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Let's Review Our Language Lessons

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The main idea is what the story is ______________ about.
a)
mostly
b)
only
c)
never
d)
very
2.
What text features can give you a clue of what the main idea is?
a)
Title
b)
Headings
c)
Pictures
d)
All of these
3.
Where in the text can you sometimes find the main idea?
a)
Beginning/end
b)
Middle 
4.
What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?
a)
Who is the main character?
b)
What is the main event?
c)
What is one important detail?
d)
What point is the author trying to make?
5.
Key details give important information to support the main idea.
a)
True
b)
False
6.

What is the difference between Main Idea and Key/ Supporting Details?

a)

Main Idea is the end, and Supporting Details are the beginning.

b)

Main Idea is what the passage is about, and Supporting Details help describe/explain the Main Idea.

c)

Main Idea is in every passage, but Supporting Details are only in some.

d)

Main Idea is what supports the supporting details.

7.
Read the following details and determine the main idea of the words.
-theater
-candy
-popcorn
-dark
a)
Playing at the park.
b)
Going to school.
c)
Playing a soccer game.
d)
Going to the movies.
8.
Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-ghosts
-October
-costumes
-pumpkins
-haunted houses
a)
Halloween
b)
Christmas
c)
Spring
d)
Birds
9.

Miranda’s mom dropped her off at her best friend’s house after school on Friday. They couldn’t wait to hang out. The girls were so excited to be spending the whole night together. They had been planning this night for two weeks. Now the day was finally here! Yay!


What is the MAIN IDEA of this passage?

a)

Miranda and her best friend had fun at their sleepover.

b)

Miranda’s mom dropped her off at her friend’s house.

c)

Miranda and her friend were very excited to have their sleepover.

d)

Sleepovers are fun.

10.
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.
a)
It's best to just cook food at home.
b)
A lot of people choose to eat Subway for lunch and dinner.
c)
McDonald's french fries are salty and delicious.
d)
Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.
11.
What is a synonym?
a)
a person, place, or thing
b)
a word that means the same as another word
c)
an action word
d)
a word that means the opposite of another word
12.
What is an antonym? 
a)
a word that means the opposite of another word
b)
a person, place, or thing
c)
a word that means the same as another word
d)
an action word
13.

Are the following words synonyms or antonyms: dispute and argument

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

14.

Choose the antonym for the word intelligent

a)

ignorant

b)

nice

c)

awesome

15.

Which word is a Synonym for brave?

a)

valiant

b)

coward

c)

fearful

16.

Which word is an Antonym of the word amused?

a)

entertained

b)

bored

c)

delight

17.

Select the best synonym for each underlined word.


The retention of what you've studied is important if you want to get a passing grade.

a)

surrendering

b)

remembering

c)

proprietorship

18.

Select the best synonym for each underlined word.


The detectives unraveled the intrigue and deception involved in the scam.

a)

frankness

b)

trustability

c)

dishonesty

19.

Select the best synonym for each underlined word.


Mom has told us numerous times not to do that.

a)

limited

b)

a handful

c)

many

20.

Select the best synonym for each underlined word.


Is this gemstone a genuine diamond, in your opinion?

a)

bogus

b)

authentic

c)

fake

21.

What are context clues?

a)

Words that mean the same thing

b)

Hints a reader can use to discover the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases

c)

Words that are opposites

d)

Clues detectives use to solve mysteries on TV shows

22.
When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?
a)
Look for clues in the sentence
b)
Ask your teacher
c)
Look it up in the dictionary
d)
Skip it
23.

What type of context clues use SIMILAR WORDS/PHRASES to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

a)

Inference

b)

Definition

c)

Examples

d)

Synonyms

e)

Antonyms

24.

What type of context clues use OPPOSITE WORDS/PHRASES to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

a)

Inference

b)

Definiton

c)

Example

d)

Antonym

e)

Synonym

25.

What type of context clue gives the words DEFINITION or what a word means inside of the provided sentence?

a)

Inference

b)

Definition

c)

Example

d)

Antonym

e)

Synonym

26.

What type of context clue provides the reader with LISTS or SERIES that go with the provided word?

a)

Inference

b)

Definition

c)

Antonym

d)

Synonym

e)

Example

27.

What type of context clue provides the reader with only small hints towards the definition, causing the reader to make an EDUCATED GUESS.

a)

Inference

b)

Definition

c)

Example

d)

Antonym

e)

Synonym

28.

Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ornate means:


The large vase was covered from top to bottom in a hand carved and ornate design. It must have taken weeks, or even months to create!!

a)

Simple

b)

Beautiful

c)

Detailed

d)

Relieved

29.
Based on the context clues in the passage below, eliminate means ________________.

Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures.  They were not supposed to be there. 
a)
Color
b)
Add
c)
Find
d)
Delete
30.
Based on context clues in the passage below, migrate means _____________.

Many Northern birds migrate for the winter.  They return in the spring.
a)
Lay eggs
b)
Eat
c)
Move away
d)
Sing
31.
She offered a feeble excuse for her late work and they could tell that she wasn’t telling the truth.
What does feeble mean? 
a)
Weak
b)
Good
c)
Strong
d)
Believable
32.

"Unlike the other candidates, who stammered and stuttered through their speeches, Lilli was eloquent." What is the best definition of "eloquent?"

a)

well-spoken

b)

musical

c)

quick witted

d)

intelligent

33.

Most of the boys in the class were in some heated argument about which sports team would win the big game, but Jeremy was indifferent. He just wanted to play Death Troopers on his game box. What does indifferent mean?

a)

having no particular interest

b)

having a lot of interest

c)

having questions

d)

having concerns

34.

Jimmy was oblivious to his baby sister's crying because he had his headphones in and couldn't hear her. What does oblivious mean?

a)

obvious

b)

Unaware

c)

mindful

d)

concern

35.

After receiving just a single slice of pizza at the party, Kevin was disappointed. He had hoped for a more substantial portion. What does substantial mean?

a)

of a good size

b)

tasiter

c)

hotter

d)

of little importance

36.
We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?
a)
Antonym
b)
Synonym
c)
Example
d)
Definition
37.

Jaki is a wonderful piano player, but Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano.


What does the word VERSATILE mean?

a)

has many skills

b)

boring

c)

not skilled

d)

exciting

38.
Again they searched meticulously, but no keys.  Where could they be?  They've looked EVERYWHERE! If you did something meticulously, you would be-
a)
feeling silly.
b)
working very carefully.
c)
trying to finish quickly.
d)
trying to find something.
39.

What is figurative language?

a)

Language that has one literal meaning.

b)

Language that uses extremely advanced vocabulary.

c)

Language with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

d)

Language that communicates complicated concepts and ideas.

40.

What is non-literal language?

a)

Words and phrases that mean their exact definitions.

b)

A device used to confuse the reader.

c)

Words and phrases that do not mean their exact definitions.

d)

A group of words that begin with the same sound.

41.

Why do authors use non-literal language?

a)

To make their writing more interesting.

b)

To confuse the audience.

c)

To be mean.

d)

To cause frustration in the reader.

42.

Is the following sentence an example of literal or non-literal language?

"It's raining cats and dogs out there!"

a)

Literal

b)

Nonliteral

43.
What does it mean to say: "It's raining cats and dogs!"?
a)
Cats and dogs are falling from the sky.
b)
It's raining very heavily.
c)
We are having a tornado.
d)
Animals have learned to fly.
44.
What is a couch potato?
a)
A person who likes to eat potatoes on the couch.
b)
A potato pillow.
c)
A person who likes to sit and watch tv on the couch.
d)
A person who likes to play hot potato.
45.
What does it really mean: "I'm in a pickle!"
a)
I'm happy
b)
I'm in trouble
c)
I'm inside a pickle
d)
I'm joking
46.
What does it really mean: "There are butterflies in my stomach!' 
a)
I'm sad
b)
I'm loving
c)
I'm happy
d)
I'm nervous
47.
What does it really mean: "Go break a leg!"
a)
Do a bad job
b)
Break your leg
c)
Do well