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Moore Review- Unit 1

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What pronoun is used in the following excerpt:

"My father listened patiently, although my father did not want to be there."

a)

Father

b)

My

c)

Did

d)

Patiently

2.

What does inference mean?

a)

A guess that looks good

b)

A conclusion that created through reasoning and evidence.

3.

What is the literary device where an object represents an abstract idea?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Simile

c)

Symbolism

d)

Allegory

4.

What does the prefix un- mean?

a)

In

b)

Not

c)

Up

d)

Below

5.

What is denotation?

a)

Definition of a word

b)

Words that create feelings

6.

Is the following statement an example of denotation or connotation?


I was on my way to see a botanist, a scientist who specializes in plants.

a)

Connotation

b)

Denotation

7.

Check off all the characteristics of active listening

a)

Eyes on the speaker

b)

Interrupting the person talking

c)

Comprehending what the speaker is saying

d)

Not distracted by other things

e)

Thinking about lunch

8.

What is the difference between context clues and text evidence

a)

Context clues are quotes from the passage, text evidence helps define an unfamiliar word

b)

They are the same thing

c)

Text evidence is a quote from the passage, context clues help define an unfamiliar word

9.

What is an objective?

a)

figurative language

b)

a guess

c)

a task to be accomplished

d)

explicitly stated in the text

10.

What is a theme?

a)

It is the storyline

b)

Provides us with the when and where

c)

Tells us the thoughts and actions of all characters

d)

The message or main idea of a story

11.

When the protagonist experiences conflict with others it is what type of conflict?

a)

Character vs. character

b)

Character vs. society

c)

Character vs. nature

d)

Character vs. self (internal conflict)

12.

Connotative meaning is the...

a)

literal meaning

b)

figurative meaning

c)

simple meaning

d)

correct meaning

13.
The author writes to make the reader laugh, cry, or experience some other emotion.
a)
entertain
b)
inform
c)
describe
d)
bias
14.
The author writes to show or explain facts.
a)
inform
b)
entertain
c)
describe
d)
sensory words
15.
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
16.
Identify the verb in this sentence:
The tiny baby is happy.
a)
tiny
b)
is
c)
baby
d)
happy
17.

She likes climbing ... she is scared of heights.

a)

before

b)

because

c)

even though

d)

after all

18.

In the past, she swam all the time. ... she only swims during holidays.

a)

However

b)

Now

c)

Consequently

d)

Likewise

19.
Which piece of evidence supports that Kathleen is brave?
a)
"Even slight miscalculations could send the Vulcan cruiser thousands of miles off course."
b)
Kathleen might never see her parents again.
c)
"Kathleen reassured them with a confident look as she logged onto the navigation computer."
d)
Something could go wrong during takeoff. 
20.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
The post-credits scene in the movie Avengers insinuated that there would be a sequel by revealing the next villain, Thanos. 
a)
suggested
b)
explained
c)
proved
d)
denied
21.
Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital.  She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother.  Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up.  She wants to help sick people get well. 
What is the main idea?
a)
Jenny got sick.
b)
Jenny wants to be a nurse.
c)
Her grandmother was in the hospital.
d)
Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.
22.
A website saying that a new shopping mall should not be built because it threatens an endangered bald eagle’s home.  The website also lists other reasons why the mall should not be built.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
23.
Which sentence from the selection supports that the computer was not working properly?
a)
Rita took three hours to finish her homework.
b)
Ritaʼs homework was not finished.
c)
Rita had to write out her story instead of typing it.
d)
Ritaʼs homework was not done correctly.
24.
A chimpanzee’s body is made for climbing and swinging in the trees. First, it uses its long arms to reach a branch. Next, with its flexible hands and feet, it grabs and hooks on to the branch. Finally, it swings from that branch to another branch of tree.
a)
Compare/Contrast
b)
Sequential
c)
Descriptive
d)
Cause/Effect
25.
Although both ice cream and veggies are food, ice cream is less healthy and eaten as a dessert.
a)
Problem/Solution
b)
Compare/Contrast
c)
Descriptive
d)
Cause/Effect
26.
This type of writing includes many adjectives and sensory details.
a)
Descriptive
b)
Compare/Contrast
c)
Sequential
d)
Problem/Solution
27.
A comparison of two unlike things using "as" or "like" 
a)
hyperbole 
b)
metaphor 
c)
alliteration 
d)
simile 
28.
A direct comparison of two unlike things that does not use the words "like" or "as" in the comparison.  It often uses "is" in the comparison.
a)
metaphor 
b)
simile 
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
adverb
29.
Imagery that uses words and phrases that appeal to the five senses: sight, sound, smell, touch, & taste
a)
simile 
b)
tone 
c)
sensory detail
d)
theme 
30.
I want to go to ______ house.
a)
they're
b)
there
c)
their
31.
I need to go over _____.
a)
they're
b)
there
c)
their
32.
Do not eat _____ cookies, because ______ nasty.
a)
there and they're
b)
they're and their
c)
their and they're
d)
there and their
33.
Mom and dad watch television in the evenings. They take turns choosing what shows to watch. Last night was mom's turn to choose, but she could not decide what to watch, so dad chose football.
a)
3rd person
b)
3rd person OMNISCIENT
c)
3rd person limited
d)
3rd person objective
34.
To make toast you need to put two slices of bread in the toaster. Press the button. When the toast pops up it is finished and you are ready to eat it. Put butter, jelly, or peanut butter on it for a delicious treat!
a)
1st person
b)
3rd person limited
c)
2nd person
d)
3rd person objective
35.
"True love can conquer anything" is an example of a story's what?
a)
Main Idea
b)
Motto
c)
Summary
d)
Theme
36.
When a character changes throughout a story due to the events of the plot, he or she is considered to be a 
a)
Champion
b)
Dynamic Character
c)
Changed Character
d)
Static Character
37.
The moment of highest interest, emotion, or intensity within a story. The turning point.
a)
rising action
b)
peak
c)
exposition
d)
climax
38.
The opposing character or force to the main character
a)
protagonist
b)
antagonist
c)
plankton
d)
villian
39.
A character that does not really change throughout a story is what type of character?
a)
round
b)
static
c)
dynamic
d)
boring
40.
True or False: The protagonist is the good guy.
a)
True 
b)
False

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