WorksheetsSmoke Jumpers
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
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Class
Date
1.
The MAIN reason the author wrote this selection was to
a)
explain to readers how workers control a wildfire.
b)
give examples of forest that have been saved.
c)
persuade readers to become firefighters.
d)
describe the actions of one firefighter.
2.
Why does the crew wait before jumping once the jump spot is picked?
a)
The location of the fire must be plotted on a map.
b)
They must check the wind speed and direction.
c)
The crew leader must choose who jumps first.
d)
They must put on brightly colored clothing.
3.
Which happens FIRST after a crew lands at a jump site?
a)
They set up individual fire shelters.
b)
They come up with a plan.
c)
They purposely set backfires.
d)
They cut down burning trees.
4.
Which of these statements is MOST important to include in a summary of "Smokejumpers"?
a)
Many fires burn during the summer months?
b)
Smokejumpers use a special ax called a Pulaski.
c)
Creating a fireline is the first step in fighting a wildfire.
d)
Smokejumpers always have two parachutes and a padded suit.
5.
How do you know that "Smokejumpers" is expository nonfiction?
a)
It contains unrealistic characters and events.
b)
It is set in the past and has historical figures.
c)
The author's thoughts and feelings are expressed.
d)
Photographs and captions help explain the topic.
6.
What is the MAIN idea of Smokejumpers?
a)
Smokejumpers must work hard to put out a fire.
b)
Smokejumpers have to carry heavy equipment.
c)
Wind shifts can make wildfires very dangerous.
d)
Helicopters are used to help put out wildfires.
7.
Which statement BEST supports the idea that smokejumpers must be strong?
a)
They spring into action seconds after hearing an alert.
b)
They plan more than one escape route to the safety zone.
c)
They sometimes walk miles carrying heavy pack-out bags.
d)
They determine whether there are enough people for the job.
8.
Smokejumpers always carry a radio MAINLY because they need to
a)
get updates on fires in other areas of the country.
b)
tell the crew leader when they need a break.
c)
talk to people who are affected by the fire.
d)
call for help if it becomes necessary.
9.
VOCABULARY
The plane's _____during most of the flight was 30,000 ft.
The plane's _____during most of the flight was 30,000 ft.
a)
plea
b)
extent
c)
reserve
d)
altitude
10.
We were ________with gear for the week-long camping trip.
a)
equipped
b)
devoured
c)
overshadowed
d)
diagnosed
11.
The basketball player was not _____by a sprained knee and scored 30 points.
a)
equipped
b)
hampered
c)
overshadowed
d)
devoured
12.
His ordinary achievements were ____by the successes of his brother.
a)
reserved
b)
diagnosed
c)
overshadowed
d)
equipped
13.
Our group had to ______on Fiona's excellent math skills to complete the project on time.
a)
rely
b)
devour
c)
seep
d)
interecept
14.
When my mother learned the high cost of fixing the car, she realized that she had underestimated the ___ of the damages.
a)
altitude
b)
plea
c)
reserve
d)
extent
15.
The team had too many ___ swimmers for the relays, and some members did not get to swim.
a)
lethal
b)
equipped
c)
reserve
d)
hampered
16.
CLAUSES
Which is an independent clause?
Which is an independent clause?
a)
the crab scurried down the beach
b)
the crab scurrying down the beach
c)
until the crab scurried down the beach
d)
after scurrying down the beach
17.
Which is a dependent clause?
a)
while skipping through the halls
b)
he was skipping through the halls
c)
skipping through the halls was fun
d)
when he was skipping through the halls, he tripped and fell
18.
READ THE HANDOUT AND THEN ANSWER THE QUESTIONS.
What is the MAIN IDEA of the first paragraph?
What is the MAIN IDEA of the first paragraph?
a)
Elizabeth was rude to Naomi at school in front of the more popular girls.
b)
Naomi had many good reasons to stop being friends with Elizabeth.
c)
Naomi thought Elizabeth was nice to her only when they were alone.
d)
Elizabeth refused t sit with Naomi at lunch when she had another place t sit.
19.
What is a detail that supports the main idea of paragraph 1?
a)
Elizabeth was rude to Naomi at school in front of the more popular girls.
b)
Elizabeth didn't ride the bus to school with Naomi in the morning.
c)
Naomi had many good reasons to stop being friends with Elizabeth.
d)
Elizabeth was nice to Naomi when the two girls were alone together.
20.
What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
a)
Naomi saw Elizabeth in a car drive by her older brother.
b)
Elizabeth waved to Naomi as she rode past the bus stop.
c)
Elizabeth called out to Naomi at the bust stop.
d)
Naomi decided to end her friendship with Elizabeth.
21.
What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
a)
Naomi hurt Elizabeth's feelings when she tried to end their friendship.
b)
Naomi noticed that tears were streaming down Elizabeth's face.
c)
Naomi blurted the speech out without catching her breath.
d)
Naomi called Elizabeth and asked if she could come over to talk.
22.
NOUNS
Which of the following is a proper noun and should be capitalized?
Which of the following is a proper noun and should be capitalized?
a)
nebraska
b)
principal
c)
house
d)
millimeter
23.
Which of the following abbreviations should be capitalized?
a)
cm
b)
ft.
c)
dr.
d)
etc.
24.
A noun that doesn't need capitalizing is called a
a)
normal noun
b)
common noun
c)
proper noun
d)
regular noun
25.
A noun that refers to a specific person, place or thing and is capitalized is called a
a)
proper noun
b)
common noun
c)
specific noun
d)
capital noun
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