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I Wanna Iguana

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the definition for the highlighted word?
Everyone said the new puppy was adorable.
a)
very tiny
b)
very cute
c)
very sick
d)
very soft
2.
What is the definition for the highlighted word?
John was compassionate when Angela caught the flu.
a)
understanding
b)
annoyed
c)
disappointed
d)
troubled
3.
What is the definition for the highlighted word?
When driving in a new town, it is important to follow directions exactly.
a)
partly
b)
slightly
c)
one at a time
d)
precisely
4.
What is the definition for the highlighted word?
Reggie found an iguana sunning itself by the poolside.
a)
a dangerous snake
b)
a spotted frog
c)
a large lizard
d)
a tiny turtle
5.
What is the definition for the highlighted word?
Mr. Trigg said the tree in his backyard was mature.
a)
fully grown
b)
just planted
c)
unwanted
d)
needing water
6.
What is the definition for the highlighted word?
The mention of the beach got Liz excited.
a)
chance
b)
plan
c)
talk
d)
sight
7.
What is the definition for the highlighted word?
Omar put his trophies on the top shelf.
a)
favorite clothes
b)
valuable books
c)
sports equipment
d)
prizes for victory
8.

Which word describes how Alex's mom is feeling in this note?


"How do I know you're ready for a pet? Remember what happened when you took home the class fish?"

a)

unhappy

b)

silly

c)

angry

d)

unsure

9.

What does the word "allowance" mean as used in the following note?


"...I'll pay for the lettuce with my allowance. I mean how much can one baby iguana eat anyway?"

a)

money that is earned at home through chores

b)

food that is given for a specific purpose

c)

christmas gifts

10.

What is the meaning of the word "financial" used below?


"Also, listen to this. I'll pay for the lettuce with my allowance. I mean how much can one baby iguana eat anyway?


Love,

Alex the financial wizard"

a)

having to do with money

b)

part of an iguana's food

c)

type of lettuce

d)

final

11.

If you are discussing financial matters, you are talking about:

a)

worry

b)

pets

c)

money

12.

What is the synonym of mention?

a)

believe

b)

say

c)

worry

13.

If you are discussing trial basis, you are talking about:

a)

eating a snack

b)

trying something for a short period of time

c)

a sample of makeup

14.

Why does Alex's mom talk about how clean Alex's room is?

a)

to show that he wouldn't keep the Iguana cage clean because his room isn't even clean

b)

to show that Alex would forget to take the iguana on walks each day

c)

to show that Alex would forget to play with the iguana

d)

to show that Alex would forget to feed the iguana

15.

Who is the conflict between in this story?

a)

Alex and Ethan

b)

Alex and an iguana

c)

Alex and Dad

d)

Alex and Mom

16.
Do Alex and his mother have different points of view about getting an iguana?
a)
No
b)
Yes
17.
What is Alex's point of view in this book?
a)
He wants an iguana as a pet
b)
He wants a new brother
c)

He wants a little sister

d)
He wants a dog as a pet
18.

What does Alex's mothers say when he writes that the iguana can be the brother he always wanted?

a)

She says, "You need to do the dishes."

b)

She says, "You have to look after the iguana."

c)

She says, "You wont clean the cage."

d)

She says, "You already have a brother."

19.

Do you think Alex was successful in persuading his mother to get an iguana?

a)

No

b)

Yes

c)

Maybe

20.

What is the genre of this story?

a)

nonfiction

b)

fantasy

c)

fable

d)

realistic fiction

21.

Is this story mostly illustrations or photographs?

a)

illustrations

b)

photographs

22.

What was the author's purpose for writing this story?

a)

to inform us about how to care for Iguanas

b)

to entertain us with a story about a boy who wants an iguana

c)

the persuade us to go buy an iguana from the pet store

23.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
a)
peckle
b)
pickl
c)
pickel
d)
pickle
24.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
a)
truble
b)
troubl
c)
trouble
d)
trouhble
25.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
a)
gentl
b)
gentle
c)
gentel
d)
gintle
26.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
a)
middle
b)
meddle
c)
middl
d)
midle
27.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
a)
ridle
b)
riddle
c)
riddl
d)
reddle
28.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
a)
peopel
b)
peopl
c)
people
d)
peeple
29.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
a)
poodl
b)
poodle
c)
podle
d)
pewdle
30.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
a)
uncle
b)
uhncle
c)
uncl
d)
unkle
31.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
a)
little
b)
litle
c)
lettle
d)
littl
32.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
a)
taeble
b)
tabel
c)
teble
d)
table
33.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
a)
juhggle
b)
juggel
c)
juggl
d)
juggle
34.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
a)
noodle
b)
noodel
c)
noodl
d)
nodle
35.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
a)
simple
b)
semple
c)
simpel
d)
simpl
36.
Choose the correctly spelled word.
a)
handel
b)
haendle
c)
handl
d)
handle
37.
He listened for whistle at recess.
Divide whistle into syllables correctly.
a)
whi / stle
b)
whis / tle
c)
whist / le
d)
wh / istle
38.
She baked a simple cherry pie.
Divide simple into syllables correctly.
a)
si / mple
b)
s / imple
simp /le
c)
s /imple
d)
sim / ple
39.
The eagle is a national symbol.
Divide eagle into syllables correctly.
a)
eagl / e
b)
eag / le
c)
e / agle
d)
ea / gle
40.
The team made a circle to make a plan.
Divide circle into syllables correctly.
a)
circ / le
b)
cir / cle
c)
ci / rcle
d)
circl / e
41.
He put the soup on the table.
Divide table into syllables correctly.
a)
ta / ble
b)
t / able
c)
tab / le
d)
tabl / e
42.

Which is not a reason Alex gives to convince his mom to give him an iguana?

a)

Alex says he can teach it tricks

b)

Alex says it can be the brother he's always wanted

c)

Alex says he will pay for the lettuce with his allowance

d)

Alex says he will teach it to help with homework