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CRITICAL READING SESSION 2

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An opinion is

a)

a statement that can be proved as true

b)

a person's thoughts or feelings on a topic

2.

A fact is

a)

a person's thoughts or feelings on a topic

b)

a statement that can be proved as true

3.

Today is Valentine's Day

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

4.

Valentine's Day is the best holiday ever

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

5.

What is the meaning of connotation?

a)

Emotional meaning of a word

b)

An emotional outburst

c)

Official meaning of a word

d)

Refers to emotional atmosphere produced by an author’s use of language

6.

What is the meaning of denotation?

a)

It represents something else (emble, token, etc.)

b)

The emotion of a word

c)

The art of lasagna baking

d)

The official meaning of a word

7.

Is this an example of a positive connotation?

“She has a very energetic mindset!”

a)

Yes!

b)

No!

c)

Maybe!

8.

Is this an example of denotation?

Chicken - a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat, especially a young one.

a)

Yes.

b)

Not really...

c)

Maybeeee!

9.
Which tone is represented in the following passage?
"Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!"
a)
Annoying
b)
Excited
c)
Calm
d)
Scary
10.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Humorous
b)
Persuasive
c)
Anxious
d)
Cheerful
11.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Enthusiastic
b)
Serious
c)
Mocking
d)
Sorrowful
12.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Ironic
b)
Informational
c)
Joyful
d)
Dramatic
13.
In my young years I took pride in the fact that luck was called a lady.  In fact, there were so few public acknowledgments of the female presence that I felt personally honored whenever nature and large ships were referred to as feminine.  But as I matured, I began to resent being considered a sister to a changeling as fickle as luck, as aloof as an ocean, and as frivolous as nature. 
a)
bitter
b)
informational
c)
gloomy
d)
excited
14.
Today is very boring, it’s a very boring day, there is nothing much to look at, there is nothing much to say. There’s a peacock on my sneakers, there’s a penguin on my head, there’s a dormouse on my doorstep; I am going back to bed.
a)
bored
b)
tired
c)
fanciful
d)
exciting
15.

"Spring Break is a fun time of year. We gather with our family and eat delicious food. It is usually warm and my cousins and I play tag and swim! I look forward to it every year!"

The author's point of view in this passage is ..

a)

positive feeling about spring break

b)

negative feeling about spring break

c)

has no opinion about spring break

d)

doesn't care about spring break

16.

"Recess is a great thing to have at school! It gives students a break where they can move around. They are able to eat a snack and breathe fresh air. Maybe a longer recess should be considered!"

The author's view point about recess is that...

a)

recess is good for children

b)

recess is boring

c)

we should not have recess

d)

recess is a bad idea

17.

"Some people are afraid of bees, but without these helpful insects, we would not have many of our favorite flowers and fruits. Bees come to the plant to drink the nectar, and pollen on the plant sticks to the bee's feet. Bees leave some of the pollen on the next plant that they land on. This helps to make new plants."

What is the author's viewpoint about bees?

a)

The author views bees as pests.

b)

The author views bees as helpful.

c)

The author has a negative view of bees.

d)

The author feels neutral about bees.

18.

What is the author's point of view here...

"Many people eat fast food, especially when they are in a hurry. However, fast food is unhealthy. Many restaurants fry their food in grease, and do not offer fresh food on their menu."

a)

eating fast food is a good choice

b)

fast food should be avoided

c)

fast food is healthy food choice

d)

fast food tastes great

19.

Professional skiers and snowboarders spend their winters not only practicing their skill but also competing against other professionals. In the summer, professional skiers continue to exercise at the gym to stay fit and many go abroad to other countries where it is still snowy and continue to practice their skills. We can infer that

a)

Skiers are in good shape.

b)

being a skier is harder than being a snowboarder.

c)

Skiers and snowboarders are constantly working.

d)

Snowboarders are better than skiers.

20.

In general, hand sanitizer can kill up to 99% of germs including the flu, cold viruses, and more! Hand sanitizer is most effective when used correctly– you must use enough to cover your entire palm and wait until the sanitizer dries. Never wipe or wash it off before it dries. We can infer that

a)

If you do not use it correctly it does not kill germs.

b)

sanitizer is better than soap.

c)

hand sanitizer will help you not get sick.

d)

people do not use hand sanitizer correctly.

21.

An inference is...

a)

Text evidence + what you know

b)

Retelling a text

c)

Making a guess without evidence

d)

Information written directly into the text.

22.
When making an inference, the most important thing is...
a)
What you know about the topic
b)
The topic of the text
c)
The characters in the text
d)
Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.
23.
Select the word to match the definition. This word means a well-known person; someone who is famous; fame.
a)
pledge
b)
sincere
c)
essential
d)
celebrity
24.
Select the word that matches the definition. This word means something that causes suffering or difficulty; a condition that is hard to bear.
a)
hardship
b)
counsel
c)
haul
d)
humble
25.
Select the word that correctly matches the definition.  This word means low in rank or position; plain, not proud or grand, to take away one's spirit, power, fame, or independence.
a)
celebrity
b)
sincere
c)
humble
d)
suitable
26.
Select the word that matches the definition. This word means to move by pulling, dragging, or carting, sometimes in a vehicle; to apply force to transport something, the amount taken or won at one time.
a)
hardship
b)
demonstrate
c)
suitable
d)
haul
27.

Which of the following is an example of theme?

a)

Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

b)

Jack risked his life to save Jane.

c)

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

d)

Happiness

28.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

One person can make a difference.

b)

Missy knew she would always be grateful.

c)

The donkey was stubborn and did not change.

d)

Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

29.

What is theme?

a)

message about life that the author expresses

b)

the time, location, and mood of a story

c)

sequence of events

d)

the main events

30.

Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Some prizes aren't worth it.

b)

Overeating leads to illness.

c)

Insects value food over safety.

d)

Always send a tester.