wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

ENGLISH 5 REVIEW 1

Total questions: 140

Worksheet time: 5hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I do all the cooking and …………. that, I help Tom.

a)

besides

b)

beside

c)

with

d)

on

2.

The temperature is three degrees …………. zero.

a)

over

b)

above

c)

beneath

d)

into

3.

I looked at the bookcase and saw an interesting story book ........... the top of the bookshelf.

a)

in

b)

after

c)

at

d)

above

4.

I didn’t think I’d get the car ………. that narrow entrance.

a)

during

b)

upon

c)

toward

d)

through

5.

My teacher is always very pleased _____ my work.

a)

with

b)

except

c)

over

d)

in

6.

When my dog died I was so sad; it took me months to get _____ her death.

a)

into

b)

about

c)

over

d)

under

7.

The apples are ______________________ the box.

a)

inside

b)

around

c)

under

8.

The apple is _____________________ the box.

a)

inside

b)

under

c)

beside

9.

The apple is ____________________ the box.

a)

on top of

b)

in front of

c)

behind

10.

The apple is ________________ the box.

a)

behind

b)

on top of

c)

inside

11.

The ball is ________________________ the box.

a)

inside

b)

above

c)

far from

12.

Choose the correct preposition:


There was a pond __________ the edge of the woods.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

13.

A minnow and a tadpole swam _______ the weeds.

a)

over

b)

among

c)

before

14.

______ the night, the tadpole discovered his two little legs.

a)

During

b)

In

c)

Behind

15.

Fill-in the blanks with prepositions:


The tadpole told the minnow ______ him becoming a frog.

a)

from

b)

through

c)

about

16.

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence:


The pencil fell under the desk.

a)

the pencil

b)

fell under the desk

c)

under the desk

d)

the desk

17.

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence:


Putting her papers under her desk, Mrs. Konchita felt like her desk was clean.

a)

under her desk

b)

putting her papers

c)

felt like her desk

d)

desk was clean

18.

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence:

The big brown bird flew into the window, but was okay.

a)

the big brown bird flew

b)

into the window but was okay

c)

flew into the window

d)

into the window

19.
Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: 
Above the trees flew a beautiful bald eagle. 
a)
flew a beautiful
b)
bald eagle
c)
above the trees
d)
above the trees flew a beautiful
20.

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence:


Mr. Dominador Ulaye placed new white ghost lights on the tree.

a)

put new white ghost lights

b)

on the tree

c)

Mr. Dominador Ulaye

d)

white ghost lights

21.

What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence?


He put the quarters into his piggy bank.

a)

put the quarters

b)

he put the

c)

into his piggy bank

d)

his piggy bank

22.

What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence


I enjoy playing the clarinet

a)

I enjoy playing

b)

enjoy playing in

c)

playing in the clarinet

d)

There is no preposition!

23.

What is the preposition in the following sentence?

I love to sleep late on Fridays!

a)

like

b)

sleep

c)

late

d)

on

24.

What does a prepositional phrase start with?

a)

A topic

b)

A preposition

c)

A subject

d)

I was just thinking hard when the teacher looked at me and did not pay attention

25.

Which of the following sentences does NOT include a prepositional phrase?

a)

I walked all the way home.

b)

I walked over the hill.

c)

I walked through the woods.

d)

I walked next to the river

26.
Which is a list of common prepositions?
a)
Against,Beside,In,Over,Up
b)
Desk,Chair,Table,Seat
c)
Honda,Toyota,Nissan, Lexus
d)
Chicken,Cat,Dog,Elephant
27.
Can a sentence have more than one prepositional phrase contained within it? 
a)
Yes 
b)
No
28.
a)

Acting on a stage

b)

can be very scary

c)

on a stage

d)

be very scary

29.

Spot the prepositional phrase! "The earthquake caused our building to shake from side to side."

a)

The earthquake

b)

our building

c)

to shake

d)

from side to side

30.

Spot the prepositional phrase! "No one forced him to come to work when he was ill, he did it of his own free will."

a)

to come

b)

to work

c)

when he was ill

d)

of his own free will

31.

Click on the coordinating conjunction.

a)

And

b)

Be

c)

The

d)

Since

32.

Click on all the sentences that correctly use coordinating conjunctions.

a)

"Sally can't wait to go yet!"

b)

"Thomas couldn't buy shoes, since he lost his wallet."

c)

"Neville Longbottom loves toads and Professor Sprout."

d)

"Alice Cullen wanted to befriend Bella, but she was fearful."

33.

What is the full acronym used for coordinating conjunctions?

a)

FATHIPPOS

b)

FANGIRLS

c)

FANBOYS

d)

FANBOY

34.

What are coordinating conjunctions used for?

a)

They are used to describe verbs.

b)

They are used to join together phrases, clauses, or sentences of equal rank.

c)

They are used to make sentences more interesting.

d)

They are used to combine two adjectives or subjects.

35.

What does FANBOYS stand for?

a)

Furious, Animals, Buy, Otters, Silently

b)

For, And, Not, But, On, You, Sad

c)

It's not FANBOYS, it's FATHIPPOS!

d)

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

36.

When are FANBOYS generally used during a sentence.

a)

At the end

b)

In the beginning

c)

Anywhere

d)

In the middle

37.

Is the use of yet considered a conjunction in the following sentence? "Jake couldn't go yet."

a)

No, because yet is not a conjunction.

b)

Yes, because it is connecting ideas, and it is a coordinating conjunction.

c)

No, the use of "yet" doesn't connect anything together.

d)

It depends on how you think of it.

38.

Click on the sentence that correctly uses coordinating conjunctions.

a)

"I will not believe you!"

b)

"Sal bought cookies for Lisa."

c)

"I couldn't wait, but I was also nervous."

d)

"The mayor had not arrived yet."

39.

What are FANBOYS?

a)

Coordinating conjunctions

b)

Subordinating conjunctions

c)

Boys that are fans

d)

Collaborating conjunctions

40.

Which conjunction best fills in the blank? "Nora likes pickles ___ cucumbers."

a)

Nor

b)

For

c)

So

d)

And

41.

Which conjunction best fills in the blank? "Jacob liked pizza, ___ he didn't enjoy sausage pizza.

a)

But

b)

So

c)

And

d)

For

42.

Which conjunction best fills in the blank? "Tina didn't like bugs, ___ insects.

a)

For

b)

Nor

c)

But

d)

Yet

43.

How do you feel about coordinating conjunctions?

a)

Unsure :/

b)

Confident :)

c)

Eh ;|

d)

Absolutely confused :(

44.

He was very tired after a long working day, _____ he washed all the dishes in the kitchen.

a)

nor

b)

yet

c)

so

d)

or

45.

Miriam bought apples, oranges, carrots, _____ potatoes from the market in the city centre.

a)

or

b)

and

c)

so

d)

for

46.

I have both respect __________ admiration for them.

a)

or

b)

nor

c)

but also

d)

and

47.

It will rain either today __________ tomorrow.

a)

or

b)

nor

c)

but also

d)

and

48.

He is neither mad __________ upset.

a)

or

b)

nor

c)

but also

d)

and

49.

I do not know whether he has seen the movie before __________ not.

a)

or

b)

nor

c)

but also

d)

and

50.

We not only dressed up for the holiday __________ decorated the school.

a)

or

b)

nor

c)

but also

d)

and

51.

The crowd was both large __________ excited.

a)

or

b)

nor

c)

but also

d)

and

52.

We should either walk quickly __________ take the bus.

a)

or

b)

nor

c)

but also

d)

and

53.

I don’t know whether I want to study Spanish __________ Russian.

a)

or

b)

nor

c)

but also

d)

and

54.

Both my uncle __________ my cousin live in New York.

a)

or

b)

nor

c)

but also

d)

and

55.

Neither my brother __________ my sister can go to the game.

a)

or

b)

nor

c)

but also

d)

and

56.

_____________ Angiela _____________ JeadaMay tried out for the school play.

a)

Whether . . . or

b)

Both . . . and

57.

_____________ you clean your room _____________ you will stay home this weekend.

a)

Either . . . or

b)

Neither . . . nor

58.

_____________ we go home _____________ stay at the park doesn’t matter to me.

a)

Whether . . . or

b)

Not only . . . but also

59.

__________ ___________ did she do well on her math test, ___________ she ___________ got an A on her social studies report.

a)

Both . . . and

b)

Not only . . . but also

60.

_____________ I can go to the movies on Saturday, _____________ I can go to the mall.

a)

Not only . . . but also

b)

Either . . . or

61.

I found _____________ my homework _____________ my textbook on the kitchen counter.

a)

both . . . and

b)

either . . . or

62.

Simon found ___________ ___________ the shoes he had lost ___________ ___________ his favorite jacket.

a)

neither . . . nor

b)

not only . . . but also

63.

I have _____________ the time _____________ the motivation to play handball right now.

a)

neither . . . nor

b)

either . . . or

64.

_____________ my iPad _____________ my phone stopped working last night.

a)

Both . . . and

b)

Whether . . . or

65.

I can’t decide _____________ to play soccer this year _____________ to take dance lessons.

a)

neither . . . nor

b)

whether . . . or

66.

Whenever Amy sees flowers, she smiles.

a)

Whenever

b)

sees

c)

she

d)

smiles

67.

If you want to come over after school, my mom said it is okay!

a)

If

b)

you

c)

after

d)

is

68.

As soon as the weather warms up, the children will play outside.

a)

As soon as

b)

as the

c)

the

d)

will

69.

I will study at the library until it closes.

a)

I

b)

will

c)

at

d)

until

70.

Although my dog is shy, he loves to wag his tail.

a)

Although

b)

my

c)

he

d)

his

71.

John made it to class on time, even though he dropped his books in the hall.

a)

it

b)

to

c)

even though

d)

his

72.

Before we go to school, we should go to Starbucks.

a)

Before

b)

we go

c)

we should

d)

go to

73.

Mrs. North let us listen to music while we worked on our papers.

a)

let

b)

us

c)

while

d)

our

74.

We were happy because we won first prize!

a)

We

b)

were

c)

because

d)

won

75.

Even if you work your hardest, you may not win the marathon.

a)

Even if

b)

your

c)

may not

d)

the

76.

An independent clause:

a)

has a subject and a verb but no complete thought

b)

has a subject and a verb and a complete thought

c)

can not be a sentence on its own

d)

makes a sentence complex

77.

A dependent clause:

a)

has a subject and a verb but no complete thought

b)

has a subject and a verb and a complete thought

c)

can be a sentence on its own

d)

makes a sentence compound

78.
while the band was playing
a)
This is an independent clause.
b)
This is a dependent clause.
79.
because she studied diligently
a)
This is an independent clause.
b)
This is a dependent clause.
80.
she studied diligently
a)
This is an independent clause.
b)
This is a dependent clause.
81.

What is a cause?

a)

The result of something happening

b)

The last thing that happened

c)

Something that causes something else to happen

d)

Something that happens

82.

What is an effect?

a)

Something that causes something else

b)

What happens because of a cause

c)

The first thing that happens

d)

Something that happens

83.

Which happens first: cause or effect?

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

84.

"I was late to school today, because my alarm didn't go off."

What is the CAUSE?

a)

I was late to school today

b)

My alarm didn't go off

85.

"I stayed up late Saturday night, so I slept in Sunday morning."

What is the EFFECT?

a)

I slept in Sunday morning

b)

I stayed up late Saturday Night

86.
Name the red part of the sentence.
Brandon misplaced his drumsticks, so he was unable to play in the concert.
a)
Cause
b)
Effect
87.
What would be the most likely CAUSE of someone laughing?
a)
eating ice cream
b)
someone telling a joke
c)
drinking water
d)
sorting laundry
88.
What would be a possible EFFECT of a student not studying for a test?
a)
The student doing very well on the test
b)
The student doing very badly on the test
c)
The student doesn't have to take the test
d)
The teacher smiles
89.
What is the CAUSE of your garden growing?
a)
Good luck
b)
Cold weather
c)
Pumpkins growing
d)
You watering it every day 
90.

What is the cause in this sentence?

Because it rained, I got soaked.

a)

it rained

b)

I got soaked

91.

A compound sentence can be used to show a cause and effect relationship.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

92.

The coordinating conjunction "and" is used in a compound sentence to show problem-solution relationships.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

93.

The problem-solution relationship is a special type of a cause and effect relationship.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

94.

A cause is the result of an event.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

95.

Summer winds are strong,

a)

or you will fail the test.

b)

so children often fly a kite.

c)

for you can be hit by falling trees.

d)

so they need to avoid the sun.

e)

and it started to rain.

96.

It is dangerous to go out during typhoon,

a)

or you will fail the test.

b)

so children often fly a kite.

c)

for you can be hit by falling trees.

d)

so they need to avoid the sun.

e)

and it started to rain.

97.

The sky became dark,

a)

or you will fail the test.

b)

so children often fly a kite.

c)

for you can be hit by falling trees.

d)

so they need to avoid the sun.

e)

and it started to rain.

98.

You need to study well,

a)

or you will fail the test.

b)

so children often fly a kite.

c)

for you can be hit by falling trees.

d)

so they need to avoid the sun.

e)

and it started to rain.

99.

Children suffer skin rashes during summer,

a)

or you will fail the test.

b)

so children often fly a kite.

c)

for you can be hit by falling trees.

d)

so they need to avoid the sun.

e)

and it started to rain.

100.

A compound sentence can be used to show a problem-solution relationship.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

101.

It was cold as ice in the classroom.

a)

Simile

b)

Not a simile

102.

The students finished their assignment like ninjas.

a)

Not a simile

b)

Simile

103.

It was a beautiful day to play outside.

a)

Not a simile

b)

simile

104.

Her cheeks were red like a rose.

a)

Not a simile

b)

simile

105.

The sun was in my eyes.

a)

simile

b)

Not a simile

106.

During the holidays, we will be busy as bees.

a)

Simile

b)

Not a simile

107.

The soldiers were brave as lions.

a)

Not a simile

b)

Simile

108.

We don't see eye to eye.

a)

Simile

b)

Not a simile

109.

He has a twinkle in his eye.

a)

Not a Simile

b)

Simile

110.

Its right on the tip of my tongue.

a)

simile

b)

Not a simile

111.

What is alliteration?

a)

the repetition of vowel sounds inside of nearby words

b)

the repetition of consonant sounds inside of nearby words

c)

the repetition of the beginning sounds of nearby words

d)

the feeling a reader gets from a text

112.

Which detail from the following excerpt of the poem "Casey at the Bat" contains alliteration?

Then from five thousand throats and more there rose a lusty yell

It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;

It pounded on the mountain and recoiled upon the flat,

For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.

a)

"Then from five thousand throats"

b)

"It rattled in the dell;"

c)

"It pounded on the mountain"

d)

"was advancing to the bat."

113.

Which detail from the following excerpt of the poem "Little Birds" contains alliteration?

Little Birds are feeding

Justices with jam,

Rich in frizzled ham:

Rich, I say, in oysters

Haunting shady cloisters -

That is what I am.

a)

"Little birds are feeding"

b)

"Justices with jam"

c)

"Rich in frizzled ham"

d)

"That is what I am"

114.

Which detail from the lyrics below contains alliteration?


Now an animal's life cycle is sort of the same,

Here's an example of a mammal—hmm, let me explain.

Take a puppy that's inside of its mom,

It's born with its eyes shut—it doesn't know what's going on.

a)

"life cycle is sort of the same,"

b)

"Here's an example of a mammal"

c)

"Hmm, let me explain."

d)

"It doesn't know what's going on"

115.

How could the following sentence be rewritten to contain alliteration?


I accidentally left my phone at home.

a)

I accidentally left my phone in the basement.

b)

I fled, forgetting my phone was in the family room.

c)

I neglected to get my phone when I left the apartment.

d)

I've left my phone on the sofa many times before.

116.

Which of these sentences contains an example of hyperbole?

a)

The room was hotter than the air outside.

b)

The room was almost as hot as an oven.

c)

The room was so hot my face melted.

d)

The room was very hot.

117.

Which sentence from the passage below contains a hyperbole?


Jamie could always tell when her brother was sleeping. His snoring was louder than a chainsaw. She never had friends sleep over, so she wouldn't have to explain it. Trying to sleep in her house was like trying to sleep at a rock concert. It only ended when the sun came up, and his alarm clock rang.

a)

"His snoring was louder than a chainsaw."

b)

"Jamie could always tell when her brother was sleeping."

c)

"It only ended when the sun came up, and his alarm clock rang."

d)

"She never had friends sleep over, so she wouldn't have to explain it."

118.

What is the purpose of the hyperbole in the following passage?


I can't believe I broke that vase. My mom's going to be furious! She loves that vase more than anything in the entire world. She's going to ground me forever.

a)

to convince the reader that the vase is beautiful

b)

to convey the author's feelings about their mother

c)

to add urgency and drama to the story

d)

to tell the facts exactly as they are

119.

Read the sentence below. Which of these revisions removes the hyperbole?


I have told you a million times to clean your room.

a)

If I have to tell you to clean your room one more time, you'll never see your friends again!

b)

I've never seen a dirtier, messier room in my entire life!

c)

I have told you three times to clean your room.

d)

You are the messiest kid in the world!

120.

Read the sentence below. Which of these revisions adds hyperbole?


I like pizza.

a)

Pizza is my favorite food.

b)

I love the salty, cheesy tastes of pizza.

c)

I love pizza so much I want to marry it.

d)

I love pizza like a monkey loves bananas.

121.

True or False: The following sentence is an example of hyperbole.


Jeremy was our class clown.

a)

True

b)

False

122.

Identify the following passage as literal or hyperbole:


Paul Bunyan is a character in American tall tales.

a)

literal

b)

hyperbole

123.

Identify the following passage as literal or hyperbole:


Paul Bunyan was so tall he could see over the tallest pine trees.

a)

literal

b)

hyperbole

124.

Identify the following passage as literal or hyperbole:


Babe the Big Blue Ox could drink Lake Michigan dry.

a)

literal

b)

hyperbole

125.

Identify the following passage as literal or hyperbole:


In stories, Paul Bunyan's Ox is named Babe.

a)

literal

b)

hyperbole

126.

Ed like to eat eggs each day.


What is this example of?

a)

alliteration

b)

hyperbole

127.

My head is killing me!


What is this an example of?

a)

hyperbole

b)

alliteration

128.

That is the best ice cream in the universe!


What is this an example of?

a)

alliteration

b)

hyperbole

129.

Grace gets to go to Gatlinburg for getting good grades.


What is this an example of?

a)

hyperbole

b)

alliteration

130.

Mia might meet Mr. Stark Monday at Marvel!


What is this an example of?

a)

alliteration

b)

hyperbole

131.

Mrs. Jeanelyn is a domestic engineer. The underlined phrase is euphemism for?

a)

Caregiver

b)

Babysitter

c)

Housewife

d)

Domestic servant

132.

Let us donate to help underprivileged youth.

a)

poor

b)

oppressed

c)

bullied

d)

special

133.

Jordanef was having a senior moment yesterday.

a)

Stupid

b)

forgetful

c)

old

d)

happy

134.

Stephen is a complacent school kid.

a)

happy-go-lucky

b)

lazy

c)

diligent

d)

dedicated

135.

The people of Kalamansig received political donations from the government.

a)

food

b)

money

c)

clothes

d)

medical kit

136.

Melham is a big-boned kid.

a)

healthy

b)

thin

c)

fat

d)

joyful

137.

Every Saturday the waste disposal worker empties the bin.

a)

garbage collector

b)

janitor

c)

caretaker

d)

porter

138.

A physically-challenged girl who is independent and lives all alone.

a)

healthy

b)

handicapped

c)

strong

d)

brave

139.

During the final exam, Darenne was feeling under the weather.

a)

excited

b)

joyful

c)

confused

d)

sick

140.

She forgot to visit the powder room before going to the shop.

a)

toilet

b)

kitchen

c)

classroom

d)

bedroom