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Reading Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Once a cat was in a hurry. She ran across the street without looking. She narrowly escaped being hit by a car.

What is the theme of this story?

a)
Don't steal
b)
Look both ways before crossing the street. 
c)

One good turn deserves another.

2.

A long time ago there was a king who wanted nothing but gold. He wished everything he touched turned into gold. A fairy made this wish come true. THen anything he tried to eat turned into gold, so he starved to death.

What is the theme of this story? 

a)
Don't be greedy.
b)
Work together.
c)
Respect your elders. 
d)
Don't steal.
3.

A hare once bragged to all the animals that he could beat anyone in a race. A tortise said, "I challenged you." So, they raced. The hare ran fast and the tortoise plodded along. Soon, the hare got tired and took a nap. The tortise kept up his steady pace and won the race.

What is the theme of this story?

a)
It is better to take your time and do it right then to rush and fail.
b)
Don't be lazy.
c)
Our friends are always there for us.
d)
Turtles are faster than rabbits.
4.

There was once some hardworking ant and a grasshopper who hated to work. The ants gathered food all spring while the grasshopper played. When winter came, the ants had enough food, but the grasshopper had nothing to eat.

What is the theme of this story? 

a)
Don't be lazy.
b)
Have as much fun as you can before you die.
c)
Don't steal.
d)
Look before you leap.
5.

To make a snowman, start by rolling a big ball for the body. Then roll a smaller ball and put it on top of the big ball to use as the head. Next, find two sticks to use as arms. Then you can use objects such as coal, carrot, and raisins to make the face. Add a hat and your snowman is complete!

What is the text structure?

a)

compare/contrast

b)

description

c)

cause and effect

d)

sequence

6.

Some of the students in room 17 were upset because they never got to use the balls and jump ropes at recess. Another group of kids always got them first and they refused to share. When Ms. Magallanez found out what was going on, she developed a rotation system so that everyone would have a chance to use the equipment.

What is the text structure?

a)

compare/contrast

b)

problem and solution

c)

cause and effect

d)

sequence

7.

Next time you are thristy, try drinking a glass of water instead of a soda. Although both will quench your thirst, soda is full of sugar and chemicals. Water, on the other hand, is a much healthier choice. Water helps your digestive system to function properly and keeps your immune system strong so you won't get sick.

What is the text structure?

a)

compare/contrast

b)

problem and solution

c)

cause and effect

d)

sequence

8.

The largest ball of yarn ever created by one person is located in Darwin, Minnesota. It was made by Francis A Johnson who began winding the yarn in 1950. By 1979, he had created a yarn ball that measured 40 feet around and weighted 8.7 tons.

What is the text structure?

a)

compare/contrast

b)

problem and solution

c)

description

d)

sequence

9.

An earthquake that occurs under the ocean may cause a tsunami. A tsunami is a series of giant waves that can cause a great deal of destruction, as well as many deaths when it hits the coast. So, if you are ever at the beach and hear a tsunami warning siren, you should run to higher ground as fast as you can.

What is the text structure?

a)

compare/contrast

b)

problem and solution

c)

cause and effect

d)

sequence

10.

Chef Boyardee started off as a chef. More and more people started asking for his food. In 1927, two people helped him start packaging his food and selling it throughout the US. By 1985, Chef Boyardee products were making $500 million each year.

What is the author's purpose?

a)

entertain

b)

persuade

c)

inform

d)

describe

11.

If you've ever wanted to learn more, having your own library of books is a way to do it. Scientists have learned that this helps students learn more than students without books at home. If you don't have your own books, this is a good reason to get some. If you can't get your own library of books, spending time at an actual library can help you learn a lot too.

What is the author's purpose?

a)

entertain

b)

persuade

c)

inform

d)

describe

12.

To make spaghetti sauce, you first need to heat olive oil, an onion, and garlic in a pot on the stove. Then you pour in things like chicken broth, tomato sauce, sugar, oregano, and other ingredients. For really good sauce, you simmer it for 1-4 hours. After that, you can enjoy your delicious spaghetti sauce on your favorite noodles!.

What is the author's purpose?

a)

explain

b)

persuade

c)

inform

d)

describe

13.

He sprinted down the field, fast as lightning. The 19 year old dodged one defender. Then, with quick feet, he doged three more, and the goalie. Without hesitation, he kicked the ball straight into the net, and the crowd cheered. Lionel Messi had just scored one of the best goals in the history of soccer.

What is the author's purpose?

a)

entertain

b)

persuade

c)

inform

d)

describe

14.

Books come in many shapes and sizes. Some are small, some are large. But all books should have a beginning, middle, and end. They also usally have a front and back cover to protect the book's pages.

What is the author's purpose?

a)

entertain

b)

persuade

c)

describe

d)

describe

15.

The house was old. The paint was peeling and some of the boards on the porch were missing. The lawn was completely overgrown and full of weeds. Some of the windows were broken too. I wondered how long the house had been vacant as I carefully climbed the front steps and made my way to the door.

what is the point of view?

a)

first person

b)

third person- limited

c)

third person- omniscient

16.

The peguins were so cute! Julie felt like she could watch them sliding swimming, and playing for hours. "Come on, Julie," her boyfriend whined. "The peguins are boring. Let's go see the elephants!" Julie sadly tore her eyes away from the penguins and followed Kevin.

what is the point of view?

a)

first person

b)

third person- limited

c)

third person- omniscient

17.

Sam knew if he played the King of Hearts he would win the game, but he had already won the first three games. He decided to play a different card instead. A few turns later, Tyler realized that he had the winning card in his hand. He was thrilled to finally win a game against his big brother.

what is the point of view?

a)

first person

b)

third person- limited

c)

third person- omniscient

18.

It happened so fast! It didn't feel like I was shrinking, more like everything around me was getting bigger. Suddenly, I was smaller than the chair, then smaller than my little sister's doll. I think it has stopped now and I am about the size of an egg. Miranda said it would wear off in a few hours, so I better get to work!

what is the point of view?

a)

first person

b)

third person- limited

c)

third person- omniscient

19.

Brandon cruised through the test. Math had always come easy to him. Kyle struggled with each question. He knew he would never finish on time. Krystal looked nervously at the clock for the 10th time. "Just four more questions to go," she thought. Mrs. Olsen watched her students and wondered if she had given them enough practice time before the test.

what is the point of view?

a)

first person

b)

third person- limited

c)

third person- omniscient

20.

Jesse watched the strange alien creatures from his hiding place behind the old log. They were all crowding around the lopsided space craft, which was obviously broken. "They must have crashed here and now they can't leave," Jesse thought. They didn't look dangerous. Maybe he should try to help them.

what is the point of view?

a)

first person

b)

third person- limited

c)

third person- omniscient