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ELA Review Quiz Unit 2

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

Read the passage & choose the correct main idea.

Wilbur and Orville Wright were

brothers who were inventors, even

from a young age when they built

kites and bicycles. Many people

credit the Wright Brothers with

designing and building the first

successful airplane. In 1903, their

first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but

it continues to inspire people all over

the world to learn about science and

math, to work hard to realize their

dreams, and to use imagination to

achieve success.

a)

The Wright Brothers worked hard.


b)

The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many

people.

c)

Inventors build kites and bicycles.

d)

The first flight was in 1903.

2.

What is the main idea of this passage?

Did you know that giraffes are

the tallest animals in the world?

They are unique in other ways,

too. For one thing, they sleep

only about 20 minutes each

day, and usually not more than

five minutes at a time. (They

have to remain alert for

p r e d a t o r s . ) A l s o , e v e r y

giraffe’s coat is unique, and

varies in color from white to

nearly black, depending on

what they eat and where they

live.

a)

Giraffes are unique animals.

b)

Giraffes are tall.

c)

Giraffes sleep 20 minutes each day.

d)

Giraffes are Mrs. Finn's favorite animal.

3.

Which is a supporting detail to support the main idea that Giraffes are unique animals?

Did you know that giraffes are

the tallest animals in the world?

They are unique in other ways,

too. For one thing, they sleep

only about 20 minutes each

day, and usually not more than

five minutes at a time. (They

have to remain alert for

p r e d a t o r s . ) A l s o , e v e r y

giraffe’s coat is unique, and

varies in color from white to

nearly black, depending on

what they eat and where they

live.

a)

Giraffes are tall.

b)

Giraffes are Mrs. FInn's favorite animals

c)

They are unique in other ways, too. For one thing, they sleep only about 20 minutes each day, and usually not more than

five minutes at a time.

d)

Giraffes have long tongues.

4.

What is the text structure of this passage?

Basketball and football are two of the most popular sports to play. Both sports have professional and college teams all across the country. Football is played outside on a field, while basketball can be played inside or outside on a court.

a)

description

b)

compare and contrast

c)

problem and solution

d)

cause and effect

5.

How did the author organize this passage?

When farmers use fertilizer to fertilize their crops, the left over fertilizer can run into nearby ponds, stream, and rivers. The result is that the nutrient-rich fertilizer causes way too much algae to grow. All that algae is bad for the plants and animals that live there.

a)

sequence/chronological

b)

problem/solution

c)

cause/effect

d)

compare/contrast

6.

Which text structure did the author use to organize this passage?

Before going on a jog, be sure to warm up. To begin your warm up, stretch your arms and legs to

loosen up your muscles. Then, do some jumping jacks to get your heart pumping. After that, doing a set

of sit-ups and push-ups will help warm up your muscles.

a)

chronological/sequence

b)

compare/contrast

c)

problem/solution

d)

cause/effect

7.

Is this passage- Firsthand account or Secondhand account?

The constant rocking of the boat woke me

from my sleep. I rolled out of the small cot

I shared with my sister and made my way

up to the main deck. I held onto the railing

and gazed out at the endless waves on the

Atlantic. I felt better in the fresh air and

was glad to get out the crowded, hot

space below the ship. Still, I couldn’t help

but wonder if we would ever see land again.

I hope this Mayflower ship can make it all

the way to the new world!

a)

Firsthand account

b)

Secondhand account

8.

How do know this passage is FIrsthand Account?

The constant rocking of the boat woke me

from my sleep. I rolled out of the small cot

I shared with my sister and made my way

up to the main deck. I held onto the railing

and gazed out at the endless waves on the

Atlantic. I felt better in the fresh air and

was glad to get out the crowded, hot

space below the ship. Still, I couldn’t help

but wonder if we would ever see land again.

I hope this Mayflower ship can make it all

the way to the new world!

a)

It is based on research.

b)

It described the author's feelings and experiences.

c)

It had people's names

d)

It was about the Mayflower

9.

How is this account written?

The Pilgrims faced all kinds of obstacles on

their voyage to the New World. They had

to endure hot, crowded conditions living

below the main deck of the Mayflower.

They often had to share sleeping space

with other family members. Many of the

passengers would get seasick from the ship

being tossed on the waves of the mighty

Atlantic. They must have been overjoyed

when they finally spotted land!

a)

Firsthand account

b)

Secondhand account

10.

How do you know that this passage is Secondhand Account?

The Pilgrims faced all kinds of obstacles on

their voyage to the New World. They had

to endure hot, crowded conditions living

below the main deck of the Mayflower.

They often had to share sleeping space

with other family members. Many of the

passengers would get seasick from the ship

being tossed on the waves of the mighty

Atlantic. They must have been overjoyed

when they finally spotted land!

a)

It is based on the author's thoughts and feelings.

b)

It is a letter describing the voyage.

c)

It is based on research.

d)

It is about the Pilgrims.

11.

Read the passage & then answer the question.

Jack had to stay home from school yesterday because

he was sick. Later that night his friend called him and

told him all about their friend Bobby who fell off the

swings and broke his arm.


Which statement is the best conclusion sentence(s) for this passage?

a)

Jack liked school.

b)

His friend said that Bobby jumped off the swing.

c)

Jack could not believe what happened to his friend. He hoped that Bobby would be okay.

d)

Jack played video games while he stayed home.

12.

Which sentence correctly uses the

present progressive verb tense?

a)

I am going to my grandma’s house.

b)

I was going to my grandma’s house.

c)

I will be going to my grandma’s house.

d)

I am going to be going to my grandma’s

house.

13.

Which sentence correctly uses the

future progressive verb tense?

a)

We are eating dinner at 5:00.

b)

We were eating dinner at 5:00.

c)

We had eaten dinner at 5:00.

d)

We are going to be eating dinner at 5:00.

14.

Which helping verb belongs in this sentence?

It is 100 degrees outside and I have a fever. I __________ be sick.

a)

can

b)

should

c)

must

d)

should

15.

My mom is getting off work early; so she _________ pick me up from school early.

a)

might

b)

must

c)

is

d)

should