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WorksheetsMAP Prep 1
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 2hrs 0mins
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1.
Read the paragraph.
Cells make up all living things. There are millions of different types of cells in the human body. Scientists believe that further study of the make-up of cells can lead to a cure for cancer. Scientists continue their research in laboratories everyday.
Which sentence best describes an assumption in this paragraph?
a)
Cells make up all living things.
b)
Scientists believe that further study of the make-up of cells can lead to a cure for cancer.
c)
There are millions of different types of cells in the human body.
d)
Scientists continue their research in the laboratories everyday.
2.
Read the paragraph.
Some people don’t like to use computers. They think that it is too hard and they break down too often. Don’t they realize that computers save us time and effort? Surely, these anti-computer people are confused.
What is being inferred or assumed in this paragraph?
Some people don’t like to use computers. They think that it is too hard and they break down too often. Don’t they realize that computers save us time and effort? Surely, these anti-computer people are confused.
What is being inferred or assumed in this paragraph?
a)
Everyone should use and appreciate computers.
b)
Most computers don't break down.
c)
People are breaking the computers.
d)
Computers can help educate students.
3.
Read the passage.
One is more likely to be killed by another hunter than a bear. You should have fear when out in the wilderness. That is the wildlife’s home, and they did not invite you, that is the risk you take for being out there. I have nothing against hunters; I used to be one myself. But, I am against unnecessary slaughter of wildlife. To me it is the true act of a coward.
In the author's opinion, people should
One is more likely to be killed by another hunter than a bear. You should have fear when out in the wilderness. That is the wildlife’s home, and they did not invite you, that is the risk you take for being out there. I have nothing against hunters; I used to be one myself. But, I am against unnecessary slaughter of wildlife. To me it is the true act of a coward.
In the author's opinion, people should
a)
respect the wilderness as the wildlife's home.
b)
fear the bears more than other hunters
c)
dress warmly while hunting
d)
promote unnecessary slaughter of wildlife
4.
Read the list of terms.
Baste – to moisten meat with melted drippings while cooking
Darn – to mend by sewing stitches across a gap
Quilt – a bed cover filled with down
Seam – a line that marks joining edges
Given the definitions, which technique is a sewing method?
Baste – to moisten meat with melted drippings while cooking
Darn – to mend by sewing stitches across a gap
Quilt – a bed cover filled with down
Seam – a line that marks joining edges
Given the definitions, which technique is a sewing method?
a)
Darn
b)
Quilt
c)
Baste
d)
Seam
5.
Read the passage.
A.) And even though I didn’t agree with her then, I knew that she understood how much I had suffered during the evening’s dinner.
B.) Robert was a star basketball.
C.) It wasn’t until many years later – long after I had gotten over my crush on Robert – that I was able to fully appreciate her lesson and the true purpose behind our particular menu.
D.) For Christmas Eve that year, she had chosen all my favorite foods.
Which sentence does not belong?
A.) And even though I didn’t agree with her then, I knew that she understood how much I had suffered during the evening’s dinner.
B.) Robert was a star basketball.
C.) It wasn’t until many years later – long after I had gotten over my crush on Robert – that I was able to fully appreciate her lesson and the true purpose behind our particular menu.
D.) For Christmas Eve that year, she had chosen all my favorite foods.
Which sentence does not belong?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
6.
Read the list.
A.Chair floor door
B. Bench couch seat
C. Recliner wall window
If you were going to split these words into two categories, which words would be in the
‘furniture’ category?
A.Chair floor door
B. Bench couch seat
C. Recliner wall window
If you were going to split these words into two categories, which words would be in the
‘furniture’ category?
a)
A.
b)
B.
c)
C.
7.
Read the following passage.
The temperature hit 104 degrees. All of the kids were miserable. There was nothing to do. The movies at the theater were all boring. At the pool, the lifeguards were mean and enforced the rules by whistling and yelling at us. Winter would be so much better.
Which phrase from the passage is a fact?
a)
The temperature was 104 degrees.
b)
he movies were boring.
c)
The lifeguards were mean.
d)
Winter would be much better.
8.
Read the following paragraph.
My worst camping trip was to Yellowstone Park. While we were hiking, a bear came into our camp, knocked over our tent, and ate most of our food. When we arrived back in camp, we gathered up what we could find and headed back to the car only to find that we had a flat tire. Worst of all, we had locked our keys in the car and it started to rain. The next time we went to Yellowstone we rented a room at the lodge.
Which fact supports the conclusion that the author did not camp in Yellowstone again?
My worst camping trip was to Yellowstone Park. While we were hiking, a bear came into our camp, knocked over our tent, and ate most of our food. When we arrived back in camp, we gathered up what we could find and headed back to the car only to find that we had a flat tire. Worst of all, we had locked our keys in the car and it started to rain. The next time we went to Yellowstone we rented a room at the lodge.
Which fact supports the conclusion that the author did not camp in Yellowstone again?
a)
A bear came into our camp.
b)
Our car had a flat tire.
c)
It started to rain.
d)
Next time, we rented a room at the lodge.
9.
Read the paragraph.
Trees can be classified in several ways based on their function or use. They are used most commonly for lumber or building products. Pine and oak are among the most popular for this purpose. Trees, especially pine and other fast-growing trees, are also used for erosion control and wind barriers. They are planted in rows on the tops and sides of steep hills. Besides these uses, trees are considered extremely valuable for landscaping purposes where they provide shade, color, and screening for homes and businesses. Among the most popular are evergreens, maples, honey locusts, and birch. Obviously, trees have many other uses as well— just ask a bird...or a kid.
Based on the information above, trees:
Trees can be classified in several ways based on their function or use. They are used most commonly for lumber or building products. Pine and oak are among the most popular for this purpose. Trees, especially pine and other fast-growing trees, are also used for erosion control and wind barriers. They are planted in rows on the tops and sides of steep hills. Besides these uses, trees are considered extremely valuable for landscaping purposes where they provide shade, color, and screening for homes and businesses. Among the most popular are evergreens, maples, honey locusts, and birch. Obviously, trees have many other uses as well— just ask a bird...or a kid.
Based on the information above, trees:
a)
Are used primarily for lumber and landscaping.
b)
Don't have many uses except to birds and kids
c)
provide shade, especially oaks
d)
enrich the soil by planting them in your yard
10.
Read the passage.
“And did you really have the three wishes granted?” asked Mrs. White. “I did,” said the sergeant major, and his glass tapped against his strong teeth. “And has anybody else wished?” inquired the old lady. “The first man had his three wishes, yes,” was the reply. “I don’t know what the first two were, but the third was for death. That’s how I got the paw.” His tones were so grave that a hush fell upon the group.
Which statement best supports the conclusion that the Monkey’s Paw will bring heartache?
“And did you really have the three wishes granted?” asked Mrs. White. “I did,” said the sergeant major, and his glass tapped against his strong teeth. “And has anybody else wished?” inquired the old lady. “The first man had his three wishes, yes,” was the reply. “I don’t know what the first two were, but the third was for death. That’s how I got the paw.” His tones were so grave that a hush fell upon the group.
Which statement best supports the conclusion that the Monkey’s Paw will bring heartache?
a)
The wishes didn’t work.
b)
No one was able to make a wish.
c)
The third wish was for death.
d)
The first man had his three wishes.
11.
Bob knows that Baltimore is known for its crab and Bob is going to a seafood restaurant in Baltimore for dinner. Bob thinks the restaurant will probably have crab.
Hint: Bob used the facts to draw a conclusion.
Hint: Bob used the facts to draw a conclusion.
a)
inference
b)
generalization
c)
character trait
d)
stanza
12.
Attean finds his Manitou and becomes a man. Matt’s family has not yet returned. Attean calls Matt his “white brother.”
Hint: All of these events happen after the climax.
Hint: All of these events happen after the climax.
a)
falling action
b)
rising action
c)
resolution
d)
exposition
13.
Ben steals the rifle. The beehive attack. Matt and Attean coming up on a bear in the woods.
Hint: All of these are a series of events that lead up to the climax.
Hint: All of these are a series of events that lead up to the climax.
a)
falling action
b)
exposition
c)
theme
d)
rising action
14.
Don’t tell lies. Be true to yourself. Never leave a friend in need.
Hint: These are examples of the message or central idea of many stories.
Hint: These are examples of the message or central idea of many stories.
a)
falling action
b)
theme
c)
setting
d)
resolution
15.
It was a dark and stormy night in Germany.
Hint: The location and weather are being described.
Hint: The location and weather are being described.
a)
setting
b)
plot
c)
resolution
d)
theme
16.
Rising action, climax, falling, action and resolution
Hint: This is the sequence of most stories and the events that happen in a story.
Hint: This is the sequence of most stories and the events that happen in a story.
a)
rising action
b)
resolution
c)
plot
d)
exposition
17.
In The Tortoise and the Hare, the point at which the hare stops to take a nap and the tortoise suddenly passes his rival and gains the upper hand.
Hint: This is the highest point of the story.
Hint: This is the highest point of the story.
a)
rising action
b)
falling action
c)
resolution
d)
climax
18.
Everyone loved Molly Evers. She was patient, intelligent, and kind.
Hint: This is a description of what a character is like.
Hint: This is a description of what a character is like.
a)
character trait
b)
imagery
c)
narrator
d)
moral
19.
This is like a paragraph in a poem.
Hint: Another word for a group of lines in a poem.
Hint: Another word for a group of lines in a poem.
a)
paragraph
b)
stanza
c)
fact
d)
moral
20.
The sky is blue. The grass is green. Missouri is in the United States.
Hint: These are all examples of things that are true.
Hint: These are all examples of things that are true.
a)
fact
b)
opinion
c)
theme
d)
moral
21.
On his birthday, Omri (Hal Scardino) is given several simple gifts, including an old wooden cupboard and a small plastic figurine of a Native American man. When he locks the toy inside the cabinet it magically comes to life as a tiny, cagey warrior named Little Bear (Litefoot). The boy then places other toys in the cupboard and they too come to life, even engaging in entertaining battles. But after Little Bear is wounded, Omri begins to understand that his animate toys are not mere playthings. This is an example of what?
Hint: a brief statement of the main points of a passage
Hint: a brief statement of the main points of a passage
a)
theme
b)
moral
c)
summary
d)
fiction
22.
Supporting Details
Will said, "Can we visit the monkeys?" It was his first trip to the zoo. Mom took him to see the monkeys. They did all sorts of crazy things. When Will started making monkey noises, Mom decided to visit a quieter animal next.
Where did Mom take Will after the monkey visit?
Will said, "Can we visit the monkeys?" It was his first trip to the zoo. Mom took him to see the monkeys. They did all sorts of crazy things. When Will started making monkey noises, Mom decided to visit a quieter animal next.
Where did Mom take Will after the monkey visit?
a)
To eat lunch
b)
To a zoo that was less noisy
c)
To visit a quieter animal
23.
Text Structures
In 1783, the first hot air balloon was invented. The glider was invented in 1804. By 1843, the first plans for an airplane powered by an engine were drawn. In 1903, the Wright brothers flew the Kitty Hawk Flyer for 12 seconds. The "air age" had begun.
How does the author organize this paragraph?
In 1783, the first hot air balloon was invented. The glider was invented in 1804. By 1843, the first plans for an airplane powered by an engine were drawn. In 1903, the Wright brothers flew the Kitty Hawk Flyer for 12 seconds. The "air age" had begun.
How does the author organize this paragraph?
a)
By telling what caused the invention of flight
b)
By listing events in the order that they happened
c)
By comparing gliders and airplanes
24.
Read the sentence from the passage.
"Dave's mother drove to the school as the sun rose, shining like a lighthouse."
What does the phrase "like a lighthouse" mean in the sentence?
"Dave's mother drove to the school as the sun rose, shining like a lighthouse."
What does the phrase "like a lighthouse" mean in the sentence?
a)
The sun is very hot.
b)
The sun is slowly rising.
c)
The sun is very bright.
d)
The sun is oddly shaped.
25.
The president of our club, _____ is known for giving long speeches, said only a few words before our club activities began.
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
a)
that
b)
which
c)
whom
d)
who
26.
Which underlined word should be changed to correct an error in pronoun usage? (word in red)
a)
That fish that Amy caught was huge.
b)
The woman who is smiling is my teacher.
c)
The boy which won the prize is my brother.
d)
The cake that my cousin baked is ready to eat.
27.
Why is a heading included in passages?
a)
to indicate a new topic introduced to the reader
b)
to define key terms for the reader
28.
Which statement is written correctly?
a)
The moose has large brown, two antlers.
b)
The moose has two brown, large antlers.
c)
The moose has large, two brown antlers.
d)
The moose has two large, brown antlers.
29.
My mom's delicious cream cheese brownies.
a)
sentence fragment
b)
run-on sentence
c)
complete sentence
30.
My new watch has a compass, a timer, and an alarm.
a)
sentence fragment
b)
run-on sentence
c)
complete sentence
31.
My fan is broken, I am getting very hot, I need to buy a new one.
a)
sentence fragment
b)
run-on sentence
c)
complete sentence
32.
If the light is red, that means "stop".
a)
sentence fragment
b)
run-on sentence
c)
complete sentence
33.
That high pitched, incredibly annoying whistle.
a)
sentence fragment
b)
run-on sentence
c)
complete sentence
34.
I'm going to the store to get some cheese.
a)
sentence fragment
b)
run-on
c)
complete sentence
35.
I don't understand what's going on can someone please explain?
a)
sentence fragment
b)
run-on sentence
c)
complete sentence
36.
A fork, a spoon, a knife, a bowl, and a plate.
a)
sentence fragment
b)
run-on sentence
c)
complete sentence
37.
Those cookies were yummy I ate three of them!
a)
sentence fragment
b)
run-on sentence
c)
complete sentence
38.
Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?
a)
Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is
b)
Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way
c)
Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short
d)
They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area
39.
The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
a)
The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds
b)
It was placed on the endangered species list
c)
It was dying out because of pesticides
d)
The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird
40.
Theme is the author's
a)
story
b)
message
c)
characters
d)
setting
41.
Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Soccer is important at the Olympics.
b)
Soccer is a worldwide sport.
c)
Soccer is also called football.
d)
Soccer is played by men and women.
42.
Theme is for everyone so you should think of theme being
a)
small world idea
b)
big world idea/universal
c)
only for the characters
43.
True or False
Themes will not have characters' names from the story
Themes will not have characters' names from the story
a)
true
b)
false
44.
When finding the theme, you have to _________________ because the author will NOT come out and tell you the theme.
a)
predict
b)
natural resource
c)
infer
45.
Infer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge.
a)
clues
b)
characters
c)
setting
d)
theme
46.
The central idea is what the story is mostly about.
a)
True
b)
False
47.
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.
48.
In "The Tortoise and the Hare", what is the theme?
a)
The turtle and the bunny have a race.
b)
Take things slow and do them right.
49.
The desert is a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool?
a)
Sleep during the day and hunt at night
b)
Take a bath in the lake
c)
Grow thicker fur
d)
Build a new home out of cactus
50.
Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b)
Floods cause mudslides.
c)
Floods damage houses and roads.
51.
A ________ occurs when a sentence is missing a subject or a predicate.
a)
Run-on
b)
Fragment
52.
Inserting a ________ between independent clauses creates a grammatically correct sentence.
a)
Period
b)
Comma
c)
Semicolon
d)
Colon
53.
A _______ paired with a ______________ ___________ will correct a run-on sentence.
a)
Comma, coordinating conjunction
b)
Period, coordinating conjunction
c)
Period, coordinating conjunction
d)
Semicolon, coordinating conjunction
54.
A subject is usually a ________.
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
55.
A complete sentence has a _______ and a ______.
a)
Subject, noun
b)
Verb, action
c)
Subject, predicate
d)
Predicate, action
56.
Shows no improvement
This sentence is an example of a _________.
This sentence is an example of a _________.
a)
Run-on
b)
Fragment
c)
Complete sentence
57.
It was hot outside I was about to pass out
This sentence is an example of a:
This sentence is an example of a:
a)
Fragment
b)
Run on
c)
Complete sentence
58.
I like swimming, and I enjoy running.
This sentence is a:
This sentence is a:
a)
Run-on
b)
Fragment
c)
Complete sentence
59.
Because Leonard was the only person outside walking at night.
This sentence is a:
This sentence is a:
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on
c)
Complete sentence
60.
Every sentence must begin with _________________________.
a)
A capital letter
b)
A lowercase letter
c)
Punctuation
d)
A question
61.
None of my friends have seen that movie yet.
This sentence is a:
This sentence is a:
a)
Run-on
b)
Fragment
c)
Complete sentence
62.
Blood is a miracle liquid. It flows to every part of the body. Some blood cells carry food and oxygen to body organs. Other blood cells kill germs and help stop cuts from bleeding. People can die if they lose a lot of blood or if their blood cells get sick. Doctors sometimes give people fresh blood to save their lives. This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
how many blood cells are made by the body
b)
how important blood is
c)
why people can die from loss of blood
d)
why sick people are sometimes given blood
63.
People do not really use music to charm snakes. Snakes have no ears, so the snake can't hear a flute. The snake charmer startles the snake by waving a hand near it. The snake lifts its head to look around. The charmer then says back and forth or moves the flute. The snake moves its head to keep an eye on the movement. This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
why flute music charms snakes
b)
why snakes can't hear sounds
c)
how people really charm snakes
d)
why snakes have no ears
64.
A bat can fly at night or even with its eyes closed. But if you cover its ears, it can't fly very well. Bats make sounds that people can't hear. The bats find their way by listening to these sounds as they echo off things. Bats even locate insects to eat by following the sounds that bounce off the bugs. People use their eyes, but bats use their ears to know where they're going. This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
how bats use sound
b)
what things bats often eat as food
c)
how bats fly toward people
d)
how people can hear the sounds of bats
65.
Some people say that the White House has ghosts. The most famous ghost is Abraham Lincoln. He is often seen standing in his room looking out the window. Even Eleanor Roosevelt said that she saw him. There is a legend that old Abe walks back and forth all night before something terrible is about to happen. This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
what Lincoln's ghost is like
b)
when Eleanor Roosevelt's ghost walked
c)
how many ghosts the White House has
d)
how ghosts show when something will happen
66.
Do you want to work while you're a student? If you are younger than 16, some states may limit what you can do. Some state laws say that you can work only after school hours. Also, you cannot work at dangerous jobs such as mining. Most states won't let students under 14 hold regular jobs. This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
which jobs are dangerous
b)
why school is more important than work
c)
about state laws
d)
about some state laws that affect working students
67.
Have you ever heard of a flea market? It's a shopping place where people may find bargain prices. Many markets are held outdoors. There are all kinds of surprise goodies for sale. A flea market can be a real adventure! This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
that many flea markets are held outdoors
b)
how there are all kinds of surprise goodies
c)
how a flea market can be dull
d)
how a flea market is a place where people may find bargains
68.
There could be a treasure in your attic! Did your parents or grandparents save their old toys? Old dolls, train sets, games, and some comic books could be worth a lot of money now. However, just any old toys won't do. Collectors especially want toys that are hard to find and in good conditions. This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
how to find a treasure in your attic
b)
where to get old toys
c)
how many different kinds of toys are in the attic
d)
which old toys collectors want to buy
69.
Dolphins are very smart animals. They even have their own language. They talk to each other with clicks, whistles, and grunts. Scientists have been studying this dolphin language. They hope that in the future, people and dolphins will be able to talk to each other. This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
how dolphins talk to people
b)
how smart dolphins are
c)
how dolpins are different from fish
d)
which scientists are studying languages
70.
Ms. Schleiden thinks you are SUPER smart and will ACE the MAP test!
a)
Yes!!
b)
no way.
c)
of course not.
d)
this is not the correct answer.
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