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WorksheetsEgg Smash III
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
keep a stiff upper lip
a)
to make faces at someone
b)
to be brave, even when you are upset
c)
refuse to smile
d)
to smell something unpleasant
2.
see eye to eye
a)
to disagree strongly
b)
to be examined by an optometrist
c)
to be exactly the same height
d)
to be in complete agreement
3.
People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
a)
You shouldn't criticize others unless you are perfect.
b)
Having too many windows in your house is a bad idea.
c)
Don't throw things inside the house.
d)
It's unwise to build a house from glass.
4.
at the end of your rope
a)
not having enough rope
b)
standing on the border of your property
c)
completely out of patience
d)
extremely happy
5.
snake in the grass
a)
a person who loves reptiles
b)
an unexpected surprise
c)
a very quick person
d)
someone who can't be trusted
6.
raining cats and dogs
a)
raining very hard
b)
looking exactly alike
c)
having an abundance of pets
d)
sprinkling lightly
7.
let the cat out of the bag
a)
release one's pet
b)
give away the secret
c)
refuse to speak
d)
be very angry
8.
Don't judge a book by its cover.
a)
Make decisions quickly.
b)
Enjoy learning all you can.
c)
Read as many books as possible.
d)
Don't judge based on appearance.
9.
why do we use idioms
a)
to say things in a different way
b)
for french fries
c)
to exagerate
d)
to easily explain complicated ideas
10.
are idioms important?
a)
no
b)
yes
c)
i dont like idioms
d)
idioms are boring
11.
is this an idiom?
he is like a mountain he is so tall
he is like a mountain he is so tall
a)
no
b)
yes
c)
i forgot what idioms were
d)
i dont wanna do this
12.
There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early. What does “expedite” mean?
a)
quicken
b)
agree on
c)
sue
d)
discuss
13.
There is a very interesting article about solar storms in the February 14, 2000 issue of Time magazine. It tells about how these disturbances not only affect spacecraft, but can also disrupt terrestrial life. For example, they have even caused automatic garage doors to open in one town. What does “terrestrial” mean?
a)
of or on planet earth
b)
not from planet earth
c)
solar
d)
water based
14.
“Michelle, I’m very upset about what you said,” Rosie stated firmly. “You didn’t come right out and accuse me of eating all your candy. On the other hand, your remarks about my love of chocolate were made for a reason. You are insinuating that I’m the candy thief!” What does “insinuate” mean?
a)
to keep something hot or cold
b)
to suggest without clearly saying
c)
to do something evil
d)
to protect from disease
15.
After Ms. Smith caught Darnisha chewing gum for the third time, Ms. Smith scheduled a parent teacher conference with Darnisha's mother.When Darnisha's mother came into Ms. Smith's classroom, she was chewing gum. Ms. Smith thought to herself, "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree."
a)
A. Ms. Smith thinks that Darnisha dresses like her mother.
b)
B. Ms. Smith thinks that Darnisha acts a lot like her mother.
c)
C. Ms. Smith is surprised to see that Darnisha's mother came.
d)
D. Ms. Smith thinks that Darnisha's mother lives very close to the school.
16.
Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and oranges.
a)
A. Jose can hardly tell the difference between the two phones because they are so similiar.
b)
B. Jose believes that the phones are so different from one another that they cannot be compared.
c)
C. Jose doesn't know anything about phones so he may as well be thinking about fruits.
d)
D. Jose is too hungry to think about phones at this time.
17.
Even though Candace already had a new job, she submitted her two week notice and conducted herself in a professional way at her old job because she didn't want to burn bridges.
a)
A. Candace didn't want to ruin her positive relationship with her old employer.
b)
B. Candace wasn't ready to start her new job.
c)
C. Candace was really going to miss her old job.
d)
Candace was waiting until her last day to rub it in everyone's face that she was leaving.
18.
There are 4 answer choices, and you see 1 that is silly. What do you do?
a)
Write the correct answer on the bubble sheet.
b)
Cross it out.
c)
Circle It.
d)
Write on it.
19.
Should you choose more than one answer to a question?
a)
Yes, it gives you a better chance of getting it right
b)
No, the question will be counted wrong
20.
Is it helpful to eliminate obvious wrong answers?
a)
Yes, helps you get to the final answer
b)
No, that's a waste of time
21.
Should you help your fellow friend that needs help on a question?
a)
Yes, because you're bros
b)
No, you're test will be omitted
22.
Should you study all night the day before the test?
a)
Yes, because you don't want to fail
b)
No, because you need rest the day before you test
23.
Should you underline clues, and key words
a)
Yes, because it will help lead you to the right answer
b)
No, because you because it's a waste of time
24.
Should you ask your proctor to help you ?
a)
Yes , they can help
b)
No , They Cannot help
c)
Yes you will get a higher grade
d)
None of the Above
25.
What type of drinks or snacks are allowed during test taking?
a)
Bottled soda.
b)
Bag of chips.
c)
Candy bar.
d)
None of the above.
26.
Is it a good idea to use the process of elimination to find you answer?
a)
No, have lots of possible answer choices
b)
Yes, it gives you less to concentrate on
27.
When writing the essay should you use text evidence?
a)
Yes, text evidence is a must
b)
No, it's not necessary
28.
It is important to stay calm during the test.
a)
No, getting excited increases adrenalin and improves test score.
b)
Yes, staying calm will help you stay focused.
29.
Should you rush through to be the first one finished?
a)
Yes, be the first one done and impress your friends
b)
No, take your time
30.
Is it wise to come to school with less than 7 hours of sleep?
a)
Yes, you'll do fine
b)
No, less than 7 hours is not enough
31.
If you get nervous, you should
a)
think a positive thought and take a few deep breaths.
b)
talk to your neighbor.
c)
act like you're tired.
d)
complain loudly.
32.
When taking a test, it is most important to___.
a)
do better than your friend
b)
finish first
c)
look at your classmate's paper when you don't know the answer
d)
relax and try your best
33.
If you do not know the answer to a question, you should____.
a)
make a random guess
b)
eliminate bad choices, then guess from remaining choices
c)
not answer it
d)
ask the teacher to tell you the answer
34.
10. In a true/false question, every part of the statement must be true for the answer to be true.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
When answering a question about what a word means, never go back and look around the text.
a)
True
b)
False
36.
In a narrative poem, the narrator is sometimes called 'the speaker' on the test.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
If i see words or features like rhyme, alliteration, repetition, and pattern, it's probably poetry.
a)
True
b)
False
38.
The best summary answer will have lots of interesting details.
a)
True
b)
False
39.
The author of a persuasive text will try to convince the reader of something by using facts and opinions.
a)
True
b)
False
40.
amateur : professional :: fiction : ___
a)
books
b)
story
c)
whimsy
d)
nonficiton
41.
toe : foot :: finger : ___
a)
arm
b)
hand
c)
toes
d)
glove
42.
view : scene :: hear : ___
a)
heard
b)
ear
c)
perceptible
d)
sound
43.
hyperbole : exaggeration :: brevity : ___
a)
conciseness
b)
brief
c)
speech
d)
duration
44.
rain : falls :: wind : ___
a)
storm
b)
blows
c)
tornado
d)
windy
45.
What literary device is being used -
'The surge of the sea made surfing an excellent idea.'
'The surge of the sea made surfing an excellent idea.'
a)
Onomatopoeia
b)
Metaphor
c)
Alliteration
d)
Simile
46.
What literary device is being used?
The snowbank looked like a giant mountain of marshmallows.
The snowbank looked like a giant mountain of marshmallows.
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Alliteration
d)
Hyperbole
47.
What is the text structure?
An article explaining the cure for a minor burn.
An article explaining the cure for a minor burn.
a)
Cause/Effect
b)
Comparison/Contrast
c)
Order/Sequence
d)
Problem-Solution
48.
What is the text structure?
An article on Verizon vs. AT&T
An article on Verizon vs. AT&T
a)
sequence
b)
problem and solution
c)
cause and effect
d)
compare and contrast
49.
to arrive at as a conclusion, Imply
a)
Infer
b)
Summarize
c)
Claim
d)
Selection
50.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Respect your elders.
b)
Don't steal.
c)
Don't be lazy.
d)
Help others because what goes around comes around.
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