Worksheets4th
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming, while her step sisters are mean and cruel. How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?
a)
They both want to marry the prince.
b)
The step sisters are kind, but Cinderella is not.
c)
Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.
2.
Kate lived in a large house with many animals. Her best friend, Jill, lived in a small house without pets. How were the friends' homes different?
a)
Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small.
b)
Kate doesn't have pets, but Jill does.
c)
Both Kate and Jill have homes.
3.
The Fourth of July and Veteran's Day are both U.S. holidays. However, the Fourth of July celebrates our independence and Veteran's Day celebrates military veterans. How are these holidays different?
a)
Both holidays are celebrated in the U.S.
b)
Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.
c)
Both holidays are in the summer.
4.
I have a pet dog and cat in my house. My dog, Spot, likes to chew on his bone, while my cat, Stripes, likes to sleep. They both love to cuddle with me on the couch. How are my pets similar?
a)
They both chew on things.
b)
They both love to cuddle.
c)
They both sleep a lot.
5.
A teacher and a doctor both work with many people every day. The teacher works with children at the school, however, the doctor sees patients at the hospital. How are a teacher and doctor alike?
a)
They work with children.
b)
They work in hospitals.
c)
They work with many people.
6.
The key word same…
a)
Contrast
b)
Compare
7.
The key word another is…
a)
Compare
b)
Both
c)
Contrast
8.
The key word except is…
a)
Compare
b)
Contrast
9.
The key word different is…
a)
Contrast
b)
Compare
10.
what does it mean to compare things?
a)
look at differences
b)
look at similarities
11.
what does it mean to contrast things?
a)
look at differences
b)
look at similarities
12.
what type of story structure looks at similarities and differences of a text?
a)
compare and contrast
b)
sequence
13.
what two things are being compared in this picture?
a)
minions and spongebob
b)
houses and trees
14.
what is one difference between the two in this picture?
a)
one is red and one is orange
b)
one is good and one is not
15.
what is one thing that is the same in this picture?
a)
they are both yellow
b)
they are green
16.
Keegan was hungry because he skipped lunch.
What is the effect?
What is the effect?
a)
Keegan was hungry
b)
because he skipped lunch
17.
Erin's car had a flat tire, so she called a tow truck.
What is the cause?
What is the cause?
a)
Erin's car had a flat tire
b)
so she called a tow truck
18.
Gina couldn't find the cookies because Papa hid them in the cupboard.
What is the effect?
What is the effect?
a)
Gina couldn't find the cookies
b)
Papa hid them in the cupboard
19.
Kelly studied her spelling words and she got an A on the test.
What is the effect?
What is the effect?
a)
Kelly studied her spelling words
b)
she got an A on the test
20.
We turned up the heat since it was getting cold.
We turned up the heat is the...
We turned up the heat is the...
a)
cause
b)
effect
21.
Tommy and Matthew are good friends because they have many common interests and hobbies.
Tommy and Matthew are good friends is the...
Tommy and Matthew are good friends is the...
a)
cause
b)
effect
22.
I fell off my bike and scraped my knee.
scraped my knee is the...
scraped my knee is the...
a)
cause
b)
effect
23.
The local Chevrolet dealership donated two vans to the animal shelter.
a)
problem
b)
solution
c)
neither
d)
both
24.
The animal shelter is going to trade larger dogs for smaller dogs, with other animal shelters.
a)
problem
b)
solution
c)
neither
d)
both
25.
The animal shelter's adoption fees are too expensive for most people to pay, so they offer reduced rates for people that don't have much money.
a)
problem
b)
soution
c)
neither
d)
both
26.
The animal shelter is going to offer fee discount days. It will also discount fees to military, students and senior citizens.
a)
problem
b)
solution
c)
neither
d)
both
27.
The animal shelter does not have the proper cages for birds and rabbits.
a)
problem
b)
solution
c)
neither
d)
both
28.
The animal shelter does not have any more room behind their building for an area that dogs can run.
a)
problem
b)
solution
c)
neither
d)
both
29.
The animal shelter is not very will known since it is new to the community, so they took out ads in the local paper.
a)
problem
b)
solution
c)
neither
d)
both
30.
Since the animal shelter is short of food at times, they ask the local grocery store to set out donation boxes to help.
a)
problem
b)
solution
c)
neither
d)
both
31.
Which type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause & Effect
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Compare/Contrast
32.
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. what type of text structure is this?
a)
cause and effect
b)
description
c)
problem and solution
d)
compare and contrast
33.
Wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing. Some people are trying to solve this problem. Otherwise, chimpanzees may one day exist only in zoos. People are trying to save the rain forests and woodlands where the chimps live from being cut down. It will take many people working together to solve this problem. what is the problem?
a)
Description
b)
chimpanzees
c)
chimpanzees are disappearing
d)
Sequential
34.
This feature explains what the illustration/photograph is.
a)
Glossary
b)
Index
c)
Table of contents
d)
Caption
35.
This feature informs the reader of important words/vocabulary found within the paragraph.
a)
Glossary
b)
Bold words
c)
Captions
d)
Table of contents
36.
What text feature gives the
definitions of important vocabulary words?
a)
Captions
b)
Index
c)
Glossary
d)
None of the above
37.
This feature is usually found at the top of a page and explains what the paragraph is about?
a)
Table of contents
b)
Diagram
c)
Index
d)
subheading
38.
Important words are usually?
a)
Circled
b)
Bold print
c)
in the table of contents
d)
lowercase words
39.
This is an example of ____________ text feature?
a)
Index
b)
Table of contents
c)
Glossary
d)
Diagram
40.
This feature is used to show
one or more locations/ geographical regions.
a)
Glossary
b)
Maps
c)
Captions
d)
None of the above
41.
What text feature gives the definitions of important vocabulary words?
a)
Captions
b)
Index
c)
Glossary
d)
None of the above
42.
What is the arrow pointing to?
a)
Caption
b)
Picture
c)
Index
d)
Heading
43.
What is this text feature?
a)
Map
b)
The United States
c)
Picture
d)
Caption
44.
True/False: We should ALWAYS look at the text features.
a)
True
b)
False
45.
What helps us know exactly what something looks like?
a)
Map
b)
Caption
c)
Picture
d)
Heading
46.
What is the arrow pointing to?
a)
Heading
b)
Picture
c)
Caption
d)
Bold Word
47.
What is the difference between an index and a glossary?
a)
There is no difference
b)
A glossary shows what page a word can be found on. The index tells the definition of the word.
c)
The glossary shows a picture with a caption.
d)
The glossary shows the meaning of a word and the index shows what page to find a word on.
48.
This
is an example of a ___________?
a)
Index
b)
Table of contents
c)
Chart/Graph
d)
Caption
49.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Don't steal
b)
Look both ways before crossing the street.
c)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
d)
One good turn deserves another.
50.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Don't steal
b)
Look both ways before crossing the street.
c)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
d)
One good turn deserves another.
51.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Eat your vegetables.
b)
Don't brag. Be modest.
c)
Don't talk to strangers.
d)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
52.
When determining a theme, the reader should first consider...
a)
the illustrations
b)
the subject or topic
c)
the title
d)
the length of the story
53.
A theme should be a statement, not just one word.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
54.
The best definition of theme is...
a)
The lesson the author is teaching.
b)
The message the author is sending.
c)
A word that summarizes the story.
d)
The character's main problem.
55.
What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.
a)
Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.
b)
Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
56.
Synonym for big
a)
small
b)
short
c)
huge
d)
petite
57.
what is synonym of big?
a)
huge
b)
tall
c)
fat
d)
short
58.
what is a synonym word for thankful?
a)
sorry
b)
grateful
c)
alive
d)
mad
59.
Synonyms
The class was delighted when I said they were going to recess.
The class was delighted when I said they were going to recess.
a)
amazing
b)
angry
c)
mean
d)
glad
60.
Synonyms
I typed in the wrong password for my email.
I typed in the wrong password for my email.
a)
long
b)
correct
c)
incorrect
d)
funny
61.
Synonyms
I will assist you when you move to you new apartments
I will assist you when you move to you new apartments
a)
take
b)
see
c)
help
d)
check
62.
Synonyms
The miniature pony was running in the field with the horses.
The miniature pony was running in the field with the horses.
a)
large
b)
tiny
c)
group
d)
size
63.
Synonyms
My friend told me a humorous story.
My friend told me a humorous story.
a)
sad
b)
helping
c)
scared
d)
funny
64.
Which word is the antonym of the word in red?
The football team celebrated after their victory.
The football team celebrated after their victory.
a)
win
b)
defeat
c)
game
d)
excitement
65.
Which word is the antonym of the word in red?
The ball will float in the pool.
The ball will float in the pool.
a)
water
b)
boat
c)
sink
66.
Which word is the antonym of the word in red?
My pencil is dull and will not work properly.
My pencil is dull and will not work properly.
a)
dark
b)
shiny
c)
broken
67.
Synonyms
The terrible storm caused much destruction in the town.
The terrible storm caused much destruction in the town.
a)
big
b)
awful
c)
loud
d)
rainy
68.
Mara was feeling apprehensive about the
camping trip. She had never
slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?
camping trip. She had never
slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?
a)
worried
b)
angry
c)
excited
d)
in pain
69.
As the students generated
ideas for solving the
problem, Mr. Smith wrote them on the board so they would not be forgotten.
ideas for solving the
problem, Mr. Smith wrote them on the board so they would not be forgotten.
a)
came up with
b)
disscussed
c)
discovered
d)
applied
70.
Read the passage below. Which word or words help you understand the meaning of the word transportation in this sentence?
On the Thursday afternoon, what kind of transportation will you use, a car or train?
On the Thursday afternoon, what kind of transportation will you use, a car or train?
a)
a. car or train
b)
b. kind
c)
c. use
d)
d. Thursday afternoon
71.
Based on the context clues in the passage below, eliminate means ________.
Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures. They were not supposed to be there.
Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures. They were not supposed to be there.
a)
a. delete
b)
b. find
c)
c. color
d)
d. add
72.
Based on context clues in the passage below, ecstatic means __________.
They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.
They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.
a)
a. nervous
b)
b. watchful
c)
c. discouraged
d)
d. excited
73.
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't shop bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.
a)
careful
b)
thrifty
c)
careless
d)
wasteful
74.
It rained all day. It was a gloomy day.
What does gloomy mean?
What does gloomy mean?
a)
sunny
b)
cloudy
c)
bright
75.
Grandpa didn't know that is was going to rain on the fishing trip, and now he had to alter his plans.
a)
continue
b)
change
c)
help
d)
swim
76.
The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes.
a)
fantasy, dream
b)
disastrous, awful
c)
extremely happy
77.
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.
78.
We had to use an umbrella. What was the cause of this?
a)
It was sunny outside.
b)
It began to drizzle rain.
c)
It was cold and windy outside.
79.
Mia stamps her feet and crosses her arms. How do you think she feels?
a)
Joyful
b)
Angry
c)
Lonely
d)
Tearful
80.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."
We can infer that…
We can infer that…
a)
Jason was the best player.
b)
Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
c)
Jason was not a very good player.
d)
Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.
81.
An article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
82.
An “X-men” comic book.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
83.
A website saying that a new shopping mall should not be built because it threatens an endangered bald eagle’s home. The website also lists other reasons why the mall should not be built.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
84.
A poem about bald eagles.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
85.
A magazine ad telling you to buy Nike Hyperdunk shoes because you’ll jump higher.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
86.
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
87.
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
88.
Inform means...
a)
Give informal speech
b)
Give information
c)
Take the form
d)
Give in a form
89.
Entertain means...
a)
To make people scared
b)
To make people sad
c)
To make people enjoy something
d)
To go to the circus
90.
What is the authors purpose?
"Eating too much cake and not exercising will give us health problems."
"Eating too much cake and not exercising will give us health problems."
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
91.
What is the authors purpose?
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
92.
What is the authors purpose?
"She threw the paper airplane. It looped through the trees, under the dogs belly, up into the sky and landed in the hot air balloon."
"She threw the paper airplane. It looped through the trees, under the dogs belly, up into the sky and landed in the hot air balloon."
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
93.
How can you know that something is written in first person point of view?
a)
Pronouns like I, my, and him are used.
b)
The author is addressing the reader.
c)
The narrator is not in the story.
d)
Pronouns like I, my, and we are used.
94.
She liked ice cream, but he liked cake. So they bought both.
a)
3rd person pov
b)
1st person pov
95.
A personal narrative is written in ______ person point of view.
a)
first
b)
second
c)
third
d)
any
96.
What point of view is the following:
Cathy leaned into her computer screen with big eyes. She couldn't believe it- she had finally gotten a 100 on her math test! She knew her parents would be proud of her.
Cathy leaned into her computer screen with big eyes. She couldn't believe it- she had finally gotten a 100 on her math test! She knew her parents would be proud of her.
a)
First person
b)
Third person
97.
We go to the mountains every winter for vacation.
a)
3rd person
b)
1st person
c)
2nd person
98.
In the school cafeteria, John felt lonely and out of place. He wished he could return to his old school and each lunch with his friends.
On the other side of the table, Ron looked at the new student. He wondered if they had much in common. "What's your name?" Ron asked the new student.
On the other side of the table, Ron looked at the new student. He wondered if they had much in common. "What's your name?" Ron asked the new student.
a)
First Person
b)
Second Person
c)
Third Person
99.
"Get out of my way!" the boy screamed at me. He was barreling toward me as his bike picked up speed as it rushed downhill. "My brakes aren't working!"
a)
Second Person
b)
First Person
c)
Third Person
100.
What POV is this passage?
Joey comes over to his friend's house. As he steps in, he sees Jack sitting on the stairs.
Joey comes over to his friend's house. As he steps in, he sees Jack sitting on the stairs.
a)
Second Person
b)
First Person
c)
Third Person
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