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English 5 4th Quarter Examination Self-Practice Review

Total questions: 121

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

One of his ____ is learning to ride a skateboard.

a)

specific

b)

monitors

c)

role

d)

accomplishments

2.

His ____ is on the trees in the distance.

a)

accomplishments

b)

focus

c)

gravity

d)

role

3.

You should give him __ directions.

a)

monitors

b)

role

c)

accomplishments

d)

specific

4.

____ caused the apple to fall to the ground.

a)

focus

b)

gravity

c)

monitors

d)

specific

5.

Our computer lab just received new ____ .

a)

specific

b)

gravity

c)

focus

d)

monitors

6.

I will play the ___ of the daughter in the play.

a)

role

b)

gravity

c)

focus

d)

accomplishments

7.

Why didn't Ochoa consider being an astronaut when she was a child?

a)

She did not have enough confidence.

b)

She knew her father would not allow it.

c)

She didn't like science or math.

d)

She knew women had never been astronauts.

8.

When Ochoa talked about her experiences in school, what was her main point?

a)

Set many goals.

b)

Enjoy yourself.

c)

Change your mind if you wish.

d)

Think carefully about your choices.

9.

How is Ellen Ochoa different from other astronauts?

a)

She is the first Hispanic American woman to go into space.

b)

She is the only one who knows how to work the robot arm.

c)

She is an experienced swimmer and scuba diver.

d)

She makes films of Earth with Imax cameras.

10.

According to the selection, how does Ochoa feel about being an astronaut?

a)

bored and uneasy

b)

excited and confident

c)

confused but appreciative

d)

curious but nervous

11.

Which of the following would be the best choice for a new title of the selection, "Talk with an Astronaut"?

a)

The Secrets of Flight

b)

Ellen Ochoa Works in Outer Space

c)

Just Another Day at the Office

d)

Perseverance Rover

12.

The monster's mask was ______.

a)

hideous

b)

serpent

c)

extinct

d)

encases

13.

A caterpillar's cocoon completely ___ it before it matures into a butterfly.

a)

armor

b)

plunged

c)

encases

d)

extinct

14.

The knight's ___ shines in the moonlight.

a)

armor

b)

hideous

c)

serpent

d)

plunged

15.

Many animals are becoming ____ .

a)

encases

b)

serpent

c)

hideous

d)

extinct

16.

The _____ wrapped itself around the tree.

a)

serpent

b)

hideous

c)

armor

d)

plunged

17.

She ____ into the deep end of the pool.

a)

extinct

b)

armor

c)

plunged

d)

encases

18.

Directions: Choose the adjective form to complete each sentence correctly.

Which dinosaur was the ____ of all?

a)

stronger

b)

strongest

19.

Directions: Choose the adjective form to complete each sentence correctly.

Triceratops had a ____ horn and tail than Tyrannosaurus.

a)

more dangerous

b)

most dangerous

20.

Directions: Choose the adjective form to complete each sentence correctly.

However, Tyrannosaurus probably had the ____ speed and strength of all the dinosaurs.

a)

greater

b)

greatest

21.

Directions: Choose the adjective form to complete each sentence correctly.

Bill has a _____ collection of dinosaur figures than I do.

a)

larger

b)

largest

22.

Directions: Choose the adjective form to complete each sentence correctly.

He has the ____ collection of anyone I know.

a)

more complete

b)

most complete

23.

Directions: Identify the word that belongs in each group.

book, pamphlet, brochure

a)

manuscript

b)

injection

c)

scribble

d)

inscribe

24.

Directions: Identify the word that belongs in each group.

shot, vaccine, inoculation

a)

subscription

b)

inspection

c)

injection

d)

aspect

25.

Directions: Identify the word that belongs in each group.

draw, write, doodle

a)

scribble

b)

inscribe

c)

rupture

d)

interruption

26.

Directions: Identify the word that belongs in each group.

tear, void, break

a)

subscription

b)

inspection

c)

aspect

d)

rupture

27.

Directions: Identify the word that belongs in each group.

break, gap, discontinuity

a)

interruption

b)

eruption

c)

aspect

d)

inspection

28.

Directions: Identify the word that belongs in each group.

ejection, geyser, outburst

a)

subscription

b)

subscription

c)

aspect

d)

eruption

29.

Directions: Identify the word that belongs in each group.

write, etch, chisel

a)

inscribe

b)

rupture

c)

interruption

d)

aspect

30.

Directions: Identify the word that belongs in each group.

appearance, part, perspective

a)

aspect

b)

inspection

c)

subscription

d)

rupture

31.

Directions: Identify the word that belongs in each group.

review, survey, examination

a)

manuscript

b)

injection

c)

scribble

d)

inspection

32.

Directions: Identify the word that belongs in each group.

magazines, monthly, newspapers

a)

eruption

b)

aspect

c)

inspection

d)

subscription

33.

In the story Journey to the Center of the Earth, how were the ichthyosaurus and the plesiosaurus alike?

a)

They were both serpents.

b)

They both had long necks.

c)

They were both very large.

d)

They both tried to kill the men.

34.

In the story Journey to the Center of the Earth, where does the action of the story take place?

a)

Finland

b)

an ocean at the Earth's center

c)

United States

d)

a sea near one of Earth's craters

35.

In the story Journey to the Center of the Earth, What is the most likely reason the author wrote the selection?

a)

to teach readers about science fiction

b)

to convince readers to become explorers

c)

to teach readers what people believed in 1864

d)

to entertain readers with an exciting story

36.

In the story Journey to the Center of the Earth, who was the author of the story?

a)

Vernon Jules

b)

Jules Vernon

c)

Jules Verne

d)

Jern Vules

37.

The once ___ house now has people living in it.

a)

independence

b)

vacant

c)

overrun

d)

scrawled

38.

Colonial Americans wanted ___ from Great Britain.

a)

independence

b)

scrawled

c)

vacant

d)

economic

39.

My friend quickly __ her phone number on a piece of paper.

a)

economic

b)

independence

c)

overrun

d)

scrawled

40.

The car wash was an ___ way to raise money for uniforms.

a)

independence

b)

vacant

c)

economic

d)

overrun

41.

Directions: Identify the adverb in each sentence.

Settlers waited impatiently for the mail.

a)

mail

b)

impatiently

c)

waited

d)

Settlers

42.

Directions: Identify the adverb in each sentence.

Mail traveled slowly by stagecoach.

a)

traveled

b)

Mail

c)

stagecoach

d)

slowly

43.

Directions: Identify the adverb in each sentence.

The Pony Express was a very welcome change.

a)

Pony Express

b)

was

c)

welcome

d)

very

44.

Directions: Identify the adverb in each sentence.

Riders on horseback race westward day and night.

a)

Riders

b)

raced

c)

westward

d)

horseback

45.

Directions: Identify the adverb in each sentence.

The mail had never moved faster.

a)

never, faster

b)

had

c)

The mail

d)

moved

46.

Directions: Identify the adverb in each sentence.

Soon railroads replaced the Pony Express.

a)

Soon

b)

railroads

c)

replaced

d)

Pony Express

47.

Directions: Choose the correct word in parenthesis () to complete each sentence.

The Pony Express moved the mail (most quickly, more quickly) than stagecoaches did

a)

most quickly

b)

more quickly

48.

Directions: Choose the correct word in parenthesis () to complete each sentence.

The daring riders (certain, certainly) appealed to the public.

a)

certain

b)

certainly

49.

Directions: Choose the correct word in parenthesis () to complete each sentence.

Of all western heroes, these young men lived (more dangerously, most dangerously).

a)

more dangerously

b)

most dangerously

50.

Directions: Choose the correct word in parenthesis () to complete each sentence.

The Pony Express worked (better, best) for some than for others.

a)

better

b)

best

51.

Word Definitions: Choose the word that matches the definition.

a device that shows images on a screen

a)

television

b)

paragraph

c)

phonograph

d)

autograph

52.

Word Definitions: Choose the word that matches the definition.

a group of sentences developing a single idea

a)

telecommute

b)

photographer

c)

kilometer

d)

paragraph

53.

Word Definitions: Choose the word that matches the definition.

record player

a)

paragraph

b)

phonograph

c)

kilometer

d)

telecommute

54.

Word Definitions: Choose the word that matches the definition.

a person’s own signature

a)

autograph

b)

photographer

c)

telescope

d)

centimeter

55.

In the story Ghost towns, Which detail best supports the main idea of the selection?

a)

An air of mystery surrounds the ghost towns of the American West.

b)

The frontier would never have become settled without women and children.

c)

People most often think of ghost towns as the settlements of the western frontier.

d)

Ghost towns are almost impossible to find because they are in remote areas.

56.

In the story Ghost Towns, why did most towns fail?

a)

They were not built well.

b)

Moneymaking sources ran out.

c)

Famous people did not settle in them.

d)

There was not enough food.

57.

Its ____ that you phone me each day after work.

a)

vital

b)

roost

c)

bizarre

d)

headline

58.

Two pairs of doves often ___ on top of my house.

a)

vital

b)

roost

c)

headline

d)

bizarre

59.

Suddenly, we heard a ___ noise coming from under the hood of the car.

a)

breathtaking

b)

headline

c)

roost

d)

high-pitched

60.

Her actions were so ___ that the judge considered her incompetent.

a)

bizarre

b)

headline

c)

vital

d)

roost

61.

The balled dancer's movements were ___ .

a)

breathtaking

b)

roost

c)

high-pitched

d)

headline

62.

As I read the ___ on the front page of the newspaper, I became very sad.

a)

roost

b)

breathtaking

c)

headline

d)

vital

63.

Directions Choose adverb, adjective, or prepositional phrase to identify each underlined modifier.

Our science class studied different species.

a)

adverb

b)

adjective

c)

prepositional phrase

64.

Directions Choose adverb, adjective, or prepositional phrase to identify each underlined modifier.

Insects live everywhere.

a)

adverb

b)

adjective

c)

prepositional phrase

65.

Directions Choose adverb, adjective, or prepositional phrase to identify each underlined modifier.

Some insects blend perfectly with their environments.

a)

adverb

b)

adjective

c)

prepositional phrase

66.

Some insects are harmful because they feed on our crops.

a)

prepositional phrase - adverb

b)

prepositional phrase - adjective

67.

The ladybug, with its cheerful colors, is my favorite insect.

a)

prepositional phrase-adverb

b)

prepositional phrase - adjective

68.

Words in Context: Complete each sentence with a list word.

Reading, writing, and math are important parts of your _____ .

a)

invention

b)

occupation

c)

education

69.

Words in Context: Complete each sentence with a list word.

The lightbulb was a marvelous _____.

a)

invention

b)

occupation

c)

relaxation

70.

Words in Context Complete each sentence with a list word.

Nursing is a helpful _____.

a)

tension

b)

explanation

c)

occupation

71.

Words in Context Complete each sentence with a list word.

In a good __________________, everyone has a chance to speak.

a)

decision

b)

conversation

c)

explanation

72.

Words in Context: Complete each sentence with a list word.

We saw a(n) __________________ of modern art at the museum.

a)

exhibition

b)

various

c)

furious

73.

Words in Context: Complete each sentence with a list word.

Some people play card games for __________________.

a)

explanation

b)

relaxation

c)

destination

74.

Words in Context: Complete each sentence with a list word.

The beach is a popular summer __________________.

a)

destination

b)

decision

c)

tension

75.

Words in Context: Complete each sentence with a list word.

Our picnic was ruined by a(n) __________________ of ants.

a)

invasion

b)

education

c)

election

76.

Words in Context: Complete each sentence with a list word.

You must use your __________________ to write a compelling poem.

a)

conversation

b)

occupation

c)

imagination

77.

Words in Context: Complete each sentence with a list word.

It is important for citizens to vote in each __________________.

a)

election

b)

invention

c)

creation

78.

In the selection The Truth About Austin's Amazing Bats, which types of bats drink blood?

a)

Fruit bat

b)

Little brown bat

c)

Vampire bats

d)

Indiana bat

79.

In the selection The Truth About Austin's Amazing Bats, expository text is mostly about _______ .

a)

why Mexican free-tailed bats migrate to Austin every spring

b)

why Austin houses the largest urban bat colony in America

c)

how many insects are consumed by Mexican free-tailed bats in Texas every year

d)

the Mexican free-tailed bats that live underneath the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge

80.

In the selection The Truth About Austin's Amazing Bats, Why are the bats important to the city of Austin?

a)

Bats are entertaining and provide a good reason to hold festivals.

b)

Bats migrate to Austin to have their babies.

c)

Bats eat large numbers of insects and bring business into the city.

d)

Bats have made the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge and other bridges famous.

81.

In the selection The Truth About Austin's Amazing Bats, what is the name of one organization that helps protect bats?

a)

Bats of America

b)

Bat Conservation International

c)

United Bats of Austin

82.

The animal did not have fleas or any other _____ .

a)

parasites

b)

starvation

c)

bleached

d)

scrawny

83.

The lion left many ____ near the path.

a)

parasites

b)

suspicions

c)

decay

d)

carcasses

84.

The cold ___ does not have trees.

a)

decay

b)

bleached

c)

starvation

d)

tundra

85.

Some people have ___ that the game might be canceled.

a)

tundra

b)

decay

c)

carcasses

d)

suspicions

86.

Healthy trees that ___ can be a problem.

a)

decay

b)

scrawny

c)

tundra

d)

parasites

87.

The ____ cayote looked for food.

a)

tundra

b)

suspiciouns

c)

scrawny

d)

starvation

88.

The sun ___ the color from the pants.

a)

carcasses

b)

decay

c)

bleached

d)

starvation

89.

If they did not find food soon, ___ could become a problem.

a)

bleached

b)

suspicions

c)

starvation

d)

tundra

90.

Analogies: Choose the word that completes each comparison.

Happiness is to sadness as presence is to _____

a)

entrance

b)

absence

c)

intelligence

91.

Analogies: Choose the word that completes each comparison.

Sweet is to sour as educated is to _____ .

a)

ignorant

b)

intelligent

c)

difference

92.

Analogies: Choose the word that completes each comparison.

Rose is to flower as smoke is to _____ .

a)

clearance

b)

insurance

c)

pollutant

93.

Analogies: Choose the word that completes each comparison.

Trip is to journey as example is to _____ .

a)

instance

b)

ambulance

c)

difference

94.

Analogies: Choose the word that completes each comparison.

Night is to day as exit is to ______ .

a)

conference

b)

entrance

c)

experience

95.

Analogies: Choose the word that completes each comparison.

Pretty is to lovely as smart is to __________ .

a)

intelligent

b)

important

c)

confidence

96.

Analogies: Choose the word that completes each comparison.

Doctor is to hospital as paramedic is to ____ .

a)

excellence

b)

persistent

c)

ambulance

97.

Analogies: Choose the word that completes each comparison.

Heat is to cold as sameness is to _____ .

a)

difference

b)

consistent

c)

hesitant

98.

Analogies: Choose the word that completes each comparison.

Game is to sport as meeting is to ____ .

a)

conference

b)

appearance

c)

evidence

99.

Analogies: Choose the word that completes each comparison.

Difficult is to easy as insignificant is to ______ .

a)

persistent

b)

important

c)

consistent

100.

Directions: Choose the correct conjunction that best completes each sentence.

Is a scientific truth a theory (and, or) a law?

a)

and

b)

or

101.

Directions: Choose the correct conjunction that best completes each sentence.

A theory may be logical, (or, but) a law is widely accepted.

a)

or

b)

but

102.

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.

a)

and

b)

but

103.

Directions: Choose the correct conjunction that best completes each sentence.

Both Newton (and, or) Einstein used scientific method.

a)

and

b)

or

104.

In winter, we _____ our house with lights.

a)

lifeless

b)

adorn

c)

cleanse

d)

precious

105.

The king invited everyone in his ___ to attend the feast.

a)

criticizing

b)

realm

c)

spoonful

d)

cruised

106.

It is important to ___ a wound.

a)

cleanse

b)

lifeless

c)

precious

d)

realm

107.

My grandmother thinks my school picture is ___ .

a)

precious

b)

spoonful

c)

realm

d)

criticizing

108.

The baby ate one __ of cereal.

a)

drenching

b)

cruised

c)

spoonful

d)

criticizing

109.

She was so tired, she looked almost __ as she slept.

a)

precious

b)

spoonful

c)

lifeless

d)

realm

110.

Directions: Choose the sentence that correctly follows the basic comma rules.

Rafael has joined the Fleet Feet a traveling soccer team.

a)

Rafael, has joined the Fleet Feet a traveling soccer team.

b)

Rafael has joined the Fleet Feet, a traveling soccer team.

111.

Directions: Choose the sentence that correctly follows the basic comma rules.

He will have to buy shoes a uniform and a ball.

a)

He will have to buy shoes, a uniform, and a ball.

b)

He, will have to buy, shoes, a uniform and a ball.

112.

Directions: Choose the sentence that correctly follows the basic comma rules.

Dad how can I earn money?

a)

Dad how can I earn, money?

b)

Dad, how can I earn money?

113.

Directions: Choose the sentence that correctly follows the basic comma rules.

Well son you could do more chores around the house.

a)

Well, son, you could do more chores around the house.

b)

Well, son you could do more chores, around the house.

114.

Directions: Choose the sentence that correctly follows the basic comma rules.

Rafael washed the car walked the dog and watered the garden.

a)

Rafael, washed, the car walked the dog and, watered the garden.

b)

Rafael washed the car, walked the dog, and watered the garden.

115.

What is the genre of the story, King Midas and the Golden Touch?

a)

Expository text

b)

Realistic Fiction

c)

Myth

d)

Drama

116.

In the selection, King Midas and the Golden Touch, what was the climax of the story?

a)

When king Midas went to the river.

b)

When King Midas turned Aurelia into gold.

c)

When King Midas cried and screamed.

d)

When king Midas turned the flowers into gold.

117.

In the selection, King Midas and the Golden Touch, what is the theme of the story?

a)

Take care of your kids and don`t let them cry.

b)

Be careful of what you wish for.

c)

Never love roses a lot.

d)

Love gold more than anything else.

118.

In the selection, King Midas and the Golden Touch, how did king Midas change at the end?

a)

He understood that gold is not important as he thought.

b)

He hated roses and hated gold also.

c)

He became more selfish and greedy.

d)

He became sad and poor.

119.

In the selection, King Midas and the Golden Touch, what is the setting of the story?

a)

In the sky

b)

By the beach

c)

A grand palace with a rose garden

d)

A village

120.

In the selection, King Midas and the Golden Touch, who did King Midas love?

a)

His mother

b)

His best friend

c)

His father

d)

His daughter

121.

In the selection, King Midas and the Golden Touch, what did King Midas wish for?

a)

Unlimited money

b)

Happiness

c)

Everything he touches becomes gold.

d)

Food