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WorksheetsEnglish 5 4th Quarter Examination Self-Practice Review
Total questions: 121
Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins
One of his ____ is learning to ride a skateboard.
specific
monitors
role
accomplishments
His ____ is on the trees in the distance.
accomplishments
focus
gravity
role
You should give him __ directions.
monitors
role
accomplishments
specific
____ caused the apple to fall to the ground.
focus
gravity
monitors
specific
Our computer lab just received new ____ .
specific
gravity
focus
monitors
I will play the ___ of the daughter in the play.
role
gravity
focus
accomplishments
Why didn't Ochoa consider being an astronaut when she was a child?
She did not have enough confidence.
She knew her father would not allow it.
She didn't like science or math.
She knew women had never been astronauts.
When Ochoa talked about her experiences in school, what was her main point?
Set many goals.
Enjoy yourself.
Change your mind if you wish.
Think carefully about your choices.
How is Ellen Ochoa different from other astronauts?
She is the first Hispanic American woman to go into space.
She is the only one who knows how to work the robot arm.
She is an experienced swimmer and scuba diver.
She makes films of Earth with Imax cameras.
According to the selection, how does Ochoa feel about being an astronaut?
bored and uneasy
excited and confident
confused but appreciative
curious but nervous
Which of the following would be the best choice for a new title of the selection, "Talk with an Astronaut"?
The Secrets of Flight
Ellen Ochoa Works in Outer Space
Just Another Day at the Office
Perseverance Rover
The monster's mask was ______.
hideous
serpent
extinct
encases
A caterpillar's cocoon completely ___ it before it matures into a butterfly.
armor
plunged
encases
extinct
The knight's ___ shines in the moonlight.
armor
hideous
serpent
plunged
Many animals are becoming ____ .
encases
serpent
hideous
extinct
The _____ wrapped itself around the tree.
serpent
hideous
armor
plunged
She ____ into the deep end of the pool.
extinct
armor
plunged
encases
Directions: Choose the adjective form to complete each sentence correctly.
Which dinosaur was the ____ of all?
stronger
strongest
Directions: Choose the adjective form to complete each sentence correctly.
Triceratops had a ____ horn and tail than Tyrannosaurus.
more dangerous
most dangerous
Directions: Choose the adjective form to complete each sentence correctly.
However, Tyrannosaurus probably had the ____ speed and strength of all the dinosaurs.
greater
greatest
Directions: Choose the adjective form to complete each sentence correctly.
Bill has a _____ collection of dinosaur figures than I do.
larger
largest
Directions: Choose the adjective form to complete each sentence correctly.
He has the ____ collection of anyone I know.
more complete
most complete
Directions: Identify the word that belongs in each group.
book, pamphlet, brochure
manuscript
injection
scribble
inscribe
Directions: Identify the word that belongs in each group.
shot, vaccine, inoculation
subscription
inspection
injection
aspect
Directions: Identify the word that belongs in each group.
draw, write, doodle
scribble
inscribe
rupture
interruption
Directions: Identify the word that belongs in each group.
tear, void, break
subscription
inspection
aspect
rupture
Directions: Identify the word that belongs in each group.
break, gap, discontinuity
interruption
eruption
aspect
inspection
Directions: Identify the word that belongs in each group.
ejection, geyser, outburst
subscription
subscription
aspect
eruption
Directions: Identify the word that belongs in each group.
write, etch, chisel
inscribe
rupture
interruption
aspect
Directions: Identify the word that belongs in each group.
appearance, part, perspective
aspect
inspection
subscription
rupture
Directions: Identify the word that belongs in each group.
review, survey, examination
manuscript
injection
scribble
inspection
Directions: Identify the word that belongs in each group.
magazines, monthly, newspapers
eruption
aspect
inspection
subscription
In the story Journey to the Center of the Earth, how were the ichthyosaurus and the plesiosaurus alike?
They were both serpents.
They both had long necks.
They were both very large.
They both tried to kill the men.
In the story Journey to the Center of the Earth, where does the action of the story take place?
Finland
an ocean at the Earth's center
United States
a sea near one of Earth's craters
In the story Journey to the Center of the Earth, What is the most likely reason the author wrote the selection?
to teach readers about science fiction
to convince readers to become explorers
to teach readers what people believed in 1864
to entertain readers with an exciting story
In the story Journey to the Center of the Earth, who was the author of the story?
Vernon Jules
Jules Vernon
Jules Verne
Jern Vules
The once ___ house now has people living in it.
independence
vacant
overrun
scrawled
Colonial Americans wanted ___ from Great Britain.
independence
scrawled
vacant
economic
My friend quickly __ her phone number on a piece of paper.
economic
independence
overrun
scrawled
The car wash was an ___ way to raise money for uniforms.
independence
vacant
economic
overrun
Directions: Identify the adverb in each sentence.
Settlers waited impatiently for the mail.
impatiently
waited
Settlers
Directions: Identify the adverb in each sentence.
Mail traveled slowly by stagecoach.
traveled
stagecoach
slowly
Directions: Identify the adverb in each sentence.
The Pony Express was a very welcome change.
Pony Express
was
welcome
very
Directions: Identify the adverb in each sentence.
Riders on horseback race westward day and night.
Riders
raced
westward
horseback
Directions: Identify the adverb in each sentence.
The mail had never moved faster.
never, faster
had
The mail
moved
Directions: Identify the adverb in each sentence.
Soon railroads replaced the Pony Express.
Soon
railroads
replaced
Pony Express
Directions: Choose the correct word in parenthesis () to complete each sentence.
The Pony Express moved the mail (most quickly, more quickly) than stagecoaches did
most quickly
more quickly
Directions: Choose the correct word in parenthesis () to complete each sentence.
The daring riders (certain, certainly) appealed to the public.
certain
certainly
Directions: Choose the correct word in parenthesis () to complete each sentence.
Of all western heroes, these young men lived (more dangerously, most dangerously).
more dangerously
most dangerously
Directions: Choose the correct word in parenthesis () to complete each sentence.
The Pony Express worked (better, best) for some than for others.
better
best
Word Definitions: Choose the word that matches the definition.
a device that shows images on a screen
television
paragraph
phonograph
autograph
Word Definitions: Choose the word that matches the definition.
a group of sentences developing a single idea
telecommute
photographer
kilometer
paragraph
Word Definitions: Choose the word that matches the definition.
record player
paragraph
phonograph
kilometer
telecommute
Word Definitions: Choose the word that matches the definition.
a person’s own signature
autograph
photographer
telescope
centimeter
In the story Ghost towns, Which detail best supports the main idea of the selection?
An air of mystery surrounds the ghost towns of the American West.
The frontier would never have become settled without women and children.
People most often think of ghost towns as the settlements of the western frontier.
Ghost towns are almost impossible to find because they are in remote areas.
In the story Ghost Towns, why did most towns fail?
They were not built well.
Moneymaking sources ran out.
Famous people did not settle in them.
There was not enough food.
Its ____ that you phone me each day after work.
vital
roost
bizarre
headline
Two pairs of doves often ___ on top of my house.
vital
roost
headline
bizarre
Suddenly, we heard a ___ noise coming from under the hood of the car.
breathtaking
headline
roost
high-pitched
Her actions were so ___ that the judge considered her incompetent.
bizarre
headline
vital
roost
The balled dancer's movements were ___ .
breathtaking
roost
high-pitched
headline
As I read the ___ on the front page of the newspaper, I became very sad.
roost
breathtaking
headline
vital
Directions Choose adverb, adjective, or prepositional phrase to identify each underlined modifier.
Our science class studied different species.
adverb
adjective
prepositional phrase
Directions Choose adverb, adjective, or prepositional phrase to identify each underlined modifier.
Insects live everywhere.
adverb
adjective
prepositional phrase
Directions Choose adverb, adjective, or prepositional phrase to identify each underlined modifier.
Some insects blend perfectly with their environments.
adverb
adjective
prepositional phrase
Some insects are harmful because they feed on our crops.
prepositional phrase - adverb
prepositional phrase - adjective
The ladybug, with its cheerful colors, is my favorite insect.
prepositional phrase-adverb
prepositional phrase - adjective
Words in Context: Complete each sentence with a list word.
Reading, writing, and math are important parts of your _____ .
invention
occupation
education
Words in Context: Complete each sentence with a list word.
The lightbulb was a marvelous _____.
invention
occupation
relaxation
Words in Context Complete each sentence with a list word.
Nursing is a helpful _____.
tension
explanation
occupation
Words in Context Complete each sentence with a list word.
In a good __________________, everyone has a chance to speak.
decision
conversation
explanation
Words in Context: Complete each sentence with a list word.
We saw a(n) __________________ of modern art at the museum.
exhibition
various
furious
Words in Context: Complete each sentence with a list word.
Some people play card games for __________________.
explanation
relaxation
destination
Words in Context: Complete each sentence with a list word.
The beach is a popular summer __________________.
destination
decision
tension
Words in Context: Complete each sentence with a list word.
Our picnic was ruined by a(n) __________________ of ants.
invasion
education
election
Words in Context: Complete each sentence with a list word.
You must use your __________________ to write a compelling poem.
conversation
occupation
imagination
Words in Context: Complete each sentence with a list word.
It is important for citizens to vote in each __________________.
election
invention
creation
In the selection The Truth About Austin's Amazing Bats, which types of bats drink blood?
Fruit bat
Little brown bat
Vampire bats
Indiana bat
In the selection The Truth About Austin's Amazing Bats, expository text is mostly about _______ .
why Mexican free-tailed bats migrate to Austin every spring
why Austin houses the largest urban bat colony in America
how many insects are consumed by Mexican free-tailed bats in Texas every year
the Mexican free-tailed bats that live underneath the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge
In the selection The Truth About Austin's Amazing Bats, Why are the bats important to the city of Austin?
Bats are entertaining and provide a good reason to hold festivals.
Bats migrate to Austin to have their babies.
Bats eat large numbers of insects and bring business into the city.
Bats have made the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge and other bridges famous.
In the selection The Truth About Austin's Amazing Bats, what is the name of one organization that helps protect bats?
Bats of America
Bat Conservation International
United Bats of Austin
The animal did not have fleas or any other _____ .
parasites
starvation
bleached
scrawny
The lion left many ____ near the path.
parasites
suspicions
decay
carcasses
The cold ___ does not have trees.
decay
bleached
starvation
tundra
Some people have ___ that the game might be canceled.
tundra
decay
carcasses
suspicions
Healthy trees that ___ can be a problem.
decay
scrawny
tundra
parasites
The ____ cayote looked for food.
tundra
suspiciouns
scrawny
starvation
The sun ___ the color from the pants.
carcasses
decay
bleached
starvation
If they did not find food soon, ___ could become a problem.
bleached
suspicions
starvation
tundra
Analogies: Choose the word that completes each comparison.
Happiness is to sadness as presence is to _____
entrance
absence
intelligence
Analogies: Choose the word that completes each comparison.
Sweet is to sour as educated is to _____ .
ignorant
intelligent
difference
Analogies: Choose the word that completes each comparison.
Rose is to flower as smoke is to _____ .
clearance
insurance
pollutant
Analogies: Choose the word that completes each comparison.
Trip is to journey as example is to _____ .
instance
ambulance
difference
Analogies: Choose the word that completes each comparison.
Night is to day as exit is to ______ .
conference
entrance
experience
Analogies: Choose the word that completes each comparison.
Pretty is to lovely as smart is to __________ .
intelligent
important
confidence
Analogies: Choose the word that completes each comparison.
Doctor is to hospital as paramedic is to ____ .
excellence
persistent
ambulance
Analogies: Choose the word that completes each comparison.
Heat is to cold as sameness is to _____ .
difference
consistent
hesitant
Analogies: Choose the word that completes each comparison.
Game is to sport as meeting is to ____ .
conference
appearance
evidence
Analogies: Choose the word that completes each comparison.
Difficult is to easy as insignificant is to ______ .
persistent
important
consistent
Directions: Choose the correct conjunction that best completes each sentence.
Is a scientific truth a theory (and, or) a law?
and
or
Directions: Choose the correct conjunction that best completes each sentence.
A theory may be logical, (or, but) a law is widely accepted.
or
but
Directions: Choose the correct conjunction that best completes each sentence.
Newton’s ideas about motion are called laws, (and, but) Einstein’s idea about relativity is called a theory.
and
but
Directions: Choose the correct conjunction that best completes each sentence.
Both Newton (and, or) Einstein used scientific method.
and
or
In winter, we _____ our house with lights.
lifeless
adorn
cleanse
precious
The king invited everyone in his ___ to attend the feast.
criticizing
realm
spoonful
cruised
It is important to ___ a wound.
cleanse
lifeless
precious
realm
My grandmother thinks my school picture is ___ .
precious
spoonful
realm
criticizing
The baby ate one __ of cereal.
drenching
cruised
spoonful
criticizing
She was so tired, she looked almost __ as she slept.
precious
spoonful
lifeless
realm
Directions: Choose the sentence that correctly follows the basic comma rules.
Rafael has joined the Fleet Feet a traveling soccer team.
Rafael, has joined the Fleet Feet a traveling soccer team.
Rafael has joined the Fleet Feet, a traveling soccer team.
Directions: Choose the sentence that correctly follows the basic comma rules.
He will have to buy shoes a uniform and a ball.
He will have to buy shoes, a uniform, and a ball.
He, will have to buy, shoes, a uniform and a ball.
Directions: Choose the sentence that correctly follows the basic comma rules.
Dad how can I earn money?
Dad how can I earn, money?
Dad, how can I earn money?
Directions: Choose the sentence that correctly follows the basic comma rules.
Well son you could do more chores around the house.
Well, son, you could do more chores around the house.
Well, son you could do more chores, around the house.
Directions: Choose the sentence that correctly follows the basic comma rules.
Rafael washed the car walked the dog and watered the garden.
Rafael, washed, the car walked the dog and, watered the garden.
Rafael washed the car, walked the dog, and watered the garden.
What is the genre of the story, King Midas and the Golden Touch?
Expository text
Realistic Fiction
Myth
Drama
In the selection, King Midas and the Golden Touch, what was the climax of the story?
When king Midas went to the river.
When King Midas turned Aurelia into gold.
When King Midas cried and screamed.
When king Midas turned the flowers into gold.
In the selection, King Midas and the Golden Touch, what is the theme of the story?
Take care of your kids and don`t let them cry.
Be careful of what you wish for.
Never love roses a lot.
Love gold more than anything else.
In the selection, King Midas and the Golden Touch, how did king Midas change at the end?
He understood that gold is not important as he thought.
He hated roses and hated gold also.
He became more selfish and greedy.
He became sad and poor.
In the selection, King Midas and the Golden Touch, what is the setting of the story?
In the sky
By the beach
A grand palace with a rose garden
A village
In the selection, King Midas and the Golden Touch, who did King Midas love?
His mother
His best friend
His father
His daughter
In the selection, King Midas and the Golden Touch, what did King Midas wish for?
Unlimited money
Happiness
Everything he touches becomes gold.
Food
