WorksheetsOSTP ELA 4
Total questions: 99
Worksheet time: 2hrs 17mins
If something is audible, it is able to be...
touched
seen
heard
smelled
The root word in jumping is _________.
jumps
jumping
jump
ing
What is the root word in boxes?
box
es
boxes
all of the above
The root word in drinking is __________.
drunk
drank
drinks
drink
The root word in teacher is: __________.
teaching
teach
teaches
teacher
What is the root word in disrespectful?
respect
disrespect
respectful
respectfully
The root word in tasteful is __________.
tastefully
tasteful
taste
all of the above
What is the root word in lunches?
snack
lunches
dinner
lunch
The root word in unstoppable is __________.
stoppable
stop
unstop
able
What is the root word in fearful?
fear
fearless
ful
all of the above
The root word in unbreakable is __________.
breakable
unbreak
break
all of the above
The latin prefix sent- means feel. The root word -tient means to have. What does the word sentient mean?
to be unfeeling
to have feelings
to be full of emotions
to be familiar
The prefix un- means...
not
inside
over
where
An affix is...
an word piece added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning.
a word piece added to the end of a word to change the meaning
an word piece added to the beginning or end of a word to keep its meaning.
a word that is a base for other words
Which of the following suffixes means "someone who..."?
-able
-ness
-er
-tion
Which word has a root that means water?
aquatone
acquired
litter
aquarium
A group of letters that go after the root and changes the meaning of the root word is called a
affix
prefix
suffix
base word
Read the piece below:
"When the snow froze over into ice, it caused quite the catastrophe for the parking lot. The ice was so heavy, it caused the branches to break from the trees and onto the parked cars. "
Using your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, what is the meaning of the word catastrophe in the passage above?
Glass
A turn for the worst
Insurance
Happiness
Read the expert below:
"The two argued for days and days on end. They were, of course, tired of arguing, but they could not come to a decent compromise."
The prefix com- means together. Using context clues and knowledge of Latin/Greek affixes and roots, find the definition of the word compromise.
to disagree
to lie to someone
to come to an agreement
to make a formal statement
The root word agree had the prefix dis added to the beginning of it. What does the prefix do to the root?
It makes the verb a noun
It makes the adjective a verb
It makes the noun an adjective
It doesn't change the word's word type.
Read the sentence below:
Before we got our dog, he was a homeless puppy.
What does the word "homeless" mean in this sentence?
without a home
with a home
dirty
home again
The prefix auto- means
down
back
self
you
The suffix -est means "the most" and the suffix -er can mean "more." Which word means someone who has lived longer than me?
Old
Older
Oldest
Ancient
What does the prefix "dis, non, and un" mean?
again
not
before
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 -
compare the different food groups in the Food Group Pyramid
provide you information about the Food Group Pyramid
persuade you to use the Food Group Pyramid to plan your meals
offer a different way to look at food based off of the Food Group Pyramid
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 -
teach readers to work hard
tell readers about basketball
inform readers about how tryouts can be hard
suggest to readers that they should never do tryouts
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 -
define the purpose of school
describe what school is like for kids
list all of the good parts of school
convince people to go to school
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 -
illustrate the importance of rules
share their opinion on rules
explain where the first rules came from
list the different places rules are used
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 -
show the benefits of The Awesome Artists prgram
compare the cost of an art program to a music program
convince people to sign up for an art program
explain why The Awesome Artists program is the best
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 -
describe the benefits of smiling for your health
convince the reader that smiling is bad
encourage people to smile more
compare frowning to smiling
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 -
offer different places to search for snakes
highlight the different places cobras can be found
describe how cobras interact with other snakes.
persuade readers to be aware and careful of cobras
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 -
provide a timeline of the Underground Railroad
tell how the Underground Railroad started
list the different people who helped with the Underground Railroad
describe the Underground Railroad
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 -
inform about Wilder's life
suggest that Wilder's life was boring
explain how Wilder met her husband
persuade people to read the Little House series
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 -
show kids how fun a water hose fight can be
encourage kids to be careful when playing pranks
teach kids to think before they act
share with kids a fun summer activity
I?
he?
we?
they?
my?
me?
I love pizza. It is my favorite food!
John said he was going to the pumpkin patch with his family.
I love it when we go to the zoo!
He likes to watch movies with his friend Greg.
You are as brave as a lion.
Simile
Not a simile
Which phrase is NOT a simile?
He's a workhorse.
He's as strong as an ox.
This is a simile:
This dress fits like a glove.
True
False
This is a simile:
He is as nutty as a fruitcake.
True
False
what is a metaphor
is when someone compares you to something without saying like
when you say a hint to someone
when you compare with someone saying like
I don´t know
what is an example of metaphor
you are like an elephant
you are like a lion
you are fire
I don´t know
Your crying is like rain.
metaphor
Simile
Your eyes are like stars.
metaphor
simile
you are like a rain
metaphor
simile
Hyperboles are phrases that
compare two unlike things
exaggerate
give person-like qualities to animals and things
have a different meaning than the words.
I was so hungry I could eat a horse.
hyperbole
not hyperbole
His new car was as fast as my dad's truck.
hyperbole
not hyperbole
*What is the onomatopoeia?
Mrs. Davis was sitting by her pond listening to the frogs croak.
Wow, Hailie's race car zoomed past the finish line.
Kristen's brother is the coolest because he can burp the alphabet.
What does a heart typically symbolize?
fear
time
love
thunder
What is a symbol?
a sign
something representing something else
an object
characters in a story
Ana had spent an unhappy night of tossing and turning. Yesterday, the wrong move had caused her to lose the volleyball match. As she sat up in bed the next morning, she could see the sun just peeking over the bushes in her back yard. As the sun rose higher and shined more brightly, Ana felt her spirits lifting. Feeling her confidence return, Ana thought to herself, I know I can work harder, and I'll make the team forget yesterday ever happened.
In this passage, the rising sun symbolizes—
Ana's house
volleyball
a second chance
a sleepless night
One hot summer day, a weary fox padded down a dusty road, desperate for food and drink. He had traveled for miles without finding so much as a berry to nibble or a puddle of water to sip from.
Suddenly, a beautiful aroma filled the air. The fox sniffed and sniffed, his mouth watering in anticipation. Then he looked up. Several feet above him, trailing along a trellis, was a vine full of juicy grapes.
The fox jumped up, but he could not reach them. Then he backed up, took a running start, and leaped as high as he could. Still, the grapes remained out of reach. Again and again, he tried, with no success.
Finally, exhausted and faint from his efforts, the fox gave up and went on his way. "Oh, well," he sneered, "no big loss. I could tell those grapes were sour anyway."
In this passage, the grapes symbolize—
something that a person wants but can't have
a desire to be happy and independent
a delicious, satisfying meal
a decision that is difficult to make
What would a mountain most likely symbolize?
a challenge
surrender
innocence
love
A lightbulb symbolizes...
Evil
Idea or Invention
Darkness
Old age
"Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!"
What tone did Ling use with her teacher?
What is the blue jay's tone while singing?
Bursting through the door, the flustered mother screamed uncontrollably at the innocent teacher who gave her child an F.
"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you run away and hide, you coward!"
When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home.
My heart is like a singing bird Whose nest is a weathered shoot;
My heart is like an apple-tree
Whose boughs are bent with thick-set fruit; My heart is like a rainbow shell That paddles in a halcyon [peaceful] sea;
My heart is gladder than all these
Because my love is come to me.
QUESTION: What mood do the details of the poem convey? (Look specifically at the three things the speaker compares her heart to.)
Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!
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?
cold
hopeful
depressed
lively
