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ELA Milestone Review

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Normally fables have _______ as characters?
a)
children
b)
bugs
c)
animals
d)
teachers
2.
What is the moral of The Tortoise and The Hare?
a)
Don’t be greedy
b)
Always tell the truth
c)
Slow and steady wins the race
d)
be kind to others
3.
This type of story includes a moral lesson. 
a)
tall tale
b)
fable
c)
pourqoi
d)
myth
4.
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
5.
Describe the setting.
a)
The setting is in a jungle during the day.
b)
The setting is in the deepest, darkest, corner of the jungle.
c)
The setting is outside.
d)
Archie is hiding behind an animal.
6.
Describe Bad Kitty.
a)
Bad Kitty is a black cat that does not like candy.
b)
Bad Kitty is the character. 
c)
Bad Kitty is in a lot of candy.
d)
Candy is Bad Kitty's favorite. 
7.
Describe the character.
a)
Chrysanthemum is a happy girl mouse who does ballet.
b)
The character is Chrysanthemum. 
c)
Chrysanthemum is dancing in a beautiful meadow.
d)
The setting is in a meadow during spring.
8.
Describe the setting.
a)
Chrysanthemum is standing in the rain.
b)
The setting is outside in the rain.
c)
The setting is outside.
d)
Chrysanthemum is sad.
9.

Mark the best definition for the underlined word.


We were grateful for all of the help we received.

a)

full of care

b)

full of help

c)

full of greatness

d)

full of gratitude

10.

I returned the book to the LRC yesterday.

a)

done now

b)

to be done in the future

c)

done in the past

11.

My mom will cook two turkeys for Thanksgiving.

a)

more than one

b)

ownership

12.

We are going swimming tomorrow.

a)

in the past

b)

now or in the future

13.

What is the non literal meaning of the phrase, "This is a piece of cake." I studied for the test and it was a piece of cake.

a)

It was really easy

b)

It was difficult

c)

I had a hard time

d)

It is a piece of cake with frosting

14.

What does the underlined part of the sentence mean? "Will you please give me a hand with this problem?"

a)

Actually take off your hand and give to the person

b)

Be helpful and help someone out

c)

Run away from the person

15.
Carla put her foot in her mouth really means...
a)
Carla takes yoga classes.
b)
She said something embarrassing.
c)
Carla ate a snack.
16.

What is the non literal meaning of..... That boy is in the doghouse.

a)

The boy is sitting in a doghouse.

b)

The boy is happy.

c)

The boy is getting a reward.

d)

The boy is in trouble.

17.

What is the meaning of point of view?

a)

Point of view describes when and where a story takes place.

b)

Point of view describes the conflict in the story.

c)

Point of view is the perspective from which the story is told or who is telling the story

d)

Point of view describes the turning point of the story.

18.

"Spring Break is a fun time of year. We gather with our family and eat delicious food. It is usually warm and my cousins and I play tag and swim! I look forward to it every year!"

The author's point of view in this passage is ..

a)

positive feeling about spring break

b)

negative feeling about spring break

c)

has no opinion about spring break

d)

doesn't care about spring break

19.

"Recess is a great thing to have at school! It gives students a break where they can move around. They are able to eat a snack and breathe fresh air. Maybe a longer recess should be considered!"

The author's view point about recess is that...

a)

recess is good for children

b)

recess is boring

c)

we should not have recess

d)

recess is a bad idea

20.
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?
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
21.
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.
22.
Julie and Stewart are brother and sister. One afternoon, their mother had to go to a business meeting. Julie looked after Stewart. They had a fun afternoon in the park. When their mother came home, Stewart said, "I'm glad that Julie is my sister." 
What happened right before Julie and Stewart went to the park?
a)
Mother came home
b)
Julie looked after Stewart. 
c)
Stewart told his mom he was glad Julie is his sister. 
d)
Mom went to a business meeting. 
23.
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?
a)
All their friends came
b)
Kenny opened the door. 
c)
John gave a surprise party for Kenny. 
d)
Kenny was surprised. 
24.
Cause: Today is Alanna's birthday.
a)
She got into trouble.
b)
She did not get any presents.
c)
She got birthday cake.
d)
She scraped her leg.
25.
What was the effect?
Dark clouds appeared in the sky.
a)
Rain began to pour down from the sky.
b)
A chilly wind was blowing.
c)
A cow began to moo loudly.
d)
I got a headache.
26.

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.

27.

Due to their incredible force and unpredictability, floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.

Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:

a)

Floods only occur along the coast.

b)

Cleaning up after a flood can be expensive and take time.

c)

Floods are not that dangerous.

d)

After flood waters dry up then the problem is over.

28.
This feature explains what the illustration/photograph is.
a)
  Glossary
b)
Index
c)
Table of contents
d)
Caption
29.
This is an example of a ___________?
a)
Index
b)
Table of contents
c)
Chart/Graph
d)
Caption
30.

This is an example of an _______________. Located in the back of a book and gives the page number to a specific topic.

a)

a table of contents page

b)

an index page

c)

a glossary

d)

a title page

31.
This is an example of a _______________.
a)
table of contents page
b)
index
c)
glossary
d)
title page
32.

All of the following are reference materials EXCEPT:

a)

dictionary

b)

atlas

c)

picture book

d)

encyclopedia

33.

I want to see where Egypt is located- which reference material should I use?

a)

dictionary

b)

atlas

c)

thesaurus

d)

glossary

34.

I need to find a synonym for the word "friend"- which reference material should I use?

a)

glossary

b)

dictionary

c)

encyclopedia

d)

thesaurus

35.

I'm trying to find information on cheetahs- which reference material should I use?

a)

atlas

b)

encyclopedia

c)

dictionary

d)

thesaurus

36.
Dan rides with Mom in the car. They go to the store. They buy food.

Where do Dan and Mom go?
a)
to the store
b)
to the house
c)
to the park
37.
 Some apples are red. Some are green and some are yellow. Some apples are 
for eating. Others are best for cooking.

Some apples are for eating, and some are for _____.
a)
growing 
b)
cooking
c)
taking
38.
Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming, while her step sisters are mean and cruel.  How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?
a)
They both want to marry the prince.
b)
The step sisters are kind, but Cinderella is not.
c)
Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.
39.
Kate lived in a large house with many animals. Her best friend, Jill, lived in a small house without pets.  How were the friends' homes different?
a)
Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small.
b)
Kate doesn't have pets, but Jill does.
c)
Both Kate and Jill have homes.
40.
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.
41.
Which one of the following is a suffix?
a)
dis
b)
mis
c)
re
d)
less
42.
Which suffix can you add to the root word 'cook' to make a new word?
a)
ful
b)
ship
c)
s
d)
ly
43.
Choose the word that contains a suffix.
'The unhappy boy could run the fastest in his preschool.'
a)
unhappy
b)
could
c)
fastest
d)
preschool
44.
Identify the verb in this sentence:
Billy jumped over the fence.
a)
Billy
b)
jumped
c)
over
d)
fence
45.
Identify the verb in this sentence:
Sarah voted for the very first time!
a)
voted
b)
Sarah
c)
first
d)
very
46.
Which word in the following sentence is an adjective?
Jason is wearing his yellow raincoat today.
a)
Jason
b)
Wearing
c)
Yellow
d)
Raincoat
47.
Choose the answer that shows all of the adjectives in the sentence.
Old shops lined the narrow street.
a)
shops, lined
b)
old, the, narrow
c)
old, shows, the
d)
old, narrow
48.
Which adverb best completes the sentence?
She ____ laid the baby in the crib.
**the adverb needs to tell how
a)
soon
b)
excitedly
c)
carefully
49.
Which adverb tells how?
a)
soon
b)
here
c)
later
d)
neatly
50.
Which adverb tells where?
a)
upstairs
b)
neatly
c)
excitedly
d)
later
51.
Which adverb tells when?
a)
early
b)
below
c)
accidentally
d)
inside
52.
What is the correct plural form? 
Micah took two (photo) of the eclipse. 
a)
photoes
b)
photos
53.
What is the correct plural form?
How many (child) are in your scientists' club?
a)
childs
b)
children
54.
What is the correct plural form?
We raked (leaf) until the sun set. 
a)
leafs 
b)
leaves
55.

Popsicle

a)

Abstract

b)

Concrete

56.

Pencil

a)

Abstract

b)

Concrete

57.

Love

a)

Abstract

b)

Concrete

58.
When they run, the snail is ____________________.
a)
slowest
b)
slower than
c)
the slowest
d)
the slow
59.

Add the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction to the following sentences. Hint: if using a subordinating conjunction at the beginning of a sentence, the sentence will include a comma.


The volcano showed signs of being active, __________ some people refused to leave their homes.

a)

and

b)

because

c)

or

d)

yet

60.

Which sentence uses comas correctly?

a)

Jim ate pizza, salad and brownies last night.

b)

Jim ate pizza salad and brownies last night.

c)

Jim ate pizza, salad, and brownies last night.

61.

Which address is written correctly?

a)

B.A. Teacher

1234 Teacher Way,

Las Vegas NV, 12345

b)

B.A. Teacher,

1234 Teacher Way

Las Vegas NV 12345

c)

B.A. Teacher

1234 Teacher Way

Las Vegas, NV 12345

d)

B.A., Teacher

1234 Teacher Way

Las Vegas NV, 12345

62.
Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?
a)
Kelly said Kim wants to play inside, not outside.
b)
Kelly said, "Kim wants to play inside, not outside.
c)
"Kelly said, " Kim wants to play inside, not outside.
d)
Kelly said, "Kim wants to play inside, not outside."
63.
She's name is Sarah
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
64.
His name is Lisa
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect