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Unit 5 Review

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Some people hunt for lost coins on beaches using an apparatus called a metal detector. It has a long stem that ends in a circular part called a search head, which hovers just over the ground. When it passes over metal, it makes a sound.

a)

process

b)

machine

c)

services

d)

hovel

2.

After waiting for his call for two nights in row, Cassie grew impatient with Henry and decided that she would call him first.

a)

patient

b)

lazy

c)

restless

d)

happy

3.

Jamie wants to keep the house spotless all of the time and Shannon is a total slob, but I am a bit more moderate about cleanliness.

a)

average; not excessive

b)

extremely excessive

c)

picky

d)

careless

4.

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 Objective

d)

Third Person Limited

e)

Third Person Omniscient

5.

It was noon. The sun was high in the blue sky. The air was filled with the sounds of lawn mowers and birds chirping. A door opened. A young boy walked outside. A woman's voice could be heard from the house yelling, "Wait for me, Michael." The young boy did not wait. He ran to the sidewalk and began jumping. "Yeah! Yeah! Machine gun!" he yelled, pointing an invisible gun in all directions. He took imaginary shots every few seconds and pantomimed the recoil.

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person Objective

d)

Third Person Limited

e)

Third Person Omniscient

6.

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 Objective

d)

Third Person Limited

e)

Third Person Omniscient

7.

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 Objective

d)

Third Person Limited

e)

Third Person Omniscient

8.

The stage was bordered with colorful lights but otherwise dark, yet in the center was a single spotlight, and in the center of that was microphone stand. I slowly walked across the stage with my hands by my side. The crowd murmured. I grabbed the microphone from the stand and cleared my throat. Then I held it a few inches from my face and said, "Greetings, my fellow Thunderhawks. Are you ready to get excited for the pep rally?" One guy clapped slowly.

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person Objective

d)

Third Person Limited

e)

Third Person Omniscient

9.

Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.


The penguin ate 14 sardines (because he was so hungry).

a)

Adjective clause (describing penguin)

b)

Adjective clause (describing ate)

c)

Adverb clause (describing ate)

d)

Adverb clause (describing penguin)

10.

Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.


(When the bell rang), children ran out of the class happily.

a)

Adjective clause describing children

b)

Adjective clause describing ran

c)

Adverb clause describing children

d)

Adverb clause describing ran

11.

Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.


The award was given to the student (that had the best attitude)

a)

Adverb clause describing "gave"

b)

Adjective clause describing "student"

c)

Adverb clause describing "student"

d)

Adjective clause describing "had"

12.

Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.


I love to pet the dog (that has shaggy fur!)

a)

adverb phrase describing "pet"

b)

adjective phrase describing "pet"

c)

adjective phase describing "dog"

d)

adverb phrase describing "dog"

13.

Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.


(Because she is fearless), Jennifer swam with whale sharks in the Philippines.

a)

Adverb clause modifying Jennifer

b)

Adverb clause modifying swam

c)

Adjective clause modifying Jennifer

d)

Adjective clause modifying swam

14.
Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a)
King Midas loved gold.
b)
King Midas sold lots of gold.
c)
King Midas had a heart of gold.
d)
King Midas hated gold.
15.

Some people say that the White House has ghosts. The most famous ghost is Abraham Lincoln. He is often seen standing in his room looking out the window. Even Eleanor Roosevelt said that she saw him. There is a legend that old Abe walks back and forth all night before something terrible is about to happen. This paragraph mainly tells:

a)

what Lincoln's ghost is like

b)

when Eleanor Roosevelt's ghost walked

c)

how many ghosts the White House has

d)

how ghosts show when something will happen

16.
Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital.  She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother.  Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up.  She wants to help sick people get well. 
What is the main idea?
a)
Jenny got sick.
b)
Jenny wants to be a nurse.
c)
Her grandmother was in the hospital.
d)
Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.
17.
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?
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.
18.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT TEXT STRUCTURE.

Most ski and snowboard resorts open in mid-November. Sometimes, though, there is no snow forskiers and snowboarders to ride. When that happens,the resorts fire up their snow machines, called snow guns or cannons. If temperatures are cold enough, air and water can be combined to create artificial snow, and the “no snow problem” will disappear under a pile of fresh, white, powder. Some ski resorts use the snow machines nightly until mother nature creates enough of her own snow!

a)

description

b)

cause and effect

c)

compare and contrast

d)

problem - solution

e)

chronological order / sequence

19.

NAME THE CORRECT TEXT STRUCTURE.

The Magic Kingdom is the first built

of four theme parks at Walt Disney

World. It opened on October 1971,

and the park features rides and shows

related to major Disney characters

and fairy tales. Symbols of The Magic

Kingdom include Cinderella’s Castle,

Main Street USA, and rides like the

famous Space Mountain coaster.

a)

description

b)

cause and effect

c)

compare and contrast

d)

chronological order / sequence

e)

problem - solution

20.
The dodo bird used to roam in large flocks across America.  Interestingly, the dodo wasn’t startled by gun shot.  Because of this, frontiersmen would kill entire flocks in one sitting.  Unable to sustain these attacks, the dodo was hunted to extinction.
a)
Problem and Solution
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Sequence
d)
Compare and Contrast
21.
This morning was crazy. My alarm clock was set for PM instead of AM, so I woke up really late. I just threw on some clothes and ran out the door. I rode my bike as fast as I could and thought that I was going to be late for sure, but when I got there everyone was outside and there were firetrucks all lined up in front of school. I guess somebody pulled the fire alarm before class started. It worked out though, because nobody really noticed or minded that I was tardy.
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Problem and Solution
d)
Compare and Contrast
22.
The cardinal and the cedar waxwing are two common birds. Both have crests on their heads. Both are common at bird feeders. But the birds have some differences. The male cardinal is a bright red, while the waxwing is brown.  The cedar waxwing often migrates from place to place. On the other hand, the cardinal stays in one place year after year.
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Problem and Solution
c)
Description
d)
Compare and Contrast
23.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Cookies are good yet milk is better for you.

b)

Cookies are good yet, milk is better for you.

c)

Cookies are good, yet, milk is better for you.

d)

Cookies are good, yet milk is better for you.

24.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Yes, I know, the comma and capitalization rules.

b)

Yes, I know the comma, and capitalization rules.

c)

Yes I know the comma and capitalization rules.

d)

Yes, I know the comma and capitalization rules.

25.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

At the ballpark I enjoyed a delicious, hot dog Ima.

b)

At the ballpark, I enjoyed a delicious hot dog, Ima.

c)

At the ballpark I enjoyed a delicious, hot, dog, Ima.

d)

At the ballpark I enjoyed a delicious hot dog, Ima.

26.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays are fabulous in my opinion.

b)

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, are fabulous in my opinion.

c)

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays are fabulous, in my opinion.

d)

Fridays Saturdays and Sundays are fabulous, in my opinion.

27.
Which one has correct comma placement? 
a)
Jeremy's handwriting is terrible, awful, and just messy. 
b)
Jeremy's handwriting is, terrrible, awful, and just messy.
c)
Jeremy's handwriting is terrible awful and just messy. 
d)
Jeremy's handwriting is terrible, awful, and just, messy. 
28.
Which has correct comma placement?
a)
Jenny proclaimed "Today is the best day ever!"
b)
Jenny, proclaimed "Today is the best day ever!"
c)
Jenny, proclaimed, "Today is the best day ever!"
d)
Jenny proclaimed, "Today is the best day ever!"