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Story Elements

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A farmer had an old apple tree in his garden. The tree gave him delicious apples for so many years. After some time, the tree stopped bearing fruits. The farmer thought of cutting down the tree, but the little animals asked him not to do it. They would lose their home and have no other place to go.

Who was the main character?

a)

garden

b)

farmer

c)

the little animals

d)

apple tree

2.

Harris wanted to have a pet. He asked his father to give him an animal that he could take care of by himself. His father had no idea what animal to give his son. He brought Harris to a pet shop. Harris was so delighted to see different kinds of animals. He asked his father to buy him a hamster.

What was the setting of the story?

a)

pet shop

b)

zoo

c)

school

d)

hospital

3.

There was once a man who wanted to be known as a fearless hunter. Trying to show off, he told a woodcutter that he was following a lion but lost his tracks. The woodcutter told him not to worry because he could take him to the lion. The hunter turned pale and admitted that he was afraid of lions.

Where did the story most likely take place?

a)

in the city

b)

in the park

c)

in the mall

d)

in the forest

4.

Mark and h is brother Matthew had a huge fight. Matthew wore Mark's football cleats without asking for permission. Mark needed to use them for his game the next day. When Matthew arrived home, their mother told him to return the cleats.

How was the problem in the story solved?

a)

Mark did not join the game.

b)

Matthew lost the cleats.

c)

Matthew returned the cleats.

d)

Their mom bought a pair of shoes.

5.

A poor boy lived in a small town. He looked pale. He was selling plastic bags in the market so he could help his family buy food. One day, the boy was hungry. He went inside a store to buy food. The store owner noticed the boy only had a dollar in his pocket, so he gave a bag of apples to the boy.

What was the problem in the story?

a)

The boy could not sell plastic bags.

b)

The boy was lost in the market.

c)

The boy was hungry.

d)

The boy lived in a small town.

6.

Mrs. Johnson's class was having their art lesson inside their classroom when they felt the ground shaking. There was an earthquake! The students felt scared and started screaming. Mrs. Johnson asked the students to calm down. When the shaking stopped, they all laughed in relief. What a surprise!

What was the problem in the story?

a)

The class did not listen to their teacher.

b)

There was an earthquake.

c)

The class had an art lesson.

d)

Mrs. Johnson got mad.

7.

Caden knew how to spell big words, and he knew what the

words meant. When he took the vocabulary test in class last week, he was the first kid in the class to finish. He turned it in quickly and didn’t check his work. When the teacher told him his grade, Caden’s face turned bright red. He had failed. She told him that he could retake it. Caden took his time and checked his work. When the teacher gave him his grade, it was a perfect score, just like he wanted.

Who are the characters in this story?

a)

Caden and his mom

b)

Caden and his teacher

c)

Caden and his classmates

d)

Caden and the librarian

8.

Caden knew how to spell big words, and he knew what the

words meant. When he took the vocabulary test in class last week, he was the first kid in the class to finish. He turned it in quickly and didn’t check his work. When the teacher told him his grade, Caden’s face turned bright red. He had failed. She told him that he could retake it. Caden took his time and checked his work. When the teacher gave him his grade, it was a perfect score, just like he wanted.

What is the conflict of this story?

a)

Caden was caught cheating on his test.

b)

Caden failed the test because he rushed and didn’t check his work.

c)

Caden failed the test because he didn’t study.

d)

Caden couldn’t take the test because he went home sick.

9.

Caden knew how to spell big words, and he knew what the

words meant. When he took the vocabulary test in class last week, he was the first kid in the class to finish. He turned it in quickly and didn’t check his work. When the teacher told him his grade, Caden’s face turned bright red. He had failed. She told him that he could retake it. Caden took his time and checked his work. When the teacher gave him his grade, it was a perfect score, just like he wanted.

What is the resolution of this story?

a)

Caden did extra credit to help improve his grade.

b)

Caden spent hours studying for his test.

c)

Caden’s teacher excused him from taking the test.

d)

Caden took his time and checked his work when he retook the test.

10.

Caden knew how to spell big words, and he knew what the

words meant. When he took the vocabulary test in class last week, he was the first kid in the class to finish. He turned it in quickly and didn’t check his work. When the teacher told him his grade, Caden’s face turned bright red. He had failed. She told him that he could retake it. Caden took his time and checked his work. When the teacher gave him his grade, it was a perfect score, just like he wanted.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

It is important to take your time.

b)

Everyone is unique in his or her own way.

c)

Be brave when times are hard.

d)

Give something a chance before you make judgements about it.