WorksheetsRisking it All- Test Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 54mins
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Class
Date
1.
Benjamin Franklin loved to write. When he was twenty-two, he set up his own printing shop and started a newspaper. He also printed a book called Poor Richard’s Almanac. It had funny stories, information about the weather, and wise sayings.
a)
Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books.
b)
Benjamin Franklin worked very hard when he was young.
c)
Benjamin Franklin knew a lot about the weather.
d)
Benjamin Franklin was very poor.
2.
There are several events that can change the Earth's surface very quickly. Volcanoes can erupt and spread lava, rock and ash for several miles. Earthquakes can leave large cracks in the Earth's surface.
a)
Several events can change the Earth's surface.
b)
Earthquakes can cause large cracks.
c)
Volcanoes can be dangerous.
3.
Earthquakes are caused when the plates of the Earth's crust move. Earthquakes happen along "fault lines" in the earth’s crust. When the plates in the Earth suddenly shift, the Earth will begin to shift, shake or tremble.
a)
Earthquakes occur on "fault lines."
b)
Earthquakes cause a lot of damage.
c)
Earthquakes are caused when the plates of the Earth's crust
move.
move.
4.
Scientists can measure the intensity of an earthquake. They use an instrument called the Richter scale. The Richter scale compares the strength of different earthquakes. Earthquakes below 2.0 usually can’t be felt. Earthquakes over 5.0 on the scale can cause damage. A magnitude 7.0 is a major earthquake and can cause tremendous damage.
a)
Scientists can measure the intensity of an earthquake.
b)
Strong earthquakes can cause lots of damage.
c)
Some earthquakes are very small.
5.
The earth's surface is constantly changing. All over the world everyday there are earthquakes, floods and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see. Others cause tremendous damage and costs millions of dollars to clean up.
a)
It is expensive to clean up the damage
b)
Sometimes we can't see the changes.
c)
The Earth's surface is always changing.
6.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
An issue between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the exposition of a story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
7.
Character vs Nature is an example of an EXTERNAL conflict.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Character vs Society is an example of an INTERNAL conflict.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?
a)
A hero in a story that saves many lives.
b)
A problem that a character has with other characters.
c)
A struggle between a character and a family member.
d)
An issue that a character faces within him/her self.
10.
The initial conflict is presented in the _________.
a)
climax
b)
exposition
c)
rising action
d)
falling action
11.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.
a)
Pleased
b)
Surprised
c)
Frustrated
d)
Disgusted
12.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.
Since Grace deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.
a)
Expedited
b)
Cancelled
c)
Delayed
d)
Advanced
13.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.
a)
Careful
b)
Thrifty
c)
Careless
d)
Wasteful
14.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades.
Like the winners at the Oscars, I received accolades from my parents for my good grades.
a)
Rejection
b)
Shock
c)
Disapproval
d)
Praise
15.
New cars are not built as well as they used to be. Owners of new cars in 2002 have more complaints about their automobiles than in past years. In fact, the recalling of new cars by their makers is becoming a routine practice in America. Instead of insisting upon safe, well-designed products, carmakers seem more concerned with throwing together shoddy automobiles and making a profit. Invariably, new cars need parts replaced almost as soon as the warranty expires. Unfortunately, people need transportation, so they continue to buy new automobiles.
The author is biased against...
The author is biased against...
a)
new car owners
b)
foreign car manufacturers
c)
car repair shops
d)
automobile manufacturers
16.
What does it mean to show bais?
a)
to be concieted
b)
to favor one side over another
c)
to refuse to take a side
d)
to show selfishness
17.
Citizens of the Fairlawn Park area look with alarm at the evil plot to change a beautiful spot into a baseball park. If this malicious plan is carried out, the lovely trees in the park will be chopped down. Values of the property within the area will drop sharply as the park fills with the filth and debris of the bulldozers and other equipment. Later the shrieks of the young ruffians who take over the park will destroy the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. Obviously no one cares about the poor citizen who has slaved to pay for his home and to keep up with his taxes.
The author is biased against...
The author is biased against...
a)
homeowners and taxpayers
b)
citizens of the Fairlawn Park area
c)
a baseball field in the park
d)
more trees in the park
18.
What distinguishes nonfiction from fiction is that non-fiction is always
a)
an example of expository writing
b)
based on current happenings
c)
based on some sort of fact/real events
d)
statistically verifiable
19.
The kind of writing found in reports where the author is not a presence and does NOT reveal his/her personal feelings is:
a)
personal writing
b)
narrative writing
c)
descriptive writing
d)
objective writing
20.
Writing objectively requires
a)
extensive strategies
b)
psychological analysis
c)
a flattering account of the subject
d)
an unbiased account of the subject
21.
Denotation is a word's ____________.
a)
Literal, dictionary definition
b)
Emotional meaning
c)
synonym
d)
antonym
22.
Connotation is a word's ___________.
a)
synonym
b)
emotional meaning
c)
antonym
d)
Literal, dictionary definition.
23.
The word thin, as in "you are very thin" has a _______ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
24.
The word scrawny, as in "Jason appeared scrawny," has a _________ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
25.
Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
26.
McDonald's is an inexpensive meal. If you change the word inexpensive to cheap, the word now has a ____ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
27.
Choose the word with the positive connotation.
gathering--mob
gathering--mob
a)
gathering
b)
mob
28.
Choose the word with the positive connotation.
inquiring--prying
inquiring--prying
a)
inquiring
b)
prying
29.
Choose the word with the positive connotation.
immature--youthful
immature--youthful
a)
immature
b)
youthful
30.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Humorous
b)
Persuasive
c)
Anxious
d)
Cheerful
31.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Bitter
b)
Respectful
c)
Objective
d)
Humorous
32.
It was the first football game for the Gators. The coach asked if everyone was ready. The players jumped and replied, "Yes!"
In what tone did the Gators's reply?
In what tone did the Gators's reply?
a)
Calm
b)
Serious
c)
Happy
d)
Enthusiastic
33.
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
34.
A pilot with a fear of heights
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
35.
In the movie, "Toy Story", human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move but the audience is.
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
36.
Exclaiming “Oh great!” after failing an exam
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
37.
A man looked out of the window to see the storm intensify. He turned to his friend and said “Wonderful weather we’re having!”
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
38.
Setting is defined as the _______ and _______ of the story.
a)
tone and place
b)
time and place
c)
tone and plot
d)
time and plot
39.
Alex shut the lid to his laptop with a loud clap. Some of the people sitting at the tables near him looked up from their books and gave him annoyed looks. Alex realized that he had disturbed them and held up his hand apologetically. The librarian turned toward him and shushed him loudly, perhaps louder than the noise that he had made. Alex put the laptop in his bag and began walking toward the door. He held his head down low.
Which of the following choices is evidence that the setting is a library?
Which of the following choices is evidence that the setting is a library?
a)
He held his head down low.
b)
Alex shut the lid to his laptop with a loud clap
c)
Alex realized that he had disturbed them and held up his hand apologetically.
d)
The librarian turned toward him and shushed him loudly, perhaps louder than the noise that he had made.
40.
Which of the following would not be a counterclaim to the following claim: All cars should be yellow.
a)
All cars should not be yellow.
b)
All cars should be black.
c)
Cars should be different colors.
d)
Cars are great.
41.
The _____________ states the argument the writer is trying to prove.
a)
Claim
b)
Topic Sentence
c)
Evidence
d)
Conclusion
42.
the argument against a claim (what the other side would say if they disagreed with a claim)
a)
counterclaim
b)
fallacy
c)
refutation
d)
argument
43.
A statement of what the author wants to prove.
a)
CLAIM
b)
COUNTERCLAIM
c)
REASONS
d)
EVIDENCE
44.
The other side of the argument.
a)
CLAIM
b)
COUNTERCLAIM
c)
REASONS
d)
EVIDENCE
45.
A quote or information that supports the reasons.
a)
CLAIM
b)
COUNTERCLAIM
c)
REASONS
d)
EVIDENCE
46.
What is the purpose of an argument?
a)
TO EXPLAIN
b)
TO PERSUADE
c)
TO ENTERTAIN
d)
TO INFORM
47.
Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?
a)
Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.
b)
Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.
c)
Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.
d)
Tim is moving to California with his family.
48.
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
a)
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
b)
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
c)
Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
d)
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
49.
What are the three reasons we write?
(Authors purpose for writing)
(Authors purpose for writing)
a)
Persuade, Inform, Electrify
b)
Perform, Infer, Entertain
c)
Persuade, Inform, Educate
d)
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
50.
Persuade means...
a)
Make people agree with you
b)
Make people angry
c)
Make people think the opposite thing
d)
Make people fall in love
51.
Inform means...
a)
Give informal speech
b)
Give information
c)
Take the form
d)
Give in a form
52.
Entertain means...
a)
To make people scared
b)
To make people sad
c)
To make people enjoy something
d)
To go to the circus
53.
In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
54.
In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve,or solution.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
55.
The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright,yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
56.
The sun shone bright yellow in a cloudless blue sky. A faint haze rose from the glistening pavement, suggesting steam rising off a hot surface.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
57.
Things happen in a specific order over a period of time
a)
Compare
b)
Contrast
c)
Problem
d)
Chronological order
58.
There are almost 400 different kinds of sharks. Each kind of shark looks different, has a unique
diet, and behaves differently. There are sharks in the four oceans of the world. Some sharks are longer
than a school bus, while others are so small they can live in fish tanks. Sharks come in all kinds of colors.
Most of the time, their skin color helps them blend in with their surroundings. But, some sharks that live
in the deepest part of the ocean actually have parts that glow in the dark. Most sharks live in salt water,
but some can live in fresh water.
diet, and behaves differently. There are sharks in the four oceans of the world. Some sharks are longer
than a school bus, while others are so small they can live in fish tanks. Sharks come in all kinds of colors.
Most of the time, their skin color helps them blend in with their surroundings. But, some sharks that live
in the deepest part of the ocean actually have parts that glow in the dark. Most sharks live in salt water,
but some can live in fresh water.
a)
description
b)
sequence
c)
cause and effect
d)
problem and solution
59.
Why do you need to get exercise? It is good for your body. It makes your heart, muscles, and bones strong. It makes you feel better if you have a bad day. If you exercise, you will stay at a healthy weight.
a)
cause and effect
b)
description
c)
problem and solution
d)
sequence/chronological
60.
Some dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring a lost animal to the shelter. Some of these dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to get a new pet.
a)
cause and effect
b)
description
c)
problem and solution
d)
compare and contrast
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