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WorksheetsSemester Review/Extra Credit
Total questions: 173
Worksheet time: 43hrs 15mins
An effective summary of article or story needs to include the following: Check all that apply.
Beginning or thesis
Middle or main points
End or concluding points
Your or the writer's opinion
Theme refers to the implied message or lesson the writer intended readers to learn.
true
false
Theme tells readers about every detail within the passage, from beginning to end.
true
false
Theme refers to a universal idea that appears or repeats, and is explored, within a literary work.
true
false
Main idea is supported by various details from different locations throughout the passage.
true
false
Main idea is the idea the passage primarily focuses on and supports.
true
false
Main idea is also referred to as central idea.
true
false
Main idea is often stated in the beginning, end, or title of a passage.
true
false
When the main idea of a passage is _____, it will be suggested for the reader to infer based upon reasoning and textual evidence.
stated
implied
A passage created with a(n) _____ main idea will "say" the main idea directly within the passage.
stated
implied
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.
Elle Woods taught us that you can do anything you put your mind to.
Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan. It takes place in a ring. Two players try to score points by holding each other down or pushing each other out of the ring. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans. The robot that scores the most points wins.
Mother gorillas do a lot for their babies. They nurse their babies. They protect them from danger. And they teach the tiny gorillas how to get along with other gorillas.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
How do astronauts keep their trays clean? That is another health problem the astronauts solve. They need to stay healthy in space. To carry a lot of water to wash trays would be a lot of extra weight. They pack wet wipes in plastic bags. They use them to clean trays. So, their kitchen is clean and they stay healthy.
Astronauts do no have enough water.
Astronauts wash their trays every day.
Astronauts have many problems.
Astronauts need clean trays.
The Main Idea of a Passage is... (there will be more than one answer)
The Big "So-What?" of what you're reading.
A title or heading at the top of the page.
A detail that supports what the passage is talking about.
Select ALL details to support the main idea that education is important.
It helps you understand the world.
Education causes problems.
Education can lead to success in life.
You make smarter choices in life if you're educated.
What is the main idea of these sentences?
There can be wild animals in the woods.
It is easy to get lost in the woods.
There are pointy sticks in the woods.
The woods are usually a safe place.
There are lots of animals in the woods.
The woods can be a dangerous place.
Topic Sentence: Reading class is really interesting.
Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.
1. ____________ is/ are the general subject that the passage is about.
Topic
Claim
Main Idea
Supporting details
1. The main idea does not need supporting details.
True
False
1. Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?
There are many landfills available for waste.
Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.
Clean jars before recycling them.
Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.
1. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Reading class is really interesting.
We learn interesting facts from the things we read.
Our teacher gives us new ways to look at things.
It's my least favourite class.
Sometimes we do dramatic readings of the text that are super engaging.
1. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy treat.
It tastes really good.
Candy contains high amounts of sugar.
You can find many artificial additives in candy.
Eating too much candy can give you cavities.
1. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: There are many reasons people find clowns scary.
Their face paint hides their true identity.
People often think of the creepy clowns they've seen on movies such as "It."
There have been some bad clowns in the news lately.
Clowns makes fun balloon animals.
1. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Doing your homework has many benefits.
Doing your homework helps you remember the material better.
Those who complete their homework often do better on the test.
When you have done your homework, it makes it easier to participate in class.
Homework takes up your precious after school time.
1. Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
Johnny has to spend twice as long on his math homework. Sometime he gets the numbers mixed up, and he can't remember the formulas. He has to study and practice a lot to get good grades in math.
Johnny has a difficult time in school.
Math is Johnny's most difficult class.
Reading is Johnny's favorite subject.
Math is the worst subject ever.
1. Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.
Baking cookies is really easy to do.
My grandma has the best cookies recipe.
There are a few steps you must follow when making cookies.
Cookies are easier to make than cake.
1. Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.
The pros live the good life.
People like professional football players make a lot of money.
Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.
All of us can be professional athletes.
1. Danger often appears in the most unexpected places. People usually think of the bathtub as a safe, quiet place. But more accidents occur there than anywhere else in the home. Slips or falls that occur while entering and leaving the tub injure thousands of people every year. Most people think of a baker as having a safe and pleasant job; however, rolling, kneading, and pounding dough causes clouds of flour dust, which can enter the lungs and disable the baker.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
Some activities are more dangerous than they look
Thousands of people are hurt in tub accidents every year
People think bakers have a safe job
Bakers can be disable by flour in their lungs
1. Sally went shopping after school on Friday and all day Saturday. She bought a lot of new outfits. On Sunday, her mother took her to the outlet mall so she could finish buying clothes for the new school year. She also bought school supplies, so she would be prepared for her classes.
What is the main idea?
Sally bought new clothes
Sally shopped all weekend
Sally got school supplies
Sally's mom shopped on Sunday
1. Samantha, I can't eat or sleep when you are gone. I need to hear your scratchy voice and see your lovely toothless smile. I miss that special way you eat soup with your fingers. Please come home soon.
What is the main idea?
Samantha has bad manners
Samantha should see a dentist
Someone misses Samantha
Samantha is gross
1. Maria is watching too much television. A toddler shouldn't be spending hours staring blankly at a screen. Worse yet, some of her wild behavior has been inspired by those awful cartoons she watches. We need to spend more time reading books with her and pull the plug on the TV.
What is the main idea?
Watching a lot of television isn't good for Maria
Books are good
All cartoons are bad
Some cartoons are bad for Maria
1. Juan loves to play games. His favorite game is chess because it requires a great deal of thought. Juan also likes to play less demanding board games that are based mostly on luck. He prefers Monopoly because it requires luck and skill. If he's alone, Juan likes to play action video games as long as they aren't too violent.
What is the main idea?
Juan dislikes violence
Juan likes to think
Juan enjoys Monopoly
Juan enjoys playing games
1. Keep your teeth happy. Brush your teeth twice a day. Make sure you floss your teeth every time you brush and after you eat. Avoid eating anything that sticks to your teeth, like candy and syrup. Eat vegetables and fruits that don't cause cavities.
What is the main idea?
Keep your teeth happy
Brush your teeth twice a day
Avoid eating candy and syrup
Eat more vegetables
1. Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?
Many people sleep later on the weekends.
Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.
Dark rooms are best for sleeping.
Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.
A story your younger sister wrote about making a wish and becoming a princess.
A rap song written by a teacher to help her students learn the five types of author's purpose.
A letter written by a class to their principal, telling her why students should be allowed to chew gum in school.
Written directions from your teacher on how to play a game.
A postcard written by a friend, telling you about the sights she has experienced while on vacation.
This film has great acting and brings to light history of our space program that I had never been made aware of. Not only does it show how African American women contributed to mathematics but also to computer science and engineering!! Great movie and should be required viewing in every school!
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A shirt, tie and blazer may not be the ingredients for my favourite outfit, but if I were given the choice, I wouldn't throw away the idea of school uniform. Wearing a uniform is a badge of pride, creates an identity for a school and is an important part of being a school student.
"Is that on the quiz?" I ask, grinning as I type.
"I think we've studied just about everything else." Mrs. V chuckles.
"I'd be scared to let go," I type.
"Afraid you'd fall?" she asks.
"No. Afraid it would feel so good, I'd just fly away.”
― Sharon M. Draper, Out of My Mind
― Jacqueline Woodson, Peace, Locomotion
― Rebecca Stead, Goodbye Stranger
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit
I will triumph over you.”
― Julie Berry, All the Truth That's in Me
The Definition of Craft/Style is How the author describes his/her
ideas
Events
Objects
All of the above
To analyze a piece, one must notice the way that the author uses and/or develops...
Diction
figurative language
tone
Syntax
All of the above
Why might an author use alliteration in his or her writing? 2 answers
Focuses readers' attention on a particular section of text.
To help the reader understand a character, object or point of view by comparing those subjects to something the audience already understands
Creates rhythm and mood and can have particular connotations.
Used in some books to create tension
It gives voice to the characters
Why might an author use cliff hanger in his or her writing? 2 answers
Focuses readers' attention on a particular section of text.
To help the reader understand a character, object or point of view by comparing those subjects to something the audience already understands
Creates rhythm and mood and can have particular connotations.
Used to create tension
It gives voice to the characters
Why might an author use personification in his or her writing?
Focuses readers' attention on a particular section of text.
To help the reader understand a character, object or point of view by comparing those subjects to something the audience already understands
establish mood and to build imagery in a piece of writing.
Used to create tension
connect a reader with the object that is being described
Why might an author use personification in his or her writing? 3
to give voice to the characters
To help the reader understand a character, object or point of view by comparing those subjects to something the audience already understands
establish mood and to build imagery in a piece of writing.
To show how characters can also evolve through dialogue
Move the story forward in a more straight way than a narrator’s
explanation.
Why might an author use dialogue in his or her writing? 3
to give voice to the characters
To help the reader understand a character, object or point of view by comparing those subjects to something the audience already understands
establish mood and to build imagery in a piece of writing.
To show how characters can also evolve through dialogue
Move the story forward in a more straight way than a narrator’s
explanation.
An author would include hyperboles in his or her short story to (3)
communicate ideas,
convey emotions more efficiently
create vivid descriptions and paint pictures
express an author’s intentions
give a particular connotation.
An author would include hyperboles in his or her short story to (3)
communicate ideas,
convey emotions more efficiently
create vivid descriptions and paint pictures
express an author’s intentions
give a particular connotation.
An author would include an allusion in his or her short story with the purpose of, to
communicate ideas
provide clues about an author's message.
create vivid descriptions and paint pictures
express an author’s intentions
give a particular connotation.
An author would include metaphors and similes in his or her short story with the purpose of, to
to create vivid descriptions and paint pictures
provide clues about an author's message.
create vivid descriptions and paint pictures
express an author’s intentions
give a particular connotation.
What is the tone of a passage?
the author's attitude toward the subject
the reader's feelings about the subject
the way the words sound when you read them
word choice, which is also known as diction
What is the mood of a passage?
the author's attitude toward a subject
the reader's feelings about the subject
the way the words sound when they are read
the author's word choice
Which of the following is NOT considered informal diction?
contractions
deviations from standard English grammar and punctuation
slang
use of academic language
The man spoke to his father in a low voice so others could not hear.
What kind of diction is represented here?
academic
conversational
formal
informal
"This was the last fish we were ever to see Paul catch. My father and I talked about this moment several times later, and whatever our other feelings, we always felt it fitting that, when we saw him catch his last fish, we never saw the fish but only the artistry of the fisherman." What's the tone?
unhappy; clearly Paul dies violently at some point, and this moment doesn't ease the pain of losing him
envious; no one feels about the narrator the way they feel about Paul, who is a good for nothing except fishing
peaceful; we know because they're fishing, Paul is described as an artist, and there's an acceptance of this last time together
excited; even though Paul dies, he has achieved the pinnacle of his career as a fisherman, as evidenced by the artistry of his craft
"All time is all time. It does not change. It does not lend itself to warnings or explanations. It simply is. Take it moment by moment, and you will find that we are all, as I’ve said before, bugs in amber." What is the mood?
detached: the author clearly feels no connection to the events of the story so everything is described in a kind of "it is what it is" way
sad: bugs in amber are petrified in the way they were when they were trapped, and like the bugs, the reader also feels trapped in this unchanging world
crazy: the character is all over the place with their thoughts and ideas, showing that they are unbalanced and may need mental health care
instructional: the author intends for the reader to learn lessons for how to survive in a world that is hostile at its core
"The smell of rain lingers in the air. A gentle breeze soothes your aching head. You watch the sun rays play with the golden leaves."
If you were reading this for class, what part of author's style might I want you to analyze?
organizational structure
point of view
figurative language
sensory language
What is point of view?
the attitude the author has about the story
the narrator's perspective
the reader's opinion of the author's style
your opinion of the subject, whether positive or negative, after reading the story
Which of the following has only one right answer if asked about it?
point of view
diction
tone
mood
When answering questions about the author's style, your explanation of the author's style is as important as what you use (diction, mood, tone, POV, etc.) to analyze the style.
True. Your answer is incomplete -- and therefore, incorrect -- without an explanation of the impact on the reader
True, but only some of the time. Other times, it's okay to just identify the things the author did to create his or her own style
False. You need an explanation, but it's not as important as what you used to analyze the style
False. You don't need an explanation if you're right.
You are trying to prove that VISD should incorporate recess into the middle school curriculum.
What source is the most credible place to find your evidence?
Your friend's blog
An encyclopedia entry describing recess
An article from the Washington Post outlining the benefits of recess for middle schoolers
A letter from a parent complaining that their 7th grader is too hyper at home
Which of these is a well-written piece of evidence that proves students should be required to take a Foreign Language?
You will learn another language.
It is a waste of time.
There is little evidence that many students achieve much fluency in high school.
According to Source 2, "learning another language improves students' vocabulary and grammar skills significantly."
Which of these is a well-written counter-claim to the claim that students should be required to take a Foreign Language?
Some might argue that it is a waste of time to learn a new langauge.
Opponents might argue that it is not worthwhile to learn another language because the rest of the world is learning English.
Learning a new language doesn't help students.
There aren't many interpreters that aren't imported from outside the U.S.
What kind of language and/or tone should you use in argumentative writing?
Humorous
Informal
Formal
Dramatic
The following statements about argument are true EXCEPT:
Anything that makes you angry
A reason or set of reasons is used to persuade
A claim is supported by evidence and reasons
Persuasion is used to show that an argument is right or wrong
The claim is all of the following EXCEPT:
your thesis
the idea which you are trying to prove
provable with evidence
the warrants or reasons
Your opinion, thesis or argument is called :
evidence
reasoning/warrant
claim
subclaim
Which of the following is NOT evidence:
warrants/ reasoning
quote from an expert
statistic(s) from a credible source
information from a reliable source
After stating your evidence supporting your claim, you need to explain it to your audience/reader. This explanation is called :
textual evidence
anecdotal or personal evidence
reasoning or warrants
claim
What should you do after stating textual evidence?
Transition to another idea or subclaim
Explain how the evidence supports your claim
Discuss why others' opinions or arguments are incorrect
Review your main points or subclaims
A claim can be supported by all of the following EXCEPT:
reasoning or warrants
evidence or observable events
subclaims
any blog, social media post, Tweet or website
An important audience to consider in creating an open campus for lunch is all of the following EXCEPT:
School Board
Teachers and Administration
Local clinics and hospitals
Students
A DISADVANTAGE for having Open Campus for lunch is:
Students who are tardy to class or do not return
More food choices for students
Opportunity to be outside and/or be physically active
Increased income for local businesses
I thought I recognized the first guest on The Daily Show yesterday, because it turns out he's the brother of someone I know.
It is not an argument
It is an argument
The events in Iran are encouraging because they indicate that the theocratic regime is losing stability to some degree
It is not an argument
It is an argument
Hundreds of people have been arrested in the demonstrations
It is an argument
It is not an argument
You get better news from Trevor Noah than from Katie Couric.
It is an argument
It is not an argument
Instal the software before connecting the Logitech camera to your computer
It is an argument
It is not an argument
If you want the motion-sensing feature to work, you have to install the software first.
It is an argument
It is not an argument
So I think it's about time for a bite to eat. Raven's is a good choice.
It is an argument
It is not an argument
After a hard day of rehearsals, John loves to sit in a quiet meadow where he can hear only the birds.
It is an argument
It is not an argument
If Hector hates jazz, then he shouldn't play it
It is an argument
It is not an argument
Betty will be angry unless someone else brings the music stands. But if Ann doesn't bring them, no one will. So either Ann will bring the music stands or Betty will be angry.
It is an argument
It is not an argument
What is the most likely MEANING of the underlined word above as it is used in the paragraph?
humorous
confusing
soothing
shining
Which INFERENCE about the police officer is best supported by the selection above?
He talks to anyone who he finds interesting
He forces himself to get to know everyone in the neighborhood
He threatened people using nice words
He does not take his job seriously
How is the paragraph above mainly ORGANIZED?
in chronological order
in order of importance
by comparison and contrast
through a series of examples
Grandpa was 85 years old and had gone through many experiences in his life. Everyone in Grandpa’s building went to him for advice. He always had the right answers. He helped people with their problems and gave them great recipes to try. “I’ve never met someone who knows as much as you do, Gramps!” exclaimed Simon.
Jason is an excellent accountant who works full time for his best friend's company. A larger accounting firm contacts Jason and offers to pay him twice what he makes if he will work for them. Jason thanks them for their offer, but declines. He doesn't even tell his friend that he received the offer. What character trait does Jason BEST demonstrate?
Loyal - He declines the offer and doesn't even tell his friend about it.
Hardworking- He works hard and he gets offered more money.
Cautious - He does not accept the job offer.
Adventurous- He accepts the higher job offer and will get more money.
Eric's car broke down in the woods and his phone wasn't getting a signal. He used his car antenna as a spear and caught fresh salmon. He started a fire with sparks from his car battery, and he ate the cooked salmon while waiting for help. What character trait does Eric BEST demonstrate?
Fun-loving- Eric loves to have adventures.
Helpless- Eric has no clue what to do in a crisis.
Resourceful- Eric uses the resources he has: antenna and car battery- to make the best out of a bad situation.
Daring- Eric is brave and doesn't ask anyone for help and can do everything alone.
Michael has clothes all over the floor of his bedroom. Underneath the clothes on his floor is a pizza box with crusts in it. Underneath the pizza box are pieces to a boardgame that Michael never put away. Michael takes a seat on his unmade bed with his shoes on and plays video games all night. What character trait does Michael BEST demonstrate?
Dreamer- Michael is not engaged with reality because he loves video games.
Messy- Michael does not clean up after himself, and has leftover food and clothes on his floor.
Rude- Michael does not engage with his friends.
Spoiled- Michael has everything done for him so he doesn't have to work.
the means through which an author reveals a character's personality
characterization
exposition
setting
An ad hominem attack is used to...
belittle opponents and cause the audience to doubt their validity.
gain the audiences attention by creating gossip.
emphasize specific words and viewpoints in the audience's minds.
A woman drives up to the machine and inserts her money. She is instructed to drive forward to the green arrow. Next, the water sprays the car from the front to the back. Soon all the dirt and grime is washed away. The woman is driving a blue RAV4. The stunning blue of the car shines in the sunlight fresh from the car wash. Which detail could be taken out of this paragraph?
Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?
Which sentence uses except or accept correctly?
Everyone accept Jim went to the park.
The movie was great except for the ending.
Lei could not except the fact that she was moving.
All of the basketball hoops accept one had a torn net.
The father helped his children get into they're pajamas.
I wonder ______ the ______ will change this weekend.
We can ask directions. We can use a map.
The girl was little.
She pressed her nose against the window.
The window was icy.
She giggled with delight.
She had never seen snow before.
(18) Figuring out where the best waves are requires both knowledge and experience. (19) That’s because wave conditions change with the tide and weather. (20) Some places, however, are known to be prime surfing spots. (21) These are called breaks, and when surfers find one, they paddle their surfboards out into it and the perfect wave for which they are patiently waiting.
(13) In January 2009 the Taliban proclaimed that no girl could attend school. (14) Malala and other girls defied this decree, continuing to go to class and study for tests. (15) The 11-year-old also began writing a diary. (16) Which detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan. (17) The British Broadcasting Corporation soon learned about the diary and helped Malala turn it into an online blog.
Hint: When you mean it is or it has, use an apostrophe. When you are using its as a possessive, don't use the apostrophe.
Hint: add ' to the end of plural nouns only if they end in -s like in two cats' toys.
Sentence 4 is unclear, to improve the sentence change it to--
(9) Before people can begin riding the waves, they must gather the necessary equipment. (10) A surfboard, which can be selected from a wide range of weights and styles, is needed first. (11) Beginners usually get lighter, more buoyant boards,while experts choose heavier, more maneuverable boards. (12) Next comes surfboard wax, a substance that is rubbed on the board to make it easier to grip.(13) After that, a surfer may want to purchase a surfboard leash, a strap that connects the board to one of the surfer’s ankles. (14) That way the board won’t get lost when the surfer falls off. (15) It takes a lot of practice to get really good at surfing and not fall off. (16) And finally, surfers who plan to swim in cold water will usually want to buy or rent a wet suit to stay warm.
(18) Figuring out where the best waves are requires both knowledge and experience. (19) That’s because wave conditions change with the tide and weather. (20) Some places, however, are known to be prime surfing spots. (21) These are called breaks, and when surfers find one, they paddle their surfboards out into it and the perfect wave for which they are patiently waiting.
(29) Malala’s story made headlines, and the Taliban’s actions shocked the world. (30) The group had hoped to silence Malala but instead amplifyed her message and created a global hero. (31) In 2013 she became the youngest person ever to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
(13) In January 2009 the Taliban proclaimed that no girl could attend school. (14) Malala and other girls defied this decree, continuing to go to class and study for tests. (15) The 11-year-old also began writing a diary. (16) Which detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan. (17) The British Broadcasting Corporation soon learned about the diary and helped Malala turn it into an online blog.
Which of these is the correct way to join two sentences:
After a few more questions and a breif pause, the quiz continued.
When I opened my present I let out a yell.
What is the most effective revision to make?
What is the most effective way to combine the 2 sentences?
What change needs to be made in the sentence?
