WorksheetsReading Review Part One
Total questions: 150
Worksheet time: 3hrs 15mins
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1.
"I don't want a new baby brother!" whined Kim.
"Honey, you don't have a choice. He will be here next month." Mom said rubbing her big belly.
Kim couldn't believe that she would have to be around a loud, slobbery baby. Plus, the thought of sharing anything with a new baby didn't sound fun at all!
"You will be one of the most important people in his life!" mom exclaimed. "He will need you to look out for him and to teach him new things."
"Hmm, I guess that's true. I will be showing him a lot new things. Maybe it wont be all that terrible having a little brother running around here," replied Kim. "Just don't expect me to change his diapers!"
What is the theme of this passage?
"Honey, you don't have a choice. He will be here next month." Mom said rubbing her big belly.
Kim couldn't believe that she would have to be around a loud, slobbery baby. Plus, the thought of sharing anything with a new baby didn't sound fun at all!
"You will be one of the most important people in his life!" mom exclaimed. "He will need you to look out for him and to teach him new things."
"Hmm, I guess that's true. I will be showing him a lot new things. Maybe it wont be all that terrible having a little brother running around here," replied Kim. "Just don't expect me to change his diapers!"
What is the theme of this passage?
a)
Acceptance
b)
Loyalty
c)
Hope
d)
Compassion
2.
What does "main idea" mean?
a)
What the author is trying to teach you
b)
What the text is mainly about
c)
The authors opinion of the text
d)
The title of the text
3.
What does "theme" mean?
a)
What the author is trying to teach you
b)
What is the most important details in the text
c)
How the author feels about the text
d)
The problem in the text
4.
Getting paid for good grades is sending a mixed message to our kids. By paying kids for getting A's, we are showing them that you should only work hard in life so that you can be rewarded with money. But this isn't always the case. Sometimes you should work hard , becausee it is the right and expected thing to do. You should be giving %100 of your effort in school because it is the responsible thing to do, not because you are getting paid for it. Students should be working hard to learn skills that will help them as an adult, not working hard for the purpose of making money. Working hard is just a part of life.
What is the author's point of view?
What is the author's point of view?
a)
We should pay students for good grades to teach them important life lessons.
b)
We shouldn't pay students for good grades, they should want to work hard because it is the right thing to do.
c)
Working hard is important.
d)
Being responsible is important.
5.
Which supporting detail would go with the main idea below?
Many animals learn behaviors that help them survive.
Many animals learn behaviors that help them survive.
a)
The baby animal will watch its parent to learn how to hunt, play, and defend itself.
b)
Throughout this period of time, the animals’ bodies live off of this stored fat.
c)
Their limbs are paddle-like, allowing them to swim away from predators quickly.
d)
Food is extremely limited or scarce throughout winter months.
6.
Some turtles have abilities to reach their head all the way back to their tails to bite which is a form of protection. Their hard shells allow them protection from dangers in their environment or predators. Their limbs are paddle-like, allowing them to swim away from predators quickly.
What is the main idea of the passage?
What is the main idea of the passage?
a)
Hibernation helps animals survive during the winter
b)
Turtles have many physical features that help them survive
c)
many animals learn behaviors that help them survive
d)
Water animals are interesting
7.
Which supporting detail would go with the main idea below?
Hibernation helps animals survive during the winter.
Hibernation helps animals survive during the winter.
a)
Birds will watch its mother to learn how to build a nest and where it is safe to do so
b)
Their limbs are paddle-like, allowing them to swim away from predators quickly
c)
Some turtles even have abilities to reach their head all the way back to their tails to bite which is a form of protection.
d)
Throughout this period of time, the animals’ bodies live off of this stored fat.
8.
The big idea or lesson from a reading is called the ______________________.
a)
theme
b)
compare and contrast
c)
resource materials
d)
evidence
9.
What a piece of writing is mostly about.
a)
summary
b)
main idea
c)
analogy
d)
characters
10.
Point of view is...
a)
the author's opinion
b)
who the narrator is
c)
the vantage point of a story
d)
the reader's opinion
11.
A personal narrative is written in ______ person point of view.
a)
first
b)
second
c)
third
d)
any
12.
In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
be persistent
b)
be honest
c)
always share with others
d)
respect your family
13.
Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf,
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day
Nothing gold can stay.
What is the central theme of this poem?
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf,
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day
Nothing gold can stay.
What is the central theme of this poem?
a)
Nature and man
b)
Innocence cannot last
c)
Sunsets and sunrises are beautiful
d)
Nature and beauty
14.
The theme of a story and the main idea are the same thing.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
What is the central idea?
There are many types of lethal venom in the animal kingdom, but perhaps no stranger carrier than the platypus. The platypus is one of few venomous mammals. Males carry a venom cocktail in their ankle spurs that incapacitates victims with excruciating pain. Stranger still, the platypus is the only mammal that uses electroreception. What this means is that the platypus uses its bill to sense the electricity produced by the muscular movements of its prey. The platypus neither sees, hears, nor smells its prey while hunting but, rather, pursues it through electroreception. Perhaps most odd, the platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs rather than giving birth to live young. The platypus is an odd creature indeed.
There are many types of lethal venom in the animal kingdom, but perhaps no stranger carrier than the platypus. The platypus is one of few venomous mammals. Males carry a venom cocktail in their ankle spurs that incapacitates victims with excruciating pain. Stranger still, the platypus is the only mammal that uses electroreception. What this means is that the platypus uses its bill to sense the electricity produced by the muscular movements of its prey. The platypus neither sees, hears, nor smells its prey while hunting but, rather, pursues it through electroreception. Perhaps most odd, the platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs rather than giving birth to live young. The platypus is an odd creature indeed.
a)
The platypus is an odd, poisonous creature.
b)
Platypus males have a poison ankle spur.
c)
Platypus can sense electricity
d)
None of these options
16.
Find the central idea
The term "machine gun" is commonly applied to any gun that is designed to fire repeatedly and in rapid succession for as long as the trigger is held down. During the course of warfare, the trigger of some machine guns may be held down almost continuously for hours to create suppressant fire (rounds fired not necessarily to kill an enemy, but to prevent them from attacking). All of this firing can generate a lot of heat, which may cause the weapon to overheat and malfunction. But this situation has been addressed in a number of ways. For one, practically all machine guns fire from an open bolt, which allows air to cool the breach between bursts of fire. Additionally, some machine guns have removable barrels, which allow hot barrels to be replaced. And some advanced machine guns even have sophisticated barrel cooling systems, which maintain a functional heat level within the weapon. As you might have concluded, a lot of brain power has gone into keeping those guns firing.
The term "machine gun" is commonly applied to any gun that is designed to fire repeatedly and in rapid succession for as long as the trigger is held down. During the course of warfare, the trigger of some machine guns may be held down almost continuously for hours to create suppressant fire (rounds fired not necessarily to kill an enemy, but to prevent them from attacking). All of this firing can generate a lot of heat, which may cause the weapon to overheat and malfunction. But this situation has been addressed in a number of ways. For one, practically all machine guns fire from an open bolt, which allows air to cool the breach between bursts of fire. Additionally, some machine guns have removable barrels, which allow hot barrels to be replaced. And some advanced machine guns even have sophisticated barrel cooling systems, which maintain a functional heat level within the weapon. As you might have concluded, a lot of brain power has gone into keeping those guns firing.
a)
Machine guns overheat and there are different ways to address the issue.
b)
Machine guns are powerful weapons.
c)
Machine guns fire rapidly and repeatedly.
d)
None of these
17.
Ronald hated the detention room because it was absolutely DEVOID of warmth and cheer.
a)
lacking
b)
wanting
c)
searching
d)
bland
18.
No one suspected that Jerry was a spy. On the surface he behaved like any normal citizen. When his covert activity was discovered and announced to the world, we were all shocked. What does covert mean?
a)
friendly
b)
loud
c)
hidden
d)
helpful
19.
She looked up at the basketball hoop. Slowly, she dribbled the ball,
dreading the moment when she would have to take the shot.
She remembered the last time she stood on the line. Just like
tonight, the games’ outcome depended upon her. Last time, she failed.
Her teammates watched anxiously. She took a deep breath; let go of
the ball; watched its arch. Swoosh!
Which statement implies that others are worried she won't make the shot?
dreading the moment when she would have to take the shot.
She remembered the last time she stood on the line. Just like
tonight, the games’ outcome depended upon her. Last time, she failed.
Her teammates watched anxiously. She took a deep breath; let go of
the ball; watched its arch. Swoosh!
Which statement implies that others are worried she won't make the shot?
a)
Slowly, she dribbled the ball,
dreading the moment when she would have to take the shot.
dreading the moment when she would have to take the shot.
b)
Just like
tonight, the games’ outcome depended upon her.
tonight, the games’ outcome depended upon her.
c)
Last time, she failed.
d)
Her teammates watched anxiously.
20.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Excerpt
By Roald Dahl
Charlie Bucket stared around the gigantic room in which he now found himself. The place was like a witch’s kitchen! All about him black metal pots were boiling and bubbling on huge stoves, and kettles were hissing and pans were sizzling,and strange iron machines were clanking and spluttering, and there were pipes running all over the ceiling and walls, and the whole place was filled with smoke and steam and delicious rich smells. Mr. Wonka himself had suddenly become even more excited than usual, and anyone could see that this was the room he loved best of all. He was hopping about among the saucepans and the machines like a child among his Christmas presents, not knowing which thing to look at first. He lifted the lid from a huge pot and took a sniff; then he rushed over and dipped a finger into a barrel of sticky yellow stuff and had a taste; then he skipped across to one of the machine sand turned half a dozen knobs this way and that; then he peered anxiously through the glass door of a gigantic oven,rubbing his hands and cackling with delight at what he saw inside. Then he ran over to another machine, a small shiny affair that kept going phut-phut-phut-phut-phut, and every time it went phut, a large green marble dropped out of it into a basket on the floor.
What is the main idea?
By Roald Dahl
Charlie Bucket stared around the gigantic room in which he now found himself. The place was like a witch’s kitchen! All about him black metal pots were boiling and bubbling on huge stoves, and kettles were hissing and pans were sizzling,and strange iron machines were clanking and spluttering, and there were pipes running all over the ceiling and walls, and the whole place was filled with smoke and steam and delicious rich smells. Mr. Wonka himself had suddenly become even more excited than usual, and anyone could see that this was the room he loved best of all. He was hopping about among the saucepans and the machines like a child among his Christmas presents, not knowing which thing to look at first. He lifted the lid from a huge pot and took a sniff; then he rushed over and dipped a finger into a barrel of sticky yellow stuff and had a taste; then he skipped across to one of the machine sand turned half a dozen knobs this way and that; then he peered anxiously through the glass door of a gigantic oven,rubbing his hands and cackling with delight at what he saw inside. Then he ran over to another machine, a small shiny affair that kept going phut-phut-phut-phut-phut, and every time it went phut, a large green marble dropped out of it into a basket on the floor.
What is the main idea?
a)
Charlie’s discovery of the gigantic room
b)
the boiling pots and kettles
c)
seeing the machine that makes green candy
d)
to learn about the room through Mr.Wonka’s excitement and discoveries
21.
Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?
a)
There are many landfills available for waste.
b)
Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.
c)
Clean jars before recycling them.
d)
Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.
22.
You can describe a character by...
a)
the physical traits
b)
their motives
c)
their actions
d)
all of the above
23.
What are the three reasons authors write?
a)
Entertain, Laugh, Motivate
b)
Inform, Persuade, Perform
c)
Inform, Persuade, Entertain
d)
Only one reason, to inform
24.
What is an example of an INTERNAL conflict?
a)
individual vs. individual
b)
individual vs. supernatural
c)
individual vs. nature
d)
individual vs. self
25.
Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?
a)
Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is
b)
Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way
c)
Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short
d)
They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area
26.
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?
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.
27.
Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Tom finds enough food for his family.
b)
Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.
c)
Tom didn't catch anything.
d)
Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.
28.
Setting is defined as the _______ and _______ of the story.
a)
tone and place
b)
time and place
c)
tone and plot
d)
time and plot
29.
The Fourth of July and Veteran's Day are both U.S. holidays. However, the Fourth of July celebrates our independence and Veteran's Day celebrates military veterans. How are these holidays different?
a)
Both holidays are celebrated in the U.S.
b)
Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.
c)
Both holidays are in the summer.
30.
Elephants use their trunks for many things. Elephants use their trunks to smell. In fact, elephants can smell better than bloodhounds. Baby elephants sometimes suck their trunks to soothe themselves the way human babies suck their thumbs. Elephants do not drink with their trunks. They use their trunks to suck up water and then pour it in their mouths. Elephants also greet each other with their trunks the way humans do by shaking hands.
What is the main idea?
a)
How much water elephants drink
b)
Where elephants live
c)
How elephant use their trunks
31.
There are several ways to tell the difference between an alligator and a crocodile. Crocodiles are bigger than alligators and have pointed snouts. Alligators have wide snouts. Wild crocodiles are found all over the world, but wild alligators are only found in the United States and China. Another way to tell the difference is to look at their mouths. When a crocodile’s mouth is closed, the fourth tooth sticks out of its mouth.
What is the main idea?
a)
Where crocodiles live
b)
Differences in crocodiles and alligators
c)
Dangers of crocodiles and alligators
32.
Do you ever wonder what makes gum so chewy? Gum has been around for about 3,000 years. Until the 1940’s, gum was made out of chicle, a type of tree sap. Flavorings were added during the 1860’s to make gum taste better. Now, gum makers use a soft, chewy, and edible type of rubber-like substance to make gum.
What is the main idea?
a)
The different flavors of gum
b)
Types of tree sap
c)
What gum is made of
33.
The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year. The Statue of Liberty is a 151 foot tall statue of a woman holding a book and a torch. It was a gift of friendship from the people of France. It has become the universal symbol for freedom.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
a)
The Statue of Liberty is an amazing statue
b)
The Statue of Liberty is 151 feet tall
c)
Thousands of people visit the Statues of Liberty each year
d)
It was a gift of friendship from France
34.
The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
a)
The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds
b)
It was placed on the endangered species list
c)
It was dying out because of pesticides
d)
The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird
35.
Instructions to help you develop a strategy in your new video game.
a)
persuade
b)
inform
c)
entertain
36.
A section in a history book describing the conditions and causes of the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930s.
a)
persuade
b)
entertain
c)
inform
37.
An article that argues which is better, Iphone or Android.
a)
persuade
b)
entertain
38.
The latest edition of Spiderman comics.
a)
entertain
b)
inform
c)
persuade
39.
A book full of easy to prepare recipes and desserts.
a)
entertain
b)
inform
c)
persuade
40.
A letter giving reasons why you should be allowed to have a puppy.
a)
entertain
b)
persuade
c)
inform
41.
The author is trying to convince the reader to do something or think a certain way
a)
persuade
b)
inform
c)
bias
d)
explain
42.
The author wants to give the reader factual information
a)
perspective
b)
persuade
c)
inform
d)
describe
43.
In 1905 an eleven-year-old Frank Epperson was mixing powdered soda and water to make soda pop. Frank accidentally left the mixing bucket outside. During the night the mixture froze solid, with the wooden stirring stick standing straight up. But the frozen pop tasted great!
What generalization can be made from this information?
What generalization can be made from this information?
a)
Some of our favorite foods were discovered by accident.
b)
The popsicle was invented in 1905.
c)
Frank Epperson was the most famous inventor of the 1900s.
d)
All popsicles are made in mixing buckets.
44.
1824: The first public high school for girls opens in Massachusetts.
1837: A college in Ohio becomes the first to admit female students.
1849: The first female doctor graduates from university.
1869: Wyoming becomes the first state to grant women the right to vote.
What generalization can be made from this information?
1837: A college in Ohio becomes the first to admit female students.
1849: The first female doctor graduates from university.
1869: Wyoming becomes the first state to grant women the right to vote.
What generalization can be made from this information?
a)
Wyoming and Ohio respect women's rights.
b)
Women should have been able to vote much earlier.
c)
Many milestones in women rights occurred in the 1800s.
d)
Massachusetts paved the way for women's education.
45.
The Eiffel Tower is the best place to visit in France.
This statement is:
This statement is:
a)
A Fact
b)
An Opinion
c)
A Generalization
46.
Golf is a boring sport.
This statement is a:
This statement is a:
a)
A fact
b)
An opinion
c)
A generalization
47.
What are examples of graphic sources?
a)
maps
b)
charts
c)
timelines
d)
pictures
e)
all of the above
48.
What are graphic sources for?
a)
to help you understand more about what is being read
b)
to grab your attention
c)
to show you pictures
49.
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?
a)
share with your neighbor
b)
work before you play
c)
be respectful
d)
don't be greedy
50.
She sobbed for hours trying to think of a way out of having to tell her father she wrecked her new car. After stewing over it for quite some time, she called her father on his cell phone. "Thank you," he said.
What is the theme?
a)
Sometimes crying is good for you
b)
it's important to be honest
c)
Driving a car is a big responsibility
d)
expereincing loss/grief is difficult
51.
There was a ragged old woman following behind me as I walked down each aisle. She had a strange look on her face, as her missing teeth distorted her smile. I rushed to try to avoid her, as I was a little nervous about what she might do. Come to find out, I dropped some money and she was trying to return it to me.
What is the theme?
a)
Old people are always mean
b)
don't judge a book by its cover
c)
you should be aware of others
d)
it takes courage to stand up to bullies
52.
A star figure-skater must conquer her fear and get back on the ice after a terrifying accident.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
53.
A young detective tries to find out who stole the priceless painting from a museum.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
54.
When his father is badly hurt during hike deep in the Montana wilderness, a young boy must make his way back to civilization to get help.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
55.
Adrift at sea, a group of shipwreck survivors find themselves surrounded by sharks.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
56.
What is conflict?
a)
Two characters getting along.
b)
A struggle between two opposing forces.
c)
The climax in a story.
d)
Part of the resolution.
57.
What are the two MAIN types of conflict?
a)
setting and characters
b)
exposition and resolution
c)
internal and external
d)
rising action and falling action
58.
What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?
a)
A hero in a story that saves many lives.
b)
A problem that a character has with other characters.
c)
A struggle between a character and a family member.
d)
An issue that a character faces within him/her self.
59.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
An issue between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the exposition of a story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
60.
Which is an internal conflict?
a)
Character vs. Society
b)
Character vs Character
c)
Character vs Self
d)
Character vs. Nature
61.
Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.
What type of conflict is this?
What type of conflict is this?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
62.
Jacob's house was destroyed when Hurricane Irma blew through Florida.
What type of conflict is this?
What type of conflict is this?
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
63.
Laura wants to watch her favorite TV show tonight but knows she has a huge Social Studies test tomorrow.
What type of conflict is this?
What type of conflict is this?
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
64.
It's garbage day and Kimberly knows that it is her brother’s turn to take out the trash. He says it is not his turn.
What type of conflict is this?
What type of conflict is this?
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
65.
The character that opposes the main character in a story is called?
Hint: Bad Guy
Hint: Bad Guy
a)
conflict
b)
protagonist
c)
antagonist
d)
climax
66.
What is the main character, hero, or heroine of a story called?
a)
conflict
b)
protagonist
c)
antagonist
d)
climax
67.
Which word would complete this sentence: Ben got in trouble at school again, he is always so _____________.
a)
well behaved
b)
mischeivous
c)
boring
d)
fun
68.
Complete the following sentence with the correct word: Samantha was _________ she was always asking questions.
a)
smart
b)
funny
c)
curious
d)
happy
69.
Which word describes how Maddox feels: Maddox's face turned red when he fell after the program and scraped his knee.
a)
excited
b)
humiliated
c)
boring
70.
Non-fiction is...
a)
true and informational
b)
not real
71.
What is A?
a)
rising action
b)
climax
c)
resolution
d)
introduction of characters and setting
72.
What is B?
a)
rising action
b)
climax
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
73.
What is C?
a)
rising action
b)
climax
c)
falling action
d)
introduction of characters and setting
74.
What is D?
a)
rising action
b)
climax
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
75.
What is E?
a)
rising action
b)
climax
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
76.
The best way to summarize a non-fiction story is to
a)
use information from the end of the story
b)
use information from the beginning of the story
c)
Use somebody, wanted, but, so, then
d)
use information from the Beginning, Middle, and End
77.
What is an excerpt?
a)
a book or story
b)
a quotation
c)
an inference
d)
a piece of a larger writing
78.
When reading fiction we must think about the PLOT. What is the plot of a story?
a)
Characters in a story
b)
The problem
c)
The solution
d)
All the events that make up a story
79.
When choosing a summary you must include-
a)
The characters and their problems
b)
All the little details from B,M,E
c)
The most important events from B, M, E
d)
Your favorite part of the story
80.
A diagram-
a)
labels the parts of something.
b)
identifies the main idea.
c)
is used like a title.
d)
is used to tell directions.
81.
Headings are used to-
a)
identify the main idea of a selection
b)
tell about the photograph
c)
explain how to do something
d)
describe what it looks like
82.
Captions are used to-
a)
explain the main idea
b)
describe the selection
c)
describe the author's purpose
d)
explain the photograph
83.
Lines in poetry are like-
a)
sentences
b)
paragraphs
c)
the whole poem
d)
the poet
84.
Stanzas in poetry are like-
a)
lines
b)
the poet
c)
paragraphs
d)
the whole selection
85.
An autobiography is-
a)
the story of someone's life written by that person
b)
written in first person
c)
Includes true facts and details
d)
All of the above are true
86.
Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Soccer is important at the Olympics.
b)
Soccer is a worldwide sport.
c)
Soccer is also called football.
d)
Soccer is played by men and women.
87.
Infer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge.
a)
clues
b)
characters
c)
setting
d)
theme
88.
If there is a map what should you look at FIRST to answer a question related to the map?
a)
The paragraph before the map.
b)
The title and key for the map.
c)
The geographic locations on the map.
d)
The colors used for the map.
89.
A play is ...
a)
A script that you read to perform
b)
A place where actors perform on stage.
c)
Another name for drama where actors perform and act out a story on stage.
d)
A specific type of genre.
90.
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Sometimes people feel sad.
b)
You should do good things for others.
c)
We're not always happy.
d)
There are many ways to make yourself feel better.
91.
To persuade a reader means making them...?
a)
not change their opnion
b)
change their opnion
c)
laugh at the text
d)
cry over the text
92.
Which of the following is not an Author's Purpose?
a)
persuade
b)
entertain
c)
justify
d)
inform
93.
Read the following poem, "A Birthday" by Christina Rossetti and answer the question below.
My heart is like a singing bird Whose nest is a weathered shoot;
My heart is like an apple-tree
Whose boughs are bent with thick-set fruit; My heart is like a rainbow shell That paddles in a halcyon [peaceful] sea;
My heart is gladder than all these
Because my love is come to me.
QUESTION: What mood do the details of the poem convey? (Look specifically at the three things the speaker compares her heart to.)
My heart is like a singing bird Whose nest is a weathered shoot;
My heart is like an apple-tree
Whose boughs are bent with thick-set fruit; My heart is like a rainbow shell That paddles in a halcyon [peaceful] sea;
My heart is gladder than all these
Because my love is come to me.
QUESTION: What mood do the details of the poem convey? (Look specifically at the three things the speaker compares her heart to.)
a)
Sorrow
b)
Happiness
c)
Excitement
d)
Nervousness
94.
What is the tone of the following passage?
The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room.
The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room.
a)
Eerie
b)
Sarcastic
c)
Passionate
d)
Humorous
95.
Which tone is represented in the following passage?
She delicately placed the cooing baby on a soft, freshly cleaned blanket.
She delicately placed the cooing baby on a soft, freshly cleaned blanket.
a)
Calm
b)
Annoyed
c)
Scary
d)
Excited
96.
Which tone is represented in the following passage?
As that hurricane threatened, the wind's blast caused angry fifteen-foot waves to crash over the small houses near the shore.
As that hurricane threatened, the wind's blast caused angry fifteen-foot waves to crash over the small houses near the shore.
a)
Calm
b)
Annoyed
c)
Scary
d)
Excited
97.
What is mood?
a)
where and when a story takes place
b)
the author's reason for writing a story
c)
the author's attitude toward the story
d)
how the story makes you feel
98.
Which word best describes the tone of the passage below?
I never wanted to see that movie, but my annoying little sister kept pestering me. Eventually, her whining wore me down, and I gave in. But that waste of a movie really destroyed my Saturday.
a)
admiring
b)
bitter
c)
sad
d)
hopeful
99.
Which words and phrases from the sentence below best shows you the tone?
That waste of a movie really destroyed my Saturday.
a)
"waste" and "destroyed"
b)
"movie" and "of a"
c)
"that" and "my"
d)
"really" and "Saturday"
100.
A student raises his hand to answer a question, and he waits to be called on before speaking. This student's action of waiting to be called on shows that he is _____________.
a)
Patient
b)
Rude
c)
Loud
d)
Disruptive
101.
What can you use to figure out what a character’s traits are?
a)
what the character says
b)
what the character thinks
c)
how other characters react to the character
d)
all of the above
102.
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.
103.
She liked ice cream, but he liked cake. So they bought both.
a)
3rd person pov
b)
1st person pov
104.
How can you know that something is written in first person point of view?
a)
Pronouns like I, my, and him are used.
b)
The author is addressing the reader.
c)
The narrator is not in the story.
d)
Pronouns like I, my, and we are used.
105.
What point of view is the following:
Cathy leaned into her computer screen with big eyes. She couldn't believe it- she had finally gotten a 100 on her math test! She knew her parents would be proud of her.
Cathy leaned into her computer screen with big eyes. She couldn't believe it- she had finally gotten a 100 on her math test! She knew her parents would be proud of her.
a)
First person
b)
Third person
106.
"I was shaking like a leaf. My palms were sweating. My heart was pounding so loudly I was sure everyone around me could hear it. I hated presentations." What point of view is this passage in?
a)
First Person POV
b)
Second Person POV
c)
Third Person POV
107.
Our class has to take FSA reading on Monday and Tuesday. We review every single day and I'd say we are prepared for the test.
a)
1st person POV
b)
2nd person POV
c)
3rd person POV
108.
Conversation between two or more characters
a)
Monologue
b)
Dialect
c)
Conversation
d)
Dialogue
109.
Sub-headings...
a)
break up a large subject into small sections for easier understanding.
b)
are small and found under pictures or diagrams.
c)
are often in bold and tells what the overall passage is about.
d)
None of the above
110.
Headings...
a)
break up a large subject into small sections for easier understanding.
b)
are small and found under pictures or diagrams.
c)
are often in bold and tells what the overall passage is about.
d)
None of the above
111.
Non-Fiction means...
a)
Fake
b)
Real (Not Fake)
112.
Captions are...
a)
found at the top of a page in bold print.
b)
often in different languages to help bilingual students.
c)
placed under pictures or diagrams to help explain.
d)
None of the above
113.
What is fiction?
a)
Fake
b)
Real (Not fake)
114.
Dialogue is...
a)
in the introduction of a story.
b)
one person performing by his/herself.
c)
when the problem is solved.
d)
2 or more people talking to each other.
115.
The problem in a story is the...
a)
theme
b)
resolution
c)
climax
d)
conflict
116.
Which part of the plot
creates tension and suspense?
creates tension and suspense?
a)
rising action
b)
climax
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
117.
Which part of the plot is the
turning point of the story?
turning point of the story?
a)
Exposition
b)
Falling Action
c)
Climax
d)
Resolution
118.
Which part of the plot is
the most intense?
the most intense?
a)
falling action
b)
exposition
c)
exposition
d)
climax
119.
Which of these happens in the
falling action?
falling action?
a)
Sets up the conflict
b)
Creates suspense/tension
c)
Show the outcome of the climax
d)
Develops the conflict
120.
A struggle between two or more opposing forces.
a)
climax
b)
conflict
c)
character
d)
chapter
121.
We have rather lofty expectations for you, son. You will attend college. You will become rich and famous. You will be elected president of the United States before you turn forty.
Which word is a synonym of “lofty”?
Which word is a synonym of “lofty”?
a)
high
b)
shaky
c)
small
d)
lowly
122.
During colonial days there were no bathtubs or showers in the houses. They were not missed, however. Many people of that time never thought of taking a bath. Most people thought that water caused many diseases. Only the hands and face were washed, and that wasn't often. You can infer that people of today:
a)
take more baths than people of colonial days
b)
take fewer baths than people of colonial days
c)
fear water more than people of colonial days
123.
Usually the bones of birds' wings are hollow. This gives the bones strength without adding weight. The surface is curved. The fact that the front edge of the wing is thicker than the rear edge also makes for easier flight. You can infer that a bird's wing:
a)
is very thick
b)
is flat
c)
is made for flight
124.
I infer
a)
The house is floating down the river.
b)
The guys are being saved.
c)
They are experiencing a hurricane.
125.
What is drama?
a)
following rules or customs; often in an exact and proper way
b)
a story written to be performed by actors; a play
c)
when a portion of the story goes back in time
d)
a collection of word pictures that appeal to the reader
126.
What is compare and contrast?
a)
when and where a story takes place
b)
the use of words that represent sounds
c)
shows how 2 or more things are alike and different
d)
how the conflict is solved or fixed
127.
What is a narrator?
a)
the person who is telling the story; the speaker
b)
the perspective from which a story is told
c)
a drawing or picture
d)
to prove that something is right by giving reasons
128.
What is foreshadow?
a)
to show
b)
all of the events that make up a story
c)
another word for non-fiction
d)
the use of clues to suggest events that will happend later in the plot
129.
Examples, ideas, or direct quotations from the text that support your answer is _________________________.
a)
conjunction
b)
figurative language
c)
theme
d)
evidence
130.
A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
Be honest.
b)
Don't be greedy.
c)
Always share your things with others.
d)
Be respectful to others.
131.
Calligraphy is a form of handwriting . A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas , certificates and other awards are written in calligraphy. It is an interesting form of handwriting.
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
132.
When the author describes something so well that you get a picture in your head. A poet might describe high, silvery clouds or and old weathered barn to give the readers a vivid picture of a scene. Can you feel it, touch it, smell it, see it, and/or hear it? Has to do with the 5 senses.
a)
Imagery
b)
Figurative Language
c)
Simile
d)
Metaphor
133.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned
c)
slept
d)
sunbathed
134.
Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.
a)
gloomy
b)
red
c)
shining
d)
fun
135.
Several students receive poor grades on writing assignments, not because they lack the ability to communicate, but because they can not seem to manage their time when it comes to a large project. They do not know where to begin, and therefore put things off until the last minute. To solve this problem, students need to develop a timeline for completing the project. If they divide the assignment into manageable “chunks” or parts and then set a schedule for completing each part, they will be able to finish the entire project before the deadline. Without the pressure of not knowing where to begin, the students will be able to focus on the assignment and communicate their ideas effectively.
a)
description
b)
cause and effect
c)
compare and contrast
d)
problem and solution
136.
It was a glorious morning in Alabama. The sun was shining through the trees. Alan couldn't wait to find his fishing pole and call his friend Sam to go fishing. They had a great time on these early morning fishing trips. They took their dogs with them and the dogs would swim in the lake while they fished. It was so funny to watch those dogs paddle around the lake.
a)
to inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
137.
a short piece of writing taken from a longer text
a)
strategy
b)
chide
c)
excerpt
d)
permanent
138.
following an order or sequence
a)
envy
b)
sequential
c)
insist
d)
detect
139.
Something that has happened or can be proven
a)
Opinion
b)
Message
c)
Fact
d)
Tone
140.
a fictional story that could be TRUE or could REALly happen
a)
point of view
b)
fantasy
c)
realistic fiction
141.
the type of writing (Fiction, non-fiction, poems, mystery)
a)
imagery
b)
poetry
c)
genre
142.
Which is NOT an example of internal conflict?
a)
Overcoming fear
b)
Insecurity
c)
Surviving a hurricane
d)
Depression
143.
When a teen is offered a basketball scholarship he has to decide whether or not to admit he faked a now famous half-court shot on YouTube.
a)
Character vs. Character
b)
Character vs. Nature
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Self
144.
What is conflict?
a)
The setting
b)
The problem
c)
The exposition
d)
The rising action
145.
A group of protesters are arrested for speaking out against racism.
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. nature
c)
character vs. society
d)
character vs. self
146.
What type of conflict is the picture?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Self
d)
Character vs Society
147.
What type of conflict is the picture?
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Self
d)
Character vs Society
148.
What type of conflict is the sentence below?
There is a new law passed that says owning Legos are against the rules, but Mr. Sprecher continues to collect Legos.
There is a new law passed that says owning Legos are against the rules, but Mr. Sprecher continues to collect Legos.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Self
d)
Character vs Society
149.
It’s the year 1847 and Hallie is tired of being treated as a second-class citizen. As a married woman, she does not have the right to own property and she has no legal claim to any money that she earns. She and a group of concerned activists including Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, hold a convention in Seneca Falls, NY with a plan to change the world. Join Hallie as she marches, lobbies, and struggles to win equal rights for her gender, one mind at a time.
a)
Character vs. Self
b)
Character vs. Character
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Nature
150.
Erik is just a regular Viking warrior making a living off of raiding and plundering villages. Erik’s career has been going pretty well, until he attempts to raid the small hamlet of Resistia. In Resistia, a brave farmer named William leads the peasants and drives the Vikings out of Resistia in the most embarrassing of fashions. After vowing revenge, Erik and his men return with reinforcements and incendiary weapons.
a)
Character vs. Self
b)
Character vs. Character
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Nature
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