WorksheetsMilestone Review
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 3hrs 54mins
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1.
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Reading class is really interesting.
Topic Sentence: Reading class is really interesting.
a)
We learn interesting facts from the things we read.
b)
Our teacher gives us new ways to look at things.
c)
It's my least favorite class.
d)
Sometimes we do dramatic readings of the text that are super engaging.
2.
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy treat.
Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy treat.
a)
It tastes really good.
b)
Candy contains high amounts of sugar.
c)
You can find many artificial additives in candy.
d)
Eating too much candy can give you cavities.
3.
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: There are many reasons people find clowns scary.
Topic Sentence: There are many reasons people find clowns scary.
a)
Their face paint hides their true identity.
b)
People often think of the creepy clowns they've seen on movies such as "It."
c)
There have been some bad clowns in the news lately.
d)
Clowns makes fun balloon animals.
4.
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence:Doing your homework has many benefits.
a)
Doing your homework helps you remember the material better.
b)
Those who complete their homework often do better on the test.
c)
When you have done your homework, it makes it easier to participate in class.
d)
Homework takes up your precious after school time.
5.
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Elephants are very intelligent animals.
Topic Sentence: Elephants are very intelligent animals.
a)
Elephants tear off branches of trees to use as fly swatters.
b)
An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years.
c)
Elephants can recognize their reflections in mirrors.
d)
Elephants have been seen keeping vigil over their dead companions.
6.
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Schools should eliminate summer vacation.
Topic Sentence: Schools should eliminate summer vacation.
a)
During summer classes, the school should be air-conditioned.
b)
Year-round school can better prepare students for year-round work in the adult world.
c)
Students will learn more and forget less if they have school all year.
d)
It costs too much money for school buildings to remain empty in the summer months.
7.
Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
Johnny has to spend twice as long on his math homework. Sometime he gets the numbers mixed up, and he can't remember the formulas. He has to study and practice a lot to get good grades in math.
Johnny has to spend twice as long on his math homework. Sometime he gets the numbers mixed up, and he can't remember the formulas. He has to study and practice a lot to get good grades in math.
a)
Johnny has a difficult time in school.
b)
Math is Johnny's most difficult class.
c)
Reading is Johnny's favorite subject.
d)
Math is the worst subject ever.
8.
Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.
When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.
a)
Baking cookies is really easy to do.
b)
My grandma has the best cookies recipe.
c)
There are a few steps you must follow when making cookies.
d)
Cookies are easier to make than cake.
9.
Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
Celebrities have to look almost perfect all the time. They also sacrifice their private lives. Finally, they are in danger of having crazy fans.
Celebrities have to look almost perfect all the time. They also sacrifice their private lives. Finally, they are in danger of having crazy fans.
a)
Being a celebrity is often difficult.
b)
When I grow up, I want to be a celebrity.
c)
Celebrities make more money than most people.
d)
Brad Pitt is a celebrity everyone has heard of.
10.
Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
When the teacher walks in, we are always ready for class. We don't talk when the teacher is talking, and are always respectful. No one ever gets in trouble.
When the teacher walks in, we are always ready for class. We don't talk when the teacher is talking, and are always respectful. No one ever gets in trouble.
a)
School is awesome.
b)
Our teacher likes our class the most.
c)
The other class is way worse than our class.
d)
Our class is always well behaved.
11.
Sequence of events in a story, in order
a)
theme
b)
plot
c)
conflict
d)
character
12.
The way writing is organized, such as paragraphs, chapters, stanzas (Or organizational style such as cause-effect, chronological order, compare-contrast)
a)
Author's Purpose
b)
Text Structure
c)
Tone
d)
Mood
13.
The moral or message readers should learn from the story (Does the character learn something or change? How is conflict resolved?)
a)
Climax
b)
Key Detail
c)
Conflict
d)
Theme
14.
How the text makes the reader feel (Ex. Peaceful, eerie, humorous, sad)
a)
description
b)
mood
c)
analysis
d)
tone
15.
What does the word "analyze" mean in the following sentence?
Analyze the passage to determine which text structure the author used.
Analyze the passage to determine which text structure the author used.
a)
Read the passage to understand it
b)
Look at, or examine, the passage to see how it is written
c)
Figure out what the passage is saying
d)
Reread the passage to double check what is means
16.
If you are asked to "construct" a response, the question is asking you to:
a)
Write your own response to the prompt using your own words.
b)
Copy a section of the text that applies to your answer.
c)
Find a solution to the problem.
d)
Choose the multiple choice answer that best answers the question.
17.
Which of the following is NOT an example of something that has an "impact" on your grades?
a)
Getting a good nights sleep.
b)
Being student of the month.
c)
Being prepared for class.
d)
Studying for tests.
18.
Choose a word below that you can use to complete the sentence.
"You absolutely must come and see me!" she said in a tone that ________ that she was lonely.
"You absolutely must come and see me!" she said in a tone that ________ that she was lonely.
a)
predicted
b)
questioned
c)
answered
d)
implied
19.
Choose the correct definition of ILLUSTRATE.
a)
to clarify by using examples
b)
to increase
c)
to draw
20.
To INDICATE is..........
a)
first
b)
to point out
c)
to think
21.
The words spoken by the actors in a play.
a)
Stage Directions
b)
Dialogue
c)
Excerpt
d)
Stanzas
22.
A passage/piece taken from a book.
a)
Dialogue
b)
Summary
c)
Excerpt
d)
Flashback
23.
Hints in the text to help the reader understand a word.
a)
Synonym
b)
Context Clues
c)
Antonym
d)
Stage Directions
24.
The characters, setting, and the main situation is introduced.
a)
Conflict
b)
Falling Action
c)
Exposition
d)
Climax
25.
Challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with the argument
a)
turnback/rebuttal
b)
warrant
c)
counterargument
d)
argument
26.
What is a claim?
a)
The opposing viewpoint
b)
The writer's position that they are trying to prove
c)
Facts and statistics to support ideas
d)
Connects evidence to the claim
27.
What is a counterargument?
a)
The opposing viewpoint
b)
The writer's position that they are trying to prove
c)
Facts and statistics to support ideas
d)
Connects evidence to the claim
28.
What is a rebuttal?
a)
The opposing viewpoint
b)
Explains why your claim is stronger than your counterargument
c)
Facts and statistics to support ideas
d)
Connects evidence to the claim
29.
What is a narrative?
a)
A story
b)
Poetry
c)
A biography
d)
A research project
30.
Dialogue is
a)
Action at the end of the story
b)
The conversation between characters
c)
Authors point of view
d)
Chronological order
31.
An example of a transition word is
a)
Can't
b)
Freezing
c)
Next
d)
Difficult
32.
A concluding statement is important because
a)
It gives information
b)
It conveys thoughts and ideas
c)
It provides closure to the end of the story
d)
It supports analysis and reflection
33.
A topic sentence is
a)
at the end of the story
b)
in the middle of the story
c)
the organization of visual details
d)
a sentence that includes all the important ideas of the paragraph
34.
When I play a Quizizz quiz, I have to remain focused.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound complex sentence
35.
I like playing Quizizz quizzes, but sometimes I don't do too well.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound complex sentence
36.
If I don't read carefully, I often make mistakes on my work.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound complex sentence
37.
I had to read a short story, and I had to write a paragraph for homework last night.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound complex sentence
38.
Whenever it rained, Kerry thought of her home in Ireland, and she worried about her mother.
a)
Simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
39.
Which story did you like better?
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
40.
Although it was sunny, the woods were dark, and Sue stumbled down the hill.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
41.
I need to finish writing this story, but I'd rather read this book.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
42.
Before he knew it, the winter was over, and tiny buds began to sprout on the trees.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
43.
All of the stars are visible, because they are part of the Milky Way galaxy.
a)
simple sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
complex sentence
d)
compound-complex sentence
44.
I really enjoy playing Quizizz quizzes.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
d)
compound complex sentence
45.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.
According to this checklist, the final project is due next Friday.
According to this checklist, the final project is due next Friday.
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
46.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.
Birds chirped noisily among the branches.
Birds chirped noisily among the branches.
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
47.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.
The missing puzzle piece was hidden beneath the sofa.
The missing puzzle piece was hidden beneath the sofa.
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
48.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.
After my team won, I went to Dairy Queen.
After my team won, I went to Dairy Queen.
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
49.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.
Above the mantelpiece was a large portrait.
Above the mantelpiece was a large portrait.
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
50.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.
For my report, I studied Thomas Nast.
For my report, I studied Thomas Nast.
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
51.
Decide if the blue part is a phrase or a clause.
It is lucky that we are on the same team again.
It is lucky that we are on the same team again.
a)
Phrase
b)
Clause
52.
Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
Unless we get rain soon, the flowers will die.
Unless we get rain soon, the flowers will die.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
53.
Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
When we visited Paris, we saw the Eiffle Tower.
When we visited Paris, we saw the Eiffle Tower.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
54.
Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
I will finish my homework after the movie is over.
I will finish my homework after the movie is over.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
55.
Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
We went to Danube because we ran out of eggs.
We went to Danube because we ran out of eggs.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
56.
Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
The students sat quietly until the bell rang.
The students sat quietly until the bell rang.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
57.
Is the blue clause independent or dependent?
Since it is the weekend, I will sleep until noon.
Since it is the weekend, I will sleep until noon.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
58.
When we arrived at the airport two hours later.
a)
Independent
b)
Dependent
59.
We arrived at the airport two hours later.
a)
Independent
b)
Dependent
60.
Because the teacher gave such hard exams.
a)
Independent
b)
Dependent
61.
After they got married.
a)
Independent
b)
Dependent
62.
A clause is
a)
A group of words that is used as a single part of speech. It does not contain BOTH a subject and a verb.
b)
A group of words that contains both a subject and a verb. It can stand alone or with another clause.
c)
a word that takes the place of a noun.
d)
a word that is the action or state of being in the sentence.
63.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
Strolling through the park, a rabbit peered out at me from the underbrush.
b)
Strolling through the park, I noticed a rabbit peering out at me from the underbrush.
64.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
Dotty saw a flier posted on the bulletin board that announced the date of the band concert.
b)
Posted on the bulletin board, Dotty saw a flier announcing the date of the band concert.
65.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
Leaping from branch to branch, a squirrel searched for food.
b)
Leaping from branch to branch, I saw a squirrel searching for food.
66.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
While eating our picnic lunch, we watched dogs running through the park.
b)
While eating our picnic lunch, dogs ran through the park.
67.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
Diving suddenly into the pool, the teen pulled her phone out of the water.
b)
Diving suddenly into the pool, the phone was pulled out of the water.
68.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
While lighting the birthday candles, the cake started to crumble.
b)
While I was lighting the birthday candles, the cake started to crumble.
69.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
To become a scientist, one must spend years studying and doing research.
b)
To become a scientist, years of study and research are required.
70.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
As I was jogging along the path, the fresh air made me feel truly alive.
b)
Jogging along the path, the fresh air made me feel truly alive.
71.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
While putting the pie in the oven, the doorbell suddenly rang.
b)
While I was putting the pie in the oven, someone rang the doorbell.
72.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
After looking at hundreds of new coats, I suddenly noticed a fabulous parka.
b)
After looking at hundreds of new coats, a fabulous parka caught my eye.
73.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
Feeling very tired, the comfy chair looked inviting to me.
b)
Because I was feeling very tired, the comfy chair looked inviting to me.
74.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
When we bought a new aquarium, two guppies became its first occupants.
b)
Having just bought a new aquarium, two guppies became its first occupants.
75.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
After cleaning up the vacant lot, refreshments were served.
b)
We served refreshments after the volunteers cleaned up the vacant lot.
76.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
As you walk through the main gate, the swimming pool will be on your right.
b)
Walking through the main gate, the swimming pool will be on your right.
77.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
After you have spent hours studying for an exam, a long walk can be refreshing.
b)
After spending hours studying for an exam, a long walk can be refreshing.
78.
Which of the following is correct?
a)
This, Brunhilda, is not your best effort.
b)
This Brunhilda, is not your best effort.
c)
This Brunhilda is not your best, effort.
d)
This, Brunhilda is not your best effort.
79.
When do you use this type of rule: There were punch, cookies, and cake at the party.
a)
When you are trying to do stuff
b)
When separating a quote from a clause
c)
When stating an introductory phrase
d)
When you have a list of things
80.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The dogs, and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
b)
The dogs and, cats, ate bowls of pet, food at the shelter.
c)
The dogs and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
d)
The, dogs, and, cats, ate, bowls of, pet food at, the shelter.
81.
Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.
a)
Insert comma before the conjunction (,and)
b)
Insert comma after the conjunction (and,)
c)
No comma needed
82.
Harold is going to the prom with Kendra or Olivia.
a)
nsert comma after the word prom
b)
Insert comma before the conjunction
c)
Insert comma after the conjunction
d)
No comma needed
83.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
c)
Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
84.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas.
b)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas.
c)
I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas.
d)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
85.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.
86.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.
b)
Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.
c)
Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking.
d)
Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.
87.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
My tenth birthday cake was pink purple sparkly, and so delicious.
b)
My tenth birthday cake was, pink purple sparkly and so delicious.
c)
My tenth birthday cake was pink, purple, sparkly, and so delicious.
d)
My tenth birthday cake was pink, purple, sparkly and so delicious.
88.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
b)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
c)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
89.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
b)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?
c)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
d)
Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?
90.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
As, I rode my bike down the street I saw my friend riding her scooter.
b)
As I rode my bike down the street I saw, my friend riding her scooter.
c)
As I rode my bike down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter.
d)
As I rode my bike, down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter.
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