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ENGLISH: Third Term Test

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The person who writes books is called an _____.
a)
publisher
b)
author
c)
dust jacket
d)
illustrator
2.
The person who creates the artwork for a book is called the _____.
a)
author
b)
publisher
c)
illustrator
d)
index
3.
The name of the book is also known as the _____.
a)
verso
b)
index
c)
copyright date
d)
title
4.
The part of the book that lists chapters or section and their page numbers is called the _____.
a)
table of contents
b)
title page
c)
cover
d)
glossary
5.
An alphabetical list of all the topics in a book and the page numbers for each topic is called the _____.
a)
glossary
b)
call number
c)
index
d)
table of contents
6.
An alphabetical list of vocabulary words and their definitions at the back of a book is called the _____.
a)
glossary
b)
table of contents
c)
index
d)
verso
7.
Companies that print and distribute books to be sold are called _____.
a)
publishers
b)
authors
c)
illustrators
d)
versos
8.
The front of a book is called...
a)
the spine
b)
the cover
c)
the back
d)
the title
9.
A glossary is like a small _____________ in a book.
a)
Treasure
b)
Dictionary
c)
Map
d)
Story
10.
This page in a book includes the copyright year, the publisher, and important legal information about the book.
a)
Title Page
b)
Glossary
c)
Copyright Page
d)
Index
11.

Fill in the missing punctuation mark:

What day is it today_

a)

?

b)

.

c)

,

d)

!

12.

Which one of the following marks represents a full stop:

a)

?

b)

!

c)

.

d)

,

13.
What type of punctuation does this sentence need?
Math is my favorite subject ___
a)
!
b)
?
c)
.
d)
,
14.
What goes at the end of this sentence?
WOW!  Did you see that ___
a)
!
b)
.
c)
?
d)
,
15.
He runs quickly under the tree.

Which word is the adverb?
a)
tree
b)
He
c)
runs
d)
quickly
16.
The girl is dancing __________.
a)
loudly
b)
sadly
c)
carelessly
d)
gracefully
17.
Today is Lina's birthday. She is smiling _________.
a)
sadly
b)
happily
c)
gracefully
d)
badly
18.
The birds are flying high in the sky.

Which word is the adverb?
a)
sky
b)
high
c)
birds
d)
flying
19.
The baby is hungry. He is crying ________.
a)
slowly
b)
loudly
c)
happily
d)
beautifully
20.
The robber is walking _______ so that no one will hear him.
a)
loudly
b)
happily
c)
quietly
d)
gracefully
21.
He is sleeping ___________.
a)
slowly
b)
soundly
c)
calmly
d)
carefully
22.

Adverbs can describe_____, ______, & ______.

a)

nouns, verbs, adjectives

b)

verbs, adjectives, adverbs

c)

pronouns, verbs, adjectives

d)

verbs, adverbs, nouns

23.
What is the adverb in the sentence?
Peter neatly wrote a shopping list.
a)
neatly
b)
wrote
c)
shopping
d)
list
24.
What is the adverb in the sentence?
My dog always barks.
a)
my
b)
always
c)
barks
d)
dog
25.
What is the adverb in the sentence?
The astronaut easily fixed the problem.
a)
fixed
b)
problem
c)
easily
d)
the
26.
What is the adverb in the sentence?
Kayla finally arrived at the park.
a)
at
b)
arrived
c)
park
d)
finally
27.
What is the adverb in the sentence?
The girls went upstairs to get their coats.
a)
girls
b)
went
c)
upstairs
d)
their
28.
What is the adverb in the sentence?
The teacher said, "Write your name neatly."
a)
said
b)
neatly
c)
name
d)
write
29.
What is the adverb in the sentence?
Jackie went home early.
a)
went
b)
early
c)
home
d)
Jackie
30.
What is the adverb in the sentence?
The soldiers bravely fought.
a)
bravely
b)
soldiers
c)
fought
d)
the
31.
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
32.
Which adverb best completes the sentence?
_____, I baked brownies.
**The adverb needs to tell when.
a)
Yesterday
b)
Wisely
c)
Here
33.
Which adverb best completes the sentence?
Derek took his wagon ____.
**The adverb needs to tell where.
a)
happily
b)
outside
c)
later
34.
Which adverb best completes the sentence?
Sam _____ slipped on the ice.
***The adverb needs to tell how.
a)
always
b)
accidentally
c)
below
35.
Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.
Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.
a)
so
b)
but
c)
yet
d)
for
36.
Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.
You may have soup, ____ you may have salad.
a)
or
b)
and
c)
nor
d)
yet
37.
Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.
Eric got an A on the spelling test, _____ he had studied hard.
a)
or
b)
yet
c)
for
d)
but
38.
Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.
Mom wanted a scrapbook of our trip, _____ she took many pictures.
a)
or
b)
so
c)
but
d)
yet
39.
Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.
You may join the activities in the backyard,_____ you may play in the barn.
a)
or
b)
but
c)
nor
d)
yet
40.
What does the acronym "FANBOYS" stand for?
a)
For, And, Nor, But, Yet, Since
b)
For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So
c)
Finally, After, Neither, Once, Yet, Since
d)
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
41.
I like to run ____ jump on the playground. 
a)
and
b)
or
c)
so
d)
but
42.
I like orange, _____ not oranges. 
a)
but
b)
yet
c)
so
d)
and
43.
We stayed at home __________ watched a film.
a)
and
b)
so
c)
but
d)
or
44.
I wanted to buy a newspaper __________ didn't have enough money.
a)
and
b)
but
c)
or
d)
so
45.
I have a lot of homework to do now __________ I can't go to the cinema with you.
a)
so
b)
but
c)
and
d)
or
46.
He's very rich __________ he doesn't spend a lot of money.
a)
but
b)
and
c)
so
d)
or
47.
 Do you want tea __________ coffee?
a)
and
b)
or
c)
but
d)
so
48.
I enjoy visiting many different countries __________ I wouldn't want to live anywhere else but the United States.
a)
but
b)
and
c)
or
d)
so
49.

They didn’t want to be late ____ they hurried.

a)

but

b)

so

c)

although

d)

because

50.
Gabriel ran fast, _________ he still did not win the race.
a)
and
b)
so
c)
but
d)
if
51.
Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence:
Marley____ Max were the best of dogs.
a)
and
b)
but
52.
Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence:
Roy wanted ice cream,  _____ he was too full.
a)
and 
b)
but
53.
Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence:
Neither Rico _____ Carl are going to the game.
a)
nor
b)
so
54.
Name the red part of the sentence.
There was a car accident on the highway, so we arrived late to school.
a)
Cause
b)
Effect
55.
What is the effect in this sentence?
Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.
a)
peanut allergies
b)
students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods
c)
yummy
d)
delicious
56.

Policeman sometimes use dogs to help them in their line of work. Dogs have a good sense of smell. This makes them useful in tracking down outlaws. Dogs can also help find stolen goods.

CAUSE: Dogs have a good sense of smell.

What was the EFFECT?

a)

They are good at stealing.

b)

They work for outlaws.

c)

They can track down outlaws.

57.
Our dog is a hero in our town.  One day, little Jimmy Ward did not come home for dinner.  Everyone looked for him all over town.  Finally, our dog found Jimmy asleep under a tree.
CAUSE: Jimmy did not come home for dinner.
What was the EFFECT?
a)
Everyone looked for him.
b)
Jimmy was a hero in our town.
c)
Our dog was asleep.
58.
Dashiell Hammett was an American writer.   He worked as a detective when he was young.  Because of this, his detective stories are very exciting and seem true-to-life.
CAUSE: Dashiell Hammett worked as a detective.
What was the EFFECT?
a)
He became an American.
b)
His stories seem true-to-life.
c)
He wrote only true stories.
59.

Dolphins are one of the smartest mammals in the animal kingdom. Because of this, they are able to do a lot of things that humans can do as well. They are able to solve problems by using different tools. They are also able to perform intelligence tests and always score very well. They are great at developing communication because of their intelligence as well.


The CAUSE of dolphins being able to develop communication is...

a)

they use tools

b)

they are very intelligent

c)

they score well on tests

d)

they can talk like humans

60.

What's the effect ?

Paul overslept.

a)

He was late for school.

b)

He was very hungry.

c)

His dog kept barking.

d)

His parents bought a new car.

61.

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.

62.
Peter walked quickly down the dark street.  It was very quiet.  Suddenly, a dog howled.  Peter walked even faster after that.
CAUSE: A dog howled.
What was the EFFECT?
a)
Peter went inside.
b)
Everything was quiet.
c)
Peter walked even faster.
63.
Which of the following is a signal word or phrase that can point out a cause or effect?
a)
because
b)
unless
c)
and
d)
in other news
64.
Name the red part of the sentence.
Jessica had a stomachache because she ate too many peanut butter cookies.
a)
Cause
b)
Effect
65.
Name the red part of the sentence.
Nadia arrive home later than usual and missed her favorite TV show.
a)
Cause
b)
Effect
66.
Name the red part of the sentence.
My button was loose, so my grandmother sewed it on tightly.
a)
Cause
b)
Effect
67.
The little boy played his violin. The dog howled and ran out of the room. His mom put her hands over her ears. The bird squawked, saying, "Stop, stop, stop it."
a)
The boy did not play the violin well.
b)
The boy did not play the guitar well.
c)
His mom had an earache.
d)
The boy played the violin well.
68.
Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.
Where is Sam most likely going?
a)
the beach
b)
school
c)
the mall
d)
the library
69.

You buy tickets at a stand. You get popcorn and a drink. You enter a dark room and find a seat.

Where are you?

a)

You are at a haunted house.

b)

You are at the park.

c)

You are at the movies.

70.
Rose shivered as she climbed up the long ladder.  Carefully, she walked to the end of the board and looked down.  "Hurry up!" said the kid behind her.  Rose held her breath and jumped. 
Where is Rose?
a)
on a trampoline
b)
on a diving board
c)
on a pirate ship
d)
on a slide 
71.
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.
72.
Sam woke up late, spilled toothpaste on his shirt, and missed the bus. His sister accidentally took his lunch to school, instead of her own.

Sam probably feels :
a)
a. frustrated
b)
b. calm
c)
c. lonely
73.
What is the correct term for "words that the characters say in a drama"?
a)
Acts
b)
Dialogue
c)
Title
d)
Plot
74.
Which element of drama tells the actor what he/she should DO?
a)
Dialogue
b)
Stage Directions
c)
Cast
d)
Scenes