WorksheetsWhat is the Horror Genre?
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of the following is NOT a reason to paraphrase what you read?
to avoid plagiarism
to make sure you understand what you read
to show that you can memorize text
to help clarify text
Read the sentence below. Then, answer the question to the right.
Volcanologists spend much of their time trying to decipher clues about Earth from rocks.
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Which choice below best paraphrases the sentence?
Scientists study rocks and volcanoes to learn about volcanologists.
Volcanologists spend a lot of their time trying to figure out clues about Earth from rocks.
Volcanologists spend much of their time trying to decipher clues about Earth from rocks.
Volcanologists, or scientists who study volcanoes, examine rocks for clues about our planet.
Read the sentence below. Then, answer the question to the right.
Every day, Mount St. Helens emits steam and, although there have been no eruptions since 1985, volcanologists are monitoring its activity.
Which choice below best paraphrases the passage?
Scientists still observe Mount St. Helens, which last erupted in 1985. The volcano gives off steam daily.
Mount St. Helens emits steam every day, even though there have been no eruptions since 1985.
Mount St. Helens may erupt at any moment—it’s spewing out steam every day!
Every day, Mount St. Helens emits steam. Volcanologists are monitoring its activity.
Read the sentence below. Then, answer the question to the right.
Earth's climate has an inherent variability that makes it difficult to determine the human impact on it.
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Which choice below best paraphrases the sentence?
Earth’s climate has an inherent variability that makes it difficult to determine the human impact on it.
The climate of Earth is inherently variable, so it’s hard to determine the impact of humans.
Because Earth’s climate changes naturally, it is hard to know how human activity affects it.
People’s activities greatly affect Earth’s climate.
Read the sentence below. Then, answer the question to the right.
Coral reefs and ocean plants live cooperatively—the coral organisms get their oxygen from the plants, which grow on the reef structures. This is why reefs usually grow in sunny areas near the surface.
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Which choice below best paraphrases the passage?
Coral reefs and ocean plants live cooperatively, so reefs grow in sunny areas close to the ocean’s surface.
Coral reefs and ocean plants live cooperatively, which is why reefs grow in sunny areas near the surface.
Coral reefs are found close to the sunny ocean surface because the plants they rely on need sunlight to grow.
Coral reefs don’t need sunlight. They do, however, need oxygen, which they get from the ocean plants.
A summary of a literary text should include which of the following?
every detail about the characters
the titles of each chapter
the major plot events
the minor events of the plot
Mary Anning was born May 21, 1799, in Lyme Regis, a small seaside community in Great Britain. The cliffs of Lyme Regis contain many dinosaur fossils. Mary's father, Richard, searched for fossils as a hobby. He passed on this passion to Mary and her brother Joseph. After their father died in an accident, Mary and Joseph supported their family by selling fossils to tourists, museums, and scientists. In 1811, Joseph discovered the skull of a large dinosaur that once lived in the ocean. A year later, Mary found the rest of the skeleton. The Annings' discovery made them famous.
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Which detail should be included in a summary of the article?
Lyme Regis is a small seaside community.
Mary Anning's father died in an accident.
Mary Anning discovered dinosaur fossils.
Mary Anning's birthday was May 21.
After their father died in an accident, Mary and Joseph supported their family by selling fossils to tourists, museums, and scientists. In 1811, Joseph discovered the skull of a large dinosaur that once lived in the ocean. A year later, Mary found the rest of the skeleton. The Annings' discovery made them famous.
Question
Which sentence best summarizes this paragraph from the article about the Anning family?
Mary and Joseph Annings' father died in an accident.
Mary and Joseph Annings' fossil discoveries made them famous.
Mary and Joseph Annings' fossil discoveries made them famous.
Scientists bought fossils from Mary and Joseph Anning.
Mary Anning found the rest of the dinosaur skeleton.
Mia watched her mother's car pull away and felt her heart sink. I can't believe she's leaving me here with my grandparents for the entire summer, she thought. Tired from the trip, Mia brushed her teeth and went to bed. Still, she lay awake long after dark that night. Her grandparents had tried to make her feel welcome, but she still dreaded the weeks to come. The lights and sounds of the city made her feel happy and alive. She just knew that the countryside would be quiet and dull in comparison. The next morning, Mia stood staring out the window. The sky was filled with color: streaks of the brightest yellow, orange, and pink. Her ears tuned in to the songs of birds. Mia laughed, wondering how she could ever have thought this place would be quiet and dull.
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Which detail should be left out of a summary of this passage?
Mia is staying with her grandparents for the summer.
Mia wishes to return to her home in the city.
Mia realizes she was wrong about the countryside.
Mia brushed her teeth and went to bed.
Tired from the trip, Mia brushed her teeth and went to bed. Still, she lay awake long after dark that night. Her grandparents had tried to make her feel welcome, but she still dreaded the weeks to come. The lights and sounds of the city made her feel happy and alive. She just knew that the countryside would be quiet and dull in comparison.
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Which sentence best summarizes this paragraph?
Mia worries that she will dislike the countryside.
Mia goes to stay with her grandparents.
Mia learns to appreciate life in the country.
Mia goes to bed early.
Read the following passage.
Today was the most humiliating day of my life! I was in a play in school, and I totally forgot my lines! There I was, in front of the whole school, and I just stood there! But wait—it gets worse. Not only did I forget my lines—I was so nervous that I started giggling. The audience started laughing at me. I just wished the stage floor would open up and swallow me whole!
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What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?
to persuade cast members to study their lines
to describe how to put on a student play
to entertain readers with a personal story
to inform readers about how to perform in a play
Read the following title and excerpt from an article.
Five Reasons You Should Vote for Stephanie Hill Our school deserves a class president with experience, vision, and tons of school spirit. That's why you should vote to re-elect our current class president, Stephanie Hill!
Need more specific reasons why? Here are five to remember as you cast your vote next Friday. . . .
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What is the author's main purpose for writing this article?
to inform people about Stephanie Hill's policies
to persuade voters that Stephanie Hill is the best candidate
to entertain people with stories about Stephanie Hill's career
to explain how to vote in a school election
Read this passage.
"Seeing an anaconda up close for the first time changed my life," says animal expert Rowena Lewis. Anacondas are some of the biggest snakes in the world. On average, they are at least 20 feet long and weigh 300 pounds. Members of the boa constrictor family, these reptiles make their homes in the wet jungles of the Amazon in South America.
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What is the author's main purpose for writing this passage?
to inform you about Rowena Lewis's life
to entertain you with snake stories
to inform you about anacondas
to persuade you to study anacondas
Take another look at this passage.
"Seeing an anaconda up close for the first time changed my life," says animal expert Rowena Lewis. Anacondas are some of the biggest snakes in the world. On average, they are at least 20 feet long and weigh 300 pounds. Members of the boa constrictor family, these reptiles make their homes in the wet jungles of the Amazon in South America.
Why do you think the writer included the quotation by Rowena Lewis?
to tell a story about anacondas
to get readers interested in anacondas
to persuade readers to become animal experts
to describe the life of an animal expert
Read the following passage.
Quesadillas are a delicious Mexican treat. They are toasted tortillas filled with melted cheese and any other fillings you like. Here's how to make a quesadilla: 1) Heat some oil or butter in a skillet. 2) Put in a flour tortilla and flip a few times until you see bubbles. 3) Add shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, mushrooms, or other fillings, and cook until the cheese melts. 4) Fold the tortilla in half; serve with shredded lettuce, salsa, and guacamole.
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What is the author's main purpose for writing this passage?
to describe the delicious taste of a quesadilla
to convince readers to make quesadillas
to explain the history of quesadillas
to inform readers how to make quesadillas
