WorksheetsELA ELMS vs. Dutchtown Quizizz Bowl Round 1
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 4hrs 30mins
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1.
Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?
a)
Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.
b)
Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.
c)
Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.
d)
Tim is moving to California with his family.
2.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."
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.
3.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."
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.
4.
Which sentence from the selection supports that the computer was not working properly?
a)
Rita took three hours to finish her homework.
b)
Ritaʼs homework was not finished.
c)
Rita had to write out her story instead of typing it.
d)
Ritaʼs homework was not done correctly.
5.
Which sentence supports that Jack is feeling sleepy?
a)
Jack went to bed late because he was at a birthday party.
b)
Jackʼs eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt really heavy.
c)
Jack put his head down on the desk.
d)
Jack was not paying attention to the lesson.
6.
What can you infer about this setting?Mr. Furlich is munching on his lunch. There is a lot of noise as he walks by the table chatting with students.
a)
Mr. Furlich is at McDonalds.
b)
He is in the office.
c)
Mr. Furlich is a runner.
d)
He is in the cafeteria.
7.
Yoshi was in her room reading a book. Her mom called her to come downstairs and help. As Yoshi entered the kitchen, her mom handed her a pile of plates. Yoshi put them on the table and went to get the silverware and glasses.
You can infer that it is...
You can infer that it is...
a)
Dinnertime
b)
Bedtime
c)
Time for School
d)
Playtime
8.
Albert stormed into his apartment and threw down his lunchbox. He had just lost his job. Albert had worked for the same company for over ten years. But today he was informed that he was no longer needed. Albert didn't know what to do.
Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:
Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:
a)
Albert threw down his lunchbox.
b)
Albert's job lasted over ten years.
c)
Losing his job made Albert upset.
d)
Albert lived in a house with his parents.
9.
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 mad 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?
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.
10.
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?
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.
11.
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?
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.
12.
Jessica's favorite part about the weekend was going to Rockin' Records with her friends. Rockin' Records was the local music store just down the road from her house. On weekend afternoons, Jessica and her friends would walk down to the store to shop for new music.
What may the reader conclude about Jessica's friends?
What may the reader conclude about Jessica's friends?
a)
They like music.
b)
They like to exercise by walking places.
c)
They do what Jessica tells them to do.
d)
They live far away and drive to the store.
13.
When Tommy came back into the kitchen, Katie and her farther were still cleaning up from lunch. "Dad," said Tommy, "do you know where I can find the-" He trailed off, realizing that he couldn't mention wrapping paper. He would give the surprise away, and Tommy would hate to ruin the surprise before he had to.
What will the speaker most likely do next?
What will the speaker most likely do next?
a)
Ask Katie for the wrapping paper.
b)
Ask Dad to find he wrapping paper.
c)
Not wrap the presents.
d)
Go an search for the wrapping paper by himself.
14.
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-
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.
15.
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-
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.
16.
I am now here to stay. Hateful divisions caused by the caste system force me to fight for the rights of all Indians in my homeland. The "untouchables," especially, are being denied their basic human rights. This cannot be tolerated.
-The Journals of Mahatma Gandhi, India, 1915
What problem does Gandi face?
-The Journals of Mahatma Gandhi, India, 1915
What problem does Gandi face?
a)
The violation of human rights.
b)
Defending people who don't deserve to be defended.
c)
The caste system working according to plan.
d)
Having been away from India too long and allowed things to get out of control.
17.
Daylight Savings time refers to the practice of setting our clocks an hour forward in the spring and back in the fall to maximize the amount of sunshine during our waking hours. Ben Franklin came up with the plan to "save" daylight by turning the clocks an hour ahead, thus bring our waking hours into closer harmony with daylight.
What may the read conclude about Ben Franklin?
What may the read conclude about Ben Franklin?
a)
He liked to make people sleepy.
b)
He is hated for his daylight savings idea.
c)
He wanted people to increase their productivity.
d)
He owned many clocks.
18.
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-
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.
19.
Some people argue that America’s attitude toward losing weight borders on FANATICISM that we are irrationally obsessed with being thin. FANATICISM means
a)
extremism
b)
doubt
c)
cynicism
d)
wealth
20.
The children nearly drove their parents crazy on the long car trip with their incessant questions: “Are we there yet?” “Is it much further?” “When can we get out of the car?” Incessant means
a)
hesitant
b)
wise
c)
silent
d)
nonstop
21.
People with an ANTAGONISTIC attitude—people who are looking for a fight—are sometimes described as having a “chip on their shoulder.” ANTAGONISTIC means
a)
shy
b)
nervous
c)
hostile
d)
compassionate
22.
People with an ANTAGONISTIC attitude—people who are looking for a fight—are sometimes described as having a “chip on their shoulder.” ANTAGONISTIC means
a)
shy
b)
nervous
c)
hostile
d)
compassionate
23.
Adamant in his support of gun control, Senator Keen won’t give in to pressure from powerful opponents.
a)
firm
b)
uncertain
c)
flexible
d)
nervous
24.
“I object to that question, Your Honor!” said the defense attorney, leaping to his feet. “It’s IMMATERIAL . It has absolutely no bearing on the case.” IMMATERIAL means
a)
irrelevant
b)
unclear
c)
exaggerated
d)
evil
25.
My amiable dog greets both strangers and old friends with a happy yip and energetic tail-wagging. Amiable means
a)
good-natured
b)
intelligent
c)
uncaring
d)
wild
26.
The bad feelings between the two families go back so many generations that nobody remembers what originally caused the animosity. Animosity means
a)
great fear
b)
admiration
c)
strong dislike
d)
kinship
27.
Accused of taking bribes, the mayor said, “In the end, I’ll clear my name and be absolved of any wrongdoing.” Absolved means
a)
to accuse
b)
to clear of guilt
c)
to inform
d)
to admit
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