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Fun Reading Quiz

Total questions: 107

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What do the letters in PIE stand for?
a)
persuade, investigate, examine
b)
program, interpret, entertain
c)
persuade, inform, entertain
d)
prepare, inform, experiment
2.
When an author's purpose is to inform, the text will include mostly ________.
a)
opinions
b)
funny or imaginary details
c)
characters and a setting
d)
facts (information that is true)
3.
Words like "best," "should," "think," "believe" and "feel" are clues that an author is most likely trying to ________.
a)
entertain you
b)
inform you
c)
persuade you
4.
Choose the author's main purpose(s) in the passage below.

"Run to your nearest toy store and buy the Lazy Crazy Scooter today! Give your tired feet a rest as you zip through town in style on this motorized scooter. It's the best, craziest scooter around!"
a)
Persuade you
b)
Inform you
c)
Entertain you
5.
Choose the author's main purposes(s) in the passage below.

The evil monster loomed above Ella, Kai and Jerome. It was taller than the Empire State Building, and it had green, scaly skin. Sparks flew out of its ears as it raised its fist. Ella took a deep breath. "Are you ready?" she asked her friends.
a)
Persuade you to buy something
b)
Inform you
c)
Entertain you
6.
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
7.
Inform means...
a)
Give informal speech
b)
Give information or teach something
c)
Take the form
d)
Give in a form
8.
Entertain means...
a)
To make people sleepy
b)
To make people leave
c)
To make people enjoy something
d)
To make people read
9.
If the author is trying to make you laugh his/her purpose is...
a)
To Entertain 
b)
To Persuade 
c)
To Explain
d)
To Inform
10.

This feature explains what the illustration/photograph is. It tells you what you see in the picture.

a)

Glossary

b)

Index

c)

Table of contents

d)

Caption

11.

Found in the back of the book; helps us find the meaning of words found in the book

a)

Index

b)

Glossary

c)

Table of Contents

d)

Caption

12.

Found in the back of the book; helps us find where a word or topic is located in the book

a)

Index

b)

Glossary

c)

Text Box

d)

Table Of Contents

13.

Located in the front of the book; helps us find the subtitles of each chapter in the book and tells us what page each chapter is located

a)

Glossary

b)

Caption

c)

Title

d)

Table of Contents

14.

Helps us visualize the ideas we are reading about in the main text

a)

Photographs & illustrations

b)

Glossary

c)

Index

d)

Text Box

15.

This is an example of _______________.

a)

a table of contents page

b)

an index page

c)

a glossary

d)

a title page

16.

Which text feature would you use to find the names of all chapters in a book and the pages where they started?

a)

a title

b)

captions

c)

the table of contents

d)

the glossary

17.
This is an example of a _______________.
a)
title page
b)
index
c)
glossary
d)
table of contents
18.
This is an example of a _______________.
a)
table of contents page
b)
index
c)
glossary
d)
title page
19.

This is the number___________.

a)

won

b)

one

c)

wan

20.

I love tennis and soccer ___________.

a)

two

b)

to

c)

too

21.

I was so hungry, I ____________ my food quickly.

a)

eight

b)

ate

c)

eat

22.

The __________ is shining.

a)

sun

b)

son

c)

hot

23.

These flowers are ___________ you.

a)

four

b)

for

c)

fore

24.

Rashid _____________ the spelling competition last week.

a)

win

b)

one

c)

won

25.

We make bread with ________.

a)

flour

b)

flower

26.

She has very long ________.

a)

hair

b)

hare

27.

________ good at school!

a)

bee

b)

be

28.

The ________ is very hot.

a)

sun

b)

son

29.

A man is also a ________.

a)

mail

b)

male

30.

Select the correct homophone that fits in the sentence below:


I didn't ______ what she said.

a)

here

b)

hear

31.

Select the correct homophone that fits in the sentence below:


We rented the house by the _____.

a)

sea

b)

see

32.
What is the correct way to divide the word "talent"?
a)
ta / lent
b)
tal /ent
c)
tale / nt
33.
What is the correct way to divide the word "correct"?
a)
co / rrect
b)
cor / rect
c)
corr / ect
34.
How would you break this word into syllables?
damage
a)
dam/age
b)
da/mage
c)
dama/ge
35.
How would you break this word into syllables?
paper
a)
p/ap/er
b)
pa/per
c)
pap/er
36.
cupcake
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
37.
octopus
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
38.
butterfly
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
39.
Julie and Stewart are brother and sister. One afternoon, their mother had to go to a business meeting. Julie looked after Stewart. They had a fun afternoon in the park. When their mother came home, Stewart said, "I'm glad that Julie is my sister." 
What happened right before Julie and Stewart went to the park?
a)
Mother came home
b)
Julie looked after Stewart. 
c)
Stewart told his mom he was glad Julie is his sister. 
d)
Mom went to a business meeting. 
40.
John gave a surprise party for Kenny. John had the party at his house. All of their friends came to the party. Kenny was very surprised when he opened the door. 
What happened first in the passage?
a)
All their friends came
b)
Kenny opened the door. 
c)
John gave a surprise party for Kenny. 
d)
Kenny was surprised. 
41.
Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?
a)
first
b)
next
c)
then
d)
out
42.
John gave a surprise party for Kenny. John had the party at his house. All of their friends came to the party. Kenny was very surprised when he opened the door. 
What happened first in the passage?
a)
All their friends came
b)
Kenny opened the door. 
c)
John gave a surprise party for Kenny. 
d)
Kenny was surprised. 
43.
Julie and Stewart are brother and sister. One afternoon, their mother had to go to a business meeting. Julie looked after Stewart. They had a fun afternoon in the park. When their mother came home, Stewart said, "I'm glad that Julie is my sister." 
What happened right before Julie and Stewart went to the park?
a)
Mother came home
b)
Julie looked after Stewart. 
c)
Stewart told his mom he was glad Julie is his sister. 
d)
Mom went to a business meeting. 
44.
What are some clue words for sequencing?
a)
as a result of, therefore
b)
first, next, then, finally
c)
main idea, details
d)
summarize, re-read
45.
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?
a)
Weekends are times to travel.
b)
The author enjoys spending time with her family.
c)
The author's grandparents live far away.
d)
The author is sad to leave her cousins.
46.
Many people have not heard giraffes make noises.  Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other.  When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow.  When frightened, they make a short, high sound.
What is the main idea?
a)
Giraffes do make noises
b)
Giraffes talk all the time.
c)
Cows and giraffes talk to each other.
d)
Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.
47.

To draw a conclusion, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge.

a)

True

b)

False

48.
Mary went downstairs. There was an aroma in the air. The table was set with warm blueberry muffins, freshly squeezed orange juice, and brewed coffee. A note was left on the table. It said, "Dear Mary, Have a great day. Good Luck at your new job. Love, Dan" Next to the note there was a wrapped present with a bow on top.
Who is Mary?
a)
A nice person
b)
A wife
c)
A husband
d)
A baker
49.
Mary went downstairs. There was an aroma in the air. The table was set with warm blueberry muffins, freshly squeezed orange juice, and brewed coffee. A note was left on the table. It said, "Dear Mary, Have a great day. Good Luck at your new job. Love, Dan" Next to the note there was a wrapped present with a bow on top.
What time of day is it?
a)
Morning
b)
Afternoon
c)
Evening
50.

Drawing Conclusion. Make a sensible reasoning or conclusion to the situation.


The horse reared up on its hind legs, pawing the air and neighing loudly.

What conclusion can you draw from the sentence above?

a)

The horse was white.

b)

The horse was sleepy.

c)

The horse was excited.

d)

The horse was calm.

51.
I am so excited! I have on my new dress and dancing shoes that make a fun noise each time I take a step. Today is going to be a great day! I just hope I don’t mess up!

You can infer :
a)
a. I am about to go to a birthday party
b)
b. I am wearing my favorite dress
c)
c. I am going to perform a dance today
52.

I begin the day with my small tools to clean my patient's teeth. I placed the paper bib on her and shined a light down so I could see. I found one cavity! After all the teeth were cleaned, I gave her a toothbrush.

a)

cashier

b)

clown

c)

teacher

d)

dentist

53.

When I get to work I pass out papers and set up a game for the kids to play. When everyone arrives, we read a story and discuss it. The bell rings and it is time for lunch. I correct some papers and prepare the next lesson.

a)

teacher

b)

doctor

c)

actor

d)

chef

54.

I put on my white shirt and begin chopping carrots. Behind me is a pot of boiling broth. I choose some nice herbs and chop them to place into the soup. When it is done, I pour a bowl of hot soup and hand it to the waiter.

a)

teacher

b)

police officer

c)

chef

d)

actor

55.

Today has been very busy. I replaced a knee and set a broken arm into a cast. Now, I am examining a patient with a sore leg. He may need some medicine. Later, I take off my white coat and stethoscope and relax.

a)

farmer

b)

doctor

c)

police officer

d)

dentist

56.

I sat with my toes in the hot sand digging a hole with my new shovel and pail. I turned to grab my sandwich and noticed a seagull flying away with it. Since I had no lunch, I grabbed my snorkel and headed into the waves.

a)

grocery store

b)

circus

c)

school

d)

beach

57.

What is the theme of a story?

a)

the mood of the story

b)

The story's setting

c)

What the author wants to teach the reader

d)

What the narrator says in the story

58.

What is theme?

a)

the main idea

b)

the characters

c)

the message or lesson

d)

the setting

59.

Kevin wasn't worried about his book report. He had three whole weeks to get it done. There was no reason to start right away, because he just got a new video game.


Two weeks passed and Kevin still hadn't picked out a book. By the time he finally got to the library, there wasn't enough time to read the book and write the report. Kevin failed the whole assignment.

a)

Kevin should have done his report first.

b)

Don't put things off until the last minute.

c)

School work is more important the playing.

60.
What is theme?
a)
how the reader feels about the story
b)
What the main character learns 
c)
the title
d)
central message or moral of the story
61.

Which text feature is at the front of a book and shows the sections in page order?

a)

index

b)

table of contents

c)

label

d)

the cover

62.

How does the table of contents help a reader?

a)

find the right book

b)

read more words

c)

find topics and other parts of the book quickly

d)

give definitions of words

63.

Name one of the labels in this diagram:

a)

rain or snow

b)

sun

c)

The Water Cycle

d)

clouds

e)

red arrows

64.

An index helps a reader

a)

quickly find the pages for important words in a book

b)

understand what the definitions of bold words

c)

quickly read the book

d)

understand the parts of a picture

65.

5 + 4

a)

9

b)

10

c)

8

d)

7

66.

An opinion is

a)

a statement that can be proved as true

b)

a person's thoughts or feelings on a topic

67.
Horses eat hay and oats.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
68.
Ms. Silver is the best teacher at Merryhill!
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
69.
African elephants have larger ears than Asian elephants.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
70.
Fact or Opinion?
There are 12 months in a year.
a)
fact
b)
opinion
71.
These are the best cupcakes you will ever eat!
a)
fact
b)
opinion
72.

People use their legs to walk

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

73.

That boy is good to ride his bike.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

74.

The sun rises and sets every single day.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

75.
Which word comes LAST in ABC order?
pixie, pizza, place, pit
a)
pixie
b)
pizza
c)
place
d)
pit
76.
Which word comes FIRST in ABC order?
tree, rock, queen, plate
a)
tree
b)
rock
c)
queen
d)
plate
77.
Put these words in ABC order.
classic, clasp, clamp, clack
a)
clack, clamp, clasp, classic
b)
classic, clasp, clamp, clack
c)
clack, clamp, clasp, classic
d)
clack, clamp, classic, clasp
78.
Which word would you find on the same page as the following guide words; 
kiwi---knit
a)
king
b)
kitty
c)
knob
d)
knife
79.
What word would  not appear on a page with the following guide words?
sideways-----silly
a)
sight
b)
silent
c)
siding
d)
silver
80.
Which word would you find on the same page as the following guide words; 
lowercase---lunchroom
a)
low
b)
loudspeaker
c)
lump
81.
Which word below would not be on the same page as the following guide words
take---talk
a)
talent
b)
takeout
c)
tail
82.
Which word comes FIRST in ABC order?
tree, rock, queen, plate
a)
tree
b)
rock
c)
queen
d)
plate
83.
Put these words in ABC order.
classic, clasp, clamp, clack
a)
clack, clamp, clasp, classic
b)
classic, clasp, clamp, clack
c)
clack, clamp, clasp, classic
d)
clack, clamp, classic, clasp
84.

I forgot my lunch at home so my mom brought it to me.

The red part of the sentence is the

a)

conflict

b)

resolution

85.

It is raining outside so I ran and got an umbrella. The red part of the sentence is the

a)

conflict

b)

resolution

86.

Kevin got sick and went to the doctor. The red part of the sentence is the

a)

conflict

b)

resolution

87.

I dropped my cup of juice on the floor so I cleaned it up with a mop. The red part of the sentence is the

a)

conflict

b)

resolution

88.

Given the guide words BASE - BATCH, what word can you find on the same page?

a)

baste

b)

burn

c)

bagger

d)

bend

89.

Given the guide words PITCH FORK - PLAIN, what word can you find on the same dictionary page?

a)

petty

b)

plaid

c)

picture

d)

paste

90.

Which word is found on a dictionary page with the following guide words: dance-dime?

a)

dipper

b)

dog

c)

dad

d)

dangle

91.

Which word is found on a dictionary page with the following guide words: meat-mop?

a)

map

b)

mean

c)

mother

d)

mingle

92.

Who's he?

a)

Flash

b)

Shazam

c)

Wizard

d)

Human target

93.

Who are they?

a)

X-men

b)

Fantastic four

c)

Avengers

d)

Guardians of the galaxy

94.

Who is he?

a)

Darkstorm

b)

Black panther

c)

Catspaw

d)

Cyborg

95.

Who is this?

a)

Peppa Pig

b)

Danny Dog

c)

Pedro Pony

d)

Granny Pig

96.

Which character do you think this is?

a)

A girl

b)

Dora

c)

A girl with a backpack

d)

All of the above

97.

Who do you think this is from the paw patrol?

a)

Skye

b)

Marshall

c)

Chase

d)

Ryder

98.

What character is he?

a)

Donald

b)

Nemo

c)

Pluto

d)

Jafar

99.

Who is this character?

a)

Timon

b)

Pumba

c)

Alice

d)

Nala

100.

Who is She?

a)

Ariel

b)

Princess Sofia

c)

Rapunzel

d)

Elsa

101.

Who is this character?

a)

Anna

b)

Sofia

c)

Rapunzel

d)

Jasmin

102.

Who is this character?

a)

Winnie

b)

Stitch

c)

Baloo

d)

Goofy

103.

Who is she?

a)

Mushu

b)

Nala

c)

Olaf

d)

Merida

104.

Who is she ?

a)

Terk

b)

Lilo Pelekai

c)

Stitch

d)

Clarabelle

105.

Who is this Character?

a)

Sheriff Woody

b)

Bob

c)

Forky

d)

Jessie

106.

Who is this charater?

a)

Benni

b)

Simba

c)

Michi

d)

Luil

107.

What story are these characters from?

a)

Dumbo

b)

Toy Story

c)

Frozen

d)

Winnie the pooh