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Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 2hrs 19mins
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1.
Which is an example of a simile?
a)
His room was a hurricane of a mess.
b)
His room looked as if a hurricane came through.
c)
A hurricane! AHHH!
d)
The hurricane screamed through the town.
2.
What is a metaphor?
a)
A comparison using "like" or "as"
b)
A comparison without using "like" or "as"
c)
A figure of speech in which the word imitates it's meaning.
d)
An extreme exaggeration
3.
Which of the following is an example of personification?
a)
You are as a beautiful as a flower.
b)
The trees danced in the wind.
c)
I waited in line for 10 years!
d)
He is an encyclopedia of knowledge.
4.
Why do people use figurative language?
a)
To make their writing interesting and visual, or to emphasis an idea and make a point.
b)
To be grammatically correct.
c)
To structure their writing into paragraphs.
d)
Because Beyonce uses it in her songs.
5.
What is personification?
a)
The same beginning sound repeated
b)
Giving human characteristics to non-human things
c)
A word that is a sound
d)
An exaggeration
6.
The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.
a)
loud
b)
tiring
c)
easy
7.
I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
a)
hungry
b)
thirsty
c)
sleepy
8.
Most roads were dirt paths that had been used mainly for horse-drawn carriages. In remote areas where roads did not exist at all, Jackson drove through muddy cow pastures and even over mountains.
What does the word remote mean?
What does the word remote mean?
a)
Lacking tourist attractions
b)
Far from populated areas
c)
Difficult to see from a distance
d)
Familiar to a particular group of people
9.
LEGO creates building sets for children of all ages. These sets contain intricate parts that are more detailed and challenging to put together.
Which of the following words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of intricate?
Which of the following words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of intricate?
a)
detailed and challenging
b)
larger and easier
c)
is understandable
d)
different-shaped
10.
Amazingly, Great Basin Bristlecone seem to thrive in the gravelly soil of the White Mountains. The ground contains little water, and the area is often battered by strong winds. Such conditions can damage and even kill other types of trees and plants, but the bristlecons grow well in this environment.
Which words from the paragraph helps the reader understand the meaning of thrive?
Which words from the paragraph helps the reader understand the meaning of thrive?
a)
contains little water
b)
can damage
c)
battered by strong winds
d)
grow well
11.
This feature explains what the illustration/photograph is.
a)
Glossary
b)
Index
c)
Table of contents
d)
Caption
12.
What text feature gives the
definitions of important vocabulary words?
a)
Captions
b)
Index
c)
Glossary
d)
None of the above
13.
What text feature gives the definitions of important vocabulary words?
a)
Captions
b)
Index
c)
Glossary
d)
None of the above
14.
What is the arrow pointing to?
a)
Heading
b)
Picture
c)
Caption
d)
Bold Word
15.
What is the purpose of these subheadings?
a)
To help the
reader understand
the author’s opinion
b)
To help the
reader visualize the
information
c)
To help the
reader find the main
ideas in each
section
d)
To help the
reader place events
in order
16.
Which sentence tells the main idea?
a)
It's hard to get up in the morning.
b)
I hate to leave my dreams behind.
c)
My blankets are warm and I don't like the cold morning air.
d)
When the alarm clock rings, sometimes I go back to sleep.
17.
What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?
a)
The lesson or moral
b)
The conflict of the story
c)
What the story is about
d)
The beginning, middle, or end
18.
The main idea is supported by what?
a)
concluding sentences
b)
details
c)
a chair
19.
Where in the text can you sometimes find the main idea?
a)
Beginning/end
b)
Middle
20.
Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.
b)
Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.
c)
Mark is the best skater at the park.
d)
Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.
21.
Which sentence tells the main idea?
a)
The baby birds cheep loudly when their mother brings worms.
b)
The baby birds cheep early in the morning.
c)
The baby birds cheep when their father leaves the nest.
d)
Baby birds make a lot of noise.
22.
What are the three reasons for writing?
a)
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
b)
Personal, Interview, Entertain
c)
Persuade, Irony, Entertain
d)
Personal, Inform, Evolve
23.
What is the author's purpose for a biography ?
a)
Persuade the reader to change your opinion
b)
Inform the reader about an important person's life
c)
Entertain the reader with a story
d)
Express the author's opinion about the person's life
24.
Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth.
What is the author's purpose?
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus
b)
to teach you about the animals in the circus
c)
to persuade you to visit the circus
d)
to explain how much it costs to attend the circus
25.
What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.
What is the author's purpose?
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain with a story about school
b)
to teach you how to get good grades
c)
to persuade you to work hard in school
d)
to explain the best colleges
26.
Volunteering is a very rewarding experience. There are many ways you can volunteer. For example, you can help clean up a playground. Volunteering benefits other people and also will make you feel good about yourself.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
27.
Animals are divided into categories. They are grouped according to the things they have in common. One category is birds. All birds have feathers. They are warm-blooded. Birds lay eggs and they have wings. Most birds fly, but there are some that do not.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
28.
What is the author's purpose for a book series like Harry Potter?
a)
Inform the reader about magic
b)
Persuade the reader to become a wizard
c)
Entertain the reader with a story about a boy wizard
d)
Express dislike for magic
29.
Jessica wanted to be a dancer. She knew that dancers must work every day. She took dance lessons every Tuesday. She practiced a few hours each day.
EFFECT: Jessica practiced every day.
What was the CAUSE?
a)
She worked hard on Tuesdays.
b)
She took lessons every day.
c)
She wanted to be a dancer.
30.
The three men traveled on horseback. It was a long journey. They rode all day long. It was dark when they reached the camp.
EFFECT: It was dark when the men reached camp.
What was the CAUSE?
EFFECT: It was dark when the men reached camp.
What was the CAUSE?
a)
They left at dawn.
b)
The journey was long.
c)
the horses were tired.
31.
Mark went on a fishing trip with his father. His father caught three fish. Mark caught two fish. Mark's fish were so little that he had to throw them back.
CAUSE: Mark's fish were very small
What was the EFFECT?
CAUSE: Mark's fish were very small
What was the EFFECT?
a)
He went fishing with his father.
b)
His father's fish were very little.
c)
He had to throw them back.
32.
Gina couldn't find the cookies because Papa hid them in the cupboard.
What is the effect?
What is the effect?
a)
Gina couldn't find the cookies
b)
Papa hid them in the cupboard
33.
Erin's car had a flat tire, so she called a tow truck.
What is the cause?
What is the cause?
a)
Erin's car had a flat tire
b)
so she called a tow truck
34.
How a character solves an issue is called the...
a)
solution
b)
problem
35.
Jimmy failed his quiz. He studied harder for the next one. What is the solution to Jimmy's problem?
a)
He failed his quiz.
b)
He studied for the next one.
36.
Jimmy failed his quiz. He studied harder for the next one. What is Jimmy's problem?
a)
He failed his quiz.
b)
He studied for the next one.
37.
The animal shelter does not have the proper cages for birds and rabbits.
a)
problem
b)
solution
c)
neither
d)
both
38.
A conflict is another name for the ...
a)
Compare
b)
Cause
c)
Effect
d)
Problem
39.
What point of view is the following:
Cathy leaned into her computer screen with big eyes. She couldn't believe it- she had finally gotten a 100 on her math test! She knew her parents would be proud of her.
Cathy leaned into her computer screen with big eyes. She couldn't believe it- she had finally gotten a 100 on her math test! She knew her parents would be proud of her.
a)
First person
b)
Third person
40.
What POV is this passage?
Joey comes over to his friend's house. As he steps in, he sees Jack sitting on the stairs.
Joey comes over to his friend's house. As he steps in, he sees Jack sitting on the stairs.
a)
Second Person
b)
First Person
c)
Third Person
41.
A type of narrative perspective in where the author uses pronouns like ''your" and "you."
a)
Second Person POV
b)
Third Person POV
c)
First Person POV
42.
How can you know that something is written in first person point of view?
a)
pronouns like I, my and him are used
b)
the author is addressing the reader
c)
the narrator is not in the story
d)
pronouns like I, my and we are used
43.
Javier was shopping at the grocery store for some olives. He needed a lot of olives, so he grabbed the large jar off of the shelf. Then he noticed the price. The large jar contained 20 oz. of olives and it cost $3.99. He looked at the small jar of olives. It contained 10 oz. of olives and cost $1.49. Javier put the large jar back and purchased two small jars of olives. What character trait does Javier demonstrate?
a)
Heroic
b)
Cruel
c)
Angry
d)
Intelligent
44.
Jake is Amanda’s older brother. One day they are walking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees. Jake is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Amanda. He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. She gratefully accepts. Jake is now colder, but he is happier. What character trait does Jake demonstrate?
a)
Athletic
b)
Kindhearted
c)
Grateful
d)
Thoughtless
45.
David found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman’s ID card. David took the wallet to the woman’s house, and returned it to her. What character trait does David demonstrate?
a)
Honest
b)
Friendly
c)
Irritated
d)
Fearless
46.
It was gym class and the boys decided to play a fun pickup game of basketball, nothing too serious. They were all having fun and not even going to keep score, until Clive insisted on it. The game was pretty close, but soon Clive’s team dropped behind a few points. Clive pretty much lost it. He started throwing elbows and fouling people. While another boy was attempting a layup, Clive pushed him to the ground. Clive claimed that the boy was doing it for attention. After losing the game, Clive punched the wall and cursed. What character trait does Clive demonstrate?
a)
Pleasant
b)
Rude
c)
Chatty
d)
Joyful
47.
What does count mean in this sentence?
The queen invited the count and countess to her coronation.
The queen invited the count and countess to her coronation.
a)
to number things, one by one, in order to find the total
b)
to have importance in something
c)
a nobleman, similar in rank to an earl
48.
What does wave mean in this sentence?
I saw a wave of ducks flying south.
I saw a wave of ducks flying south.
a)
to move back and forth
b)
water swell caused by wind or gravity
c)
large group of people or animals
49.
What does log mean in this sentence?
Amy used pencil to write in her log.
Amy used pencil to write in her log.
a)
a cut length of wood
b)
a written record
c)
to cut down trees
50.
Rubin dug frantically through his backpack. It has to be here, he thought. How many times had his mother told him not to take his iPod to school. He searched his locker again without much hope. He knew he was in trouble. What inference can you make about Rubin?
a)
He is looking for his homework
b)
He is looking for his iPod
c)
He often gets in trouble
d)
He is looking for his lunch
51.
Mrs. Lance is my favorite teacher, but something is not right today. Mrs. Lance is sitting down at her desk more than usual, and she asked us to read a story silently and just answer the questions in the book. I glance back at her, and she is blowing her nose. A little while later, I see that her cheeks are kind-of red, and she is drinking a lot of water and eating some cough drops. After a little while, Mr. Dean, another teacher, comes into our classroom. Mrs. Lance takes her purse and leaves, while Mr. Dean stays. What is wrong with Mrs. Lance?
a)
She is tired
b)
She is sleepy
c)
She is worried
d)
She is sick
52.
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Where am I?
a)
Gas station
b)
Candy store
c)
Grocery store
d)
Shoe store
53.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?
a)
He has tools
b)
He goes straight up the stairs to shower
c)
His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty
d)
He wears a hat
54.
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
You should cheat to win.
b)
Always work hard.
c)
It pays to be honest.
d)
Teamwork is best.
55.
A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
Be honest.
b)
Don't be greedy.
c)
Always share your things with others.
d)
Be respectful to others.
56.
Chocolate milk tastes better than white milk.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
57.
Spiders have 8 legs.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
58.
It would be fun to visit Disneyland or Disneyworld every week.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
59.
What is the definition of climax?
a)
the turning point of the story
b)
the struggle between two characters
c)
the beginning of the story
d)
the point when the conflict is resolved
60.
Interest and suspense are built during which part of the story?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
falling action
61.
Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the introduction, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
During the introduction, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
a)
characters, conflict
b)
characters, falling action
c)
climax, conflict
d)
conflict, resolution
62.
Which list shows the plot elements in the correct order?
a)
exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution
b)
exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution
c)
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
d)
rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution
63.
A first, typical or preliminary model of something, especially a machine, from which other forms are developed or copied.
a)
Eroded
b)
Embraced
c)
Prototype
d)
Bout
64.
Accept or support (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.
a)
Embraced
b)
Eroded
c)
Bout
d)
Crude
65.
Gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed.
a)
Bout
b)
Eroded
c)
Anguish
d)
Crude
66.
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
a)
Peered
b)
Simultaneous
c)
Despair
d)
Coaxed
67.
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
a)
Despair
b)
Preliminary
c)
Simultaneous
d)
Peered
68.
"Ouch! I've got a splinter in my finger," cried Rosa. "I knew I shouldn't have climbed over the wooden fence." Rosa ran into the house to find her mother. She knew that it would be bad to leave the splinter in her finger for a long time.
a)
Rosa got a splinter in her toe.
b)
Rosa climbed over a fence.
c)
Rosa wanted her mother to take out the splinter.
d)
Rosa ran to find her father.
69.
"Can you get my ball?" asked Robert. "I threw it too high and it landed on the roof."
"I can't get the ball without a ladder," said Robert's older brother. "We'll have to wait until our neighbor, Mr. Green, comes home from work. Then I'll be able to get your ball."
"I can't get the ball without a ladder," said Robert's older brother. "We'll have to wait until our neighbor, Mr. Green, comes home from work. Then I'll be able to get your ball."
a)
Mr. Green has a ladder.
b)
Mr. Green has a job.
c)
Mr. Green will climb on the roof to get the ball.
d)
Robert hit the ball over the fence.
70.
"I must get into the habit of remembering my lunch," Gina said "I left it on the school bus twice last week. And one day I even forgot to take it out of the house." Gina was glad when it was suppertime. She was extremely hungry.
a)
Gina rides to school on a bus.
b)
Today Gina had forgotten her lunch again.
c)
Gina always buys her lunch at school.
d)
Gina's friend brought her a lunch.
71.
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
72.
An autobiography is written about a person and by that person.
a)
True
b)
False
73.
A memoir could contain a historical event.
a)
True
b)
False
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