WorksheetsBenchmark 2 Review
Total questions: 106
Worksheet time: 2hrs 46mins

Which statement expresses a main theme of the passage?
From the character's experience, the reader can learn...
George heard a strange noise while driving his car. It didn't sound right, but George didn't want to pay to take it to the mechanic. For weeks, the noise continued to get wore and worse until one day, the car wouldn't even start. Now George had to pay a tow truck to take it to the mechanic. After the mechanic looked at the car, he told George that he could have easily fixed the engine for $300 if he had come in when the problem started. However, because George drove with a faulty engine for weeks, the engine was damaged and would cost him $1,500 to replace.
What is the theme of this passage?
It costs a lot of money to repair a car's engine.
Don't wait for problems to get worse before you decide to fix them.
Take your car to the mechanic for every strange noise that you hear.
When Darcy was eighteen, she wanted to dance on Broadway. When she went to her first audition, she was told that she would never get a job as a dancer because she didn't have the proper technique. Darcy didn't let this stop her. In fact, she became even more determined. For the next few months, Darcy took every dance lesson that she could attend in New York in order to keep improving her technique. She studied from the best teachers and danced everyday, even when she was exhausted. A year later, Darcy signed a contract to dance in her first Broadway show.
What is the theme of this passage?
Determination is the key to success.
Don't let someone else's negative comments get you down.
Take lots of dance classes if you want to dance on Broadway.
"It looks way too high for me," Jill said as she looked up at the rollercoaster. "Come on, Jill! It will be lots of fun. It looks much scarier than it actually is. If you don't like it, you never have to ride it again," responded Quinn. Jill wanted to go on the rollercoaster with her best friend, but she was really scared. She'd only been on one other rollercoaster before and that was one tiny comparison. However, Jill knew that Quinn was right. She should try it at least once. Even though Jill was extremely nervous, she got on the ride with Quinn. She ended up loving it so much that she rode the rollercoaster ten more times that day.
What is the theme of this passage?
You don't have to do what you don't want to do.
Always listen to what your friends want to do.
Face your fears.
Sarah and her twin sister Laura took gymnastics. Everything in gymnastics came much more easily to Sarah than it did to Laura. Because Sarah was so flexible, she didn't even have to work hard to master her tricks. In competition, Sarah always won first place without much effort. Laura, on the other hand, had to practice everyday to master even the most basic tricks and never placed in competition. Finally, after years of hard work, Laura took third place at a competition for the first time. Even though Sarah still beat her, Laura was so excited that she wore her medal proudly around her neck for the whole week.
What is the theme of this passage?
You appreciate things more when you have to work for them.
Third place is just as good as first place.
Twins shouldn't try to compete with one another.
Anthony and his classmates decided to play basketball at recess. During the game, Anthony wanted to prove that he was the best player of all. Every time Anthony got the ball, he dribbled it all around the court until he could shoot and make the basket. He never even looked to see if anyone else on his team was open. He just ignored his teammates when they yelled, "Pass!" Because Anthony scored a lot of points for his team during that game, he figured that everyone would want him to be on their team from now on. The next day, Anthony stood there as everyone around him got chosen first.
What is the passage of this theme?
People will be jealous of you if you're the best.
Players should always pass the ball to their teammates.
Don't be greedy.
When Eric's mom asked him to choose twenty toys to donate to the sick children at the Children's Hospital, Eric got upset. "I don't want to give away my toys!" he exclaimed. "You have way more than you need," his mother responded. When Eric arrived at the hospital with his bag of toys, the nurse asked if he would like to give them out. When Eric gave out the toys, he saw how much the children there appreciated them. Eric felt really good about giving them away. When Eric got home, he decided that for his birthday, he would rather have his friends and family donate toys to the hospital than give more to him.
What is the theme of this passage?
Children don't need a lot of toys to be happy.
It's better to give than to receive.
You should give your birthday gifts to charity.
Jenny hated when her little sister Rylee came into her bedroom. "Get out of my room!" Jenny yelled. She gave Rylee a giant push towards the door. Rylee tripped on one of Jenny's shoes and slammed into the door. "See, that's what you get," Jenny said as Rylee ran out of the room crying. Later, Jenny was bored and decided to see what her older sister Karen was doing. As soon as Jenny entered Karen's bedroom, Karen pushed Jenny so hard that she fell to the floor. "I heard what you did to Rylee. How do you like it when someone does that to you?" Karen yelled as Jenny ran out of the room crying.
What is the theme of this passage?
Someone needs to push Karen to teach her a lesson.
Pushing people is not the way to solve problems.
Treat others as you wish to be treated.
The students in room 22 were organizing a surprise party for their teacher. Susan brought juice, Morgan brought cupcakes, and Lyle brought the napkins and plates. The rest of the students worked on decorating the classroom.
What is the theme?
friendship
responsibility
team work
honesty
Rachel was walking to the park when she noticed her neighbor picking up trash. Rachel stopped and helped her pick up all the trash.
What is the theme?
bravery
kindness
determination
the most intense? This is usually a turning point for the main character.
Joe can't decide whether to live with his mom or his dad.
Alice can't find her phone because her brother stole it from her room.
Really had me goin'
But now it's time to go
Curtain's finally closin'
That was quite a show
Very entertainin'
But it's over now
Go on and take a bow"
and find you
And I'll be right there in your
memory to remind you"
The night that I walked
Burns like an iron
in the back of my mind"
misery, he's a devil in disguise,
a snake with blue eyes"
man who mines for miracles"
Who got the keys to the Jeep?
Vrooooooom!"
On a battlefield of love"
heart needs a beat"
she waved
Said why are you always
running in place?"
Woof, woof, woof, woof!"
It's been a long cold lonely winter"
With her brown hair a-blowing
She's a soft place to land
And a good feeling knowing
She's a warm conversation
That I wouldn't miss for nothing
She's a fighter when she's mad
And she's a lover when she's loving"
The moonlight dancin' off your skin"
I've wondered if there's something more
Something more"
for a food that won't come"
for a while now
You got me feelin'
like a child now"
or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I don't want to
wake up from you"
But I can't seem to find
Someone to love"
and I am the lighting"
And it spreads just like a fire
Slips off of your tongue
like turpentine"
That blow from Memphis
Down to Apalachicola"
Fall out of bed, sing like a bird
Dizzy in my head, spin like a record
Crazy on a Sunday night"
A thousand miles
If I could just see you
Tonight"
Free as a weed"
If ten million fireflies
Lit up the world as I fell asleep"
Don't forget that our science project is due tomorrw. I will revise and edit the report. You will finish doing the poster. Make sure to use neat handwriting. I want a good grade, don't be a slacker.
-Brecken
Which word best describes the tone of this note?
I absolutely LOVE your books! You are my favorite author of all time. I read The Hunger Games trilogy in one week! I want to be an author someday, and I hope that I can be as inspiring as you are.
-Jayda
Which word best describes the tone of this note?
Thank you for the new outfit and shoes. Now I am excited about the first day of school. I can't wait to wear my new outfit. I really wanted that shirt, but I didn't have enough money for it. Thanks again! I love you!
-Mollie
Which word best describes the tone of this note?
Please come pick me up as soon as possible. I hate it here at summer camp. If you let me come home, I will keep my room clean for a year. I will even clean the bathrooms. PLEASE COME SOON!!
-Jeremy
Which word best describes the tone of this note?
Dear Jordan,
I was thinking of you the other day. I remembered the time that we were paddleboating in the lake, and you fell out when you tried to "pet" a fish! I told the story to my family during dinner, and we all had a good laugh!
-Dan
Which word best describes the tone of this note?
loving
annoyed
funny
hopeful
I purchased the weight lose powder that you advertised on TV. I have been sprinkling it on my food for 4 weeks, and I have gained 5 pounds instead of losing weight. I think your powder is a scam, and I want my money back immediately.
-Grace
Which word best describes the tone of this note?
I know that I told you that I would go bungee jumping with you next week when I see you. However, I changed my mind, I'm not brave enough to jump off of the platform. I keep having nightmares about my harness failing.
-Barry
Which word best describes the tone of this note?
I wanted to tell you the great news! The doctors think that they were successful at removing all of the cancer cells. I have to return for tests once a year, but I believe that the cancer is gone from my body!
-Amy
Which word best describes the tone of this note?
Congratulations on completing your first marathon! I know that you have had this goal for a long time now, and you worked really hard to achieve your goal. You have shown me that if I work hard, I can achieve my goals, too!
-Kaleb
Do you remember when I taught you how to play tennis last summer? I spent many hours with you on the court. It hurts my feelings that you haven't asked me to play tennis in the last six months. When I pass the tennis courts now, I often see you playing with Carmen.
-Chelsea
Which word best describes the tone of this note?
What is the mood of the passage?
What would Wendell's mood be on his birthday?
When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home.
True!—nervous—very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am! But why will you say that I am mad?
Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. They were the last people you'd expect to be involved in anything strange or mysterious, because they just didn't hold with such nonsense.
