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WorksheetsELA Vocabulary
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
"The Moon ballooning in the sky"
What does the metaphor in the line suggest?
What does the metaphor in the line suggest?
a)
The Moon has a perfect shape
b)
The Moon appears to grow in size
c)
The Moon is brightly colored
d)
The Moon appears to move swiftly
2.
In "Bald eagle deaths raising concerns," which word is a synonym for restore?
a)
react
b)
repair
c)
reflect
d)
relate
3.
Which word is a synonym for expanding?
a)
searching
b)
planning
c)
growing
d)
observing
4.
Which word is an antonym for soothe?
a)
relax
b)
agitate
c)
imitate
d)
trasform
5.
"For months he puzzled his head over a suitable way of declaring his gratitude and at last conceived a couplet that delicately conveyed his feeling."
What does the phrase "puzzled his head" mean?
What does the phrase "puzzled his head" mean?
a)
wondered about
b)
talked about
c)
avoided
d)
believed
6.
"'Tomorrow you must go back to the magistrate and present to him three quite ordinary implements which I shall make ready for you. I will give you certain words to take along with these devices, and you must say them to the magistrate just as I tell them to you.'"
Which word from the sentences BEST helps the reader understand the meaning of the word implements?
Which word from the sentences BEST helps the reader understand the meaning of the word implements?
a)
present
b)
ordinary
c)
devices
d)
words
7.
"...no matter how difficult the problem he took to her, she always thought of a solution. Thanks to her wondrous acumen, the house of Fu-hsing prospered mightily."
What does the word acumen mean in the sentence above?
What does the word acumen mean in the sentence above?
a)
kindness to others
b)
the ability to make good decisions
c)
willingness to work hard
d)
the ability to cause change
8.
The meaning of the root "luna" helps the reader know that the word "lunar" refers to:
a)
space
b)
planets
c)
the Moon
d)
the Earth
9.
"Cold silence fell across the land."
What does the line most likely mean?
What does the line most likely mean?
a)
It became suddenly very quiet on the Moon
b)
The temperature dropped on the Moon
c)
It was cold on the spaceship going to the Moon
d)
The men talked quietly on the spaceship to the Moon
10.
In "Bald eagle deaths raising concerns," the meaning of the prefix "trans-" helps the reader know that "transmission" means:
a)
communication above
b)
communication beneath
c)
communication before
d)
communication across
11.
Which best describes a summary?
a)
a really long detailed piece of writing
b)
the entire text told in your own words
c)
a dumb thing that teachers make you write
d)
the main ideas and important details of a text
12.
What is the difference between retelling and summarizing?
a)
A summary is a long detailed paragraph and a retell is not.
b)
A retell is telling about all the events while a summary only talks about main ideas.
c)
Retelling and summarizing are the same thing.
d)
Retelling is a word used for little kids and summarizing is used for big kids.
13.
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Sometimes people feel sad.
b)
You should do good things for others.
c)
We're not always happy.
d)
There are many ways to make yourself feel better.
14.
When two unlike things are being compared using like or as, it is called a
a)
simile
b)
hyperbole
c)
idiom
d)
metaphor
15.
"My flowers were begging for water on the hot summer day" is an example of:
a)
antonym
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
hyperbole
16.
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.
17.
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.
18.
What type of figurative language is shown below:
EX: The cool lake water glistened like diamonds in the sun.
EX: The cool lake water glistened like diamonds in the sun.
a)
symbolism
b)
personification
c)
metaphor
d)
similes
19.
When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to CLARIFY them.
Clarify means:
Clarify means:
a)
remove
b)
call
c)
explain
d)
stop
20.
The thought of eating a rat is ABHORRENT to most people.
Abhorrent means:
Abhorrent means:
a)
fun
b)
horrible
c)
delicious
d)
exciting
21.
Read the passage below. Which word or words best helps you understand the meaning of the word obedient?
The obedient child always followed her mother's requests. That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.
The obedient child always followed her mother's requests. That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.
a)
Followed her mother's requests
b)
Folded her clothes
c)
Brushed her teeth
d)
That night
22.
First hand account is written in
a)
first person point of view
b)
second person point of view
c)
third person point of view
23.
Choose the example of a first hand account
a)
interview
b)
encyclopedia
c)
textbook
d)
nonfiction books
24.
You can find 3rd person point of view by finding
a)
I, me, we, us
b)
he, she, they, characters' names
c)
you, your
25.
You read a book about World War I. It includes letters written from the soldiers to their loved ones back home in America, telling them about the war. The letters are...
a)
firsthand account
b)
secondhand account
26.
The lost campers SWELTERED in the heat of the desert sun.
Sweltered means:
Sweltered means:
a)
ate
b)
burned
c)
slept
d)
sunbathed
27.
Understanding the Mystery of Myths
Unicorn, a Mythical Creature
By: Sue Peterson
Susan knew that her language arts teacher encouraged the students to become better writers by keeping a journal of stories. Mr. Christiansen would assign topics every night, but once in awhile there would be a free choice writing and the students could write about any topic of their choice. When Mr. Christiansen announced that Wednesday’s topic would be free choice, Susan was delighted. She knew just what to write about. She wanted to write about unicorns.
Pick the sentence below that would explain why Susan was delighted about the writing topic
Unicorn, a Mythical Creature
By: Sue Peterson
Susan knew that her language arts teacher encouraged the students to become better writers by keeping a journal of stories. Mr. Christiansen would assign topics every night, but once in awhile there would be a free choice writing and the students could write about any topic of their choice. When Mr. Christiansen announced that Wednesday’s topic would be free choice, Susan was delighted. She knew just what to write about. She wanted to write about unicorns.
Pick the sentence below that would explain why Susan was delighted about the writing topic
a)
"She knew just what to write about."
b)
"Peterson Susan knew that her language arts teacher encouraged the students to become writers."
c)
" When Mr. Christiansen announced that Wednesday's topic would be free choice..."
d)
" She wanted to write about Unicorns."
28.
What tense means right now?
a)
past
b)
present
c)
future
d)
none of the above
29.
What tense means already happened?
a)
present
b)
past
c)
future
d)
all of the above
30.
What tense means it will happen?
a)
past
b)
present
c)
future
d)
present perfect
31.
What tense is the verb in the following sentence?
The boys played football last weekend.
The boys played football last weekend.
a)
future
b)
past
c)
future
32.
Fill in the verb in the correct tense.
He _________ with such vigor.
He _________ with such vigor.
a)
speaked
b)
spoke
c)
speaking
d)
will speak
33.
What is the tense of the verb?
Susan will see the movie on Friday.
Susan will see the movie on Friday.
a)
Present
b)
Past
c)
Future
34.
What is the tense of the verb?
Chase ate all of his vegetables.
Chase ate all of his vegetables.
a)
Present
b)
Past
c)
Future
35.
What is the tense of the verb?
We will dance all night long.
We will dance all night long.
a)
Present
b)
Past
c)
Future
36.
What is the tense of the verb?
I took papers home to grade, but I watched TV instead.
I took papers home to grade, but I watched TV instead.
a)
Present
b)
Past
c)
Future
37.
What is the tense of the verb?
The picture will fade over time.
The picture will fade over time.
a)
Present
b)
Past
c)
Future
38.
What word should be added to the sentence so that it takes place in the future?
If Camille doesn't leave now, she ___be late for her doctor's appointment.
If Camille doesn't leave now, she ___be late for her doctor's appointment.
a)
correct as is
b)
will be
c)
is
d)
are being
39.
What is the past tense form of keep?
a)
keeped
b)
will keep
c)
keeping
d)
kept
40.
What is the present tense form of keep?
a)
keeped
b)
kept
c)
keeps
d)
will keep
41.
What is the future tense form of study?
a)
will study
b)
will studying
c)
will studied
d)
will studyed
42.
Since Erica wanted to go with us she had to get ready in a hurry.
Where should a comma be added to correct the error?
Where should a comma be added to correct the error?
a)
after SINCE
b)
after WANTED
c)
after US
d)
after READY
43.
to give special importance to
a)
visualize
b)
emphasize
c)
reveal
d)
detect
44.
"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
What can you infer about Violet?
What can you infer about Violet?
a)
She is energetic
b)
She is shy
c)
She is mean
d)
She hates people
45.
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.
46.
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.
47.
We go to the mountains every winter for vacation.
What point of view is this statement written from?
What point of view is this statement written from?
a)
3rd person objective
b)
1st person
c)
3rd person limited
d)
2nd person
48.
Identify the point of view: "Cold chills scurried up and down my back and I shivered as the roller coaster clambered up the steep track."
a)
First Person
b)
Second Person
c)
Third Person Limited
d)
Third Person Omniscient
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