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WorksheetsUnit 11 Reading Test
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 2hrs 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Persuade means...
a)
Make people agree with you
b)
Make people angry
c)
Make people think the opposite thing
d)
Make people fall in love
2.
Inform means...
a)
Give informal speech
b)
Give information or teach something
c)
Take the form
d)
Give in a form
3.
Entertain means...
a)
To make people sleepy
b)
To make people leave
c)
To make people enjoy something
d)
To make people read
4.
The boys were happy when they woke up to find that it was windy outside. It would be a perfect day to fly a kite. They grabbed their kites and went to the park. They spent the whole day there having kite contests and races. The best part was that no one broke or lost his kite.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
5.
The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters.
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
6.
Judy Glen's amazing Wrinkle Remover cream will make you look younger in thirty days or less. This remarkable cream has special ingredients to make your wrinkles disappear. The cost for a thirty day supply is $ 25.99. Send your check to P.O.Box 00002, Shelton, CA 74836
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
7.
HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets and you will enjoy having one. They are only $ 17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today!
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
8.
Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder was born on February 7, 1867 in Pepin, Wisconsin to Charles and Caroline Ingalls. She met and married Almanzo James Wilder in 1885. She published many books based on her travels to the west. Her writing became the basis for the " Little House" series She died in 1957.
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
9.
Rosie had the best time making her valentine cards for her classmates. She used red and white paper, heart stickers, markers and anything else she could find. It was great. Her friends are planning a valentine party on Feb. 14th at school. The one she made for her best friend is funny. Funny valentines are nice to get.
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
10.
Calligraphy is a form of handwriting . A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas , certificates and other awards are written in calligraphy. It is an interesting form of handwriting.
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
11.
Katina and her brother, Jess were playing with the water hose outside one day. Jess was hiding from Katina so she wouldn't squirt him with the water. The back door opened and Katina pointed the water hose toward the door. It was Mom and she was dripping wet!
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
12.
Joe had been fishing for over two hours without a single bite. Suddenly there was a nibble at the end of his fishing line. He stood up on the boat and leaned out too far. Just then there was a sharp yank on the line. Joe fell overboard and landed head first into the water. Joe and his friends laughed and laughed.
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
13.
It's New! It's Refreshing!
It's Slurpy Soda!
This is the best soda in the world! If you drink this soda you will jump higher, run faster and be smarter in school. Try one today!
It's Slurpy Soda!
This is the best soda in the world! If you drink this soda you will jump higher, run faster and be smarter in school. Try one today!
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
14.
It's New! It's Refreshing!
It's Slurpy Soda!
This is the best soda in the world! If you drink this soda you will jump higher, run faster and be smarter in school. Try one today!
It's Slurpy Soda!
This is the best soda in the world! If you drink this soda you will jump higher, run faster and be smarter in school. Try one today!
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
15.
In a poem, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Infrom
c)
Entertain
16.
In a campaign speech, the authors purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
17.
What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.
What is the author's purpose?
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain with a story about school
b)
to teach you how to get good grades
c)
to persuade you to work hard in school
d)
to explain the best colleges
18.
Rules are very important. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to act in class. You should follow rules; they help people get along.
What is the author's purpose?
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain with a story about people who follow the rules
b)
to inform about the rules of games
c)
to persuade people to follow the rules
d)
to explain the rules of chess
19.
Volunteering is a very rewarding experience. There are many ways you can volunteer. For example, you can help clean up a playground. Volunteering benefits other people and also will make you feel good about yourself.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
20.
Textbooks are used for...
a)
Entertaining
b)
Informing
21.
A website saying that a new shopping mall should not be built because it threatens an endangered bald eagle’s home. The website also lists other reasons why the mall should not be built.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
22.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
You should purchase a ferret for a pet. These animals make great pets because they are friendly, curious, and entertaining. Some people say they smell bad, but they don't. They are cute and cuddly. I have seven ferrets, so you can believe what I say.
You should purchase a ferret for a pet. These animals make great pets because they are friendly, curious, and entertaining. Some people say they smell bad, but they don't. They are cute and cuddly. I have seven ferrets, so you can believe what I say.
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
23.
Chipmunks are better than squirrels. They are smaller and can run faster. They are cuter, with their black stripes and little tails. They are friendly, and they make cute noises. Chipmunks are my favorite animals, and they should be your favorite, too!
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
24.
True or False: All poems must rhyme.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
What structure is poetry written in?
a)
Sentences & paragraphs
b)
Sentences & stanzas
c)
Lines & paragraphs
d)
Lines & stanzas
26.
A group of lines in a poem
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
line
d)
stanza
27.
What does a poet do?
a)
writes a fiction story
b)
writes non-fiction
c)
writes poems
28.
A piece of writing that usually has figurative language and is written in separate lines which often have a repeated rhythm and sometimes rhyme.
a)
poem
b)
stanza
c)
line
d)
personification
29.
The words "chills" and "pills" are
a)
rhyming words
b)
metaphors
c)
hyperboles
d)
onomatopoeia
30.
In this poem, the word stale suggests something that is...
a)
recently made or obtained
b)
a slight line or fold in something
c)
positioned on the other or further side of something
d)
no longer fresh and pleasant to eat
31.
In which season does this poem MOST LIKELY take place?
a)
spring
b)
summer
c)
fall
d)
winter
32.
Which of the following best describes the theme of the poem, "Nothing Gold Can Stay"?
a)
Good things come to those who wait.
b)
Friendship comes in many forms.
c)
Beautiful things don't last forever.
d)
Nature
33.
Which of the following best describes the theme of the poem, "Nothing Gold Can Stay"?
a)
Good things come to those who wait.
b)
Friendship comes in many forms.
c)
Beautiful things don't last forever.
d)
Nature
34.
Which of the following descriptors bests describes the mood of the poem?
a)
silly
b)
fearful
c)
dark
d)
thoughtful
35.
What is the meaning of meaningful?
a)
full of meaning
b)
not having a meaning
c)
without meaning
d)
meaningless
36.
What is the meaning of unbelievable?
a)
The truth
b)
you can't believe it
c)
full of belief
d)
false
37.
It was a sorrowful day when we had to say goodbye to our dog, Lilah. What is the meaning of the word sorrowful?
a)
surprised
b)
full of happiness
c)
extremely happy
d)
sadness
38.
What is the meaning of the word successful?
a)
full of success
b)
without having success
c)
being the most rich
d)
doing it again
39.
He was very disrespectful and adults said he was an unpleasant child. What is the meaning of the word unpleasant?
a)
people love being around you
b)
you are not easy to be around
c)
full of pleasant
d)
helpful
40.
Going to the doctor to get shots is a dreadful experience. What is the meaning of dreadful?
a)
full of enjoyment
b)
working hard
c)
not wanting to do something
d)
enjoying oneself
41.
She was jabbering about nonsense that we couldn't understand. What is the meaning of nonsense?
a)
Speaking clearly
b)
not making any sense
c)
telling everyone
d)
not speaking loudly
42.
I will take a nonfat ice cream for dessert! What is the meaning of nonfat?
a)
full of fat
b)
having a little fat
c)
having no fat
d)
full of sugar
43.
Moms are selfless people. They take care of the family before themselves. What is the meaning of selfless?
a)
caring for others first
b)
Not caring about others
c)
never being kind
d)
showing courage
44.
I need to reload the dishwasher. What is the meaning of reload?
a)
load before
b)
load again
c)
empty
d)
full of dishes
45.
Which sentence is written in third person point of view?
a)
I brought my mother breakfast this morning.
b)
You always wear your seatbelt.
c)
We didn't mean to hurt Billy's feelings!
d)
Cynthia and her brother walked home from school this afternoon.
46.
Ana keeps telling us to stop taking her gum. She thinks that it is us, but it is really Frank who takes her gum. What do you think should be done?
a)
2nd person
b)
3rd person objective
c)
3rd person OMNISCIENT
d)
1st person
47.
Which point of view is the following:
"There is one mirror in my house. It is behind a sliding panel in the hallway upstairs. Our faction allows me to stand in front of it on the second day of every third month, the day my mother cuts my hair."
from Divergent by Veronica Roth
"There is one mirror in my house. It is behind a sliding panel in the hallway upstairs. Our faction allows me to stand in front of it on the second day of every third month, the day my mother cuts my hair."
from Divergent by Veronica Roth
a)
second
b)
first
c)
third person limited
d)
third person objective
48.
(He’ll, Heel, Heal) be here in a few minutes.
a)
He'll
b)
Heel
c)
Heal
49.
Humans have hands. Dogs have (paws, pause).
a)
pause
b)
paws
50.
I need to take a (break, brake) from this exercise!
a)
break
b)
brake
51.
I have (for, four, fore) dollars in my pocket.
a)
for
b)
four
c)
fore
52.
Nobody (knows, nose) what you are thinking.
a)
knows
b)
nose
53.
I don’t want to talk about the (passed, past) anymore.
a)
passed
b)
past
54.
The clerk wants to (sell, cell) as many TVs as possible.
a)
sell
b)
cell
55.
The school (principal, principle) spoke to a group of parents.
a)
principal
b)
principle
56.
Hadil has a (pane, pain) in her shoulder.
a)
pane
b)
pain
57.
Juana wants her socks because her (tows, toes) are cold.
a)
tows
b)
toes
58.
David’s brother is in a (band, banned) which plays Russian music.
a)
band
b)
banned
59.
I saw a restaurant just off the (rode, road) about a mile back.
a)
rode
b)
road
60.
Do you think it is going to (rein, rain, reign) this afternoon?
a)
rein
b)
rain
c)
reign
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