Free Printable 3rd Six Weeks Review

1.

Central Idea (Main Idea)-

a)

text that gives readers information

b)

sentences that provide information on a topic

c)

is a statement that cannot be proven

d)

a sentence that tells what the text is mainly about

2.

The way a writer organizes ideas in the text is called-

a)

informational text

b)

central idea (main idea)

c)

text structure

d)

text features

3.

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

Sir Isaac Newton was contemplating the universe in his garden one day in 1665 when he noticed an apple fall from a tree. Newton wondered to himself, “Why should the apple always fall to the ground? Why does it not go sideways or upwards but directly toward the Earth’s center?” After much contemplation Newton concluded that objects are pulled to the Earth through a force that he called gravity, which means heaviness in Latin. On July 5th, 1687 Newton formally expressed his law of universal gravitation in series of books called The Principia.

a)

The life of Issac Newton

b)

Issac Newton studies the Earth's forces

c)

A falling apple inspired Newton to think about gravity

d)

What do you get when you contemplate the universe.

4.

Animals and plants living in deserts have adaptations which enable them to survive there. Desert plants have little or no leaves where moisture can escape. They also have deep roots to soak up water underground. Many desert animals are nocturnal. They burrow in the soil or sand during the hottest part of the day and are active at night when it is cooler. Desert animals also survive by getting the water they need from desert plants. What is the main idea?

a)

How much it rains in the desert

b)

Types of animals living in deserts

c)

How animals and plants survive in deserts

d)

Describes the different plans in the desert.

5.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.

a)

She has a really cute monkey named Boots.

b)

Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools.

c)

Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.

d)

She usually stops Swiper from swiping.

6.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.

a)

The pros live the good life.

b)

People like professional football players make a lot of money.

c)

Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

d)

All of us can be professional athletes.

7.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.

a)

It's best to just cook food at home.

b)

A lot of people choose to eat Subway for lunch and dinner.

c)

McDonald's french fries are salty and delicious.

d)

Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.

8.

This has been the worse summer in years for acorn production in northeastern forests. While some may think this is not a big deal, in fact it is. If there are fewer acorns, it may result in a decrease in populations of squirrels and field mice. Since these animals are often hosts to insects, including ticks, the ticks will be on the move and more likely to bite humans. As a result, scientists expect to see an increase in the number of cases of Lyme Disease, an infection carried by ticks.

a)

problem & solution

b)

compare & contrast

c)

cause & effect

d)

descriptive

9.

Before editing your writing, the first step should be to revise. Begin by reading each paragraph separately, and then find the topic sentence for each one. Next, make sure all the sentences relate to that topic sentence. Finally, look at how the paragraphs work together. Make sure there are transitional words between each paragraph so your writing flows together smoothly.

a)

order & sequence

b)

descriptive

c)

compare & contrast

d)

problem & solution

10.

No one knows exactly what causes tornados, but some scientists believe that when warm air meets cold air, a tornado may form. The reason for this is that the warm air is lighter than the cold air, so it rises up fast and meets different winds moving different directions. Under the right conditions, this can cause a tornado. Though there is still much mystery surrounding tornados, many people believe that when warm moist air meets cool dry air, tornados can result.

Which organizational pattern is used?

a)

Compare and contrast

b)

Cause and effect

c)

Sequence

d)

Description

11.

Have you ever wondered what the inside of a volcano looks like? Deep underground is a magma chamber. The magma chamber is under the bedrock of the earth’s crust. The conduit or pipe runs from the magma chamber to the top of the volcano. The conduit connects the magma chamber to the surface. Most volcanoes also have a crater at the top. Volcanoes are quite a sight, and you can enjoy this site all

over the universe. Volcanoes are found on planets other than Earth, like the Olympus Mons on Mars.

Which organizational pattern is used?

a)

Description

b)

Cause and effect

c)

Sequence

d)

Problem and solution

12.

What is the purpose of these subheadings?

a)

To help the reader understand the author’s opinion

b)

To help the reader visualize the information

c)

To help the reader find the main ideas in each section

d)

To help the reader place events in order

13.

This feature explains what the illustration/photograph is.

a)

Glossary

b)

Index

c)

Table of contents

d)

Caption

14.

Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do notget to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.

a)

problem & solution

b)

order & sequence

c)

compare & contrast

d)

cause & effect

15.

Reread the sentence below from the text:

"Some toads and snakes have their own way to discourage predators. They puff themselves up to look larger. The bigger an animal, the harder it is to catch and eat. Pufferfish combine both of these adaptations. They puff up AND they have long, sharp spines."

Based on this evidence, why might a pufferfish puff itself up?

a)

to make the pufferfish appear difficult to catch and eat

b)

to prepare itself to fight off a predator's attack

c)

to be able to hunt, catch, and eat other fish more easily

d)

to try and convince a predator that the pufferfish is a toad or a snake

16.

"But this fish is no soft, squishy balloon. Its skin becomes rigid, with sharp spines sticking out in all directions."

What does the word rigid mean in the sentence

a)

Spine

b)

Rough

c)

Slimy

d)

Predator

17.

Which sentence from the text best helps the reader find the meaning of the word camouflage?

a)

"All animals have adaptations to stay alive."

b)

"Can you find the flounder?"

c)

"But some animals don't run or hide."

d)

"special patterns or colors that help them hide in their environment."

18.

I know that depending on global warming trends, rising temperatures will cause difficulties in producing base layers of snow for skiing hotels or resorts. This climate change causes both changed snowfall patters and rising winter temperatures. Artificial snow creation has become a major snow producer at most major resorts or skiing locations in recent years. The skiing industry is paying the price for artificial snow by giving roughly $1 Billion dollars and losing 27,000 jobs.

The reader can infer that-----

a)

skiing will no longer continue to be a sport

b)

global waring is negatively impacting the ski industry

c)

snowfall will improve over the next ten years.

d)

climate change is not real.

19.

I know that depending on global warming trends, rising temperatures will cause difficulties in producing base layers of snow for skiing hotels or resorts. This climate change causes both changed snowfall patters and rising winter temperatures. Artificial snow creation has become a major snow producer at most major resorts or skiing locations in recent years. The skiing industry is paying the price for artificial snow by giving roughly $1 Billion dollars and losing 27,000 jobs.

Which sentence best supports the idea that global warming is negatively impacting the ski industry?

a)

I know that depending on global warming trends, rising temperatures will cause difficulties in producing base layers of snow for skiing hotels or resorts

b)

This climate change causes both changed snowfall patters and rising winter temperatures.

c)

Artificial snow creation has become a major snow producer at most major resorts or skiing locations in recent years.

d)

The skiing industry is paying the price for artificial snow by giving roughly $1 Billion dollars and losing 27,000 jobs.

20.

Today, Lego bricks are some of the world's most popular toys. But they're so much more. Businesses use LEGO bricks to help their employees think more creatively. Artists like Nathan Sawaya use LEGO bricks to make amazing sculptures shown all over the world. Educators and teachers use LEGO bricks to challenge students in math and science. In 2015, a team of girl scouts wondered how they could make reading easier for people who can't move their arms. They designed a battery-powered page-turning machine built from LEGO bricks and LEGO tires. They won the White House Science Fair and got to meet the President of the United States.

The reader can infer that LEGO bricks----

a)

will not always be popular

b)

have many other uses

c)

are only used by kids

d)

can become more popular

21.

Coral reefs provide shelter, a place to hide, for little fish. That many small fish in one place attracts big fish, which in turn attracts BIG predators like sharks. Bigger predators cannot invade the coral, however, they wait along the edges for fish to leave to attack. The reef also provides a place for algae and sponges to grow safely. They provide food for sea turtles and other sea life. If coral were to become extinct so would the turtles and other ocean creatures that rely on them for protection and food.

The reader can infer that----

a)

many types of ocean life rely on coral reef to survive

b)

coral reef are mainly occupied by predators

c)

sea turtles will not be able to survive without coral

d)

a variety of ocean life is becoming endangered

22.

Coral reefs provide shelter, a place to hide, for little fish. That many small fish in one place attracts big fish, which in turn attracts BIG predators like sharks. Bigger predators cannot invade the coral, however, they wait along the edges for fish to leave to attack. The reef also provides a place for algae and sponges to grow safely. They provide food for sea turtles and other sea life. If coral were to become extinct so would the turtles and other ocean creatures that rely on them for protection and food.

Which detail supports the inference that many types of ocean life rely on the coral reefs to survive?

a)

The reef also provides a place for algae and sponges to grow safely.

b)

If coral reefs were to become extinct so would the turtles and other ocean creatures that rely on them for protection and food.

c)

Bigger predators cannot invade the coral

23.

Nosebleeding? It is too mainstream to horned lizards, have you ever heard of "Eye bloodshot"? When a horned lizard senses danger or sees a nearby attacker, he shoots a projectile of blood out of its eye. How do they do that? they have the ability to increase the blood pressure in their sinuses and let it explode! The bloodshot can reach up to five feet (that is as tall as Ms. Andrews!!). The blood does not contain poison, but it has a foul taste to canine and feline predators. That sure is a good way to create chaos and confusion to an attacker.

Which detail best supports the inference that bloodshot is the first and only line of defense for horned lizards?

a)

they have the ability to increase the blood pressure in their sinuses and let it explode!

b)

The blood does not contain poison

c)

it has a foul taste to canine and feline predators

d)

That sure is a good way to create chaos and confusion to an attacker.

24.

The honey badger loves to eat honey! The honeyguide bird loves to eat the bee larvae, but cannot get into the bee hive without getting stung to death. The bird also cannot break the hive open. So when they honeyguide finds a beehive, it goes in search of a honey badger. The honey badger has a thick skin that is resistant to bee stings. The honeyguide convinces the honey badger to follow it to the beehive. The honey badger is able to use its strong claws and teeth to break open the hive while its thick coat protects it from being stung. After the badger has finished eating the delicious golden honey, the honeyguide can enjoy all the bee larvae!

What inference can be made about the honeyguide's name?

a)

it came from their ability to guide badgers to honey.

b)

it shows how they evolved to eat mainly bee larvae

c)

it was given due to their ability to get honey

d)

it tells how they work with badgers

25.

The honey badger loves to eat honey! The honeyguide bird loves to eat the bee larvae, but cannot get into the bee hive without getting stung to death. The bird also cannot break the hive open. So when they honeyguide finds a beehive, it goes in search of a honey badger. The honey badger has a thick skin that is resistant to bee stings. The honeyguide convinces the honey badger to follow it to the beehive. The honey badger is able to use its strong claws and teeth to break open the hive while its thick coat protects it from being stung. After the badger has finished eating the delicious golden honey, the honeyguide can enjoy all the bee larvae!

Which of the following is most likely true about a honey badger?

a)

They are aggressive and dangerous

b)

they do not want to help the honeyguide

c)

they are happy to follow the honeyguide for delicious honey

d)

they do not want to share the larvae

26.

The national Parks System costs $1.2 billion annually to operate. Of that amount, $900,000 is spent on costs associated with visitors. The system has 368 locations, including major parks, such as the Grand Canyon, and small, specialized parks that feature one thing. We need to reexamine the type and quality of parks paid for by federal dollars. An independent commission could review the parks and determine whether or not they all should be kept open and what level of fees should be charged to park users. Currently, the people who use parks pay less than ten percent of the costs of operating them.
1. What is the author suggesting?

a)

A commission should start closing the smaller parks.

b)

The government should pay a larger portion of the costs of running the national parks.

c)

There is a need to reexamine the current parks to be sure we want to keep them and see if we need them all.

d)

The National Park System will be fine if we just eliminate some of the smaller specialized parks.

27.

People are concerned that irradiated food will lead to an increase in cancer. But what about the benefits of reduced toxins, food decontamination, and a longer shelf life? Have x-rays cause people to become radioactive? Irradiation eliminates poisonous toxins and microorganisms. Scientists have found more of a chemical reaction in frozen and canned food than in food that has been irradiated. Sixty-seven percent of consumers would be willing to pay more for chicken that has significantly fewer toxins, according to a recent survey.

3. With which statement would this author most likely agree.

a)

Frozen foods are safer than irradiated foods.

b)

X-rays cause people to become radioactive.

c)

People are foolish to worry about cancer.

d)

Irradiation reduces the risks of contamination.

28.

The national Parks System costs $1.2 billion annually to operate. Of that amount, $900,000 is spent on costs associated with visitors. The system has 368 locations, including major parks, such as the Grand Canyon, and small, specialized parks that feature one thing. We need to reexamine the type and quality of parks paid for by federal dollars. An independent commission could review the parks and determine whether or not they all should be kept open and what level of fees should be charged to park users. Currently, the people who use parks pay less than ten percent of the costs of operating them.
2. The author would agree with which of the following?

a)

The National Park System should continue as it is.

b)

Government systems waste time and money

c)

It is good to reevaluate things as time goes on.

d)

The park system should be shut down.

29.

People are concerned that irradiated food will lead to an increase in cancer. But what about the benefits of reduced toxins, food decontamination, and a longer shelf life? Have x-rays cause people to become radioactive? Irradiation eliminates poisonous toxins and microorganisms. Scientists have found more of a chemical reaction in frozen and canned food than in food that has been irradiated. Sixty-seven percent of consumers would be willing to pay more for chicken that has significantly fewer toxins, according to a recent survey.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing this selection?

a)

To convince people that x-rays are unsafe.

b)

To convince people that x-rays are safe.

c)

To convince people supermarkets raise their prices.

d)

To convince people that irradiated food is safe.

30.

The money spent on political campaign is paltry when compared to expenditures for commercial advertising. If we limited campaign spending, the incumbents would have an unfair advantage. Limiting campaign spending is like limiting free speech, which is embodied in the First Amendment of the Constitution. Maybe we should reform political campaigns, but not limit spending on them. What we really need to ensure is that all candidates who wish to can afford to campaign effectively.
5. The author is saying that-

a)

Campaigns cost too much.

b)

Campaign spending should not be limited.

c)

There should be an amendment to the Constitution.

d)

We should limit campaign spending.

31.

The money spent on political campaign is paltry when compared to expenditures for commercial advertising. If we limited campaign spending, the incumbents would have an unfair advantage. Limiting campaign spending is like limiting free speech, which is embodied in the First Amendment of the Constitution. Maybe we should reform political campaigns, but not limit spending on them. What we really need to ensure is that all candidates who wish to can afford to campaign effectively.
6. When the author writes “Limiting campaign spending is like limiting free speech,” he is saying

a)

We should limit free speech.

b)

Political campaigns should be free.

c)

Since free speech is limited, we should limit campaign spending.

d)

Limiting campaign spending is unconstitutional.

32.

Would you like to come home after a long day and walk into an elephant? You would if you lived in The Elephant House in Margate, New Jersey, which was built in 1881 by James Lafferty. Herbert Green built a chicken-shaped house in 1962. Sarah Winchester spent 38 years building a ghost proof house with fake chimneys, doors that opened into walls, and stairs that led nowhere. And a man named Baldasera spent forty years building an underground house with ninety rooms for about $300. If you think your plans for your house are too unusual, think again!
7. This author believes that-

a)

No house plans are too unusual.

b)

People should stick with traditional designs.

c)

Underground homes are impractical.

d)

Homes should be built quickly.

33.

National service can teach the values of hard work, self-sacrifice, and learning to live with different people. It can put youth back to work. It can teach them job skills and instill the values of discipline, responsibility, and civic obligation. It can also provide long-term investment in the education and skills of our citizens. National service can also bring us together as a nation. WE need to move back to a central core of beliefs.

8. When the author writes, “it can also provide long-term investment in the education and life skills of our citizens,” she is trying to convince the reader that-

a)

The benefits of national service can last a lifetime.

b)

Education is important to the citizens of this country.

c)

National service is a long-term program.

d)

Education is more important than national service.

34.

The island of Surtsey, off the coast of Iceland, was the first new island to appear in the North Atlantic in two hundred years. Scientist studied how plant life began on the island and how long the island may last. They determine whether the island would be destroyed by the same volcano that created it. Their research gave the public a wealth of information about this unusual island.
9. The author feels that the scientists’ study of Surtsey-

a)

Made it famous.

b)

Made them wealthy.

c)

Was unnatural.

d)

Was a waste of their time.

35.

National service can teach the values of hard work, self-sacrifice, and learning to live with different people. It can put youth back to work. It can teach them job skills and instill the values of discipline, responsibility, and civic obligation. It can also provide long-term investment in the education and skills of our citizens. National service can also bring us together as a nation. WE need to move back to a central core of beliefs.

10. What is the author promoting?

a)

Making long-term investments.

b)

Writing a central core of beliefs.

c)

Living with different people.

d)

Starting a national service program.

36.

What is the plot in a story?

a)

occurs when a character struggles with emotions, a decision, conflicting desires, or with their own needs.

b)

occurs when a character struggles with his or her culture, or with a part of society, such as a government or group of people.

c)

the series of events in a narrative

d)

the time and place in which a story occurs

37.

What is the exposition in a story?

a)

the turning point in the story and the moment of greatest suspense

b)

introduces the characters, setting, and reveals the conflict

c)

a challenge that prevents the character from resolving the conflict

d)

occurs when a character struggles with emotions, a decision, conflicting desires, or with their own needs.

38.

What does the rising action in a story do?

a)

shows the stories final outcome

b)

introduces obstacles that make the conflict more complicated

c)

occurs when a character struggles with his or her culture, or with a part of society, such as a government or group of people.

d)

the series of events in a narrative

39.

What is the climax in a narrative?

a)

reveals the outcome of the story's climax

b)

occurs when a character struggles with emotions, a decision, conflicting desires, or with their own needs.

c)

the turning point in the story and the moment of greatest suspense

d)

the atmosphere of the story

40.

What occurs in the falling action of a story?

a)

introduces obstacles that make the conflict more complicated

b)

introduces the characters, setting, and reveals the conflict

c)

occurs when a character struggles with his or her culture, or with a part of society, such as a government or group of people.

d)

reveals the outcome of the story's climax

41.

What purpose does the resolution serve in a narrative?

a)

a struggle between opposing forces

b)

shows the stories final outcome

c)

the series of events in a narrative

d)

introduces the characters, setting, and reveals the conflict

42.

What is conflict in a narrative?

a)

a struggle between opposing forces

b)

the series of events in a narrative

c)

the atmosphere of the story

d)

occurs when a character struggles with emotions, a decision, conflicting desires, or with their own needs.

43.

What is the setting in a narrative?

a)

introduces obstacles that make the conflict more complicated

b)

a struggle between opposing forces

c)

occurs when a character struggles with emotions, a decision, conflicting desires, or with their own needs.

d)

the time and place in which a story occurs

44.

What is mood in a narrative?

a)

reveals the outcome of the story's climax

b)

a struggle between opposing forces

c)

the atmosphere of the story

d)

introduces the characters, setting, and reveals the conflict

45.

Read the text.

In October 2012, Hurricane Sandy swept onto the East Coast of the United States with peak winds hitting one hundred miles per hour. In addition to the strong winds, the storm generated heavy rain and flooding and resulted in more than one hundred deaths. Sandy also contributed to storm surges and rising water levels all along the coast, from Florida to Maine. Parts of New York experienced tides more than twelve feet above normal. More than eight million people lost their electricity. Dunes, boardwalks, and homes were destroyed. Overall, the storm produced more than fifty billion dollars in property damage and other losses.

Which organizational structure does this text primarily use?

a)

cause/effect

b)

problem/solution

c)

description

3rd Six Weeks Review

Total questions: 45

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