WorksheetsReview Semester Exam
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
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Class
Date
1.
What is the meaning of the word phrase as used in the following sentence. Which phrase from the first paragraph best supports the answer to Question 1?
a)
a word or group of spoken words that the mind focuses onmomentarily as a meaningful unit and is preceded and followed by pauses.
b)
a brief utterance or remark:
c)
sequence of two or more words arranged in a grammaticalconstruction and acting as a unit in a sentence
d)
way of speaking, mode of expression, or phraseology
2.
What does the word contribute mean in the sentence below. How does the phrase "curves like those of a flower petal" in paragraph 10 of the passage from A Single Shard contribute to the story?
a)
o give (money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc.) to a commonsupply, fund, etc., as for charitable purposes.
b)
to furnish (an original written work, drawing, etc.) for publication
c)
help to cause or bring about
d)
give one's views in a discussion.
3.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. What can you infer about the type of work Paul does?
a)
He is a lawyer
b)
He is a doctor
c)
He teaches PE in a small town
d)
He is a gardener
4.
What is an example of text evidence to show what Paul's job was in the following sentence.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch.
a)
Every day after work
b)
Paul too his
c)
muddy boots
d)
off on the front porch
5.
You are walking outside and go past the cafeteria door and have to step over a face down slice of pizza. A group of students are standing against the wall covered in food. The teachers all look upset. What can you infer about what happened?
a)
There was a food fight
b)
Someone was mad about the taste of the pizza
c)
Somebody was sick,
d)
The custodian did not come to work today.
6.
Our family raises honeybees. This spring one of our ten hives was destroyed. Recently, a bear was sighted in our neighborhood.
You can guess that
You can guess that
a)
the bear destroyed the hive
b)
the bees swarmed
c)
A storm destroyed the hive
d)
the bear was playing with the hive
7.
.Using data from ice cores, Antarctic scientists shared "In the last 2,000 years there was another period around about the 1500s where we also saw a temperature warming similar to the rate of today, but the temperature cooled again. And then at about 400 A.D., we also saw not quite as great a warming, but then it cooled again." At a news conference the scientist stated that the sharp warming trend we're seeing today is quite unusual but not entirely unique. What evidence did the scientist use to support this report?
a)
Antarctic scientists shared
b)
we also saw a temperature warning similar to the rate of today
c)
At a news conference the scientist stated.
d)
Using data from ice cores
8.
What is the primary purpose of an informational text?
a)
To persuade
b)
to entertain
c)
to convey knowledge about a topic
d)
All of the above
9.
Before reading an informational text, you should
a)
Think about what you already know about the topic
b)
Jot down some questions about what you want to learn
c)
Survey the text
d)
None of these
10.
Which of the following should you do as you read a passage?
a)
Read it quickly and only once
b)
Take notes in the margins and write summaries, further questions and your reactions after you have read
c)
Take notes in the margins and write summaries, further questions and your reactions while you are reading
d)
Look at the questions and answer as you go
11.
What is text evidence?
a)
A summary of the text
b)
A synopsis of the text
c)
A paraphrase or quote taken from the passage to write a summary
d)
A paraphrase or quote taken from the passage to support your answer
12.
What is a definition of theme?
a)
A message the author conveys
b)
The main idea the author is trying to explain
c)
The authors opinion
d)
The moral of the story
13.
What does the word reveal mean in the following sentence. Paragraph 6 reveals that.
a)
cause or allow (something) to be seen
b)
a final revelation of information that has previously been kept from the characters or viewers.
c)
make (something) known to humans by divine or supernatural means
d)
To hide
14.
Which words mean persuade?
a)
Tell
b)
Explain
c)
Show
d)
Convince
15.
Which words mean the author's purpose is to Inform?
a)
Tell
b)
Explain
c)
Teach
d)
All of the above
16.
What is the definition of a summary?
a)
a briefstatement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions"
b)
the most important or central thought of a paragraph or larger sectionof text, which tells the reader what the text is about
c)
a short, informal essay, especially a school composition.
d)
the surroundings or environment of anything:
17.
What is the meaning of the word convey in the following sentence. How does the author convey the idea that chickadees eat large quantities of food to survive extremely cold temperatures.
a)
to carry, bring, or take from one place to another; transport; bear.
b)
to communicate; impart; make known
c)
to lead or conduct, as a channel or medium; transmit.
d)
to transfer; pass the title to.
18.
True or false: In the sentence (which sentence from paragraph 1 illustrate the idea of friendship) illustrates means furnish (a book, magazine, etc.) with drawings, pictures, or other or adornment.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake. How is the passage organized?
a)
Cause and effect
b)
spatial/descriptive
c)
Compare and Contrast
d)
Chronological
20.
The ice-cream shop around the corner from my house has the best ice-cream in the city. When you first walk inside, there is a long chrome counter with matching stools extending to alongside the far wall. Right where the counter stops, the booth seating begins. There are lots of old-timey knickknacks on the walls and chrome napkin holders on all the tables. My favorite part of the shop is behind the counter glass, where they keep all of the ice-cream flavors. A rainbow of delicious sugary flavors is kept cool and delicious behind the counter glass.
a)
problem/solution
b)
compare and contrast
c)
sequence/process
d)
spatial/ descriptive
21.
. Freezer burn may have wasted more ice-cream than sidewalks. If you don’t know, freezer burn is when ice crystals form on the surface of ice-cream. These ice crystals can ruin the texture and flavor of the ice cream. But you can prevent freezer burn. Since freezer burn is caused when melted ice-cream is refrozen, rather than eating your ice-cream from the container as it melts, scoop your ice-cream into a bowl and put the container back in the fridge immediately. Doing this ought to help you solve your issues with freezer burn.
a)
problem and solution
b)
compare and contrast
c)
chronological
d)
sequence/ process
22.
Making ice-cream is not easy. Cream and sugar have to first be mixed in a frozen container. Ingredients may be added at this point, if desired. The mixture must be stirred and whipped until the cream and sugar mixture is frozen. Depending on the equipment, this may take as long as an hour. After the ice-cream is prepared, it must be kept frozen until it is ready to be enjoyed. Making ice-cream is difficult, but most people would agree that it is worth the trouble.
a)
problem and solution
b)
compare and contrast
c)
chronological
d)
sequence/process
23.
an action and its results are discussed is what type of text organization
a)
Chronological
b)
problem and solution
c)
sequence/process
d)
cause and effect
24.
information is organized in order of time
a)
chronological
b)
cause and effect
c)
problem and solution
d)
compare and contrast
25.
a difficulty is described and an answer is offered.
a)
chronological
b)
problem and solution
c)
cause and effect
d)
compare and contrast
26.
differences and similarities of two or more things are discussed
a)
chronological
b)
cause and effect
c)
problem and solution
d)
compare and contrast
27.
Explains how something happens or is done, step-by-step
a)
problem and solution
b)
sequence/process
c)
spatial/descriptive
d)
cause and effect
28.
Describes how something looks or the arrangement of a space.
a)
cause and effect
b)
spatial/descriptive
c)
compare and contrast
d)
sequence/process
29.
What text feature compares information visually
a)
Glossary
b)
Graph
c)
Diagram
d)
Chart or table
30.
Headings and subheadings _________
a)
Tell us what the major sections of a chapter will be about
b)
Tell us important vocabulary words
c)
Explain the meanings of the colors and symbols on a a map
d)
Tell us what the major chapters of the book or passage will be about
31.
What are captions and labels used for?
a)
To explain the meanings of the colors and symbols on a map
b)
to compare information visually
c)
To show locations and routes and events
d)
Tell us what pictures, diagrams and graphs are showing us
32.
Identify the part of speech for the underlined word: Her sister is the oldest member of the group.
a)
Pronoun
b)
Noun
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
33.
Identify the part of speech for the underlined word: James saw the awesome sight from the air.
a)
Adverb
b)
Adjective
c)
Conjunction
d)
Noun
34.
dentify the part of speech for the underlined word: Theywere counting the ballots for student government officers.
a)
Pronoun
b)
Noun
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
35.
Identify the part of speech for the underlined word: The truck driver delivered the packages quickly.
a)
Verb
b)
Adjective
c)
Adverb
d)
Noun
36.
Identify the part of speech for the underlined word: Put the book back on the shelf.
a)
Pronoun
b)
Noun
c)
Verb
d)
Adverb
37.
Choose the best answer to complete the question.
Example:
He ______ two brothers and a sister.
Example:
He ______ two brothers and a sister.
a)
Have
b)
Had
c)
Has
d)
Have got
38.
Which plural noun is incorrect?
a)
elves
b)
shelves
c)
chiefs
d)
halfs
39.
Which sentence contains an incorrect possessive noun?
a)
The childrens' dentist showed them how to brush properly.
b)
Every tooth's surface should be cleaned.
c)
The toothbrushes' colors were varied.
d)
This dentist's advice was helpful.
40.
Which of the following is a declarative sentence?
a)
I've got a great idea!
b)
I will dress as a pirate for the class costume party.
c)
Shall I take several chocolate coins as treasure?
d)
Divide that treasure with me.
41.
Which sentence has NO adverb?
a)
That lovely dress is expensive
b)
If I carefully save my money, can I afford it?
c)
I might wait patiently for a sale.
d)
I would really like a new spring dress.
42.
Which set of words does NOT contain adjectives only?
a)
attractive, comfortable, expensive, grea
b)
noisy, shrill, rude, harsh
c)
thin, foggy, mist, dark
d)
crisp, thick, moldy, squeaky
43.
Which sentence includes a verb in the past perfect tense?
a)
Gardening can be difficult work.
b)
Jeff and I dug up the hard soil.
c)
We have prepared the ground for planting.
d)
I had gathered compost all winter.
44.
In which sentence is the simple predicate in bold type?
a)
Who has visited Quebec City?
b)
This Canadian city is full of history.
c)
You can walk along the old city walls.
d)
The view of the St. Lawrence River is breathtaking
45.
In which sentence is the action verb NOT in bold type?
a)
Kate borrowed her father's laptop computer.
b)
She typed the minutes from the club meeting.
c)
Later she printed the text in fancy type.
d)
She used paper with a border of birds.
46.
In which sentence are negatives used correctly?
a)
Tony does not want to bathe his dog
b)
That dog won't never stay clean anyway.
c)
It can't stay out of no puddles.
d)
It doesn't like nothing more than mud and sand.
47.
Which sentence does NOT contain a helping verb?
a)
Roberto is preparing for the math tournament.
b)
He will solve difficult problems quickly.
c)
This math whiz has great skills.
d)
He should perform well at the tournament.
48.
Which word is used as an adjective in this sentence?
Maria visited her cousins in Houston, Texas.
Maria visited her cousins in Houston, Texas.
a)
Maria
b)
Her
c)
In
d)
Texas
49.
Which of the following is an independent clause?
a)
Stewart has the measles
b)
social studies
c)
although you eat lots of vegetables
d)
while you wait
50.
Which of the following sentences has a linking verb?
a)
Rafael and his older brother went to the science museum.
b)
They enjoyed the dinosaur exhibit.
c)
They especially liked the virtual reality part.
d)
The dinosaurs looked absolutely real!
51.
Which phrase in bold type is an adjective phrase? Choose the sentence.
a)
The coat with the bold stripes is perfect for you, Ali.
b)
Everyone will look in admiration when you wear it.
c)
Your new style will be imitated by others.
d)
Friends will ask for your fashion advice.
52.
In which sentence does the pronoun in bold type have an unclear antecedent?
a)
I have read this book of poetry and like many selections in it.
b)
The poems by Gwendolyn Brooks show her humor and wisdom.
c)
I like this African American writer; she is my favorite.
d)
Her book Bronzeville Boys and Girls is in the library, and they will borrow it.
53.
In which sentence is a noun incorrectly capitalized?
a)
The writer J. R. R. Tolkien lived in Oxford, England.
b)
Tolkien wrote about an imaginary place called Middle Earth.
c)
His famous works include The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
d)
The Lord of the Rings is a trilogy of three Novels.
54.
Which sentence has completely correct punctuation?
a)
"Tom, did you hear about the new barbershop quartet," asked Mick.
b)
"Yes, David Wong is organizing the group, Tom replied.
c)
"He is auditioning tenors, basses, and the undecided," Tom continued.
d)
"Do you think I have a chance of getting in?" asked Mick
55.
Which verb or verb phrase correctly completes this sentence?
Lincoln ____ a taxi at the street corner.
Lincoln ____ a taxi at the street corner.
a)
has catched
b)
catched
c)
was caught
d)
has caught
56.
In the following sentence, which noun is NOT a compound noun?
Gold is mined in the Black Hills of South Dakota, near Rapid City.
Gold is mined in the Black Hills of South Dakota, near Rapid City.
a)
Gold
b)
Black Hills
c)
South Dakota
d)
Rapid City
57.
Which sentence has an incorrect preposition?
a)
Besides collecting old post cards, Claire keeps nice wrapping paper.
b)
She makes collages, gluing one cutout beside another.
c)
What cutouts does she use besides post cards and old paper?
d)
Claire's cat often sits besides her while she works.
58.
What is the simple predicate of this sentence?Marie skates with amazing precision.
a)
Marie
b)
precision
c)
skates
d)
amazing
59.
Which word is NOT a subordinating conjunction?
a)
and
b)
if
c)
since
d)
than
60.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Julia likes to read the "My Turn column in "Newsweek" magazine.
b)
Julia likes to read the My Turn column in Newsweek magazine.
c)
Julia likes to read the My Turn column in Newsweek magazine.
d)
ulia likes to read the "My Turn" column in Newsweek magazine.
61.
What is the noun clause in this sentence?
I can guess who is winning the race.
I can guess who is winning the race.
a)
I can guess
b)
can guess
c)
winning the race
d)
who is winning the race
62.
What is the main verb in the following sentence?
Maria will have finished her sculpture by now.
Maria will have finished her sculpture by now.
a)
will
b)
have
c)
finished
d)
will have finished
63.
Which word is the adverb in this sentence?That lovely music is played expressively by the friendly pianist.
a)
lovely
b)
expressively
c)
friendly
d)
pianist
64.
What is a dependent clause?
a)
a clause that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone
b)
coordinate clause
c)
subordinate clause that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.
65.
What is an independent clause?
a)
clause that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone.
b)
clause that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.
c)
all of the above
d)
none of the above
66.
True or false the blue words in following sentence is a dependent clause:
The teacher who lives next door to Rob is Ms. Johnson.
The teacher who lives next door to Rob is Ms. Johnson.
a)
True
b)
False
67.
True or False the words in blue are a dependent clause.
Because the storm knocked out the power, school will be canceled on Thursday.
Because the storm knocked out the power, school will be canceled on Thursday.
a)
True
b)
False
68.
At the end of his class, Jim walked to his locker where the coach was waiting. The words in green are what type of sentence?
a)
Dependent Clause
b)
Independent Clause
69.
What type of sentence has one independent clause? Example: We drove from Connecticut to Tennessee in one day.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound Comples
70.
What type of sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause: Example: Although he is 79 years old, he still claims to be 65.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
71.
What type of sentence has more than one independent clause and at least on dependent clause. Example After it was all over, my dad claimed he knew we were planning something, but we think he was really surprised.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
72.
What type of sentence has more than one independent clause. Example: We were exhausted, but we arrived in time for my father's birthday party.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
73.
Pauline and Bruno have a big argument every summer over where they should spend their summer vacation.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
c)
Complex Sentence
d)
Compound Complex Sentence
74.
Bruno, on the other hand, likes the view that he gets from the log cabin up in the mountains, and he enjoys hiking in the forest.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
c)
Complex Sentence
d)
Compound-Complex Sentence
75.
Bruno tends to get bored sitting on the beach, watching the waves, getting sand in his swimsuit, and reading detective novels for a week.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
76.
This year, after a lengthy, noisy debate, they decided to take separate vacations.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
77.
Bruno went to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and Pauline went to Cape Cod.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
78.
Bruno took the desktop computer that he uses at work, and Pauline sits on the beach with her laptop computer, which she connects to the internet with a cellular phone.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
79.
Although they are 250 miles apart, they keep in constant contact on the internet.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Compex
d)
Compound-Complex
80.
Pauline loves to go to the beach and spend her days sunbathing.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
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