WorksheetsQuiz (Transitions, Styles of Writing, and Main Idea)-MPMS 8
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 3600secs
(1)Pinkney loved to read as a child. (2)Therefore, she did not set out to become a children’s book author. (3)A character in a television show caused her to dream of being a journalist for a big-city magazine because she wanted to become a writer.
In sentence 2, which transition should Wanda use to replace Therefore?
Likewise
Furthermore
Consequently
However
Pinkney’s future husband Brian Pinkney, worked in Field & Stream’s art department.
How is husband Brian Pinkney, correctly written?
husband Brian, Pinkney
husband, Brian Pinkney
husband, Brian Pinkney,
As it is
Others are complex novels featuring strong characters who deal with obstacles, such as, slavery, prejudice and peer pressure.
How is obstacles, such as, slavery, prejudice and peer pressure correctly written?
obstacles such as, slavery, prejudice and, peer pressure
obstacles such as slavery, prejudice, and peer pressure
obstacles such, as slavery, prejudice, and, peer pressure
As it is
Expository writing's main purpose is...
to give information
to tell
to help
to explain
The "chew" in chewing gum originates in the tropical rain forest. Workmen make an incision in the bark of certain trees and use cups to collect the milky latex that oozes out. Latex from the rubber tree is used to make bubble gum. The latex gives the gum the strength and elasticity needed to blow large bubbles that will not break.
Which of the following best summarizes the passage above?
There are many kinds of trees in the tropical rain forests. One kind of tree is the rubber tree.
Workmen usually cut into the bark of a tree to get the latex. Then, the latex is used in gum.
Latex makes bubble gum chewy. The latex comes from rubber trees in the rain forest.
Certain trees have this milky latex substance in them. It comes from underneath the bark.
Watching the Olympics, first, Jaden cheered on the U.S. soccer team; ______, he cheered for tennis and finally he cheered for curling.
of course
next
nevertheless
for example
(1)King was born in Maine, the second son of Donald and Nellie King. (2)He lived in Indiana and he also lived in Connecticut before returning back to Maine with his mother when he was eleven. (3)King always knew he wanted to be a writer. (4)Consequently, his path to success was not an easy one.
The narrator wants to replace Consequently in sentence 4 with a word that better fits the meaning of the sentence. Which of the following could they best use?
Therefore
In addition
However
Because of this
She stopped chopping. The helpless carrots lay waiting under the sharp edge of her knife. Her expression was one I’d never seen before. She said nothing.
Which type of figurative language is used in the paragraph ?
Simile
Alliteration
Personification
Hyperbole
A redtail is a pretty big bird, with a wingspan of more than four feet. But the eagles the Kazakhs hunt with are huge—they can have a 10-foot wingspan and weigh as much as 14 pounds, four times the weight of a redtail or goshawk. You always wear a glove when you are working with a bird, for her comfort and yours. An eagle’s grip, if it were feeling unfriendly, could crack the bones in the back of your hand, so you must use gloves twice as thick as the usual ones.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
Eagles are larger than red-tailed hawks
Birds of prey are large and require special handling.
Redtails are somewhat large with four-foot wingspans
Sometimes eagles feel unfriendly.
You begin a persuasive paragraph by stating your purpose or opinion.
True
False
Identify this example: Imagine relaxing in a hammock off of the beach. You feel the sand beneath your toes as you decide to swim in the Atlantic Ocean. The sun is warm, the water is cool, and the breeze is just right. Where can you experience this? Only in Florida. Plan your trip today!
Narrative
Descriptive
Persuasive
Expository
What is the main idea of the passage?
Matilda can read fast.
Matilda is eager to learn and read more.
Matilda is interested in cookbooks.
Matilda's dad won't buy her a new book.
