WorksheetsELA Unit 3 Test Review
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
b)
It is also fun to look for shells.
c)
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
d)
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
2.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
b)
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
c)
They learn how to work together as teammates.
d)
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
3.
It was backward day at school. The students had to do things backward. Some of them wore their T-shirts backward. They took a test before they studied the lesson. Dessert was served first instead of last. They tried to walk home backward, but they bumped into each other and fell down.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Dessert is supposed to come last.
b)
The students had a backward day.
c)
It is hard to do things backward.
d)
Students failed their tests.
4.
The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year. The Statue of Liberty is a 151 foot tall statue of a woman holding a book and a torch. It was a gift of friendship from the people of France. It has become the universal symbol for freedom.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
a)
The Statue of Liberty is an amazing statue
b)
The Statue of Liberty is 151 feet tall
c)
Thousands of people visit the Statues of Liberty each year
d)
It was a gift of friendship from France
5.
Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagra River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagra Falls is located on the American and Canadian border. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
a)
The American Falls is 167 feet high
b)
The Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high
c)
Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America
d)
It is located between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie
6.
Danger often appears in the most unexpected places. People usually think of the bathtub as a safe, quiet place. But more accidents occur there than anywhere else in the home. Slips or falls that occur while entering and leaving the tub injure thousands of people every year. Most people think of a baker as having a safe and pleasant job; however, rolling, kneading, and pounding dough causes clouds of flour dust, which can enter the lungs and disable the baker.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
a)
Some activities are more dangerous than they look
b)
thousands of people are hurt in tub accidents every year
c)
People think bakers have a safe job
d)
Bakers can be disable by flour in their lungs
7.
The NAACP's sit-in was a great way to get people to think.
a)
Objective
b)
Subjective
8.
Research shows that dogs can lower an owner's blood pressure.
a)
Objective
b)
Subjecitve
9.
Which of the following is an example of objective description?
a)
I was so angry when she dropped the newly polished, red, juicy apple.
b)
The yellow bird flew into its nest at 4 in the morning.
c)
I can't believe she bought that ugly forest green sweater.
d)
I cannot stand her.
10.
"They plan to kill General Washington." He closed the book, set it on the floor, and leaned forward, his elbows on his knees. "Tell me all" (103).
What is the tone of the dialogue?
What is the tone of the dialogue?
a)
informal
b)
happy
c)
serious
d)
optomistic
11.
What is the tone of the following text?
"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you slink away!" (108).
"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you slink away!" (108).
a)
pleased
b)
angry
c)
happy
d)
suspicious
12.
"Folks were prickly and fearful. Loyalist shopkeepers had been tarred and feathered by angry mobs and their shops destroyed. Each day dawned hotter than the one before" (106).
What is the mood of the passage?
What is the mood of the passage?
a)
romantic
b)
sorrowful
c)
joyful
d)
suspenseful
13.
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Iman sat down and brushed back her raven black hair.
Iman sat down and brushed back her raven black hair.
a)
Direct
b)
Indirect
14.
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Larry looked lethargic.
Larry looked lethargic.
a)
Direct
b)
Indirect
15.
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
When Gill passed gas in class, his face turned red.
When Gill passed gas in class, his face turned red.
a)
Direct
b)
Indirect
16.
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Mrs. Gwizdala forcefully pushed the laptop out of the way to snag the popcorn bag.
Mrs. Gwizdala forcefully pushed the laptop out of the way to snag the popcorn bag.
a)
Direct
b)
Indirect
17.
Exclaiming “Oh great!” after failing an exam
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
18.
In the movie, "Toy Story", human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move but the audience is.
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
19.
A pilot with a fear of heights
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
20.
In horror movies, the audience is aware that there is a killer in the house, but the character does not and they proceed to enter.
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
21.
A man looked out of the window to see the storm intensify. He turned to his friend and said “Wonderful weather we’re having!”
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
22.
Read the story below. Then choose the message/theme that fits the story.
In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An ant passed by, bearing along with great effort an ear of corn he was taking to the nest. "Why not come and chat with me," said the grasshopper, "instead of toiling away with work?" "I am helping to lay up food for the winter," said the ant, "and I recommend you do the same." "Why bother about winter?" said the grasshopper; we have plenty of food right now." But the ant went on its way and continued to gather food. When winter came, the Grasshopper had no food and found itself dying of hunger, while the ants had plenty of food to go around from what they collected in the summer. Then the Grasshopper knew.
In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An ant passed by, bearing along with great effort an ear of corn he was taking to the nest. "Why not come and chat with me," said the grasshopper, "instead of toiling away with work?" "I am helping to lay up food for the winter," said the ant, "and I recommend you do the same." "Why bother about winter?" said the grasshopper; we have plenty of food right now." But the ant went on its way and continued to gather food. When winter came, the Grasshopper had no food and found itself dying of hunger, while the ants had plenty of food to go around from what they collected in the summer. Then the Grasshopper knew.
a)
Hard work now will pay off later.
b)
It is better to play than to work hard.
c)
Grasshoppers are smarter than ants.
d)
Ants work together better than Grasshoppers.
23.
Read the story below. Then choose the message/theme that best fits the story.
A monkey put his hand into a jar of cookies. He grasped as many as he could possibly hold, but when he tried to pull out his hand, he was prevented from doing so by the neck of the cookie jar. Unwilling to lose the cookies, and yet unable to withdraw his hand, he burst into tears and was disappointed. Now he couldn't eat any cookies.
A monkey put his hand into a jar of cookies. He grasped as many as he could possibly hold, but when he tried to pull out his hand, he was prevented from doing so by the neck of the cookie jar. Unwilling to lose the cookies, and yet unable to withdraw his hand, he burst into tears and was disappointed. Now he couldn't eat any cookies.
a)
Don't be greedy.
b)
Make sure you keep cookies in a jar with a wide neck.
c)
Don't eat a lot of cookies.
d)
Monkeys shouldn't eat cookies.
24.
Choose the best message/theme for the text below:
An old man summoned his arguing sons around him to give them some advice. He ordered them to bring in a bundle of sticks, and said to his eldest son, "Break it." The son strained and strained, but with all his efforts, was unable to break the sticks. The other sons tried also, but none of them were successful. "Untie the bundle," said the father, "and each of you take a stick." When they had done so, he called out to them, "Now break," and each stick was easily broken.
An old man summoned his arguing sons around him to give them some advice. He ordered them to bring in a bundle of sticks, and said to his eldest son, "Break it." The son strained and strained, but with all his efforts, was unable to break the sticks. The other sons tried also, but none of them were successful. "Untie the bundle," said the father, "and each of you take a stick." When they had done so, he called out to them, "Now break," and each stick was easily broken.
a)
There is strength in unity.
b)
A stick is easier to break than a bundle.
c)
Fathers are smarter than sons.
d)
The sons shouldn't argue.
25.
Mom was a busy beaver as she prepared for the holiday party.
What are the words in blue an example of?
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
26.
During brunch with his grandparents, Jacob was a real pig.
What are the words in blue an example of?
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simlie
b)
Metaphor
27.
The baby was like an octopus, pulling all the socks off the rack at the store.
What is the meaning of the simile above?
What is the meaning of the simile above?
a)
The baby had 8 legs.
b)
The baby lives in the sea.
c)
The baby was pulling things off the rack so fast it seemed like it had many legs.
d)
The baby was sleeping.
28.
Treasure Island (an excerpt)
by Robert Louis Stevenson
I remember him as if it were yesterday, as he came plodding to the inn door, his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow – a tall, strong, heavy, nut-brown man, his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat, his hands ragged and scarred, with black, broken nails, and the sabre cut across one cheek, a dirty, livid white. I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so, and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards.
What does the IMAGERY used in the first paragraph tell the reader about the captain?
by Robert Louis Stevenson
I remember him as if it were yesterday, as he came plodding to the inn door, his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow – a tall, strong, heavy, nut-brown man, his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat, his hands ragged and scarred, with black, broken nails, and the sabre cut across one cheek, a dirty, livid white. I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so, and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards.
What does the IMAGERY used in the first paragraph tell the reader about the captain?
a)
He is in need of first aid.
b)
He is likely carrying treasure in his sea-chest.
c)
He has grown frail and tired with old age.
d)
He has had a rough and adventurous life.
29.
"The Monkey Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
Neither spoke, but lay silently listening to the ticking of the clock. A stair creaked, and a squeaky mouse scurried noisily through the wall. The darkness was oppressive, and after lying for some time gathering up courage, he took the box of matches, and striking one, went downstairs for a candle.
At the foot of the stairs the match went out, and he paused to strike another; and at the samee moment a knock so quiet and stealthy as to be scarcely audible, sounded on the front door.
The matches fell from his hand. He stood motionless, his breath suspended.......
Choose the phrase from the passage that appeals to your sense of hearing.
Neither spoke, but lay silently listening to the ticking of the clock. A stair creaked, and a squeaky mouse scurried noisily through the wall. The darkness was oppressive, and after lying for some time gathering up courage, he took the box of matches, and striking one, went downstairs for a candle.
At the foot of the stairs the match went out, and he paused to strike another; and at the samee moment a knock so quiet and stealthy as to be scarcely audible, sounded on the front door.
The matches fell from his hand. He stood motionless, his breath suspended.......
Choose the phrase from the passage that appeals to your sense of hearing.
a)
"he took the box of matches"
b)
"went downstairs for a candle"
c)
"squeaky mouse scurried noisily"
d)
The matches fell from his hand.
30.
The main character in a story has had a hard life. The last chapter shows a picture of her twirling around on a spring day surrounded by newly budding trees and blooming flowers. How is the character feeling at this point?
a)
sad that the new season has started
b)
excited to hear the birds chirping
c)
like her life is restarting; representing a new birth
d)
that summer is close
31.
What does the apple symbolize in the image
a)
Snow White's beauty and charm
b)
Snow White's death and destruction
c)
Snow White's willingness to listen to others.
d)
Snow White's helpful attitude
32.
Directions: Read the following excerpt from an essay. Evaluate the evidence that the writer uses to support the claim. Does the author provide evidence to support the claim?
More protective gear should be worn by football players because many schools don’t use them. Kendall High School and Roberts High School both don’t use them. Two of their football players were injured during football games last year. Requiring more protective gear will make all players safe.
More protective gear should be worn by football players because many schools don’t use them. Kendall High School and Roberts High School both don’t use them. Two of their football players were injured during football games last year. Requiring more protective gear will make all players safe.
a)
Yes
b)
No
33.
Directions: Read the following excerpt from an essay. Evaluate the evidence that the writer uses to support the claim. Does the author provide evidence to support the claim?
Everyone wants to live in a clean environment. This is something that all humans and animals deserve. Therefore, everyone should recycle. All paper, plastic, and also bottles should be put into recycling bins. Anyone that does not do this should pay a fine.
Everyone wants to live in a clean environment. This is something that all humans and animals deserve. Therefore, everyone should recycle. All paper, plastic, and also bottles should be put into recycling bins. Anyone that does not do this should pay a fine.
a)
Yes
b)
No
34.
Directions: Read the following excerpt from an essay. Evaluate the evidence that the writer uses to support the claim. Does the author provide evidence to support the claim?
Establishing wildlife reserves is an effective way to protect endangered animals. According to the World Wildlife Fund, one of the largest animal protection agencies in the world, nearly 0.1% of animals go extinct each year. Raising animals in a protected reserve has proven results. Researchers have successfully raised Andean condors in captivity for 70 years in captivity. In the wild, Andean condors live for up to 40 years.
Establishing wildlife reserves is an effective way to protect endangered animals. According to the World Wildlife Fund, one of the largest animal protection agencies in the world, nearly 0.1% of animals go extinct each year. Raising animals in a protected reserve has proven results. Researchers have successfully raised Andean condors in captivity for 70 years in captivity. In the wild, Andean condors live for up to 40 years.
a)
Yes
b)
No
35.
The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.
a)
loud
b)
tiring
c)
easy
36.
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.
a)
skilled
b)
beginner
c)
professional
37.
The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.
a)
easily noticed
b)
beautiful
c)
sleeping
38.
The thought of eating a rat is ABHORRENT to most people.
a)
fun
b)
horrible
c)
delicious
d)
exciting
39.
The allele for bent pinky finger is dominant to the allele for having a straight pinky finger.
If two people who are both heterozygous for the trait of a bent pinky finger have a child, what is the percent probability that the child will have straight pinky fingers?
If two people who are both heterozygous for the trait of a bent pinky finger have a child, what is the percent probability that the child will have straight pinky fingers?
a)
Objective
b)
Subjective
40.
An urban planning board makes a last minute request for you to act as the consultant and critique a written proposal for a new park which is to be considered in a board meeting that very evening. You arrive before the meeting and have one hour to analyze the written proposal and prepare a critique. The critique presentation is then made verbally during the board meeting; reactions of members of the board or the audience include requests for explanation of specific points on the positions taken by you and your critique about the park proposal.
a)
Objective
b)
Subjective
41.
When a writer TELLS you exactly what the character is like, the method is called __________ characterization.
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Blunt Characterization
c)
Indirect Characterization
d)
Straightforward Characterization
42.
If the writer SHOWS you through the character's actions, the method is called ________ characterization
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Blunt Characterization
c)
Indirect Characterization
d)
Straightforward Characterization
43.
"Don Ricardo was mean- tempered and rude"
What type of characterization?
What type of characterization?
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
44.
"His mouth was opening up as he growled at me through the corners of his teeth"
What type of characterization?
What type of characterization?
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
45.
“Meg knelt at her mother’s feet. The warmth and light of the kitchen had relaxed her so that her attic fears were gone. The cocoa steamed fragrantly in the saucepan; geraniums bloomed on the window sills and there was a bouquet of tiny yellow chrysanthemums in the center of the table. The curtains, red, with a blue and green geometrical pattern were drawn and seemed to reflect their cheerfulness throughout the room. The furnace purred like a great, sleepy animal; the lights glowed with steady radiance…” (16)
a)
Harsh
b)
Comforting
c)
Excited
d)
Spooky
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