WorksheetsThomas Jefferson, Architect
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 29mins
Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the text?
Thomas Jefferson's passion for architecture led to projects that became the main source of income for his family.
Thomas Jefferson's architectural planning and design were integral in making Washington. D.C., the city it is today.
Thomas Jefferson was a human being of many talents, as skilled in the field of architecture as he was in politics.
Thomas Jefferson was a talented, innovative architect who was influenced by his admiration for European structure and design.
Read paragraph THREE (3) of the text.
What key concept does the author convey by using contrasts in some of the lines in the paragraph?
that Jefferson was fond of Italian architecture
that Jefferson thought outbuildings were ugly
that Jefferson was wealthier than most Americans
that Jefferson did not follow architectural traditions
Choose the sentence that best supports the idea that Thomas Jefferson's enthusiasm for architecture was matched by his skill.
From the beginning, his house was different from any other in the country.
While many men built in valleys, Jefferson picked a mountaintop.
Most rural houses faced south, but his pointed southwest to capture the best view from the mountain.
He drew his own house plans and for much of the building was his contractor and foreman of construction.
Which statement best describes the author's main purpose in writing this text?
to entertain readers with interesting anecdotes about Thomas Jefferson
to inform readers about the European roots of early American architecture
to inform readers about Thomas Jefferson's achievements as an architect
to persuade readers to share the author's admiration for Thomas Jefferson
Which sentence from the passage best supports Thomas Jefferson's achievement as an architect?
"Architecture was his hobby, not his business."
"Jefferson's first major architectural project was the design of his own home, begun in 1770 on a hilltop near Charlottesville."
"Jefferson was delighted because he had long dreamed of splendid government buildings that would give Richmond the dignity of Rome and the grave of Athens."
"When he returned from France, President George Washington appointed Jefferson secretary of state.
In making connections between the different events and places described in the text, what overall text structure does the author use?
Chronological
Comparison and Contrast
Order of importance
Spatial
Which phrase contains alliteration?
knotty kites in skies
conquering citations astride
handsome hawks had memories
wait to race away
Clouds moved slowly overhead, and Zakir felt a deep peace. That morning, he had walked across the road from the farmhouse where he was staying. There was a stone wall with a small green gate, which he passed through. On the other side was a wide field of wildflowers. Zakir was welcomed by a crowd of butterflies. This made him laugh --- it seemed too perfect. But he decided to spend the afternoon in the field, watching the birds flock and listening to the wind in the meadow.
Which sentence is in passive voice?
That morning, he had walked across the road from the farmhouse where he was staying.
There was a stone wall with a small green gate, which he passed through.
Zakir was welcomed by a crowd of butterflies.
Mrs. Wright is directing the choir, and she loves teaching.
Which word is a gerund?
directing
teaching
loves
choir
My mom told us that the trajectory of the storm had changed and the river might overflow.
The prefix tra- means "across," the root ject means a "a place where." What is the meaning of trajectory as used in the sentence?
the time when something important begins
the type
the path something takes as it moves over
the size and shape
We subsequently turned the car around and returned home.
The prefix sub- means "under or after," and the root sequ means follow. What is the meaning of subsequently as used in the sentence?
slowly but surely
immediately after
completely
eventually
Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of the word authority?
TJ was stuck on an island for twenty years.
TJ wrote a book.
TJ told his workers what to do.
TJ prevented his parents from freaking out.
An eventful day is one in which
you are bored out of your mind in ELA class
a lot happens
the sun shines very brightly
you hear a loud sound
Which is a dire circumstance?
you are thirsty for something sweet
your car breaks down in the middle of the Sahara Desert
you go to court to press charges
you are bothered that your teacher won't call on you
Which of the following phrases best demonstrates the meaning of the word facilitate?
stopping at a red light
arresting a criminal
helping an adult learn to read
thinking about a higher power
Read the following verse from Common's song "Believer."
Cultivated to overcome ever since we came overseas,
Today and the way that you can see we determined.
Solar keeps burning, shawty's know to keep learning,
Lesson's in our life, but life stripes that we earning.
Took gramps' advice that Christ is returning,
Like a thief in the night, I write the beacons of light.
For those of us in dark alleys and parched valleys,
Street kids spark rallies of the conscience conqueror of a contest.
That seems beyond us, even though the unseen,
I know that God watches.
From one King's dream, he was able to Barack us,
The prophets, nothing can stop us. Believe!
If the theme of this verse from "The Believer" is the experience of African Americans, what is Common alluding to when he says "one King's dream"?
Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech
The athlete Billie Jean King's dream of playing professional tennis.
King Oberon's antics in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
Pharaoh's dream that Joseph interpreted for him according to the Old Testament
Athletes at the university were not always known as the Cornhuskers, however. Their original nickname was the Old Gold Knights. Then the school adopted scarlet and cream as its colors. Through the 1899 football season, the athletes were known as the Bugeaters. This was an appropriate nickname in an agricultural region where bull bats were a blessing to farmers and a menace to crop-devouring insects. Still, the Cornhuskers did not emerge for another decade. Finally, at turn of the century and after one less-than-glorious season, the university felt that a new image was overdue. The Cornhuskers came to stay.
Which sentence BEST begins the paragraph?
The University of Nebraska has a proud and honored tradition in collegiate athletics.
Some of the most exciting careers begin on practice fields at the University of Nebraska.
The University of Nebraska may have one of the most recognized nicknames in college sports.
It should be no surprise that the University of Nebraska offers advanced studies in agriculture.
Raindrops drummed on the roof as Mia finished getting ready for school. Just as the news meteorologist had predicted, Mia's morning commute would be interrupted by a downpour. She peeked out the window and surveyed her neighborhood. She watched as water splashed off the hoods of cars and puddles transformed into small river in the street. So Mia zipped up her jacket and grabbed her umbrella. Then, she went out the door and sprinted the three blocks to the bus stop.
Select two words that could replace went to make the paragraph more precise. Select two.
coasted
darted
moved
rushed
wandered
