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WorksheetsReading Review
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 3hrs 42mins
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1.
My pappy used to tell us stories about these two crows who would steal your toys f you didn't put them away. He also told me about when he was younger... and how one time he and his buddies broke into the church to baptize this stray dog they had found. They figured that even this homeless mutt deserved to have a name and get to go to heaven. You might not think it now, but Pappy was a charmer...What point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
2.
Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
The kitten sleeps a lot.
b)
Mary plays with her kitten
c)
Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
d)
Mary want a new pet.
3.
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
4.
"When Adele walked through the store, each shiny pair of high heels called out to her."
What is being personified?
What is being personified?
a)
Adele
b)
The store
c)
High heels
d)
Her
5.
It was bad enough that her little brother had to come to the awards ceremony to begin with, but now Mykala was stuck here with this crazy boy pretending to be Spider-Man. Worse, she thought to herself, "People actually think he is cute! Doesn't he know he is embarrassing me?"What point of view is being used?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
6.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
b)
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
c)
They learn how to work together as teammates.
d)
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
7.
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.What is the main idea?
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.
8.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Humorous
b)
Persuasive
c)
Anxious
d)
Cheerful
9.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Bitter
b)
Respectful
c)
Objective
d)
Humorous
10.
I'm in a quandary about which friend's birthday party to attend this weekend. Define QUANDARY.
a)
dilemma
b)
anxiety
c)
surprise
d)
superiority
11.
I vacillated between going on a family vacation or going to summer camp; it was so hard to choose. Define vacillate.
a)
To guess
b)
To wonder
c)
To decide
d)
To waver
12.
The spy traveled incognito into enemy territory. Define incognito.
a)
in the open
b)
safely
c)
in disguise
d)
quickly
13.
The huge crowd waiting in line at the new store was an auspicious sign of future success. Define auspicious.
a)
bad
b)
favorable
c)
confusing
d)
disappointing
14.
The successful man earned his millions through deceit and chicanery. Define chicanery.
a)
perseverance
b)
truthfulness
c)
trickery
d)
hard work
15.
Hummingbirds love pink or red flowers. They guard their favorite flowers and try to keep other birds away. They fight one another for food. Their wings make a whirring sound when they hover over flowers to sip nectar. The tiny birds fly long distances to go to a warmer climate for the winter. They make their tiny nests in shrubs or trees.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Hummingbirds are tiny, fascinating birds
b)
They hover over flowers to sip nectar.
c)
They fly long distances to travel to warmer climates in the winter
d)
They guard their favorite flowers
16.
Juan loves to play games. His favorite game is chess because it requires a great deal of thought. Juan also likes to play less demanding board games that are based mostly on luck. He prefers Monopoly because it requires luck and skill. If he's alone, Juan likes to play action video games as long as they aren't too violent.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Juan dislikes violence
b)
Juan is very smart
c)
Juan enjoys Monopoly
d)
Juan enjoys playing games
17.
"Just like a moth drawn to a flame
Oh, you lured me in, I couldn't sense the pain."
Is an example of...
Oh, you lured me in, I couldn't sense the pain."
Is an example of...
a)
simile
b)
hyperbole
c)
alliteration
d)
imagery
18.
"We have some important news for you Mr. President. We have discovered a terrorist plot against the United States" said the CIA agent. The President closed the book, set it on the desk, and leaned forward, his eyes fixed straight ahead. "Tell me everything you know."
What is the tone of the dialogue?
What is the tone of the dialogue?
a)
Informal
b)
Happy
c)
Serious
d)
Optimistic
19.
What is the tone of the following text?
"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you run away and hide, you coward!"
"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you run away and hide, you coward!"
a)
pleased
b)
suspicious
c)
dislike
d)
fury
20.
The city had been destroyed. Shopkeepers had been robbed and beaten, their businesses destroyed. Each day became harder and harder for the poor, ravaged members of the community who managed to survive.
What is the mood of the passage?
What is the mood of the passage?
a)
romantic
b)
sorrowful
c)
joyful
d)
suspenseful
21.
What's the meaning of this hyperbole?
"Shawn would move mountains for Angela."
"Shawn would move mountains for Angela."
a)
Shawn and Angela like to climb mountains together.
b)
Shawn paints pictures of mountain scenes.
c)
Shawn would do anything for Angela.
d)
Angela is really pretty.
22.
What's the meaning of this hyperbole?
"Shawn would move mountains for Angela."
"Shawn would move mountains for Angela."
a)
Shawn and Angela like to climb mountains together.
b)
Shawn paints pictures of mountain scenes.
c)
Shawn would do anything for Angela.
d)
Angela is really pretty.
23.
What's the meaning of this hyperbole?
"Shawn would move mountains for Angela."
"Shawn would move mountains for Angela."
a)
Shawn and Angela like to climb mountains together.
b)
Shawn paints pictures of mountain scenes.
c)
Shawn would do anything for Angela.
d)
Angela is really pretty.
24.
Connotation is a word's ___________.
a)
synonym
b)
emotional meaning
c)
antonym
d)
Literal, dictionary definition.
25.
I recognized the familiar smell of my roommate's cooking. If you change the word smell to stench, the word now has a ____________ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
26.
Kevin's interest in model cars has turned into a hobby. If you change the word hobby to obsession, the word now has a _____ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
27.
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Weekends are times to travel.
b)
The author enjoys spending time with her family.
c)
The author's grandparents live far away.
d)
The author is sad to leave her cousins.
28.
Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Jenny got sick.
b)
Jenny wants to be a nurse.
c)
Her grandmother was in the hospital.
d)
Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.
29.
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
You should cheat to win.
b)
Always work hard.
c)
It pays to be honest.
d)
Teamwork is best.
30.
What's the meaning of this personification?
"The camera loves me!"
"The camera loves me!"
a)
Photography is one of my hobbies.
b)
I own an expensive camera.
c)
Photos of me are always really good.
d)
I like to visit art museums.
31.
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.
32.
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. Based on your reading of the text, you 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.
33.
Land is to dirt as sea is to _______
a)
Starfish
b)
Bucket
c)
Boat
d)
Water
34.
toe is to foot as finger is to ___
a)
arm
b)
hand
c)
toes
d)
glove
35.
Conclusion is to essay as
a)
theme is to song
b)
dessert is to meal
c)
parade is to party
d)
scene is to play
36.
What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
a)
Her hair is red.
b)
She talks really loudly.
c)
She gets really angry.
d)
She spits when she talks.
37.
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
38.
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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