WorksheetsTest Review
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 14mins
At the beginning of "The Fun They Had," what caused Margie to hate school even more than ever?
learning about real teachers instead of teaching machines
reading an old book that Tommy has found in his attic
doing poorly on test after test in geography
having no friends in school anymore
In "The Fun They Had," how is Margie's teacher different from the teachers that most students who attend schools today have?
Margie's teacher has been told very little about her.
Margie's teacher is a person at a remote location.
Margie's teacher is her mother.
Margie's teacher is a machine.
In "The Fun They Had," why does Margie's mother have the county inspector visit?
to reprogram Margie's teacher
to punish Margie for her poor grades
to explain what Margie needs to learn
to give Margie personal instruction in geography
In "The Fun They Had," which of these things are unfamiliar to Margie until she learns about them from Tommy or his book? Choose 3.
tests
homework
group learning
human teachers
school buildings
At which of these events would a person most likely speak sorrowfully?
a funeral
a concert
a wedding
a graduation
Which of these adjectives would best describe someone who loftily answers a question?
inspirational
thoughtful
snobby
kind
If a person behaves nonchalantly, how does he or she most likely feel?
sad
angry
worried
carefree
Who makes the comment “That’s the problem with the world today,” which appears at the beginning of the blog post “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?”
a teacher
the author
a TV reporter
the author’s father
According to “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?” how did the author’s father find out what the temperature was when he was a young boy?
by checking his phone
by watching television
by making a phone call
by listening to the radio
In “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?” what is the most likely reason that the author’s father becomes excited when he sees his daughter eating cereal?
It reminds him of a meal his mother used to make.
He is happy that she appreciates his favorite cereal.
It reminds him of an old commercial that he once enjoyed.
He is glad that she is taking the time to eat without electronics.
Which of these situations most clearly illustrates the meaning of nostalgic?
Grandma loves to look at photos taken when her children were young.
Mike allowed his nephews to hand him tools as he fixed the tractor.
A variety of berry pies are available at the bakery near the post office.
The mayor called the meeting of City Council to order at 7:00 p.m.
In which of the following situations is a vehicle moving gradually?
The ambulance zoomed in and out of the traffic along Route 3.
The sled whooshed down the driveway, banking at each curve.
The bulldozer inched forward toward the edge of the pit.
The sailboat skipped merrily across the sunlit waves.
If an episode of a television drama is a continuation of a previous show, which of the following must be true?
The episode has many new characters.
The episode is the next part of the story.
The episode has some different characters.
The episode takes place in a new location.
The author of “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?” asks, “Will they laugh at us for using pieces of green paper to buy things?” To what is she referring?
coupons
dollar bills
fake money
credit cards
