WorksheetsNWEA Reading Review
Total questions: 121
Worksheet time: 19hrs 52mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Synonym means the _______.
a)
Opposite
b)
Same
c)
Sentence
d)
Definition
2.
Antonym means the ____________.
a)
opposite
b)
same
c)
definition
d)
sentence
3.
Something that is memorable is _________.
a)
Taking a picture
b)
Forgotten
c)
Easily remembered
d)
Left behind
4.
Something that is dull is ____________.
a)
Lacking excitement
b)
Bright
c)
Sharp
d)
Fun
5.
A gloomy day looks like this.
a)
Bright
b)
Sunny
c)
Dark
d)
Colorful
6.
To pluck something means
a)
To pick suddenly
b)
Smack
c)
Touch slowly
d)
Hold
7.
A flashback is ___________.
a)
Planning something
b)
Attending something
c)
Remembering something from the past
d)
Predicting the future
8.
He loaded the treasure on his magic steed named Grani, and then rode off.
What type of animal is a steed?
What type of animal is a steed?
a)
Dog
b)
Cat
c)
Racoon
d)
Horse
9.
The grass was so barren it was now a yellow color.
What is the meaning of the word barren?
What is the meaning of the word barren?
a)
Dry
b)
Wet
c)
Green
d)
Healthy
10.
I was cordial to the girl by shaking her hand and saying hello.
a)
Polite
b)
Disrespectful
c)
Ignored
d)
Nice
11.
Uses the words like or as in a sentence to compare something
a)
Metaphor
b)
Similie
c)
Frond
d)
Homophone
12.
As blind as a bat.
a)
Similie
b)
Metaphor
13.
As brave as a lion.
a)
Similie
b)
Metaphor
14.
Comparison between two things that aren't alike but do have something in common,
a)
Similie
b)
Metaphor
c)
Fourd
d)
Homophone
15.
All the world's a stage
a)
Similie
b)
Metaphor
16.
A statement that is true and can be verified objectively, or proven.
a)
Opinion
b)
Fact
17.
A statement that holds an element of belief; it tells how someone feels.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
18.
The sun is a star.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
19.
3rd grade is easy.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
20.
Humans are warm-blooded mammals
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
21.
Coffee tastes good
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
22.
Something spelled or pronounced alike but different in meaning.
EX: That suit looks very fine on him.
EX: My pencil is very fine today.
EX: That suit looks very fine on him.
EX: My pencil is very fine today.
a)
Homonym
b)
Homophone
23.
Something spelled or pronounced alike but different in meaning.
EX: That is a nice spruce tree over there.
EX: I need to spruce up my room today.
EX: That is a nice spruce tree over there.
EX: I need to spruce up my room today.
a)
Homonym
b)
Homophone
24.
Words that sound alike but are spelling differently.
Too, To, TWO
Too, To, TWO
a)
Homonym
b)
Homophone
25.
Words that sound alike but are spelling differently.
EX: flower, flour
EX: flower, flour
a)
Homonym
b)
Homophone
26.
When the author is persuading you to do something they are ____________.
a)
Helping you
b)
Ignoring you
c)
Trying to get you do something
d)
Writing to you
27.
When the author is informing you they are _______________.
a)
Working with you
b)
Repeating you
c)
Practicing something
d)
Teaching you something new
28.
The author would write what to entertain you?
a)
Biography
b)
Plays, poems, musicals
c)
Passage
d)
Non-fiction text
29.
Fictional story is a story that is _____
a)
Real
b)
Fake
30.
Non-fiction story is a story that is _____.
a)
Real
b)
Fake
31.
The subject of a text is called the
a)
Passage
b)
Text
c)
Theme
d)
Foreshadowing
32.
The category or type of story we are reading is the _____.
a)
Moral
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
Theme
d)
Text
33.
The setting of the story is
a)
Where it takes place
b)
Characters
c)
Title
d)
Ending
34.
Wal-Mart is what type of noun?
a)
common
b)
proper
35.
family is what type of noun
a)
common
b)
proper
36.
Select the correct usage.
Sam has to wake up __________ than normal to get to school on time.
Sam has to wake up __________ than normal to get to school on time.
a)
earliest
b)
more early
c)
most early
d)
earlier
37.
Jake shouted the ______ during the championship game.
a)
loudest
b)
louder
c)
more loud
d)
most loud
38.
The family decided to spend christmas together in Ohio.
Which word should be capitalized?
Which word should be capitalized?
a)
christmas
b)
spend
c)
family
d)
together
39.
If you were to write instructions on how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich would sentence would come first?
a)
Spread the peanut butter
b)
Spread the jelly
c)
Eat the sandwich
d)
Gather the ingredients
40.
Which words belong with the following:
A trip to the zoo:
A trip to the zoo:
a)
lions, planes, boats
b)
trains, planes, boats, cars
c)
monkeys, planes, boats, cars
d)
monkeys, fish, elephants
41.
The first paragraph of a MULTI-paragraph essay is usually the
a)
Conclusion
b)
Introduction
c)
Body
d)
Words
42.
The last paragraph of a MULTI-paragraph essay is usually the
a)
Conclusion
b)
Introduction
c)
Body
d)
Words
43.
What should be at the end of the sentence?
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
44.
a)
I
b)
Going
c)
Home
45.
a)
wh
b)
wr
c)
th
46.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
47.
a)
key
b)
red
c)
tie
d)
beg
48.
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?
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.
49.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
b)
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
c)
They learn how to work together as teammates.
d)
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
50.
John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
John wants to climb a ladder.
b)
John and Matt want to be firemen
c)
Matt wants to hold a fire hose.
d)
They want to ride on the big fire truck.
51.
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Mrs. Jones bakes pies.
b)
Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.
c)
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers
d)
They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.
52.
Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
The kitten sleeps a lot.
b)
Mary plays with her kitten
c)
Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
d)
Mary want a new pet.
53.
The frog sat on the side of the pond. He was very still. His green color made him hard to see. A bug flew near him. His tongue zipped out, and he gobbled it up. Then the frog was still again. He waited for the next bug.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Frogs are green .
b)
Frogs eat bugs.
c)
Frogs do not move.
d)
Frogs live in ponds.
54.
Many people have not heard giraffes make noises. Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other. When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow. When frightened, they make a short, high sound.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Giraffes do make noises
b)
Giraffes talk all the time.
c)
Cows and giraffes talk to each other.
d)
Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.
55.
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Weekends are times to travel.
b)
The author enjoys spending time with her family.
c)
The author's grandparents live far away.
d)
The author is sad to leave her cousins.
56.
Which word below is a compound word?
a)
running
b)
rainfall
c)
yesterday
d)
kitten
57.
What words make up the compound word dragonfly?
a)
dra, gone, and fly
b)
butter and fly
c)
dragon and fly
d)
drag, on , and fly
58.
Is baseball a compound word?
a)
Yes
b)
No
59.
Which two words make up the compound word snowman?
a)
sno and man
b)
s, now, and man
c)
snow and man
d)
s, no, w, and man
60.
Is doghouse a compound word?
a)
yes
b)
no
61.
Which word is a compound word?
a)
reading
b)
popcorn
c)
rules
d)
setting
62.
How would you break this word into syllables?
acorn
acorn
a)
a/corn
b)
ac/orn
c)
acor/n
63.
How would you break this word into syllables?
paper
paper
a)
p/ap/er
b)
pa/per
c)
pap/er
64.
How would you break this word into syllables?
famous
famous
a)
fa/mous
b)
fam/ous
c)
f/amous
65.
Carla put her foot in her mouth really means...
a)
Carla takes yoga classes.
b)
She said something embarrassing.
c)
Carla ate a snack.
66.
Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
I'm tired. Let's go to bed.
I'm tired. Let's go to bed.
a)
Let's hit the hay.
b)
He tried not to "make waves".
c)
Stuck between a rock and a hard place.
67.
Mark went on a fishing trip with his father. His father caught three fish. Mark caught two fish. Mark's fish were so little that he had to throw them back.
CAUSE: Mark's fish were very small
What was the EFFECT?
CAUSE: Mark's fish were very small
What was the EFFECT?
a)
He went fishing with his father.
b)
His father's fish were very little.
c)
He had to throw them back.
68.
The clown did a trick on his bicycle. He went very fast and stood up on his seat. I am a good bike riders, but not that good. When I tried the trick, I fell off my bike.
CAUSE: I tried to do a bicycle trick.
What was the EFFECT?
CAUSE: I tried to do a bicycle trick.
What was the EFFECT?
a)
I am a good bike rider.
b)
I fell off my bike.
c)
The clown went very fast.
69.
Grandpa sees that his chocolate cake is all gone. Brad has crumbs on his mouth. What do you think happened?
a)
Brad baked his own cake.
b)
Brad needs to brush his teeth better.
c)
Brad ate Grandpa's chocolate cake.
d)
Brad ate Grandpa
70.
Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window. How do you think he feels?
a)
He is scared of getting in trouble.
b)
He feels happy and excited he threw the ball so hard.
c)
He can't wait to break another window.
d)
He is thinking he should study his spelling words.
71.
It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack. Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.
a)
got her sunglasses
b)
picked up her umbrella
c)
made a sandwich
d)
put on sandals
72.
John gave a surprise party for Kenny. John had the party at his house. All of their friends came to the party. Kenny was very surprised when he opened the door.
What happened first in the passage?
What happened first in the passage?
a)
All their friends came
b)
Kenny opened the door.
c)
John gave a surprise party for Kenny.
d)
Kenny was surprised.
73.
It was spring. Cathy decided to plant seeds in her garden. First, she planted the seeds. Then, she watered them everyday. Soon the seeds grew into beautiful flowers.
What happened right before she watered the plants?
What happened right before she watered the plants?
a)
She decided to start a garden.
b)
It was spring.
c)
The seeds grew into flowers.
d)
She planted seeds.
74.
Jennifer built a toy airplane. Her father helped her. First, they painted the parts. Then, they glued the parts together. They were pleased with their airplane even though it could not fly.
What happened right after they painted the parts?
What happened right after they painted the parts?
a)
Jennifer and her father built a toy airplane.
b)
They were pleased with the airplane.
c)
They glued the parts together.
d)
The plane did not fly.
75.
Tomorrow is Jill's birthday. She is excited because she gets to pick where she will eat dinner. Will it be Mexican food at the Big Enchilada House? Or will it be fried chicken at the Chicken Shack, or a big cheeseburger at Al's Hamburger Palace. She just couldn't decide. Then there was always the Pizza Shop with that great pepperoni pizza. How would she ever decide? Maybe she would just flip a coin.
The Summary of this passage is:
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.
b)
Jill loves Mexican food.
c)
The Pizza Shop has the best pizza in town.
d)
Jill will choose a place by flipping a coin.
76.
Which best describes a summary?
a)
a really long detailed piece of writing
b)
the entire text told in your own words
c)
a dumb thing that teachers make you write
d)
the main ideas and important details of a text
77.
as light as ...
a)
a feather
b)
a brick
c)
a bird
d)
a horse
78.
as busy as ...
a)
a hen
b)
a snake
c)
a spider
d)
a bee
79.
as blind as...
a)
a bat
b)
a lion
c)
a kitten
d)
a chicken
80.
as brave as
a)
a lion
b)
a chicken
c)
a bug
d)
a cat
81.
as tall as
a)
a giraffe
b)
a zebra
c)
a horse
d)
a pig
82.
as small as
a)
a mouse
b)
a lion
c)
a chicken
d)
a puppy
83.
Inform means...
a)
Give informal speech
b)
Give information
c)
Take the form
d)
Give in a form
84.
What is the authors purpose?
"Eating too much cake and not exercising will give us health problems."
"Eating too much cake and not exercising will give us health problems."
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
85.
What is the authors purpose?
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
86.
Any narrative ( made-up story) that did NOT occur in real life
a)
nonfiction
b)
genre
c)
narrator
d)
fiction
87.
This is an example of a _______________.
a)
title page
b)
index
c)
glossary
d)
table of contents
88.
This is an example of _______________.
a)
a table of contents page
b)
an index page
c)
a glossary
d)
a title page
89.
This is an example of _______________.
a)
a table of contents page
b)
an index page
c)
a glossary
d)
a title page
90.
The black line is pointing to which text feature?
a)
caption
b)
heading
c)
subheading
d)
diagram
91.
The dark word "boldface" stands out and is called what text feature?
a)
a keyword
b)
a caption
c)
a subheading
d)
a heading
92.
What is a caption?
a)
words that describe what is happening in a picture
b)
a word that stands out
c)
a picture
d)
what page you can find information on
93.
This
is an example of a ___________?
a)
Index
b)
Table of contents
c)
Chart/Graph
d)
Caption
94.
Katie's mom set the oven to 350 degrees. Katie and her mom rolled the dough into balls and placed them about one inch apart on a baking sheet.
What are Katie and her mom doing?
What are Katie and her mom doing?
a)
Katie and her mom are making pasta.
b)
Katie and her mom are making cookies.
c)
Katie and her mom are making a cake.
d)
Katie and her mom are making meat loaf.
95.
As soon as the dog entered the room, Anna's eyes watered and she began to sneeze. She didn't stop sneezing until the dog went outside.
Which is most likely true?
Which is most likely true?
a)
It is very cold outside.
b)
Dogs are allergic to Anna.
c)
Anna is allergic to Dogs.
d)
Anna is allergic to dust.
96.
Mr. Jones finished his breakfast and said good bye to his family. He grabbed his briefcase and headed out the door.
What most likely is going to happen next?
What most likely is going to happen next?
a)
Mr. Jones is going to work.
b)
Mr. Jones is coming home from work.
c)
Mr. Jones is buying a piano.
d)
Mr. Jones will make pancakes.
97.
In the last few seconds of the game, Darryl dribbled the ball down the court and slammed it through the hoop.
What is Darryl playing?
What is Darryl playing?
a)
tennis
b)
football
c)
soccer
d)
basketball
98.
The night before volleyball tryouts, Abby could not eat or sleep. Her stomach was in knots, and there was a big lump in her throat.
Which best describes how Abby felt?
Which best describes how Abby felt?
a)
Confident
b)
Nervous
c)
Sad
d)
Angry
99.
The family cheered the crowd and waved American flags as the band marched down the street.
Where is the family?
Where is the family?
a)
At a dog park
b)
At a parade
c)
At a rock concert
d)
At a restaurant
100.
I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
a)
hungry
b)
thirsty
c)
sleepy
101.
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.
a)
smell
b)
color
c)
wealth
102.
Pete was envious of his brother's new bicycle.
a)
jealous
b)
confident
c)
comfortable
103.
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.
a)
skilled
b)
beginner
c)
professional
104.
I like to eat ______.
a)
meat
b)
meet
c)
met
105.
I want to ____ the president when I grown up.
a)
be
b)
bee
c)
bea
106.
I have _____ computers.
a)
to
b)
too
c)
two
107.
What type of graph is this?
a)
Bar Graph
b)
Line Plot
c)
Pictograph
d)
Tally Chart
108.
What type of graph is this?
a)
Bar Graph
b)
Pictograph
c)
Line Plot
d)
Tally Chart
109.
What type of graph is this?
a)
Bar Graph
b)
Pictograph
c)
Line Plot
d)
Tally Chart
110.
How many people voted for red as their favorite color?
a)
100
b)
2
c)
4
d)
9
111.
How many children like hamsters?
a)
0
b)
2
c)
4
d)
6
112.
What does the prefix re mean?
a)
wrong
b)
not
c)
again
d)
supporting
113.
What does unhappy mean?
a)
Not happy
b)
Happy again
c)
To be happy
d)
Happy before
114.
The base word in unhappy is?
a)
un
b)
happy
c)
y
115.
The prefix in unpleasant is?
a)
non
b)
un
c)
dis
116.
The prefix in disrespect is?
a)
dis
b)
nonres
c)
un
117.
Cup + Cake =
a)
cup
b)
cake
c)
cakes
d)
cupcakes
118.
Which word is a compound word?
a)
hotdog
b)
dog
c)
dogs
d)
hot
119.
a)
bad
b)
bed
120.
a)
red
b)
rat
121.
a)
jet
b)
wet
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