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Review 2

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 2hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
It was a glorious morning in Alabama. The sun was shining through the trees. Alan couldn't wait to find his fishing pole and call his friend Sam to go fishing. They had a great time on these early morning fishing trips. They took their dogs with them and the dogs would swim in the lake while they fished. It was so funny to watch those dogs paddle around the lake. 
a)
to inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
2.
The Slim-O-Matic will cause you to loose pounds and inches from your body in one month. This amazing machine helps you to exercise correctly and provides an easy video to show you the proper way to exercise. Send $75.99 and begin exercising today. 
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
3.
The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters. 
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
4.
Judy Glen's amazing Wrinkle Remover cream will make you look younger in thirty days or less. This remarkable cream has special ingredients to make your wrinkles disappear. The cost for a thirty day supply is $ 25.99. Send your check to P.O.Box 00002, Shelton, CA 74836 
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
5.
The  giant panda is a bearlike animal that has thick white fur with black markings on its ears, limbs, shoulders, and around its eyes. The giant panda feeds on bamboo forests at high altitudes in western China. It also eats bulbs, roots, eggs, and some small mammals. The cubs are born in late winter. The giant panda is an endangered species and is protected by the Chinese government
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
6.
An author's purpose is...
a)
the reason an author writes
b)
the reason an author teaches
c)
author's sense of humor
d)
author's way of life. 
7.
The author is the ____________ of a story. 
a)
writer
b)
artist
c)
reader
d)
setting
8.
You read a fiction book for fun. The purpose of the book is to...
a)
enterain
b)
persuade
c)
inform
d)
express feelings
9.
When you watch a debate on TV, the people debating are trying to ___________________ you. 
a)
enterain 
b)
inform
c)
persuade
d)
express feelings to
10.
When you watch a documentary on TV about an event in history, such as WWII, the purpose of the documentary is to ___________________.
a)
entertain
b)
persuade
c)
inform 
d)
express feelings
11.
Nonfiction is...
a)
fake stories
b)
true stories
c)
stories that are made up
d)
stories that are not real
12.
A newspaper is considered a nonfiction document. 
a)
true
b)
false
13.
You read a manual how to put furniture together. The manual's purpose is to....
a)
entertain
b)
inform
c)
persuade
d)
express feelings
14.
When pertaining to Inference, what word can be used as a synonym for "Schema"?
a)
Background knowledge
b)
Text evidence
c)
What I read
d)
Making your best guest
15.
When making an inference, it is always important to go back to the text to?
a)
Quickly skim the text
b)
Make a good guess
c)
Reread
d)
Change your answer choice
16.
"Clues" you see or read in the text are called?
a)
Schema
b)
Background knowledge
c)
Inference
d)
Text evidence
17.
With Inference, your answer choices will usually be_____ stated in the text.
a)
Directly
b)
Commonly
c)
Indirectly
d)
Obviously
18.
Splat! " Oh, rats!" thought Katie as she stooped to clean up the mess. "I hope we have another one. " She looked in the fridge and pulled out the carton. One Left! Breakfast wasn't ruined after all. What did Katie clean up? (provide text evidence to support your answer choice on your white board)
a)
Milk
b)
Juice
c)
Jelly
d)
Eggs
19.
It was 8:30 on Thursday night. Emily stared at the large, empty poster board on her bed. Then she looked at the stack of books about Abraham Lincoln on her desk. Emily began to cry. Why do you think Emily was crying? (provide text evidence to support your answer choice on your white board)
a)
She wanted a different color poster
b)
It was late and she had a lot of schoolwork to complete before she could end her night
c)
She did not want to go to sleep
d)
She wanted a book about George Washington instead
20.
"Ouch!" Lucy had fallen again! she shivered and picked herself back up. Then she spotted her older sister Sarah, gliding backwards. She was so graceful. Sarah made everything look so easy. What is Lucy doing? (provide text evidence to support your answer choice on your white board)
a)
Back flips
b)
Riding a bike
c)
Running
d)
Skating
21.
What is description  text structure?
a)
a text structure that shows how two or more  things are different or similar
b)
a text structure that provides details and  examples to explain a topic
c)
a text structure that presents information from most important to least important
d)
a text structure that presents events in the order  they occur
22.
What is compare and contrast text structure?
a)
a text structure that shows how two or more things are  similar and different
b)
a text structure that provides details and examples to explain a topic
c)
a text structure that presents events in the order they occur
d)
a text  structure that explains why something happens and what the  outcome is
23.
What is cause and effect text structure?
a)
a text structure that explains why something happens and what the outcome is
b)
a text structure that presents a problem and explains how it can be solved
c)
a text structure that provides details and examples to explain a topic
d)
a text structure that presents events in  the order they occurred
24.
What is problem and solution text structure?
a)
a text structure that shows how two or more things are similar and different
b)
a text structure that presents a problem and  shows how it can be solved
c)
a text structure that presents events in  the order  they occur
d)
a text structure that explains that uses details and examples to explain a topic
25.

What is chronological text structure?

a)

a text structure that shows how two or more things are similar and different

b)

a text structure that presents a problem and shows how it can be solved

c)

a text structure that presents events in the order they occur according to a date or time

d)

a text structure that explains that uses details and examples to explain a topic

26.

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)

sequence

c)

problem and solution

d)

compare and contrast

27.

Although they are sisters, Jennifer and Jessica are complete opposites. Jennifer enjoys playing sports, while Jessica would rather watch. Jennifer has no interest in playing a musical instrument, while Jessica is the first chair violinist. Jennifer listens to new age music, while Jessica prefers country. Jennifer’s favorite subject is English, and Jessica’s favorite is math. Jennifer likes to curl up in a chair on a rainy day and read a good book , but Jessica would rather sleep all day. No one would ever guess that they are actually twins.

a)

problem and solution

b)

cause and effect

c)

compare and contrast

d)

sequence

28.

Frogs and toads can live in the water and on the land. They both catch food with long, sticky tongues. They eat insects and small animals. You can tell them apart by their bodies. Frogs have long, strong back legs and thin, moist skin. Toads have shorter back legs and drier skin.

a)

problem and solution

b)

compare and contrast

c)

cause and effect

d)

sequence

29.
The twist is a dance inspired by rock and roll music.  To do the Twist, first stand with your feet approximately shoulder width apart.  The torso may be squared to the knees and hips, or turned at an angle so one foot is farther forward than the other.  Then, hold your arms out from your body, bent at your elbow.  Next, rotate your hips, torso, and legs as a single unit with your arms staying more or less stationary.  Every so often lift one leg off of the floor for styling.  Now you're doing the twist!
a)
sequence
b)
cause & effect
c)
compare & contrast
d)
problem & solution
30.
When I get to my classroom in themorning, the first thing I do is hang up my coat and my backpack. Then I turn in my homework and sharpen my pencil. After that, I am ready for work, so I sit down at my seat and start on the morning assignment on the board.
--
What is the text structure?
a)
Problem/Solution
b)
Compare/Contrast
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Sequence
31.

Some of the students in room 52 were upset because they never got to use the balls and jump ropes at recess. Another group of kids always got them first and they refused to share. When Mrs. Kelly found out what was going on, she developed a rotation system so that everyone would have a chance to use the equipment.

What is the text structure?

a)

Problem/Solution

b)

Compare/Contrast

c)

Cause/Effect

d)

Sequence

32.
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
33.
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
34.
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
35.
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
36.
Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives.  What is  the problem and solution?
a)
ignore it it will go away
b)
no problem no solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
car accidents are a problem and a possible solution is to not use cell phones in the car
37.

Which text structure describes something?

a)

descriptive

b)

sequence

c)

cause & effect

d)

compare & contrast

e)

problem & solution

38.

Which text feature has one topic and details teaching about that topic

a)

descriptive

b)

sequence

c)

cause & effect

d)

compare & contrast

e)

problem & solution

39.

This text feature tells why something happens

a)

descriptive

b)

sequence

c)

cause & effect

d)

compare & contrast

e)

problem & solution

40.
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
41.

There are almost 400 different kinds of sharks. Each kind of shark looks different, has a unique diet, and behaves differently. There are sharks in the four oceans of the world. Some sharks are longer than a school bus, while others are so small they can live in fish tanks. Sharks come in all kinds of colors. Most of the time, their skin color helps them blend in with their surroundings. But, some sharks that live in the deepest part of the ocean actually have parts that glow in the dark. Most sharks live in salt water, but some can live in fresh water.

Which text structure is used?

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Description

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Sequence

42.
a NOT true story about the past
a)
science fiction
b)
fantasy
c)
historical fiction
d)
realistic fiction
43.
contains monsters, magic, or other things that can't really happen
a)
fantasy
b)
realistic fiction
c)
fairy tale
d)
legend
44.
dealing with aliens, robots, or future science
a)
historical fiction
b)
science fiction
c)
realistic fiction
d)
fantasy
45.
a story that could have happened, but didn't
a)
historical fiction
b)
science fiction
c)
fantasy
d)
realistic fiction
46.
writing that has true facts or information
a)
fiction
b)
nonfiction
c)
drama
d)
folklore
47.
the story of one's life told by oneself
a)
informational writing
b)
persuasive writing
c)
autobiography
d)
biography
48.
the story of one's life told by another
a)
biography
b)
autobiography
c)
persuasive writing
d)
informational writing
49.
has a rhythm and a rhyme 
a)
Mystery
b)
Science Fiction
c)
Poetry
d)
Realistic Fiction
50.
Has a detective searching for clues
a)
mystery
b)
science fiction
c)
biography
d)
folktale
51.
Name that Genre!
a)
nonfiction
b)
biography
c)
realistic fiction
d)
mystery
52.
Name that Genre!
a)
biography
b)
autobiography
c)
realistic fiction
d)
mystery
53.
A writer's account of his or her own life.
a)
biography
b)
autobiography
c)
fable
d)
memoir