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Worksheets5th RLA Midterm Study Guide
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Letters added to the beginning of a root word changing its meaning are identified as a____________________.
a)
compare and contrast
b)
inference
c)
prefix
d)
theme
2.
Examples, ideas, or direct quotations from the text that support your answer is _________________________.
a)
conjunction
b)
figurative language
c)
theme
d)
evidence
3.
conversation between two people in the text
a)
enhance
b)
permament
c)
visualize
d)
dialouge
4.
"My flowers were begging for water on the hot summer day" is an example of:
a)
antonym
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
hyperbole
5.
What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
a)
Her hair is red.
b)
She talks really loudly.
c)
She gets really angry.
d)
She spits when she talks.
6.
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What lines from the text support the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?
What lines from the text support the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?
a)
She began to unpack the picnic basket
b)
Max stares blankly out the window
c)
Mom offers Max a sandwich
d)
His mother conforted him
7.
"Life is like a box of chocolates."
This is an example of a what?
This is an example of a what?
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
analogy
d)
example
8.
Infer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge.
a)
clues
b)
characters
c)
setting
d)
theme
9.
If the author is teaching you something, it's NON-FICTION or Science related then the main purpose is probably
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Express
d)
Entertain
10.
Examples, ideas, or direct quotations from the text that support your answer is _________________________.
a)
conjunction
b)
figurative language
c)
theme
d)
evidence
11.
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Sometimes people feel sad.
b)
You should do good things for others.
c)
We're not always happy.
d)
There are many ways to make yourself feel better.
12.
What the author wants you to learn and take away from the text is called the ________________
a)
central idea
b)
text evidence
c)
Theme, Lesson, or Moral
d)
main idea
13.
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
a)
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
b)
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
c)
Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
d)
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
14.
A play is ...
a)
A script that you read to perform
b)
A place where actors perform on stage.
c)
Another name for drama where actors perform and act out a story on stage.
d)
A specific type of genre.
15.
When you are talking about author's purpose it's..
a)
The central idea that the author has about a topic.
b)
A general term for main idea.
c)
None of these
d)
The reason the author wrote the text. It ties into the theme, lesson, or moral and main idea.
16.
"The Moon ballooning in the sky"
What does the metaphor in the line suggest?
What does the metaphor in the line suggest?
a)
The Moon has a perfect shape
b)
The Moon appears to grow in size
c)
The Moon is brightly colored
d)
The Moon appears to move swiftly
17.
Onomatopoeias, metaphors, similes, hyperboles, idioms, and personification are all types of...
a)
figurative language
b)
sensory language
c)
genres
d)
media
18.
The words around a picture that tell more about that photo is called...
a)
a diagram
b)
a caption
c)
table of contents
d)
a key word
19.
Which point of view uses pronouns like "I", "me", "us", and "our"? The character is IN the story.
a)
second person
b)
third person
c)
first person
20.
Point of view where we know MORE THAN ONE character's thoughts and feelings
a)
third person omniscient
b)
third person limited
c)
first person
21.
Look at the picture. Which text structure is this?
a)
problem and solution
b)
classification schemes
c)
cause and effect
d)
sequential
22.
Giving clues as to what's to come in the story BEFORE it happens
a)
climax
b)
flashback
c)
foreshadow
23.
Which text structure uses words like "first," "next," "after that," & "finally?"
a)
sequential
b)
problem/solution
c)
compare/contrast
d)
description
24.
sequence of events in the story
a)
main idea
b)
plot
c)
rising action
d)
theme
25.
time and place of the story
a)
theme
b)
plot
c)
setting
d)
conflict
26.
letters added to the beginning or ending of a word to change its meaning
a)
act
b)
affix
c)
alliteration
d)
author's purpose
27.
figurative language - words with the same starting sound
a)
act
b)
affix
c)
alliteration
d)
author's purpose
28.
why an author writes [P.I.E. - Persuade. Inform. Entertain]
a)
act
b)
affix
c)
alliteration
d)
author's purpose
29.
the most important parts of a story
a)
autobiography
b)
cast
c)
cause and effect
d)
climax
30.
conclusion
a)
the final event in a story
b)
drama - what is being spoken by the cast of characters
c)
a work meant to be performed on a stage
d)
can be measured, observed, and/or verified by an expert
31.
events in a story after the climax
a)
falling action
b)
fantasy
c)
first person point of view
d)
genre
32.
personification
a)
figurative language - giving something that is non-human, human characteristics
b)
a type of literature that can have stanzas, line breaks, meter/rhythm, and/or rhyme
c)
genre - a fictional story that could have actually happened
d)
how the story is ended, tied up
33.
simile
a)
figurative language - a direct comparison using like or as
b)
drama - tells feelings, settings, or actions in a play
c)
poetry - group of lines in a poem, like a paragraph in prose
d)
tells the main points from the beginning, middle, and end of a story
34.
metaphor
a)
figurative language - a direct comparison using like or as
b)
drama - tells feelings, settings, or actions in a play
c)
figurative language - a direct comparison without using like/as
d)
tells the main points from the beginning, middle, and end of a story
35.
summary
a)
figurative language - a direct comparison using like or as
b)
drama - tells feelings, settings, or actions in a play
c)
poetry - group of lines in a poem, like a paragraph in prose
d)
tells the main points from the beginning, middle, and end of a story
36.
"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
What can you infer about Violet?
What can you infer about Violet?
a)
She is energetic
b)
She is shy
c)
She is mean
d)
She hates people
37.
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?
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.
38.
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
39.
The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
a)
The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds
b)
It was placed on the endangered species list
c)
It was dying out because of pesticides
d)
The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird
40.
"When I woke up, there were branches and leaves all over the yard." What does this sentence infer?
a)
There was a storm last night.
b)
The tree needs to be trimmed.
c)
My neighbors are upset with me.
d)
My dad will be mad.
41.
“We bought tickets and some popcorn.” What does this infer?
a)
My parents love me.
b)
I'm happy to be home.
c)
We were at the movies.
d)
We are now broke.
42.
“I forgot to set my alarm clock last night.” What does this infer?
a)
I am tired.
b)
I hate waking up early.
c)
I am running late this morning.
d)
I will be in trouble when I get to work.
43.
"When I walked into the house, I could smell onions." What does this infer?
a)
Someone is cooking.
b)
I left the onions out.
c)
Everyone in my family loves onions.
d)
My mom must have gone to the market.
44.
An inference is...
a)
Text evidence + what you know
b)
Retelling a text
c)
Making a guess without evidence
d)
Information written directly into the text.
45.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. "Jason" Caitlin said with a sigh.
We can infer that…
We can infer that…
a)
Jason was the best player.
b)
Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
c)
Jason was not a very good player.
d)
Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.
46.
Which of the following is a plot element?
a)
Setting
b)
similie
c)
theme
d)
author
47.
Which of the sentences below are example of alliteration?
a)
sally farted out rainbows
b)
Billy Bozzle Buckled buttons before bedtime
c)
a fat cat that spat at dat bat
d)
All of the below
48.
What's the meaning of this hyperbole?
"Shawn would move mountains for Angela."
"Shawn would move mountains for Angela."
a)
Shawn and Angela like to climb mountains together.
b)
Shawn paints pictures of mountain scenes.
c)
Shawn would do anything for Angela.
d)
Angela is really pretty.
49.
What is the use of words to create pictures in your mind, appealing to the five senses?
a)
stanza
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
optical illusion
d)
imagery
50.
Which is an example of "onomatopoeia?"
a)
NO!
b)
Go.
c)
Swish!
d)
Stop
51.
This is a...
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
rhyme
d)
poem
52.
This is a ...
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
rhyme
d)
homophone
53.
What is the answer to a division problem called?
a)
Divisor
b)
Remainder
c)
Quotient
d)
Dividend
54.
I have an _________________ to slimy foods; they are disgusting!
a)
nauseous
b)
adjustment
c)
aversion
d)
empathy
55.
To understand something after the fact is....
a)
Obnoxious
b)
Illuminating
c)
Extraordinary
d)
Hindsight
56.
I feel __________________ toward Shane because, I, too, recently had a grandparent die.
a)
hatred
b)
loyalty
c)
anger
d)
empathy
57.
The affixes a or an mean:
a)
not, without
b)
Top, height, beginning
c)
walk, move
d)
both, or on both sides
58.
to change for a new purpose
a)
adapt
b)
adhere
c)
admission
d)
address
59.
to move toward survival by changing
a)
advance
b)
adapt
c)
absorb
d)
absolve
60.
to connect one thing to another
a)
adhere
b)
adhesive
c)
absorb
d)
abrupt
61.
toward, to
a)
ab-
b)
ad-
c)
pro-
d)
in-
62.
not present; gone
a)
present
b)
absent
c)
absolve
d)
absorb
63.
We watched a movie about a family who was ____________ by aliens.
a)
abduct
b)
abducted
c)
abstain
d)
abstained
64.
Our car came to an _______ stop when mom stepped on the brakes very hard.
a)
absolve
b)
absorb
c)
abrupt
d)
abrupted
65.
Red Ribbon Week is a reminder for all people to _______ from using drugs.
a)
abstain
b)
absorb
c)
absolve
d)
abrupt
66.
The conversation between characters in a work of literature.
a)
mood
b)
theme
c)
plot
d)
dialogue
67.
What sentence is reworded and restated in the conclusion paragraph?
a)
introduction
b)
thesis statement
c)
closing statement
d)
your favorite sentence
e)
the longest sentence
68.
What part of the narrative can you find the resolution?
a)
Introduction
b)
Body
c)
Conclusion
d)
Title
69.
What is the resolution?
a)
the problem
b)
the setting
c)
how the problem is solved
d)
how the setting changes
70.
Which part of speech is the capitalized word? Mrs. Hicks IS an expert at white water rafting.
a)
noun
b)
pronoun
c)
verb
d)
adjective
e)
adverb
71.
Which part of speech is the capitalized word? Mrs. Hicks is an expert at WHITE water rafting.
a)
noun
b)
pronoun
c)
verb
d)
adjective
e)
adverb
72.
Which part of speech is the capitalized word? MRS. HICKS is an expert at white water rafting.
a)
noun
b)
pronoun
c)
verb
d)
adjective
e)
adverb
73.
Which part of speech is the capitalized word? Reese can RUN as fast as a cheetah.
a)
noun
b)
pronoun
c)
verb
d)
adjective
e)
adverb
74.
Which part of speech is underlined? AJ and Ashton are hiding UNDER their desks.
a)
noun
b)
preposition
c)
verb
d)
adjective
e)
adverb
75.
Which part of speech is underlined? LELA is smart as a whip!
a)
noun
b)
preposition
c)
verb
d)
adjective
e)
adverb
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