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WorksheetsELA Review Practice
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 58mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.
a)
loud
b)
tiring
c)
easy
2.
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.
a)
skilled
b)
beginner
c)
professional
3.
Which is the correct meaning of the word bark in the sentence?
Please do not pull the bark off of the tree.
Please do not pull the bark off of the tree.
a)
A dog's voice
b)
The covering of a tree
4.
What is the cause in this sentence?
Because it rained, I got soaked.
a)
it rained
b)
I got soaked
5.
What is the cause in this sentence?
Since I got straight A's, my parents took me out to dinner.
a)
My parents took me out to dinner
b)
I got straight A's
6.
Jason and Kate were not alone on the path. They could hear footsteps behind them. "Walk quickly," whispered Jason. "I think somebody is following us."
EFFECT: Jason thought somebody was following him.
What was the CAUSE?
EFFECT: Jason thought somebody was following him.
What was the CAUSE?
a)
He could hear footsteps.
b)
He saw Kate on the path.
c)
He and Kate were alone.
7.
Which word is spelled correctly?
a)
hospitals
b)
hosspitals
c)
hospitles
d)
haupitals
8.
Which is the correct spelling?
a)
exampals
b)
examples
c)
examplse
d)
exampls
9.
I love my car. ___ has many nice features.
a)
It's
b)
its
c)
It
d)
itself
10.
Where _____ you last night around supper time?
a)
was
b)
were
11.
The words AND, BUT, YET, SO are called
a)
conjunctions
b)
prepositions
c)
adjectives
d)
adverbs
12.
A part of speech that names a person, place, thing, or idea is called
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
preposition
d)
adjective
13.
A part of speech that describes a noun or pronoun is called
a)
verb
b)
conjunction
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
14.
The words HE, HER, WE, and I are
a)
verbs
b)
adverbs
c)
nouns
d)
pronouns
15.
Stella was born in Poland. She lived with her family in a small house near the Oder River. Both Stella's parents are teachers. Stella's friend Tim was born in Mexico. He likes to play soccer. Tim lived in a big house by the Rio Grande River. Tim's parents are doctors.
What is different about Stella and Tim?
What is different about Stella and Tim?
a)
Their parents have different jobs.
b)
They both live by water.
c)
Stella likes Tim.
d)
Tim likes Stella.
16.
Messi likes to eat ice cream after a soccer game. Aguero likes to drink coffee. Both are really good soccer players but Messi runs faster than Aguero. Aguero is really good at scoring. Messi and Aguero both played on the same team for World Cup.
What is different for Messi and Aguero?
What is different for Messi and Aguero?
a)
Messi runs faster than Aguero.
b)
Messi and Aguero played for different teams at the World Cup.
c)
Messi is a better at Math than Aguero.
d)
Before soccer games, Aguero and Messi eat different things.
17.
There are some similarities between the T.Rex and the Gigantosaurus. Both were meat-eaters. Both were saurischians, or "lizard-hipped" dinosaurs, as contrasted with "bird-lipped" dinosaurs. Each dinosaur was the dominant predator of its time and place. What is something they have in common?
a)
They were both bird-lipped dinosaurs.
b)
They were both plant eaters.
c)
both were dominant predators of their time.
d)
They were both small dinosaurs.
18.
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
19.
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)
hwo many ghosts the White House has
d)
how ghosts show when something will happen
20.
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.
21.
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?
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.
22.
HIDE AND SEEK:
Which question is answered in paragraph 1?
It was a glorious day for the annual family picnic. Every year, Dave’s relatives gathered on the Fourth of July to celebrate not only the nation’s birthday, but his grandfather’s birthday as well. An all-day picnic at Brookside Park, followed by fireworks down by the lagoon, had become a family tradition.
Which question is answered in paragraph 1?
It was a glorious day for the annual family picnic. Every year, Dave’s relatives gathered on the Fourth of July to celebrate not only the nation’s birthday, but his grandfather’s birthday as well. An all-day picnic at Brookside Park, followed by fireworks down by the lagoon, had become a family tradition.
a)
How many years has the family picnic tradition been happening?
b)
Who gets to light the candles on Grandpa’s birthday cake?
c)
During which month does the family hold the picnic?
d)
What game do the children play during the family picnic?
23.
Which question is answered in paragraph 5?
Now the adults became worried, and everyone started looking. Aunt Pat ran frantically from family to family all over the park, asking if anyone had seen her. Just as Uncle Bill was about to notify the police, Michael hollered, “Here she is!”
Now the adults became worried, and everyone started looking. Aunt Pat ran frantically from family to family all over the park, asking if anyone had seen her. Just as Uncle Bill was about to notify the police, Michael hollered, “Here she is!”
a)
Which family member located Rosie?
b)
Where was Rosie hiding in Brookside Park?
c)
Why will this picnic be remembered by the family?
d)
Why is Rosie the winner of hide-and-seek?
24.
Good readers ask questions.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
What would be an appropriate question for this image?
a)
Where is grandma?
b)
Where are they traveling to?
c)
What's for lunch?
26.
Max is Zack’s cat. He can run fast. Max runs in the red van. He hid in the can. Max wants a nap. Zack cannot find Max and he is sad. “Max!” Zack yells. Max runs out of the can. Zack gets him out of the van.
Where does Max hide?
Where does Max hide?
a)
the red van
b)
the can
27.
What is the Author's Purpose when reading a story?
a)
Persuade, entertain, inform
b)
Persuade, invite, explain
c)
Inform, explain, prepare
d)
Entertain, persuade, write
28.
When telling about the story and where it takes place it is what?
a)
Entertain
b)
Sitting
c)
Setting
d)
Purpose
29.
When you are telling about the people in the story, what is the word you should use?
a)
Events
b)
Characters
c)
Details
d)
Setting
30.
When telling about details, what is a good way to retell?
a)
Well, the story is about...
b)
The beginning, middle, end..
c)
The only thing I liked...
d)
Once upon a time...
31.
Telling about the beginning, middle and end, I could use the words...?
a)
The only thing there was
b)
Last, there was
c)
First, Finally
d)
First, Next, Then, Last
32.
What does setting mean?
a)
What happened in the beginning
b)
Where the characters like to eat
c)
Where the story takes place
d)
How to eat pie
33.
Is this sentence simple or compound?
Camels belong to a group of animals called mammals.
Camels belong to a group of animals called mammals.
a)
simple
b)
compound
34.
Is this sentence simple or compound?
A camel has one or two humps on its back, and it has a long curved neck.
A camel has one or two humps on its back, and it has a long curved neck.
a)
simple
b)
compound
35.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?
I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one.
I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
36.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?
" I went surfing during my summer vacation to California. "
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
37.
Which of the following answers lists ALL of the coordinating conjunctions? (FANBOYS)
a)
It, my, For, And, So, But, Dog
b)
Because, If, So that, Even though, Since
c)
For, The, A, An, Yet, So, But
d)
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
38.
The robber tried to __________ the scene of the crime, but the police managed to catch him.
a)
select
b)
conceal
c)
organize
d)
flee
39.
Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.
a)
thrilled
b)
modest
c)
bored
d)
nervous
40.
The rabbit managed to EVADE the fox by hiding in a hole.
a)
entertain
b)
tempt
c)
startle
d)
escape
41.
What do you call the first paragraph in an essay?
a)
Beginning
b)
Introduction
c)
Hook
d)
Grabber
42.
When writing an opinion piece a writer should...
a)
download an opinion he or she liked.
b)
look for evidence to support your opinion.
c)
Make sure the writing piece is long.
43.
Chocolate is made from cocoa beans.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
44.
Cats are good pets.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
45.
Cookies are made with sugar.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
46.
Cookies are delicious.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
47.
Alligators are reptiles.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
48.
Which is correct?
a)
They're going to give there car away.
b)
They're going to give their car away.
c)
There going to give their car away.
d)
Their going to give they're car away.
49.
Which sentence is correct.
a)
bob is going to meet Jane.
b)
bob is going to meet jane.
c)
Bob is going to meet Jane.
50.
Which is Capitalized correctly?
a)
dr. Johnson
b)
Mayor Tom
c)
Mrs. monte
d)
greg Sherman
51.
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
52.
Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 34545th Street.”
You can infer that...
You can infer that...
a)
Nicole's car is broken.
b)
Nicole is going on vacation.
c)
Nicole is going shopping.
d)
Nicole lives in a large city.
53.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."
We can infer that…
We can infer that…
a)
Jason was the best player.
b)
Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
c)
Jason was not a very good player.
d)
Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.
54.
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
a)
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
b)
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
c)
Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
d)
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
55.
Mike had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts. He also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Still, he was glad that tomorrow he would be going home.
Where is Mike?
Where is Mike?
a)
at camp
b)
at a slumber party
c)
on a picnic
d)
in California
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