WorksheetsEOG Vocabulary Review
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The continents are slowly drifting apart. Since they are not stationary, North and South America will one day separate entirely.
What does stationary mean?
What does stationary mean?
a)
Paper to write letters with
b)
Staying in one place
c)
Land
d)
Melting quickly
2.
The main lesson, message or statement about life in the story.
a)
theme
b)
gist
c)
conclusion
d)
simile
3.
The problem or problems characters face in a literary work.
a)
conflict
b)
setting
c)
narrator
d)
alliteration
4.
A conclusion not directly provided by evidence, but able to be drawn from the facts at hand.
a)
inference
b)
opinion
c)
fact
d)
summary
5.
A direct comparison between two things that are not alike (usually using "is" or "was").
Ex. Joe is freezing.
Ex. Joe is freezing.
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
alliteration
6.
Arranged in order of time - what happens first, next, last.
a)
chronological order
b)
gist
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
alliteration
7.
The perspective, or vantage point, from which a story is told.
a)
point of view
b)
setting
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
alliteration
8.
Where and when the story takes place.
a)
setting
b)
character
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
point of view
9.
The person telling the story.
a)
narrator
b)
trait
c)
setting
d)
theme
10.
A personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty.
a)
opinion
b)
fact
c)
metaphor
d)
gist
11.
The feeling created in the reader by a literary work or passage; atmosphere.
a)
mood
b)
opinion
c)
gist
d)
theme
12.
A group of lines in a poem; a paragraph in a poem.
a)
stanza
b)
paragraph
c)
setting
d)
inference
13.
To get a point across or to show.
a)
convey or reflect
b)
analyze
c)
summarize
d)
infer
14.
A comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as."
Ex) Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.
Ex) Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
alliteration
15.
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes.
a)
personification
b)
alliteration
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
16.
A figure of speech where words are used to represent sounds.
Ex) Meow, Woof, Bam!
Ex) Meow, Woof, Bam!
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
idiom
17.
To show how things are alike or similar.
a)
compare
b)
contrast
c)
summarize
d)
analyze
18.
To describe differences between things.
a)
contrast
b)
compare
c)
setting
d)
opinion
19.
Conversations between characters.
a)
dialogue
b)
context
c)
similes
d)
traits
20.
Patterns of organization within a literary work or poem.
a)
structure
b)
setting
c)
point of view
d)
trait
21.
A passage or quotation taken from a book is called a(n)...
a)
text
b)
excerpt
c)
phrase
d)
statement
22.
A passage is ...
a)
a short piece of text
b)
a quotation
c)
a group of words standing together as a unit
d)
information at the bottom of the page
23.
The author's purpose for writing NON-FICTION...
a)
persuade
b)
inform
c)
entertain
d)
elaborate
24.
What are the small notes at the bottom of a page that given you additional information called?
a)
section
b)
statement
c)
header
d)
footnote
25.
To persuade, inform, or entertain are all examples of:
a)
author's reasoning
b)
author's purpose
c)
point of view
d)
text structure
26.
After all the walking on the Cherokee field trip, my feet were fatigued.
What is the synonym for the word fatigued?
What is the synonym for the word fatigued?
a)
broken
b)
tired
c)
energized
d)
sweaty
27.
The teacher was so cantankerous towards her students because she was battling a headache all day.
What is the antonym of the word cantankerous?
What is the antonym of the word cantankerous?
a)
grouchy
b)
angry
c)
stunning
d)
pleasant
28.
Proof in the text is called ...
a)
author's intent
b)
reasons
c)
support
d)
evidence
29.
A cause, an explanation, or a justification for an action or event.
a)
reasons
b)
author's intent
c)
evidence
d)
key details
30.
To SUPPORT your opinion means to...
a)
tell the author's point of view
b)
convey meaning
c)
provide reasons or evidence to prove your choice
d)
determine the main idea
31.
Again they searched meticulously, but no keys. If you did something meticulously, you would be-
a)
feeling silly.
b)
working very carefully.
c)
trying to finish quickly.
d)
trying to find something.
32.
Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard. A person who is haphazard is-
a)
lost
b)
lovable
c)
worried
d)
disorganized
33.
Tonya was relaxing with a magazine when her father walked in, looking perturbed and sounding annoyed, too. What words give you clues to the meaning of perturbed?
a)
can you help me
b)
her father walked in
c)
sounding annoyed, too
d)
relaxing with a magazine
34.
Luis was adamant and insisted, "But Mom said she was preparing dinner tonight!" The word that best defines adamant is-
a)
happy
b)
unsure
c)
nervous
d)
stubborn
35.
In late 2006, apiarists in the U.S. began reporting that their honey bees were dying. Some of these beekeepers lost 90 percent of their hives. What is the best definition of apiarists?
a)
hives
b)
problems
c)
honeybees
d)
beekeepers
36.
Based on the context clues in the sentence 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)
Nervous
b)
Discouraged
c)
Excited
d)
Relieved
37.
Based on context clues in the passage below, trifle means ______________.
Her cat was dying, and she worried about a trifle like her torn dress!
Her cat was dying, and she worried about a trifle like her torn dress!
a)
Little
b)
Giant
c)
Everything
d)
Hopeful
38.
The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.
What does garrulous mean?
What does garrulous mean?
a)
Quiet
b)
Secretive
c)
talkative
d)
Exhausted
39.
Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over
a)
inspiring
b)
disgusting
c)
boring
d)
dangerous
40.
Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything.
a)
crazy
b)
happy
c)
irritable
d)
angry
41.
Which is the correct meaning of the word spring in this sentence?
A spring popped through the mattress.
A spring popped through the mattress.
a)
To move upward or forward in a single quick motion.
b)
The season of new growth.
c)
A small stream of water flowing naturally from the earth.
d)
An elastic coil of metal.
42.
Which is the correct meaning of the word post in this sentence?
I will post a flyer to advertise the lunch specials.
I will post a flyer to advertise the lunch specials.
a)
A long piece of wood or other material set upright into the ground.
b)
The bar-like part of a stud earring.
c)
To display in a place for public view such as an announcement.
d)
To publish (a name) on a list.
43.
Which is the correct meaning of the word spell in the sentence?
The man told us he needed to sit for a spell.
The man told us he needed to sit for a spell.
a)
A short, indefinite period of time.
b)
A word or formula believed to be magic.
c)
To form words by means of letters.
44.
Which is the correct meaning of the word eye in the sentence?
The eye is the most dangerous area of the storm.
The eye is the most dangerous area of the storm.
a)
An organ of vision or light sensitivity.
b)
The circular area of calm at the center of a storm.
c)
A detective, especially a private investigator.
d)
To watch closely.
45.
This type of writing considers similarities and differences.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
cause & effect
46.
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
47.
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)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
48.
This type of writing gives information step-by-step.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
49.
This type of writing gives information step-by-step.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
50.
This type of writing is usually in chronological order.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
51.
This type of writing includes many adjectives, examples, or characteristics.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
52.
Free verse poetry does not have...
a)
stanzas
b)
plot or conflict
c)
rhyme or rhythm
d)
serious topic
53.
Two words that have the same ending sound are called...
a)
rhythm words
b)
repetitive words
c)
rhyming words
d)
stanza words
54.
a)
Bold Word
b)
Table of Contents
c)
Caption
d)
Joy
55.
a)
Jump
b)
Heading
c)
Title
d)
Win
56.
a)
Smile
b)
Bold Words
c)
World
d)
Map
57.
a)
Photograph
b)
Bird
c)
Heading
d)
Jump
58.
a)
Diagram
b)
Bold Words
c)
Heading
d)
Table of Contents
59.
a)
Glossary
b)
Map
c)
Photo
d)
Fun
60.
The series of related events that make up a story.
a)
plot
b)
theme
c)
gist
d)
setting
61.
My sister likes to jog around the block after dinner.
a)
(noun) one in a set of wooden plastic toys
b)
(verb) to shut out from view
c)
(noun) a portion or section of a city or town
d)
(verb) to stop the passing of something or someone
62.
Ten senators blocked the passage of the bill.
a)
(noun) a section or portion of a city or town
b)
(verb) to stop the passing of someone or something
c)
(verb) in sports, the act of stopping an opposing player
d)
(noun) one in a set of wooden or plastic toys
63.
Sit down or you will block my view of the stage.
a)
(noun) one in a set of wooden or plastic toys
b)
(verb) to shut out from view
c)
(noun) a rectangular section of a city or town
d)
(verb) to stop the passage of someone or something
64.
"Block that kick!" yelled the fans.
a)
(verb) to stop the passage of someone or something
b)
(verb) to shut out from view
c)
(noun) one of a wooden set or plastic toys
d)
(noun) a section of a city or neighborhood
65.
The infant built a tower of blocks and then knocked it down.
a)
(verb) to shut out from view
b)
(noun) a section of a city or town
c)
(noun) one in a set of wooden or plastic toys
d)
(verb) to stop the passage of someone or something
66.
Lots of rain in the desert is very rare.
a)
(adj) not often seen or found
b)
(adj) not dense, thin
c)
(adj) excellent
d)
(adj) cooked for a short time
67.
My dad grills my steak just how I like it, very rare.
a)
(adj) not dense, thin
b)
(adj) not often seen or found
c)
(adj) cooked just a little
d)
(adj) excellent
68.
Made up of primarily carbon dioxide, Mars has a very rare atmosphere.
a)
(adj) excellent
b)
(adj) cooked just a little
c)
(adj) not usually seen or found
d)
(adj) not dense, thin
69.
The rare student earned all A's for all of the years of school he attended.
a)
(adj) not usually seen or found
b)
(adj) excellent
c)
(adj) cooked just a little
d)
(adj) not dense, thin
70.
Where would you find an index?
a)
in the front of a book
b)
in the middle of the book
c)
in the margins of the book
d)
in the back of the book
71.
The purpose of the text feature below the photo is _______________.
a)
to show the main idea of the article to the reader.
b)
To convince the reader that snakes are dangerous
c)
To provide an explanation of the photo
d)
To inform the reader about the history of snakes.
72.
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.
73.
Which option correctly answers all of the questions according to the picture?
a)
broken window; entertained; falling star; the dog
b)
broken window; sad; soccer ball; the boy
c)
broken window; scared; baseball; the boy
d)
TV; entertained; a honey bee; bee catcher
74.
What is wrong with Carol?
a)
She is upset because she has been waiting on hold for a long time.
b)
She is sick and calling in to work.
c)
She hit her head.
d)
Her coffee is too hot!
75.
How does Marissa feel?
a)
overjoyed
b)
overwhelmed
c)
underappreciated
d)
ecstatic
76.
Why did ancient societies ____________ their colonies near rivers and streams?
a)
Convey
b)
Establish
c)
Infer
d)
Impact
77.
Proof that comes directly from the text is called _________ __________.
a)
Text Evidence
b)
Character Traits
c)
Inference
d)
Prediction
78.
What is a funny story used to entertain or engage at the beginning of a text?
a)
Article
b)
Anecdote
c)
Data
d)
Summary
79.
The reason that an author writes any text is called the _________ __________.
a)
Text Evidence
b)
Character Traits
c)
Author's Purpose
d)
Theme
80.
A conclusion a reader gets based on known facts is called an ____________.
a)
Inference
b)
Prediction
c)
Theme
d)
Guess
81.
Synonym for Illustrate
a)
Demonstrate
b)
Add to
c)
Express
d)
Create
82.
This means to explain in further detail
a)
Elaborate
b)
Theme
c)
Summarize
d)
Analyze
83.
These are clues found in the text that will help you determine the meaning of a word or phrase?
a)
Character Traits
b)
Text Evidence
c)
Context Clues
d)
Author's Purpose
84.
Synonym for Support
a)
Create
b)
Back up
c)
Recap
d)
Express
85.
Qualities that a character possesses within a text
a)
Context Clues
b)
Theme
c)
Central Idea
d)
Character Traits
86.
Which one is NOT an example of author's purpose?
a)
Explain
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
d)
Research
87.
Synonym for Summarize
a)
Recap
b)
Guess
c)
Create
d)
Communicate
88.
Synonym for Convey
a)
Express
b)
Talk
c)
Determine
d)
Cause
89.
Synonym for Illustrate
a)
Upset
b)
Show
c)
Understand
d)
Like
90.
This text structure explain something that happened and the reasons why.
a)
Compare and Contrast
b)
Description
c)
Cause and Effect
d)
Problem and Solution
91.
Synonym for Infer
a)
Guess
b)
Talk
c)
Predict
d)
Conclude
92.
Clues found within a text that will help you determine the meaning of a word or phrase.
a)
main Idea
b)
Inference
c)
Context Clues
d)
Theme
93.
Synonym for Development
a)
Comparison
b)
Destroy
c)
House
d)
Creation
94.
The lesson, message, or moral of a text
a)
Theme
b)
Central Idea
c)
Cause and Effect
d)
Description
95.
Synonym for Signficant
a)
Final
b)
New
c)
Important
d)
Overloaded
96.
Which of the following is NOT a step for finding the main idea?
a)
Look at the pictures.
b)
Read the first sentence.
c)
Underline/write down the clue words used repeatedly.
d)
Ask "Why did they write this?"
97.
What is the first thing you do when receiving an article or passage?
a)
Read the passage.
b)
Read the questions.
c)
Think about what you want for lunch.
d)
Eliminate two answers that do not make sense.
98.
This text structure discusses the similarities and differences of a topic.
a)
Compare and Contrast
b)
Problem and Solution
c)
Cause and Effect
d)
Description
99.
The ______________ is how the story ends or how the conflict is solved.
a)
Climax
b)
Resolution
c)
Prediction
d)
Setting
100.
Which is the correct spelling of your teacher's name?
a)
Hutchison
b)
Hutchenson
c)
Hutchinson
d)
Hutcherson
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