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WorksheetsEOG Review
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A Real Surprise
Read this sentence from "A Real Surprise."
"Really? That is so cool!" I exclaimed.
If Susie needed to use more formal language in this sentence, which of these should she say instead?
Read this sentence from "A Real Surprise."
"Really? That is so cool!" I exclaimed.
If Susie needed to use more formal language in this sentence, which of these should she say instead?
a)
"Get out of town! This is super!"
b)
"No way! That's really something!"
c)
"Is this true? It is very exciting news!"
d)
"Wow, I can't believe it. How great is that?"
2.
"My heart felt heavy as I watched her leave."
Based on the meaning of My heart felt heavy in the sentence above, how does Susie feel?
Based on the meaning of My heart felt heavy in the sentence above, how does Susie feel?
a)
angry
b)
nervous
c)
excited
d)
sad
3.
Which of these pictures would BEST add meaning to the section of "A Real Surprise" titled Nothing to Celebrate?
a)
Susie's cheering for Renee as she spells a word in the gym.
b)
Renee's posing for photographs for the school and city newspapers.
c)
Susie and Renee's sitting apart and studying separately for their test.
d)
Susie and Shannon's writing invitations and making decorations for the party.
4.
Which sentence from "A Real Surprise" BEST shows what Susie thinks is the hardest part about planning the party for Renee?
a)
Shannon thought that the party should be at my house because it would easier to surprise Renee.
b)
Every time I saw Renee, I wanted to hug her and tell her how proud I was of her.
c)
All of the invitations were sent out, the menu was created, the cake was ordered, and the decorations were made.
d)
And for the rest of lunch, we took turns making surprised faces at each other.
5.
What is the purpose of the section titled Surprise in "A Real Surprise"?
a)
It strengthens the conflict that began in Nothing to Celebrate.
b)
It introduces a character who was mentioned in Nothing to Celebrate.
c)
It describes how Susie solves the problem that occurred in Nothing to Celebrate.
d)
It explains how Susie moves away from the plan she had formed in Nothing to Celebrate.
6.
Based on the Way Susie feels at the end of "A Real Surprise," what would she probably do differently the next time she wanted to celebrate something good that a friend has done?
a)
She would plan a party, but she would plan it by herself.
b)
She would not plan a party, but she would help her friend study.
c)
She would plan a party, but she would let her friend know about it.
d)
She would not plan a party, but she would tell her friend how proud she was.
7.
The Curious History of Kaleidoscopes
Which statement for the passage could BEST provide information to add to the chart?
Which statement for the passage could BEST provide information to add to the chart?
a)
When movies and televisions were invented, kaleidoscopes were almost forgotten.
b)
Modern makers focused their work on the patterns viewed inside the tube.
c)
The smallest kaleidoscopes were small enough to wear as jewelry.
d)
Whether old or new, kaleidoscopes remain beautiful forms to see.
8.
Which of the following sentences supports the idea that the author likes kaleidoscopes?
a)
When movies and televisions were invented, kaleidoscopes were almost forgotten.
b)
Modern makers focused their work on the patterns viewed inside the tube.
c)
The smallest kaleidoscopes were small enough to wear as jewelry.
d)
Whether old or new, kaleidoscopes remain beautiful forms to see.
9.
Which set of words and phrases makes the best notes for the information in Paragraph 5?
a)
Charles Bush, 1870s, made large kaleidoscopes, easy to use, colorful glass
b)
1870s, American Charles Bush, large tubes, wooden stands, hand-blown glass
c)
American Charles G. Bush, during 1800s, easy stands, colored glass, hand-blown
d)
C. Bush in 1870s, bigger tubes, wooden stands, object cases, blown colored glass
10.
There is enough information in the passage to conclude that kaleidoscopes
a)
are not as popular as they were in the past.
b)
became smaller so they would be easy to carry.
c)
will not be used much in future generations.
d)
can be constructed in many different ways.
11.
What does the word variety most nearly mean in paragraph 4?
a)
discovery
b)
mixture
c)
preparation
d)
balance
12.
Look at the dictionary entry.
original:
adj. 1. first 2. previous 3. new 4.unusual
Read the sentence from paragraph 12 of the passage,
The original wooden ones have become old favorites.
Which meaning of original is used in the sentence?
original:
adj. 1. first 2. previous 3. new 4.unusual
Read the sentence from paragraph 12 of the passage,
The original wooden ones have become old favorites.
Which meaning of original is used in the sentence?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
13.
After reading the passage, the reader knows that
a)
kaleidoscopes were popular toys for children in Europe.
b)
The Crafts Movement brought an end to old-fashioned toys.
c)
kaleidoscopes work by using light and mirrors to create patterns.
d)
the first kaleidoscopes were made from wood and were very large.
14.
Which statement best summarizes the information in the passage?
a)
Kaleidoscopes have remained popular throughout the centuries.
b)
Materials used tocreat kaleidoscopes have changed throughout history.
c)
People have enjoyed kaleidoscopes since they were invented in the 1800s.
d)
Many craftsmen have made improvements to the kaleidoscopes over time.
15.
According to Paragraph 1, what causes patterns inside a kaleidoscope to change?
a)
imagining colors
b)
looking in the tube
c)
turning the tube
d)
holding it near light
16.
The information in the chart shows how
a)
kaleidoscopes became a popular toy.
b)
historical movements altered the kaleidoscope.
c)
kaleidoscopes compare to other toys of the past.
d)
different events shaped the modern kaleidoscope.
17.
Which patterns of organization does the author use in "The Curious History of Kaleidoscopes"?
a)
problem and solution
b)
cause and effect
c)
order of importance
d)
sequential order
18.
Sun Clocks
Which statement in the section, "Finding Directions With Your Watch" explains what the author most likely thinks about clocks?
Which statement in the section, "Finding Directions With Your Watch" explains what the author most likely thinks about clocks?
a)
Watches can be used as compasses in certain time zones.
b)
Compasses can be made using any kind of watch.
c)
Digital watches can be used to find directions.
d)
Watches are useful for more than telling time.
19.
Which clock was the first to be divided into hours?
a)
cross bar
b)
obelisk
c)
watch
d)
sundial
20.
Before clocks were made, how did people most likely measure the time of day?
a)
by making guesses on cloudy days
b)
by counting the number of shadows
c)
by looking at the position of the sun in sky
d)
by using tall sticks to mark the sunrise and sunset
21.
Which sentence from the passage best explains how shadows were used to measure time?
a)
"...the shadows were a different size at different times of the day."
b)
"People could watch the movement of the shadow made by a stick as the sun 'moved.'"
c)
"Early in the morning, the shadow was long."
d)
"But as the sun appeared to rise in the sky, the shadow became shorter..."
22.
Which sentence from "Sun Clocks" most influences the reader about the usefulness of the cross bar clock?
a)
"the names of five hours were written on stick."
b)
"During the morning, the shadow crept across the hour markers."
c)
"In the afternoon, the stick was turned to face west."
d)
"This method worked well but was very complicated."
23.
Which two words from "Sun Clocks" are synonyms?
a)
east, west
b)
divide, measure
c)
guide, study
d)
flat, thin
24.
What most likely happened when people began observing the sun and its shadows?
a)
They found ways to measure time.
b)
They discovered how the sun moved.
c)
They drew pictures of shadows.
d)
They built a better clock.
25.
According the the passage "Sun Clocks," how is a cross bar different from earlier clocks?
a)
The cross bar had marks on the ground instead of on the tool itself.
b)
The cross bar worked better and was easier to see.
c)
The cross bar faced east in the morning and west in the afternoon.
d)
The cross bar was tilted toward the sun throughout the day.
26.
What is similar about the obelisk and the sundial?
a)
They are not very useful on cloudy days.
b)
They were built using sticks.
c)
They can no longer be used to measure times.
d)
They needed markings to be read.
27.
Read this sentence for "Sun Clocks."
Soon a better measurement tool called a cross bar was constructed.
What does the suffix -ment mean in the word measurement?
Soon a better measurement tool called a cross bar was constructed.
What does the suffix -ment mean in the word measurement?
a)
the result of
b)
being likely to
c)
without
d)
more
28.
This method worked well but was very complicated.
Which word is an antonym of complicated?
Which word is an antonym of complicated?
a)
elaborate
b)
simple
c)
difficult
d)
involved
29.
What does the "U" stand for in Unraavel?
a)
undo the probem
b)
under the first words
c)
underline the title
d)
underline the important words
30.
What does the "N" stand for in Unraavel?
a)
now take notes
b)
never give up
c)
next read
d)
now predict
31.
What does the "R" stand for in Unraavel?
a)
run through and number
b)
write the correct answers
c)
run through and skim and scan
d)
read the text
32.
What does the "A" stand for in Unraavel?
a)
are you thinking about what you are reading?
b)
are you reading the questions?
c)
after you read, relax
d)
and then you take a break
33.
What does the "A" stand for in Unraavel?
a)
are you waiting for others?
b)
are you looking for important words
c)
after you read take a break
d)
although you think you know the answer try again
34.
What does the "V" stand for in Unraavel?
a)
vertical reading words best
b)
very long words are circled
c)
venture through and read the text
d)
vivid details are important
35.
What does the "E" stand for in Unraavel?
a)
everything should be answered quickly
b)
even though you don't know the answer, never guess
c)
eliminate incorrect choices
d)
ever student sit quietly
36.
What does the "L" stand for in Unraavel?
a)
let's all party
b)
let's take as much time as we need
c)
let's remember to use correct grammar
d)
let the questions be anwsered
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