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7th Grade GA Milestones Review

Total questions: 144

Worksheet time: 2hrs 22mins

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Class
Date
1.
Read this sentence:
The throb of their alien-sounding, high-pitched screeches filled the air.
What does the author's word choice suggest about the sound the cicadas make?
a)
It is so fascinating that everyone should hear it.
b)
The sounds are rhythmic and musical.
c)
The noise is both awful and annoying
d)
The screeches are dangerous enough to lead to hearing loss.
2.
Read this sentence:
Cicadas appear only in this part of the world, and they appear every 17 years, ON THE DOT.
Why does the author choose the figurative phrase ON THE DOT?
a)
To describe the small holes made by cicadas when they hatch.
b)
To highlight their extraordinary life cycles
c)
To highlight the precise location where they can be seen
d)
To suggest the regularity of when they will emerge
3.
Read this sentence:
The park's ISOLATION is part of the allure.
What does the word ISOLATION mean in the sentence?
a)
beauty
b)
popularity
c)
vastness
d)
separatness
4.
Read the sentences below:
And because there was only daylight, it was hot, so hot that sleep was impossible. The people, already tired from long hours of work, became short tempered and irritable. Everyone was ON EDGE.
What does the phrase ON EDGE mean in the last sentence?
a)
touchy & grumpy
b)
hot & sweaty
c)
tired & overworked
d)
scared & worried
5.
Read the sentences below:
And because there was only daylight, it was hot, so hot that sleep was impossible. The people, already tired from long hours of work, became short tempered and irritable. Everyone was ON EDGE.
What context clues in the sentences helped you determine the meaning of the phrase ON EDGE? 
a)
it was so hot
b)
so hot that sleep was impossible
c)
tired from long hours of work
d)
tempered and irritable
6.
Read this sentence:
From the age of nine through her teens, she was employed as a worker in a textile mill in Manchester, New Hampshire.
What phrase can be taken out of the sentence without changing the meaning?
a)
through her teens
b)
as a worker
c)
in a textile mill
d)
in Manchester, New Hampshire
7.
Read this sentence:
Here, Mattie put her creative resources to work again, discovered a new way to make paper bags that wouldn't be flimsy.
What is the best revision of the sentence?
a)
Here, Mattie put her creative resources to work again and, she discovered a new way to make paper bags that wouldn't be flimsy.
b)
Here. Mattie put her creative resources to work again. And she discovered a new way to make paper bags that wouldn't be flimsy.
c)
Mattie put her creative resources to work again, here discovering a new way to make paper bags that wouldn't be flimsy.
d)
Here, Mattie put her creative resources to work again, and she discovered a new way to make paper bags that wouldn't be flimsy.
8.

Identify the subject(s) in the sentence: The boy ran after the small puppy and finally caught it by the tail.

a)

boy

b)

small

c)

puppy

d)

tail

9.

Identify the action verb(s) in the sentence: The boy ran after the small puppy and finally caught it by the tail.

a)

ran

b)

after

c)

finally

d)

caught

10.

What is a Dependent Clause?

a)

Contains a subject and a verb

b)

Not a complete sentence

c)

Needs more information

d)

Is a complete sentence

e)

Doesn't Contain a verb

11.

Which is the Dependent Clause?


Because my tea was too cold, I heated it up in the microwave.

a)

Because my tea was too cold

b)

I heated it up in the microwave.

12.

Which is the Independent Clause?


You should take your car in for a service because it's starting to make weird noises.

a)

because it's starting to make weird noises.

b)

you should take your car in for a service

13.

Which two are Dependent Clauses?


Since winter is coming, I think I'll knit a warm sweater, because I'm always cold.

a)

I think I'll knit a warm sweater

b)

because I'm always cold

c)

Since winter is coming

14.

Independent or Dependent? Unless my dad comes home.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

15.

Independent or Dependent? I will have to make dinner.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

16.

Independent or Dependent? Because I practice a lot.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

17.

Which clause is not like the others?

a)

There’s nothing like a good nap.

b)

Because I told you last night.

c)

I love horror movies.

18.

1 independent clause

a)

Simple

b)

Compund

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

19.

1 independent clause + 1 dependent clause

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

20.

2 independent clauses + 1 dependent clause

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

21.

2 independent clauses

a)

Simple

b)

Compound

c)

Complex

d)

Compound-Complex

22.
Odysseus comes back to Ithaca on a clear day.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
23.
All his impatience leaves him, and he sits under and oak tree.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
24.
An hour passes in silence, and it occurs to him that he is tried and might as well go home, so he picks up his sword and walks.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
25.
I was a kid who had failed freshman year at the regular public high school because I never showed up.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
26.
The house stood on a hillside where wind whipped through the cracks in the walls.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
27.
Everybody put coins in the jukebox and drank RC Cola, but the profits never amounted to much.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
28.

Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.


The penguin ate 14 sardines (because he was so hungry).

a)

Adjective clause (describing penguin)

b)

Adjective clause (describing ate)

c)

Adverb clause (describing ate)

d)

Adverb clause (describing penguin)

29.

Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.


(When the bell rang), children ran out of the class happily.

a)

Adjective clause describing children

b)

Adjective clause describing ran

c)

Adverb clause describing children

d)

Adverb clause describing ran

30.

Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.


The award was given to the student (that had the best attitude)

a)

Adverb clause describing "gave"

b)

Adjective clause describing "student"

c)

Adverb clause describing "student"

d)

Adjective clause describing "had"

31.

Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.


I love to pet the dog (that has shaggy fur!)

a)

adverb phrase describing "pet"

b)

adjective phrase describing "pet"

c)

adjective phase describing "dog"

d)

adverb phrase describing "dog"

32.

Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.


(Because she is fearless), Jennifer swam with whale sharks in the Philippines.

a)

Adverb clause modifying Jennifer

b)

Adverb clause modifying swam

c)

Adjective clause modifying Jennifer

d)

Adjective clause modifying swam

33.

Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.


The award for most valuable player went to the player (who caught eight out of ten passes and scored two touchdowns).

a)

Adverb clause modifying went

b)

Adverb clause modifying player

c)

Adjective clause modifying player

d)

Adjective clause modifying went

34.

Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.


We walked to the the park (where many people let their dogs off the leash).

a)

Adjective phrase modifying "park"

b)

Adjective phrase modifying "walked"

c)

Adverb phrase modifying "walked"

d)

Adverb phrase modifying "park"

35.

Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.


Janice bakes amazing cookies (whenever she has time).

a)

Adverb clause (modifying bakes)

b)

Adverb clause (modifying cookies)

c)

Adjective clause (modifying cookies)

d)

Adjective clause (modifying bakes)

36.

Identify the clause in parenthesis, and clarify what word it modifies.


(Whenever I am angry), I count backwards from ten.

a)

Adjective phrase (Describing count)

b)

Adverb phrase (Describing count)

c)

Adjective phrase (describing backwards)

d)

Adverb phrase (describing backwards)

37.
What is the difference between coordinate and cumulative adjectives?
a)
Coordinate adjectives have to go in a specific order to make sense, but cumulative adjectives can be used in any order.
b)
Coordinate adjectives are separated by and, and cumulative adjectives are separated by a comma.
c)
Cumulative adjectives have to go in a specific order to make sense, but coordinate adjectives can be used in any order.
d)
Cumulative adjectives are separated by and, and coordinate adjectives are separated by a comma.
38.
Are the blue adjectives cumulative or coordinate?
Kelsey was terrified of going into the cold, dark basement by herself.
a)
Cumulative
b)
Coordinate
39.
Are the blue adjectives cumulative or coordinate?
I covered my ears when the loud dance music suddenly blared from the radio.
a)
Cumulative
b)
Coordinate
40.
Are the blue adjectives cumulative or coordinate?
I stared up in awe and wonder at the beautiful, shining skyscraper.
a)
Cumulative
b)
Coordinate
41.
Are the blue adjectives cumulative or coordinate?
Andy is a calm, peaceful man because he meditates every day.
a)
Cumulative
b)
Coordinate
42.
Are the blue adjectives cumulative or coordinate?
The archaeologists found many ancient Sumerian artifacts in the ruins of the city.
a)
Cumulative
b)
Coordinate
43.
Select the sentence that uses commas correctly.
a)
My tough demanding teacher pushed the entire class to do better.
b)
My tough, demanding, teacher pushed the entire class to do better.
c)
My tough, demanding teacher pushed the entire class to do better.
44.
Which of the following is correct? Misplaced modifier.
a)
A. The child playing on the jungle gym with fuzzy orange hair is my nephew.
b)
B. The child with fuzzy orange hair playing on the jungle gym is my nephew.
45.
Which of the following is correct? Misplaced modifier.
a)
A. In one week, the cat had nearly caught every mouse in the house.
b)
B. In one week, the cat nearly had caught every mouse in the house.
46.
Where should the red modifier be placed?
Joshua and Reginald heard that there was a destructive hailstorm on the news.
a)
After destructive
b)
After heard
c)
After Joshua
d)
After was
47.
Where should the red modifier be placed?
Mary read that a wasp larva spins a cocoon in the encyclopedia.
a)
After cocoon
b)
After spins
c)
After wasp
d)
After read
48.
Where should the red modifier be placed?
 
Ringing, everyone glared at the man with the cell phone.
a)
After the
b)
After everyone
c)
After glared
d)
After phone
49.
Which of the following sentences is written with all modifiers placed correctly? 
a)
The poster caught my eye on the wall.
b)
In the tiny bird's nest ,we thought there might be eggs. 
c)
On Monday, our teacher said the class would put on a play.
d)
Don't forget to take the box to the store with the empty bottles. 
50.
Which of the following sentences is written with all modifiers placed correctly? 
a)
The cleanup program was supported by all of the students that the president of the seventh grade class suggested.   
b)
The flight attendant, whose brother I know, welcomed us aboard the plane. 
c)
The friend has a broken leg whom I call. 
d)
Donald's package is from my mother which came in the mail.
51.
Which sentence is written correctly? 
a)
Cleaning the attic, an old trunk was found. 
b)
While cleaning the attic, I found an old trunk found. 
52.
The word thin, as in "you are very thin" has a _______ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
53.

The word scrawny, as in "Jason appeared scrawny," has a _________ connotation.

a)

positive

b)

negative

54.

Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.

a)

positive

b)

negative

55.
I recognized the familiar smell of my roommate's cooking. If you change the word smell to stench, the word now has a ____________ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
56.
The teacher was mildly intimated by Seth's bossy behavior. If you change the word bossy to assertive, the word now has a ____ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
57.
Kevin's interest in model cars has turned into a hobby. If you change the word hobby to obsession, the word now has a _____ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
58.
Dialogue is
a)
A character who changes in the story
b)
A character who does NOT change in the story
c)
The  message or main idea in the story
d)
A conversation between characters
59.
Conflict is
a)
The people in the story
b)
The time and place of the story
c)
The problem in the story
d)
The sequence of events in the story
60.
The tone of the story is
a)
The way the story makes you feel
b)
A conversation between characters
c)
The sound of the story, or the author's voice
d)
Who is telling the story
61.
The point of view, or perspective of a story is
a)
The way the story makes you feel
b)
A conversation between characters
c)
The sound of the story, or the author's voice
d)
Who is telling the story
62.
The rising action in the story is
a)
The introduction, or background of  the story
b)
The events leading to the turning point of the story
c)
The turning point of the story
d)
The end of the story
63.
The climax in the story is
a)
The introduction, or background of the story
b)
The events leading to the turning point of the story
c)
The turning point of the story
d)
The end of the story
64.
The falling action of a story is
a)
The introduction, or background of the story
b)
The turning point in the story
c)
The events leading to the end of the story
d)
The end of the story
65.
The resolution of a story is
a)
The introduction, or background of the story
b)
The  turning point in the story
c)
The events leading to the end of the story
d)
The end of the story
66.
Which of these is an example of internal conflict?
a)
The mayor of all small town works to help the town recover and rebuild after a hurricane.
b)
Jeremy decides to confront his ex best pal on the playground after soccer practice
c)
Linda struggles with self doubt as she prepares for her gymnastics competition
d)
John discovers an evil doll in the basement and must defeat the curse in order to save his family
67.
Tammy started the school year telling her family she was going to do her best ever. She was going to get A's in all her classes and participate in clubs and activities. She joined cross country, but thought it was too hot and quit. She begged to join the volleyball team, but when she was told no she got angry and stopped doing her homework. Things started to look up when she joined the debate club. However, Tammy missed the first two debate meets on Saturdays because she wanted to sleep in on the weekends. She was then kicked off the team. At the end of the first semester she had all C's. 
Who is the antagonist in this story?
a)
Tammy
b)
The volleyball coach
c)
The August heat
d)
the debate club
68.
The point of highest tension in a story. Also described as the "turning point"
a)
resolution
b)
climax
c)
exposition
d)
rising action
69.
The statement, "A good friend is hard to find," is an example of which of the following?
a)
Setting
b)
Theme
c)
Conflict
d)
Plot
70.
characters and setting are introduced
a)
rising action
b)
falling action
c)
resolution
d)
exposition
71.
this makes up the majority of the story, conflict is introduced
a)
falling action
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
resolution
72.
the main character is 
a)
antagonist
b)
protagonist
c)
villain
d)
character
73.
This character changes during the story
a)
dynamic character
b)
Flat character
c)
anti hero
74.
We don't know much about this character
a)
protagonist
b)
flat character
c)
round character
75.
What is a conflict
a)
problem
b)
bad hair day
c)
the end
76.
A dynamic character
a)
Changes somehow
b)
Doesn't change
c)
Explodes
77.
The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________. 
a)
action
b)
conflict 
c)
setting
d)
plot 
78.
Is the following situation an example of an internal or external conflict?
Alice can't find her phone because her brother stole it from her room.
a)
internal conflict
b)
external conflict
79.
Is the following situation an example of an internal or external conflict?
Joe can't decide whether to live with his mom or his dad.
a)
internal conflict
b)
external conflict
80.
Javier was shopping at the grocery store for some olives. He needed a lot of olives, so he grabbed the large jar off of the shelf. Then he noticed the price. The large jar contained 20 oz. of olives and it cost $3.99. He looked at the small jar of olives. It contained 10 oz. of olives and cost $1.49. Javier put the large jar back and purchased two small jars of olives.   What character trait does Javier demonstrate?
a)
Heroic
b)
Cruel
c)
Angry
d)
Intelligent
81.
No one want to play with Lena because she always tells everyone else what to do.  She insists that everyone do things her way and will not listen to anyone else's ideas.
Which word best describes Lena?
a)
irresponsible
b)
cruel
c)
bossy
d)
impolite
82.
The character who changes very little, if at all is called the _________________
a)
Protagonist
b)
Antagonist
c)
Dynamic
d)
Static
83.
Juliana's room look alike it was hit by a tornado.  There are dirty clothes all over the floor.  Her desk is covered with papers, candy wrappers, and soda cans.  Even her bed is a mountain of clothes, pillows, and stuffed animals.
Which word best describes Juliana?
a)
tidy
b)
tired
c)
messy
d)
rude
84.
Jawana was a bully at the beginning and the end of the story. This makes her a _____________ character.
a)
static
b)
dynamic
c)
flat
d)
round
85.
The act of creating or describing a character is called CHARACTERIZATION.
a)
True
b)
False
86.
What is the tone of the following text?
"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you slink away!" (108).
 
a)
pleased
b)
angry
c)
happy
d)
suspicious
87.
The lilliputian rock that I found for my science project was very hard to see without using a special microscope.
What does lilliputian mean?
a)
huge
b)
very small; tiny
c)
enormous
d)
extremely difficult
88.
Michael Jordan is renowned for the way he played basketball, while Albert Pujols is renowned for the way he plays baseball.
What does renowned mean?
a)
famous; well-known
b)
mysterious
c)
hated
d)
awkward; clumsy
89.
As Lily walked through the park, she noticed a mangy, old dog that looked and smelled like he hadn't had a bath for months.
What does mangy mean?
a)
well-cared for
b)
elegant; sophisticated
c)
extremely clean
d)
shabby; dirty
90.
Everyone's homework in class was impeccable, so the teacher jumped up & down for joy, and everyone got an "A".
What does impeccable mean?
a)
awful
b)
incomplete
c)
flawless; perfect
d)
dirty; ripped
91.
When I heard about how the criminal laughed about her crimes, I could not help but feel a strong animosity towards her.
What does animosity mean?
a)
love
b)
tenderness
c)
hatred
d)
confusion
92.
Devon is exempt from doing homework tonight, because he was the only person who completed it all last night.
What does exempt mean?
a)
to do lots of extra work
b)
don't have to do; released from obligation
c)
to be an honor roll student
d)
to be bored
93.
It's important for you to clean your bathroom and keep it sanitary so that germs are destroyed and you don't get sick.
What does sanitary mean?
a)
very clean; germ free
b)
very dirty; filled with germs
c)
very healthy; feeling great inside
d)
extremely slick and silky
94.

When You Are Old

BY WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS


When you are old and grey and full of sleep,

And nodding by the fire, take down this book,

And slowly read, and dream of the soft look

Your eyes had once, and of their shadows deep;


How many loved your moments of glad grace,

And loved your beauty with love false or true,

But one man loved the pilgrim soul in you,

And loved the sorrows of your changing face;


And bending down beside the glowing bars,

Murmur, a little sadly, how Love fled

And paced upon the mountains overhead

And hid his face amid a crowd of stars.


The underlined portion above is an example of

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

alliteration

95.

When You Are Old

BY WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS


When you are old and grey and full of sleep,

And nodding by the fire, take down this book,

And slowly read, and dream of the soft look

Your eyes had once, and of their shadows deep;


How many loved your moments of glad grace,

And loved your beauty with love false or true,

But one man loved the pilgrim soul in you,

And loved the sorrows of your changing face;


And bending down beside the glowing bars,

Murmur, a little sadly, how Love fled

And paced upon the mountains overhead

And hid his face amid a crowd of stars.


The purpose of the second stanza is to

a)

explain what it feels like to fall in love

b)

remind the listener of all the reasons she was loved

c)

warn others not to change or they will no longer be loved

d)

create a sadness and sorrow in the listener

96.

At the End

by Ed Meek


He was so old his bones seemed to swim in his skin.

And when I took his hand to feel his pulse

I felt myself drawn in. It was as faint

as the steps of a child

padding across the floor in slippers,

and yet he was smiling.

I could almost hear a river

running beneath his breath.

The water clear and cold and deep.

He was ready and willing to wade on in.


The italicized red lines are an example of

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

alliteration

97.
The assignment was a breeze is an example of a(n)...
a)
Metaphor 
b)
Simile 
c)
Alliteration
d)
Onomatopoeia 
98.
It happened once in a blue moon is an example of a(n)...
a)
Idiom
b)
Hyperbole 
c)
Personification
d)
Alliteration 
99.
The water well is as dry as a bone is an example of a(n)...
a)
Alliteration
b)
Metaphor
c)
Simile 
d)
Personification
100.
What is personification
a)
Giving human qualities to a human
b)
Giving non living qualities to living things
c)
Comparing something to a nonliving thing.
d)
Giving human qualities to a non human things
101.
What is a hyperbole?
a)
An exaggerated statement not to be taken literally. 
b)
Telling the truth
c)
Comparing a rock to a island
d)
Break a leg
102.
What is an example of an alliteration?
a)
The vase flew off of the shelf. 
b)
Powerful pandas punch parrots.
c)
The plant liked to fly.
d)
I like to eat pie
103.
The firework exploded in the air, making a big BOOM! in the air, is an example of 
a)
Personification
b)
Onomatopoeia
c)
The 4th of July
d)
All of the above
104.
Onomatopoeia is...
a)
An exaggerated statement
b)
A sound effect
c)
A comparison of two things using like or as
d)
The use of a word associated with a sound.
105.
He was as cool as a cucumber is an example of a(n)
a)
Simile
b)
Dessert
c)
Metaphor
d)
None of the above
106.

”A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it is not open”.-Frank Zappa

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

alliteration

107.

“I like to walk in the woods and see what Mother Nature is wearing.” - Flannery O'Connor, Good Country People

a)

hyperbole

b)

allusion

c)

personification

d)

idiom

108.

“It's a piece of cake.”

a)

hyperbole

b)

idiom

c)

allusion

d)

simile

109.
What is a hyperbole?
a)
An exaggerated statement not to be taken literally. 
b)
Telling the truth
c)
Comparing a rock to a island
d)
Break a leg
110.

What is the meaning of connotation?

a)

Emotional meaning of a word

b)

An emotional outburst

c)

Official meaning of a word

d)

Refers to emotional atmosphere produced by an author’s use of language

111.

What is the meaning of denotation?

a)

It represents something else (emble, token, etc.)

b)

The emotion of a word

c)

The art of lasagna baking

d)

The official meaning of a word

112.

What is an example of denotation?

a)

Childish being negative while youthful is positive

b)

Dreamer- a person who is dreaming or has dreams

c)

Candy apples are very delicious.

d)

How have you been?

113.

Is this an example of a positive connotation?

“She has a very energetic mindset!”

a)

Yes!

b)

No!

c)

Maybe!

114.

Is this an example of denotation?

Chicken - a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat, especially a young one.

a)

Yes.

b)

Not really...

c)

Maybeeee!

115.

I recognized the familiar smell of my roommate's cooking. If you change the word smell to stink, the word now has a ____________ connotation.

a)

positive

b)

negative

116.
Which connotation is MORE positive?
________ people rode on the roller coaster.
a)
Brave
b)
Foolhardy
117.

The connotation of a word can be.... (Choose all the correct answers)

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

neutral

d)

true

e)

false

118.
Which of the following has the most positive connotation?
a)
carefree
b)
lazily
c)
hastily
119.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.


She was disappointed that the dress she wanted to buy her daughter was ________________ as she ran her fingers across the fabric.

a)

expensive

b)

overpriced

c)

unafordable

d)

pricey

120.
Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
 What is the main idea?
a)
Soccer is important at the Olympics.
b)
Soccer is a worldwide sport.
c)
Soccer is also called football.
d)
Soccer is played by men and women.
121.

Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.

What is the main idea?

a)

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

b)

Floods cause mudslides.

c)

Floods damage houses and roads.

122.

Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.

Sam is most likely going to ___________________.

a)

the beach

b)

school

c)

the mall

123.
A bat can fly at night or even with its eyes closed.  But if you cover its ears, it can't fly very well.  Bats make sounds that people can't hear.  The bats find their way by listening to these sounds as they echo off things.  Bats even locate insects to eat by following the sounds that bounce off the bugs.  People use their eyes, but bats use their ears to know where they're going.  This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
how bats use sound
b)
what things bats often eat as food
c)
how bats fly toward people
d)
how people can hear the sounds of bats
124.

Which answer is a good example of a theme?

a)

Love.

b)

Evil winning.

c)

Money cannot buy people happiness.

d)

Human nature.

125.

One way to figure out the theme is to ____.

a)

Skim through the story.

b)

Read the beginning of the story.

c)

Think about what the character has learned.

d)

Read the ending of the story.

126.

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?

a)

THEME is a universal lesson, and MAIN IDEA is what a story is about.

b)

THEME is what a story is about, and MAIN IDEA is the universal lesson it teaches.

127.

Layla and her family lived in a large house in a neighborhood full of kids. She made friends easily and Layla would often have friends over to play in her backyard. They’d play “Kick-the-Can” and “Hide and Seek” and run and laugh until dark. Next door lived a grouchy old man named Harry Smith. He would often grumble about Layla’s dog barking or if anyone stepped on his lawn. The kids in the neighborhood referred to Layla’s neighbor as “Scary Harry”. He would often shake his fist and yell at the children through the window to stop making so much noise. One day Layla was feeling guilty for all the names that she and the neighborhood kids called the old man next door. She told her mom about the way she was feeling. Her mom asked her what she was going to do about it? Her mom told her that she would support her in her decision. Layla knew that meant that her mom wanted her to start solving her own problems. After some thought, Layla decided to bake some of her homemade oatmeal and raisin cookies and bring them over to Mr. Smith. Nervously, she rang the doorbell and waited on Mr. Smith’s front steps. When Mr. Smith finally arrived at the door, he couldn’t help but smile at Layla as she handed him the platter of cookies. They became friends of an unlikely sort. “Scary Mr. Harry” was actually a war veteran full of fascinating stories and a great listener. Layla would share her own “war stories” of growing up, and Mr. Smith would give a comforting smile and tell her it would all be o.k.


What is the theme of this passage?

a)

Always be kind.

b)

Money makes you happy.

c)

You shouldn't judge people before you know them.

d)

Tell the truth.

128.

Izaac always wanted to be on the “Benders” soccer team. When Izaac was very little, he would watch his older brother Zach play on the team and over time become a local hero. The Benders were undefeated and had won countless championships. Zach was on track for a scholarship to the state university. Izaac was always envious of Zach and wanted to be just like his brother. Izaac’s father was the coach of the team and he begged his dad to let him on the team, even though he was a year younger than the rest of the boys. His father agreed but told Izaac that he would have to work twice as hard to keep up with the older boys. His dad also told him that he would be even harder on Izaac so the other boys on the team wouldn’t think he was playing favorites. Soccer practice was tough! Every day, the team practiced long and hard. Weeks of practice were endured and many times Izaac felt like quitting. He was sore and tired and often wondered why he had wanted this so badly. Often, he knelt down on the soccer field feeling like he was going to throw up. Of course, the other boys didn’t feel too badly for him, since they had been through the same thing. The Benders trained hard for the state championship and they knew they would face some “nasty” competition. The big day of the championship arrived, and Izaac watched with nervous excitement as his team won the first game of the competition. The second game, Izaac got to play for a few minutes and even made an epic block, but was benched for most of the time because he just wasn’t as good as the other boys ~ yet. Izaac didn’t get to play much but felt really proud to be part of the team. The Benders went on to win the championship and Zach was the hero again. For the first time though, Izaac didn’t feel jealous of Zach. He wondered why.


What is the theme of this passage?

a)

Don't judge people before you get to know them

b)

Hard work is it's own reward.

c)

Be kind, always.

d)

Money is important.

129.

Marcos and Juan were cousins and the best of friends. Their mothers were sisters and since times were tough, they shared a home. The boys had grown up together and they were similar in many ways. They shared the same interests, and even the same chores. They were quite different however in the way the handled their money that they earned for these chores. Marcos liked to save most of his allowance each week and he would only spend a little of it here and there. The rest of the money would go straight into a bank account that his grandfather help set up for him. Marcos was saving up for a Go-kart that he had wanted forever (so it seemed). Juan, on the other hand, spent his allowance like it was burning a hole in his pocket. He was constantly buying soda pop, candy, comic books, and anything he could get a hold of. Juan did not have any money left over to put in the bank. His bank account was bare. Months went by, and the time came when Marcos had finally saved enough money for the Go-kart that he had been dreaming about. On the big day, his mother drove him to the bank to withdraw the money for the long awaited prize. Excitement overcame Marcos as he entered the sporting goods store, and pointed out the “lemon twist-yellow hot rod (o.k. it was just a Go-kart) that he was about to buy. His mother helped him purchase the rest of the safety gear he needed for his new rig. Marcos had a blast riding his new Go-Kart at his uncle’s property. Meanwhile, Juan watched as his cousin enjoyed the payoff of his frugality. Juan regretted his silly spending choices and agreed to follow Marcos’ money management advice. He vowed that some day they would ride, side by side, enjoying the same “fruits of their labor.”


What is the theme of this passage?

a)

Saving your money pays off!

b)

Money will buy you things that make you happy.

c)

You shouldn't work hard.

d)

You need lots of money.

130.

Which of the following is a good general testing strategy?

a)

Answer D on all questions

b)

Eliminate wrong answers when you're unsure

c)

Answer B on all questions

d)

Never use scratch paper on confusing questions

131.
For multiple choice questions, I should _________________________. 
a)
Choose the first answer that sounds right to me. 
b)
Read all the answer choices before picking one. 
c)
Say "eeny  meeny miney moe" to pick an answer.
d)
Ask my friend to help me.
132.

Main Idea tells readers.......

a)

the author's meaning

b)

the supporting details

c)

what the selection is mostly about

133.

When you INFER, you must....

a)

use your background knowledge and text clues

b)

use your main ideas and text clues

c)

predict what will happen next

134.

The title can tell you....

a)

what the selection is mostly about

b)

the setting

c)

the problem

135.

Why is it a good idea to read the questions before the selection?

a)

to activate your schema (background knowledge)

b)

to see what types of questions you'll be asked

c)

All of these are correct

d)

so you can read with a purpose

136.

Direction: Read the text and then answer the questions


Ever since he was six years old, Nick had wanted to get a puppy. His parents always refused. They said he wasn’t capable of taking care of a puppy. “You have no idea how much work a puppy is,” Dad said. “You would have to housebreak the puppy, train the puppy to obey you, and groom it, too.”

“And then there’s taking the puppy to the vet, playing with it, and feeding it,” Mom added. “It’s not that I’m against having a puppy. But a puppy takes up a lot of time.”

Nick couldn’t think of a way that he could convince his parents that he was ready for a puppy. Then, he got an idea. “If I volunteer at the animal shelter,” he thought, “I’ll bet Mom and Dad will see that I’m ready to take care of a puppy!”


Which word tells a reader most about the text while previewing it?

a)

obey

b)

groom

c)

idea

d)

puppy

137.

Direction: Read the text and then answer the questions


Ever since he was six years old, Nick had wanted to get a puppy. His parents always refused. They said he wasn’t capable of taking care of a puppy. “You have no idea how much work a puppy is,” Dad said. “You would have to housebreak the puppy, train the puppy to obey you, and groom it, too.”

“And then there’s taking the puppy to the vet, playing with it, and feeding it,” Mom added. “It’s not that I’m against having a puppy. But a puppy takes up a lot of time.”

Nick couldn’t think of a way that he could convince his parents that he was ready for a puppy. Then, he got an idea. “If I volunteer at the animal shelter,” he thought, “I’ll bet Mom and Dad will see that I’m ready to take care of a puppy!” What is the problem in the text?

a)

Nick’s parents think that he is not capable of taking care of a puppy

b)

Nick is allergic to puppies.

c)

Nick’s parents think that puppies are not a lot of work.

d)

Nick’s parents think that the family should get a puppy right away.

138.

Direction: Read the text and then answer the questions


Ever since he was six years old, Nick had wanted to get a puppy. His parents always refused. They said he wasn’t capable of taking care of a puppy. “You have no idea how much work a puppy is,” Dad said. “You would have to housebreak the puppy, train the puppy to obey you, and groom it, too.”

“And then there’s taking the puppy to the vet, playing with it, and feeding it,” Mom added. “It’s not that I’m against having a puppy. But a puppy takes up a lot of time.”

Nick couldn’t think of a way that he could convince his parents that he was ready for a puppy. Then, he got an idea. “If I volunteer at the animal shelter,” he thought, “I’ll bet Mom and Dad will see that I’m ready to take care of a puppy!”

A person who volunteers is someone who

a)

studies for tests.

b)

does no work at all.

c)

gets a raise.

d)

does work without being paid.

139.

Nick wanted a puppy, so he decided to become a volunteer at the animal shelter. He was hoping to convince his parents that he was ready to take care of a puppy. He volunteered at the shelter twice each week, on Tuesdays after school and on Saturdays.

While he was there, Nick did several things. He walked the dogs and washed and brushed them. Grooming the long-haired dogs took a long time! He cleaned up the dogs’ kennels, too. He also played with the puppies to help get them used to people. Sometimes he gave them baths as well. Once in a while, Nick spent time with the kittens and cats, but he preferred working with the dogs. There was always plenty to do at the shelter, so Nick was never bored.


  1. What does the first sentence tell about this text?
a)

This text is about volunteering at an animal shelter.

b)

This text is about taking shelter during a storm.

c)

This text is about adopting an animal.

d)

This text is about different animals.

140.

Direction: Read the text and then answer the questions


Ever since he was six years old, Nick had wanted to get a puppy. His parents always refused. They said he wasn’t capable of taking care of a puppy. “You have no idea how much work a puppy is,” Dad said. “You would have to housebreak the puppy, train the puppy to obey you, and groom it, too.”

“And then there’s taking the puppy to the vet, playing with it, and feeding it,” Mom added. “It’s not that I’m against having a puppy. But a puppy takes up a lot of time.”

Nick couldn’t think of a way that he could convince his parents that he was ready for a puppy. Then, he got an idea. “If I volunteer at the animal shelter,” he thought, “I’ll bet Mom and Dad will see that I’m ready to take care of a puppy!”

What detail does the author include to explain why Nick plays with the puppies?

a)

to help them learn to eat and drink

b)

so he can stop being afraid of dogs

c)

to help them get used to people

d)

so he can learn about the different breeds of dog

141.

My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn. This story is about __________.

a)

eating treats and popcorn

b)

clowns

c)

going to the circus

d)

lions

142.

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

a)

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

b)

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

c)

Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

d)

They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

143.
Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
 What is the main idea?
a)
Soccer is important at the Olympics.
b)
Soccer is a worldwide sport.
c)
Soccer is also called football.
d)
Soccer is played by men and women.
144.

When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals. Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex. Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.

Based on the passage, what is probably true about the south of France?

a)

It is home to rare animals.

b)

It has a large number of caves.

c)

It is known for horse-racing events.

d)

It has attracted many famous artists.

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