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Reading Group 2

Total questions: 203

Worksheet time: 4hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Find the beginning letter......

a)

t

b)

l

2.

Find the beginning letter......

a)

a

b)

c

3.

Find the beginning letter......

a)

j

b)

h

4.

Find the beginning letter.....

a)

j

b)

p

5.

Find the beginning letter......

a)

g

b)

f

6.

what's my letter ?

a)

a

b)

b

7.

Find my beginning letter...

a)

u

b)

o

8.

Find my beginning letter...

a)

p

b)

l

9.

Find my beginning letter...

a)

j

b)

k

10.

Click on letter s

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

Click on the letter that sounds ...

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

Click on the letter that sounds....

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

Click on the letter that sounds .....

a)
b)
c)
d)
14.

Click on letter...

a)
b)
c)
d)
15.
a)
b)
c)
d)
16.
a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

Click on the letter that sounds ....

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.

Click on the letter that sounds ....

a)
b)
c)
d)
19.

Narrative writing tells a story to ........... the reader.

a)

persuade

b)

entertain

c)

inform

d)

dismiss

20.
Which word comes last in ABC order?
pixie, pizza, place, pit
a)
pixie
b)
pizza
c)
place
d)
pit
21.
Which word comes FIRST in ABC order?
tree, rock, queen, plate
a)
tree
b)
rock
c)
queen
d)
plate
22.
Which word comes LAST in ABC order?
tree, rock, queen, plate
a)
tree
b)
rock
c)
queen
d)
plate
23.
Which word comes first in ABC order?

which, work, wash, would
a)
which
b)
work
c)
wash
d)
would
24.
Which word comes first in ABC order?
east
eat
easy
eaves
a)
east
b)
eat
c)
easy
d)
eaves
25.
Which word comes first in ABC order?
moisture, mole,  mold, molt
a)
moisture
b)
mole
c)
mold
d)
molt
26.
Which word comes last in ABC order?
orbit, ordain, orca, orange
a)
orbit
b)
ordain
c)
orca
d)
orange
27.
Put these words in ABC order?
bud, budge, browse, bubble
a)
bud, budge, browse, bubble
b)
bubble, browse, budge, bud
c)
browse, bubble, bud, budge
d)
bubble, browse, budge, bud
28.
Put these words in ABC order.
classic, clasp, clamp, clack
a)
clack, clamp, clasp, classic
b)
classic, clasp, clamp, clack
c)
clack, clamp, clasp, classic
d)
clack, clamp, classic, clasp
29.
Which word comes first in ABC order.
fight, fig, fifteen, final
a)
fight
b)
fig
c)
fifteen
d)
final
30.
Put these words in alphabetical order.
a)
prune, prose, prowl, prove
b)
prose, prove, prowl, prune
c)
prose, prove, prune, prowl
d)
prove, prowl, prose, prune
31.
What is the ending sound?
a)
g
b)
s
c)
n
d)
r
32.
What is the ending sound?
a)
t
b)
p
c)
z
d)
r
33.
What is the ending sound?
a)
u
b)
k
c)
b
d)
m
34.
What is the ending sound?
a)
y
b)
x
c)
t
d)
c
35.
What is the ending sound?
a)
y
b)
u
c)
c
d)
x
36.
What is the ending sound?
a)
a
b)
p
c)
f
d)
b
37.
What is the ending sound?
a)
l
b)
m
c)
b
d)
e
38.
In writing a paragraph, what is the first sentence called.
a)
Sequence sentence
b)
Capital sentence
c)
Topic sentence
d)
Concluding sentence
39.
What is the last sentence in a paragraph called?
a)
topic sentence
b)
supporting sentence
c)
concluding sentence
d)
opinion sentence
40.

Click the play button to listen to the story. Fill in the rhyming word.


The cat sat on the______________________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
41.

The dog is on the _____________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
42.

A fly likes to eat ______________________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
43.

The fox is in a _______________________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
44.

A bear is in the ________________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
45.

Use the broom to clean the __________________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
46.

I really wish to catch a _________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
47.

A buzzing bee is near the ______________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
48.

Bake a ____________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
49.

A goat with a __________________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
50.

Do cat and bat rhyme?

a)

yes

b)

no

51.

Do sit and sat rhyme?

a)

yes

b)

no

52.

Do blue and flu rhyme?

a)

yes

b)

no

53.

Do like and bike rhyme?

a)

yes

b)

no

54.

Do chew and shoe rhyme?

a)

yes

b)

no

55.

Do this and that rhyme?

a)

yes

b)

no

56.

do black and shack rhyme?

a)

yes

b)

not

57.

Do happy and clap rhyme?

a)

yes

b)

no

58.

Do cheap and jeep rhyme?

a)

yes

b)

no

59.

do clap and trap rhyme?

a)

yes

b)

no

60.

What does plural mean?

a)

More than 1

b)

1

c)

I don't know

61.

What letter do I add to the end of a word to make it plural (more than one)?

a)

w

b)

z

c)

c

d)

s

62.

What word would I get is I added s to bug?

a)

bugs

b)

mats

c)

sbug

63.

When you add an S to the end of the word, what is that called?

a)

plural

b)

suffix

c)

I do not know.

64.

Can the suffix (s) sometimes sound like z?

a)

yes

b)

no

65.

Please read this word.

a)

webs

b)

wibs

c)

wabs

d)

wab

66.
a)

foot ball

b)

football

c)

ballfoot

d)

toeball

67.
a)

letter box

b)

letterbox

c)

mail box

d)

mailbox

68.
a)

sunny glasses

b)

sunglasses

c)

sun glasses

d)

sun glass

69.
a)

fireman

b)

fire man

c)

fireguy

d)

man fire

70.
a)

tooth brush

b)

toothbrush

c)

brush teeth

d)

toothpaste

71.
What words make up the compound word dragonfly?
a)
dra, gone, and fly
b)
butter and fly
c)
dragon and fly
d)
drag, on , and fly
72.

Which words means room for a bed?

a)

bedroom

b)

footprint

c)

mailbox

d)

backpack

73.

Which word means feeling sick in the car?

a)

carsick

b)

skateboard

c)

tiptoe

d)

sailboat

74.
Which word is a compound word?
a)
unexcited
b)
fireman
c)
bashful
d)
running
75.
Which word is NOT a compound word?
a)
firefly
b)
butterfly
c)
blueberry
d)
happiness
76.

What is a genre?

a)

a story

b)

a category or type

c)

fiction

d)

nonfiction

77.

What is fiction?

a)

A story that is made-up and not real

b)

A text that gives facts and information

78.

What is non-fiction?

a)

A story that is make believe and not real

b)

A text that gives facts and information

79.

A story that teaches a lesson or moral. This story usually contains animals as characters.

a)

fable

b)

nonfiction

c)

realistic fiction

d)

fairy tale

80.

A story that is based on a real event in history but contains characters or events that are fictional.

a)

realistic fiction

b)

fantasy

c)

historical fiction

d)

humor

81.

A story that is meant to make the reader laugh. It could be a comic or a story that contains funny events.

a)

historical fiction

b)

fable

c)

nonfiction

d)

humor

82.

A story that contains magic and events that are impossible in real life. The characters do not exist in real life.

a)

fantasy

b)

biography

c)

humor

d)

realistic fiction

83.

A story that is set in present day and could happen in real life. The events and characters seem realistic.

a)

historical fiction

b)

realistic fiction

c)

humor

d)

fairy tale

84.

A nonfiction text written about someone's life. It is written by someone else.

a)

autobiography

b)

biography

c)

informational text

d)

nonfiction

85.

A nonfiction text that gives facts or information on a topic.

a)

informational text

b)

autobiography

c)

fantasy

d)

fiction

86.

Which two are characteristics of fiction.

a)

make-believe

b)

written to inform

c)

written to entertain

d)

real, factual

87.

What page can you find plant a tree?

a)

4

b)

9

c)

7

88.

Choose the photograph

a)
b)
89.

Choose a caption for this photo

a)

Some dogs can play fetch.

b)

Some cats like to be outside.

c)

Dogs are good pets

90.

I like this learning platform

a)

Yes

b)

No

91.

A [blank] provides information about an illustration or photograph.

a)

glossary

b)

table of contents

c)

index

d)

caption

92.

This is an example of a [blank].

a)

Table of contents page

b)

glossary

c)

index page

d)

title page

93.

Here, we have a [blank].

a)

map

b)

diagram

c)

label

d)

caption

94.

Which feature, specific to graphics, is shown in this example?

a)

A photograph

b)

A map

c)

A table

d)

A diagram

95.

Where would you go to find the names of all chapters in a book, and the pages on which each starts?

a)

The table of contents

b)

The glossary

c)

The captions

d)

The title

96.

Where will you find your first clue about the major topic or main idea of a specific chapter or section in a text?

a)

The glossary

b)

The title

c)

The caption

d)

The table of contents

97.

In a book she's reading, Ms. Flora sees a [blank], or a picture of a plant with different parts labeled.

a)

Caption

b)

Diagram

c)

Table

d)

Vocabulary word

98.

If a word is in bold, italics, or underlined, it might be [blank].

a)

a less important detail

b)

information to be skipped over

c)

spelled correctly

d)

a new word to learn & found in the glossary!

99.

Nonfiction books never contain text features.

a)

True

b)

False

100.

Ms. Kersey doesn't quite understand what is happening in a picture in her book. How can she find an explanation?

a)

Going to the table of contents

b)

Looking for a graph

c)

Reading the caption

d)

Staring at it until her eyes cross

101.

I take care of my brother a lot. He is four years old. He likes to watch T.V. He likes to color. He likes to hear stories. He is usually a good boy.


The main idea is:

a)

To tell about a family.

b)

To tell about the brother.

c)

To show why boys are good.

102.

Beth likes to swim with her friends at the beach. The best part of going to the beach is collecting shells. She likes to use shells to make jewelry.


The main idea is:

a)

Beth is a good swimmer.

b)

Beth likes to collect shells.

c)

Shells are easy to find.

103.

Lisa's birthday is soon. She wants to have a party. She will ask 6 friends to come. They will play games. They will eat cake and ice cream. It will be fun.


The main idea is:

a)

Many people came to Lisa's house.

b)

Lisa got many presents.

c)

Lisa wants to have a birthday party.

104.

Jim and Tim are brothers. They look alike. They talk alike. Sometimes they dress alike. People think Jim is Tim. People think Tim is Jim. The boys think it is funny.


The main idea is:

a)

Jim and Tim are alike in many many ways.

b)

Jim is older than Tim.

c)

Tim is bigger than Jim.

105.

Karen is going to bake bread. She has never done this before. Her father will help her. Karen hopes her bread will be good.


The main idea is:

a)

White bread is the best.

b)

All people eat bread.

c)

Karen makes bread.

106.

Scott has something he likes a lot. It has four wheels. It is red. I can carry things. Scott rides it. Scott gives his friends rides in it. It is Scott's wagon.


The main idea is:

a)

All boys like wagons.

b)

Scott has fun with his wagon

c)

All wagons are red.

107.

It gets very hot in the summer. Sometimes it is too hot to work. It is too hot to play. the best thing to do is go swimming.


The main idea is:

a)

Summer is too short.

b)

School starts in summer.

c)

Summer can be very hot.

108.

Dogs are good pets. There are many kinds of dogs. Some dogs are big. Some are small. Many dogs like to play and do tricks.


The main idea is:

a)

People need dogs.

b)

Dogs like people.

c)

Dogs make good pets.

109.

Lisa went to the farm. There were animals on the farm. Lisa liked the chickens and horses. She also liked the cows and kittens. Lisa would like to live on a farm.


The main idea is:

a)

Lisa worked on a farm.

b)

Lisa lives in the city.

c)

Lisa liked the farm.

110.

Phil has a baby sister. He loves the baby very much. He helps dress her. He helps feed her. He likes to take her for walks. He helps her learn to talk.


The main idea is:

a)

To tell about Phil and his sister.

b)

To tell about Phil's big family.

c)

To show why babies are nice.

111.

What is a setting in a story?

a)

lesson being taught

b)

where and when the story occurs

c)

the events happening in the story

112.

Which of the following is an example of setting in a story?

a)

a fight

b)

a high school in 1987

c)

blue jacket

d)

March

113.

The setting can affect a character's mood in a story.

a)

True

b)

False

114.

Read the sentence below. Choose the best answer(s) that is/are an element of setting.“The moon was shining brightly as the fox slowly crept toward the chicken coop.”

a)

Fox slowly crept

b)

Chicken coop

c)

Moon was shining brightly

115.

Setting is defined as the _______and _______ of the story.

a)

tone and place

b)

tone and plot

c)

time and place

d)

time and plot

116.

Why is the setting important in a story?

a)

Because my teacher said it was important

b)

It tells us the ending.

c)

It helps us visualize what the land and characters look like in a story.

117.

In "Oh the Places You'll Go", which of the following are the best TWO choices for setting?

a)

Outside

b)

In and out of town on an air balloon

c)

in a car

d)

tree

118.

Setting can give you clues about a story's __________.

a)

conflict

b)

tone

c)

mood

d)

all of the above

119.

In the passage below, what can you infer about Randolph using clues from the setting?

One summer day, Randolph the Bright slept alone in his room in the castle at Reddington. The light of the morning seeped slowly through his curtains. Randolph blinked against the day, smiling as his dream came to a peaceful conclusion.

a)

Randolph is a mean person.

b)

Randolph has an older sister.

c)

Randolph is a prince or king.

d)

The setting doesn't give me any clues about Randolph.

120.

If that passage below were set at Lena's birthday party, what could you infer?

Lena laughed loudly. "I can't believe you did that!" she said, smiling.

a)

Lena might have received an unexpected present.

b)

Lena might be mad at her best friend.

c)

Lena might be a very selfish character.

d)

Lena might be talking to her uncle.

121.

f the passage below were set in a snowy park where children were playing, what could you infer?

Lena laughed loudly. "I can't believe you did that!" she said, smiling.

a)

Lena might be playing a board game or card game.

b)

Lena might have been gently hit by a snowball.

c)

Lena might be talking to herself.

d)

Lena might be lost.

122.

Which description of a setting would best create a mood of loneliness for a story?

a)

"The sun was bright, and the breeze was warm in the park. In the distance, there was the pleasant noise of children laughing."

b)

"At the amusement park, the ticket counter hadn't opened yet. It was still too early. But the warm smell of hot dogs and pretzels was already filling the air with the promise of fun."

c)

"The restaurant was packed. The waitress balanced three dishes on her arm and moved carefully around the large, round tables. Everyone's plates were full."

d)

"The sky was gray that cool November afternoon in the empty playground. The swings were rusted. The wood was rotted. There was silence except for the wind blowing through the dead leaves."

123.
What is the definition of Author's Purpose?
a)
Why a reading passage was written
b)
Descriptive details about a person, place, or thing.
c)
Figuring out something that is not directly stated in a reading passage
d)
figuring out the meaning of unknown words from other words
124.
What are the three reasons for writing?  
a)
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
b)
Personal, Interview, Entertain
c)
Persuade, Irony, Entertain
d)
Personal, Inform, Evolve
125.
What is the author's purpose for a book series like Harry Potter?
a)
Inform the reader about magic
b)
Persuade the reader to become a wizard
c)
Entertain the reader with a story about a boy wizard
d)
Express dislike for magic
126.
Justin Bieber's song titled Sorry is a way for him to ? 
a)
Persuade listeners to download his music.
b)
Inform the readers of his break up with Selena!
c)
Entertain worldwide audiences
d)
Express his feelings and artistic gift!
127.
I received a brochure from Disney World.  What would be the purpose of the brochure?
a)
Entertain with pictures of Mickey Mouse
b)
Inform me about Disney and entertain
c)
Inform me about Disney but also persuade me to take a trip there
d)
Inform me about Disney's attractions
128.
The Jack Prelutsky Poem  " The New Kid on the Block" was probably written to?
a)
Entertain the reader with a funny poem
b)
Express his feelings about "New Kids"
c)
Inform readers about "New Kids"
d)
Persuade readers to move
129.
A website devoted to the conservation of wildlife would most likely be to ?
a)
Entertain the reader with cute polar bear pics
b)
Inform readers of the habitat of polar bears
c)
Express their feelings about polar bears
d)
Persuade readers to change their minds about animal rights
130.
A commercial ad in a magazine purpose is to ?
a)
Persuade you to buy and drink more Dr. Pepper
b)
Inform you of all the ways Dr. Pepper is bad for you.
c)
Entertain you with a catch phrase.
d)
Express how delicious Dr. Pepper is 
131.
A magazine article about JJ Watt is most likely to 
a)
Entertain the reader with a funny interview
b)
Inform the reader about JJ Watt's professional career
c)
Persuade you to watch the Texans
d)
Express JJ Watt's feelings about football 
132.
An expository essay on your best friend is written most likely to ?
a)
Inform readers about who and why they are your best friend
b)
Persuade readers to get a best friend
c)
Entertain the reader with a story about your best friend
d)
Express your feelings 
133.
What is the author's purpose for a biography ?
a)
Persuade the reader to change your opinion
b)
Inform the reader about an important person's life
c)
Entertain the reader with a story
d)
Express the author's opinion about the person's life
134.
A letter to the editor of a newspaper about your concerns regarding school  cafeteria food quality. 
a)
Persuade parents to stop buying school food
b)
Inform people about the great quality of school food
c)
Express your opinion of school cafeteria food quality
d)
Entertain people with a humorous letter
135.
Define the Author's Purpose "to persuade".  
a)
A reading passage that contains facts about a particular subject.
b)
A reading passage that has many descriptive details.
c)
A reading passage that is enjoyable to read, tells, a personal story, or teaches a lesson through the use of a story.
d)
A reading passage that contains many opinions or tries toc onvince readers to do something, buy something, or believe something.  
136.
Define the Author's Purpose "to inform".  
a)
A reading passage that contains facts about a particular subject.
b)
A reading passage that has many descriptive details.
c)
A reading passage that is enjoyable to read, tells, a personal story, or teaches a lesson through the use of a story.
d)
A reading passage that contains many opinions or tries toc onvince readers to do something, buy something, or believe something.  
137.
Define the Author's Purpose "to entertain".  
a)
A reading passage that contains facts about a particular subject.
b)
A reading passage that has many descriptive details.
c)
A reading passage that is enjoyable to read, tells, a personal story, or teaches a lesson through the use of a story.
d)
A reading passage that contains many opinions or tries toc onvince readers to do something, buy something, or believe something.  
138.

The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat.


The author wrote this paragraph mainly to -

a)

compare the different food groups in the Food Group Pyramid

b)

provide you information about the Food Group Pyramid

c)

persuade you to use the Food Group Pyramid to plan your meals

d)

offer a different way to look at food based off of the Food Group Pyramid

139.

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.


The author wrote this article most likely to -

a)

teach readers to work hard

b)

tell readers about basketball

c)

inform readers about how tryouts can be hard

d)

suggest to readers that they should never do tryouts

140.

It's important to go to school. What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.


The main purpose of the selection is to -

a)

define the purpose of school

b)

describe what school is like for kids

c)

list all of the good parts of school

d)

convince people to go to school

141.

Rules are very important. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to act in class. You should follow rules; they help people get along.


The author wrote this paragraph mainly to -

a)

illustrate the importance of rules

b)

share their opinion on rules

c)

explain where the first rules came from

d)

list the different places rules are used

142.

Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.


The author wrote this article most likely to -

a)

show the benefits of The Awesome Artists prgram

b)

compare the cost of an art program to a music program

c)

convince people to sign up for an art program

d)

explain why The Awesome Artists program is the best

143.

Did you know that smiling is actually easier than frowning? It takes many more facial muscles to frown than to smile. In fact, smiling is also better for your health. When you smile, your sending a message to your brain that you're happy. So, make sure to smile!


The main purpose of the selection is to -

a)

describe the benefits of smiling for your health

b)

convince the reader that smiling is bad

c)

encourage people to smile more

d)

compare frowning to smiling

144.

Cobras typically live in hot, tropical areas but are also found in savannahs, grasslands, forests and farming areas in Africa and Southern Asia. They like to spend time underground, under rocks and in trees. You can also find cobras in the water.


The author wrote this article most likely to -

a)

offer different places to search for snakes

b)

highlight the different places cobras can be found

c)

describe how cobras interact with other snakes.

d)

persuade readers to be aware and careful of cobras

145.

The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters.


The purpose of this selection is mainly to -

a)

provide a timeline of the Underground Railroad

b)

tell how the Underground Railroad started

c)

list the different people who helped with the Underground Railroad

d)

describe the Underground Railroad

146.

Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder was born on February 7, 1867 in Pepin, Wisconsin to Charles and Caroline Ingalls. She met and married Almanzo James Wilder in 1885. She published many books based on her travels to the west. Her writing became the basis for the " Little House" series She died in 1957.


The author wrote this paragraph mainly to -

a)

inform about Wilder's life

b)

suggest that Wilder's life was boring

c)

explain how Wilder met her husband

d)

persuade people to read the Little House series

147.

Katina and her brother, Jess were playing with the water hose outside one day. Jess was hiding from Katina so she wouldn't squirt him with the water. The back door opened and Katina pointed the water hose toward the door. It was Mom and she was dripping wet!


The purpose of this selection is mainly to -

a)

show kids how fun a water hose fight can be

b)

encourage kids to be careful when playing pranks

c)

teach kids to think before they act

d)

share with kids a fun summer activity

148.

Bias means _____________ one view over another view.

a)

supplementing

b)

favoring

c)

opinioning

d)

hosting

149.

Drawing Conclusion. Make a sensible reasoning or conclusion to the situation.


The horse reared up on its hind legs, pawing the air and neighing loudly.

What conclusion can you draw from the sentence above?

a)

The horse was white.

b)

The horse was sleepy.

c)

The horse was excited.

d)

The horse was calm.

150.

Drawing Conclusion. Make a sensible reasoning or conclusion to the situation.


As his mother honked the horn outside, Tom ran down the stairs, buttoning his shirt.

What conclusion can you draw from the sentence above?

a)

Tom liked to run.

b)

Tom was hurrying.

c)

Tom was hungry.

d)

It was raining.

151.

Drawing Conclusion. Make a sensible reasoning or conclusion to the situation.


As she sat on the front porch, Lulu wiped the sweat from her face and took another drink of water.

What conclusion can you draw from the sentence above?

a)

It was cold.

b)

A storm was coming.

c)

Lulu lives in Michigan.

d)

It was hot.

152.

Drawing Conclusion. Make a sensible reasoning or conclusion to the situation.


The line of voters at the voting place grew larger, but no one wanted to leave, although the wait would be very long. What conclusion can you draw from the sentence above?

a)

The voters were interested in the election.

b)

There was going to be a riot.

c)

The election workers were gone.

d)

The voters were being paid.

153.

Drawing Conclusion. Make a sensible reasoning or conclusion to the situation.


At the end of each school day, Miss Simmons would sweep the floor, empty the trash, arrange the desks and clean the board in her classroom. What conclusion can you draw from the sentence above?

a)

The school was too poor to hire a janitor.

b)

Miss Simmons like to have her room clean.

c)

Miss Simmons had nothing else to do.

d)

The students were messy.

154.

Making Generalization. Choose the best generalization for the following paragraphs.


All birds have wings. But not all birds can fly. Birds that do not fly are called flightless birds. The penguin is one example. It uses its wings to swim underwater. Ostriches and emus flap their wings when they want to scare an enemy. Rheas use their wings like rudders when they are running from an enemy. There is even a kind of small parrot that climbs trees and then uses its wings to parachute to the ground.


What can you say in general about flightless birds?

a)

All flightless birds are large.

b)

Flightless birds are fast runners.

c)

Flightless birds have different uses for their wings.

d)

The wings of flightless birds are useless.

155.

Making Generalization. Choose the best generalization for the following paragraphs.


Ants are one of the most widespread insects in the world. Ants are called social insects because they live in colonies made up of other ants. A colony may have a few dozen or several million ants living in it. Ants in a colony are divided into different groups. Worker ants look for food and take care of the young. Soldier ants defend the nest from invaders. The queen ant lays eggs. These are the three main groups in an ant colony.

What generalization can you make about ants based upon your reading?

a)

All ants live in large colonies

b)

All ants in a colony have a job.

c)

All ants work to defend the colony.

d)

All ants are endangered species.

156.

Making Generalization. Choose the best generalization for the following paragraphs.


About 20% of Americans have allergies. Allergies can range from mildly annoying to deadly. An allergy is an overreaction of a person’s immune system to something that is harmless. Many people are allergic to dust, pollen, or mold. Some people are allergic to certain kinds of food, perfume, or medicines. An allergy might cause sneezing, coughing, or a rash. Sometimes, an allergy is so severe, it can lead to death.


What generalizations can you make about allergies based upon your reading?

a)

All allergies are deadly.

b)

Everyone has allergies.

c)

Allergies can cause different reactions in different people.

d)

Allergies are not deadly at all.

157.

Identify if it is a VALID or FAULTY generalization.


Telling a lie is always wrong.

a)

VALID

b)

FAULTY

158.

Identify if it is a VALID or FAULTY generalization.


Democrats always know what is best for the country.

a)

VALID

b)

FAULTY

159.

Identify if it is a VALID or FAULTY generalization.


Everyone likes a little bit of excitement and variety in their life.

a)

VALID

b)

FAULTY

160.

Identify if it is a VALID or FAULTY generalization.


Rich people are greedy.

a)

VALID

b)

FAULTY

161.

Identify if it is a VALID or FAULTY generalization.


Anyone can learn to cook if they only try.

a)

VALID

b)

FAULTY

162.

Identify if it is a VALID or FAULTY generalization.


Football players are arrogant, cocky people.

a)

VALID

b)

FAULTY

163.

Identify if it is a VALID or FAULTY generalization.


Everyone loves a delivery of flowers and a box of chocolates.

a)

VALID

b)

FAULTY

164.
Cause: Today is Alanna's birthday.
a)
She got into trouble.
b)
She did not get any presents.
c)
She got birthday cake.
d)
She scraped her leg.
165.
All of the cows ran out of the pen!
What was the cause?
a)
A truck came speeding by.
b)
The farmer milked his cows.
c)
The gate was open.
d)
A dish fell off the table.
166.
What was the effect?
Dark clouds appeared in the sky.
a)
Rain began to pour down from the sky.
b)
A chilly wind was blowing.
c)
A cow began to moo loudly.
d)
I got a headache.
167.
What's the effect ?
 Paul overslept. 
a)
He was late for school.
b)
He was very hungry.
c)
His dog kept barking.
d)
His parents bought a new car.
168.
When I woke up, I found that a beautiful, cold blanket of white covered my yard.
What was the cause?
a)
It rained last night!
b)
A giant chef sneezed flour over my neighborhood!
c)
It must have snowed while I slept.
d)
The trees were frosty white too.
169.
Effect: I got in trouble.
a)
I gave my mom a rose I picked.
b)
I did my homework after school.
c)
I cleaned my room.
d)
I lied to mom.
170.
Cause: The dishes were dirty.
a)
Mom put them on the table.
b)
They broke.
c)
Mom put them in the dish washer.
d)
I put them in the trash can.
171.
Cause: We are out of milk.
a)
My dog ran away.
b)
We missed the bus.
c)
We could not have cereal for breakfast.
d)
We had sandwiches for lunch.
172.
Cause: Jill left a glass of water outside when it was very cold.
a)
The glass turned blue.
b)
It turned into orange juice.
c)
The water was poured out.
d)
The water froze.
173.
Effect: The plant died.
a)
The plant did not get enough water.
b)
The girl took care of the plant.
c)
The plant got plenty of sun.
d)
The plant was pretty.
174.

What is a short tale to teach a moral lesson?

a)

Fairy tale

b)

Fable

175.

What is a person or animal in a story?

a)

Character

b)

Personify

176.

Who is a fable writer from Greece who wrote a collections of fables?

a)

Person

b)

Aesop

177.

To resolve a problem or to solve a problem, means?

a)

Resolution

b)

Moral

178.

What is a lesson contained in a fable to teach the difference between right and wrong?

a)

Moral

b)

Conclusion

179.

Lion and Mouse


A generous lion caught a mouse but he let her go. A few days later the lion was caught in a net. Along came the same mouse and helped him because he had helped her. She gnawed through the net and set the lion free.

Moral:

It is always a good thing to help others who have helped you, no matter how small you are. You must be grateful


1: Why was the lion generous?

a)

Because he set the mouse free.

b)

The mouse he had set free.

180.

What happened to the lion?

a)

Because the lion had helped her.

b)

He got caught in a net.

181.

Who helped him?

a)

She cut through the net with her teeth.

b)

The mouse he had set free.

182.

What did she do?

a)

she cut through the net with her teeth.

b)

She didn't do anything.

183.

Why did she do this?

a)

Because she likes him.

b)

Because the lion had helped her.

184.
The people, animals, or things that help to shape the plot
a)
Internal Force
b)
Rising Action
c)
Protagonist
d)
Characters
185.
This is where and when the story takes place
a)
Characters
b)
Climax
c)
Setting
d)
Falling Action
186.
The events or actions that take place in the story. 
a)
theme
b)
conflict
c)
characters
d)
plot
187.
The __________ in a story is how what happens last.
a)
Beginning
b)
Ending
c)
Setting
d)
Characters
188.
The _______ is where the story takes place.
a)
Characters
b)
Problem
c)
Solution
d)
Setting
189.
A story has a beginning, middle and _________________.
a)
Character
b)
End
c)
Setting
190.
Tom and Bill are examples of __________ in a story. 
a)
Setting
b)
Characters
c)
Problem
d)
Beginning
191.
Bill can not find his shoes would be an example of a ________ in the story.
a)
Setting
b)
Place
c)
Problem
192.
Bill's friend finds his lost shoes would be an example of the __________ in a story.
a)
Problem
b)
Solution
c)
Setting
193.
Once upon a time there was a guinea pig named Teddy. She went to a new classroom. 
Is this the 
a)
Beginning
b)
Middle
c)
End
d)
Setting
194.

Dan was a good boy. He was nice and smiled a lot. He was tall and had red hair.


Which story element is this?

a)

character

b)

setting

c)

problem

d)

solution

195.

The sun was very bright at the beach. The sand was hot and the water was cold.


Which story element is this?

a)

character

b)

setting

c)

problem

d)

solution

196.

Bob gave me half of his milk after I spilled mine on the floor.


Which story element is this?

a)

character

b)

setting

c)

problem

d)

solution

197.

When I got back to class, I saw that my pencil was not at my desk.


Which story element is this?

a)

character

b)

setting

c)

problem

d)

solution

198.

The school was really big. The walls were blue and the floors were white.


Which story element is this?

a)

character

b)

setting

c)

problem

d)

solution

199.

I left my bag at home today but my mom came to school to give it to me.


Which story element is this?

a)

character

b)

setting

c)

problem

d)

solution

200.

My little brother is funny. He makes a lot of mess and says goofy things.


Which story element is this?

a)

character

b)

setting

c)

problem

d)

solution

201.

It is very cold on the playground. I do not have my coat or hat with me for recess.


Which story element is this?

a)

character

b)

setting

c)

problem

d)

solution

202.

The boys in the front row were really tall so my dad had to lift me up to see the show.


Which story element is this?

a)

character

b)

setting

c)

problem

d)

solution

203.

When Ty was going to bake his cake, he saw that he was out of eggs.


Which story element is this?

a)

character

b)

setting

c)

problem

d)

solution

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