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WorksheetsReading SOL Review
Total questions: 135
Worksheet time: 4hrs 42mins
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1.
The author's message about life is known as the story's -
a)
main conflict
b)
purpose
c)
summary
d)
theme
2.
The initiating event is the event that causes the _____ to start.
a)
resolution
b)
theme
c)
solution
d)
conflict
3.
The hero swoops in to save the girl tied to the tracks right before the train hits her. This is an example of what plot element?
a)
main conflict
b)
climax
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
4.
The ______ is the very end of the story.
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
resolution
5.
Which word contains a root that means "pertaining to neighbors or a neighborhood"?
a)
company
b)
vicinity
c)
blockade
d)
assistance
6.
A comparison using like or as is a
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
hyperbole
7.
A comparison not using like or as is a
a)
simile
b)
personification
c)
hyperbole
d)
metaphor
8.
The fly buzzed around the room.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
hyperbole
9.
He is as big as a bear.
a)
metaphor
b)
hyperbole
c)
simile
d)
personification
10.
He asked a million times to go to the store.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
hyperbole
d)
alliteration
11.
The narrator is part of the story in this point of view.
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd limited
d)
3rd objective
12.
We know what all of the characters are thinking and feeling in this point of view.
a)
2nd person
b)
1st person
c)
3rd objective
d)
3rd omniscient
13.
I went to the store the other day and saw the ugliest man ever. He was hunched over and wearing a smelly blanket. I turned around and did not go into the store.
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd objective
d)
3rd omniscient
14.
When Sally got her test back she was devastated; she got a 75 after she thought she had done well. She became mad when she found out Billy got a 90 after he said he did not study.
a)
2nd person
b)
3rd limited
c)
3rd objective
d)
3rd omniscient
15.
Select the main idea:
As time went by, things got harder and harder for the red foxes. Some nights they had to stay out all night before they could catch something to eat. Some nights they could not find food at all. Some red foxes starved, and some got sick.
As time went by, things got harder and harder for the red foxes. Some nights they had to stay out all night before they could catch something to eat. Some nights they could not find food at all. Some red foxes starved, and some got sick.
a)
As time went by, things got harder and harder for the red foxes.
b)
Some nights they had to stay out all night before catching something to eat.
c)
Some nights they could not find food at all.
d)
Some red foxes starved and some got sick.
16.
What is the main good character of the story called?
a)
antagonist
b)
round
c)
flat
d)
protagonist
17.
What is the term for the words that appear below a picture?
a)
glossary
b)
caption
c)
description
d)
photo
18.
This feature informs the reader of important words/vocabulary found within the paragraph.
a)
Glossary
b)
Bold words
c)
Captions
d)
Table of contents
19.
What text feature gives the definitions of important vocabulary words?
a)
Captions
b)
Index
c)
Glossary
d)
None of the above
20.
Pictures taken with a camera to show objects as they appear in real life.
a)
Diagram
b)
Drawing
c)
Photograph
d)
Table
21.
A list of chapters in a book and the page numbers where each chapter starts.
a)
Index
b)
Table of Contents
c)
Glossary
d)
Framed Text (Text Box, Insert)
22.
Words or phrases that divide the text into smaller parts.
a)
Subheading
b)
Heading
c)
Title
d)
Caption
23.
This is an example of a ___________?
a)
Index
b)
Table of contents
c)
Graph
d)
Caption
24.
Where would you find an index?
a)
in the front of a book
b)
in the middle of the book
c)
in the margins of the book
d)
in the back of the book
25.
What is the first clue that helps you know what a text is about?
a)
the title
b)
a heading
c)
the table of contents
d)
the pictures
26.
When you ______ two or more things, you determine the differences.
a)
Solution
b)
Compare
c)
Cause
d)
Contrast
27.
How the text is organized is called ___________
a)
Text Structure
b)
Description
c)
Contrast
d)
Effect
28.
What is/are the results of something happening?
a)
Sequence
b)
Cause/effect
c)
Effect
d)
Cause
29.
A poached egg can be a delicate and delicious breakfast or lunch option. To poach an egg, begin by adding three cups of a water and a quarter cup of white vinegar to a sauce pan. Place the pan over medium heat and let it come to a low boil or simmer. In the meantime, break one egg into a small dish. When the water is just bubbling in the pot, slide the egg into the water. Allow it to set and do not stir or disturb the water. Turn the heat down to low/medium. Let the egg cook in the simmering water for three minutes (or longer if you’d like a more firm yolk). Pull the egg from the water with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel to drain the water. Poached eggs are often served with toast.
a)
problem solution
b)
sequential
c)
cause and effect
d)
description
30.
Some dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring a lost animal to the shelter. Some of these dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to get a new pet.
a)
cause and effect
b)
description
c)
problem and solution
d)
compare and contrast
31.
Why do you need to get exercise? It is good for your body. It makes your heart, muscles, and bones strong. It makes you feel better if you have a bad day. If you exercise, you will stay at a healthy weight.
a)
cause and effect
b)
description
c)
problem and solution
d)
sequence/chronological
32.
What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
a)
Her hair is red.
b)
She talks really loudly.
c)
She gets really angry.
d)
She spits when she talks.
33.
What does the word evaluate mean?
a)
to tell me more
b)
judge
c)
explain
d)
give answer
34.
What is a summary?
a)
a condensed version of the original text in your own words
b)
the first sentence in a paragraph
c)
a short passage that includes facts
d)
a brief explanation of the important parts of a text
35.
Bridge Type: Type/Kind
PATIENCE : VIRTUE
PATIENCE : VIRTUE
a)
essay : story
b)
currency : credit
c)
denial : reaction
d)
faith : religion
36.
The word scrawny, as in "Jason appeared scrawny," has a _________ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
37.
Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
38.
McDonald's is an inexpensive meal. If you change the word inexpensive to cheap, the word now has a ____ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
39.
The teacher was mildly intimated by Seth's bossy behavior. If you change the word bossy to assertive, the word now has a ____ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
40.
words that have similar meanings and can be found in a dictionary and in a thesaurus
a)
spelling
b)
antonyms
c)
synonyms
d)
similes
41.
She read for 20 minutes each night; therefore, her vocabulary comprehension increased significantly. What organizational pattern is this statement an example of?
a)
compare and contrast
b)
cause and effect
c)
enumeration
d)
chronological
42.
The most important message from the author is the -
a)
summary
b)
fact
c)
bias
d)
main idea
43.
Which of the following words signals a contrast?
a)
yet
b)
so
c)
like
d)
due to
44.
If the main idea is "implied," it means the main idea is-
a)
not directly stated and must be inferred
b)
directly stated in the text
45.
Tana and Lua like to go hiking. While Lua loved to bring her dog and walk the trail, Tana loved to bike. Both girls really enjoyed finding natural waterfalls to swim in. Tana and Lua also really loved eating fresh fruit along the trails. Tana loved the hike up, while Lua loved the trek back down.
In what ways can you compare the two girls?
In what ways can you compare the two girls?
a)
Tana and Lua both liked to bring their dogs on the trail.
b)
Tana and Lua both were scared to eat fruit along the trail
c)
Tana loved the hike up, while Lua loved the trek back down.
d)
Tana and Lua both liked finding natural waterfalls to swim in.
46.
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.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b)
Floods cause mudslides.
c)
Floods damage houses and roads.
47.
The moon winked at me through the clouds as if to say I should venture forward.'
What object is being personified in the sentence?
What object is being personified in the sentence?
a)
Clouds
b)
Winked
c)
Say
d)
Moon
48.
What is the text structure?
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.
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)
Cause and effect
b)
Chronological
c)
Problem and Solution
d)
Compare and Contrast
49.
Which WORDS are used to show a cause and effect relationship?
a)
yet
b)
so
c)
therefore
d)
consequently
e)
however
50.
Mrs. Peace skirted around the issue when asked if we were going to have to do anymore work after the SOL. She never gave us a straight answer! What does "skirted" mean in this example?
a)
attempt to ignore
b)
a woman's outer garment
c)
past the edge of
51.
A made up story is...
a)
non-fiction
b)
fiction
c)
biography
d)
autobiography
52.
I have told you a thousand and fifty-four times to put your cell phones away and listen!
a)
hyperbole
b)
simile
c)
true facts
d)
metaphor
53.
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
54.
John's neighbor is angry because John plays loud music every day. John is frustrated at his neighbor because his neighbor complains too much. They talked about it and came to a compromise--John will still play his loud music every day, but will only play for 1 hour instead of 2.
a)
3rd person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person omniscient
d)
1st person
55.
How to grill by Steven Raichlen
Once you have your grill assembled, the next thing to decide is where to put it. A grill puts out a lot of heat, so you should position it several feet away from the side of the house or any plants or shrubbery. You'll have an easier time with a spot that is sheltered from the wind. When positioning a grill on a wooden deck, remember that sparks and live embers can fall from a charcoal grill.
Once you have your grill assembled, the next thing to decide is where to put it. A grill puts out a lot of heat, so you should position it several feet away from the side of the house or any plants or shrubbery. You'll have an easier time with a spot that is sheltered from the wind. When positioning a grill on a wooden deck, remember that sparks and live embers can fall from a charcoal grill.
a)
first-person
b)
third-omniscient
c)
third-objective
d)
second-person
56.
Which is an example of a simile?
a)
His room was a hurricane of a mess.
b)
His room looked as if a hurricane came through.
c)
A hurricane! AHHH!
d)
The hurricane screamed through the town.
57.
Which of the following is an example of personification?
a)
You are as a beautiful as a flower.
b)
The trees danced in the wind.
c)
I waited in line for ten years!
d)
He is an encyclopedia of knowledge.
58.
What's the meaning of this hyperbole?
"Shawn would move mountains for Angela."
"Shawn would move mountains for Angela."
a)
Shawn and Angela like to climb mountains together.
b)
Shawn paints pictures of mountain scenes.
c)
Shawn would do anything for Angela.
d)
Angela is really pretty.
59.
Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.
b)
Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.
c)
Mark is the best skater at the park.
d)
Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.
60.
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Weekends are times to travel.
b)
The author enjoys spending time with her family.
c)
The author's grandparents live far away.
d)
The author is sad to leave her cousins.
61.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
b)
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
c)
They learn how to work together as teammates.
d)
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
62.
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.
63.
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
You should cheat to win.
b)
Always work hard.
c)
It pays to be honest.
d)
Teamwork is best.
64.
Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:
a)
Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
b)
Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
c)
There are many breeds of dogs.
d)
Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.
65.
Which of these is an example of alliteration?
a)
JOSH FROZE LIKE A DEER IN HEADLIGHTS.
b)
POLLY PICKED UP POTS AND PANS.
c)
THE SEA IS A CALM STORM OF LIFE.
d)
I AM SO HUNGRY I COULD EAT A HORSE.
66.
Which of these is NOT a type of conflict?
a)
Man vs Society
b)
Man vs Man
c)
Man vs Self
d)
Man vs Aliens
67.
What is an internal conflict?
a)
A problem or struggle within a character
b)
A problem or struggle between the character and another character
c)
A problem or struggle between the character and the rules
d)
A problem or struggle between a character and his imaginary friend
68.
The setting of a story is...
a)
where the story takes place.
b)
where and when the story takes place.
c)
how the plates are laid out on the table.
d)
the season the story takes place.
69.
The climax of the story is...
a)
found after the characters fight their battle.
b)
the end of the story.
c)
the building of excitement within the story.
d)
the turning point of the story.
70.
What is repetition?
a)
repeated use of sounds, words, or ideas for effect and emphasis
b)
someone who goes on and on and won't be quiet
c)
to say it again
d)
repeated use of syllables
71.
Which of these is fiction?
a)
biography
b)
news article
c)
narrative short story
d)
poem
72.
What does the prefix PRE- as in the word preview?
a)
before
b)
after
c)
to look at
d)
to look at before
73.
What is the meaning of the root ANTI as in the word antisocial
a)
friendly
b)
unfriendly
c)
against
d)
to party
74.
What does the prefix POST- mean in the word postwar
a)
when the war was done
b)
before
c)
because of the war
d)
after
75.
What is the meaning of the root BIO- as in the word biology?
a)
to study
b)
the study of life
c)
life
d)
dead things
76.
What is the meaning of the root AUTO as in autograph?
a)
to write
b)
self
c)
cursive
d)
scribble
77.
What does the prefix DIS- mean in the word disagree?
a)
to fight
b)
not
c)
to argue
d)
to make up
78.
Which these is the synonym of for forever?
a)
never
b)
sometimes
c)
always
d)
once in awhile
79.
The antonym for timely is...
a)
late
b)
punctual
c)
prompt
d)
absent
80.
First, second, then, finally are all signal words for which text structure
a)
cause and effect
b)
generalization
c)
sequence
d)
compare and contrast
81.
Which of these is NOT an author's purpose?
a)
to kill off his main character
b)
to entertain
c)
to persuade
d)
to inform
82.
Which is NOT a part of a plot?
a)
exposition; initiating events
b)
heading
c)
rising action
d)
climax
83.
Which of these is not a NONFICTION text structure?
a)
Compare & Contrast
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Synonym & Antonym
84.
The following are signal words for cause & effect.
a)
before, during, after
b)
as a result, therefore, because
c)
but, however, similarly
d)
normally, always, sometimes
85.
All of the following are signal words for generalization EXCEPT:
a)
Most
b)
Never
c)
Generally
d)
Because
86.
"Goose bumps make me shiver. When the temperature drops below 45 degrees, my skin crinkles into goose bumps."
This is an example of which text structure?
This is an example of which text structure?
a)
cause and effect
b)
chronological order
c)
compare and contrast
d)
sequence
87.
"Goose bumps make me shiver. First I get cold. Then I shake all over."
This is an example of which type of text structure?
This is an example of which type of text structure?
a)
cause and effect
b)
chronological/sequential order
c)
compare and contrast
d)
generalization
88.
"Some people get goose bumps from fear. Others get goose bumps when they are touched emotionally."
This is an example of which text structure?
This is an example of which text structure?
a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
chronological/sequential order
d)
problem solution
89.
"Goose bumps make me shiver. One way to get rid of them is to cover up with a jacket or sweater."
This is an example of which type of text structure?
This is an example of which type of text structure?
a)
cause and effect
b)
chronological order
c)
compare and contrast
d)
problem solution
90.
"Typically, most people get goose bumps when they are cold and shivering."
This is an example of which text structure
This is an example of which text structure
a)
compare and contrast
b)
cause and effect
c)
generalization
d)
problem solution
91.
This graphic organizer is used for which text structure?
a)
cause and effect
b)
sequence
c)
compare and contrast
d)
generalization
92.
Which of the following is NOT a cause and effect relationship?
a)
You stepped on a bee and got stung.
b)
The car crashed into the stop sign.
c)
The car knocked over the sign when it failed to stop.
d)
After studying for weeks, David passed his test.
93.
All of the following are examples of text features EXCEPT:
a)
heading and subheading
b)
bullets, numbers, asterisks
c)
compare and contrast
d)
italics, bold, underline
94.
This is an example of a(n)
a)
picture with captions
b)
diagram and labels
c)
chart with heading
d)
graph with data
95.
What is the purpose of a caption?
a)
to explain visual aids, giving the reader more information about an illustration or photograph
b)
to provide images, with labels, that show the parts of something
c)
explain visual aids, giving the reader more information about an illustration or photograph
d)
provide a visual aid that compares information about a large set of information and its parts
96.
What is the purpose of a Table of Contents?
a)
shows what the inside of an object looks like
b)
lists the major parts of a book along with their page numbers to help preview and locate information within
c)
is like a dictionary for a specific text
it may contain pronunciations, as well as definitions
it may contain pronunciations, as well as definitions
d)
lists the topics in a text alphabetically and the page numbers for each topic
97.
An index
a)
lists the topics in a text alphabetically and the page numbers for each topic
b)
shows what the inside of an object looks like
c)
shows events that happened in sequence or chronological order.
d)
is like a dictionary for a specific text
it may contain pronunciations, as well as definitions
it may contain pronunciations, as well as definitions
98.
WHO IS THE OPPOSITION / ENEMY OF THE MAIN CHARACTER?
a)
PROTAGONIST
b)
ANTAGONIST
c)
DYNAMIC CHARACTER
d)
3RD PERSON
99.
WHAT IS THE STORY OF A PERSON'S LIFE THAT IS TOLD BY THAT PERSON HIMSELF/HERSELF?
a)
BIOGRAPHY
b)
AUTOBIOGRAPHY
c)
PERSUASION
d)
INFORMATIONAL
100.
Define: Adverb
a)
An action
b)
A word that gives more detail about nouns
c)
A person, place, thing, or idea
d)
A word that gives more details about verbs
101.
Define: Adjective
a)
An action
b)
A word that gives more detail about nouns
c)
A person, place, thing, or idea
d)
A word that gives more details about verbs
102.
Find the adjective.
The small dog barked.
The small dog barked.
a)
dog
b)
small
c)
barked
103.
Define: Verb
a)
An action
b)
A word that gives more detail about nouns
c)
A person, place, thing, or idea
d)
A word that gives more details about verbs
104.
Find the adjective.
The man's face had a cheerful expression.
The man's face had a cheerful expression.
a)
cheerful
b)
told
c)
man
105.
Infer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge.
a)
clues
b)
characters
c)
setting
d)
theme
106.
I burned my hand on the _____ iron.
a)
hot
b)
hotly
c)
heat
107.
What sentence uses an apostrophe properly
a)
Johns' car is cool
b)
Johns car is cool
c)
John's car is cool
108.
What sentence uses a apostrophe properly?
a)
The cats fur was soft
b)
The cat's fur was soft
c)
The cats' fur was soft
109.
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
110.
The chair is missing one of _______ legs.
a)
its
b)
it's
c)
its'
111.
The car was ____ and new.
a)
shiny
b)
speed
c)
beautifully
112.
WHAT IS A NONFICTION TEXT PATTERN IN WHICH TWO IDEAS ARE PRESENTED FOR THEIR SIMILARITIES AND THEIR DIFFERENCES?
a)
PROBLEM AND SOLUTION
b)
CAUSE AND EFFECT
c)
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
d)
DESCRPTION
113.
WHAT IS THE STORY OF A PERSON'S LIFE AS TOLD BY SOMEONE ELSE?
a)
BIOGRAPHY
b)
AUTOBIOGRAPHY
114.
WHAT IS A NONFICTION TEXT PATTERN IN WHICH THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AN EVENT AND THE REASONS WHY THE EVENT OCCURRED?
a)
PROBLEM AND SOLUTION
b)
DESCRIPTION
c)
CAUSE AND EFFECT
d)
ORDER AND SEQUENCE
115.
Which of the following statements about SUMMARIZING is true?
a)
The Summary is a thought that is true but is not in the passage.
b)
The Summary is what the passage is mostly about.
c)
The Summary is specific, detailed information contained in the passage.
d)
The Summary is always found in the first sentence of the passage.
116.
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.
117.
WHAT IS WRITING THAT IS TRUE?
a)
NONFICTION
b)
FICTION
118.
WHAT IS THE TIME AND PLACE THAT A STORY OCCURS?
a)
SETTING
b)
DIALECT
c)
PROBLEM
d)
ORDER AND SEQUENCE
119.
WHAT IS THE REASON AN AUTHOR WRITES?
a)
AUDIENCE
b)
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE
c)
TEXT STRUCTURE
d)
TONE
120.
WHO IS THE MAIN CHARACTER IN A STORY?
a)
ANTAGONIST
b)
PROTAGONIST
c)
STATIC CHARACTER
d)
BATMAN
121.
WHAT IS A NONFICTION TEXT PATTERN IN WHICH A SITUATION IS PRESENTED THAT NEEDS A RESOLUTION OR FIXING?
a)
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
b)
DESCRIPTION
c)
PROBLEM AND SOLUTION
d)
ORDER AND SEQUENCE
122.
WHAT IS WRITING WITH THE INTENT TO CHANGE THE READER'S MIND ?
a)
EXPOSITORY
b)
PERSUASIVE
c)
INFORMATIVE
d)
NONFICTION
123.
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM IN A STORY?
a)
TURNING POINT
b)
CONFLICT
c)
CLIMAX
d)
RESOLUTION
124.
WHAT IS A FICTIONAL STORY (USUALLY WITH ANIMALS) THAT TEACHES A LESSON?
a)
MYTH/FOLKTALE
b)
FAIRY TALE
c)
CHILDREN'S BOOK
d)
EXPOSITORY
125.
WHAT IS THE LESSON OF A MYTH OR FOLKTALE?
a)
METAPHOR
b)
THEME
c)
MORAL
d)
FABLE
126.
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.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b)
Floods cause mudslides.
c)
Floods damage houses and roads.
127.
Writing or speech that is not meant to be taken literally; commonly known as figures of speech is called
a)
simile
b)
figurative language
c)
hyperbole
128.
Dolphins are very smart animals. They even have their own language. They talk to each other with clicks, whistles, and grunts. Scientists have been studying this dolphin language. They hope that in the future, people and dolphins will be able to talk to each other. This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
how dolphins talk to people
b)
how smart dolphins are
c)
how dolpins are different from fish
d)
which scientists are studying languages
129.
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.
Sam is most likely going to ___________________.
Sam is most likely going to ___________________.
a)
the beach
b)
school
c)
the mall
d)
the library
130.
It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack. Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.
a)
got her sunglasses
b)
made a sandwich
c)
picked up her umbrella
d)
put on sandals
131.
Living things adapt to their environment so they can survive. An organism adapts when it develops a behavior that makes it more likely to survive. It can also adapt by forming a physical characteristic or body part that helps it survive. What does the word adapt mean in the first sentence?
a)
changing its eating and sleeping habits
b)
changing its behavior or its physical characteristics
c)
changing its environment or habitat
d)
giving birth to multiple offspring
132.
Spider Webs
All spiders spin webs. That's because webs help spiders. Webs help spiders do three things. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Many spiders like to lay their eggs in their webs. The webs help keep the eggs together. Webs help spiders keep their eggs safe. Webs help spiders hide. Most spiders are dark. They are brown, grey, or black. But spider webs are light. They are white and cloudy. When spiders hide in their webs, they are harder to see. Webs help spiders catch food. Spider webs are sticky. When a bug flies into the web, it gets stuck. It moves around. It tries to get out. But it can't. It is trapped! Spiders can tell that the bug is trapped. That's because spiders feel the web move. And the spider is hungry. The spider goes to get the bug. As you can see, webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food. Without webs, spiders would not be able to live like they do. Spiders need their webs to survive!
As used in the paragraph , the word trapped most nearly means
All spiders spin webs. That's because webs help spiders. Webs help spiders do three things. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Many spiders like to lay their eggs in their webs. The webs help keep the eggs together. Webs help spiders keep their eggs safe. Webs help spiders hide. Most spiders are dark. They are brown, grey, or black. But spider webs are light. They are white and cloudy. When spiders hide in their webs, they are harder to see. Webs help spiders catch food. Spider webs are sticky. When a bug flies into the web, it gets stuck. It moves around. It tries to get out. But it can't. It is trapped! Spiders can tell that the bug is trapped. That's because spiders feel the web move. And the spider is hungry. The spider goes to get the bug. As you can see, webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food. Without webs, spiders would not be able to live like they do. Spiders need their webs to survive!
As used in the paragraph , the word trapped most nearly means
a)
stuck
b)
hidden
c)
eaten
d)
burried
133.
Spider Webs
All spiders spin webs. That's because webs help spiders. Webs help spiders do three things. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Many spiders like to lay their eggs in their webs. The webs help keep the eggs together. Webs help spiders keep their eggs safe. Webs help spiders hide. Most spiders are dark. They are brown, grey, or black. But spider webs are light. They are white and cloudy. When spiders hide in their webs, they are harder to see. Webs help spiders catch food. Spider webs are sticky. When a bug flies into the web, it gets stuck. It moves around. It tries to get out. But it can't. It is trapped! Spiders can tell that the bug is trapped. That's because spiders feel the web move. And the spider is hungry. The spider goes to get the bug. As you can see, webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food. Without webs, spiders would not be able to live like they do. Spiders need their webs to survive!
As used in the last sentence of the passage, the word survive means to stay
All spiders spin webs. That's because webs help spiders. Webs help spiders do three things. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Many spiders like to lay their eggs in their webs. The webs help keep the eggs together. Webs help spiders keep their eggs safe. Webs help spiders hide. Most spiders are dark. They are brown, grey, or black. But spider webs are light. They are white and cloudy. When spiders hide in their webs, they are harder to see. Webs help spiders catch food. Spider webs are sticky. When a bug flies into the web, it gets stuck. It moves around. It tries to get out. But it can't. It is trapped! Spiders can tell that the bug is trapped. That's because spiders feel the web move. And the spider is hungry. The spider goes to get the bug. As you can see, webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food. Without webs, spiders would not be able to live like they do. Spiders need their webs to survive!
As used in the last sentence of the passage, the word survive means to stay
a)
alive
b)
hidden
c)
caught
d)
dead
134.
Rubin dug frantically through his backpack. It has to be here, he thought. How many times had his mother told him not to take his iPod to school. He searched his locker again without much hope. He knew he was in trouble. What inference can you make about Rubin?
a)
He is looking for his homework
b)
He is looking for his iPod
c)
He often gets in trouble
d)
He is looking for his lunch
135.
Do you enjoy kites? If you order right away, we will give you directions for making kites out of all kinds of materials-sticks, straws, socks, and more. All of this for only $10.95. Hurry! Time is limited.
What is this ad trying to get the reader to do?
What is this ad trying to get the reader to do?
a)
buy information about sticks and straws.
b)
Buy information about sock puppets.
c)
Buy information about kite making.
d)
Buy a read-to-fly kite.
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