WorksheetsComing Distractions: Questioning Movies
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What does the word entertaining mean in the sentence below?
The crowd enjoyed watching the talent show because it was very entertaining to see.
The crowd enjoyed watching the talent show because it was very entertaining to see.
a)
amusing
b)
difficult
c)
important
d)
powerful
2.
What does the word advertise mean in the sentence below?
Mr. Ross will advertise the grand opening of his piano store.
Mr. Ross will advertise the grand opening of his piano store.
a)
announce the sale of a business
b)
offer free products to customers
c)
make something known to others
d)
invite the publist to a free performance
3.
What does the word focus mean in the sentence below?
Today's history lesson will focus on early explorers.
Today's history lesson will focus on early explorers.
a)
concentrate
b)
improve
c)
practice
d)
remember
4.
What does the word generated mean in the sentence below?
The campfire generated a lot of heat that kept everyone warm.
The campfire generated a lot of heat that kept everyone warm.
a)
burned
b)
fanned
c)
prepared
d)
produced
5.
What does the word critics mean in the sentence below?
The critics did not like the actor's performance.
The critics did not like the actor's performance.
a)
directors
b)
fans
c)
reviewers
d)
students
6.
What does the word symphony mean in the sentence below?
The audience enjoyed the composer's new symphony.
The audience enjoyed the composer's new symphony.
a)
conductor
b)
instrument
c)
music
d)
musician
7.
What does the word autograph mean in the sentence below?
We stood in line to get the author's autograph.
We stood in line to get the author's autograph.
a)
book
b)
picture
c)
signature
d)
smile
8.
What does the word photosynthesis mean in the sentence below?
A plant needs sunlight for photosynthesis.
A plant needs sunlight for photosynthesis.
a)
process of growing taller
b)
process of producing flowers
c)
process of using light to make food
d)
process of using roots to take in water
9.
What does the word phonics mean in the sentence below?
The teacher taught phonics during reading class.
The teacher taught phonics during reading class.
a)
the act of reading without stopping
b)
the connection between letters and sounds
c)
the method of reading in which you reread material
d)
the practice of reading out loud to others in a group
10.
What does the word telegraph mean in the sentence below?
The soldier delivered the telegraph to the general.
The soldier delivered the telegraph to the general.
a)
maps used for planning
b)
treaty signed by two people
c)
message sent through cables
d)
orders carried out by an army
11.
How can you tell this sentence from the article states a fact?
Every time cinematographers look through their camera they frame their shot.
Every time cinematographers look through their camera they frame their shot.
a)
It was written by the author
b)
Most people know this information
c)
The word cinematographer can be found in a dictionary
d)
The information can be proven by checking a reference source
12.
Which word from the article signals an opinion?
a)
movies
b)
reason
c)
thrilling
d)
watching
13.
Which of these sentences is an opinion?
a)
Movies are fun to watch.
b)
Movie posters tell about a movie.
c)
Moviemakers leave things out of a frame.
d)
Some movies deal with people and their problems.
14.
Which of these sentences best expresses the article's MAIN idea?
a)
Movies are an entertainging escape from reality, and we should just enjoy them.
b)
Never believe anything you see in a movie because movie makers can't be trusted.
c)
You can learn to be a moviemaker yourself by learning a few basic techniques.
d)
It is important to understand moviemaking techniques and ask questions about movies.
15.
Which of these sentences is a fact?
a)
Studios advertise their movies like crazy.
b)
Blogs are the best way to promote movies.
c)
A character shown in a well lit area is a happy and safe.
d)
Movie stars give interviews on television and radio.
16.
Which of these sentences from the article is an opinion?
a)
"Their reviews carry a lot of weight."
b)
"It takes a lot of ingredients to mix up a film."
c)
"Movie critics get to see movies before the public."
d)
"Moviemakers have to decide what to keep and what to cut."
17.
What does the term panned mean in the sentences below?
So the camera became the shark. When the "shark" moved, the camera was panned.
So the camera became the shark. When the "shark" moved, the camera was panned.
a)
moved back and forth
b)
dropped into the water
c)
set to film at a faster speed
d)
covered with a special screen
18.
Which of these is NOT a technique the article describes as making movies more exciting?
a)
CGI
b)
JPM
c)
quick cuts
d)
voiceovers
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