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Unit 3 Weeks 1&2 Review

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 3hrs 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The water needs to be purified before we drink it.


What words (choose 2) in this sentence lets you know what the word purified means?

a)

water

b)

drink

c)

needs

d)

before

2.

The fire alarm signifies that there is a fire in the building and that we need to leave.


What does the word signifies mean in this sentence?

a)

represents

b)

orders

c)

indicates

d)

understands

3.

What is the theme of the text below:


Maya always looked for chicken nuggets on the menu of every new restaurant that she visited. "Why don't you try something new this time?" Her mom suggested. Maya was sullen, but decided to try something called Baklava on the menu. It was delicious! Maya decided she would try a new food at every restaurant she went to from now on.

a)

Enjoyment can come from experiencing new things.

b)

Living far apart from someone can bring your closer together.

c)

Maya should eat new desserts at every restaurant.

d)

People of different ages like different types of foods.

4.

What sentence best supports the theme of the text below:


Maya always looked for chicken nuggets on the menu of every new restaurant that she visited. "Why don't you try something new this time?" Her mom suggested. Maya was sullen, but decided to try something called Baklava on the menu. It was delicious! Maya decided she would try a new food at every restaurant she went to from now on.

a)

"Why don't you try something new this time?"

b)

It was delicious!

c)

Maya decided she would try a new food at every restaurant she went to from now on.

d)

Maya always looked for chicken nuggets on the menu of every new restaurant that she visited.

5.

My older sister is so petite that she can still shop for clothes and shoes in the children's sections of stores.


What does the word petite means in this sentence?

a)

small

b)

short

c)

tall

d)

a child

6.

The puppets' eyes were so large that everything they said and did seemed exaggerated.


What words in the sentence let you know what the word exaggerated means?

a)

eyes were so large

b)

everything they said

c)

puppets eyes

d)

did seemed

7.

The puppets' eyes were so large that everything they said and did seemed exaggerated.


What does the word exaggerated mean in this sentence?

a)

silly or playful

b)

artistic

c)

carefully planned

d)

magnified or extreme

8.

What is the primary theme of this text?

a)

Friends should always share when they can

b)

People who may seem different can find a connection

c)

Children are often more open to new experiences than adults are.

d)

It is important to try food from other cultures.

9.

Which sentence best shows the theme of this text?

a)

Dinner will be ready soon, but you two boys have time to get started on the robot before we eat?

b)

I'd wandered if he would want hamburgers or pizza, or anything more American?

c)

While I ate all the stew, I noticed George ate only a small portion.

d)

"This tastes so much like potica, a Slovenian dessert my grandma makes," he said.

10.

The observatory decks at the top of Niagara Falls are the best place to view all of the waterfalls.


What does the word observatory describe in this sentence?

a)

eyewear used to see distances

b)

the layout of the city's streets

c)

a natural formation

d)

a structure overlooking a great view

11.

Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ornate means:


The large vase was covered from top to bottom in a hand carved and ornate design. It must have taken weeks, or even months to create!!

a)

Simple

b)

Beautiful

c)

Detailed

d)

Relieved

12.
Based on the context clues in the passage below, eliminate means ________________.

Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures.  They were not supposed to be there. 
a)
Color
b)
Add
c)
Find
d)
Delete
13.
Based on context clues in the passage below, migrate means _____________.

Many Northern birds migrate for the winter.  They return in the spring.
a)
Lay eggs
b)
Eat
c)
Move away
d)
Sing
14.
Read the passage below.  Which word or words best helps you understand the meaning of the word obedient?

The obedient child always followed her mother's requests.  That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.  
a)
Followed her mother's requests
b)
Folded her clothes
c)
Brushed her teeth
d)
That night
15.
Based on context clues in the passage below, truncated means ______________.

I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended.
a)
Finished
b)
Cut short 
c)
Boring
d)
Too long
16.
She offered a feeble excuse for her late work and they could tell that she wasn’t telling the truth.
What does feeble mean? 
a)
Weak
b)
Good
c)
Strong
d)
Believable
17.
It has been an extremely brutal summer with very hot temperatures.
What does brutal mean? 
a)
Harsh
b)
Windy
c)
Gentle
d)
Pleasant
18.

Even though they were sisters, Suzie and June were nothing alike. If Suzie wanted to jump rope, June wanted to play hopscotch. If June wanted to watch soap operas, Suzie wanted to watch talk shows. Tensions rose to the point that the girls could no longer stand one another’s company. It seemed that they had nothing in common, until the day that progress reports came out. While riding the bus home from school, the girls—startled by how upset the other looked—realized that they were both failing a subject. Suzie was failing math and June was failing reading. Since both girls wanted to pass their classes, they got to talking and agreed to help one another. So everyday after school for the next few weeks, Suzie tutored June in reading and then June tutored Suzie in math. By the time report cards came were distributed, Suzie and June were passing all of their classes. The girls were delighted, but their mother was happiest of all. Not just because her daughters passed their classes, but because they had learned to be good sisters.

a)

It's better to work together.

b)

Friendship is everything.

c)

Two heads are better than one.

d)

June and Suzie help one another out by learning to work together.

e)

Everyone should just get along.

19.

All Victor ever wanted to do with his life was be a singer. He didn’t pay attention in school and he spent all of his time at home watching music videos online and impersonating his idols. His mother tried to teach him the value of getting an education and having a backup plan, but Victor would respond the same way every time, “Mom, I won’t need to know any of that boring old stuff when I’m famous. You’ll see.” But there was one major problem with Victor’s plan: he wasn’t any good at singing. Victor wanted to be a singer so badly, that he didn’t notice the pained look on the faces of those who endured his singing. Because he wanted to be a singer so badly, when honest people told him to find something else to do with his life, he accused them of being “jealous haters” and ignored their advice. After Victor dropped out of high school to focus on his music career, the years passed and the doors never opened.

a)

Victor puts all of his energy into becoming a singer, even though he is a terrible singer.

b)

Have a back up plan.

c)

Don't trust strangers.

d)

Victor should just realize that he's not any good.

e)

Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

20.
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?
a)
share with your neighbor
b)
work before you play
c)
be respectful
d)
don't be greedy
21.

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.

22.

Kevin wasn't worried about his book report. He had three whole weeks to get it done. There was no reason to start right away, because he just got a new video game.


Two weeks passed and Kevin still hadn't picked out a book. By the time he finally got to the library, there wasn't enough time to read the book and write the report. Kevin failed the whole assignment.

a)

Kevin should have done his report first.

b)

Don't put things off until the last minute.

c)

School work is more important the playing.

23.
In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?
a)
be persistent
b)
be honest
c)
always share with others
d)
respect your family
24.

What is a simile?

a)

compares two like things using the words like or as.

b)

compares two unlike things using the words like or as.

c)

compares two unlike things but doesn't use the words like or as.

d)

does not make comparisons.

25.

Read the song lyric and identify if it is a metaphor of simile.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

both

d)

neither

26.

Read the above lyrics and identify if it is a simile or metaphor.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

both

d)

neither

27.

Read the above lyrics and identify if it is a metaphor or simile.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

both

d)

neither

28.

What is a metaphor?

a)

compares two unlike things using like or as.

b)

compares two like things using like or as.

c)

compares two unlike things but does not use like or as.

29.

Hyperbole uses extreme exaggeration to make a point or show emphasis.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

"I'm as hungry as a horse." Identify the type of figurative language used.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

hyperbole

31.

"My backpack weighs a ton" What does this mean?

a)

The backpack is very heavy.

b)

The backpack is light.

c)

It has nothing to do with the backpack.

32.

"I'm so tired I could sleep a year." What figure of speech is this?

a)

simile

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

metaphor

d)

hyperbole

33.

Identify the type of figurative language being used.

a)

onomotopoeia

b)

hyperbole

c)

personification

d)

metaphor

34.

True or false. Onomotopoeia refers to words whose pronunciations imitate the sounds they describe.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Which of the below sentences uses onomatopoeia?

a)

The cricket hopped in the grass.

b)

The crickets chirped all night.

c)

The crickets were loud.

d)

The crickets sang all night.

36.

Before he was allowed to go to the movies, he had to wash a million dishes by hand is an example of what type of figurative language?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Personification

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Simile

37.

When something that is not human is given human-like qualities, this is known as what type of figurative language?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Personification

d)

Symbolism

38.

You are a ray of sunshine! is an example of:

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

alliteration

c)

simile

d)

metaphor

39.
Onomatopoeia is...
a)
When the name of an action imitates the sound associated with it
b)
When the name of a person is not spelled how it sounds
c)
When the name of an action is the same name as the person who wrote the definition
d)
When the name of an action imitates the look associated with it
40.

Becky borrowed Beth's book is an example of what type of figurative language?

a)

Simile

b)

Alliteration

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Metaphor

41.
This term means to use a strong exaggeration:
a)
personification
b)
idiom
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
hyperbole
42.

Her eyes were sparkling diamonds is an example of:

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

hyperbole

d)

personification

43.

A simile...

a)

Naming a thing or an action by imitating the sound associated with it

b)

Big exaggeration, usually with humor

c)

A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using like or as

d)

The repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables

44.

She soothed her secret sorrow. Choose the best answer: What figurative language device is being used in this sentence?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Personification

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Metaphor

45.

The tropical storm slept for days. This is an example of what figurative language device?

a)

Personification

b)

Simile

c)

Alliteration

d)

Hyperbole

46.

An example of a simile is: I really do like ice cream

a)

True

b)

False

47.

An exaggerated statement is a...

a)

Alliteration

b)

Onomatopeia

c)

Simile

d)

Hyperbole

48.

What is onomatopoeia?

a)

Words that sound like what they mean

b)

an exaggerated statement

c)

a comparison using like, as, or than

d)

an expression not meant to be taken literally (ex. On cloud 9, raining cats and dogs)

49.

Giving some non-human thing qualities of a human is an example of ...

a)

Metaphor

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Personification

d)

Alliteration

50.

She’s as tiny as a mouse is an example of what type of figurative language?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Oxymoron

d)

Simile

51.

Using the same consonant sound throughout the sentence is...

a)

alliteratioin

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

onomatopoeia

52.

I am as hungry as a bear! The kind of figurative language used here is ...

a)

simile and personification

b)

personification

c)

simile

d)

metaphor

53.

A comparison between 2 unlike things without using 'like' or 'as' is ...

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

personification

54.
What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
a)
Her hair is red.
b)
She talks really loudly.
c)
She gets really angry. 
d)
She spits when she talks. 
55.

I am the happiest person in the on earth is an example of what type of figurative language?

a)

alliteration

b)

personification

c)

hyperbole

d)

simile