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Semester 1 Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Words are made up of ...
a)
synonyms, antonyms, and homophones
b)
similes, metaphors, and onomatopoeias
c)
hyperboles, analogies, and context clues
d)
prefixes, suffixes, and roots
2.
The prefix PRE as in the word preview means ...
a)
after
b)
before
c)
full of
d)
without
3.
The prefix POST as in the word postdate means ...
a)
before
b)
one
c)
many
d)
after
4.
The root PED as in the word PEDAL means ...
a)
bicycle
b)
wheel
c)
hand
d)
foot
5.
The root MAN as in the word manicure means ...
a)
foot
b)
one
c)
hand
d)
before
6.
The prefix MONO as in the word MONOCLE means ...
a)
two
b)
three
c)
many
d)
one
7.
The prefix POLY as in the word polydactyl means ...
a)
few
b)
many
c)
one
d)
uni
8.
The suffix PHOBIA as in arachnophobia means ...
a)
fear of
b)
love of
c)
smell of
d)
look of
9.
The suffix OLOGY as in the word biology means ...
a)
fear of
b)
study of
c)
taste of
d)
life of
10.
The root SPEC as in the word spectacles means ...
a)
to speak
b)
to jump
c)
to fear
d)
to see
11.
The suffix LESS means as in the word penniless means ...
a)
without
b)
with
c)
full of
d)
one
12.
When you come to a word you don't know, you should use ______________ to help you figure it out.
a)
your friend
b)
the teacher
c)
context clues
d)
the librarian
13.
The curling iron was so hot, it singed Martha's hair when she tried to use it.
a)
shined
b)
burned
c)
curled
d)
lifted
14.
A multiple meaning word is a word that ...
a)
has more than one meaning
b)
has more than one syllable
c)
has more than one synonym
d)
has more than one letter
15.
To rely on, to say numbers in order, and to be important are all meanings of the word ...
a)
mean
b)
press
c)
count
d)
air
16.
I hope I pass Math class this semester!
a)
to skip a turn
b)
a ticket for admission
c)
to complete successfully
d)
to hand from person to person
17.
The events in a story make up the ...
a)
characters
b)
plot
c)
history
d)
setting
18.
The beginning of the story when the characters and setting are introduced is the ...
a)
climax
b)
resolution
c)
exposition
d)
falling action
19.
The event that gets the story going  is called the ...
a)
climax
b)
resolution
c)
rising action
d)
initiating event
20.
The part of the story when the conflict is building is called the ...
a)
rising action
b)
falling action
c)
climax
d)
exposition
21.
The most intense part or the turning point of the story is the ...
a)
falling action
b)
initiating event
c)
rising action
d)
climax
22.
The part of the story when the reader can tell it is ending is the ...
a)
falling action
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
hyperbole
23.
The part of the story when the conflict is solved is the ...
a)
rising action
b)
climax
c)
resolution
d)
simile
24.
The people or animals in a story are the ...
a)
setting
b)
plot
c)
conflict
d)
characters
25.
The time and place of a story is the ...
a)
setting
b)
characters
c)
conflict
d)
theme
26.
The problem or issue the main character is having is the main ...
a)
plot
b)
conflict
c)
setting
d)
theme
27.
A conflict that a character is having within themselves is a(n) _____________ conflict.
a)
awesome
b)
external
c)
internal
d)
awful
28.
A conflict that a character is having with someone or something else is a(n)__________ conflict.
a)
amazing
b)
irritating
c)
internal
d)
external
29.
Little Mikey had his lunch money stolen twice by the class bully.  The next day, Little Mikey confronted the bully.  Little Mikey's conflict is ...
a)
very scary
b)
upsetting
c)
internal 
d)
external
30.
Sally saw her friend cheating on a test.  She feels like she should tell the teacher, but she also doesn't want to lose her friendship.  Her conflict is ...
a)
a terrible one
b)
internal
c)
external
d)
easy to solve
31.
The life lesson, the message, and the big idea are the ___________ of the story.
a)
conflict
b)
theme
c)
setting
d)
characters
32.
Words that describe characters are ...
a)
fun
b)
prefix, suffix, and root
c)
context clues
d)
character traits
33.
We learn about characters through their ...
a)
thoughts, words, and actions
b)
smiles, clothes, and family
c)
fingers, toes, and hair
d)
dancing, singing, and acting
34.
Jake loaned his sweatshirt to his sister because she forgot hers.  He ended up feeling cold, but he was happy he could help her.  A character trait that describes Jake is ...
a)
selfish
b)
selfless
c)
smart
d)
forgiving
35.
Nonfiction text is ...
a)
real information
b)
super cool information
c)
boring information
d)
made up information
36.
The reader can use nonfiction text features to ...
a)
make predictions
b)
ask questions
c)
activate background knowledge
d)
all of these
37.
Words are written in italics because they are ...
a)
fancy
b)
titles
c)
pretty
d)
bold
38.
Words are bolded to ...
a)
get the reader's attention
b)
show titles
c)
make reading exciting
d)
shock the reader
39.
The purpose of a graphic is to ...
a)
pretty up the page
b)
give the reader more information
c)
make the reading more exciting
d)
add color to the page
40.
These are used to give the reader an idea of what a section of text will be about ...
a)
vocabulary
b)
graphics
c)
headings
d)
photos
41.
Titles are written in ...
a)
color
b)
letters
c)
bold
d)
italics
42.
These give the reader a hint to the big idea of the text ...
a)
titles
b)
graphics
c)
photos
d)
words
43.
A good summary should ...
a)
Include the big idea and all details
b)
Include the main idea and most important details
c)
be written in neat handwriting
d)
Include at least 20 words
44.
A method for organizing your thoughts about a topic that helps you to develop 5 paragraphs is ...
a)
a web
b)
the 4 square
c)
a transition word
d)
a topic sentence
45.
The 4-square helps you to develop a topic sentence and three ...
a)
more sentences
b)
supporting details
c)
more words
d)
new friendships
46.
The dog's bark was a loud as a sonic boom.  This is an example of a ...
a)
simile
b)
analogy
c)
metaphor
d)
synonym
47.
The piles of dog poop were land mines in the yard.  This is an example of a ...
a)
metaphor
b)
synonym
c)
simile
d)
antonym
48.
Happy is to smile as unhappy is to __________.
a)
cry
b)
frown
c)
sadness
d)
tears
49.
Dentist is to teeth as teacher is to ___________.
a)
desks
b)
pencils
c)
computers
d)
students
50.
Screen is to computer as ______________ is to table.
a)
people
b)
food
c)
leg
d)
chair