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WorksheetsMy Brother Martin
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
L 4.6
What does the word captured mean in the sentence below?
The police captured the criminal.
What does the word captured mean in the sentence below?
The police captured the criminal.
a)
accused
b)
caught
c)
returned
d)
sentenced
2.
L 4.6
What does the word example mean in the sentence below?
The teacher wrote the math example on the board.
What does the word example mean in the sentence below?
The teacher wrote the math example on the board.
a)
assignment
b)
fact
c)
model
d)
practice
3.
L 4.6
What does the word preferred mean in the sentence below?
The children preferred the turkey sandwich to the peanut butter sandwich.
What does the word preferred mean in the sentence below?
The children preferred the turkey sandwich to the peanut butter sandwich.
a)
asked for
b)
liked better
c)
prepared for
d)
showed no interest
4.
L 4.6
What does the word nourishing mean in the sentence below?
We ate a nourishing lunch before competing in the game.
What does the word nourishing mean in the sentence below?
We ate a nourishing lunch before competing in the game.
a)
healthful
b)
huge
c)
light
d)
powerful
5.
L 4.6
What does the word numerous mean in the sentence below?
Ellie had numerous questions after reading the book.
What does the word numerous mean in the sentence below?
Ellie had numerous questions after reading the book.
a)
confusing
b)
difficult
c)
many
d)
unanswered
6.
L 4.4b
What does the word incorrect mean in the sentence below?
Lauren had one incorrect problem on the test.
What does the word incorrect mean in the sentence below?
Lauren had one incorrect problem on the test.
a)
complicated
b)
essay
c)
long
d)
wrong
7.
L 4.4b
What does the word impolite mean in the sentence below?
Brad was in a rush, but he did not mean to impolite.
What does the word impolite mean in the sentence below?
Brad was in a rush, but he did not mean to impolite.
a)
aggressive
b)
gloomy
c)
mean
d)
rude
8.
L 4.4b
What does the word illegal mean in the sentence below?
It is illegal to drive without a license.
What does the word illegal mean in the sentence below?
It is illegal to drive without a license.
a)
not safe
b)
morally wrong
c)
against the law
d)
accepted as true
9.
L 4.4b
What does the word incomplete mean in the sentence below?
Vanessa's homework assignment was incomplete.
What does the word incomplete mean in the sentence below?
Vanessa's homework assignment was incomplete.
a)
lost
b)
messy
c)
corrected
d)
not finished
10.
L 4.4b
What does the word irresponsible mean in the sentence below?
It was irresponsible of Dave to leave the door unlocked.
What does the word irresponsible mean in the sentence below?
It was irresponsible of Dave to leave the door unlocked.
a)
not responsible
b)
too responsible
c)
a way of being responsible
d)
someone who is responsible
11.
RI 4.8
What is the author's MAIN purpose for writing this article?
What is the author's MAIN purpose for writing this article?
a)
to describe life in Atlanta during segregation
b)
to entertain readers with a story of three siblings
c)
to inform readers of Matin Luther King Jr.'s young life
d)
to persuade readers to treat each other with respect and kindness
12.
RI 4.8
How does the reader learn the purpose of the article?
How does the reader learn the purpose of the article?
a)
It is told by a charater
b)
It is stated by the author
c)
It is implied by the author
d)
It is identifuied in the last paragraph
13.
RI 4.8
Why does the author tell how the children used the fur piece?
Why does the author tell how the children used the fur piece?
a)
to show why they were always in trouble
b)
to show that they like to play jokes on people
c)
to show how much they loved their grandmother
d)
to show when they learned their skin color caused them pain
14.
RI 4.8
Which word BEST describes how the author feels about M.L.?
Which word BEST describes how the author feels about M.L.?
a)
angry
b)
jealous
c)
nervous
d)
respectful
15.
RI 4.3
What job did the children's father have ?
What job did the children's father have ?
a)
minister
b)
musician
c)
singer
d)
writer
16.
RI 4.3
The author says that "some restaurants refused to serve us and hotels would't give us rooms." What historical fact do these details show?
The author says that "some restaurants refused to serve us and hotels would't give us rooms." What historical fact do these details show?
a)
difficulties poor familes had in the 1940s
b)
difficulties large families had in the 1940s
c)
unfair treatment in the north after the Civil Rights Movement
d)
segregation laws in the soth before the Civil Rights Movement
17.
L 4.5b
What does the author mean when she says that Daddy "practiced what he preached?"
What does the author mean when she says that Daddy "practiced what he preached?"
a)
Daddy had difficulty speaking
b)
Daddy memorized his sermons
c)
Daddy lived up to the beliefs he taught
d)
Daddy gave the same sermons to everyone
18.
RI 4.3
What happened when Daddy went to buy shoes for M.L.?
What happened when Daddy went to buy shoes for M.L.?
a)
Daddy took a job selling shoes
b)
Daddy got into a fight with the store owner
c)
Daddy refused to be served at the back of the store
d)
Daddy did not have enough money to buy the shoes
19.
L 4.5b
What does M.L. mean when he says these words to his mother?
"Mother Dear, one day I'm going to turn this world upside down."
What does M.L. mean when he says these words to his mother?
"Mother Dear, one day I'm going to turn this world upside down."
a)
He intends to play tricks on people
b)
He intends to fight for racial justice
c)
He intends to travel around the world
d)
He intends to search for something he lost
20.
RI 4.3b
What historical event do these closing words suggest?
And when he was much older, my brother M.L. dreamed a dream..."
What historical event do these closing words suggest?
And when he was much older, my brother M.L. dreamed a dream..."
a)
Martin Luther King's violent death
b)
Martin Luther King's election to office
c)
Matrin Luther King's retirement from work
d)
Martin Luther King's most famous speech
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