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WorksheetsQuarter TWO review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 22mins
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Class
Date
1.
An author's main idea is...
a)
the purpose
b)
the topic
c)
the main point about the topic
d)
the format of writing
2.
Which of the following sentences is NOT a run-on
a)
I got lots of presents I ate cookies
b)
I made Christmas cookies, and we drank eggnog.
c)
After making Christmas cookies.
d)
The snow fell, I went sledding
3.
What is the point of view of this sentence:
Jerry knew he was getting sick.
Jerry knew he was getting sick.
a)
1st person
b)
3rd person limited
c)
2nd person
4.
What is the point-of-view of this sentence?
I knew I was getting sick
I knew I was getting sick
a)
1st person
b)
3rd person limited
c)
2nd person
5.
Which type of point-of-view follows only ONE character, where the narrator is usually the main character using I pronouns.
a)
1st person
b)
3rd person limited
c)
2nd sperson
d)
3rd person omniscient
6.
Which type of point-of-view follows more than one character, where the narrator can see many thoughts of characters.
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person limited
d)
3rd person omniscient
7.
Which sentence IS a run-on?
a)
The snow fell quickly.
b)
We built a snowman in the back.
c)
We built a snowman, and we had hot chocolate.
d)
We went sledding, we had hot chocolate.
8.
If you were writing a how-to essay on baking cake, and your first body paragraph was about materials needed, what would be a good topic sentence?
a)
You will need a bowl and spoons.
b)
To begin, you will need a bowl.
c)
Finally, you will need materials.
d)
In the beginning, you will need plenty of materials to bake a cake.
9.
If you were writing an essay on the magic of macaroni and cheese, and your last body paragraph was on different types of cheeses you could use, what might be a good concluding sentence?
a)
Try using a mix of provolone and shredded mozzarella.
b)
First, you will need to choose your type of cheese.
c)
I recommend a mix of sharp cheddar and mild cheddar.
d)
All-in-all, using a few different types of cheese will make your mac&cheese a great meal.
10.
Irony is...
a)
when the opposite happens as what you'd expect
b)
when you expect something and it happens
11.
The irony of this cartoon is...
a)
Santa is visiting New York
b)
You wouldn't expect people to leave veggies and tofu for Santa
c)
People leave cookies for Santa
d)
cookies are fattening
12.
A healthy paragraph is...
a)
at least one sentence
b)
at least two sentences
c)
at least three sentences
d)
five or more sentences
13.
What is the text structure of this paragraph?
We have lots of issues here at Clay. For example, passing periods are way too short. Kids are running over themselves to get to class. I propose we lengthen passing periods to six minutes.
We have lots of issues here at Clay. For example, passing periods are way too short. Kids are running over themselves to get to class. I propose we lengthen passing periods to six minutes.
a)
cause/effect
b)
time and sequence
c)
problem and solution
d)
description
14.
What is the text structure of this paragraph?
We had a great trip to New York. First, we visited the Empire State Building. Next, we saw the Statue of Liberty. Finally, we ate in Little Italy.
We had a great trip to New York. First, we visited the Empire State Building. Next, we saw the Statue of Liberty. Finally, we ate in Little Italy.
a)
cause/effect
b)
problem and solution
c)
time and sequence
d)
description
15.
Which of the following would make a good title for a memoir on climbing the Eiffel Tower?
a)
"The Day I Climbed the Eiffel Tower"
b)
"Eiffel Tower Fun!"
c)
"La Tour d'Eiffel"
d)
"The Climb in the Dark"
16.
Perspective is...
a)
1st or 3rd person
b)
how the narrator sees a certain situation; their opinion
c)
omniscient
17.
Which sentence shows rather than tells?
a)
I was frightened.
b)
I was scared.
c)
I screamed.
d)
Everything was really creepy and scary.
18.
Which of the following is NOT true about conclusions in informative writing?
a)
should always be a separate paragraph
b)
should only be a sentence
c)
should remind the reader of main points/main idea
d)
should leave the reader with something to think about
19.
Which transition word would work best in this sentence:
I wanted to go sledding; _____________, the snow melted.
I wanted to go sledding; _____________, the snow melted.
a)
SO or BECAUSE
b)
NEVERTHELESS or HOWEVER
c)
SINCE or AFTER
d)
FURTHERMORE or FOR EXAMPLE
20.
What would be a good title for a how-to essay on camping?
a)
"How to Go Camping"
b)
"Survival in the Woods"
c)
"Camping Fun"
d)
"Camping and the Outdoors"
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