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Reading Review Multi-skill

Total questions: 119

Worksheet time: 2hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
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 in an example of onomatopoeia?
a)
Boom!
b)
No!
c)
Yes!
d)
Go!
4.
What is the definition of hyperbole?
a)
When a group of of words all start with the same sound.
b)
When words sound like what they mean.
c)
An extreme exaggeration 
d)
A comparison 
5.
In Toy Story, human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move while the audience is aware
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony 
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
6.
A pilot with a fear of heights
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
7.
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
8.
What is dramatic Irony?
a)
When what is said is different than what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something the character doesn't
9.
What is situational irony?
a)
When what is said is the opposite of what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something the character doesn't
10.
Exclaiming “oh great” after failing an exam
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
11.
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
12.
type of irony
a)
verbal irony
b)
situational irony
c)
dramatic irony
d)
none of the above
13.
How does this photo show dramatic irony?
a)
We know the girl is about to be eaten by a shark
b)
The shark doesn't know it's about to run into a swimmer
c)
All of the above
14.
Name the type of conflict:
Cinderella’s ugly step-sisters locked her in the closet so she couldn’t go to the ball.
a)
Ind vs. Self
b)
Ind vs. Ind
c)
Ind vs. Nature
d)
Ind vs. Supernatural
15.
Name the type of conflict:
Mark Pfetzer battled the cold, snow, and altitude to be the youngest person to climb to the top of Mt. Everest.
a)
Ind vs. Ind
b)
Ind vs. Self
c)
Ind vs. Nature
d)
Ind vs. Society
16.
Name the type of conflict:
A man long ago decided to take a walk in thewoods. He heard a strange noise. When he turned around, a creature grabbed him and pulled him underground. He was never seen or heard from again.
a)
Ind vs. Supernatural
b)
Ind vs. Nature
c)
Ind vs. Ind
d)
Ind vs. Technology
17.
Name the type of conflict:
Irene worked hard and anxiously on her two page essay. Just as she was about to click save, her computer shut down and all of her work was lost.
a)
Ind vs. Ind
b)
Ind vs. Self
c)
Ind vs. Technology
d)
Ind vs. Nature
18.
Name the type of conflict:
David knew his friend was the one who had pulled the fire alarm, but he didn’t know if he should tell on him or keep it a secret.
a)
Ind vs. Ind
b)
Ind vs. Technology
c)
Ind vs. Nature
d)
Ind vs. Self
19.
Name the type of conflict:
The three pigs were running from the big bad wolf who wanted to eat them.
a)
Ind vs. Ind
b)
Ind vs. Nature
c)
Ind vs. Society
d)
Ind vs. Self
20.
Leto and his tribe encountered many different terrains when traveling toward the Gold Rush of 1849.
a)
Character vs. Self
b)
Character vs. Character
c)
Character vs. Nature
d)
Character vs. Society
21.
Maya tries to get over her fear of speaking in front of the audience.
a)
Character Vs. Self
b)
Character Vs. Character 
c)
Character Vs. Society
d)
Character Vs. Nature
22.
Which list shows the elements of plot in the correct order? 
a)
exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution 
b)
exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution
c)
exposition, inciting incident/conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution 
d)
rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution
23.
The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________. 
a)
action
b)
conflict 
c)
setting
d)
plot 
24.
Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the exposition, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
a)
characters, setting
b)
characters, falling action 
c)
climax, conflict 
d)
conflict, resolution
25.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
26.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
resolution
27.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
28.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
exposition
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
29.
Mufasa is the _________________ in The Lion King
a)
Scapegoat
b)
Protagonist
c)
Antagonist
d)
Most Awesome
30.
The hyenas are _____________ in The Lion King
a)
Good Guys
b)
Antagonists
c)
Misunderstood
d)
Heroes
31.

CRASH!
 Batman slammed the batmobile into the wall.
a)
onomatopeia
b)
simile
c)
personification
d)
alliteration
32.
The colorful tree had leaves of gold, red, yellow and orange.
a)
simile
b)
alliteration
c)
imagery
d)
onomatopeia
33.
The blowing flag waved to the children.
a)
personification
b)
alliteration
c)
simile
d)
onomatopeia
34.
Which line(s) would be an alliteration:
a.) Sally sat in the seat and sipped her soda.
b.) Jan jumped around and ran to town.
a)
a
b)
b
c)
a and b
d)
none of the above
35.

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,

Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.

All the King’s horses, And all the King’s men

Couldn’t put Humpty together again!

a)

alliteration

b)

free verse

c)

end rhyme

d)

limerick

36.
I am a prickly pear in this dress.
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Personification
d)
Oxymoron
37.
the literal meaning of a word
a)
connotation
b)
denotation
c)
conceit
d)
annotation
38.
A list of the 25 richest athletes in the world.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
39.
An article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
40.
An “X-men” comic book.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
41.
What are the three reasons for writing?  
a)
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
b)
Personal, Interview, Entertain
c)
Persuade, Irony, Entertain
d)
Personal, Inform, Evolve
42.
A website devoted to the conservation of wildlife would most likely be to ?
a)
Entertain the reader with cute polar bear pics
b)
Inform readers of the habitat of polar bears
c)
Express their feelings about polar bears
d)
Persuade readers to change their minds about animal rights
43.
I received a brochure from Disney World.  What would be the purpose of the brochure?
a)
Entertain with pictures of Mickey Mouse
b)
Inform me about Disney and entertain
c)
Inform me about Disney but also persuade me to take a trip there
d)
Inform me about Disney's attractions
44.
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
45.
A commercial about abandoned animals needing a shelter of a forever home. They ask for a small donation to help these struggling animals. 
a)
Celebrity Endorsement
b)
Emotional Appeal
c)
Testimonial
d)
Bandwagon
46.
Michael Jordan promoting Nike Shoes while informing the viewer how they increase performance by making you jump higher. 
a)
Celebrity Endorsement
b)
Emotional Appeal
c)
Testimonial
d)
Humor
47.
Justin Bieber encouraging people to buy the newest iPod that just reached the market with all its cool new gadgets.
a)
Testimonial
b)
Emotional Appeal
c)
Celebrity Endorsement
d)
Bandwagon
48.
A professional tennis player explaining the benefits of the newest tennis racket on the market.
a)
Celebrity Endorsement
b)
Emotional Appeal
c)
Testimonial
d)
Bandwagon
49.
A commercial for snickers that jokes about people not being themselves because they just need a snickers bars.
a)
Humor
b)
Bandwagon
c)
Testimonial
d)
Emotional Appeal
50.
Royal's promoting their team for the next season by telling people to come join the team because everyone else has.
a)
Humor
b)
Testimonial
c)
Bandwagon
d)
Emotional Appeal
51.
Verizon advertising the newest Samsung Galaxy phone that they claim everyone else who has bought it loves the new product. 
a)
Humor
b)
Bandwagon
c)
Celebrity Endorsement
d)
Testimonial
52.

Denotation is a word's ____________.

a)

Literal, dictionary definition

b)

Emotional meaning

c)

synonym

d)

antonym

53.
Connotation is a word's ___________.
a)
synonym
b)
emotional meaning
c)
antonym
d)
Literal, dictionary definition.
54.
Choose the word with the positive connotation.
gossip--chat
a)
gossip
b)
chat
55.
Choose the word with the positive connotation.
self-confident--arrogant
a)
self-confident
b)
arrogant
56.
Choose the word with the positive connotation.
inquiring--prying
a)
inquiring
b)
prying
57.
Choose the word with the positive connotation.
petite--puny
a)
petite
b)
puny
58.
Choose the word with the positive connotation.
skinny--slender
a)
skinny
b)
slender
59.
Squandered his money
a)
Positive Connotation
b)
Negative Connotation
60.
A dynamic leader
a)
Positive Connotation
b)
Negative Connotation
61.
Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a)
King Midas loved gold.
b)
King Midas sold lots of gold.
c)
King Midas had a heart of gold.
d)
King Midas hated gold.
62.
Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Josh hung up a big sign that said,"Happy Birthday, Charles!" Mom made spaghetti for dinner.
It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a)
Josh got lots of gifts.
b)
Charles got a lot of gifts.
c)
Charles had a great birthday.
d)
Josh had a great birthday.
63.
Which point of view do you see these signal words?
I, me, my, mine, we, us
a)
First person
b)
Second person
c)
Third person
64.
Which point of view do you see these signal words?
he, she, they, them, (character's names)
a)
First person
b)
Second person
c)
Third person
65.
Which point of view is the narrator "all - knowing" on the thoughts and feelings of more than two character?
a)
First person
b)
Third person limited
c)
Third person objective
d)
Third person omniscient
66.
Which point of view is when the narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of ONE character?
a)
Second person
b)
Third person objective
c)
Third person limited
d)
Third person omniscient
67.
I must be getting sick, because I feel ACHY all over.
a)
good
b)
happy
c)
sore
d)
sad
68.
Jordan used the mule to HAUL rocks from the field. The ones he pulled out were used to make a wall.
a)
hide
b)
crush
c)
paint
d)
drag
69.
With his new suit and tie, Marcus had a very sharp and fancy APPEARANCE.
a)
look
b)
job
c)
smell
d)
sound
70.
The AROMA of the fresh-baked bread made me hungry.
a)
smell
b)
armor
c)
price
d)
amount
71.
Rodney had to ACCELERATE to pass the bus.
a)
speed up
b)
slow down
c)
create
d)
smile
72.
What is an antonym for full?
a)
filled
b)
stuffed
c)
overflowing
d)
empty
73.
Which of these is an antonym for disdain?
a)
dislike
b)
respect
c)
disgust
74.
Which word best describes the meaning of widespread?
a)
uncommon
b)
limited
c)
global
75.
Land is to dirt as sea is to _______
a)
Starfish
b)
Bucket
c)
Boat
d)
Water
76.
Three is to triangle as _____ is to square
a)
Octagon
b)
Block
c)
Seven
d)
Four
77.
Tongue : taste :: eye : _____
a)
Pupil
b)
Hearing
c)
Picture
d)
Sight
78.
Tanner and Jonathen are extremely competitive. When the bake sale came at school they made a little bet that each of them would sell the most goods. Jonathen started off early in the morning selling baked goods to students. Tanner did not get started until lunch time each day. The day before turning in the final money, Jonathen was up on Tanner by 50 dollars. Tanner became angry and poked holes in all of the rest of Jonathen's baked goods. Jonathen decided that he could not sell the rest of the goods considering that they had been tampered with. Tanner ended winning by 100 dollars. Jonethen never even bothered to tell on him.
If asked to tell how the two characters contrast what would be the most appropriate conclusion?
a)
Tanner is a good sport, while Jonathen is not.
b)
Jonathen is a good sport, while Tanner is not.
c)
Tanner and Jonathen are both selfish
d)
Jonethen is popular and Tanner is not.
79.
Gina couldn't find the cookies because Papa hid them in the cupboard. 
What is the effect? 
a)
Gina couldn't find the cookies
b)
Papa hid them in the cupboard
80.
What are organizational patterns?
a)
the way an author organizes a text to get their message across to the reader
b)
plot development
c)
sequence of events
d)
the point of view from which a text is written
81.
What kind of organizational pattern is sequence of events?
a)
a text written in chronological order
b)
a  text comparing two different things
c)
a text providing a solution to an issue
d)
a text that is strictly eventful
82.
What kind of text structure is description?
a)
a text that gives details about, or explains, something
b)
a text that shows the similarities and differences between two things
c)
a persuasive text
d)
the language of poets
83.
What is problem and solution?
a)
a text that presents an issue and a way to fix it
b)
a text that compares and contrasts two different things
c)
a text that describes or explains something
d)
a text written in chronological order
84.
What is compare and contrast?
a)
a text that presents a problem and a way to fix it
b)
a persuasive text
c)
a text that explains how two things are alike and different
d)
a text that describes something
85.
What is cause and effect?
a)
a text that presents an issue and a way to fix it
b)
a text that explains what happened and why
c)
an expository text
d)
a persuasive text
86.
Which of the following set of key words apply to a text written in compare and contrast?
a)
similar, alike, in comparison to, on the other hand
b)
characteristics include, for example, for instance
c)
since, because, if, due to
d)
because of, leads to, solve
87.
Which of the following key words apply to a text written in the organizational pattern of description?
a)
in the beginning
b)
for example
c)
consequently
d)
alike
88.
Choose the clue words that indicate cause and effect.
a)
next, after, then, first, last
b)
struggle, promise, problem, solution
c)
consequently, as a result of, so, therefore
d)
similar, common, compare, contrast
89.
Choose the clue words that indicate compare and contrast.
a)
therefore, cause, effect, consequently
b)
later, then, next, Monday
c)
similar, different, common, on the other hand
d)
possibility, struggle, hope, problem
90.
Which type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?
a)
chronological order
b)
cause & effect
c)
problem & solution
d)
compare & contrast
91.
Found under pictures, diagrams, charts or photographs to help the reader better understand the picture of diagram.
a)
Illustrations
b)
Captions
c)
Glossary
d)
Chart
92.
Usually found at the end of a passage or the back of the book to help the reader understand the meaning of important words.
a)
Illustrations
b)
Captions
c)
Glossary
d)
Chart
93.
Found at the back of the book and provides the reader with an alphabetical listing of the ideas in the book and provides the page # to read about the topic
a)
Glossary
b)
Photographs
c)
Index
d)
Maps
94.
Photos or pictures used to help the reader visualize something in the  passage
a)
Index
b)
photographs
c)
Index
d)
Labels
95.
Helps the readers see where the places in the passage are in relation to geographic regions of the world
a)
Illustrations
b)
Glossary
c)
Index
d)
Maps
96.
Added to help provide more information about photographs, illustrations, or diagrams
a)
Illustrations
b)
subheadings
c)
special print
d)
labels
97.
Choose the correct vocabulary word-  helps the reader learn about other important ideas that go along with the topic or main idea of a passage.
a)
Illustrations
b)
Captions
c)
Glossary
d)
Chart
98.
Found at the beginning of sections in a passage- help the reader know what different sections of the text are about
a)
subtitles & headings
b)
labels
c)
special print
d)
Illustrations
99.
BOLD print, Italics, and underlining are used to show important words in the passage
a)
print variations
b)
insert
c)
captions
d)
illustrations
100.
What purpose would this have in an article about tourism in Antarctica? 
a)
It helps readers visualize the changes in tourist numbers from 1992 until 2008 
b)
It helps tourists decide when to visit Antarctica 
c)
It gives reasons not to visit Antarctica in the winter. 
d)
It informs the reader of reasons to visit Antarctica. 
101.
Under which heading might you find information on Will’s childhood chores? 
a)
Hard Work at Home
b)
Early Fame
c)
Movie Magic
d)
How He Does It
102.
Found through out the reading passage- Drawings or sketches used to help the reader visualize something
a)
Illustrations
b)
Index
c)
Glossary
d)
Graphics
103.
Read the following passage and then answer the question.
The Elk River flows from the far northern part of the state all the way to the southern tip. All kinds of animals rely on it for drinking water, people eat the fish they catch in it, and farmers in the state depend on it for irrigating their crops. Since there is very little rain in this state, the Elk River gives animals and humans the water they need to stay alive. Even though the river is not nearly the biggest in the nation, it is very important to the people and animals that live near it.
a)
The Elk River is a small river.
b)
The Elk River starts in the northern part of the state.
c)
The Elk River is very important to people and animals.
d)
People catch fish in the Elk River.
104.
Which one of the following is NOT a part of a summary?
a)
using your own words
b)
summary being shorter than the text
c)
exact words from the text
d)
including main ideas only
105.
Which best describes a summary?
a)
a really long detailed piece of writing
b)
the entire text told in your own words
c)
a dumb thing that teachers make you write
d)
the main ideas and important details of a text
106.
Braedon sat in the empty classroom and stared at the floor. It was 4:30pm and school had been over for half an hour, but he still had to sit there. He could over hear his teacher talking to the principal in the hallway about what had happened during class. He put his head in his hands and sighed.
What may the reader best infer from the passage?
a)
The principal and the teacher are making fun of Braedon.
b)
Braedon is in detention because he had acted out in class.
c)
The teacher is getting paid extra to oversee detention.
d)
Braedon is proud of his poor behavior.
107.

Sam was furious! He couldn't believe that Coach had chosen Paul for team captain instead of him, and he was going to let him know it! He saw Paul staring at him which only made him more upset. As he furiously marched toward Coach, a hand caught his arm...

Which of these events will most likely occur in the future?

a)

Coach will change his mind and make Sam captain.

b)

Sam will be kicked off of the team.

c)

Paul will stop Sam from making a big mistake.

d)

Sam and Paul will be made co-captains.

108.
When Sierra stepped up to the podium, she was still nervous. Her palms were sweating and her voice sounded strange as it was projected to the entire auditorium, but she knew she wasn't alone. She waited impatiently while Dave said his piece and the crowded cheered.
At the end of the passage, the reader may conclude that-
a)
Sierra is more nervous than Dave.
b)
Sierra & Dave are having a debate.
c)
Dave will use Sierra's nerves to his advantage.
d)
Sierra is a bad public speaker.
109.
Next, choose your float base. A float base must have two or four wheels. Usually, a low-boy or hay trailer is used for a base and is pulled by a truck. Your best bet is to rent or borrow a base. Remember the most important thing: do not put flammable decorations near the exhaust pipes.
Based on the paragraph, the reader may best infer that-
a)
These directions are part of a manual for building a parade float.
b)
These directions were put in place because someone caught something on fire.
c)
Parades are good way for people to get involved.
d)
Most people do not know how to build a float without help.
110.
You could say that bears are everywhere, but that's not true. They aren't native to Australia or Africa. You may think that the koala is a bear, but it is not a bear at all. Like the kangaroo, the koala, is a marsupial that has a pouch to carry its young.
The author refers to kangaroos most likely because-
a)
People know what koalas look like.
b)
More people are familiar with kangaroos being marsupials.
c)
Australia has many different animals.
d)
Koalas are oddly shaped kangaroos.
111.
Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long. 
What can you infer about Macey?
a)
Macey is mad at her mother.
b)
Macey does not want glasses.
c)
Macey is very excited about getting glasses.
d)
Macey has trouble making decisions.
112.
Since Amanda deferred her vacation, she was able to accomplish more at work first.
a)
advanced
b)
cancelled
c)
delayed
d)
expedited 
113.
Like the winners at the Olympics, I received accolades from my parents for good grades.
a)
rejection
b)
shock
c)
disapproval
d)
praise
114.
Tonya was relaxing with a magazine when her father walked in, looking perturbed and sounding annoyed, too. What words give you clues to the meaning of perturbed?
a)
can you help me
b)
her father walked in 
c)
sounding annoyed, too
d)
relaxing with a magazine
115.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In Frozen, Prince Hans had lofty expectations for how much control he would have over Arandelle because of his impending marriage to Anna. 
a)
small
b)
shaky
c)
high
d)
lowly
116.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In The Lion King, Simba led a covert life after being scared away from Pride Rock; even his family didn't know he was alive. 
a)
hidden
b)
helpful
c)
loud
d)
meaningful
117.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Kylo Ren is very ardent about destroying the rebel forces- some may say it's his life's purpose. 
a)
hateful
b)
passionate
c)
intentional
d)
decisive
118.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
The post-credits scene in the movie Avengers insinuated that there would be a sequel by revealing the next villain, Thanos. 
a)
suggested
b)
explained
c)
proved
d)
denied
119.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the Hunger Games, the people living in the Capital had a skewed perception of the purpose and benefits of the games. They were too distracted by their rich lifestyle to see the horror right in front of them. 
a)
negative
b)
correct
c)
biased
d)
positive