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Unit 1 Review Questions

Total questions: 82

Worksheet time: 2hrs 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The five W's are Who, What, When, Where, and _____. 
a)
Whether
b)
Which
c)
Why
d)
Whenever
2.
What is the main purpose of the 5 W's?
a)
to discover the main idea
b)
to find important details
c)
to learn about the author
d)
to understand why the story was written
3.
Which of the 5 W questions would you ask to learn about the setting?
a)
Where and what?
b)
Where and when?
c)
Who and what?
d)
Who and when?
4.
You would ask the question "who" to learn about the _____?
a)
character
b)
plot
c)
setting
d)
theme
5.
Where does this story take place? 
Eva and Jackson got to the bus stop, but no one was there.  "We're going to be late again!" exclaimed Jackson.  "It's your fault. I hate being your twin. Waiting for you makes me late everywhere we go." Jackson didn't see Anna.  "Hi, guys!" she said with a smile. "You're not late.  You're early." 
a)
at school
b)
at the bus stop
c)
at Eva and Jackson's house
d)
at Anna's house
6.

Jamya always says "please" and "thank you" when she asks for something from the teacher. She is very ___________.

a)

Selfish

b)

Polite

c)

Rude

d)

Nice

7.

Rosa always shares her pencils with the people in her table row. She is so ___________.

a)

Grumpy

b)

Reckless

c)

Bossy

d)

Generous

8.

Ms. Romulus has gone skydiving, jumped off cliffs, and zip-lined through a forest. She is very _____________.

a)

Lazy

b)

Responsible

c)

Reckless

d)

Adventurous

9.

Mr. Arable wanted to kill the pig because it was a runt. He is a _____________ kind of character.

a)

Kind

b)

Grumpy

c)

Cruel

d)

Rude

10.

In the story "The Absent Author", Dink is a _____________ kind of character because he is working very hard to use all the clues to search and find Wallace Wallis.

a)

Honest

b)

Confident

c)

Determined

d)

Serious

11.

Elismel thinks she's the best at dancing. She is always bragging and talking about how great she is and how she can beat anyone in Battle Dance Fridays. She is so _____________.

a)

Bossy

b)

Curious

c)

Determined

d)

Boastful

12.

Harib raced down the hall even though the floor was wet. My teacher said he could have fallen and gotten hurt. His behavior was _____________________.

a)

Reckless

b)

Smart

c)

Amazing

d)

Scary

13.

Zola would always write little sweet notes to leave on her teacher's desk to brighten up their day. She is very ___________.

a)

Brave

b)

Grumpy

c)

Thoughtful

d)

Loyal

14.

The suspicious man quietly tiptoed into the garden to steal the apples. He is very __________________.

a)

Greedy

b)

Sneaky

c)

Hopeful

d)

Clever

15.
Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?
a)
first
b)
next
c)
then
d)
out
16.
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. 
17.
It was spring. Cathy decided to plant seeds in her garden. First, she planted the seeds. Then, she watered them everyday. Soon the seeds grew into beautiful flowers. 

What happened right before she watered the plants? 
a)
She decided to start a garden. 
b)
It was spring. 
c)
The seeds grew into flowers. 
d)
She planted seeds. 
18.
To sequence means to ____________.
a)
put things in order
b)
to tell what it's mostly about
c)
to figure out what is happening
d)
to call Mrs. Bradley
19.
To sequence means to ____________.
a)
put things in order
b)
to tell what it's mostly about
c)
to figure out what is happening
d)
to call Mrs. Bradley
20.
Marsha wanted to play baseball. Rachel taught Marsha the game after school. She taught her how to hold a bat. She also taught her how to catch the ball. Now Marsha plays the game well. 
What did Rachel teach Marsha first in the game of baseball?
a)
She taught her how to bat. 
b)
She taught her how to hold a bat. 
c)
She taught her how to catch the ball. 
d)
She taught her how to run the bases. 
21.
Jerry went fishing with his father. They left early in the morning. When they got to the lake, Jerry put a worm on his fishing hook. He threw the hook into the water. Jerry was so excited that he caught the biggest fish. 
What happened right after they got to the lake?
a)
Jerry put a worm on his hook. 
b)
Jerry and his father went fishing. 
c)
Jerry threw the hook into the water. 
d)
Jerry caught the biggest fish. 
22.

Graham went shopping after going to the bank. Then, he went to Taco Bell and ordered tacos. He took them home and ate them.

Which came last?

a)

Graham ate Taco Bell at home.

b)

Graham bought Taco Bell.

c)

Graham went shopping.

d)

Graham went to the bank.

23.
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
24.
At the beginning of the story, Jake and Andy go on a hike in the woods. In the middle of the story, Jake falls and breaks his leg so Andy must go find help. At the end of the story, an emergency team carries Jake out of the woods on a stretcher and to the ambulance that takes him to the hospital. 
What is the last thing that happens in the story?
a)
Andy must go find help.
b)
Jake and Andy go hiking.
c)
Jake falls and breaks his leg.
d)
An ambulance takes Jake to the hospital.
25.
Mom took Aaron to the shoe store at the mall. First the shoe salesman measured Aaron's foot. Next, he went to the backroom to get some shoes for Aaron to try. Then Aaron tried on three pairs of shoes. Finally Aaron chose the pair he liked the best and his mother bought them. 
What happened just before Aaron's mom bought the shoes?
a)
Aaron's foot was measured.
b)
Aaron chose a pair of shoes.
c)
His mother bought the shoes.
d)
Aaron tried on three pairs of shoes.
26.

The sweltering weather is so uncomfortable. We turned on all our electric fans but it didn't help much.

a)

stormy

b)

very hot

c)

windy

d)

rainy

27.

Luis was adamant and insisted, "But Mom said she was preparing dinner tonight!"

a)

stubborn

b)

happy

c)

mean

d)

nervous

28.

The new student on our soccer team is a novice because they are just learning how to play.

a)

expert

b)

skilled

c)

beginner

d)

energetic

29.

Aaron is a wonderful piano player, but Sophia is more versatile; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano.

a)

boring

b)

exciting

c)

skillful

d)

skinny

30.

Ms. Hallett did not have lunch or breakfast, so she was famished by dinnertime.

a)

dizzy

b)

tired

c)

full

d)

hungry

31.

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

a)

walked

b)

ran

c)

sweated

d)

hiked

32.

The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.

a)

happily

b)

dangerously

c)

gracefully

d)

hopefully

33.

We often travel to New England in autumn to see the bright colors of the foliage.

a)

buildings

b)

trees

c)

mountains

d)

leaves

34.

The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.

a)

serious

b)

fearful

c)

social

d)

lively

35.

The impudent boy was assigned a detention for his inappropriate behavior that occurred during the guest speaker's presentation.

a)

silly

b)

young

c)

rude

d)

unhappy

36.

The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.

a)

serious

b)

fearful

c)

social

d)

lively

37.

The impudent boy was assigned a detention for his inappropriate behavior that occurred during the guest speaker's presentation.

a)

silly

b)

young

c)

rude

d)

unhappy

38.

Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.

a)

fun

b)

cloudy

c)

gloomy

d)

busy

39.

Conner's constant prevaricating caused most of his teachers not to believe him.

a)

lying

b)

crying

c)

being late

d)

talking

40.

A phrase that has a different meaning than what it says.

a)

idiom

b)

simile

c)

hyperbole

d)

metaphor

41.

Comparing two things without using like or as.

a)

metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Oxymoron

d)

Alliteration

42.

Compares two things using like or as.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

oxymoron

d)

hyperbole

43.

Spill the Beans!

a)

Idiom

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Oxymoron

d)

Personification

44.

She is as sneaky as a snake.

a)

Simile

b)

Oxymoron

c)

Idiom

d)

Hyperbole

45.

He is so slow. He is a snail.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Idiom

d)

Hyperbole

46.

He is so slow. He is a snail.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Idiom

d)

Hyperbole

47.

Is this phrase literal or nonliteral? You need to chill out!

a)

literal

b)

nonliteral

48.

Is this phrase literal or nonliteral? I am going to go take out the trash.

a)

literal

b)

nonliteral

49.

Is this an example of a simile or metaphor?

The blanket of snow.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

50.

Is this phrase literal or nonliteral?


It was so cold outside even the polar bears are wearing jackets.

a)

literal

b)

nonliteral

51.

It's raining cats and dogs is an example of..

a)

a metaphor

b)

hyperbole

c)

idiom

52.

Is this phrase literal or nonliteral?


I bit off more than I can chew.

a)

literal

b)

nonliteral

53.

It cost an arm and a leg is an example of...

a)

an idiom

b)

personification

c)

hyperbole

54.

Is this literal or nonliteral?


I am really cold.

a)

literal

b)

nonliteral

55.

Is this literal or nonliteral?


I am really cold.

a)

literal

b)

nonliteral

56.
1. What is this sentence saying?
It was so cold outside, I saw polar bears wearing jackets!
a)
Polar bears wear jackets when they are cold.
b)
It was extremely cold outside.
c)
It was warm that day.
d)
Jackets are fashionable on polar bears. 
57.
When I got home from school, I was hungry enough to eat a horse!
a)
Literal 
b)
Non-literal
58.
Tina ripped the plastic bag and spilled the beans all over the floor.
a)
Literal
b)
Non-Literal
59.
Mrs.Green was down in the dumps all afternoon.
a)
Literal
b)
Non-Literal
60.
Lydia nailed her math test because she studied all week. 
a)
Literal 
b)
Non-literal 
61.
What does the phrase in green mean? My friend leaned over to me before we went on stage and said, "I have butterflies in my tummy!" 
a)
She was excited
b)
She was mad
c)
She was nervous
d)
She was sick
62.
It is raining cats and dogs out there!
a)
Literal 
b)
Non-literal
63.
Which phrase is Non- Literal?
Ms. Shreve drew a blank when Ms.Rosario asked her what the answer should be. 
a)
Ms.Shreve 
b)
Ms. Rosario
c)
drew a blank 
d)
what the answer should be
64.
Which phrase is Non- Literal?
Ms. Shreve drew a blank when Ms.Rosario asked her what the answer should be. 
a)
Ms.Shreve 
b)
Ms. Rosario
c)
drew a blank 
d)
what the answer should be
65.
The class was asked to put their hands down after the teacher asked. 
a)
Literal 
b)
Non-literal 
66.

The phrase piece of cake means

a)

tasty

b)

hard

c)

easy

d)

noisy

67.
Delanah was down in the dumps all afternoon.
a)
Literal
b)
Non-Literal
68.
The cat climbed the tree and crept out on a limb.
a)
Literal
b)
Non-Literal
69.
Dad went out to his toolshed because he had an ax to grind.
a)
Literal
b)
Non-Literal
70.

what does my head is in the clouds mean...

a)

There is only clouds outside

b)

I’m really tall

c)

im day dreaming

71.

What does out in the cold mean...

a)

Left out

b)

Really cold

c)

Outside

72.
The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
73.
The bruise on George’s foot felt as big as an elephant. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
74.
After the walk through the dessert, Kim’s tongue felt dry as a bone. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
75.
The best friends had so much in common they were like two peas in a pod. 
What two things are being compared in this this sentence?
a)
friends to peas
b)
friends to pods
c)
peas to pods
d)
best to friends
76.
During brunch with his grandparents, Jacob was a real pig. 
What are the words in blue an example of?
a)
Simlie
b)
Metaphor
77.
The baby girl’s smile was the sun on dark days. 
What does the metaphor mean above?
a)
The baby girl's smile made other people happy.
b)
When the baby girl smiled the sun would rise. 
c)
The baby never smiled. 
d)
The baby girl's smile made the moon come out. 
78.
Which two things are being compared in this sentence: Jimmy tried to help her, but when he got to his feet, his legs were jello.
a)
Jimmy and Jello
b)
Legs and Jello
c)
Her and Jello
d)
Feet and Legs
79.
The cookies were so overcooked that they were as hard as rocks.
a)
nice and soft
b)
really hard
c)
just right
d)
fluffy
80.
The judge listened to this witness with a wooden face.
a)
he looked like a puppet
b)
he has a rough face
c)
he looked serious
d)
he looked funny
81.
The judge listened to this witness with a wooden face.
a)
he looked like a puppet
b)
he has a rough face
c)
he looked serious
d)
he looked funny
82.
She is on a rollercoaster of emotions
a)
she's having fun
b)
she's scared
c)
she is having lots of different feelings
d)
she's going to vomit soon

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