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English CORE

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An Argumentative example is...

a)

Iphones are better than Androids because Iphones have a better camera on them.

b)

I like to eat apples as a snack.

c)

Why can't dogs just have human voices?

2.

For an argument, you need

a)

a snack

b)

a thesis, information about the topic, an opener and closer

c)

a claim and a thesis

3.

Dogs are better than cats because dogs have fun-loving personalities. They can play fetch and walk on a leash. Cats just lay around and clean themselves. Dogs are better than cats because they are more fun, and more interactive with their owner. What is the author's purpose here?

a)

Inform

b)

Compare/contrast

c)

Argumentative

4.

A noun is... (choose the MOST correct)

a)

a thing

b)

a person

c)

a place

d)

a person, place, thing, or idea

5.

a verb is...

a)

a call

b)

a claim

c)

an action

6.

If you use a question mark, what are you doing?

a)

making a statement

b)

asking a question

c)

making an exclamation

7.

If you use quotation marks, you are...

a)

asking a question

b)

making a claim

c)

using words or phrases that came from someone else

d)

coming up with everything you say on your own

8.

What is a simile?

a)

a big ole SMILE :D

b)

two things being compared, using the words "like" or "as"

c)

same as a metaphor

9.

Is there something that is truly impossible?

a)

being invisible

b)

crying fruit punch

c)

pigs flying

10.

What is an appeal?

a)

serious or urgent request

b)

I'm appealing an apple

c)

persuading someone to do something for you

11.

Which of the following is a verb?

a)

running

b)

green

c)

spicy

d)

sad

12.

Which of the following is an adjective?

a)

green

b)

baking

c)

Rachel

13.

Leena Khan is the author of

a)

The Black Hole of Technology

b)

Teens and Technology Share a Future

c)

Feathered Friend

14.

What is a synonym for chronological

a)

in order

b)

from beginning to end

c)

sequence

15.

If something has benefit, it is...

a)

an advantage or profit gained from something

b)

not good for anyone involved

c)

just not the best

16.

What does the word "elaborate" mean?

a)

having not many details

b)

having lots of details

c)

having just a few details

17.

Thriller, mystery, romance, horror, comedy, are all forms of...

a)

movie

b)

genre

c)

book

18.

How many colors are in the rainbow?

a)

19

b)

7

c)

33

d)

4

19.

The place and time a story takes place is...

a)

genre

b)

bias

c)

point of view

d)

setting

20.

All of the following are part of plot structure except...

a)

climax

b)

resolution

c)

bias

d)

rising action

21.

All of the following are great examples of character trait except...

a)

cheerful

b)

resourceful

c)

energetic

d)

boy

22.

Which text structure similarities and differences between people places and things?

a)

cause/effect

b)

chronological order

c)

compare/contrast

d)

problem/solution

23.

the "good gal or guy" of any story. Working for positive cause

a)

protagonist

b)

antagonist

c)

she

d)

he

24.

Fill in the blanks. I have __________ cats at my home. I have __________ cats.

a)

too/two

b)

to/too

c)

to/to

d)

to/two

25.

Which of the following is NOT a detail that describes the setting?

a)

weather

b)

clothing they're wearing

c)

characters

d)

time of the setting

26.

What is the name for people, animals and/or things that participate in a story?

a)

characters

b)

plot elements

c)

setting

d)

personnel

27.

When is the greatest, most exciting or suspenseful part in a story?

a)

rising action

b)

falling action

c)

climax