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Quarter 1 Test Practice-Mrs. Payton

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 3hrs 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is NOT a type of irony?

a)

situational

b)

momentous

c)

verbal

d)

dramatic

2.

What is verbal irony?

a)

When what happens is the opposite of what is expected

b)

When the audience knows something a character doesn't know.

c)

When what is said is different than what is meant

3.

What is situational irony?

a)

When what happens is the opposite of what is expected

b)

When what is said is the opposite of what is meant

c)

When the audience knows something the character doesn't

4.

What is dramatic irony?

a)

When what is said is different than what is meant

b)

When the audience knows something the character doesn't

c)

When what happens is the opposite of what is expected

5.

Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

not ironic

6.

In Toy Story, human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move, but the audience is aware

a)

not ironic

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

verbal irony

7.

A pilot with a fear of heights

a)

verbal irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

situational irony

d)

no irony

8.

The genre that has magical characters and animals.

a)

historical

b)

mystery

c)

legend

d)

fantasy

9.

Characteristics of a Tall Tale are all except

a)

non fiction

b)

main character has super human powers

c)

many exaggerations

d)

there is a problem

10.

Fables include ___

a)

animal characters

b)

theme/moral

c)

short

d)

all the above

11.

An example of a fable is______

a)

The Orphan and the Tied Boy

b)

Tortoise and the Hare

c)

The Rosa Parks story

d)

Annie

12.

Is the following sentence a Simple sentence or a Compound sentence?

" Mrs. Musto and Mrs. Gambler ate an entire pizza during lunch. "

a)

simple

b)

compound

13.

I like playing Quizizz quizzes, but sometimes I don't do too well.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

14.

If I don't read carefully, I often make mistakes on my work.

a)

simple

b)

complex

c)

compound

15.

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.

a)

Third Person Limited

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person Omniscient

d)

First Person

16.

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.

a)

Third Person Omniscient

b)

First Person

c)

third Person Objective

d)

Third Person Limited

17.

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.

a)

Third Person Limited

b)

First Person

c)

Second Person

d)

Third Person Objective

18.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

Jane said, "I really want to eat Cheetos".

b)

Jane said, "I really want to eat Cheetos."

c)

Jane said, "I really want to eat Cheetos,"

d)

Jane said "I really want to eat Cheetos."

19.

Put __________________ around a speaker's exact words.

a)

commas

b)

An indent

c)

speaker tags

d)

quotation marks

20.

A comma should follow which word in the sentence below?

Miller whined "Are we there yet?"

a)

whined

b)

Miller

c)

Are

d)

yet

21.

"She soothed her secret sorrow." Choose the best answer: What figurative language device is being used in this sentence?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Metaphor

c)

personification

d)

simile

22.

“I’m so hungry, I could eat a horse!” is an example of what figurative language device?

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

Hyperbole

23.

What is a simile?

a)

Naming a thing or an action by imitating the sound associated with it

b)

A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as

c)

Big exaggeration, usually with humor

d)

The repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables

24.

What is a metaphor?

a)

Big exaggeration, usually with humor

b)

Naming a thing or an action by imitating the sound associated with it

c)

Comparing two things by using one kind of object or using in place of another to suggest the likeness between them

d)

A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as

25.

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.

a)

Fantasy

b)

Tall Tale

26.

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.

a)

Fairy Tale

b)

Historical Fiction

27.

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.

a)

Mythology

b)

Fantasy

28.

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?

a)

Realistic Fiction

b)

Historical Fiction

29.

Which comma rule is the sentence below?


The athletic, intelligent boy won many scholarships.

a)

Rule #3-After an introductory clause or phrase

b)

RULE #2- Before a coordinating conjunction

c)

RULE #1 –To separate items in a series

d)

RULE #6- TO SEPARATE COORDINATING/EQUAL ADJECTIVES

30.

Which comma rule is the sentence below?


Bogeys is located in Terre Haute, Indiana.

a)

Rule #3-After an introductory clause or phrase

b)

RULE #5- TO SEPARATE A CITY AND STATE OR A DATE AND YEAR

c)

RULE #6- TO SEPARATE COORDINATING/EQUAL ADJECTIVES

d)

RULE #4- To off set clauses that are not essential to the meaning of the sentence, an appositive

31.

Which comma rule is the sentence below?


You can go to the park Saturday, or you can go to the zoo with your brother.

a)

Rule #3-After an introductory clause or phrase

b)

RULE #7- To indicate a direct address –speaking to someone

c)

RULE #2- Before a coordinating conjunction

d)

RULE #1 –To separate items in a series

32.

Which comma rule is the sentence below?

Mrs. Robin yelled, “Get out of the hallway!”

a)

RULE #2- Before a coordinating conjunction

b)

RULE #8 – To set off quotes “someone talking”

c)

Rule #3-After an introductory clause or phrase

d)

RULE #7- To indicate a direct address –speaking to someone

33.

Which comma rule is this sentence?

My dog, who is 11 years old, has to take medicine every day.

a)

RULE #4- To off set clauses that are not essential to the meaning of the sentence, an appositive

b)

RULE #8 – To set off quotes “someone talking”

c)

RULE #6- TO SEPARATE COORDINATING/EQUAL ADJECTIVES

d)

RULE #5- TO SEPARATE A CITY AND STATE OR A DATE AND YEAR

34.

Which comma rule is this sentence?

When running for homecoming queen, I never thought I would be running against my best friend.

a)

RULE #2- Before a coordinating conjunction

b)

RULE #4- To off set clauses that are not essential to the meaning of the sentence, an appositive

c)

Rule #3-After an introductory clause or phrase

d)

RULE #1 –To separate items in a series

35.

Which comma rule is this sentence?

Tyler, will you pass the olives?

a)

RULE #2- Before a coordinating conjunction

b)

RULE #8 – To set off quotes “someone talking”

c)

RULE #7- To indicate a direct address

d)

Rule #3-After an introductory clause

36.

Which comma rule is this sentence?

I bought milk, eggs, and bacon for camping.

a)

RULE #4- To off set clauses that are not essential to the meaning of the sentence, an appositive

b)

RULE #1 –To separate items in a series

c)

RULE #5- TO SEPARATE A CITY AND STATE OR A DATE AND YEAR

d)

RULE #2- Before a coordinating conjunction

37.

The fluffy black cat jumped over the fence.

a)

complete sentence

b)

run on

c)

fragment

38.

The sky is dark, it will rain soon.

a)

run on

b)

fragment

c)

complete sentence

39.

The cute baby giraffe next to the fence.

a)

complete sentence

b)

run on

c)

fragment

40.

When our family goes to the beach next summer.

a)

run on

b)

fragment

c)

complete sentence

41.

Finish this sentence: An exclamatory sentence

a)

asks a question

b)

shows excitement

c)

gives a command

d)

makes a statement

42.

Finish this sentence: A declarative sentence

a)

asks a question

b)

gives a command

c)

makes a statement

d)

shows excitement

43.

Finish this sentence: In interrogative sentence

a)

makes a statement.

b)

asks a question.

c)

gives a command.

d)

shows excitement.

44.

Finish this sentence: An imperative sentence

a)

makes a statement.

b)

gives a command.

c)

asks a question.

d)

shows excitement.

45.

What is this sentence doing?

Which teams are playing at the stadium tonight?

a)

declarative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

exclamatory

46.

Which type of sentence is this?

Today is my birthday.

a)

declarative

b)

interrogative

c)

imperative

d)

exclamatory

47.

Which type of sentence is the following?

Bring lemonade to the picnic.

a)

imperative

b)

declarative

c)

exclamatory

d)

interrogative

48.

That flip was totally awesome!

a)

exclamatory

b)

declarative

c)

imperative

d)

interrogative

49.

The sequence of events that make up a story is called ____________.

a)

Exposition

b)

Climax

c)

Plot

d)

Setting

50.

A brief introduction of the setting, characters, and opening situation.

a)

Rising Action

b)

Exposition

c)

Climax

d)

Resolution

51.

A struggle between opposing forces. The problem of the story.

a)

Rising Action

b)

Exposition

c)

Conflict

d)

Resolution

52.

A series of main events that leads to the climax.

a)

Exposition

b)

Falling Action

c)

Rising Action

53.

The turning point of the story.

a)

Resolution

b)

Climax

c)

Conflict

d)

Exposition

54.

The events that follow the climax, which lessen the conflict.

a)

Falling Action

b)

Exposition

c)

Rising Action

d)

Resolution

55.

The story's conclusion. The outcome of the conflict.

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Resolution

56.

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.

a)

man vs man

b)

man vs self

c)

man vs nature

d)

man vs society

57.

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?

a)

man vs man

b)

man vs society

c)

man vs nature

d)

man vs self

58.

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?

a)

man vs self

b)

man vs society

c)

man vs machine/technology

d)

man vs nature

59.

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?

a)

man vs society

b)

man vs self

c)

man vs man

d)

man vs nature

60.

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?

a)

man vs self

b)

man vs man

c)

man vs nature

d)

man vs society

61.

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?

a)

man vs supernatural

b)

man vs man

c)

man vs society

d)

man vs machine/technology