Free Printable Group 4

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

204.

Identify the verb in this sentence:
Billy jumped over the fence.

a)

Billy

b)

jumped

c)

over

d)

fence

205.

Identify the verb in this sentence:
Sarah voted for the very first time!

a)

voted

b)

Sarah

c)

first

d)

very

206.

Identify the verb in this sentence:
The students studied for the test.

a)

The

b)

test

c)

studied

d)

students

207.

Identify the verb in this sentence:
We are eating Los Portales for lunch!

a)

are eating

b)

We

c)

Los Portales

d)

lunch

208.

Identify the verb in this sentence:
The tiny baby is happy.

a)

tiny

b)

is

c)

baby

d)

happy

209.

Identify the verb in this sentence:
The lost child looked scared.

a)

lost

b)

looked

c)

child

d)

scared

210.

Which verb best fits the sentence?
Yesterday she _____ to her friend on the phone.

a)

will talk

b)

talk

c)

talked

211.

Which tense is will jump?

a)

past

b)

future

c)

present

212.

Which verb best fits the sentence?
The family _____ last week.

a)

camped

b)

will camp

c)

camp

213.

Which verb best fits the sentence?
Tomorrow we _____ to different seats.

a)

moved

b)

will move

c)

move

214.

She smells the flowers.
Which tense is the highlighted word?

a)

future

b)

past

c)

present

215.

A verb is a word that...

a)

describes a noun

b)

is a person, place, or thing

c)

shows action, what someone/ something is doing

d)

describes a verb

216.

What's the past form of the verb GET?

a)

getted

b)

got

c)

goet

217.

What's the past form of the verb HAVE?

a)

has

b)

had

c)

haven

218.

What's the past form of the verb BE?

a)

went

b)

been

c)

was/were

219.

What's the past form of the verb TAKE?

a)

took

b)

toke

c)

taked

220.

What's the past form of the verb BEGIN?

a)

began

b)

begint

c)

begun

221.

What's the past form of the verb GO?

a)

were

b)

went

c)

going

222.

What's the past form of the verb BUY?

a)

buyed

b)

boughied

c)

bought

223.

What's the past form of the verb KEEP?

a)

keep

b)

kope

c)

kept

224.

Almanac is

a)

a fortnightly calendar

b)

a half yearly calendar

c)

an annual calendar

225.

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

1. Nooraini lost her purse last week.

a)

found

b)

threw

c)

missed

d)

misplaced

226.

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

The choir sang a foreign folk song during the concert.

a)

common

b)

popular

c)

special

d)

local

227.

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

He often visits his parents.

a)

never

b)

seldom

c)

always

d)

regularly

228.

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

The thief vanished in the dark.

a)

left

b)

came

c)

appeared

d)

disappeared

229.

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

The river was too broad to swim across.

a)

narrow

b)

gigantic

c)

small

d)

big

230.

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

The family lives in poverty after the death of their father.

a)

charity

b)

anxiety

c)

difficulty

d)

prosperity

231.

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

The jury found her guilty of murder.

a)

fined

b)

punished

c)

innocent

d)

embarrassed

232.

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

The brave fireman rescued the boy from the burning building.

a)

weak

b)

strong

c)

coward

d)

courageous

233.

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

The train arrives at 9.50 a.m.

a)

departs

b)

appears

c)

reaches

d)

lands

234.

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

The bracelet looks expensive.

a)

exclusive

b)

low-priced

c)

classy

d)

costly

235.

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

Can you tell me your favourite hot drink?

a)

cold

b)

fresh

c)

warm

d)

lukewarm

236.

The sick animals must be separated from the _______ ones to avoid any infection.

a)

fat

b)

fresh

c)

fierce

d)

healthy

237.

Only adults are allowed to watch this movie.

a)

girls

b)

boys

c)

toddlers

d)

children

238.

I don’t like this drink. It is very sweet.

a)

salty

b)

sour

c)

bitter

d)

spicy

239.

There are many wild animals in Africa.

a)

gentle

b)

rough

c)

nice

d)

tame

240.

Choose the antonym for high.

a)

Cool

b)

low

c)

scary

d)

pretty

241.

Choose the antonym for the word float

a)

water

b)

boat

c)

sink

242.

Choose the antonym for the word top

a)

bottom

b)

inside

c)

box

243.

What is an antonym of the word hot?

a)

cold

b)

steamy

c)

boiling

d)

warm

244.

What is an antonym of the word happy?

a)

glad

b)

mad

c)

happy

d)

laughing

245.

What is an antonym of the word tired?

a)

sleepy

b)

bored

c)

awake

d)

bored

246.

What is the antonym of the word short?

a)

little

b)

tiny

c)

skinny

d)

tall

247.

What is the antonym of the word night?

a)

day

b)

bedtime

c)

afternoon

d)

evening

248.

What is the antonym of the word frown?

a)

sad

b)

smile

c)

mad

d)

cry

249.

What is the antonym of the word run?

a)

job

b)

sprint

c)

walk

d)

crawl

250.

What is the antonym of the word fast?

a)

speedy

b)

quick

c)

slow

d)

running

251.

What is the antonym of the word right?

a)

write

b)

good

c)

correct

d)

wrong

252.

What is the antonym of the word quiet?

a)

loud

b)

soft

c)

silent

d)

low

253.

Choose the antonym of ugly

a)

weak

b)

unique

c)

pretty

d)

nice

254.

Choose the antonym of sad

a)

wet

b)

dry

c)

narrow

d)

happy

255.

Choose the antonym of cold

a)

hot

b)

wet

c)

chilly

d)

cool

256.

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

1. Nooraini lost her purse last week.

a)

found

b)

threw

c)

missed

d)

misplaced

257.

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

The choir sang a foreign folk song during the concert.

a)

common

b)

popular

c)

special

d)

local

258.

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

He often visits his parents.

a)

never

b)

seldom

c)

always

d)

regularly

259.

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

The thief vanished in the dark.

a)

left

b)

came

c)

appeared

d)

disappeared

260.

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

The river was too broad to swim across.

a)

narrow

b)

gigantic

c)

small

d)

big

261.

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

The family lives in poverty after the death of their father.

a)

charity

b)

anxiety

c)

difficulty

d)

prosperity

262.

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

The jury found her guilty of murder.

a)

fined

b)

punished

c)

innocent

d)

embarrassed

263.

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

The brave fireman rescued the boy from the burning building.

a)

weak

b)

strong

c)

coward

d)

courageous

264.

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

The train arrives at 9.50 a.m.

a)

departs

b)

appears

c)

reaches

d)

lands

265.

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

The bracelet looks expensive.

a)

exclusive

b)

low-priced

c)

classy

d)

costly

266.

Choose the word that has the opposite meaning as the underlined word.

Can you tell me your favourite hot drink?

a)

cold

b)

fresh

c)

warm

d)

lukewarm

267.

The sick animals must be separated from the _______ ones to avoid any infection.

a)

fat

b)

fresh

c)

fierce

d)

healthy

268.

Only adults are allowed to watch this movie.

a)

girls

b)

boys

c)

toddlers

d)

children

269.

I don’t like this drink. It is very sweet.

a)

salty

b)

sour

c)

bitter

d)

spicy

270.

There are many wild animals in Africa.

a)

gentle

b)

rough

c)

nice

d)

tame

271.

What is the synonym for tired

a)

energetic

b)

weary

c)

fresh

d)

lively

272.

synonym for the right item

a)

Gigantic

b)

Large

c)

Enormous

d)

Tiny

273.

choose the synonym

a)

b)

c)

d)

274.

listen to the question

a)

Leap

b)

Fall

c)

Drop

d)

Plummet

275.

synonym for walk

a)

Running

b)

Crawling

c)

Stroll

d)

Swimming

276.

Antonym for below

4 lines

277.

What is the antonym for the image above?

4 lines

278.

Listen to the question

4 lines

279.

What is the antonym for the word expensive ?

4 lines

280.

Listen to the question

4 lines

281.

Rosa always shares her pencils with the people in her table row. She is so ___________.

a)

Grumpy

b)

Reckless

c)

Bossy

d)

Generous

282.

Jamya always says "please" and "thank you" when she asks for something from the teacher. She is very ___________.

a)

Selfish

b)

Polite

c)

Rude

d)

Nice

283.

Zahir likes to uses his ideas and imagination to make amazing drawings. He is very ________________.

a)

Determined

b)

Boastful

c)

Creative

d)

Respectful

284.

Ms. Romulus has gone skydiving, jumped off cliffs, and zip-lined through a forest. She is very _____________.

a)

Lazy

b)

Responsible

c)

Reckless

d)

Adventurous

285.

Mr. Arable wanted to kill the pig because it was a runt. He is a _____________ kind of character.

a)

Kind

b)

Grumpy

c)

Cruel

d)

Rude

286.

In the story "The Absent Author", Dink is a _____________ kind of character because he is working very hard to use all the clues to search and find Wallace Wallis.

a)

Honest

b)

Confident

c)

Determined

d)

Serious

287.

Elismel thinks she's the best at dancing. She is always bragging and talking about how great she is and how she can beat anyone in Battle Dance Fridays. She is so _____________.

a)

Bossy

b)

Curious

c)

Determined

d)

Boastful

288.

Harib raced down the hall even though the floor was wet. My teacher said he could have fallen and gotten hurt. His behavior was _____________________.

a)

Reckless

b)

Smart

c)

Amazing

d)

Scary

289.

Zola would always write little sweet notes to leave on her teacher's desk to brighten up their day. She is very ___________.

a)

Brave

b)

Grumpy

c)

Thoughtful

d)

Loyal

290.

The suspicious man quietly tiptoed into the garden to steal the apples. He is very __________________.

a)

Greedy

b)

Sneaky

c)

Hopeful

d)

Clever

291.

What is a positive character trait?

a)

honesty

b)

sneaky

c)

cruel

d)

mean

292.

What is a negative character trait?

a)

untrustworthy

b)

helpful

c)

brave

d)

creative

293.

How would you describe someone who helps others?

a)

funny

b)

brave

c)

helpful

d)

cruel

294.

Ava completes all of her work on time and helps her litter sister with her homework. How would you describe Ava?

a)

lazy

b)

responsible

c)

mean

d)

happy

295.

Jake breaks Sally's toy and laughs about it. How would you describe Jake?

a)

mean

b)

helpful

c)

caring

d)

responsible

296.

Debbie dances and makes lots of creative sculptures in her spare time. How would you describe Debbie?

a)

Funny

b)

Nice

c)

Mean

d)

Creative

297.

How would describe someone who goes up in front of the class to share their story?

a)

Nice

b)

Mean

c)

Brave

d)

Hones

298.

How would you describe someone who is too nervous to speak up in class?

a)

shy

b)

bold

c)

sneaky

d)

honest

299.

James does all of his school work and then goes home to do chores to help his mom. How would you describe James?

a)

hardworking

b)

lazy

c)

respectful

d)

honest

300.

What is a word that best describes your character?

4 lines

301.

What is the "mood" of a story?

a)

Emotions audience feels from a given passage.

b)

The time and place of the story.

c)

The summary of events of the story.

d)

The lesson the reader learns from the story.

302.

Corey looked out the window and sighed. This was the third weekend in a row that the weather forecaster had predicted rain, and it looked like he was correct in his prediction. It was raining cats and dogs outside his window. Corey was okay with rainy days happening during the week, when he was juist sitting in a classroom anyway. In his opinion, though, a rainy Saturday was a waste of a perfectly-good weekend day. "There;s no way that we are going to have our soccer game this morning," Corey told his mom. Just then, hos mom's cell phone buzzed, indicating a message had been received. She glanced at her phone and frowned. "Yep, no soccer game again this week."
Which of the following best reflects the MOOD of this passage?

a)

energetic

b)

gloomy

c)

nervous

d)

relaxed

303.

Paige felt someone shaking her shoulder. "What?!" she barked, refusing to open her eyes or move. "I know it's Spring Break, but you can't sleep the whole morning away. It's already 9 o'clock. Come out to the kitchen and eat your breakfast after you get dressed," Mom instructed. A few minutes later, when Paige entered the kitchen, she still looked like a walking zombie. She opened the cupboard door that held the cereal, and scanned the shelf. "What happened the the Lucky Charms?" she roared. "Your brother just finished them up this morning," Mom answered. Paige slamemd the door shut. "I'm not eating then!"
Which of the following best reflects the MOOD of this passage?

a)

cranky

b)

somber

c)

scared

d)

hopeful

304.

The night it happened was one we will never forget. The wind was screeching outside as rain pounded against the window. We had lost electricity hours ago and had nothing but candles to light the house. The battery powered radio we had was broadcasting a warning to lock your doors and stay inside; there was a killer on the loose. What is the MOOD of the passage?

a)

Joyful

b)

Sad

c)

Scary

d)

Lonely

305.

Janet looked at the rickety rope bridge as it swayed in the wind. The small planks on the floor of the bridge were spaced about a foot apart. They looked like they had been made from driftwood. Janet looked down into the canyon below the rope bridge. It was wide and deep. She could barely make out what was at the bottom. She inched onto the first plank. It creaked loudly. Then she put her weight onto the weathered plank, clinging tightly to the ropes. The wind had a ghostly whistle.

What is the mood of this paragraph?

a)

tense

b)

fearful

c)

regretful

d)

proud

306.

Jane stretched her arms out and laid down in the grassy field. The sun warmed her skin and the breeze tussled her hair. The insects hummed and worked and while the world turned, Jane did nothing at all. She took a deep breath and let it fall from her lungs. The river trickled its secrets and the sounds of nature blended into the symphony of the spring.

What is the mood of this paragraph?

a)

guilty

b)

sad

c)

frightening

d)

relaxed

307.

Mrs. Whatsit continued to climb, her arms straining a little. She felt her heart racing; cold sweat began to drip down her forehead. She looked down worriedly. It was a long drop from where she was at. One slip and SPLAT!

What is the mood of this paragraph?

a)

Guilty

b)

Happy

c)

Frightened

d)

Angry

308.

Which of the following would create a joyful mood?

a)

The blazing sun beamed down on my face. My skin burned red hot and my mouth was dry as the desert. I gave a loud sigh as I continued to paint the garden shed. I couldn't wait until work was over.

b)

The gloomy sky sent shadows of gray across the garden. The drip drip of rain splashed against the window. I looked out and saw puddles of water drowning the once beautiful flowers in Mom's garden.

c)

I felt free. Summer was finally here. The sky was bright and clear. The birds were chirping. The air smelled fresh and flowery. I couldn't wait to get home and go fishing in the lake.

d)

As I walked home, my feet felt like they weighed 100 pounds. My shivering hand held tightly onto the news my parents were about to hear. How would I tell my parents I made an F?

309.

City Autumn By Joseph Moncure March
The air breathes frost. A thin wind beats
Old dust and papers down gray streets
And blows brown leaves with curled-up edges
At frightened sparrows on window ledges.
What is the mood?

a)

joyful

b)

annoyed

c)

gloomy

d)

puzzled

310.

Life Doesn't Frighten Me by Maya Angelou
Don’t show me frogs and snakes
And listen for my scream,
If I'm afraid at all
It’s only in my dreams.
What is the mood?

a)

confident

b)

frightened

c)

lonely

d)

melancholy

311.

The night it happened was one we will never forget. The wind was screeching outside as rain pounded against the window. We had lost electricity hours ago and had nothing but candles to light the house. The battery powered radio we had was broadcasting a warning to lock your doors and stay inside; there was a killer on the loose. What is the MOOD of the passage?

a)

Joyful

b)

Sad

c)

Scary

d)

Lonely

312.

The door swings open to reveal a Christmas tree, alone in the middle of the room. Silence greets me as I glance around the house. The fireplace is empty and the snow storm howls outside the window. My family has gone and I am left alone with my thoughts... What is the MOOD of the passage?

a)

Frustrated

b)

Sad

c)

Holiday

d)

Mysterious

313.

(a) is the writer's attitude expressed in their writing.

314.

Which sentence sounds more serious?

a)

I need to speak to you outside.

Necesito hablar contigo afuera.

b)

Hey, can I speak to you outside real quick?

Oye, ¿puedo hablar contigo afuera rapidito?

315.

Authors choose their words with (a) .

316.

Select the text where the author's tone is negative:

a)

The movie was amazing! I was laughing so hard I cried!

b)

You can only watch infantile humor for so long before you want to punch yourself in the face.

317.

Select the text where the author's tone is positive:

a)

The movie was amazing! I was laughing so hard I cried!

b)

You can only watch infantile humor for so long before you want to punch yourself in the face.

318.

Change the tone of this sentence:

The movie was amazing! I was laughing so hard!

4 lines

319.

Select the text where the author's tone is negative:

a)

My little brother is so stubborn. He never shuts up.

b)

My little brother is very determined. He never gives up.

320.

Select the text where the author's tone is positive:

a)

Why is that weirdo calling me again after all this time?

b)

I’m so excited that he called! I’ve been hoping to hear from him.

321.

Select the text where the author's tone is negative:

a)

My little brother is so stubborn. He never shuts up.

b)

My little brother is very determined. He never gives up.

322.

Select the text where the author's tone is positive:

a)

My little brother is so stubborn. He never shuts up.

b)

My little brother is very determined. He never gives up.

323.

Select the text where the author's tone is positive:

a)

I get to hang out with all my friends at school!

b)

School is dull and unexciting.

324.

Change the tone of this sentence:

School is dull and unexciting.

4 lines

325.

The tranquil waters of the lake reflected the soft moonlight like glass.

Select the tone of the text:

a)

peaceful

b)

anxious

326.

The glassy water reflected the sinister moonlight. The long shadows of trees reached ominously across the lake.

Select the tone of the text:

a)

threatening

b)

playful

327.

I stepped into the blinding stage light. My heart was racing and I felt nauseous.

Select the tone of the text:

a)

peaceful

b)

anxious

328.

I stepped in front of the exhilerating stage lights. My heart lept with excitement as I heard the enlivening sound of applause.

Select the tone of the text:

a)

ominous

b)

enthusiastic

329.

What is the "tone" of a story?

a)

The feeling the passage evokes from the reader.

b)

The author, narrator, or speaker's attitude toward a subject.

c)

The time and place of the story.

d)

The summary of events in the story.

330.

true or false: Tone is determined by description or dialogue.

a)

True

b)

False

331.

"We have some important news for you, Mr. President. We have discovered a terrorist plot against the United States," said the CIA agent. The President closed the book, set it on the desk, and leaned forward, his eyes fixed straight ahead. "Tell me everything you know."

What is the tone of the dialogue?

a)

informal

b)

happy

c)

serious

d)

optimistic

332.

What is the tone of the following text?
"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you run away and hide, you coward!"

a)

pleased

b)

suspicious

c)

happy

d)

angry

333.

Just when I thought things could not get more ridiculous, Rebecca's little terrier, all dressed up in its knitted blue winter outfit, poked its head out of the pink polka dot doggy tote! The outfit was an odd sweater-and-hood combination. Perhaps Rebecca thought it flattered Fluffy's eyes. Fluffy looked around blankly, as if to ask what was so amusing.

What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

a)

bitter

b)

respectful

c)

objective

d)

humorous

334.

Lana was bursting with excitement. She paced up and down, and every few minutes headed to the window to check for the mail carrier. When he finally showed up, she ran down the path and stretched out her hand for the mail. She took a deep breath and, hands shaking, ripped open the envelope.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

a)

humorous

b)

persuasive

c)

anxious

d)

cheerful

335.

Ling was chewing the gum. When her teacher told her to spit it out and throw it in the trash, she talked back.

What tone did Ling use with her teacher?

a)

apologetic

b)

sarcastic

c)

disrespectful

d)

uncertain

336.

Which tone is represented in the following passage?

Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!

a)

calm

b)

annoyed

c)

scary

d)

excited

337.

Dear Chloe,

I really miss you! I wish my family would move back to Springfield. I don't like it here in Alaska. There isn't much sunlight at this time of the year. I haven't made many friends at my new school, and there is never anything to do. Do you miss me, too?

- Erin

Which word best describes the TONE of this note?

a)

cold

b)

hopeful

c)

depressed

d)

lively

338.

My annoying brother likes to drive me crazy. There is no other who is that lazy. He whines to Mom and Dad night and day, until he eventually gets his way. What is a sister to do, when he screams 'til he's blue? There is no way to win, for he gets under your skin. He does his best to kill all joy. Oh, how my brother does annoy! What is the TONE of the poem?

a)

frustrated

b)

humorous

c)

depressed

d)

happy

339.

This is the written text of a play.

a)

script

b)

papers

c)

book

d)

text

340.

A drama is intended to be __________________ for an audience.

a)

performed

b)

comedy

c)

tragedy

d)

fun

341.

What is the meaning of dialogue?

a)

Conversations between two or more characters

b)

The words in parentheses

c)

A struggle that takes place in a story

d)

The gestures an actor uses in a drama

342.

Items used on stage to help actors tell a story

a)

Flats

b)

Sets

c)

Props

d)

Costumes

343.

A person who writes plays is

a)

Poet

b)

Author

c)

Illustrator

d)

Playwright

344.

What is drama?

a)

A type of nonfiction that present information.

b)

A type of fiction written in a form of poem to entertain.

c)

A type of fiction story that is written to be performed in front of an audience.

d)

A type of nonfiction that tells the life of a person.

345.

What is another word for "drama?"

a)

Poem

b)

Story

c)

Play

d)

Movie

346.

The group of people that are playing certain roles in a play is called the

a)

audience

b)

cast of characters

c)

writers

d)

speakers

347.

The directions, or words, in parenthesis that show the actions or feelings that the characters are supposed to show. These directions are called______.

a)

Plot directions

b)

Stage directions

c)

Actor directions

d)

Audience directions

348.

A person who performs a role in a play is called an

a)

stage direction

b)

actor

c)

performance

d)

playwright

349.

The area where the actors perform is called the....

a)

scene

b)

stage

c)

set

d)

setting

350.

Plays are divided into large sections called

a)

scenes

b)

acts

c)

stage directions

d)

asides

351.

Acts are divided into smaller sections called

a)

monologue

b)

dialogue

c)

scenes

d)

stage directions

352.

Stage directions are the words written that appear in parentheses throughout the play and these words tell the characters how to _________________.

a)

do the play

b)

use dialogue

c)

act

d)

sing

353.

Which of these best explains why there is only one scene?

a)

There is very little action.

b)

There are only three characters.

c)

Only a few props are needed.

d)

The setting does not change.

354.

Drama is written to be performed by actors and watched by an audience.

a)

True

b)

False

355.

A playwright is _______.

a)

The author of the play

b)

When they play is right after editing

c)

A character in the play

d)

A type of stage direction

356.

Tells how the play is to be performed in the script. Usually in parenthesis.

a)

Stage Directions

b)

Dialogue

c)

Set

d)

Directions

357.

The scenery, backdrops, and furniture create the __________

a)

setting

b)

stage

c)

background

358.

A drama, or a play is a passage that tells a story using _______________ characters say to each other.

a)

songs

b)

lines

c)

books

d)

jokes

359.

What point of view uses the word
I?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person

360.

What point of view uses the word
he?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person

361.

What point of view uses the word
we?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person

362.

What point of view uses the word
your?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person

363.

What point of view uses the word
Mickey Mouse?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person

364.

What point of view uses the word
they?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person

365.

What point of view uses the word
you?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person

366.

What point of view uses the word
my?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person

367.

What point of view uses the word
Spongebob?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person

368.

What point of view uses the word
me?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person

369.

What point of view:
I love pizza. It is my favorite food!

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person

370.

What point of view:
John said he was going to the pumpkin patch with his family.

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person

371.

What point of view:
Before you leave you need to clean your room!

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person

372.

What point of view:
I love it when we go to the zoo!

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person

373.

What point of view:
He likes to watch movies with his friend Greg.

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person

374.

I love rock climbing! I go rock climbing every weekend with my dad. It is so fun to be up so high. One day, I hope that I can be a professional rock climber. That would be great!

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

375.

Juan sat in the doctor’s office hoping that the doctor would forget about the shot that he needed. He was very nervous and scared.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

376.

I could not find my favorite game after my brother was done playing with it. He is always taking my toys without asking for permission. I have looked all over the house and I still can’t find it!

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

377.

Marie is in the third grade this year. Her favorite subject in school is Math. She loves numbers and always gets good grades on her tests.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

378.

I was shaking like a leaf! My hands were sweaty and my heart was pounding so loudly I was sure that everyone could hear it.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

379.

Whenever we go to the park, we always head straight for the swings.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

380.

Sam enjoys watching movies. He goes to the cinema every weekend. This is something that he really looks forward to.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

381.

Arthur could hear his stomach grumbling. He looked around to see if his classmates noticed. None of his classmates looked up. He was so hungry, but lunch was an hour away.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

382.

It was cold outside when I headed home from school. I wrapped my arms around myself, leaned into the wind, and ran as fast as I could. I was wearing my heaviest winter coat, a hat, scarf, and gloves, but I was still shivering from the cold!

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

383.

We are going on a camping trip this weekend. My whole family is going and I couldn’t be any more excited! My favorite thing to do when we go camping is roast marshmallows by the campfire.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

384.

Jon felt like he had the best costume ever. He was a blue vampire! Halloween is Jon’s favorite time of the year.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

385.

My brother and I have been working on a model airplane. We work on it every day and we follow the instructions very carefully.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

386.

I was really bored until my mom asked if I wanted to go get ice cream. I love ice cream! My favorite is chocolate in a cone with sprinkles and a cherry on top!

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

387.

Marcy was very scared. It was her first day at a new school and she did not know anyone.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

388.

Todd loves everything about baseball. He has so many baseball cards he can’t even count them all! Todd also plays baseball for his school.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

389.

The Lindale Eagles football team is amazing! They are going to win the game tonight!

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

390.

I think that I will go for a swim. Swimming is something that I am really good at. I can’t wait to get outside and jump into the water to cool off!

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

391.

If I see Mrs. LeJeune at the football game tonight, I promise to say hello and give her a high five.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

392.

Chris read a book about ocean animals. He read about sharks, dolphins, whales and turtles.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

393.

I like to go on nature walks. I bring a magnifying glass and a jar with me. I find lots of interesting bugs.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

394.

Writing that plays with rhyme & rhythm and focuses on emotion, descriptive qualities, or imagery is called...

a)

nonfiction

b)

realistic fiction

c)

poetry

d)

fairy tales

395.

The writer of a poem is called a...

a)

narrator

b)

speaker

c)

author

d)

poet

396.

Poems have to rhyme.

a)

true

b)

false

397.

Check all the things you could find in poetry.

a)

rhyming words

b)

rhythm/beat

c)

alliteration

d)

repetition

398.

Which is an example of rhyming words?

a)

blue - bat

b)

blocks - locks

c)

pat - scratch

d)

try - tent

399.

All are found in poetry except...

a)

rhyme scheme

b)

rhythm

c)

paragraphs

400.

All poems must rhyme.

a)

True

b)

False

401.

The writer of a poem is called...

a)

poet

b)

illustrator

c)

author

d)

smart person

402.

To repeat sounds, words, phrases, or lines in a poem

Example:

"I'm car sick.

Open a window.

I'm car sick.

rest your eyes.

I'm car sick.

Drink some water."

a)

rhyme

b)

repetition

c)

rhythm

403.

When two or more words have the same ending sound, it is called

a)

scheme

b)

rhyme

c)

alliteration

d)

repetition

404.

Crash, ZOINK, Moo, BOOM, and POP are examples of

a)

alliteration

b)

personification

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

poetry

405.

Poetry is...

a)

writing that is musical and artistic in nature

b)

writing that expresses feelings

c)

a style of writing with few rules

d)

all of the above

406.

Her eyes are as sparkly as a diamond is a

a)

smilie

b)

metaphor

c)

alliteration

d)

onomatopoeia

407.

words that are used within a poem repeatedly to express a certain point

a)

rhyme

b)

repetition

c)

stanza

d)

alliteration

408.

comparing two things WITHOUT using LIKE or AS is called

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

alliteration

d)

stanza

409.

On the beautiful summer night, the trees danced in the breeze is an example of ...

a)

alliteration

b)

personification

c)

rhyme

d)

stanza

410.

Several lines grouped together in a poem

a)

line

b)

stanza

c)

poetry

d)

repetition

411.

Type of poetry that is meant to be performed

a)

spoken word poetry

b)

free verse poetry

412.

comparing two unlike things using like or as

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

413.

Descriptive writing that appeals to any of our five senses

a)

repetition

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

imagery

414.

Jess was not happy that she had to sit beside Ben. He was loud and silly, he talked all the time, and his desk was always messy. She promised herself that she would ignore him and never make contact. That is until one morning.. THUD! When Jess heard this loud noise, she looked up to see Ben had tripped over a chair that should have been pushed in. He was suddenly laying on the floor, and his papers were strewed everywhere. Jess rushed over to him. Despise Ben's obnoxious behavior, Jess helped him up and picked up all of his papers. "No worries, Ben, that chair was in your way," Jess said. That afternoon during recess, Ben thanked Jess for helping him. Jess realized that Ben was actually nice, and that she had never taken the time to get to know him. Jess and Ben had each found a new friend.

What problem did Jess face in this story?

a)

She was upset that Ben's desk was so messy.

b)

She was mad that her teacher wouldn't move her.

c)

She was not happy that she had to sit beside Ben.

415.

Jess was not happy that she had to sit beside Ben. He was loud and silly, he talked all the time, and his desk was always messy. She promised herself that she would ignore him and never make contact. That is until one morning.. THUD! When Jess heard this loud noise, she looked up to see Ben had tripped over a chair that should have been pushed in. He was suddenly laying on the floor, and his papers were strewed everywhere. Jess rushed over to him. Despise Ben's obnoxious behavior, Jess helped him up and picked up all of his papers. "No worries, Ben, that chair was in your way," Jess said. That afternoon during recess, Ben thanked Jess for helping him. Jess realized that Ben was actually nice, and that she had never taken the time to get to know him. Jess and Ben had each found a new friend.

How did Jess end up solving the problem?

a)

She decided to help Ben when he tripped over a chair.

b)

She begged her teacher to move her.

c)

She made sure to ignore Ben and never make eye contact.

416.

Jess was not happy that she had to sit beside Ben. He was loud and silly, he talked all the time, and his desk was always messy. She promised herself that she would ignore him and never make contact. That is until one morning.. THUD! When Jess heard this loud noise, she looked up to see Ben had tripped over a chair that should have been pushed in. He was suddenly laying on the floor, and his papers were strewed everywhere. Jess rushed over to him. Despise Ben's obnoxious behavior, Jess helped him up and picked up all of his papers. "No worries, Ben, that chair was in your way," Jess said. That afternoon during recess, Ben thanked Jess for helping him. Jess realized that Ben was actually nice, and that she had never taken the time to get to know him. Jess and Ben had each found a new friend.

What is the theme of this story? Think about the lesson Jess learned.

a)

It's better to push your chair in than trip someone.

b)

You never really know the quality of a person's character until you get to know them.

c)

A nice gesture sometimes goes unnoticed.

417.

Jess was not happy that she had to sit beside Ben. He was loud and silly, he talked all the time, and his desk was always messy. She promised herself that she would ignore him and never make contact. That is until one morning.. THUD! When Jess heard this loud noise, she looked up to see Ben had tripped over a chair that should have been pushed in. He was suddenly laying on the floor, and his papers were strewed everywhere. Jess rushed over to him. Despise Ben's obnoxious behavior, Jess helped him up and picked up all of his papers. "No worries, Ben, that chair was in your way," Jess said. That afternoon during recess, Ben thanked Jess for helping him. Jess realized that Ben was actually nice, and that she had never taken the time to get to know him. Jess and Ben had each found a new friend.

What happened in the story that helped you find the theme? Think about the author's message.

a)

Jess helped Ben up when he tripped over a chair.

b)

Ben thanked Jess for helping him and asked if she wanted to play soccer.

c)

Jess realized that Ben was annoying and messy.

418.

Tania broke her mother's favorite snow globe. She knew that she wasn't supposed to pick it up, but it was so tempting to shake it and watch the glittery snow fall. Tania felt so guilty. She knew she couldn't fix it. So, gathering up all of her courage, she walked downstairs where her mother was to confess in a shaky voice what she had done. Her mother scolded her for picking up the snow globe when she was told not to. However, she didn't punish her because she had been honest. Her mother was proud of her for telling the truth. Tania felt so relieved.

What problem did Tania face in this story?

a)

She was tempted to shake her mother's snow globe.

b)

She broke her mother's favorite snow globe.

c)

She was relieved after she told the truth.

419.

Tania broke her mother's favorite snow globe. She knew that she wasn't supposed to pick it up, but it was so tempting to shake it and watch the glittery snow fall. Tania felt so guilty. She knew she couldn't fix it. So, gathering up all of her courage, she walked downstairs where her mother was to confess in a shaky voice what she had done. Her mother scolded her for picking up the snow globe when she was told not to. However, she didn't punish her because she had been honest. Her mother was proud of her for telling the truth. Tania felt so relieved.

How did Tania end up solving the problem?

a)

She felt guilty and asked her mom to punish her.

b)

She picked up all the pieces and threw them away.

c)

She was brave and confessed to her mother that she had broken her snow globe.

420.

Tania broke her mother's favorite snow globe. She knew that she wasn't supposed to pick it up, but it was so tempting to shake it and watch the glittery snow fall. Tania felt so guilty. She knew she couldn't fix it. So, gathering up all of her courage, she walked downstairs where her mother was to confess in a shaky voice what she had done. Her mother scolded her for picking up the snow globe when she was told not to. However, she didn't punish her because she had been honest. Her mother was proud of her for telling the truth. Tania felt so relieved.

What is the theme of the story? Think about the lesson Tania learned.

a)

It's best to be brave and speak the truth even if your voice shakes.

b)

The unknown can be scary.

c)

Temptation can get you in trouble.

421.

Tania broke her mother's favorite snow globe. She knew that she wasn't supposed to pick it up, but it was so tempting to shake it and watch the glittery snow fall. Tania felt so guilty. She knew she couldn't fix it. So, gathering up all of her courage, she walked downstairs where her mother was to confess in a shaky voice what she had done. Her mother scolded her for picking up the snow globe when she was told not to. However, she didn't punish her because she had been honest. Her mother was proud of her for telling the truth. Tania felt so relieved.

What happened in the story that helped you find the theme? Think about the author's message.

a)

Tania felt guilty and was scared to tell her mother the truth.

b)

Tania told the truth, and her mother didn't punish her because she was honest.

c)

Tania's mother was disappointed in her.

422.

Jake loved his phone and was always looking at it. His parents would try to talk to him, but he would just ignore them. When he was at school, he'd sneak peeks at his phone under his desk when no one was looking. When he was at his friend's house, he spent more time on his phone than with his friend. One day Jake was watching a funny video of people doing tricks with their dogs while he was walking home. He began crossing the street and was so into the video that he did not notice the oncoming traffic. Jake was suddenly hit by a car. He had mild injuries, but his phone was destroyed. Jake quickly realized that he didn't need to be on his phone so much.

What problem did Jake face in the story?

a)

He was spending too much time looking at his phone.

b)

He ignored his parents when they tried to talk to him.

c)

He walked out in front of a car.

423.

Jake loved his phone and was always looking at it. His parents would try to talk to him, but he would just ignore them. When he was at school, he'd sneak peeks at his phone under his desk when no one was looking. When he was at his friend's house, he spent more time on his phone than with his friend. One day Jake was watching a funny video of people doing tricks with their dogs while he was walking home. He began crossing the street and was so into the video that he did not notice the oncoming traffic. Jake was suddenly hit by a car. He had mild injuries, but his phone was destroyed. Jake quickly realized that he didn't need to be on his phone so much.

How did Jake ending up solving the problem?

a)

He was hit by a car and his phone was destroyed.

b)

He was hit by a car while looking at his phone and realized that he was on it too much.

c)

He wanted his friends to watch the funny videos on his phone.

424.

Jake loved his phone and was always looking at it. His parents would try to talk to him, but he would just ignore them. When he was at school, he'd sneak peeks at his phone under his desk when no one was looking. When he was at his friend's house, he spent more time on his phone than with his friend. One day Jake was watching a funny video of people doing tricks with their dogs while he was walking home. He began crossing the street and was so into the video that he did not notice the oncoming traffic. Jake was suddenly hit by a car. He had mild injuries, but his phone was destroyed. Jake quickly realized that he didn't need to be on his phone so much.

What is the theme of the story? Think about the lesson Jake learned.

a)

Nothing is a sure thing.

b)

You can get too much of a good thing.

c)

Always walk at a crosswalk.

425.

Jake loved his phone and was always looking at it. His parents would try to talk to him, but he would just ignore them. When he was at school, he'd sneak peeks at his phone under his desk when no one was looking. When he was at his friend's house, he spent more time on his phone than with his friend. One day Jake was watching a funny video of people doing tricks with their dogs while he was walking home. He began crossing the street and was so into the video that he did not notice the oncoming traffic. Jake was suddenly hit by a car. He had mild injuries, but his phone was destroyed. Jake quickly realized that he didn't need to be on his phone so much.

What happened in the story that helped you find the theme? Think about the author's message.

a)

Jake ignores others and eventually gets hit by a car because he's on his phone too much.

b)

Jake couldn't get enough of the funny videos on his phone.

c)

Jake was injured and his phone was destroyed.

426.

Use the sample thesaurus page to complete the table with the information needed.

remote - synonym- ________ antonym-________

a)

syn. prepared; ant. unready

b)

syn. easygoing; ant. tense

c)

syn. far away; ant. close

d)

syn. dispute; ant. submit

427.

Use the sample thesaurus page to complete the table with the information needed.

ready - synonym- _________ antonym-_________

a)

syn. prepared; ant. unready

b)

syn. easygoing; ant. tense

c)

syn. far away; ant. close

d)

syn. dispute; ant. submit

428.

Use the sample thesaurus page to complete the table with the information needed.

relaxed - synonym- ________ antonym-________

a)

syn. dispute; ant.submit

b)

syn. prepared; ant.unready

c)

syn. dependable; ant. unreliable

d)

syn. easygoing; ant. tense

429.

Use the sample thesaurus page to complete the table with the information needed.

resist - synonym- _________ antonym-_________

a)

syn. distant; ant.close

b)

syn. dispute; ant. yield

c)

syn. dependable; ant. unreliable

d)

syn. easygoing; ant. tense

430.

Use the sample thesaurus page to complete the table with the information needed.

reliable - synonym- ________ antonym-________

a)

syn. prepared; ant.unready

b)

syn. dispute; ant. yield

c)

syn. dependable; ant. unreliable

d)

syn. easygoing; ant. tense

431.

Using the dictionary entries, find the meaning of the word.

gaudy

a)

to bring or come together

b)

the post to which a gate is hung or the one against which it closes

c)

marked by showiness or extravagance

d)

to measure

e)

an opening for a gate

432.

Using the dictionary entries, find the meaning of the word.

gateway

a)

to bring or come together

b)

the post to which a gate is hung or the one against which it closes

c)

marked by showiness or extravagance

d)

to measure

e)

an opening for a gate

433.

Using the dictionary entries, find the meaning of the word.

gather

a)

to bring or come together

b)

the post to which a gate is hung or the one against which it closes

c)

marked by showiness or extravagance

d)

to measure

e)

an opening for a gate

434.

Using the dictionary entries, find the meaning of the word.

gauge

a)

to bring or come together

b)

the post to which a gate is hung or the one against which it closes

c)

marked by showiness or extravagance

d)

to measure

e)

an opening for a gate

435.

Using the dictionary entries, find the meaning of the word.

gatepost

a)

to bring or come together

b)

the post to which a gate is hung or the one against which it closes

c)

marked by showiness or extravagance

d)

to measure

e)

an opening for a gate

436.

a genre or category of literature generally designed to be presented to an audience by actors on stage that relies heavily on dialogue

a)

poem

b)

drama

c)

thesaurus

d)

culture

437.

exact, accurate, and careful about details

a)

poem

b)

culture

c)

precise/precisely

d)

theme

438.

a literary work, generally composed in verse and using figurative language, typically composed using a set structure (i.e., organizational rules)

a)

drama

b)

poem

c)

diversity

d)

ethnic group

439.

often referred to as central message

a)

theme

b)

poem

c)

main idea

d)

diversity

440.

the primary or central topic(s) of a text or discussion which is supported and developed by other, supporting points/ideas

a)

main idea

b)

theme

c)

summary

d)

thesaurus

441.

a brief statement of the main points of a larger work or text

a)

culture

b)

main idea

c)

theme

d)

summary

442.

people who share a common cultural background, including ancestry and language

a)

culture

b)

diversity

c)

ethnic group

d)

thesaurus

443.

the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group

a)

diversity

b)

culture

c)

ethnic group

d)

summary

444.

a range of different things; variety

a)

culture

b)

ethnic group

c)

precise

d)

diversity

445.

a book that lists words in groups of synonyms and related concepts

a)

thesaurus

b)

summary

c)

precise

d)

diversity

446.

We read a ______________ in class and I read the part of the narrator.

a)

summary

b)

poem

c)

drama

d)

thesaurus

447.

Our teacher read a ______________ that was 4 stanzas and had many rhyming words.

a)

thesaurus

b)

poem

c)

drama

d)

main idea

448.

Writers use a _______________ to improve their writing and use more descriptive language.

a)

thesaurus

b)

theme

c)

main idea

d)

diversity

449.

You should respect others ___________________ the way you respect yours.

a)

summary

b)

theme

c)

precise

d)

culture

450.

Writers use _________________ details in their writing to show, not tell, their story.

a)

precise

b)

summary

c)

main idea

d)

theme

451.

The _____________ of the story was "Friendship is the most precious gift."

a)

theme

b)

culture

c)

summary

d)

poem

452.

"Anthropologist are people who study the culture of people in the present and recent past" was the ______________ of the text.

a)

precise

b)

main idea

c)

diversity

d)

drama

453.

The comic book superhero Spider-Man possesses a Spidey sense that warns him of trouble that's coming his way.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

Luther picked up his pace on the trail as his Spidey sense began to tingle.

a)

sense of smell

b)

sense of danger

c)

sense of wonder

d)

sense of pride

454.

Read the source of the allusion.

In Roman mythology, Cupid is the god of love. He often shoots arrows at people to make them love each other.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

I know I'm playing Cupid, but I think Bob and my cousin should spend more time together.

a)

trying to make people fall in love

b)

sharing or expressing an unpopular point of view

c)

saying kind and pleasant things about people

455.

What type of allusion is this?

a)

Mythological

b)

Biblical

c)

Literary

d)

Historical

456.

Which of the following is not an example of an allusion?

a)

his wife was his Achille's heel

b)

he lies so much, I'm surprised his nose doesn't grow like Pinnochio's

c)

she transformed her backyard to look like the Garden of Eden.

d)

we'll miss him so much because he was the best dog ever.

457.

Which of the following is true about allusions?

a)

allusions are written in quotation marks

b)

allusions are always started as a comparison, as in 'He was as strong as Hercules.'

c)

allusions are indicated references that may sometimes be obvious and sometimes obscure

d)

all of the above

458.

What is the allusion commonly used for Cinderella?

a)

being ignored

b)

hard work

c)

hard work and bad treatment

d)

all of the above

459.

How is the allusion Adman and Eve commonly used?

a)

committing a sin

b)

being lazy

c)

being in love

d)

all of the above

460.

How would allusion be defined?

a)

a reference to a famous person, place, or event

b)

words that involve one of the five senses

c)

two lines working as a unit

d)

a form or wordplay with similar sounding sounds

461.

Fleet feet sweep by sleeping geese.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Assonance

462.

Come and clean the chaos in your closet.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Assonance

463.

Son of a gun

a)

Alliteration

b)

Assonance

464.

Please put away your paints and practice the piano.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Assonance

465.

Kim came to help us cut out a colorful kite for Chris.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Assonance

466.

The squeaky wheel gets the grease.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Assonance

467.

They’re strong as rocks.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Assonance

468.

Little Larry likes licking the sticky lollipop.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Assonance

469.

Sheep should sleep in a shed.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Assonance

470.

A good cook could cook as much cookies as a good cook who could cook cookies.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Assonance

471.

The righteous shall flourish as the palm tree

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

antithesis

472.

This figure of speech gives human characteristic to non human entities.

(a)

473.

"Her head is in the clouds."

What does it mean?

a)

She is not paying attention.

b)

She is floating in the clouds.

c)

She is flying.

d)

she is dreaming

474.

"Pretty Ugly" is an example of which Figure of Speech?

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

oxymoron

d)

personification

475.

What is the figure of speech called when there is a repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of the word?

a)

Personification

b)

Alliteration

c)

Assonance

d)

Simile

476.

Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence:

Pat planted the pretty pink poppies in the pot.

a)

Simile

b)

Alliteration

c)

Assonance

d)

Metaphor

477.

What is the figure of speech called when something is over-exaggerated, not meant to be taken literally?

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Onomatopoeia

c)

Assonance

d)

Personification

478.

Many are called, but few are chosen.

a)

Apostrophe

b)

Antithesis

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

479.

Write few figures of speech

4 lines

480.

"I’m all ears."

What does it mean?

a)

I’m not listening.

b)

I am listening.

c)

I have ears all over my face.

d)

I am just hearing

481.

Say whether the following are assonance, alliteration or onomatopoeia

Ruth ran rapidly to the river.

a)

assonance

b)

alliteration

c)

onomatopoeia

482.

wally willow whittled and whistled

a)

alliteration

b)

assonance

c)

onomatopoeia

483.

Johnny went here, there and everywhere

a)

alliteration

b)

assonance

c)

onomatopoeia

484.

take the gun and have fun

a)

alliteration

b)

assonance

c)

onomatopoeia

485.

The rain in Spain falls mainly in the plains

a)

alliteration

b)

assonance

c)

onomatopoeia

486.

Gretta gathered green gumballs

a)

alliteration

b)

assonance

c)

onomatopoeia

487.

the owl hooted in the trees

a)

alliteration

b)

assonance

c)

onomatopoeia

488.

my teeth chattered as i stood in the rain

a)

alliteration

b)

assonance

c)

onomatopoeia

489.

the corn went pop in the microwave

a)

alliteration

b)

assonance

c)

onomatopoeia

490.

the leaves crunched under my feet

a)

alliteration

b)

assonance

c)

onomatopoeia

Group 4

Total questions: 490

Worksheet time: 9hrs 16mins

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