WorksheetsThe Black Stallion/L18 grammar
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 5hrs 40mins
Where do the events of this passage take place?
on a tiny raft in the ocean
on a farm with many horses
on a ship during a terrible storm
on a deserted island after a shipwreck
Which sentence from the passage best reveals the setting?
“Then they were in the air, sailing over the black hole.”
“Alec jumped to the side, tripped on a stone and fell to the ground.”
“He stepped up the side of the dune, his left hand in the horse's thick mane.”
“His action shifted, and his huge strides seemed to make him fly through the air.”
Which of these best describes the point of highest tension in the passage?
Alec improving his horsemanship
Alec gathering carragheen on the beach
the Black answering Alec's beckoning whistle
the Black taking off at a gallop with Alec on his back
Did he dare attempt to ride the Black? Should he wait a few more days? Go ahead—tomorrow. Don’t do it! Go ahead—
What do the sentences above show about Alec?
He is afraid he will hurt the Black.
He is experiencing an inner struggle.
He is not interested in riding the Black.
He is confident he will succeed at riding the Black.
What do Alec and the Black have in common?
a desire for companionship
a fear of drowning in the sea
a difficult past that scarred them
a distrust of humans and other animals
The reader learns about Alec and the Black mostly through
dialogue.
physical actions.
thoughts in Alec's journal.
observations from other characters.
Which statement best describes the theme of the passage?
Humans are meant to tame animals.
Gentleness and love go far to earn trust.
The ocean is nature's most powerful force.
It is impossible for a human to survive alone.
Which sentence from the passage best reveals the theme?
“He had conquered this wild, unbroken stallion with kindness.”
“When he reached the top of the hill, he saw the Black at one end of the beach.”
“Then his hands gripped the mane tighter and he threw himself on the Black's back.”
“The flame's shadows reached out and cast eerie ghostlike patterns on the Black's body.”
What does the word diminishing mean in the sentence below?
We mourned the diminishing roar of the waves as we drove away from the beach.
abrupt
fading
mysterious
overwhelming
What does the word marveling mean in the sentence below?
Ms. Carter could not stop marveling at the excellence of her students’ presentations.
asking questions
expressing wonder
pausing for a break
showing frustration
What does the word descended mean in the sentence below?
Before the soldiers descended from the airplane, they saluted.
came down
stopped flying
slipped and fell
carried luggage
What does the word fitful mean in the sentence below?
The fitful bursts of laughter were contagious.
gleeful
irregular
irresistible
sarcastic
What does the word delicacy mean in the sentence below?
What someone else considers a delicacy might shock a squeamish eater.
raw salad
cooked meat
special food item
exotic amphibian
What does the simile she is as sharp as a tack mean in the sentence below?
Mindy always knows the right answer—she is as sharp as a tack.
She is smart.
She is snobby.
She is impolite.
She is metallic.
What does the metaphor the soccer team was a storm of energy mean in the sentence below?
The soccer team was a storm of energy as the captain led her players onto the field.
There was a rainstorm approaching.
The captain had a strong leadership style.
The players were excited to start the game.
There was no chance that the team would lose.
Which of these sentences contains a simile?
The night is an endless pool of darkness.
His loneliness was like a deep, empty well.
She dragged her feet on the math assignment.
Aunt Gertie encouraged her nieces to stay in touch.
What does the sentence below mean?
The car can stop on a dime.
The car can stop easily.
The car can stop quietly.
The car can stop quickly.
The car can stop awkwardly.
What does the sentence below mean?
The boys do not see eye to eye.
The boys do not agree.
The boys do not have fun.
The boys do not see each other.
The boys do not know each other.
Which of these words is a preposition in the sentence below?
The teacher asked some of the students to meet before class.
some
of
the
class
Which of these words is a preposition in the sentence below?
I remembered everything except the keys to my house.
remembered
everything
to
my
Which of these words is a preposition in the sentence below?
The fifth-grade students will go on a field trip next Thursday.
fifth
will
on
top
Which group of words is a prepositional phrase?
took short naps
under his window
watched and waited
walked quietly away
Which group of words is a prepositional phrase?
the new song
a friend wrote
my sister and I
between our houses
Which group of words is a prepositional phrase?
near the lake
and her sister
threw the ball
will be copying
What is the function of the preposition inside in the sentence below?
My mother moved some of her plants inside because she expected cold weather.
conveys time
conveys location
conveys purpose
conveys ownership
What is the function of the preposition toward in the sentence below?
The map says we should next walk toward the tallest tree.
conveys time
conveys purpose
conveys direction
conveys ownership
What is the function of the prepositional phrase with their owner in the sentence below?
The horses trotted with their owner to the grassy field.
conveys time
provides details
conveys location
conveys direction
What is the function of the prepositional phrase for over three hours in the sentence below?
We had to wait in line for over three hours.
conveys time
conveys location
conveys purpose
conveys direction
