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Reading SOL Review 5

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 2hrs 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The colors of the rainbow were bright and beautiful.


The following sentence appeals to the readers sense of:

a)

sight

b)

taste

c)

touch

d)

smell

e)

hearing

2.

The stench from the skunk was so gross that I gagged.


The following sentence appeals to the readers sense of:

a)

sight

b)

taste

c)

touch

d)

smell

e)

hearing

3.

Which word sounds the same, but has a different meaning and spelling as the word scene?

a)

see

b)

ceene

c)

seen

d)

scen

4.

How exciting it was to win the class spelling bee!


Check all the ANTONYMS for exciting.

a)

dull

b)

thrilling

c)

dreadful

d)

terrible

e)

wonderful

5.

How exciting it was to win the class spelling bee!


Check all the SYNONYMS for exciting.

a)

dull

b)

thrilling

c)

dreadful

d)

terrible

e)

wonderful

6.

The young man helped the old lady carry her groceries to her car. How would you describe the man's character traits?

a)

annoying

b)

kind

c)

nosey

d)

mean

7.

A made up story can be best described as:

a)

fiction

b)

biography

c)

non-fiction

d)

informational text

8.

If you are reading a NONFICTION book or passage, the author's purpose is to:

a)

entertain

b)

persuade

c)

inform

9.

When you read a FICTIONAL book or passage, the author's purpose is to:

a)

entertain

b)

persuade

c)

inform

10.

Which reference source would you use to find the meaning of mammal in a science textbook?

a)

thesaurus

b)

glossary

c)

dictionary

d)

atlas

11.

Which reference source would you use to find a synonym for the word good?

a)

thesaurus

b)

glossary

c)

dictionary

d)

atlas

12.

What is the definition of a simile?

a)

A literal comparison of two unlike objects

b)

The use of visually descriptive or figurative language to create an image in a piece of literature

c)

A stressed and unstressed syllabic pattern in a verse, or within the lines of a poem

d)

A comparison of two unlike objects using "like" or "as"

13.

What is the definition of repetition?

a)

A grouped set of lines within a poem

b)

Visually descriptive or figurative language

c)

Repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer and more memorable

d)

A literal comparison of two unlike objects

14.

What is the definition of alliteration?

a)

Repeated beginning sounds

b)

A grouped set of lines within a poem

c)

Repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer and more memorable

d)

An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly

15.

What is the definition of rhythm?

a)

A figure of speech that refers to a well-known story, event, person, or object in order to make a comparison in the readers' minds

b)

A figure of speech where an object, person, or situation has another meaning other than its literal meaning

c)

Words that represent a sound

d)

Gives a poem its flow and beat

16.

What is the definition of allusion?

a)

A figure of speech that refers to a well-known story, event, person, or object in order to make a comparison in the readers' minds

b)

Words that represent sound

c)

The repetition of the same or similar sounds occurs in two or more words, usually at the end of lines in poems or songs

d)

A warning or indication of a future event

17.

What is the definition of flashback?

a)

An extreme exaggeration

b)

An interruption of the chronological sequence of an event that happened earlier

c)

Visually descriptive or figurative language

d)

Words that represent sound

18.

What is the definition of hyperbole?

a)

An extreme exaggeration

b)

An interruption of the chronological sequence of an event that happened earlier

c)

Visually descriptive or figurative language

d)

Words that represent sound

19.

It's the year 3030 and society is completely dependent on computers and robots. A young boy named Domino is flying his hovering board to school when all the machines start attacking people due to a powerful computer virus. What will Domino do now that the machines that are supposed to help him have turned against him?

a)

Person vs Nature

b)

Person vs Technology

c)

Person vs Person

d)

Person vs Nature

20.

Brian has the best dog in the world. In fact, he has one of the only dogs in the world. That's because dogs are not allowed in Brian's world, where people believe that dogs spread diseases. Brian's dog will be executed if he is caught. Soon Brian learns of a mysterious underground dog owners club and joins the fight to legalize dogs. Can Brian and his new friends prove to the world that dogs are safe and friendly?

a)

Person vs Person

b)

Person vs Self

c)

Person vs Society

d)

Person vs Technology

21.

Janie is on a whitewater-rafting trip along a choppy river when their guide suddenly has a heart attack. Now she and the other passengers must learn to work together to survive the treacherous rapids. As if things weren't bad enough, some of the passengers have spotted a bear following the confused rafters along the shore. Will Janie make it home safely?

a)

Person vs Technology

b)

Person vs Person

c)

Person vs Self

d)

Person vs Nature

22.

Is the following conflict internal or external? Joanne argued with Kenny in Food City over what type of laundry detergent to buy.

a)

Internal

b)

External

23.

Is the following conflict internal or external? Diane is worried her friends will think her dress is ugly.

a)

Internal

b)

External

24.
Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:
a)
Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
b)
Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
c)
There are many breeds of dogs.
d)
Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.
25.
Simon looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Simon's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Simon's lap, like he understood how Simon was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?
a)
Simon is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.
b)
Simon is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.
c)
Simon is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.
d)
Simon is moving to California with his family.
26.

There are several ways to determine if a snake is poisonous or not. First, poisonous snakes usually have triangular shaped heads while nonpoisonous snakes have rounded heads. Second, poisonous snakes have pupils that look like slits. Nonpoisonous snakes have pupils that are rounder. Finally, the snouts of poisonous snakes are sometimes upturned, while nonpoisonous snakes have rounded snouts.


What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

Where snakes live

b)

How to tell if a snake is poisonous or not

c)

How poisonous snakes smell

27.

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

a)

positive

b)

negative

28.
McDonald's is an inexpensive meal. If you change the word inexpensive to cheap, the word now has a ____ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
29.

Is this an example of a positive connotation?

“She has a very energetic mindset!”

a)

Yes!

b)

No!

c)

Maybe!

30.

The dictionary definition refers to

a)

denotation

b)

connotation

c)

synonym

d)

antonym

e)

glossary

31.

The word odor has a

a)

negative connotation

b)

positive connotation

32.

The word immature has a

a)

negative connotation

b)

positive connotation

33.
Select the answer that correctly completes each sentence:
Adam believes _____ going to snow later.
a)
it's
b)
its
c)
its'
d)
idk
34.
Select the answer that correctly completes each sentence:
What are _____ _____ names?
a)
your childrens'
b)
you's children's
c)
your children's
d)
you're childrens
35.
What's the correct way to describe the picture?
a)
the five friends' flags
b)
the five friend's flags
c)
the five friends's flags
d)
the five friends flags'
36.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
The spideres's web glittered in the morning dew.
b)
The spiders web glittered in the morning dew.
c)
The spiders's web glittered in the morning dew.
d)
The spider's web glittered in the morning dew.
37.
Rewrite to form a possessive noun: the office of the principal.
a)
the office's principal
b)
the principals' office
c)
the office's of the principal
d)
the principal's office
38.
Rewrite to form a possessive noun: the shoes of the men.
a)
the mens' shoes
b)
the mens shoes
c)
the men's shoes
d)
the mens's shoes
39.
Rewrite to form a possessive noun: the boat belonging to Charles.
a)
Charles' boat
b)
Charles boat
c)
Charles'es boat
d)
Charles's boat
40.
Lakisha report card was filled with A's and B's.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Lakishas'
c)
Lakisha's
d)
Lakisha'
41.

In a compound sentence, the comma comes ______________ the coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

a)

after

b)

before

c)

there is no comma

42.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
c)
Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
43.

Does this sentence need a comma?


Because Mrs. Frey's coffee was too cold she heated it in the microwave.

a)

yes

b)

no

44.

Does this sentence need a comma?


Although it was very long the movie was still enjoyable.

a)

yes

b)

no

45.

while the band was playing

a)

This is an independent clause.

b)

This is a dependent clause.

46.
because she studied diligently
a)
This is an independent clause.
b)
This is a dependent clause.
47.

she studied diligently

a)

This is an independent clause.

b)

This is a dependent clause.

48.

although I ate my lunch

a)

This is an independent clause.

b)

This is a dependent clause.

49.

A complex sentence is comprised of:

a)

two independent clauses

b)

one independent clause alone

c)

an independent clause and a dependent clause

d)

two dependent clauses

50.
Which sentence is an independent clause?
a)
Jill likes to go to the beach.
b)
Whenever you finish.
c)
If you read The Outsiders.
d)
Before you eat breakfast.