WorksheetsWonders - Experts Incorporated
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 20mins
What does the word hesitated mean?
Continued
Paused
Skipped
Stopped
Which word has almost the SAME meaning as the word desperately?
hopelessly
immediately
recklessly
separately
What does the word inspiration mean?
an opinion
a bright idea
a personal view
a piece of advice
What does the word advise mean?
to confess something
to interrupt someone
to inform somebody
to keep a secret
Which word has almost the SAME meaning as the word uncomfortably?
uneasily
unexpectedly
unfortunately
unnaturally
What does the word accountable mean?
helpful
incredible
responsible
thoughtful
What does self-esteem mean?
patient in oneself
confidence in oneself
self-control of oneself
a low opinion of oneself
What was the MAIN problem of the story?
Rod did not like his name
Lucas was Rod's only friend
No one finished their assignment
Rod was about the earn a F and ruin the chance for a pizza party
Why was it difficult for Rod to write an essay about what he wants to be when he grows up?
He has so many ideas that he could not chose only one.
He did not have enough time to do the assignment.
He thought everyone would laugh at his choices.
He had no idea what he wanted to be.
What do Rod and Lucas have in common?
They have bad names.
They do not have any friends.
They did not complete the assignment.
They were going to ruin the chance for a pizza party.
What profession did Rod choose?
teacher
name expert
truck driver
baseball player
How is the school setting connected to the MAIN problem in the story?
It occurs on the way to school
It centers on lunch time at school
It centers on a school assignment
It occurs during a pizza party at school
What is the genre of this story?
expository text
biography
realistic fiction
fable
What is the main PROBLEM at the beginning of the story?
Rodney isn't a good baseball player.
Rodney didn't write his essay because he couldn't think of a profession.
Rodney got an F and the class didn't get a pizza party.
All the girls want to be teachers.
Rodney says, "Lucas is my best friend and we always shoot straight with each other." What does the idiom SHOOT STRAIGHT mean?
Always fighting with each other.
Shooting bows and arrows at targets.
Playing a game with your friend.
Being honest with each other.
Russell says, "They know Mrs. Greenberg will eat that up with a spoon." What does the idiom EAT THAT UP WITH A SPOON mean?
To eat all of your dessert with a spoon.
To like or enjoy something very much.
To wash all of the spoons.
To dislike or not enjoy something.
When did Rodney get the idea for his profession?
the night before when he was writing his essay
after school when he was walking home with Lucas
during class when he saw Jessica Pepper-Mintz
during the class pizza party
What is the SOLUTION to the main problem in the story? (Think: How is the problem solved?)
Lucas writes Rodney's essay for him.
Rodney changes his name.
Rodney goes to the nurse and gets sent home.
Rodney comes up with a profession and writes his essay during lunch.
What does Rodney choose as his profession?
name expert
truck driver
doctor
baseball player
Why does Lucas change his mind about Rodney's profession?
Lucas doesn't change his mind. He still thinks it's a dumb idea.
Lucas wants Rodney to write an essay for him.
Lucas sees that Rodney's idea could be very helpful to people.
Lucas tries to get Rodney to change his profession.
Where is the setting of the story?
the school bus
Rodney's house
the school
the grocery store
Why was it difficult for Rod to write an essay about what he wanted to be when he grows up?
Rod has so many ideas that he could not just choose one.
Rod did not have enough time to complete his assignment.
Rod has no idea what he wants to be.
He is afraid that everyone will laugh at his choice.
Why did Rod think Melody was a bad name for his classmate?
she is a great singer
she is a good student
she is not a good student
He did not clean his neck.
no idea
Which word means a person or thing that stirs the mind, feelings, or imagination?
Accountable
Desperately
Inspiration
Humiliated
Which word means to have respect for yourself?
Advise
Uncomfortably
Self-esteem
Hesitated
Which word means uneasily?
Desperately
Inspiration
Hesitated
Uncomfortably
Which word means to be made to feel ashamed or embarrassed?
Humiliated
Inspiration
Desperately
Self-esteem
Which word means to wait or stop because you are feeling unsure?
Self-esteem
Uncomfortably
Advise
Hesitated
Which word means uneasily?
Desperately
Inspiration
Hesitated
Uncomfortably
