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WorksheetsDarnell Rock Reporting Story Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does the word effective mean in the sentence below?
The story in the paper was effective in convincing me to vote for that candidate.
good at producing results
no good
selfish
nervous in front of an audience
What does the word granted mean in the sentence below?
The fairy granted my wish to live in a castle.
affected
dismissed
given
flung
What does the word urged mean in the sentence below?
My mom urged me to come downstairs for dinner.
elected
humored
coaxed
humored
What does the word ordinance mean in the sentence below?
The city council voted for the new ordinance.
natural disaster
city law
imaginary friend
building
What does the word minimum mean in the sentence below?
We could only have the minimum amount of children in the classroom.
most
least
easiest
hardest
What does the word violations mean in the sentence below?
The man had to pay for many violations that he had committed.
acts that break the rules
birthday gifts
good deeds
things bought in a store
What does the word deteriorating mean in the sentence below?
We wanted to explore the old building but it was deteriorating which made it very dangerous.
getting remodeled
falling apart
haunted
being built
What does the word exception mean in the sentence below?
Our teacher made an exception and let us use our book on the test.
something that doesn't fit into a general rule
something that follows all of the rules
something that breaks all of the rules
a new rule
What does the word issue mean in the sentence below?
We had a debate in class over several issues at school.
a new student
a bad teacher
a subject or problem that people think and talk about
a subject that many people agree on
What does the word dependent mean in the sentence below?
When my little sister was sick she was very dependent on my mom.
aggravating
relying on others
helping others
successful
What is the author's primary purpose for writing this passage?
to inform readers about how to plant a garden
to explain why a school parking lot is necessary
to raise awareness about the global issues of homelessness
to entertain readers with a fairy tale
The main purpose of Darnell's article in the newspaper is to persuade readers that
the teachers need a new parking lot
gardens are beautiful
a garden should be built instead of a parking lot
his dream is to have a garden
What is the main purpose for Darnell using this quotation..
"And if you don't mind people being hungry, then there is something wrong with you."
to insult the people of Oakdale
appeal to his reader's emotions
to help make Mr. Jones famous
to make Mr. Jones sound selfish
The purpose of Linda's article is to persuade the readers that
she is very smart
she loves teachers
a parking lot should be built for teachers
a garden should be built for the homeless
What is the difference between Linda and Darnell?
Linda is a student, Darnell is not.
Linda wants a garden, Darnell does not.
Linda is not shy about speaking in public, while Darnell is.
Linda goes to the city council meeting, and Darnell does not.
What does the sentence below show about the councilman and Mr. Jones?
"I didn't ask you," the councilman said.
"I'm telling you anyway," the man said.
that they are good friends
that there is some conflict between them
that the councilman is lying
that Mr. Jones is afraid of the councilman
How do the sentences below show how Sweeby Jones feels?
"No, you can just forget about the whole thing now," Sweeby said. "Go on back to your papers."
bitter
confused
inferior
relieved
What is the best evidence that Linda and Darnell do not think of each other as enemies, even though they are on opposite sides of an issue?
Linda looks happy after the meeting is over.
Linda smiles and waves at Darnell, and he waves back.
They both write an article in the paper.
Linda speaks before Darnell at the council meeting.
What is the best evidence that the city council members were moved by Darnell's speech?
They shook hands with him.
He was invited to write another article.
They voted against what he wanted.
The did not clap for him.
How did Darnell achieve his goal even though the council voted against the garden?
He wrote another article.
He became friends with Linda.
Someone offered them 2 lots for a garden.
He was sad.
