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Theme & Grammar Review

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?
a)
What the story is about
b)
The topic of the text
c)
A message the author is trying to get across to the reader
d)
Where and when the story happens
2.
Which of these would be a good example of theme in a story?
a)
math is difficult
b)

if you steal money, something bad will happen to you

c)

Dogs make people happy

d)

Respect others and they will respect you.

3.

One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.

Which best represents the theme or moral?

a)

Having fun will always pay off

b)

Work before you play

c)

Be respectful

4.

Susie was waiting for Tina to arrive in the crowded lunch room. She looked through the crowd to see if she could spot Tina from afar. Tina was standing in an area all by herself. She had a perplexed look on her face, as there were no other seats available. Thankfully, Susie had saved her a seat, and all was well.

Which best represents the theme or moral?

a)

Lunch is best when it's crowded

b)

Being nice doesn't pay off

c)

Friends should look out for each other

d)

Never help others

5.
Kim had gone through her closet with her mom over the weekend.  She remembered a new girl at school who always seemed to wear the same pants over and over.  Kim wondered what she could do with the clothes.  She handed the new girl a bag as she passed her in the hallway.
a)
sacrifice is difficult sometimes
b)
it's better to give than to receive
c)
friendship is the most important thing in life
d)
it's important to be honest
6.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Don't steal. 
b)
Don't judge others. You don't know what they are capable of. 
c)
Being beautiful is the most important thing.
d)
Swans are prettier than ducks.
7.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I wanted to buy cookies chips and, candy.
b)
I wanted to buy cookies chips and candy.
c)
I wanted to buy cookies, chips, and candy.
8.
What change should be made to the following sentence? He had never been on a plane bus, train, or bicycle!
a)
Remove ALL the commas
b)
Remove the comma after bus
c)
Remove the comma after train
d)
Add a comma after plane
9.

Which sentence has the comma(s) in the correct spot?

a)

If Kim is named a finalist in the bake-off she'll win a trip to Nashville and a chance at the million-dollar prize.

b)

If Kim is named a finalist in the bake-off, she'll win a trip to Nashville and a chance at the million-dollar prize.

c)

If Kim is named a finalist in the bake-off, she'll win a trip to Nashville, and a chance at the million-dollar price.

d)

If Kim is, named a finalist, in the bake-off she'll win a trip to Nashville and a chance at the million-dollar price.

10.

The child was happy _______ he started jumping.

a)

if

b)

so

c)

but

d)

or

11.

The weaver was poor, _____ he was happy.

a)

and

b)

so

c)

because

d)

yet

12.

In this game, you either win ...... lose. It depends on you.

a)

or

b)

nor

13.

Neither my brother ......... sister knew how to bathe our new pet cat, so I had to do it.

a)

or

b)

nor

14.

Cylyn lives ________ Alberta Canada.

a)

on

b)

in

c)

with

d)

to

15.

The mouse ran _____ the hole.

a)

in

b)

to

c)

at

d)

for

16.

Find the interjection in the following sentence.

Ouch, it's time to get back to that dictionary.

a)

Ouch

b)

time

c)

back

d)

dictionary

17.

Find the interjection in the following sentence.

Jack will carry it for me. Hooray!

a)

Jack

b)

will carry

c)

for me

d)

hooray

18.

Find the interjection in the following sentence.

Oh, I thought I knew the definition of that word.

a)

Oh

b)

knew

c)

definition

d)

word