WorksheetsELA Review
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 3hrs 25mins
There are many types of lethal venom in the animal kingdom, but perhaps no stranger carrier than the platypus. The platypus is one of few venomous mammals. Males carry a venom cocktail in their ankle spurs that incapacitates victims with excruciating pain. Stranger still, the platypus is the only mammal that uses electroreception. What this means is that the platypus uses its bill to sense the electricity produced by the muscular movements of its prey. The platypus neither sees, hears, nor smells its prey while hunting but, rather, pursues it through electroreception. Perhaps most odd, the platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs rather than giving birth to live young. The platypus is an odd creature indeed.
Which of the following details would best support the main idea of this passage?
We often let others know what we are thinking without using words. The name that we give for this kind of communication is body language. Body language includes gestures, facial expressions, and posture. Body language does not always mean the same thing to everyone.
What is the CENTRAL IDEA of the above paragraph?
We sometimes use words to express ourselves.
We use body language to communicate with others.
Body language may not mean the same thing to everyone.
Body language includes gestures, facial expression, and posture.
Wolverines are medium sized mammals. They weigh no more than 50 lbs. Yet they have earned their reputation for ferocity by killing prey many times their size. But why do they get in so many fights? The reason why wolverines have so many conflicts with other animals (including wolves, cougars, and even bears) is probably because of the wolverine's preferred hunting style. Rather than chasing down or tricking its prey like most hunters, the wolverine prefers to take its meals directly from other hunters. So while a polar bear or a lone wolf might be enjoying a hard earned carcass, a hungry wolverine may try to take his lunch. As you might imagine, this style of hunting get the wolverine in plenty of fights.
What is the CENTRAL IDEA in the above paragraph?
Wolverines are medium sized animals who get very hungry.
Wolverines have a aggressive hunting style.
Despite their size, Wolverines are ferocious animals.
Wolverines get into many fights.
It's no surprise that exercise increases energy. The physical challenge prepares your body in a variety of ways. Blood sugar is more quickly converted to fuel, more oxygen is supplied to your cells, and fight-or-flight hormones are released. Instead of leaving you exhausted, exercise energizes. Do it in the morning for an all-day high or later in the afternoon for a pick-me-up.
What is the CENTRAL IDEA of the paragraph above?
Exercise increases your energy.
Everyone should exercise daily.
Exercise is easier than it looks.
Exercise makes you live longer.
Most people want to think that they are in control of their pets. However, a study by Karen McComb at the University of Sussex found that cat owners are controlled by their cats. Cat owners probably won’t have too much trouble believing this. Cats make a fairly loud noise by mixing a purr with a cry. The sound seems to be less annoying to humans than straight meowing. Using this sound, cats tell humans when they want to eat and when they want the door opened. The purr part of the sound keeps humans from becoming too annoyed, so the cat gets exactly what he or she wants.
Which sentence from the paragraph SUPPORTS the central idea that CATS HAVE A SMART WAY OF GETTING WHAT THEY WANT?
"Most people want to think that they are in control of their pets."
"Cat owners probably won't have too much trouble believing this."
"The purr part of the sound keeps humans from becoming too annoyed."
"Cats make a fairly loud noise by mixing a purr with a cry."
What is the central idea of the passage?
In training to be a knight, a person was expected to study hard and learn good manners. They were taught to play musical instruments, sing, and recite poetry. They also studied reading, writing, geometry, and strategy games. Another knight would then teach the person to shoot a bow and arrow, fight with a sword, and ride a horse. To say the least, knights had a well-rounded education.
Knights learned a variety of subjects while training
Knights were very talented individuals
Knights were very hard working
Sword fighting was the most important subject a knight learned
Is "mad" a character trait or character emotion?
character trait
character emotion
Is "helpful" a character trait or character emotion?
character trait
character emotion
Is "greedy" a character trait or character emotion?
character trait
character emotion
Is "frustrated" a character trait or character emotion?
character trait
character emotion
Is "tired" a character trait or character emotion?
character trait
character emotion
Is "hardworking" a character trait or character emotion?
character trait
character emotion
Is "social" a character trait or character emotion?
character trait
character emotion
Is "friendly" a character trait or character emotion?
character trait
character emotion
Is "excited" a character trait or character emotion?
character trait
character emotion
Is "impatient" a character trait or character emotion?
character trait
character emotion
What are characters?
The main things in a story
The people who tell the story
People in a story
What is the setting in a story
The plot
Stuff that describes a character
The main idea
The place where the story is taken at.
Is the time included in setting?
Yes, it is
No, it isn't
Why and why did the author write the story?
"Joy never wants to share her toys. When her friends come over, she never gives them a chance to play with any of them." Which character trait best describes Joy?
generous
selfish
smart
kind
Which of the following is a negative character trait?
hardworking
kind
unpleasant
friendly
Identify the two internal character traits.
Blue eyes
Tall
Honest
Hard-working
Theme is:
a one word topic.
often directly stated.
an idea about life.
All of the above.
