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Unit 1 Review Quizizz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"All I've ever wanted is for Juli Baker to leave me alone. For her to back off - you know, just give me some space." (Flipped, p.1) How do you know this passage is written from a first person point of view?

a)

Because the author reveals the character's inner thoughts and feelings

b)

Because the author uses "she" instead of "I"

c)

Because the author shows how all the character's are feeling

d)

Because the author is not part of the story

2.

tear (v): 1) To pull or rip something apart with force

tear (n): 2) A hole or split in something .


In which of the following sentences is 'tear' used in its first definition as a verb?

a)

She decided to tear up the letter

b)

There was a huge tear in her jacket

c)

Thanos caused a tear in the space-time continuum

d)

Suddenly he noticed that the dog's skin was covered in tears

3.

The word "wave" has multiple definitions. Using context clues, find the correct meaning of "wave" in this sentence.


"The surfer was excited to ride the giant wave"

a)

A hand movement

b)

An increase

c)

A long body of sea water

d)

A curly lock of hair

4.

Which version of this sentence shows correct capitalization of proper nouns?

Last fall, anna and her mother traveled to the state of alabama

a)

Last fall, Anna and her mother traveled to the state of alabama

b)

Last Fall, Anna and her Mother traveled to the state of Alabama

c)

Last fall, Anna and her mother traveled to the State of Alabama

d)

Last fall, Anna and her mother traveled to the state of Alabama

5.

Using context clues, determine the meaning of the word 'timorous' in this sentence.


When I started to speak, I felt nervous and my voice was timorous

a)

normal

b)

strong

c)

weak

d)

efficient

6.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

My grandma an old lady makes great cakes.

b)

My cake, made for my birthday was delicious

c)

The chocolate cake, given to me on my birthday, was delicious.

d)

Jane got a chocolate cake - on her birthday, which was tasty

7.

The words laboratory, collaboration and labor all contain the Latin root -lab-. What does the root -lab- mean?

a)

To speak

b)

To work

c)

To sit

d)

To play

8.
4. Which statement about an inference is correct?
a)
a. an inference is not based on any evidence.
b)
b. an inference is based only on what a text says.
c)
c. an inference always turns out to be right.
d)
d. an inference requires that you use clues.
9.

As we entered, a huge blast of water hit the windshield. Huge flopping sponges slapped the hood of the car as we slowly moved forward. Soon there were suds spilling over the sides. I am glad the windows were rolled up! Where are we?

a)

Ice cream shop

b)

Restaurant

c)

Playground

d)

Carwash

10.

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sobs. His mother comforted him, “There, there, Max. We’ll just find something else to do.” She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, “I don’t wanna sand-mich!” A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed. What can we infer?

a)

Max cries all the time

b)

Max is spoiled

c)

Max and mom had sandwiches for lunch

d)

The weather ruined their plans

11.

Which answer correctly uses parentheses around the non-essential element?

a)

Sarah (who once met) Billie Eilish loves to ride horses

b)

Sarah (who once met Billie Eilish) loves to ride horses

c)

Sarah who once met Billie Eilish (loves to ride horses)

d)

Sarah who once met (Billie Eilish) loves to ride horses

12.

David liked to be alone. He did not like parties or to socialize with others. Other people annoyed him. He was a total misanthrope.

Using context clues, what can you deduce that 'misathrope' means?

a)

Someone who makes others laugh

b)

Someone who is rich

c)

Someone who does not like other people

d)

Someone who is very kind

13.
Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors.  Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate.  Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not.  Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake. 
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Chronological
c)
Problem solution
d)
Compare/Contrast
14.
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
a)
Compare/Contrast
b)
Chronological
c)
Problem/Solution
d)
Sequence/Order of Importance
15.
Thomas Edison became known as "The Wizard of Menlo Park" in 1877, when he invented the phonograph. Edison's phonograph allowed people to record sounds and replay them. Though this technology was unimpressive by today's standards—his recordings would only play few times and the sound quality was poor— back then Edison’s device appeared to be magical. That's why people called Edison "The Wizard of Menlo Park," because they suspected him of witchcraft. 
a)
Cause/Effect
b)
Chronological
c)
Sequence/Order of Importance
d)
Problem/Solution
16.
What text structure talks about order in time?
a)
Chronological
b)
Compare and Contrast
c)
Cause and Effect
d)
Problem or Solution
17.

The following is a stanza from a famous song, "I Will" by The Beatles.

Who knows how long I’ve loved you

You know I love you still

Will I wait a lonely lifetime

If you want me to, I will


The stanza has 4 lines. What do we call a verse or stanza in poetry that has 4 lines?

a)

A tercet

b)

A couplet

c)

An octave

d)

A quatrain

18.

What is the point of view that a memoir uses?

a)

3rd person view

b)

bird's eye view

bird's eye view

c)

1st person view

d)

narrator's view

19.
Memoir is another name for autobiography.
a)
True
b)
False
20.

What does the suffix 'ic' mean?

a)

Study of

b)

Characterized by

c)

of/pertaining to

d)

without