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Milestones Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Read this sentence:
The throb of their alien-sounding, high-pitched screeches filled the air.
What does the author's word choice suggest about the sound the cicadas make?
a)
It is so fascinating that everyone should hear it.
b)
The sounds are rhythmic and musical.
c)
The noise is both awful and annoying
d)
The screeches are dangerous enough to lead to hearing loss.
2.
Read this sentence:
Cicadas appear only in this part of the world, and they appear every 17 years, ON THE DOT.
Why does the author choose the figurative phrase ON THE DOT?
a)
To describe the small holes made by cicadas when they hatch.
b)
To highlight their extraordinary life cycles
c)
To highlight the precise location where they can be seen
d)
To suggest the regularity of when they will emerge
3.
Read this sentence:
The park's ISOLATION is part of the allure.
What does the word ISOLATION mean in the sentence?
a)
beauty
b)
popularity
c)
vastness
d)
separatness
4.
Read the sentences below:
And because there was only daylight, it was hot, so hot that sleep was impossible. The people, already tired from long hours of work, became short tempered and irritable. Everyone was ON EDGE.
What does the phrase ON EDGE mean in the last sentence?
a)
touchy & grumpy
b)
hot & sweaty
c)
tired & overworked
d)
scared & worried
5.
Read the sentences below:
And because there was only daylight, it was hot, so hot that sleep was impossible. The people, already tired from long hours of work, became short tempered and irritable. Everyone was ON EDGE.
What context clues in the sentences helped you determine the meaning of the phrase ON EDGE? 
a)
it was so hot
b)
so hot that sleep was impossible
c)
tired from long hours of work
d)
tempered and irritable
6.
Read this sentence:
From the age of nine through her teens, she was employed as a worker in a textile mill in Manchester, New Hampshire.
What phrase can be taken out of the sentence without changing the meaning?
a)
through her teens
b)
as a worker
c)
in a textile mill
d)
in Manchester, New Hampshire
7.
What sentence below is evidence of author bias?
a)
Horses are the most magnificent animals to own.
b)
Horses have 205 bones in their skeleton.
c)
Horses can sleep both lying down and standing up.
d)
Domestic horses have a lifespan of around 25 years.
8.
Read the sentence below:
Women's suffrage organizations faced determined resistance from groups who argued that a woman's place was in the home, not in the political arena.
What does the word resistance mean?
a)
opposition
b)
agreement
c)
question
d)
approval
9.
Read the sentences below:
Women's suffrage organizations faced determined resistance from groups who argued that a woman's place was in the home, not in the political arena.
Which words provide a clue to the meaning of resistance?
a)
in the political arena
b)
in the home
c)
groups who argued
d)
in the government
10.
A bold wind grabbed Mia's cap as she and her parents hiked down the trail.
What does the bolded figure of speech mean in the sentence?
a)
The wind was bold an pushy.
b)
The wind blew Mia's cap off her head.
The wind blew Mia's cap off her head.
c)
Mia took her cap off her head because of the wind.
d)
Someone took Mia's cap.
11.
When they reached the pond, Mia exclaimed, "There must be a million ducks here!"
What does the bolded figure of speech mean in the sentence?
a)
There are one million ducks at the pond.
b)
I've never seen ducks before.
c)
There are a lot of ducks.
d)
I can guess the number of ducks.
12.
Suddenly, clouds gathered and chased the sun out of the sky.
What does the bolded figure of speech mean in the sentence?
a)
The clouds were faster than the sun.
b)
The clouds pushed the sun out of the sky forever.
c)
The clouds had an important meeting.
d)
The sun disappeared quickly when clouds filled the sky.
13.
The rain ignored Mia and her family's plans to go out on a rowboat.
What does the bolded figure of speech mean in the sentence?
a)
The rain did not affect the plans Mia and her family had.
b)
Mia and her family enjoyed their time out in a rowboat.
c)
Other people enjoyed rowboats, but not Mia's family.
d)
Mia's family had made plans, but now it was raining.
14.

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was

"presentable," as Alice had often said.


What type of work does Paul do?

a)

A lawyer

b)

a doctor

c)

a construction worker

d)

a garbage man

15.

RESEARCH

Choose the most reliable website to research global warming.

a)

epa.gov

b)

livescience.com

c)

wikipedia.org

d)

toolstosurvivewarming.com

16.

1Exercise is really good for one’s physical and mental health. 2It is proven that aerobic exercise is good for the heart, which is very important for the cardiovascular system. 3I used to run every day, but now I go to dance classes to get my aerobic exercise. 4Strength training is important for maintaining muscle mass and improving bone density. 5Both muscle mass and bone density can decrease as we age, so improving them through strength training is important. 6All kinds of exercise have been shown to relieve depression, anxiety, and stress.

Which sentence should be removed because it is irrelevant?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

17.

Which source would be the most likely to contain useful, current information about diving on shipwrecks?

a)

an encyclopedia article about ships

b)

a recent article by a marine archaeologist in Smithsonian Magazine about treasures found by divers in wrecked ships

c)

an interview with a classmate who has a metal detector he uses to search for coins

d)

a personal blog about a vacation spent diving on a sunken ship

18.

a word that has the same meaning (big: large)

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

c)

figurative word

d)

connotative word

19.

a word that has opposite meaning (big: small)

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

c)

figurative word

d)

connotative word

20.

to draw a conclusion using evidence, clues, and what you already know, an educated guess.

a)

infer

b)

guess

c)

conclusion

d)

response

21.

main events of a story: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

a)

plot

b)

central idea

c)

theme

d)

summary

22.

small version of a passage with most important or key details only

a)

summary

b)

central idea

c)

plot

d)

theme

23.

the reason a person writes a passage or text (explain, inform, entertain, persuade)

a)

central idea

b)

author's purpose

c)

objective

d)

biased

24.

not based on opinion

a)

biased

b)

summary

c)

objective

d)

synonym

25.

Read this sentence from the passage.


The wind was strong, knocking off her hat and turning her fingers into icicles, as she tried to grip the wing.


In this sentence, the author is trying to

a)

show readers how Eliza has never jumped with a parachute.

b)

encourage readers to learn to do plane stunts.

c)

cause readers to have a feeling of suspense.

d)

suggest to readers that Bessie doesn’t care about Eliza’s safety.

26.

Which word should be deleted to eliminate redundancy?

It is a true fact that the U.S. has more divorces per capital than any country in the world.

a)

fact

b)

true

c)

more

d)

country

27.

How can you write this sentence to contain precise language?


The waves came into the shore.

a)

All day long, the blue waves crashed into the sand.

b)

The waves came into the shore with a great whooshing sound.

c)

The waves crashed and danced along the shore, moving up and down in a graceful and gentle rhythm like they were dancing.

28.

Which is correct?

a)

Susie enjoyed her fun surprise party.

b)

Susie enjoyed her fun, surprise party.

29.
Which sentence is written MOST clearly and correctly? 
a)
Filled with creamy caramel, Dane enjoyed the surprisingly filling candy bar.
b)
Filled with creamy caramel, the candy bar Dane enjoyed was surprisingly filling.
30.

Evidence that DOES connect to the claim is _____________ evidence.

a)

Relevant

b)

Irrelevant

31.
Counterclaim is: 
a)
making someone care
b)
the other side of the argument
32.

The claim: video games are helpful.

An example of a counterclaim would be:

a)

video games improve coordination

b)

video games might also help improve visual skills

c)

video games can be used to simulate trainings for soldiers

d)

violent video games increase your heart rate in a negative way

33.
There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
a)
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
b)
It is also fun to look for shells.
c)
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
d)
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
34.

What is the central idea?


An important farm crop in the United States is cotton. Cotton is used for making clothing. Cotton is still a popular choice for clothes because it is easy to clean and last a long time.

a)

Cotton is the most important U.S. crop.

b)

Cotton is not used today.

c)

Cotton is important for making clothes.

35.

How many paragraphs will your essay contain?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

36.

In an informational essay, I should use the phrases "I believe" or "I think"

a)

True

b)

False

37.

What is the thesis?

a)

a sentence that states what the essay is going to be about

b)

it is the same thing as a hook

c)

It is in the body paragraphs

d)

the context in the essay

38.

The thesis statement is the

a)

first sentence of the introduction

b)

one of the supporting sentences

c)

the last sentence of the introduction

d)

can be anywhere in the introduction

39.

Which sentence is the formal way of saying, “He asked for more cash.”

a)

He wants more money.

b)

Better give him more dough.

c)

I need some extra bucks.

d)

He requested more money.

40.

Today, it is not uncommon to see women wearing high-heeled shoes. However, the first high-heeled shoes were actually made for men back in the 1500s. The heels helped soldiers keep their feet in the stirrups of their saddles as they rode into battle.

a)

Perdusade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

41.

“Once upon a time in a magical kingdom, there lived a great hero. He was about to set out on a dangerous quest!”

a)

Inform

b)

Persuade

c)

Entertain

42.
Identify the Text Structure:
Even though both Disney World and Disney Land were built by Walt Disney himself, they are not the same theme park. Built in 1971 in Orlando, Florida, the main park at Disney World, The Magic Kingdom, features a huge Cinderella Castle. Disney Land, on the other hand, was built in 1955 in California and features Sleeping Beauty’s Castle. While Disney World has four different theme parks, Disney Land only has two. Even with their differences, they are both popular tourist destinations for children and adults! 
a)
Compare & Contrast 
b)
Cause & Effect 
c)
Problem & Solution 
43.
Identify the Text Structure:
Tornados form when wind speeds at two different altitudes, or heights, are different,causing a horizontal, rotating column of air. A funnel cloud is created when the column of air gets caught in a large thunderstorm called a supercell. When it meets the supercell, the rotating column speeds up and the rain and hail in the thunderstorm cause the funnel to touch down.
a)
Cause & Effect
b)
Compare & Contrast
c)
Problem &Solution
44.
Some dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring a lost animal to the shelter. Some of these dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to get a new pet. what type of text structure is this?
a)
cause and effect
b)
description
c)
problem and solution
d)
compare and contrast
45.

I went through the light

a)

Clause

b)

Phrase

46.

The dog is playing catch.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

47.

Because I studied hard for my test.

a)

Dependent Clause

b)

Independent Clause

48.
When the day ends, we can all go home and make cookies.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
49.
Before I went to school, I had a huge cup of coffee.
a)
dependent clause
b)
independent clause
50.
The practice of taking someone else’s work or ideas and passing them off as one’s own.
a)
Citation
b)
Bibliography
c)
Plagiarism
d)
Newton's Law
51.

Which is correct?

a)

She rode her bike over the long dirt road.

b)

She rode her bike over the long, dirt road

52.
Which sentence uses a coordinate adjective correctly?
a)
He was wearing a comfy and soft shirt.
b)
He was wearing a soft, comfy shirt.
c)
He was wearing comfy soft shirt.
d)
He was wearing a shirt that was soft and comfy.
53.

Which word is unnecessary in the sentence?

The dead corpse was found in the church yard.

a)

dead

b)

corpse

c)

church yard

54.
Choose the sentence with the modifier in the correct place.
a)
The clerk sold the scarf to the woman with the red print.
b)
The clerk sold the scarf with the red print to the woman.
55.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The teacher's broken umbrella was in the coat room.
b)
The broken teacher's umbrella was in the coat room.
56.

What is the meaning of the allusion?

My brother is a regular Einstein! He always seems to know the answer!

a)

His brother is unintelligent

b)

His brother works hard

c)

His brother is intelligent

d)

His brother is lazy

57.

In the story A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, a penny-pinching and bitter Ebenezer Scrooge values money more than people.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

Our neighbor has a reputation for being a Scrooge, so we don't even stop at his door any more when we're fundraising.

a)

generous

b)

kind

c)

stingy

d)

jealous

58.

What is the meaning of the allusion: I'm no Hercules, but I could open that jelly jar for you.

a)

I am a Greek god.

b)

I really like jelly.

c)

I am strong.

d)

Do you have peanut butter?

59.

Drama is written with the intent to perform.

a)

True

b)

False

60.
Conversation between two or more characters
a)
Monologue
b)
Dialect
c)
Conversation
d)
Dialogue
61.

A long speech by one character to one or more other characters onstage.

a)

dialogue

b)

monologue

c)

script

d)

Soliloquy

62.

What are instructions that tell the actors what to do?

a)

Actors

b)

Dialogue

c)

Setting

d)

Stage Directions

63.
The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.
a)
Therefore
b)
Nonetheless
c)
Otherwise
64.
You must buy the tickets; ___, we won't be able to see that play.
a)
otherwise
b)
although
c)
besides
65.
Whenever a student turns in a ticket, they need to write their name.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
66.
Meghan couldn't wake up this morning.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
67.

The football team lost their first game on Friday, and the community was surprised.  

a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
68.

We won the game, but my uniform was muddy because it rained the entire time.

a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
69.

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

a)

Skim through the story

b)

Think about what the character has learned

c)

Just read the beginning of the story

d)

Read only the ending of the story

70.

Which of the following is an example of theme?

a)

Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

b)

Happiness

c)

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

d)

Jack risked his life to save Jane.

71.
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
a)
Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
b)
Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
c)
How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.
d)
Life is short; make the most of it.
72.

I am extremely bored.

a)

Literal

b)

Figurative

73.

I’m dying of boredom.

a)

Literal

b)

Figurative

74.

The fire hungrily devoured everything in its path.

a)

Personification

b)

Metaphor

c)

Idiom

d)

Allusion

75.

The sun is a flower, that blooms for just one hour.

a)

Personification

b)

Metaphor

c)

Simile

d)

Alliteration

76.
"The last day of school is like a day at the beach - easy and relaxing." The kind of figurative language used here is _______ 
a)
personification
b)
hyperbole
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
77.

Becky borrowed Ben's book

a)

Simile

b)

Alliteration

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Metaphor

78.
If somebody says "We need to address the elephant in the room," they're using which figurative language device?
a)
Idiom
b)
Metaphor
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Alliteration
79.

5. Connotation is a word's ___________.

a)

synonym

b)

anyonym

c)

emotional meaning

d)

literal, dictionary definition

80.

Diction is the literary term that means

a)

The connections we have with words

b)

An author's choice of words

c)

The definition of words

d)

The common way of speaking with friends

81.
What is the tone of the following text?
"I will not!" she shouted.  "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you run away and hide, you coward!" 
a)
pleased
b)
suspicious 
c)
happy
d)
angry
82.

2. Which phrase has a negative connotation?

a)

Squandered his time

b)

Invested his time

83.

1. Which phrase has a positive connotation?

a)

A strong reek

b)

A strong aroma

84.

What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

a)

Indirect characterization shows things that reveal the personality of the character while direct characterization tells the audience what the character's personality is.

b)

Direct characterization reveals character traits through thoughts only while indirect reveals the character traits through other things.

c)

Indirect characterization relies on the reader's ability to determine the setting and plot, and direct characterization tells you what the setting and plot are.

d)

Direct characterization is always used, but indirect characterization is not commonly used in writing.

85.

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

a)

He tapped his foot anxiously.

b)

"I wouldn't trust that man," said Ma.

c)

Frank was a shy, quiet person.

d)

Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.

86.

A character that is well-developed

a)

Round

b)

Flat

c)

Static

d)

Dynamic

87.

A character that changes throughout the story

a)

Round

b)

Flat

c)

Static

d)

Dynamic

88.

Craig is a football player training over the summer for next season. The coach demands that all players come in at 6:00 AM and lift weights until 8:00 AM, when practice begins. Craig gets there at 5:00 AM to begin his training.


What character trait does Craig exhibit?

a)

eager

b)

selfish

c)

encouraging

d)

dedicated

89.
How can you know that something is written in first person point of view?
a)
pronouns like I, my and him are used
b)
the author is addressing the reader
c)
the narrator is not in the story
d)
pronouns like I, my and we are used
90.
What is third person omniscient Point of View?
a)
when the narrator, which is usually the main character  is telling the story from his or hers perspective.
b)
is a narrator that tells a story using the word YOU which places the reader in the story 
c)
The position which a narrator sees and understands what is happening 
d)
 the narrator knows all the thoughts, actions, and feelings of all characters. 
91.
When the narrator uses the pronouns, "she", "he", and "them", the story is written in...
a)
1st person point of view
b)
3rd person point of view
c)
2nd person point of view
d)
none of the above
92.
Dialogue is
a)
a conversation between/amongst characters
b)
a verb
c)
when the narrator tells you what is happening in a story
d)
boring
93.
Put __________________ around a speaker's exact words.
a)
commas
b)
speaker tags
c)
quotation marks
d)
An indent
94.
Choose the sentence that uses quotation marks correctly.
a)
Polly shouted, "I want a cracker!"
b)
Polly shouted! "I want a cracker."
c)
Polly shouted, "I want a cracker"!
d)
"Polly shouted," I want a cracker!
95.
pencil is to write as knife is to_______
a)
cut
b)
sharp
c)
spoon
d)
marker
96.
finger is to hand as leaf is to________
a)
body
b)
tree
c)
grass
d)
ground
97.
swimming : fish :: flying :________
a)
whales
b)
babies
c)
birds
d)
cars
98.
What can you infer is wrong with Carol?
a)
She is upset because she has been waiting on hold for a long time.
b)
She is sick and calling in to work.
c)
She hit her head.
d)
Her coffee is too hot!
99.
Grandpa sees that his chocolate cake is all gone.  Brad has crumbs on his mouth. What do you think happened?
a)
Brad baked his own cake.
b)
Brad needs to brush his teeth better.
c)
Brad ate Grandpa's chocolate cake.
d)
Brad ate Grandpa
100.
"Troy stuttered, blushed and shook as he addressed the crowd."
What can you infer about Troy from this statement? 
a)
Troy enjoys public speaking
b)
Troy is nervous
c)
Troy is an actor
d)
Troy has food poisoning

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