English 4 Reviewer - PART1

What is the main idea of the story "The Tortoise and the Hare"?

• The hare is always faster than the tortoise.

• The tortoise wins the race by moving slowly but steadily.

• The tortoise and the hare become friends after the race.

• The hare teaches the tortoise how to run faster.

In the story "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," what does Goldilocks do when she finds the three bowls of porridge?

• She eats all the porridge in the smallest bowl.

• She tastes each bowl and eats all of the porridge from the medium-sized bowl.

• She eats the porridge from the largest bowl and leaves the others.

• She spills the porridge on the floor.

Which of the following describes the setting of the story "Jack and the Beanstalk"?

• A magical forest where animals talk.

• A small village with a big castle.

• A farm with a giant beanstalk reaching the sky.

• A city with tall buildings and busy streets.

Why did the characters in "The Ugly Duckling" feel sorry for the ugly duckling?

• Because it couldn’t swim like the other ducks.

• Because it was too small to fly.

• Because it looked different from the other ducklings.

• Because it was always alone and didn’t play with others.

In the story "The Lion and the Mouse," how does the mouse help the lion?

• By giving him food to eat.

• By pulling a thorn out of the lion’s paw.

• By helping him find a new home.

• By teaching him how to roar loudly.

What is the main purpose of an informational text?

• To entertain readers with a story.

• To describe or explain facts and details about a topic.

• To tell a personal experience or opinion.

• To present a poem or song lyrics.

If an informational text has a section titled "How Plants Grow," what kind of information can you expect to find there?

• A story about a plant’s adventure.

• Instructions on how to plant seeds.

• Facts and steps on how plants develop from seeds to full-grown plants.

• A recipe for cooking plants.

What feature of an informational text helps you find specific topics quickly?

• The table of contents

• The storyline

• The characters’ names

• The illustrations

In an informational text about animals, what would you most likely find in the section about "Habitats"?

• Details about the animals' favorite foods.

• Stories about how animals play.

• Information about where animals live and their environment.

• Lists of animal names in a zoo.

When reading an informational text, why is it important to look at headings and subheadings?

• To get an idea of the text’s overall plot.

• To understand the main characters and their actions.

• To locate specific sections and understand the main topics covered.

• To find out the author’s personal opinions.