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WorksheetsELA - Collection Unit 1
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 17mins
One of the reasons that "Athene's City" is considered a myth is that it includes
a king and his plans
a contest between rivals
Gods and their actions
the sudden appearance of a marvel
Athene's reaction to Poseidon's marvel and gift suggests that she feels
angry
confident
suprised
worried
Athene's explanation of her marvel's uses is part of the story's
climax
exposition
falling action
rising action
Why were the judges suprised by Athene's explanation of her marvel?
the explanation was so lengthy and unbelievable
the gift had first appeared to be so dull and ordinary
they had not known the Attic soil could grow plants
they had not realized that Athene was so wise.
From the story, the reader can infer that Athen's was first known for _________
olive oil
its navy
its beauty
shipping
Passage three. What can you conclude from the first three paragraphs?
all the towns in Iowa had their own pageants.
Angela Ruiz is likely to win the Miss Iowa Child pageant.
The Miss America Child pageant will involve two days of competing.
The winner of the Miss America Child competition will have won several other pageants.
Passage three - Which paragraph contains information that is both critical and supportive of the beauty pageants for young girls?
paragraph 4
paragraph 5
paragraph 6
paragraph 7
Passage three - It is logical to conclude that Amy Rushman would not let her daughters
wear swimsuits
try to look their best
enter a beauty pageant
play a competitive sport.
Passage three - The central idea of the article is that
beauty pageants take advantage of young girls
Angela Ruiz won the Miss Northern Iowa Pageant
a local beauty competition for children was held yesterday
people disagree about whether beauty pageants for children are a good idea
Passage three - Which two people quoted in the article agree most strongly?
Maria Ruiz and Amy Rushman
Maria Ruiz and Raphael Moldanado
Carl Wilson and Amy Rushman
Carl Wilson and Maria Ruiz
Passage three - What does Raphael Moldanado use to support his idea that these competitions have "become part of American life"?
We teach self-respect, discipline and confidence.
I saw this as a wonderful experience for all involved.
These contests have been going on since 1921.
Hopefully they will continue far into the future.
Passage three - In which paragraph does the writer reveal his or her own opinion?
paragraph 2
paragraph 5
paragraph 8
paragraph 10
Passage Three - Why does the writer quote several people in the article?
to support the main idea
to provide a range of ideas
to show that the issue is complicated
to prove that the write is not taking sides
Passage Four - Where is the central idea of the editorial most clearly stated?
in the heading
in paragraph 1
in paragraph 4
in paragraph 5
Passage four - What are the author's two main purposes in the editorial?
to inform and explain
to explain and to pursuade
to entertain and to express feelings
to persuade and to express feelings
Passage Four - What is most likely the reason that the editorial writer refers to her own daughter?
to take advantage of being a parent
to explain why she feels as she does
to give an example of someone with good values
to show that she understands parenting problems.
Passage four - Is it logical to conclude that the editorial writer tries to pass on to her daughter the values
that matter to society
that are easiest to learn
that will help her be popular
that the writer's mother taught her
