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WorksheetsQuarter 1 Test Practice-Mrs. Payton
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 3hrs 24mins
Which is NOT a type of irony?
situational
momentous
verbal
dramatic
What is verbal irony?
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
When the audience knows something a character doesn't know.
When what is said is different than what is meant
What is situational irony?
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
When what is said is the opposite of what is meant
When the audience knows something the character doesn't
What is dramatic irony?
When what is said is different than what is meant
When the audience knows something the character doesn't
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"
verbal irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
not ironic
In Toy Story, human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move, but the audience is aware
not ironic
situational irony
dramatic irony
verbal irony
A pilot with a fear of heights
verbal irony
dramatic irony
situational irony
no irony
The genre that has magical characters and animals.
historical
mystery
legend
fantasy
Characteristics of a Tall Tale are all except
non fiction
main character has super human powers
many exaggerations
there is a problem
Fables include ___
animal characters
theme/moral
short
all the above
An example of a fable is______
The Orphan and the Tied Boy
Tortoise and the Hare
The Rosa Parks story
Annie
Is the following sentence a Simple sentence or a Compound sentence?
" Mrs. Musto and Mrs. Gambler ate an entire pizza during lunch. "
simple
compound
I like playing Quizizz quizzes, but sometimes I don't do too well.
simple
compound
complex
If I don't read carefully, I often make mistakes on my work.
simple
complex
compound
Brian could not bear to be on the roof of the skyscraper any longer. He wasn't usually afraid of heights, but the wind was so strong and Rufus kept messing with him. "Would you try to land on your feet or your head?" Rufus asked with a straight face. Rufus could tell that he was getting to Brian, which only encouraged him to keep going. "Let's go look over the edge, Brian," suggested Rufus, knowing full well that Brian would refuse.
Third Person Limited
Second Person
Third Person Omniscient
First Person
It was noon. The sun was high in the blue sky. The air was filled with the sounds of lawn mowers and birds chirping. A door opened. A young boy walked outside. A woman's voice could be heard from the house yelling, "Wait for me, Michael." The young boy did not wait. He ran to the sidewalk and began jumping. "Yeah! Yeah! Machine gun!" he yelled, pointing an invisible gun in all directions. He took imaginary shots every few seconds and pantomimed the recoil.
Third Person Omniscient
First Person
third Person Objective
Third Person Limited
The stage was bordered with colorful lights but otherwise dark, yet in the center was a single spotlight, and in the center of that was microphone stand. I slowly walked across the stage with my hands by my side. The crowd murmured. I grabbed the microphone from the stand and cleared my throat. Then I held it a few inches from my face and said, "Greetings, my fellow Thunderhawks. Are you ready to get excited for the pep rally?" One guy clapped slowly.
Third Person Limited
First Person
Second Person
Third Person Objective
Which of the following is correct?
Jane said, "I really want to eat Cheetos".
Jane said, "I really want to eat Cheetos."
Jane said, "I really want to eat Cheetos,"
Jane said "I really want to eat Cheetos."
Put __________________ around a speaker's exact words.
commas
An indent
speaker tags
quotation marks
A comma should follow which word in the sentence below?
Miller whined "Are we there yet?"
whined
Miller
Are
yet
"She soothed her secret sorrow." Choose the best answer: What figurative language device is being used in this sentence?
Alliteration
Metaphor
personification
simile
“I’m so hungry, I could eat a horse!” is an example of what figurative language device?
personification
simile
metaphor
Hyperbole
What is a simile?
Naming a thing or an action by imitating the sound associated with it
A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as
Big exaggeration, usually with humor
The repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables
What is a metaphor?
Big exaggeration, usually with humor
Naming a thing or an action by imitating the sound associated with it
Comparing two things by using one kind of object or using in place of another to suggest the likeness between them
A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as
Which genre?
Paul Bunyan and the Seven Wonders of the World retold by Patrick Schuster
This text contains a handful of different stories about the world's largest lumberjack, Paul Bunyan, who is so big that he wrings out a handful of maple trees to make syrup for his giant waffles. He is so big that he made the Great Lakes when he couldn't find his spittoon. Read about how he met his giant blue ox, Babe, and how they became best friends and inseparable companions. Also read about how he dug the Grand Canyon by dragging his axe behind himself after a long day of work.
Fantasy
Tall Tale
Which genre?
"Rapunzel" adapted by Craig Hooper
Once upon a time a young girl named Rapunzel was running an errand for her mother. An evil witch kidnaps Rapunzel and imprisons her in the tower of a castle. After years in the tower, Rapunzel grew long, beautiful hair. Having seen nobody but the evil witch her whole life, Rapunzel is very lonely. One day a prince wanders by and climbs up her hair. The witch doesn't like this and action ensues. Eventually the prince and Rapunzel live happily every after.
Fairy Tale
Historical Fiction
Which genre?
The Tinfoil Key by Rob Burnside
When young Ian Bradley accidently switches suitcases with an intergalactic space explorer, he ends up going on the trip of a lifetime. Now that he's left holding the bag, Ian must deliver it to the light scientists on Gamma Outpost 9 in time. Every life form in the galaxy is unknowingly depending on the success of Ian's efforts.
Mythology
Fantasy
Which genre?
The Hard Way Out by Terry Vaughn
In this novel, Brian is struggling. After losing both of his parents in a tragic car accident, Brian is living at his Aunt's house and sharing a room with his cousin. Basketball is his only escape. But after getting benched for low progress report grades, Brian's world shatters. Does he have it in him to improve his grades? Will Brian come to peace with his emotions? Can anyone help him?
Realistic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Which comma rule is the sentence below?
The athletic, intelligent boy won many scholarships.
Rule #3-After an introductory clause or phrase
RULE #2- Before a coordinating conjunction
RULE #1 –To separate items in a series
RULE #6- TO SEPARATE COORDINATING/EQUAL ADJECTIVES
Which comma rule is the sentence below?
Bogeys is located in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Rule #3-After an introductory clause or phrase
RULE #5- TO SEPARATE A CITY AND STATE OR A DATE AND YEAR
RULE #6- TO SEPARATE COORDINATING/EQUAL ADJECTIVES
RULE #4- To off set clauses that are not essential to the meaning of the sentence, an appositive
Which comma rule is the sentence below?
You can go to the park Saturday, or you can go to the zoo with your brother.
Rule #3-After an introductory clause or phrase
RULE #7- To indicate a direct address –speaking to someone
RULE #2- Before a coordinating conjunction
RULE #1 –To separate items in a series
Which comma rule is the sentence below?
Mrs. Robin yelled, “Get out of the hallway!”
RULE #2- Before a coordinating conjunction
RULE #8 – To set off quotes “someone talking”
Rule #3-After an introductory clause or phrase
RULE #7- To indicate a direct address –speaking to someone
Which comma rule is this sentence?
My dog, who is 11 years old, has to take medicine every day.
RULE #4- To off set clauses that are not essential to the meaning of the sentence, an appositive
RULE #8 – To set off quotes “someone talking”
RULE #6- TO SEPARATE COORDINATING/EQUAL ADJECTIVES
RULE #5- TO SEPARATE A CITY AND STATE OR A DATE AND YEAR
Which comma rule is this sentence?
When running for homecoming queen, I never thought I would be running against my best friend.
RULE #2- Before a coordinating conjunction
RULE #4- To off set clauses that are not essential to the meaning of the sentence, an appositive
Rule #3-After an introductory clause or phrase
RULE #1 –To separate items in a series
Which comma rule is this sentence?
Tyler, will you pass the olives?
RULE #2- Before a coordinating conjunction
RULE #8 – To set off quotes “someone talking”
RULE #7- To indicate a direct address
Rule #3-After an introductory clause
Which comma rule is this sentence?
I bought milk, eggs, and bacon for camping.
RULE #4- To off set clauses that are not essential to the meaning of the sentence, an appositive
RULE #1 –To separate items in a series
RULE #5- TO SEPARATE A CITY AND STATE OR A DATE AND YEAR
RULE #2- Before a coordinating conjunction
The fluffy black cat jumped over the fence.
complete sentence
run on
fragment
The sky is dark, it will rain soon.
run on
fragment
complete sentence
The cute baby giraffe next to the fence.
complete sentence
run on
fragment
When our family goes to the beach next summer.
run on
fragment
complete sentence
Finish this sentence: An exclamatory sentence
asks a question
shows excitement
gives a command
makes a statement
Finish this sentence: A declarative sentence
asks a question
gives a command
makes a statement
shows excitement
Finish this sentence: In interrogative sentence
makes a statement.
asks a question.
gives a command.
shows excitement.
Finish this sentence: An imperative sentence
makes a statement.
gives a command.
asks a question.
shows excitement.
What is this sentence doing?
Which teams are playing at the stadium tonight?
declarative
interrogative
imperative
exclamatory
Which type of sentence is this?
Today is my birthday.
declarative
interrogative
imperative
exclamatory
Which type of sentence is the following?
Bring lemonade to the picnic.
imperative
declarative
exclamatory
interrogative
That flip was totally awesome!
exclamatory
declarative
imperative
interrogative
The sequence of events that make up a story is called ____________.
Exposition
Climax
Plot
Setting
A brief introduction of the setting, characters, and opening situation.
Rising Action
Exposition
Climax
Resolution
A struggle between opposing forces. The problem of the story.
Rising Action
Exposition
Conflict
Resolution
A series of main events that leads to the climax.
Exposition
Falling Action
Rising Action
The turning point of the story.
Resolution
Climax
Conflict
Exposition
The events that follow the climax, which lessen the conflict.
Falling Action
Exposition
Rising Action
Resolution
The story's conclusion. The outcome of the conflict.
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Resolution
After breaking his mother's favorite vase, Casey struggles to decide whether he should tell his mother the truth and face the consequences, or whether he should attempt to hide his mistake and blame the family dog.
man vs man
man vs self
man vs nature
man vs society
Kiko is a ninja warrior trained by Mountain Master Yoho Mahrati. When Master Mahrati is slain by Shan Bhutan of the Lotus Clan in the most cowardly of fashions, Kiko lays it all on the line to avenge the death of his master. Will Kiko overcome Shan Bhutan and the powerful Lotus Clan?
man vs man
man vs society
man vs nature
man vs self
It's the year 3030 and society is completely dependent on computers and robots. A young boy named Domino is flying his hoverboard to school when all of the machines start acting up and attacking people due to a powerful computer virus. What will Domino do now that the machines that are supposed to help him have turned against him?
man vs self
man vs society
man vs machine/technology
man vs nature
Brian has the best dog in the world. In fact, he has one of the only dogs in the world. That's because dogs are not allowed in Brian's world, where people believe that dogs spread diseases. Brian's dog will be executed if he is caught. Soon Brian learns of a mysterious underground dog owners club and joins the fight to legalize dogs. Can Brian and his new friends prove to the world that dogs are safe and friendly?
man vs society
man vs self
man vs man
man vs nature
Janie is on a whitewater-rafting trip along a choppy river when their guide suddenly has a heart attack. Now she and the other passengers must learn to work together to survive the treacherous rapids. As if things weren't bad enough, some of the passengers spotted a bear following the confused rafters along the shore. Will Janie make it home safely?
man vs self
man vs man
man vs nature
man vs society
Greg is a regular boy who tries to do his best in school but who also happens to have a magical unicorn. When he's not studying and playing baseball on Earth, Greg is riding his unicorn through the enchanted land of Harmonia. When Greg brings something to Harmonia that he shouldn't, a secret gate is unlocked and the muck-muck monsters are unleashed, causing terrible pollution in Harmonia. Can Greg and his unicorn stop the monsters before they reach Earth?
man vs supernatural
man vs man
man vs society
man vs machine/technology
