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Collection 2 Animal Intelligence Skill Review

Total questions: 82

Worksheet time: 2hrs 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

speaker's position on an issue or problem

a)

claim

b)

support

c)

reason

d)

evidence

2.

statements made to explain an action or belief

a)

claim

b)

reason

c)

evidence

d)

counterargument

3.

includes specific facts, statistics, and examples

a)

reasons

b)

evidence

c)

trace

d)

evaluate

4.

judge whether evidence is logical and convincing

a)

evaluate

b)

trace

c)

support

d)

reasons

5.

persuasive technique that uses language or images to create strong feelings in readers

a)

emotional appeal

b)

repetition

c)

bandwagon

d)

plain folks

6.

the use of words and phrases in a way that allows readers to picture how something looks, fees, sounds, smells, or tastes

a)

ascending

b)

snuffle

c)

imagery

d)

paraphrasing

7.

restating text in your own words

a)

ascending

b)

snuffle

c)

imagery

d)

paraphrasing

8.

an object or an animal is given human qualities

a)

paraphrasing

b)

personification

c)

analysis

d)

interpretation

9.

briefly restate in your own words the central ideas and important details of a text

a)

summarize

b)

anecdote

c)

verify

d)

author's purpose

10.

most important point in a paragraph, section, or an entire work

a)

details

b)

central or main idea

c)

author's purpose

d)

anecdote

11.

support for the central idea

a)

summary

b)

author's purpose

c)

details

d)

anecdote

12.

main reason for writing a text

a)

summarize

b)

central idea

c)

details

d)

author's purpose

13.

a short account of an event that is usually intended to entertain or make a point

a)

verify

b)

anecdote

c)

author's purpose

d)

summarize

14.

helps to organize and call attention to important information (boldface type, headings, subheadings)

a)

text features

b)

anecdote

c)

thesaurus

d)

synonym

15.

a contrast between what is expected and what actually exists or happens

a)

plot

b)

narrator

c)

irony

d)

character

16.
What is the definition of plot?
a)
The lesson in the story
b)
The sequence of events in the story
c)
The turning point of the story
d)
The conflict in the story
17.
The point of view where the narrator is telling his or her own story. Uses words such as I, me, we, our, etc.
a)
3rd Person
b)
2nd Person
c)
1st Person
d)
4th person
18.
What is the main idea?
a)
What the text is mostly about 
b)
Facts that support the main idea 
c)
Description of the cause and effect 
d)
Key ideas that support the general idea 
19.
The  most important part in the story, when things start to change for the main character
a)
Expostion
b)
Conflict
c)
Climax
d)
Falling Action
20.
A simile.....
a)
tells what a person likes
b)
compares two unlike things using the words like or as
c)
compares two similar things 
d)
tells what a person is doing
21.

What does "slow as a snail" mean?

a)

it looks like a snail

b)

it's the shape of a snail

c)

it moves quickly

d)

it moves very slowly

22.

What is the simile? The girl was as blind as a bat without her glasses.

a)

the girl was as

b)

blind as a bat

c)

without her glasses

d)

as a bat without

23.
A story that is told using pronouns such as he, she, them, etc.
a)
Third Person Perspective
b)
First Person
c)
Summary
d)
Characterization
24.

What does it mean to draw a conclusion?

a)

To take a random guess at something.

b)

To draw a good guess based on evidence and detail from a source, as well as your own personal experience.

c)

To draw a good guess based on the mood that you are in that day.

d)

To base a good guess on your own personal experience.

25.
When the Tacoma Narrows Bridge was built in 1940, it was the world's third-largest suspension bridge. Large suspension bridges had been built before, but the builders didn't count on the winds near Tacoma, Washington. Four months after its opening, the bridge was blown down.  From this article you can conclude that... 
a)
the two larger bridges had similar problems.
b)
earlier bridges weren't in high-wind areas.
c)
high winds have little effect on suspension ridges.
d)
the Tacoma Narrows Bridge was too large.
26.
 The Egyptian pyramids were built from stones weighing about 2 1/2 tons each. The structures are 40 stories high. The number of stones used in each pyramid could build a wall around France. Yet the Egyptians used no animals. The had no cranes at that time. The wheel wasn't even in use. 
 You can tell from this story that..... 
a)
the Egyptians built a wall around France. 
b)
the pyramids were 2 1/2 stories high.
c)
the work must have been done by many people.
d)
each pyramid weighed about 2 1/2 tons.
27.
 The special material in our body that makes us who we are is called DNA. Except for identical twins, everybody has different DNA. Since DNA is everywhere in the body, DNA patterns are generally better than fingerprints for identifying people. Police sometimes use DNA patterns to identify suspects. 
 From this article you can tell that..... 
a)
some people have no DNA.
b)
fingerprints are the only way to identify people.
c)
DNA patterns can help solve crimes.
d)
DNA is not found in hair.
28.
In a radio interview, Albert Einstein was once asked whether he got his great thoughts while relaxing in the bathtub, walking, or sitting in his office. Einstein replied, "I don't really know. I've only had one or maybe two." 
 From this story you can tell that Einstein...... 
a)
thought best while walking.
b)
thought much like the interviewer. 
c)
enjoyed radio interviews.
d)
thought too much value was placed on his ideas.
29.
  A comet is like a dirty ball of snow. It is made of frozen gases, frozen water, and dust. As a comet approaches the sun, the icy center gets hot and evaporates. The gases made by the evaporation form the tail of the comet. The dust left behind in the process forms meteor showers. 
You can conclude from the story that.....
a)
the sun helps create the tail of the comet.
b)
throwing a ball of snow can turn it into a comet. 
c)
comets are made of snow.
d)
meteor showers are visible with a telescope.
30.

When some people think about Texas, they think of cowboys on the open range-herding cattle up a dusty trail. However, Texas has much more than open prairie with large herds of cows. There are the mountains of West Texas, the piney hills of east Texas, and the emerald waters off the coast of Padre Island. Texas also has large coastal harbors with numerous sailboats, powerboats, inland lakes, rivers, swamps of southeast Texas with alligators and other exotic wildlife.


What is the best SUMMARY of this passage?

a)

There are a lot of cows in Texas.

b)

Texas is one of the biggest states in the United States.

c)

There are many different, varied parts of Texas.

d)

There are alligators in the swampland of southeast Texas.

31.

Right now Jason was playing right field. He really wanted to play third base. Earlier this year, coach had put him in left field and second base in a game, but never at third base. Once in practice, coach let him play third base, but he kept missing ground balls. When he did stop one, he made a bad throw to first base. Maybe if he kept practicing, Jason would be good enough to play third base. That was his dream.


What is the best SUMMARY of this passage?

a)

Jason really wanted to play third base.

b)

Jason had trouble catching ground balls.

c)

Jason was the best player on his team.

d)

Jason was too lazy to practice.

32.
Brandon stepped to the pitcher's mound. He held the ball in his mitt and adjusted his fingers on the seams. He could feel the pressure of the moment. It was the ninth inning. His team was up by one. The bases were loaded. "You can do it," Brandon thought to himself, but he felt hesitation in his heart. He stared at the batter. His name was Jimmy. Jimmy could sense Brandon's hesitation. He was going to capitalize on it. Jimmy knew that Brandon was going to throw it down the middle. He couldn't wait to take a swing. This was Jimmy's chance to be a hero and he had no intentions of blowing it.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
33.
Rock music was playing through the speakers at the gas station. John jumped out the window of his yellow Jeep without opening the door. As he pumped gas into the Jeep, he danced to the rock music. A girl with blonde hair was walking past. She said, "Wow, partner, you can really move." John tipped his hat to her and winked, and then he continued his performance. John climbed onto the hood of his Jeep and began stomping, shaking his hips, and clapping. Gas overflowed from the tank of the Jeep and spilled onto the ground. John continued to strut his stuff.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
34.
Time travel is exhausting. It took me 200 million years to realize that. Well, actually it only took me a few seconds, but I first realized it about 200 million years ago. That was the first time that I traveled through time. "Try it!" said the mad scientist. "History needs you," he told me. I went with my gut.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
35.
As you cross the crystal bridge, you hear the sound of two voices coming from the shores of the river. One of the voices sounds distressed. The other sounds angry. At the end of the crystal bridge is a herd of wild horses. You notice that they are stamping the ground violently. If you would like to go to the shore and find out who's talking, turn to page 47. If you'd like to approach the wild horses, turn to page 58.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
36.
As the train pulled into the station, we finally met eyes. We had been avoiding this moment, but it was here now. Tears welled. Words choked. We hugged each other awkwardly before I grabbed my bags and jumped on the train. A chapter had ended. Things would never be the same between us again.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
37.
Do you carpool to school? Do you take a bus? It should be a requirement for everyone to either share a ride or walk to school every day. If we are serious about saving the planet, we must take steps to conserve energy and reduce fossil fuel emissions.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
d)
Explain
38.
Caroline Bartlett Crane was born in 1858 in Hudson, Wisconsin. After working as a teacher, she became a journalist and an ordained minister. Crane was an activist who worked toward women’s voting rights in the United States. Her tireless efforts at improving sanitation in large cities—especially in the slums where the poorest residents lived—earned her the title “America’s Housekeeper.”
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Explain
d)
Describe
39.
“Once upon a time in a magical kingdom, there lived a great hero. He was about to set out on a dangerous quest!”
a)
Explain
b)
Persuade
c)
Entertain
d)
Inform
40.
Many people buy vegetables in the grocery store without knowing where they were grown or how they arrived at the store. Supermarkets should be required to label each fruit or vegetable with a sign telling shoppers where and when the food was grown and how far it traveled to the supermarket.
a)
Inform
b)
Explain
c)
Persuade
d)
Describe
41.
Jill couldn't believe it was only June 15th. All of her friends from school had taken summer jobs, she didn't have brothers or sisters, and after a couple of weeks, television made a very poor companion. She had already finished three books and started a fourth, a great mystery that only made her more desperate to have something to do. Jill decided it was time for her to find something to do.

Which of the following can you infer from the passage above? 
a)
Jill will be bored for the rest of the summer.
b)
Jill is a very lazy person.
c)
Jill will look for a job.
d)
Jill hates the summers.
42.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a preacher and a civil rights leader. He was born in 1929 and died in 1968. In 1963, he organized the March on Washington, which brought more than 200,000 people together. In 1964, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
 In 1968, he was shot and killed in Memphis, Tennessee, by an assassin's bullet on the balcony of the motel where he was staying. James Earl Ray was convicted of his murder.

Which of the following can you infer from the passage above? 
a)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a major political figure in the 1960s.
b)
James Earl Ray was a racist man.
c)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great public speaker.
d)
Memphis, Tennessee is an extremely dangerous city.
43.

What is an Inference?

a)

A conclusion or judgement based on evidences and our background knowledge.

b)

Is what the story is about.

c)

In when you find the similarity between two or more things.

d)

Is when you compare two or more things using the words like or as.

44.

Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 345 45th Street.”


What can you infer about Nicole?

a)

Nicole's car is broken.

b)

Nicole is going on vacation.

c)

Nicole is going shopping.

d)

Nicole lives in a large city.

45.

____ is a brief, entertaining account of an incident or event.

a)

A narrative

b)

An anecdote

c)

A monologue

d)

Low comedy

46.

An example of an anecdote could be...

a)

when you ask Warren if this is the final.

b)

when you complain to Warren about the amount of work you have to do.

c)

when you research a certain topic in class.

d)

when Warren tells you about his basketball game from the previous night.

47.

These are short stories that you use to make the listener feel sympathy or to illustrate a point. The stories will usually back up what you are saying to make it seem much more real to the listener.

a)

Anecdotes

b)

Contrasts

c)

Emotive words

d)

Clusters of three

48.
The use of vivid details that appeal to the five senses is called?
a)
Imagery
b)
Word Choice
c)
Organization
d)
Point of View
49.
The writer's position or opinion on an issue. 
a)
claim
b)
counterclaim
c)
reasons
d)
evidence
50.
Why the writer believes his or her claims. 
a)
claim
b)
counterclaim
c)
reasons
d)
evidence
51.
Support reasons and include examples, anecdotes, statistics, and facts. 
a)
claim
b)
counterclaim
c)
reasons
d)
evidence
52.
Disproves the opposing viewpoint and explains why the writer's position is better. 
a)
claim
b)
counterclaim
c)
reasons
d)
evidence
53.
Most people think that Johann Sebastian Bach played the piano, but this is not true. The piano was not invented until just two years before he died. Bach's main instrument was the organ. He was a great organist. He wrote a lot of wonderful music for that instrument. He also played other keyboard instruments that were ancestors of the piano. Among these instruments was the harpsichord. Along with Mozart, Bach is considered to be one of the all-time great composers
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a)
Mozart and Bach did not compose music for the piano.
b)
Johann Sebastian Bach was a great organist and writer.
c)
The piano had not been invented three hundred years ago.
d)
The harpsichord was a keyboard instrument before the piano.
54.
Depression is a common illness that is easy to treat. Unfortunately, many people don't take their symptoms seriously and don't talk to their doctors about their problems. They don't know that depression has a physical cause; it is not a sign of weakness or a mood that will just go away.

Which of the following details would best support the main idea of this passage?
a)
Jorge doesn't feel like himself anymore.
b)
Girls are more likely to suffer from depression than boys.
c)
Depression often runs in families.
d)
Many people try to hide their depression and avoid getting help.
55.
Find the central idea
 Being a clown isn't all fun and games.  Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform.  When cowboys dismount or are bucked off of bulls at riding competitions, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention.  In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider.  So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business
a)
Being a clown isn't all fun and games.
b)
Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.
c)
Rodeos are exciting.
d)
Clowns are good at riding bulls.
56.

Which is the correct definition for the following vocabulary word: SUPPORTING DETAILS

a)

Based on or influenced by personal feelings

b)

A brief statement or account of the main points of something

c)

What or who the text is about

d)

Details that explain the central idea

57.
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.
a)
He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.
b)
He sleeps all day long.
c)
He runs away when you sweep the floor.
d)
He jumps every time the doorbell rings.
58.
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.
a)
She has a really cute monkey named Boots.
b)
Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools.
c)
Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.
d)
She usually stops Swiper from swiping. 
59.
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete. 
a)
The pros live the good life.
b)
People like professional football players make a lot of money.
c)
Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.
d)
All of us can be professional athletes. 
60.
Camp David is a secure location where the President can get away from it all. Established in 1942 by President Roosevelt, Camp David is located in Maryland, about 70 miles from Washington, D.C. in a heavily wooded area. U.S. Marines patrol the area providing optimal security. The Marines are part of the Navy. Because Camp David is so close to Washington, the president can be back at the White House very quickly in the event of a crisis. 
Which sentence supports the idea that Camp David is secure?
a)
It was established by President Roosevelt.
b)
Camp David is in a heavily wooded area.
c)
Camp David is very close to Washington, D.C.
d)
U.S. Marines patrol the surrounding area.
61.
Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?
Ex. Dogs make better pets than cats.
a)
Claim
b)
Reason
c)
Evidence
d)
Point of View
62.
Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?
Ex. Dogs can protect you from home intruders.
a)
Claim
b)
Reason
c)
Evidence
d)
Point of View
63.
Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?
Ex. Dr. Shelnutt, a veterinarian, said that, "Dogs have a protective instinct. They can sense danger, and they will do what they can to protect you."
a)
Claim
b)
Reason
c)
Evidence
d)
Point of View
64.
Read the example and identify the part in red as the claim, reason, or evidence.
Ex. Cats make better pets because you do not have to walk them. Cats are able to go to the bathroom in a litter box all by themselves.
a)
Claim
b)
Reasoning
c)
Evidence
d)
Point of View
65.
Read the example and identify the part in red as the claim, reason, or evidence.
Eating vegetables are healthy alternatives to chips because they provide a good source of fiber and protein. According to a study on eating vegetables, "88% of people that eat vegetables daily feel healthier and digest food better."
a)
Claim
b)
Reason
c)
Evidence
d)
Point of View
66.
Which Point of View is being used?
Ex. I can’t believe that my mom let me go to the movies by myself!
a)
First Person
b)
Third Person
c)
Second Person
d)
Fourth Person
67.
Which Point of View is being used?
Ex. Danielle felt like he had been to every costume store in the world, but none of the outfits were just what he wanted.He had the perfect costume in his mind, so after sketching it out, his mom decided she would just make it for him.When it was done, he was thrilled!
a)
First Person
b)
Second Person
c)
Third Person
d)
Fourth Person
68.
Which Point of View is used specifically with recipes, directions, and instructions?
a)
First Person
b)
Second Person
c)
Third Person
d)
Fourth Person
69.

Which evidence matches the reason "Kittens are easier to care for than puppies!"

a)

I like puppies more.

b)

Pizza is great for breakfast.

c)

My kittens don't chew things like puppies do.

d)

Doctors say "Pets are great for reducing stress".

70.

Which evidence matches the reason "Healthy snacks will keep your body lean and strong!"

a)

Scientists have proven eating healthy foods is key to having a strong body and mind."

b)

Running around during gym class is really fun, especially with Mr. McKamie.

c)

Dr. Suess once said that eating green eggs and ham is okay.

d)

If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.

71.
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:
High school students should be required to wear uniforms.
a)
When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.
b)
A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."
c)
At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendence rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.
d)
School uniforms can be ordered online .
72.

Claim: In the United States, we still need a post office. Which of the following is NOT a good piece of evidence to support this claim?

a)

The post office is needed for the delivery of packages.

b)

Nearly 90% of mail is junk mail and throwing it away is bad for the environment.

c)

The post office serves Americans throughout the country

73.

Claim: Teenagers who commit crimes should not be sentenced to life in prison. Which answer below is the best Counterclaim?

a)

Teenagers have the ability to grow and change as adults

b)

Because of growing brains, teenagers often make bad decisions and don't understand the consequences of their actions.

c)

Serious crimes, such as murder, deserve serious punishments no matter the age of the criminal

74.

Claim: Supreme Court justices shouldn't serve for life. Which of the following is NOT a good piece of evidence to support this claim?

a)

The failing health of aging Supreme Court justices could influence their decisions.

b)

Older Supreme Court justices might not be able to keep up with the rapid changing of culture and technology.

c)

Because Supreme Court justices serve for life, they don't have to worry about political pressures of making decisions based on keeping their jobs.

75.

Claim: Students should dissect real animals in school. Which answer shows the best counterclaim?

a)

Animals are bred in captivity or taken from their habitat and killed in order to be used in the classroom.

b)

Dissecting real animals makes children feel and act like real scientists.

c)

Many children learn best through real-world, hands-on experiences.

76.
Earth is a planet where plants and animals can live.
a)
FACT
b)
OPINION
77.
Chocolate ice cream tastes better than vanilla.
a)
FACT
b)
OPINION
78.
Earth is the greatest planet because it has plants and animals.
a)
FACT
b)
OPINION
79.
Everyone should play a sport.
a)
FACT
b)
OPINION
80.
Thomas Jefferson's face can be found on a nickel.
a)
FACT
b)
OPINION
81.
"When Adele walked through the store, each shiny pair of high heels called out to her."
What is being personified?
a)
Adele
b)
The store
c)
High heels
d)
Her
82.

The gardener lovingly added the manure to his crops believing he was making happy flowers. What is being personified?

a)

The gardener

b)

The flowers

c)

The crops

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