wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Benchmark #3 Review

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Most monsters don’t mind making messes.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Alliteration

e)

Personification

2.

My dad knows everything about cars.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Alliteration

e)

Personification

3.

The ice sculptor’s hands fluttered like hummingbird wings.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Alliteration

e)

Personification

4.

Each blade of grass was a tiny bayonet pointed firmly at our bare feet

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Alliteration

e)

Personification

5.

The candle flame danced in the dark.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Alliteration

e)

Personification

6.

Pam was skinny enough to jump through a keyhole.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Alliteration

e)

Personification

7.

She was fairly certain that life was a fashion show.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Alliteration

e)

Personification

8.

Thunder grumbled and raindrops reported for duty.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Alliteration

e)

Personification

9.

She stuck the stolen stapler in her suitcase.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Alliteration

e)

Personification

10.
Our feet squished in the mud.
a)
simile
b)
onomatopoeia
11.
"The tea cup clinked and clanged as I put it down on the plate" is an example of:
a)
simile
b)
onomatopoeia
12.
The patient sounded like he was hacking up a lung. 
What is the onomatopoeia?
a)
lung
b)
hacking
c)
patient
13.
This is going to cost me an arm and a leg!
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Idiom
14.
Technology is the best thing since sliced bread.
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Idiom
15.
My mom always says you shouldn't cry over spilled milk.
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Idiom
16.

What is the meaning of the root word "mem"?

a)

think

b)

remember

c)

time

d)

many

17.

What is the meaning of the prefix pre-?

a)

after

b)

before

c)

between, among

d)

together, with

18.

What is the meaning of the prefix re-?

a)

before

b)

again, back

c)

after

d)

over

19.

What is the meaning of the root word semi?

a)

half, partly

b)

many

c)

too much, extra

d)

two

20.

What is the meaning of the root word "cred"?

a)

life

b)

star

c)

hear, listen

d)

believe

21.

What is the meaning of the root word bio?

a)

life

b)

star

c)

book

d)

hear, listen

22.
What does "chron" mean?
a)
color
b)
time
c)
ill
d)
measure
23.
A prefix is at the _________ of a word.
a)
middle
b)
end
c)
beginning
d)
letters
24.
graph means
a)
draw/ write
b)
color/shade
c)
spin/sit
d)
essay/novel
25.
Geology is the study of rocks and what the _________ is made of.
a)
science
b)
life
c)
earth
d)
penguins
26.
Mono means
a)
ten
b)
one
c)
too many
d)
multi
27.
The latin root "audi/aud" means
a)
hear
b)
a freaking nice car
c)
a big room
d)
star
28.
If a word ends with "ologist"  most likely it's _________________.
a)
a topic
b)
a person who studies something
29.
The natural heat of the earth is known as
a)
geography
b)
geothermal
c)
geologist
d)
geographic
30.
What text structure explains why something happened or explains the effects of something?
a)
Compare or Contrast
b)
Problem or Solution
c)
Cause or Effect
d)
Sequence
31.
The text structure that describes the order steps occurred is called_______.
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Sequence
c)
Compare and Contrast
d)
Problem and Siolution
32.
When you are finding similarities and differences within in a text, what text structure is this format?
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Problem and Solution
c)
Sequence
d)
Compare and Contrast
33.
When the author explains why something happens or explains the effects of something, what text structure are they using?
a)
problem and solution
b)
compare and contrast
c)
cause and effect
d)
chronological
34.

Which words are examples of order and sequence words?

a)

when...then, if...then, because

b)

first, second, next, later, after, finally

c)

like, unlike, different, same as

35.

Which words are examples of comparison and contrast words?

a)

like, unlike, different, same as

b)

when...then, if...then, because

c)

first, second, next, later, after, finally

36.

Which words are examples of cause and effect words?

a)

first, second, next, later, after, finally

b)

like, unlike, different, same as

c)

because, if...then, when...then

37.
The text structure of ________________ provides details about an issue and offers ways to solve it. 
a)
cause & effect 
b)
compare & contrast 
c)
chronological 
d)
problem & solution 
38.

In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.

a)

cause & effect

b)

problem & solution

c)

sequence or chronological order

d)

compare & contrast

39.

In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve,or solution.

a)

cause & effect

b)

problem & solution

c)

sequence or chronological order

d)

compare & contrast

40.

This type of writing includes many adjectives, examples, or characteristics.

a)

description

b)

compare & contrast

c)

sequence or chronological order

d)

problem & solution

41.
Choose the clue words that indicate chronological order.
a)
first, next, finally, 8:30, after
b)
cause, effect, as a result of, because
c)
problem, solution, promise, struggle
d)
compare, contrast, similar, different
42.
Choose the clue words that indicate compare and contrast.
a)
therefore, cause, effect, consequently
b)
later, then, next, Monday
c)
similar, different, common, on the other hand
d)
possibility, struggle, hope, problem
43.
Choose the clue words that indicate cause and effect.
a)
next, after, then, first, last
b)
struggle, promise, problem, solution
c)
consequently, as a result of, so, therefore
d)
similar, common, compare, contrast
44.
Choose the clue words that indicate problem and solution.
a)
first, last, next, after
b)
cause, as a result of, consequently
c)
compare, similar, both, alike
d)
threat, difficulty, possibility, hope
45.
"The beloved children's writer, Shel Silverstein is well known for his three books of children's poems. The first book, Where the Sidewalk Ends was first published in 1974. The second book, A Light in the Attic, came out seven years later in 1981. The final book, Falling Up, was published in 1996."

What words signal the author's organizational pattern?
a)
"The Sidewalk's End", "Falling Up"
b)
Beloved
c)
First, Second
d)
Shel Silverstein
46.

What is the narrative point of view in the following paragraph?


Brian could not bear to be on the roof of the skyscraper any longer. He wasn't usually afraid of heights, but the wind was so strong and Rufus kept messing with him. "Would you try to land on your feet or your head?" Rufus asked with a straight face. Rufus could tell that he was getting to Brian, which only encouraged him to keep going. "Let's go look over the edge, Brian," suggested Rufus, knowing full well that Brian would refuse.

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person Limited

d)

Third Person Omniscient

47.

What is the narrative point of view of the following paragraph?


The stars were burning brightly in the night sky. The evening breeze felt cool on my skin. It was the last night of summer break and I was calm, oddly calm. It's not that I was excited to go back to school. I wasn't. School is a lot of work for me. But I was excited to see my friends again, and I knew that she would be there.

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person Limited

d)

Third Person Omniscient

48.

What is the narrative point of view of the following paragraph?


Chad tightened his grip on the rope. He could feel his fingers weakening. "Come on, Chad! Pull! We're losing ground!" shouted his teammate George. Chad gazed at the mud puddle toward which he and George were being dragged. Then he looked up at his opponents. They were screaming something, but Chad couldn't quite hear it. The muscles in his arms and shoulders were tightening. "It's now or never!" George shouted. Chad dug his heels in the dirt and pulled with all his strength.

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person Limited

d)

Third Person Omniscient

49.

What is the narrative point of view of the following paragraph?


Grilling chicken is easy. First, give yourself plenty of time. If the temperature rises much past 350 degrees, you may burn your chicken. So, keep the temperature low, and give yourself plenty of time to cook the chicken. Set your burners on low and leave the chicken on the top rack. Flip your chicken every 15 to 20 minutes. During final twenty minutes of cooking, brush some barbeque sauce on your chicken. Now prepare to eat a delicious meal!

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person Limited

d)

Third Person Omniscient

50.

What does the prefix "dis" mean?

a)

too many

b)

not

c)

too few

d)

extra

51.
What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA. 
a)
Theme is a universal lesson, and main idea is what a story is about.
b)
Theme is what a story is about, and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
52.
There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
a)
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
b)
It is also fun to look for shells.
c)
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
d)
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
53.
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
a)
Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
b)
Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
c)
How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.
d)
Life is short; make the most of it.
54.
Fill in the blank: The theme is the ______ ________ of a story.
a)
life lesson
b)
specific events
c)
sequence of events
d)
main idea
55.
Finish the sentence: The main idea of a story is...
a)
the life lesson.
b)
what the story is mostly about.
c)
the sequence of events that occur in the story.
d)
none of the above
56.

Complete the analogy.

Now: Later :: Easy: ___________

a)

difficult

b)

early

c)

fun

d)

simple

57.

Complete the analogy.


Gloves: Hands :: Socks: _________

a)

eyes

b)

ears

c)

feet

d)

legs

58.

Complete the analogy.


Lettuce: Green :: Strawberry : _______

a)

orange

b)

brown

c)

delicious

d)

red

59.

Complete the analogy.


Fire : Hot :: Snow : _________________

a)

frozen

b)

yellow

c)

warm

d)

tasty

60.

Complete the analogy.

Wall : Room :: ___________ : _____________

a)

Lettuce : Sandwich

b)

Dog : Cat

c)

Wheel : Car

d)

Song : Dance

Similar Resources on Wayground

Inferences

60 questions

Inferences

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th Grade

S2 KS Vocab_Fill in the blank

60 questions

S2 KS Vocab_Fill in the blank

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th Grade

Review 8th grade

65 questions

Review 8th grade

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th - 8th Grade

Tuck Everlasting Test

56 questions

Tuck Everlasting Test

quiz

Worksheet

•

4th - 6th Grade

Grammar and Revision Review

62 questions

Grammar and Revision Review

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th Grade

Comparative and superlative

57 questions

Comparative and superlative

quiz

Worksheet

•

KG - 7th Grade

Reported Speech Quiz

56 questions

Reported Speech Quiz

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th Grade

M.2 English (Teacher Yok)

60 questions

M.2 English (Teacher Yok)

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th Grade