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WorksheetsTutoring Comp 1
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 4hrs 1mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause & Effect
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Compare/Contrast
2.
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. what type of text structure is this?
a)
cause and effect
b)
description
c)
problem and solution
d)
compare and contrast
3.
Wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing. Some people are trying to solve this problem. Otherwise, chimpanzees may one day exist only in zoos. People are trying to save the rain forests and woodlands where the chimps live from being cut down. It will take many people working together to solve this problem. what is the problem?
a)
Description
b)
chimpanzees
c)
chimpanzees are disappearing
d)
Sequential
4.
One problem to resolve in crocodile watching is transportation. How can an observer get close enough to watch without scaring it away or being attacked? which text structure is this?
a)
directions
b)
problem and solution
c)
cause and effect
d)
description and list
5.
Wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing. Some people are trying to solve this problem. Otherwise, chimpanzees may one day exist only in zoos. People are trying to save the rain forests and woodlands where the chimps live from being cut down. It will take many people working together to solve this problem. What is the solution?
a)
people cutting down the rain forest
b)
ignore it
c)
people are trying to save the rain forests
d)
Sequence/Order of Importance
6.
Others, too, are hungry, including bands of timber wolves, which sometimes follow the musk oxen. In spring, when the calves are born, the wolves become particularly menacing. The musk oxen form a defensive ring, with calves and young animals in the middle. Even a dozen wolves attacking together stand little chance against the circle of lowered heads and sturdy horns. what is the problem?
a)
directions
b)
wolves are bad
c)
there is no order
d)
the wolves and other animals are hungry
7.
The ________ happens at the beginning or middle of the story- it is the big event or something that goes wrong.
a)
Problem
b)
Solution
c)
Character
d)
Events
8.
The _________ happens at the end of the story- it is how the problem is solved.
a)
Events
b)
Characters
c)
Solution
d)
Problem
9.
How a problem is resolved is...
a)
A solution
b)
A problem
10.
Which of these options would be a good solution to the problem:
Wendy can't reach the package of lightbulbs in the garage.
Wendy can't reach the package of lightbulbs in the garage.
a)
She could just stay in the dark.
b)
She could stack random things to create steps.
c)
She could use a broom to knock the box down.
d)
She could ask somebody taller for help.
11.
Here is a solution. What could be the problem?
Ted used glue on his skateboard.
Ted used glue on his skateboard.
a)
Ted can't ride a skateboard well.
b)
Ted fell and broke his glasses.
c)
Ted snapped a wheel off his board.
d)
Ted is clumsy and scratched his board on the sidewalk.
12.
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. what type of text structure is this?
a)
cause and effect
b)
description
c)
problem and solution
d)
compare and contrast
13.
Which of the following is an example of a good solution for this problem?
Nobody in class likes Paul.
Nobody in class likes Paul.
a)
Paul should keep calling his classmates names.
b)
Paul should tell everyone to go away.
c)
Paul should move classes.
d)
Paul should be nicer to his classmates.
14.
Brent can't find his car keys. What is a BAD solution to his problem?
a)
He can give up.
b)
He can take a bus.
c)
He can call a friend for a ride.
d)
He can ride his bike to work.
15.
Which type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause & Effect
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Compare/Contrast
16.
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. what type of text structure is this?
a)
cause and effect
b)
description
c)
problem and solution
d)
compare and contrast
17.
Wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing. Some people are trying to solve this problem. Otherwise, chimpanzees may one day exist only in zoos. People are trying to save the rain forests and woodlands where the chimps live from being cut down. It will take many people working together to solve this problem. what is the problem?
a)
Description
b)
chimpanzees
c)
chimpanzees are disappearing
d)
Sequential
18.
One problem to resolve in crocodile watching is transportation. How can an observer get close enough to watch without scaring it away or being attacked? which text structure is this?
a)
directions
b)
problem and solution
c)
cause and effect
d)
description and list
19.
The Fourth of July and Veteran's Day are both U.S. holidays. However, the Fourth of July celebrates our independence and Veteran's Day celebrates military veterans. How are these holidays different?
a)
Both holidays are celebrated in the U.S.
b)
Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.
c)
Both holidays are in the summer.
20.
The key word another is…
a)
Compare
b)
Both
c)
Contrast
21.
The key word same…
a)
Contrast
b)
Compare
22.
What is the correct answer?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
23.
What is the correct answer?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
24.
Pick the correct answer.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
25.
Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming, while her step sisters are mean and cruel. How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?
a)
They both want to marry the prince.
b)
The step sisters are kind, but Cinderella is not.
c)
Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.
26.
A teacher and a doctor both work with many people every day. The teacher works with children at the school, however, the doctor sees patients at the hospital. How are a teacher and doctor alike?
a)
They work with children.
b)
They work in hospitals.
c)
They work with many people.
27.
Molly and Sara are sisters. They like to swim during the summer. Molly is in the school band and Sara is on the basketball team. How are these sisters alike?
a)
They are both in band.
b)
They are both on the basketball team.
c)
They enjoy swimming.
28.
The key word different is…
a)
Contrast
b)
Compare
29.
Identify the key word: Turtles and frogs have many qualities in common.
a)
Many
b)
Qualities
c)
In common
d)
Dogs
30.
When we compare and contrast while reading we are looking for?
a)
truth and lies
b)
clues and facts
c)
similarities and differences
d)
wrongs and rights
31.
Which of the following transitions show a contrast in thoughts?
a)
In the same way
b)
Accordingly
c)
On the other hand
d)
Also
32.
Poison ivy and poison oak are woody plants that grow in almost any habitat and are very similar in appearance. Both poison oak and poison ivy have berrylike fruit and brown stems. But poison ivy acts more like a vine than a bush and can grow high in trees. The fruit of poison ivy is gray and smooth. On the other hand, poison oak acts more like a bush than a vine. The fruit of poison oak is hairy instead of smooth.
How are poison ivy and poison oak similar?
a)
Both are vines
b)
Both have hairy fruit
c)
Both look exactly alike
d)
Both have berrylike fruit
33.
Poison ivy and poison oak are woody plants that grow in almost any habitat and are very similar in appearance. Both poison oak and poison ivy have berrylike fruit and brown stems. But poison ivy acts more like a vine than a bush and can grow high in trees. The fruit of poison ivy is gray and smooth. On the other hand, poison oak acts more like a bush than a vine. The fruit of poison oak is hairy instead of smooth.
How are poison ivy and poison oak different?
a)
Poison ivy is a woody plant, but poison oak is not.
b)
Poison ivy has smooth fruit, poison oak has hairy fruit.
c)
Poison oak can live in almost any habitat, poison ivy cannot.
d)
Poison oak has a brown stem and poison ivy has a green stem.
34.
Reptiles have scales and their toes have claws; amphibians have moist skin and their toes do not have claws. Both reptiles and amphibians lay eggs. However, reptile eggs have a thick hard shell and are laid on land, but amphibian eggs have no shell and are laid in water. Young reptiles are miniature replicas of their parents and are born with lungs, but young amphibians start out with gills. Once amphibians have matured to adults they have lungs.
When comparing reptiles and amphibians:
a)
Reptiles and amphibians both have lungs as adults.
b)
Reptiles and amphibians both have toes on their claws.
c)
Reptiles and amphibians have gills when babies.
d)
Reptiles and amphibians have scales.
35.
When we compare and contrast while reading we are looking for?
a)
similarities and differences
b)
wrongs and rights
c)
truth and lies
d)
clues and facts
36.
Kate lived in a large house with many animals. Her best friend, Jill, lived in a small house without pets. How were the friends' homes different?
a)
Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small.
b)
Kate doesn't have pets, but Jill does.
c)
Both Kate and Jill have homes.
37.
Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming, while her step sisters are mean and cruel. How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?
a)
They both want to marry the prince.
b)
The step sisters are kind, but Cinderella is not.
c)
Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.
38.
I have a pet dog and cat in my house. My dog, Spot, likes to chew on his bone, while my cat, Stripes, likes to sleep. They both love to cuddle with me on the couch. How are my pets similar?
a)
They both chew on things.
b)
They both love to cuddle.
c)
They both sleep a lot.
39.
He ____________ from his friends on the topic of sports.
a)
like
b)
however
c)
differs
d)
similarly
40.
Your shirt is ____________ mine.
a)
the same as
b)
same
c)
both
d)
different
41.
Julie and Stewart are brother and sister. One afternoon, their mother had to go to a business meeting. Julie looked after Stewart. They had a fun afternoon in the park. When their mother came home, Stewart said, "I'm glad that Julie is my sister."
What happened right before Julie and Stewart went to the park?
What happened right before Julie and Stewart went to the park?
a)
Mother came home
b)
Julie looked after Stewart.
c)
Stewart told his mom he was glad Julie is his sister.
d)
Mom went to a business meeting.
42.
John gave a surprise party for Kenny. John had the party at his house. All of their friends came to the party. Kenny was very surprised when he opened the door.
What happened first in the passage?
What happened first in the passage?
a)
All their friends came
b)
Kenny opened the door.
c)
John gave a surprise party for Kenny.
d)
Kenny was surprised.
43.
The Gainesville city zoo just received its first three animals. The first animal it received was a deer. The second animal it received was a monkey. The third animal it received was a lion. Children in Gainesville are excited about the opening of the zoo.
What happened right before the Gainesville City Zoo received a monkey?
What happened right before the Gainesville City Zoo received a monkey?
a)
They received a deer.
b)
They received a bear.
c)
They received a lion.
d)
The children in Gainesville were excited.
44.
Little Johnny Wiggins fell down a well on the farm. His family looked for him. Finally, at sundown, Mr. Wiggins found Johnny. He had been trapped in the well for three hours.
CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well.
What was the EFFECT?
CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well.
What was the EFFECT?
a)
He was trapped for three hours.
b)
His mother found him at sundown.
c)
He was visiting the farm.
45.
What are some clue words for sequencing?
a)
as a result of, therefore
b)
first, next, then, finally
c)
main idea, details
d)
summarize, re-read
46.
Seth came home from school and wanted to make a bowl of cereal for a snack. He looks in the cabinet and picks his cereal. After that he gets a bowl and spoon and goes to the refrigerator and he gets the milk. He then makes his snack and eats it up. What did Seth do before he ate his snack?
a)
He came home from school
b)
He picks his cereal
c)
He gets the milkd
d)
He makes his snack
47.
Yesterday, my class went on a field trip to the zoo. We went to the monkey cages first. Then we watched an elephant eating its lunch. After that we ate our own lunches in the picnic area. After lunch we saw the giraffes and lions. At the end of the day, we stopped to look at the bears on the way back to the bus.
What did the class see before they ate lunch?
What did the class see before they ate lunch?
a)
Giraffes
b)
Bears
c)
An elephant
d)
Lions
48.
Yesterday, my class went on a field trip to the zoo. We went to the monkey cages first. Then we watched an elephant eating its lunch. After that we ate our own lunches in the picnic area. After lunch we saw the giraffes and lions. At the end of the day, we stopped to look at the bears on the way back to the bus.
What did the class do just after seeing the giraffes and lions?
What did the class do just after seeing the giraffes and lions?
a)
Watched an elephant eating its lunch
b)
Stopped to look at the bears
c)
Ate their own lunches
d)
Went on a field trip to the zoo
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