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reading and ela

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 2hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I notices my brother Todd hung up a big sign that said, “Happy Birthday, Joey!” Mom made spaghetti for dinner. It’s my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.

The main idea of the paragraph is:

a)

Todd had a great birthday

b)

Joey had a great birthday

c)

Todd got lots of gifts

d)

Joey got lots of gifts

2.

Inferences

Jack was on an egg hunt. He found one egg under a bush. He found another one by a rock. As he was walking, he tripped and fell. One of the eggs broke and made a mess on his shirt. Why did the egg break?

a)

It hit a rock

b)

Jack fell on it

c)

Jack threw it

3.

Inferences

The bike skidded out of control. It slammed against the sidewalk. The rider hit the ground hard. His pant leg was ripped. His knee was scraped and bleeding. He began to sniff. Why did the bike rider sniff?

a)

He smelled something funny

b)

He had allergies

c)

He was starting to cry

4.

Cause and Effect

I was supposed to measure in inches but used the centimeter side of the rules reason why, the teacher told me to turn the ruler around.

a)

cause

b)

effect

5.

Cause and Effect

Kelly missed the bus this morning so she was late to the English class.

a)

cause

b)

effect

6.

Context Clues

The curious puppy emptied the bag while he sniffed around looking for something to chew.

a)

problem

b)

interested

c)

happy

7.

Context Clues

The student replied to the teacher with a witty answer and the class laughed.

a)

funny

b)

mean

c)

word

8.
What is the Author's Purpose?

A fictional story about my childhood adventures.
a)
Factual
b)
Entertain
c)
Inform
d)
Persuade
9.
A type of text that provides facts about many different topics. They are meant to “inform” the reader.
a)
Fantasy 
b)
Persuasive Writing 
c)
Biography 
d)
Informational Text 
10.

Which of the following is not a simile?

a)

"I am as hungry as a bear!" said Edwin

b)

Pablo is like a fast cheetah when he runs

c)

Nora is the queen of colors with her pens

d)

Aaron is as happy as a pizza panda at Pizza Hut!

11.

What is a myth?

a)

A style of poetry

b)

A way to convince the reader of your opinion

c)

A text feature in an expository text

d)

A traditional story that tries to explain something in nature

12.

How many stanzas does the poem "Snow Day" have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

12

13.
To have the same or similar ending sounds 
a)
rhythm
b)
rhyme
c)
lyrics
d)
verse
14.

_________ means a comparison using the words "like or as."


Example: Lisa is bright as the stars.

a)

metaphor

b)

personification

c)

simile

d)

rhyme

15.

_________ means a comparison that says one thing "is" something else. Does NOT use "like or as" to make the comparison.


Example: Mayra is a walking encyclopedia.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

imagery

16.
the life lesson/message of the poem
a)
tone
b)
mood
c)
theme
d)
speaker
17.
What is this an example of?
Mrs. Bennett was an angry buffalo.
a)
simile
b)
personification
c)
metaphor
d)
theme
18.
Which of the words below is NOT a conjunction?
a)
and
b)
yet
c)
but
d)
all
19.
What punctuation is missing from this sentence? My friend said, You are so funny!
a)
comma
b)
question mark
c)
period
d)
quotation marks
20.
drop (noun) - a small piece of candy or medicine. Which sentence matches the definition?
a)
I had to drop to my knees to hide.
b)
Please put a drop of milk in my coffee.
c)
The lemon drop made my mouth pucker.
d)
He showed me a drop of kindness.
21.

The ___________ is what the text or paragraph is mostly about.

a)

summary

b)

main idea

c)

theme

d)

characters

22.

_________ is a lesson the author is trying to teach.

a)

main idea

b)

topic

c)

theme

d)

details

23.

Piscatorial creatures, such as flounder, trout, and salmon, live in the coldest parts of the ocean.


Using context clues, what does Piscatorial mean?

a)

related to deserts

b)

related to fishing

c)

related to outer space

d)

related to hunting

24.

What text structure shows the similarities and differences or two or more topics?

a)

description

b)

sequencing

c)

cause and effect

d)

compare and contrast

25.

How is a text structured if it tells a problem and what caused the problem?

a)

description

b)

sequence

c)

cause and effect

d)

compare and contrast

26.

Parts of the passage that prove that the answer to our questions are correct, are called ___________________.

a)

text readers

b)

text structure

c)

text features

d)

text evidence

27.

Three butterflies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the butterflies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest butterfly stays back. The two butterflies tease the older butterfly, but then get stuck in the honey. What is the moral of this story?

a)

Overeating leads to illness.

b)

The first to try something gets rewarded.

c)

Some treats aren't worth risking your safety.

28.

Which questions about the story will the setting answer?

a)

What is the author's attitude toward the characters?

b)

Where and when does the story take place?

c)

Who are the people the story is about?

d)

Why did the author write the story?

29.
_________ means when the same sound appears at the beginning of two or more nearby words? 
a)
alliteration
b)
personification
c)
repetition
d)
mataphor
30.
_________ means a word that sounds like the sound it describes and appeals to the senses?
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
repetition
c)
hyperbole
d)
metaphor
31.
_________ means repeating words for emphasis?
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
repetition
d)
imagery
32.
_________ means use of words that exaggerate something? 
a)
hyperbole
b)
repetition
c)
metaphor
d)
alliteration
33.

What is the meaning of the allusion?

She had the Midas touch whenever it came to business deals!

a)

She turned everything to gold

b)

She lost all their business

c)

She helped them make a lot of money

d)

She quit her job

34.

What is the meaning of the allusion?

Getting my sister to agree to stay out of my room was a Herculean task.

a)

An easy task

b)

A lonely task

c)

A difficult task

d)

A fun task

35.
Speaking in front of a large crowd is my _____________.
a)
Midas touch
b)
Herculean
c)
chronology
d)
Achilles' heel
36.
When I did not follow the traveler's advisory to not walk alone after dark, it was like opening up ________________.
a)
Midas touch
b)
typhoon
c)
hypnosis
d)
Pandora's box
37.

Could this be a theme of a story?

"Honesty is the best policy."

a)

Yes

b)

No

38.

Could this be a theme of a story?

"You should always respect others."

a)

Yes

b)

No

39.

Could this be a theme of a story?

"Jessica learned that she should have done her homework."

a)

Yes

b)

No

40.

Themes need to be _______. That means that they good advice for everyone.

a)

universal

b)

predictable

c)

average

41.
lines (verses) and stanzas are found?
a)
Poetry
b)
Prose
c)
Drama
42.
What is written in sentences?
a)
Prose
b)
Poetry
c)
Drama
43.
What begins with a cast of characters?
a)
Prose
b)
Poetry
c)
Drama
44.
This is an example of:
It would be great If I could skate
A figure eight
But my poor legs just won't keep straight
a)
Prose
b)
Poetry
c)
Drama
45.

Fernandina Beach, FL - A reported shark attack happened around 3pm this afternoon. The 17 year old boy said, "It felt like something pinched my arm until I realized it was a shark." The boy suffered minor injuries to his right arm and is expected to be fine.


Which type of text is this?

a)

Prose

b)

Drama

c)

Poetry

46.

Cast of Characters: Teacher, Student


Teacher: Good morning. Please turn in your homework.

Student: My dog ate it.

Teacher: I've heard that one before.

Student: My dog really did! (pulls out homework)

Teacher: (Holds up soggy and ripped paper) It appears your dog REALLY did eat your homework.

Student: Can I get a new one?

Teacher: Of course. You have until tomorrow to turn it in.


Which type of text is this?

a)

Prose

b)

Drama

c)

Poetry

47.
What does Inference mean?
a)
finding details in a story
b)
Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea
c)
Giving a reason for your answer
d)
Using what I know
48.
It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack.  Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.
a)
got her sunglasses
b)
made a sandwich
c)
picked up her umbrella
d)
put on sandals
49.
Frogs and toads can live in the water and on the land. They both catch food with long, sticky tongues. They eat insects and small animals. You can tell them apart by their bodies. Frogs have long, strong back legs and thin, moist skin. Toads have shorter back legs and drier skin. 
a)
problem and solution
b)
compare and contrast
c)
cause and effect
d)
description
50.
Through the ages, Pennsylvania has seen many interesting events. The state was founded in 1681 by William Penn. Later, Pennsylvania was the site of important Revolutionary War battles between 1775 - 1783. After that, Pennsylvania was home to new factories during the Industrial Revolution which lasted until the early 1800s. Today, Pennsylvania continues to make history.
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Chronological
c)
Sequence
d)
Compare and Contrast
51.
Gorillas arms are longer than their legs. They are brownish-gray to black and older adult males have silver hair on their backs. Gorillas are shy and most active during the day. What's the text structure?
a)
cause and effect 
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
52.

Which type of text structure is the following book probably written in?


What Happens When You Litter?

a)

Cause and effect

b)

Compare and contrast

c)

Chronological order

d)

Description

e)

Problem and solution

53.
Several students receive poor grades on writing assignments, not because they lack the ability to communicate, but because they can not seem to manage their time when it comes to a large project. They do not know where to begin, and therefore put things off until the last minute. To solve this problem, students need to develop a timeline for completing the project. If they divide the assignment into manageable “chunks” or parts and then set a schedule for completing each part, they will be able to finish the entire project before the deadline. Without the pressure of not knowing where to begin, the students will be able to focus on the assignment and communicate their ideas effectively.
a)
description
b)
cause and effect
c)
compare and contrast
d)
problem and solution
54.
How can you know that something is written in first person point of view?
a)
Pronouns like I, my, and him are used.
b)
The author is addressing the reader.
c)
The narrator is not in the story.
d)
Pronouns like I, my, and we are used.
55.
The narrator is the
a)
person telling the story
b)
main character in the story
c)
enemy of the main character in the story
d)
person listening to the story
56.
I didn't like creeping down the dark alley. From which point of view is this sentence written?
a)
First person
b)
Second person
c)
Third person, omniscient
d)
Third person, objective
57.
The science fair will be held in the gym on May 2, and Ms. Garcia will be presenting first.  From which point of view is the sentence written?
a)
First person
b)
Second person
c)
Third person

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