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WorksheetsMs. Mitchell's Test Prep Review
Total questions: 151
Worksheet time: 4hrs 54mins
Andy, Jacob, and Tony were thrilled! In celebration of Arbor Day, Andy, Jacob, and Tony were planting a tree in the school yard. Because of their good attendance and good grades, all of the teachers voted for these three boys to perform this task. The three boys also saw it was a chance to get out of the classroom on a beautiful spring day. They were accomplishing this task with the help of a janitor, Mr. Jenkins.
Which sentence would have been a better topic sentence for the paragraph above?
Arbor Day is a special day Cecil Jones established in 1867 for the planting of trees.
Arbor Day, a day for planting of trees, is only celebrated in the United States.
At Lee Street School, there was a great deal of excitement on Arbor Day this year.
At Lee Street School, people enjoy planting trees, particularly on Arbor Day.
Lisa is doing a report on elephants. She needs to find out what food wild elephants eat. Where would she look to find that information?
a dictionary
a thesaurus
an encyclopedia
an atlas
Charlie is planning to write a report on various climates throughout America. Which source would be the most useful for him?
An article that discusses various areas around the world
A map that is color coded based on temperature
An article that compares and contrasts various areas and their climates
A map of the country
Shawn needed to drive a few nails into the deck since the boards were loose.
Which definition most closely fits the way the word drive is used in the sentence.
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
When you use clues from the text to figure out a word's meaning, you are using..
figurative language
definitions
schema
context clues
I abhor grocery shopping, but I adore clothes shopping. What does abhor mean in this sentence?
hate
love
went
like
Maria was indignant when she discovered her brother left for the party without her. What does indignant mean?
sad
angry
confused
excited
The hot chocolate gave me a warm hug.
hyperbole
metaphor
simile
personification
"Why does a boy who's fast as a jet take all day and sometimes two to get to school?" What 2 types of figurative language are in that sentence?
simile and hyperbole
simile and metaphor
simile and alliteration
hyperbole and personification
“Memories are bullets. Some whiz by and only spook you. Others tear you open and leave you in pieces.”
personification
hyperbole
metaphor
simile
Slam! Pow! Bang! Are all examples of
alliteration
inferences
onomatopoeia
similes
There were a million presents under my tree.
metaphor
simile
alliteration
hyperbole
The gentle wind tickled her rosy cheeks
personification
hyperbole
onomatopoeia
metaphor
WHERE and WHEN the story takes place
exposition
setting
character
resolution
a SERIES of related EVENTS that make up the story.
setting
characters
rising action
plot
the author's MESSAGE/ LESSON about life
theme
plot
characters
falling action
the PROBLEM or what the main character is struggling to deal with;
plot
conflict
rising action
point of view
The story still continues after the climax. The story is winding down.
Conflict
Rising Action
Falling Action
Exposition
beginning of the story; sets the stage for the story
main characters are introduced, the setting is described, and the conflict is hinted at
Resolution
Conflict
Exposition
PLOT
perspective from which a story is told
plot
conflict
characters
point of view
the story ENDS and the main conflict is resolved.
Conflict
Resolution
plot
Exposition
the most exciting part of the story; the turning point.
Conflict
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
the complications the main character must face, suspense builds, leads to the climax...
Exposition
Rising Action
Conflict
Point of View
helps you figure out the pronunciation of a word, key words are defined, generally found in the back of the book.
index
table of contents
glossary
timelines
How does a caption help a reader understand an informational text?
it explains a photograph or illustration and gives information that may not be in the text
It provides the reader with an image to show a visual representation of the text
it provides the meaning of a word
It summarizes the overall meaning of the text
Why would a reader use a glossary when reading an informational text?
To find a specific topic
To find the meaning of a bold or highlighted work from the text
to find out more information about the topic
to locate information to see how it is organized
Visual representation of facts and details
headings/subheadings
title
timeline
tables and graphs
help the reader to locate information in the text, printed in large or bold print to make them stand out.
headings/subheadings
captions
titles
index
What kind of mistake is there in this sentence?
Yesterday he goes to the supermarket.
Spelling
Tense
Punctuation
Wrong Preposition
What kind of mistake is there in this sentence?
The writter is J. K. Rowling.
Spelling
Tense
Grammar
Capital letter
What kind of mistake is there in this sentence?
I didnt enjoy the party because anna was there.
Wrong order and Wrong preposition
Spelling and Punctuation
Grammar and Capital letter
Punctuation and Capital letter
Searching the Internet, Dudley was found listed for sale.
The biggest challenge for patrol horses is staying sane when faced with distractions and disturbances.
Clearly, the world you live in today wouldn’t be the same without the contributions of many dedicated scientists and there work.
Len Fisher is a scientist he has made a career out of researching ordinary things in life.
The teams were most surprised to learn that hot liquids, such as tea and coffee, didn’t
score good in their tests.
What is a dependent clause?
Can not stand on its own as a sentence.
Can stand on its own as a sentence.
Looks like a sentence but is part of a sentence.
Is joined by a linking word.
What is an independent clause?
Does not express a complete thought.
Has a coordinating conjunction.
A sentence that can stand on its own as a sentence.
Has a subordinating conjunction.
Today, it is not uncommon to see women wearing high-heeled shoes. However, the first high-heeled shoes were actually made for men back in the 1500s. The heels helped soldiers keep their feet in the stirrups of their saddles as they rode into battle.
Perdusade
Inform
Entertain
Describe
If a story is told in third-person point of view, the narrator
is NOT a character in the story
is a character in the story
The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. I thought of nothing other than the next step. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.
First Person Point of View
Second Person Point of View
Third Person Point of View
In Third Person Omniscient point of view
we know one character's thoughts and feelings
we know many characters' thoughts and feelings
In Third Person Limited point of view
we know one character's thoughts and feelings
we know many characters' thoughts and feelings
John looked nervously at Patty as she reached into the cage without hesitation. She was not scared of snakes in the slightest.
3rd Person Limited
3rd Person Omniscient
Jeremiah was thinking about the game. They could have won. He could have won the game for them. All he needed to do was catch the ball, but he didn't. His coach walked over to him. The coach said, "Jeremiah, we had a great season. Nobody's perfect."
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient
The waves pounded against the shore so hard, making it difficult for Shane to ride a wave. Shane kept falling off his board.
What type of conflict?
character vs. character
character vs. self
character vs. nature
character vs. society
Tom wanted to try out for field hockey, but his friends giggled and said, "Only girls play that sport." Tom decided to try out anyway and be the first boy to play.
What type of conflict?
character vs. character
character vs. self
character vs. nature
character vs. society
Pablo and Kane were playing soccer. Kane started playing too roughly and Pablo got very upset and pushed him into the net.
What type of conflict?
character vs. character
character vs. self
character vs. nature
character vs. society
What is tone?
When and where a story takes place.
The author's purpose for writing a story.
The author's attitude in a text.
How the story makes readers feel
What is mood?
Where and when the story takes place.
The author's attitude in a text.
The author's purpose for writing a text.
How the text makes the reader feel.
Which of the following is not a negative tone word?
angry
harsh
depressed
excited
Which passage below has the most amusing/comical tone?
The creature moved its sharp claws over the strange device, and the noise was loud and distracting.
The lovely fairy danced her long fingers over the harp, and the music carried us gently into a trance.
The creature played the instrument, and we listened to the music it made.
The monster produced a terrifying noise, and we tried hard not to scream and give away our hiding place.
Which word best describes the tone of the sentence below?
The stunning poem that opens this lovely collection is rich with imagery and language.
admiring
bitter
sad
hopeful
Which word best describes the tone of the passage below?
I never wanted to see that movie, but my annoying little sister kept pestering me. Eventually, her whining wore me down, and I gave in. But that waste of a movie really destroyed my Saturday.
admiring
bitter
sad
hopeful
Which sentence is correct?
"The warriors are fleeing!" I cried.
The warriors are fleeing" I cried!
Which sentence is written correctly?
"Over those mountains," I pointed out, "Is the lake."
"Over those mountains," I pointed out, "is the lake."
"Are those Aztec or Mayan _________ asked Mary.
ruins,"
ruins?"
ruins?,"
ruins"
Ellen _______ cultures built step pyramids."
said, Both
said, "both
said. "Both
said, "Both
This is a story that sounds like it could be real. The characters are relatable and the setting is too.
realistic fiction
nonfiction
science fiction
historical fiction
Stories about the future, space, aliens, and technology.
Science Fiction
Mystery
Historical Fiction
Informational
Name that Genre!
nonfiction
fantasy
realistic fiction
historical fiction
This genre often includes the appearance of gods and goddesses, sometime in disguised form.
myth
fable
nonfiction
fantasy
A tall tale is about an ordinary person who does not have any special abilities.
True
False
Autobiographies are written about someone else's life.
True
False
_________ is written in stanzas
poetry
nonfiction
realistic ficton
a play
A short story that usually has animals as characters and teaches a moral or lesson about what is important in life is called a _______.
folk tale
fairy tale
tall tale
fable
In which genre would you classify a book about the life of Benjamin Franklin, written by Jonathan Davis?
biography
autobiography
historic fiction
realistic fiction
A story such as "The Lion and the Mouse" which teaches that there is no being too small that it cannot help a larger one, would be considered a
fairy tale
fable
mystery
biography
These stories, such as Jack and the Beanstalk, Goldilocks and the 3 Bears, and Rumpelstiltskin, have been passed down from generation to generation, often by word of mouth, though the original storyteller is unknown. They can involve magic, trickery, animals, and oftentimes the number 3. Name the genre.
historical fiction
folktale
myth
legend
The dictionary definition refers to
denotation
connotation
synonym
antonym
glossary
The word odor has a
negative connotation
positive connotation
The word curious has a
negative connotation
positive connotation
The word youthful has a
negative connotation
positive connotation
The word immature has a
negative connotation
positive connotation
The word irresponsible has a
negative connotation
positive connotation
The word innocent has a
negative connotation
positive connotation
Someone's thoughts or perspective on a topic is called their _______ ___ _______.
(a)
What the text is MOSTLY about is called: ________________
Plot
Theme
Summary
Narrator
Plot is the order of (a) in a story.
A POINT that is being made is also known as a ________.
Claim
Plot
Theme
Summary
The main/ overall point of an article or passage is called the ___________________.
Central Theme
Central Claim
Summary
Setting
"Recess is a great thing to have at school! It gives students a break where they can move around. They are able to eat a snack and breathe fresh air. Maybe a longer recess should be considered!"
The author's view point about recess is that...
recess is good for children
recess is boring
we should not have recess
recess is a bad idea
School uniforms are far cheaper than the currently popular fashions. Many students work long hours at a paying job instead of doing homework because they feel they have to "keep up appearances." If students wore uniforms, there would be no need for most of them to have jobs that take away from their study time.
What is the central claim of this paragraph?
Popular fashions are expensive.
School uniforms are a good idea.
Students work many hours at jobs.
Teens enjoying wearing uniforms.
Based on the sentence above, what does FAMISHED mean?
The sick man felt better after drinking the ELIXIR.
Based on the context clues, what does elixir mean?
Soda/Pop
Juice
Coffee
Medicine
Read the question stem below:
"Which two sentences describe elements of the ___________ (genre) evident in the story?"
What is the question stem asking you to do or find?
You need to identify an element of that specific genre of writing.
You need to find 2 details from the passage that answers this question.
You need to go back to the passage and choose two details about the plot.
You need to identify two elements of that specific genre that were in the literature.
A Shakespearean sonnet is composed of
seven stanzas
two limericks in a row
four quatrains and a couplet
three quatrains and a couplet
What is meter?
the number of lines in a poem
the type of words used in a poem
the pattern of stressed and unstressed lines in a poem
the cycle of rhyming and non-rhyming words in a poem
Alliteration, rhyme and onomatopoeia are all examples of
prose
sound devices
image devices
meters
What is the rhyme scheme of the following poem excerpt?
Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
ABBA
AAAB
ABAB
AABA
Which poetic device is used in the following line?
The water plopped into the lake in big droplets.
personification
alliteration
onomatopoiea
metaphor
"That poetry test was brutal"
Which word has the same connotation as the word brutal above?
Confusing
Wicked
Difficult
Murderous
What is a stanza?
The way a poem sounds
The structure of the entire poem
A line in a poem
A paragraph in a poem
"She travelled through the desert, which was a sea of sand"
What does the metaphor sea of sand mean in the example above?
The desert did not have much sand
The desert was difficult to travel through
The desert was full of never-ending sand
The desert was lush and green
What is the overall message of the poem?
People hear voices in their head that they need to ignore
People must trust the voice within themselves in order to make choices
People must ignore their inner dialogue as it is not always right
People will learn to love themselves if they try
Based on lines 5-7, the reader can conclude that the speaker believes —
You are the only one in control of making your own choices
You are not in control of life's choices, other people are
You are meant to listen to only the bad voices in your head
You need to ignore the opinions of others
"Golden girl/ in a golden gown"
assonance
alliteration
consonance
onomatopoeia
"I feel the ladder sway as the boughs bend./ And I keep/ hearing from the cellar bin/ The rumbling sound/ Of load on load of apples coming in."
personification
irony
simile
imagery
“Because I could not stop for Death –/ He kindly stopped for me –"
personification
simile
apostrophe
allusion
'“Hope” is the thing with feathers -/ That perches in the soul"
simile
metaphor
personification
paradox
"And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while."
hyperbole
simile
idiom
pun
"The wind is howling like the swirling storm inside..." is personification and ___________.
metaphor
simile
idiom
onomatopoeia
This is referencing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles which is an...
"Break the bank," is an example of ...
metaphor
simile
idiom
hyperbole
"Tick tock on the clock," is an example of...
onomatopoeia
personification
metaphor
simile
Zombies are the living dead.
not an oxymoron
oxymoron
Rhyming words that are found inside lines of poetry are an example of internal rhyme.
True
False
Which is an example of slant rhyme?
fear & near
pallate & polite
mend & tend
right & fight
This excerpt contains _________.
three couplets
one sestet
three quatrains
The highlighted words show the use of _____________.
end rhyme
slant rhyme
rhyme scheme
internal rhyme
What is the rhyme scheme of this stanza?
ababab
abcdef
ababcd
abcbdb
What would the hashtag #alonetogether be?
metaphor
allusion
oxymoron
paradox
"Failure is the key to success" would be what type of fig. language?
paradox
alliteration
allusion
oxymoron
"Who do you think I am? Cinderella? Don't tell me to clean your house!" is an example of
oxymoron
allusion
metaphor
simile
