WorksheetsIR Final Review (S2)
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
a)
Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
b)
Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
c)
How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.
d)
Life is short; make the most of it.
2.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Eat your vegetables.
b)
Don't brag. Be modest.
c)
Don't talk to strangers.
d)
What does the fox say?
3.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Slow and steady wins the race.
b)
Don't be lazy.
c)
We are stronger together than we are apart.
d)
If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.
4.
Identify the claim
a)
Winter is enjoyable.
b)
Students should wear school uniforms.
c)
I like tacos better than burritos.
d)
Humans are mammals.
5.
Find the non-claim
a)
Students should be able to use cell phones in class.
b)
Teachers should get paid for every hour they work.
c)
Small dogs are safer pets for families than big dogs.
d)
I think people should not eat meat products.
6.
What must a claim be?
a)
arguable
b)
a fact
c)
an opinion
d)
boring
7.
Which evidence best supports this topic sentence:
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.
a)
She has a really cute monkey named Boots.
b)
Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools.
c)
Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.
d)
She usually stops Swiper from swiping.
8.
Which evidence best supports this topic sentence:
Elle Woods taught us that you can do anything you put your mind to.
Elle Woods taught us that you can do anything you put your mind to.
a)
She got into law school and became a lawyer even though no one believed in her.
b)
Her best friend works at a salon, so she always looks good.
c)
Elle really likes to socialize and have fun.
d)
Out of all of the things, Elle loves her dog, Bruiser, the most.
9.
Which evidence best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.
a)
The pros live the good life.
b)
People like professional football players make a lot of money.
c)
Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.
d)
All of us can be professional athletes.
10.
Which evidence best supports this topic sentence?
Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.
Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.
a)
It's best to just cook food at home.
b)
A lot of people choose to eat Subway for lunch and dinner.
c)
McDonald's french fries are salty and delicious.
d)
Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.
11.
The bruise on George’s foot felt as big as an elephant.
What are the words in blue an example of?
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
12.
After the walk through the dessert, Kim’s tongue felt dry as a bone.
What are the words in blue an example of?
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
13.
During brunch with his grandparents, Jacob was a real pig.
What are the words in blue an example of?
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simlie
b)
Metaphor
14.
The baby was like an octopus, pulling all the socks off the rack at the store.
What is the meaning of the simile above?
What is the meaning of the simile above?
a)
The baby had 8 legs.
b)
The baby lives in the sea.
c)
The baby was pulling things off the rack so fast it seemed like it had many legs.
d)
The baby was sleeping.
15.
The baby girl’s smile was the sun on dark days.
What does the metaphor mean above?
What does the metaphor mean above?
a)
The baby girl's smile made other people happy.
b)
When the baby girl smiled the sun would rise.
c)
The baby never smiled.
d)
The baby girl's smile made the moon come out.
16.
Pick the hyperbole below:
a)
Can't you get this question correct?
b)
Mr. Smith is older than the hills.
c)
I went skating last Tuesday.
d)
Marcella was very, very cold.
17.
Whats is the oxymoron?: Sam was surrounded by a small crowd of people who listened to her sing a song that had just become an instant classic.
a)
instant classic
b)
small crowd
c)
neither
d)
both "small crowd" & "instant classic"
18.
Is this an oxymoron?
a)
Yes
b)
No
19.
Hyperboles are phrases that
a)
compare two unlike things
b)
exaggerate
c)
give person-like qualities to animals and things
d)
have a different meaning than the words.
20.
Which of the following is a hyperbole?
a)
She is as pretty as a flower.
b)
She is the prettiest woman in the entire universe.
c)
She is a beautiful flower.
d)
She is very pretty.
21.
Which of these is a hyperbole?
a)
I had an ocean of water to drink.
b)
I drank a lot of water.
c)
Chad drinks more water than anyone.
d)
I love water!
22.
A comparison of two unlike things without using like or as.
"He was a bear in the the goal."
"He was a bear in the the goal."
a)
simlie
b)
paradox
c)
metaphor
d)
allusion
23.
A reference to a well-known person, place, event or work (book, song or movie) that appears in another work
a)
onomotopoeia
b)
allusion
c)
oxymoron
d)
personification
24.
POW!
Bang!
Buzzzzzz....
Bang!
Buzzzzzz....
a)
oxymoron
b)
personification
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
idiom
25.
You are throwing money down the drain.
or
The apple does not fall far from the tree.
These are examples of....
or
The apple does not fall far from the tree.
These are examples of....
a)
a metaphor
b)
a simlie
c)
personification
d)
an idiom
26.
a combination of two words that contradict each other.
For example:
deafening silence
For example:
deafening silence
a)
onomotopoeia
b)
personification
c)
idiom
d)
oxymoron
27.
Bitter sweet
or
Jumbo shrimp
or
Jumbo shrimp
a)
oxymoron
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
simile
d)
idiom
28.
The moon winked at me through the clouds as if to say I should venture forward.'
What object is being personified in the sentence?
What object is being personified in the sentence?
a)
Clouds
b)
Winked
c)
Say
d)
Moon
29.
"After he ate the chocolate chip cookies, guilt poked and chewed at Anthony."
What human characteristic is being given?
What human characteristic is being given?
a)
Laughing
b)
Baking
c)
Chewing
d)
Making people guilty
30.
“He was a real Romeo with the ladies.”
a)
allusion
b)
idiom
c)
personification
d)
metaphor
31.
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."
We can INFER that...
We can INFER that...
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.
32.
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.
33.
Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness.
We can INFER that...
We can INFER that...
a)
Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
b)
Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
c)
There are many breeds of dogs.
d)
Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.
34.
Can you infer what has happened in this picture?
a)
airing out stinky feet
b)
foot fungus
c)
ant bite
d)
sunburn after wearing flip flops
35.
Can you infer the cause of this picture?
a)
He was not looking where he was going.
b)
He was in a hurry and was peddling too fast.
c)
His backpack was too heavy.
d)
He was trying to drive the bike in the rain while holding an umbrella and lost his balance.
36.
This type of writing considers similarities and differences.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
sequence
d)
cause & effect
37.
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
38.
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)
sequence
d)
compare & contrast
39.
This type of writing gives information step-by-step.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
sequence
d)
compare & contrast
40.
Students who are frequently absent often have lower grades than those who have good attendance. Because they are out of the classroom, students do not get to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if come for extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. Because students often miss tests or other assignments, they may not be able to make up the work.
Which text structure?
Which text structure?
a)
problem & solution
b)
sequence
c)
compare & contrast
d)
cause & effect
41.
Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.
Which text structure?
Which text structure?
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
sequence
d)
problem & solution
42.
While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.
Which text structure?
Which text structure?
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
Cause & Effect
d)
problem & solution
43.
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.
Which text structure?
Which text structure?
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
44.
Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
45.
This type of writing includes many adjectives, examples, or characteristics.
a)
description
b)
cause & effect
c)
sequence
d)
problem & solution
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