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ELA Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When would a story about aliens on another planet happen?

a)

500 years ago in the past

b)

Now

c)

300 years in the future

2.

Where is the setting for 'The Three Little Pigs'?

a)

In a city

b)

In the countryside

c)

On the Moon

d)

In the ocean

3.

What is the setting of 'The Little Mermaid'?

a)

The desert

b)

Someone's house

c)

A school

d)

The ocean

4.

Read the passage: Chloe's mom was eager to volunteer in her daughter's classroom. She arrived an hour early so she'd be the first in line to sign up.

What does eager mean?

a)

very excited to do something

b)

too busy to do something

c)

unsure how to do something

d)

too lazy to do something

5.

Read the sentence.

Isaac has shown a lot of progress this school year. His grades have improved in all subjects.

Which clue words help the reader know the meaning of the word progress?

a)

school, all

b)

this, subjects

c)

year, grades

d)

shown, improved

6.

Read the passage:

Becky rushed outside at recess. The swings are a popular activity and she wanted to grab one quickly. Luckily, there was one vacant swing. Becky got to it just in time.

What is the meaning of vacant?

a)

full

b)

broken

c)

empty

d)

crowded

7.
An author's purpose is...
a)
the reason an author writes
b)
the reason an author teaches
c)
author's sense of humor
d)
author's way of life. 
8.
Dear Edith, 
Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
9.
Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a bid bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid if him anymore.
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
10.
Welcome to National Park
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way. 
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
11.

Events after the climax, leading to the resolution

a)

Falling Action

b)

Rising Action

c)

Main Character

d)

Point of View

12.

A struggle between opposing forces

a)

Conflict

b)

Point of View

c)

Main Character

d)

Protagonist

13.

Where the story takes place

a)

Setting

b)

Place

c)

Conflict

d)

Rising Action

14.

The main character

a)

Protagonist

b)

Antagonist

c)

First Person

d)

Resolution

15.

A character or force in conflict with the main character

a)

Antagonist

b)

Protagonist

c)

Falling Action

d)

Resolution

16.

End of the story where loose ends are tied up

a)

Exposition

b)

Resolution

c)

Story Elements

d)

Climax

17.

Which list shows the correct steps for Plot Mountain in the correct order?

a)

Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

b)

Rising Action, Climax, Introduction, Falling Action, Resolution

c)

Introduction, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution, Rising Action

d)

Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Introduction, Resolution

18.
There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
a)
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
b)
It is also fun to look for shells.
c)
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
d)
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
19.

The range of a bird refers to the area over which it flies.  Some birds are able to fly great distances, and range over almost the whole world.  Other birds have a very small range.  they travel over areas smaller than one hundred miles.  What is the main idea?

a)
Where to find a bird range
b)
Why birds like to travel
c)
How bird ranges differ
20.
Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a)
King Midas loved gold.
b)
King Midas sold lots of gold.
c)
King Midas had a heart of gold.
d)
King Midas hated gold.