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WorksheetsReview Unit Test 5
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A prefix or suffix added to a root word to change meaning or part of speech
a)
affix
b)
informational text
c)
third person omniscient
d)
character development
2.
The way in which a character changes over time or throughout the course of a fictional story
a)
character development
b)
point of view
c)
author's perspective
d)
cause and
3.
A struggle or battle a character experiences in a story
a)
conflict
b)
definition/explanation
c)
root word
d)
description
4.
Hints an author gives to help define an unknown word
a)
metaphor
b)
author's perspective
c)
prediction
d)
context clues
5.
Conclusions made by using background knowledge and clues from the story
a)
literary text
b)
prediction
c)
inference
d)
sequence/chronological
6.
Phrases used to add style or bring life to writing
a)
conflict
b)
plot development
c)
imagery
d)
literary devices
7.
The overall idea of a text
a)
description
b)
main idea
c)
text features
d)
thesis
8.
Different ways of organizing information based on the author's purpose
a)
compound sentence
b)
organizational patterns
c)
simile
d)
character vs. character
9.
The series of events within a story
a)
homophone
b)
point of view
c)
plot development
d)
analogy
10.
The perspective from which a story is told
a)
writing process
b)
description
c)
compound sentence
d)
point of view
11.
An educated guess at what will happen in the future
a)
character development
b)
compound sentence
c)
literary text
d)
prediction
12.
The basic part of a word after all affixes have been removed
a)
supporting details
b)
text features
c)
root word
d)
climax
13.
A shortened version of a text that includes the main idea and supporting details
a)
summary
b)
point of view
c)
root word
d)
imagery
14.
The statements that support the overall idea of a text
a)
simple sentence
b)
literary devices
c)
character vs. self
d)
supporting details
15.
Proof found within the text
a)
character development
b)
exposition
c)
text evidence
d)
analogy
16.
Parts of a nonfiction text that help the reader find information and understand what they read
a)
character development
b)
author's purpose
c)
homograph
d)
text features
17.
The message the author wants to convey in a story. A life lesson learned
a)
theme
b)
falling action
c)
character vs. nature
d)
onomatopoeia
18.
The steps needed to be a successful writer (plan, draft, revise, edit, publish)
a)
root word
b)
character vs. self
c)
conflict
d)
writing process
19.
What are character traits?
a)
physical descriptions
b)
qualities, such as insecurity or bravery
c)
places a character has been
d)
what a character says
20.
What character trait is revealed?
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off-beat and missed several moves, but she pushed herself through the routine.
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off-beat and missed several moves, but she pushed herself through the routine.
a)
passionate
b)
nervous
c)
tired
d)
bored
21.
Travis began the school year the same as always. He never studied or completed his homework. Each report card showed the same poor grades. Although his parents encouraged him, by the end of the year, he was still doing poorly.
a)
round character
b)
static character
c)
antagonist
d)
dynamic character
22.
Even though she loved to dance, Shannon was nervous about joining the dance team. She tried out and made it, but never said a word to anyone. At each dance practice, Shannon got a little more comfortable with her team. By the end of the season, not only did she make friends, but she even taught the team a few dance moves.
a)
dynamic character
b)
flat character
c)
static character
d)
antagonist
23.
How is the character's traits revealed?
Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk. Thinking back to that morning, she felt remorse over the way she had talked to her mom.
Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk. Thinking back to that morning, she felt remorse over the way she had talked to her mom.
a)
actions
b)
thoughts
c)
statements
d)
interactions with other characters
24.
Madison Murphy was always happy. No matter how bad of a day he had, he always had a smile on his face.
What type of character is Madison?
What type of character is Madison?
a)
flat character
b)
round character
c)
dynamic character
d)
minor character
25.
Which is NOT a character trait?
a)
bossy
b)
scared
c)
responsible
d)
shy
26.
Type of character who opposes the main character. This character goes against the main character.
a)
Protagonist
b)
Antagonist
c)
Dynamic
d)
Flat
27.
likes to tell others what to do
a)
irresponsible
b)
bossy
c)
thoughtless
28.
shows concern and love for others
a)
selfish
b)
caring
c)
mature
29.
reliable or worthy of trust
a)
dependable
b)
sensitive
c)
courageous
30.
demonstrates the ability to face the difficulty or danger without fear
a)
anxious
b)
caring
c)
courageous
31.
What text structure explains why something happened or explains the effects of something?
a)
Compare or Contrast
b)
Problem or Solution
c)
Cause or Effect
d)
Sequence
32.
What text structure talks about order in time?
a)
Chronological
b)
Compare and Contrast
c)
Cause and Effect
d)
Problem or Solution
33.
The text structure that describes the order steps occurred is called_______.
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Sequence
c)
Compare and Contrast
d)
Problem and Siolution
34.
When you are finding similarities and differences within in a text, what text structure is this format?
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Problem and Solution
c)
Sequence
d)
Compare and Contrast
35.
The text structure is similar to cause and effect, but it has an answer with an opinion.
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Problem and Solution
c)
Compare and Contrast
d)
Chronological
36.
Here are two popular sports played at Milton, basketball and volleyball. Both take place inside of the gym at Milton. Also, each sport has two teams of people. In basketball, however, the ball can be played off of the floor, and in volleyball, the ball cannot touch the floor or it is out of play. Basketball and volleyball are popular sports at Milton. What text structure is this?
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Compare and Contrast
c)
Problem and Solution
d)
Sequence
37.
Lots of students fail classes. Some students fail because the work is too hard for them. Other times they may fail because they are lazy, and don’t do any work. Another reason why students may fail is if they don’t go to school. If you’re not in class you may miss a lot. Many students fail classes every quarter. What text structure is this?
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Compare and Contrast
c)
Problem and Solution
d)
Sequence
38.
Dr. Knapp doesn’t want people to sit back and let the toad vanish. He believes that everyone is responsible for restoring the toad species. Dr. Knapp thinks we could help restore the toad population if we stop mowing parts of our lawns and let the grass grow wild to reserve space for the toad. He also believes we need to stop using pesticides and fertilizers. The chemicals kill the insects that toads eat. If we preserve some spaces in our lawns and stop using fertilizers, Dr. Knapp believes we can save the toads. What text structure is this?
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Problem and Solution
c)
Sequence
d)
Compare and Contrast
39.
Devers experienced the highlight of any sprinter’s career, as she stood on the huge platform in the giant stadium and received an Olympic gold medal.
Eighteen months earlier she wasn’t thinking about running. She was hoping that she would be able to walk again. Just four years earlier, in the summer of 1988, as Devers was training for the Olympic Games, to be held in Seoul, South Korea, she began to feel very tired all the time and failed to make the Olympic finals. What text structure is this?
Eighteen months earlier she wasn’t thinking about running. She was hoping that she would be able to walk again. Just four years earlier, in the summer of 1988, as Devers was training for the Olympic Games, to be held in Seoul, South Korea, she began to feel very tired all the time and failed to make the Olympic finals. What text structure is this?
a)
Problem and Soluton
b)
Compare and Contrast
c)
Chronological
d)
Cause and Effect
40.
Pop out (remove) the egg yolks to a small bowl and mash with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard powder, vinegar, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Fill the empty egg white shells with the mixture and sprinkle lightly with paprika. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to one day before serving. What s the text structure?
a)
Sequence
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Chronological
d)
Problem and Solution
41.
A pamphlet urging people not to eat animals or use products made from animals or animal suffering because the author thinks that is cruel and unnecessary
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
42.
A book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
43.
A cook book containing recipes for making cakes, cookies, and other desserts.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
44.
The story of a young woman who, after the death of her grandfather, quit her job in the business world and returned home to help her aging grandmother
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
45.
A politician's speech about how health insurance should be provided to all families
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
46.
An article comparing and contrasting American and European health care systems
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
47.
A website describing a local dog leash ordinance, describing its history and the penalties for walking around with one's dog unleashed
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
48.
A section in a history book describing the conditions and causes of the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930s
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
49.
A story about a family trying to stick together and survive through the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930s
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
50.
How is a one page printout showing how to put together a coffee table that came in a box informative?
a)
The author provides you information on assembling a coffee table.
b)
The author persuades you with information on assembling a coffee table.
c)
The author entertains you with information on assembling a coffee table.
51.
How is a speech in which a student promises daily pizza rations if he is elected class president persuasive?
a)
The author attempts to influence people with this speech.
b)
The author attempts to entertain people with this speech.
c)
The author attempts to inform people with this speech.
52.
The lilliputian rock that I found for my science project was very hard to see without using a special microscope.
What does lilliputian mean?
What does lilliputian mean?
a)
huge
b)
very small; tiny
c)
enormous
d)
extremely difficult
53.
Michael Jordan is renowned for the way he played basketball, while Albert Pujols is renowned for the way he plays baseball.
What does renowned mean?
What does renowned mean?
a)
famous; well-known
b)
mysterious
c)
hated
d)
awkward; clumsy
54.
The pestiferous little boy was sent to the principal's office because he started a fight and stole his teacher's cell phone.
What does pestiferous mean?
What does pestiferous mean?
a)
intelligent
b)
sweet; angelic
c)
troublesome; annoying
d)
enthusiastic
55.
As Lily walked through the park, she noticed a mangy, old dog that looked and smelled like he hadn't had a bath for months.
What does mangy mean?
What does mangy mean?
a)
well-cared for
b)
elegant; sophisticated
c)
extremely clean
d)
shabby; dirty
56.
The thought of eating a deep-fried rat is abhorrent to most people.
What does abhorrent mean?
What does abhorrent mean?
a)
fun
b)
horrible
c)
delicious
d)
exciting
57.
What is the PREFIX in the word UNCOVER?
a)
un
b)
cov
c)
cover
d)
er
58.
What is the ROOT WORD in DISLIKE?
a)
like
b)
dis
c)
disli
d)
ke
59.
What is the MEANING of the word REHEAT?
a)
To heat before
b)
To heat again
c)
To not heat
d)
To heat after
60.
A suffix goes _______of a word.
a)
at the beginning
b)
in the middle
c)
at the end
61.
The suffix -less means
ex. careless
ex. careless
a)
full of
b)
without
c)
not
d)
does not
62.
Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”
What is the problem?
What is the problem?
a)
The TV is broken.
b)
The bathtub is overflowing.
c)
There is no soap in the bathroom.
d)
The stove was left turned on.
63.
Mary was standing on the sidewalk. Then, she saw a butterfly. She got a net. She chased the butterfly.
a)
Mary will try to catch a spider.
b)
Mary will run and play.
c)
Mary will try to catch the butterfly in her net.
d)
Mary will try to catch a moth.
64.
Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.
Sam is most likely going to ___________________.
Sam is most likely going to ___________________.
a)
the beach
b)
school
c)
the mall
d)
the library
65.
It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack. Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.
a)
got her sunglasses
b)
made a sandwich
c)
picked up her umbrella
d)
put on sandals
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