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Darnell Rock Reporting Story Test

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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.

a)

good at producing results

b)

no good

c)

selfish

d)

nervous in front of an audience

2.

What does the word granted mean in the sentence below?


The fairy granted my wish to live in a castle.

a)

affected

b)

dismissed

c)

given

d)

flung

3.

What does the word urged mean in the sentence below?


My mom urged me to come downstairs for dinner.

a)

elected

b)

humored

c)

coaxed

d)

humored

4.

What does the word ordinance mean in the sentence below?


The city council voted for the new ordinance.

a)

natural disaster

b)

city law

c)

imaginary friend

d)

building

5.

What does the word minimum mean in the sentence below?


We could only have the minimum amount of children in the classroom.

a)

most

b)

least

c)

easiest

d)

hardest

6.

What does the word violations mean in the sentence below?


The man had to pay for many violations that he had committed.

a)

acts that break the rules

b)

birthday gifts

c)

good deeds

d)

things bought in a store

7.

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.

a)

getting remodeled

b)

falling apart

c)

haunted

d)

being built

8.

What does the word exception mean in the sentence below?


Our teacher made an exception and let us use our book on the test.

a)

something that doesn't fit into a general rule

b)

something that follows all of the rules

c)

something that breaks all of the rules

d)

a new rule

9.

What does the word issue mean in the sentence below?


We had a debate in class over several issues at school.

a)

a new student

b)

a bad teacher

c)

a subject or problem that people think and talk about

d)

a subject that many people agree on

10.

What does the word dependent mean in the sentence below?


When my little sister was sick she was very dependent on my mom.

a)

aggravating

b)

relying on others

c)

helping others

d)

successful

11.

What is the author's primary purpose for writing this passage?

a)

to inform readers about how to plant a garden

b)

to explain why a school parking lot is necessary

c)

to raise awareness about the global issues of homelessness

d)

to entertain readers with a fairy tale

12.

The main purpose of Darnell's article in the newspaper is to persuade readers that

a)

the teachers need a new parking lot

b)

gardens are beautiful

c)

a garden should be built instead of a parking lot

d)

his dream is to have a garden

13.

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."

a)

to insult the people of Oakdale

b)

appeal to his reader's emotions

c)

to help make Mr. Jones famous

d)

to make Mr. Jones sound selfish

14.

The purpose of Linda's article is to persuade the readers that

a)

she is very smart

b)

she loves teachers

c)

a parking lot should be built for teachers

d)

a garden should be built for the homeless

15.

What is the difference between Linda and Darnell?

a)

Linda is a student, Darnell is not.

b)

Linda wants a garden, Darnell does not.

c)

Linda is not shy about speaking in public, while Darnell is.

d)

Linda goes to the city council meeting, and Darnell does not.

16.

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.

a)

that they are good friends

b)

that there is some conflict between them

c)

that the councilman is lying

d)

that Mr. Jones is afraid of the councilman

17.

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."

a)

bitter

b)

confused

c)

inferior

d)

relieved

18.

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?

a)

Linda looks happy after the meeting is over.

b)

Linda smiles and waves at Darnell, and he waves back.

c)

They both write an article in the paper.

d)

Linda speaks before Darnell at the council meeting.

19.

What is the best evidence that the city council members were moved by Darnell's speech?

a)

They shook hands with him.

b)

He was invited to write another article.

c)

They voted against what he wanted.

d)

The did not clap for him.

20.

How did Darnell achieve his goal even though the council voted against the garden?

a)

He wrote another article.

b)

He became friends with Linda.

c)

Someone offered them 2 lots for a garden.

d)

He was sad.