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ELA Pre-Test

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 2hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A very sudden change in the expected outcome of the plot is called a....
a)
flashback
b)
flash forward
c)
plot twist
d)
climax
2.
A sudden and vivid memory of a past event is called a...
a)
climax
b)
flash forward
c)
external conflict
d)
flashback
3.
The main message, moral, or life lesson that the author is trying to teach you is known as the....
a)
resolution
b)
falling action
c)
theme
d)
plot
4.
The beginning of a story where the setting and characters are introduced is known as the...
a)
climax
b)
conflict
c)
exposition
d)
resolution
5.
The turning point in the story is known as the...
a)
conflict
b)
climax
6.
The setting of a story is:
a)
Time and place where the action occurs
b)
Character changes by the end of the story
c)
Interrupt the normal sequence of events to tell about something that happened in the past (or future)
d)
Story is written the order the events actually occurred
7.
What are two types of conflict?
a)
Plot/Theme
b)
Static/Dynamic
c)
External/Internal
d)
Tone/Mood
8.
What is a character?
a)
A person (or animal) in a story
b)
When a story leaves the reader in suspense 
c)
A feeling of excitement of tension
d)
Story is written the order the events actually occurred
9.
Which part of the plot is the most exciting, “highest” point of the story?
a)
Exposition
b)
Resolution
c)
Rising Action
d)
Climax
10.
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?
a)
share with your neighbor
b)
work before you play
c)
be respectful
d)
don't be greedy
11.
What could be a theme of the following: 
In 1946, Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers.  He became the first African American to play basball in Major Leagues.  Robinson's first game was opening day of the 1947 season. He faced the Boston Braves.  He also faced a hostile crowd. 
a)
Join the Dodgers 
b)
Fish out of Water 
c)
Follow your dreams 
d)
Always play baseball 
12.
The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
a)
Diction
b)
Alliteration
c)
Simile
d)
Theme
13.

A brief reference to a real or fictional person, event, place, or work of art.

a)

Allusion

b)

Free Verse

c)

Rhythm

d)

Personification

14.
Poetry that does not rhyme or have a measurable meter.
a)
Free Verse
b)
Stanza
c)
Tone
d)
Onomatopoeia
15.

A figure of speech in which an exaggerated statement is made.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Personification

c)

Idiom

d)

Metaphor

16.

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things without using connecting words, such as “like” or “as.”

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Personification

17.

A word that sounds like what it means.

a)

Onomatopoeia

b)

Idiom

c)

Metaphor

d)

Personification

18.

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things using connecting words, such as “like” or “as.”

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

19.

A unified group of lines in poetry. This is often marked by spacing between sections of the poem.

a)

Stanza

b)

Free Verse

c)

Verse

d)

Meter

20.
An object or action that means something more than its literal meaning.
a)
Symbol
b)
Theme
c)
Allusion
d)
Enjambment
21.
What character trait is revealed in this passage?
Jonathan looked at the homeless dog walking down the street of his neighborhood.  He approached the dog, slowly cautiously, with his hands stretched outward.  After gaining his trust, Jonathan took the dog home, gave him a warm bath, and big bowl of food.
a)
impulsive
b)
obsessed
c)
humble
d)
compassionate
22.
Tom is described as being very fit, healthy, tall, and strong. Based on this description, we can infer that Tom ___________________.
a)
eats junk food all day.
b)
possibly plays a sport -- maybe basketball -- to stay healthy.
c)
doesn't care about his health.
d)
likes to sleep in on the weekends.
23.

Inferencing means...

a)

understanding exactly what the text says

b)

using logic to read between the lines

c)

determining what's a fact and what's an opinion

d)

using word parts to decode an unknown word

24.

It is snowing. Your friend Justina is coming to sleep over. She texts your that she's on her way but will be late. What is the best inference you can make?

a)

Justina is doing her homework.

b)

Justina is babysitting her brother.

c)

Traffic is slow due to the weather.

d)

Justina can't come to your house.

25.

Your mother is wearing a rain coat. When she comes inside, she puts down an umbrella. The best inference you could make is that....

a)

she is picking your brother up from school

b)

she needs to go grocery shopping

c)

it is raining outside

d)

it is May

26.

A girl tells you her cat's name is Grumpy Gus. You might infer that the cat...

a)

is a kitten

b)

is often in a bad mood

c)

is large

d)

is in your backyard

27.

In First Person point of view the narrator...

a)

tells their own story.

b)

tells a story about someone else.

28.

If a story is told in third-person point of view, the narrator

a)

is NOT a character in the story

b)

is a character in the story

29.

The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. I thought of nothing other than the next step. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.

a)

First Person Point of View

b)

Second Person Point of View

c)

Third Person Point of View

30.

You ran as fast as you could up the hill. Although you were hot and exhausted, you knew if you kept your pace, you would win the race.

a)

1st person POV

b)

2nd person POV

c)

3rd person POV

31.
Adrian was anxious when he got home from school Thursday afternoon. Ms. Arellano gave so much homework and he knew that his mom wouldn't let him play video games unless all of his homework was done. 
a)
1st person POV
b)
2nd person POV
c)
3rd person POV
32.

Read and answer the question!


Some people find it hard to wake up in the morning. That is a problem. A woman had an idea. She made a special wake-up clock. Here is how it works. The clock beeps to wake you. You still want to sleep. You try to turn it off. The clock does not go off. It keeps beeping. It uses its wheels to move. It moves around your room. You must get up to find the clock. That wakes you up. Good morning!


How does the clock help people wake up?

a)

It moves around your room

b)

It beeps and does not go off

c)

It is special

d)

It moves AND it beeps

33.

Read and answer the questions!


Water comes in three forms: liquid, solid, and gas.

Water can be a liquid. It flows. It has no shape of its own. A liquid takes the shape of its container.

Water can be a solid. Solids have their own shape. Water in its solid form is called ice.

Water can be a gas. Gas has no shape. Water in its gas form is called vapor.


What is this text mostly about?

a)

Types of liquid

b)

states of matter

c)

forms of water

d)

gas has no shape

34.
What is a noun?
a)
Person, Place, Thing, or Idea
b)
An Action or State of Being
c)
Modifies a Noun or Pronoun
d)
Modifies a Verb, Adjective, or Adverb
35.
What is a verb?
a)
Person, Place, Thing, or Idea
b)
An Action or State of Being
c)
Modifies a Noun or Pronoun
d)
Modifies a Verb, Adjective, or Adverb
36.
What is an adverb?
a)
Person, Place, Thing or Idea
b)
An Action or State of Being
c)
Modifies a Noun or Pronoun
d)
Modifies a Verb, Adjective, or Adverb
37.
What is an adjective?
a)
Person, Place, Thing, or Idea
b)
An Action or State of Being
c)
Modifies a Noun or Pronoun
d)
Modifies a Verb, Adjective, or Adverb
38.
These are connecting words that join words, phrases and clauses.
a)
Interjection
b)
Conjunction
c)
Article
d)
Preposition
39.
These words interrupt sentences with their strong emotions.
a)
Interjection
b)
Conjunction
c)
Article
d)
Preposition
40.
These words take the place of nouns in sentences. 
a)
Verb
b)
Interjection
c)
Adjective
d)
Pronoun
41.
These little adjectives (a, an, the) help us know if something is specific or not.
a)
Interjection
b)
Conjunction
c)
Article
d)
Preposition
42.
These words show relationships between nouns and pronouns.
a)
Interjection
b)
Conjunction
c)
Article
d)
Preposition
43.
Identify the green word's part of speech.
The marble fell down the drain.
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
44.
Identify the green word's part of speech.
The shiny quarter caught her eye.
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
45.
Identify the green word's part of speech.
Andrew ran quickly to his seat.
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
46.
Identify the green word's part of speech.
Andrew quickly ran to his seat.
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
47.
Identify the green word's part of speech.
Jaime forgot her pencil.
a)
Noun
b)
Adjective
c)
Adverb
d)
Pronoun
48.
Identify the green word's part of speech.
Wow! I can't believe that actually happened!
a)
Conjunction
b)
Interjection
c)
Preposition
d)
Noun
49.
Identify the green word's part of speech.
I like pizza and ice cream.
a)
Conjunction
b)
Interjection
c)
Preposition
d)
Verb
50.
Identify the green word's part of speech.
The cat is hiding under the sofa.
a)
Conjunction
b)
Interjection
c)
Preposition
d)
Pronoun
51.
Identify the green word's part of speech.
Ann handed a pencil to her classmate.
a)
Preposition
b)
Article
c)
Noun
d)
Verb
52.
Identify the green word's part of speech.
Sarah was exhausted.
a)
Action Verb
b)
Linking Verb
c)
Adverb
d)
Adjective
53.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I wanted to buy cookies chips and, candy.
b)
I wanted to buy cookies chips and candy.
c)
I wanted to buy cookies, chips, and candy.
54.
Is this sentence written correctly with commas? 
Would you like cherry, coke or plain coke? 
a)
Correct 
b)
Incorrect
55.

The dogs over ____________ have been known to dig many holes.

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

56.

My cousins complain when __________ bored.

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

57.

Jackson and Jillian found ________ children playing at the park.

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

58.

My brother was ______ tired to go to the movie last night.

a)

to

b)

two

c)

too

59.

_______ the best students ever!

a)

Your

b)

You're

60.
Be sure to tie both of your __________ before the race begins.
a)
shoees
b)
shoe's
c)
shoes