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Reading Review

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 10hrs 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

track (trak) noun 1. a path made by people or animals 2. a course or route followed 3. parallel lines of rails for railroads 4. a footprint made by people or animals


Emily was upset at her father and decided to walk to school. She took a shortcut her friend had told her about. Even though she had to cut through the wooded area, it didn’t bother her because she could see the track all the kids had made and just followed it.


Which is the best definition of the word track as it is used in this paragraph?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

2.

Kendra wrote this sentence for her essay.


The streets in our city used to be very clean, but they are not clean anymore.


Kendra looked up the word clean in a thesaurus and found this entry.


clean (kleen) adjective 1. pure, orderly, spotless 2. even, regular 3. thorough, complete 4. honest, fair


In the sentence, Kendra wants to replace clean with a synonym. Which word should she use?

a)

thorough

b)

regular

c)

orderly

d)

honest

3.

bend (bend) verb 1. to direct or turn in a particular direction 2. to force from a straight line to a curved or angular one 3. to fasten something 4. to change one’s thoughts


Sentence: Jasmine was positive that she was right about how many miles it was to Colorado; but she decided she could bend a little and for once, let her brother be right.


Which is the best definition of the word bend as it is used in the sentence?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

4.

Jason wrote this sentence for his essay on snakes.


Yes, they are in great danger of becoming extinct as some snakes are really becoming rare in the world.


Jason looked up the word rare in a thesaurus and found this entry.


rare (rair) adjective 1. few and widely separated 2. unusually great 3. Unusual, uncommon 4. not dense


In the sentence, Jason wants to replace rare with a synonym. Which word should he use?

a)

uncommon

b)

great

c)

separated

d)

dense

5.

Read this sentence.

When examining mummies, archaeologists consider not only its appearance but what it was made of and how it was made and how old it might be.


Which word is a synonym for the underlined word?

a)

studying

b)

questioning

c)

searching

d)

discovering

6.

I was supposed to meet my brother to look for rocks for the pond that our father was building in the backyard. I spotted a few rocks about five feet down. Without waiting for my brother, I began to climb down the steep side of the ravine to grab a few rocks that I knew my father would like.


Which word is a synonym for ravine as it is used i n the paragraph above?

a)

bird

b)

boulder

c)

ditch

d)

ditch

meadow

7.

point /point/ noun 1. a sharp or tapering end 2. a pointed tool or instrument 3. a mark made with the sharp end of something 4. an idea that belongs to a person.


Sentence: He was looking for just the right twig to use on his art project, it had to have a point on it so that he could weave the yarn around the ends.


Which is the best definition of the word point as it is used in the sentence?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

8.

Natalie wrote this sentence for her essay.


The rhinoceros had an ugly saliva dripping from his chin when the scientist approached him.


Natalie looked up the word ugly in a thesaurus and found this entry.


Ugly (uhg-lee) adjective 1. unattractive, unpleasant 2. disagreeable 3. morally or physically revolting 4. mean, hostile


In the sentence, Natalie wants to replace ugly with a synonym. Which word should she use?

a)

revolting

b)

unattractive

c)

hostile

d)

disagreeable

9.

________ Karen doesn't speak English, she can't go to university in Canada.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

a)

Since

b)

Whereas

c)

Wherever

d)

If

10.

________ it was raining, I didn't get wet.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

a)

Because

b)

If

c)

Where

d)

Although

11.

I will be late in the meeting ________ we have an emergency at home.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

a)

although

b)

unless

c)

because

d)

while

12.

I don't eat junk food ________ it will only damage my kidney.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

a)

while

b)

as

c)

unless

d)

when

13.

Ernesto got the job ________ he had no experience.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

a)

because

b)

as

c)

although

d)

so that

14.

________ their parents like to travel to other places, Miko and Julia prefer to stay at home for their birthday celebrations.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

a)

While

b)

Since

c)

After

d)

Before

15.

Barry passed the exam first time ________ Harry had to retake it three times.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

a)

if

b)

before

c)

in order that

d)

while

16.

We will be having classes online _____________ it is already safe to have face-to-face interactions.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

a)

as

b)

until

c)

where

d)

so that

17.

Carla couldn't buy any gadget _____________ she didn't have any money.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

a)

since

b)

when

c)

in order that

d)

though

18.

We decided to have our quarantine at home __________ we could monitor and get in touch with each other.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.

a)

while

b)

if

c)

so that

d)

when

19.

Read the poem and answer the question.

ROUND AND ROUND

Water goes around and round,

From the sky to the ground,

In a cycle you can't see,

Water comes to you and me!

______________________________

Evaporation is a start,

but it's not the only part,

From sea to sky vapor floats,

But leaves enough to float in boats!

______________________________

In the sky water cools,

Forming clouds like fish form schools,

The water vapor turns to drops

They get too big and the cloud pops

______________________________

The clouds get heavy during condensation,

And the water falls as precipitation!

Rain and hail, sleet and snow,

Water falls so plants can grow.

______________________________

It fills up lakes, and streams, and seas,

We can drink it as we please,

And the water cycle keeps it fresh,

Water cycle, you're the best!

Why did the author write this poem?

a)

To tell you a story about the water cycle.

b)

To give you information about the water cycle.

c)

To persuade you to believe the water cycle is real.

d)

To show you how water helps in a lot of different ways

20.

Read the poem and answer the question.

ROUND AND ROUND

Water goes around and round,

From the sky to the ground,

In a cycle you can't see,

Water comes to you and me!

______________________________

Evaporation is a start,

but it's not the only part,

From sea to sky vapor floats,

But leaves enough to float in boats!

______________________________

In the sky water cools,

Forming clouds like fish form schools,

The water vapor turns to drops

They get too big and the cloud pops

______________________________

The clouds get heavy during condensation,

And the water falls as precipitation!

Rain and hail, sleet and snow,

Water falls so plants can grow.

______________________________

It fills up lakes, and streams, and seas,

We can drink it as we please,

And the water cycle keeps it fresh,

Water cycle, you're the best!

Which words from the poem rhyme?

a)

fresh

best

b)

goes

round

c)

seas

please

d)

sleet

snow

21.

Read the poem and answer the question.

ROUND AND ROUND

Water goes around and round,

From the sky to the ground,

In a cycle you can't see,

Water comes to you and me!

______________________________

Evaporation is a start,

but it's not the only part,

From sea to sky vapor floats,

But leaves enough to float in boats!

______________________________

In the sky water cools,

Forming clouds like fish form schools,

The water vapor turns to drops

They get too big and the cloud pops

______________________________

The clouds get heavy during condensation,

And the water falls as precipitation!

Rain and hail, sleet and snow,

Water falls so plants can grow.

______________________________

It fills up lakes, and streams, and seas,

We can drink it as we please,

And the water cycle keeps it fresh,

Water cycle, you're the best!

Which line from the poem shows how water helps us?

a)

Water used to brush our teeth

b)

Rain and hail, sleet and snow,

c)

From sea to sky vapor floats

d)

And the water cycle keeps it fresh,

22.

Read the poem and answer the question.

ROUND AND ROUND

Water goes around and round,

From the sky to the ground,

In a cycle you can't see,

Water comes to you and me!

______________________________

Evaporation is a start,

but it's not the only part,

From sea to sky vapor floats,

But leaves enough to float in boats!

______________________________

In the sky water cools,

Forming clouds like fish form schools,

The water vapor turns to drops

They get too big and the cloud pops

______________________________

The clouds get heavy during condensation,

And the water falls as precipitation!

Rain and hail, sleet and snow,

Water falls so plants can grow.

______________________________

It fills up lakes, and streams, and seas,

We can drink it as we please,

And the water cycle keeps it fresh,

Water cycle, you're the best!

How many stanzas is this poem?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

16

d)

20

23.

Read the poem and answer the question.

ROUND AND ROUND

Water goes around and round,

From the sky to the ground,

In a cycle you can't see,

Water comes to you and me!

______________________________

Evaporation is a start,

but it's not the only part,

From sea to sky vapor floats,

But leaves enough to float in boats!

______________________________

In the sky water cools,

Forming clouds like fish form schools,

The water vapor turns to drops

They get too big and the cloud pops

______________________________

The clouds get heavy during condensation,

And the water falls as precipitation!

Rain and hail, sleet and snow,

Water falls so plants can grow.

______________________________

It fills up lakes, and streams, and seas,

We can drink it as we please,

And the water cycle keeps it fresh,

Water cycle, you're the best!

How many lines does this poem have?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

16

d)

20

24.

Read the poem and answer the question.

ROUND AND ROUND

Water goes around and round,

From the sky to the ground,

In a cycle you can't see,

Water comes to you and me!

______________________________

Evaporation is a start,

but it's not the only part,

From sea to sky vapor floats,

But leaves enough to float in boats!

______________________________

In the sky water cools,

Forming clouds like fish form schools,

The water vapor turns to drops

They get too big and the cloud pops

______________________________

The clouds get heavy during condensation,

And the water falls as precipitation!

Rain and hail, sleet and snow,

Water falls so plants can grow.

______________________________

It fills up lakes, and streams, and seas,

We can drink it as we please,

And the water cycle keeps it fresh,

Water cycle, you're the best!

What happens to water before it forms into clouds?

a)

Percipitation

b)

Water cools

c)

Vapor floats

d)

Evaporation

25.

Read the poem and answer the question.

I TRIED TO RIDE A SKATEBOARD

I tried to ride a skateboard,

I fell and scraped my knee.

I tried to ride a bicycle,

I crashed into a tree.

______________________________

I tried to ride a scooter, I

landed on my chin.

I tried to ride a unicycle,

I lost a bit of skin.

______________________________

Then I tried a tricycle,

But ran into a wall.

I’m happy in this wheelchair now,

I never fall at all!

Why did the author write this poem?

a)

To tell a story about how they tried to ride different things and always got hurt.

b)

To give you information about skateboards.

c)

To persuade you to not ride a skateboard.

d)

To tell you a story about types of skateboards.

26.

Read the poem and answer the question.

I TRIED TO RIDE A SKATEBOARD

I tried to ride a skateboard,

I fell and scraped my knee.

I tried to ride a bicycle,

I crashed into a tree.

______________________________

I tried to ride a scooter, I

landed on my chin.

I tried to ride a unicycle,

I lost a bit of skin.

______________________________

Then I tried a tricycle,

But ran into a wall.

I’m happy in this wheelchair now,

I never fall at all!

Which words from the poem rhyme?

a)

scooter

skateboard

b)

wall

skin

c)

knee

tree

d)

all

now

27.

Read the poem and answer the question.

I TRIED TO RIDE A SKATEBOARD

I tried to ride a skateboard,

I fell and scraped my knee.

I tried to ride a bicycle,

I crashed into a tree.

______________________________

I tried to ride a scooter, I

landed on my chin.

I tried to ride a unicycle,

I lost a bit of skin.

______________________________

Then I tried a tricycle,

But ran into a wall.

I’m happy in this wheelchair now,

I never fall at all!

What happened to the author when they rode a unicycle?

a)

They ran into a wall

b)

They landed on their chin

c)

They lost a bit of skin

d)

They scraped their knee.

28.

Read the poem and answer the question.

I TRIED TO RIDE A SKATEBOARD

I tried to ride a skateboard,

I fell and scraped my knee.

I tried to ride a bicycle,

I crashed into a tree.

______________________________

I tried to ride a scooter, I

landed on my chin.

I tried to ride a unicycle,

I lost a bit of skin.

______________________________

Then I tried a tricycle,

But ran into a wall.

I’m happy in this wheelchair now,

I never fall at all!

What makes the author happy in the end?

a)

skateboard

b)

bicycle

c)

scooter

d)

wheelchair

29.

Read the poem and answer the question.

I TRIED TO RIDE A SKATEBOARD

I tried to ride a skateboard,

I fell and scraped my knee.

I tried to ride a bicycle,

I crashed into a tree.

______________________________

I tried to ride a scooter, I

landed on my chin.

I tried to ride a unicycle,

I lost a bit of skin.

______________________________

Then I tried a tricycle,

But ran into a wall.

I’m happy in this wheelchair now,

I never fall at all!

Which is NOT something that happened in the poem?

a)

They scraped their knee when falling off the skateboard.

b)

They ran into a wall on their tricycle

c)

They crashed into a tree on their motorcycle

d)

They landed on their chin when trying to ride a scooter

30.

Read the poem and answer the question.

I TRIED TO RIDE A SKATEBOARD

I tried to ride a skateboard,

I fell and scraped my knee.

I tried to ride a bicycle,

I crashed into a tree.

______________________________

I tried to ride a scooter, I

landed on my chin.

I tried to ride a unicycle,

I lost a bit of skin.

______________________________

Then I tried a tricycle,

But ran into a wall.

I’m happy in this wheelchair now,

I never fall at all!

What happens to the author when they rode a bicycle?

a)

They crashed into a tree

b)

They landed on their chin

c)

They lost a bit of skin

d)

They scraped their knee.

31.

Read the poem and answer the question.

I TRIED TO RIDE A SKATEBOARD

I tried to ride a skateboard,

I fell and scraped my knee.

I tried to ride a bicycle,

I crashed into a tree.

______________________________

I tried to ride a scooter, I

landed on my chin.

I tried to ride a unicycle,

I lost a bit of skin.

______________________________

Then I tried a tricycle,

But ran into a wall.

I’m happy in this wheelchair now,

I never fall at all!

Which word best describes the author of this poem?

a)

Careful

b)

Clumsy

c)

Athletic

d)

Grumpy

32.

Read the poem and answer the question.

I TRIED TO RIDE A SKATEBOARD

I tried to ride a skateboard,

I fell and scraped my knee.

I tried to ride a bicycle,

I crashed into a tree.

______________________________

I tried to ride a scooter, I

landed on my chin.

I tried to ride a unicycle,

I lost a bit of skin.

______________________________

Then I tried a tricycle,

But ran into a wall.

I’m happy in this wheelchair now,

I never fall at all!

Why do you think the author of this poem no longer wants to ride on bikes and skateboards?

a)

Because they keep getting hurt

b)

Because they aren’t old enough

c)

Because it’s raining outside

d)

Because they prefer to stay inside

33.

EXCERPT from BABY TORTOISE

You know what it is to be born alone,

Baby tortoise!

------------------------------------------------

The first day to heave your feet little by little from the shell,

Not yet awake,

And remain lapsed on earth,

Not quite alive.

------------------------------------------------

A tiny, fragile, half-animate bean.

------------------------------------------------

To open your tiny beak-mouth, that looks as if it would never open

Like some iron door;

To lift the upper hawk-beak from the lower base

And reach your skinny neck

And take your first bite at some dim bit of herbage,

Alone, small insect,

Tiny bright-eye,

Slow one.

------------------------------------------------

To take your first solitary bite

And move on your slow, solitary hunt.

Your bright, dark little eye,

Your eye of a dark disturbed night,

Under its slow lid, tiny baby tortoise,

So indomitable.

------------------------------------------------

No one ever heard you complain.

What tone is the poet creating through this poem?

a)

It creates a tone of happiness.

b)

It creates a confident tone.

c)

It creates a tone of loneliness.

d)

It creates a tone of excitement.

34.

Read the poem and answer the question.

THE WISE OLD OWL

A wise old owl lived in an oak

The more he saw the less he spoke

The less he spoke the more he heard.

Why can’t we all be like that wise old bird?

What Rhyme Scheme is the poet using?

a)

ABCD

b)

ABCB

c)

ABCC

d)

AABB

35.

Read the poem and answer the question.

Birds sang, when the sun came up.

Flowers bloomed, when the sun came up.

Children laughed, when the sun came up.

Bees buzzed, when the sun came up.

All was happy, when the sun came up.

What poetry element is the poet using?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Alliteration

c)

Repetition

d)

Tone

36.

Read the poem and answer the question.

THE LITTLE CORNFLAKES

All the little cornflakes were so excited

They were getting to come out and play.

They landed in the milky pool

And began frolicking away.

What poetry element is the poet using?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Alliteration

c)

Repetition

d)

Personification

37.

Read the poem and answer the question.

THE LITTLE CORNFLAKES

All the little cornflakes were so excited

They were getting to come out and play.

They landed in the milky pool

And began frolicking away.

What Rhyme Scheme is the poet using?

a)

ABAB

b)

ABCD

c)

AABB

d)

ABCB

38.

Read the poem and answer the question.

CRACK AN EGG

Crack an egg.

Stir the butter.

Break the yolk.

Make it flutter.

Stoke the heat.

Hear it sizzle.

Shake the salt,

just a drizzle.

Flip it over,

just like that.

Press it down.

Squeeze it flat.

Pop the toast.

Spread jam thin.

Say the word.

Breakfast's in.

What poetry element is the poet using?

a)

Onomatopoeia

b)

Alliteration

c)

Repetition

d)

Personification

39.

Read the Limerick given above.

Which part of the Limerick introduces the character?

a)

The first line

b)

The second line

c)

The third line

d)

The last line

40.

Read the Limerick given above.


These lines of the Limerick are shorter.

They also rhyme with each other.

a)

Lines 1 and 2

b)

Lines 2 and 4

c)

Lines 3 and 4

d)

Lines 1, 2 and 5

41.

In an interview yesterday, Mr Wilson was questioned about the harmful effects of horror movies on teenagers. He argued that such effects were often exaggerated and claimed that other types of films were far more dangerous for young people. When asked to prove this, he pointed out that horror films were often set in unreal situations and were clearly not to be taken seriously. In contrast, he claimed that films showing violent crime were often set in everyday life, and were, therefore, more damaging.

In Mr Wilson’s opinion, horror films _____.

a)

cost more than other kinds of films.

b)

are more popular among the elderly than among the young.

c)

should be banned altogether.

d)

are less damaging to young people that films of violent crime.

e)

have recently ceased to appeal to the young.

42.

In an interview yesterday, Mr Wilson was questioned about the harmful effects of horror movies on teenagers. He argued that such effects were often exaggerated and claimed that other types of films were far more dangerous for young people. When asked to prove this, he pointed out that horror films were often set in unreal situations and were clearly not to be taken seriously. In contrast, he claimed that films showing violent crime were often set in everyday life, and were, therefore, more damaging.

The interviewer wanted to find out whether _____.

a)

young people were being harmed by horror films.

b)

Mr. Wilson had himself been affected by horror films.

c)

Mr. Wilson preferred horror films to films of violence.

d)

people were seriously objecting to horror films.

e)

the effects of crime films were being exaggerated.

43.

The famous Tower of London was built as a fortress by William the Conqueror. Early in the Middle Ages, the kings used it as a palace; later on, it was turned into a prison, but only distinguished prisoners, including statesmen and princes, were held there. Today, the Tower is a national museum, where, among other things, the jewellery of the English kings and queens is on display.

We learn from the passage that the Tower _____.

a)

was not originally intended to be a fortress.

b)

was never a prison for ordinary people.

c)

is still a unique example of medieval architecture.

d)

was never a residence of English kings.

e)

functions today only as a jewelers museum.

44.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Don't be lazy.
b)
Have as much fun as you can before you die.
c)
Don't steal.
d)
Look before you leap.
45.
What is the theme of this story?  
a)
Eat your vegetables.
b)
Don't brag. Be modest. 
c)
Don't talk to strangers. 
d)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
46.
Floods can cause tremendous damage.  They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind.  It can take months to clean up after a flood.
 What is the main idea?
a)
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b)
Floods cause mudslides.
c)
Floods damage houses and roads. 
47.
Tomorrow is Jill's birthday. She is excited because she gets to pick where she will eat dinner. Will it be Mexican food at the Big Enchilada House? Or will it be fried chicken at the Chicken Shack, or a big cheeseburger at Al's Hamburger Palace. She just couldn't decide. Then there was always the Pizza Shop with that great pepperoni pizza. How would she ever decide? Maybe she would just flip a coin.
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.
b)
 Jill loves Mexican food.
c)
The Pizza Shop has the best pizza in town.
d)
 Jill will choose a place by flipping a coin.
48.

 

According to the passage, who founded Camp David?

a)

George Washington

b)

The first family

c)

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

d)

Dwight David Eisenhower

49.

The pronoun "he" in line 6 refers to….

a)

Camp David

b)

Roosevelt

c)

James Hilton

d)

President Dwight David Eisenhower

50.

1.      Which of the following is NOT discussed about Camp David?

a)

Its location

b)

Its cost

c)

Its facilities

d)

Its uses

51.

Which of the following is NOT true about President Eisenhower?

a)

He had a grandson named David.

b)

He attended a conference with Nikita Khrushchev.

c)

He named the presidential retreat Shangri-La.

d)

He visited Camp David.

52.

Khrushchev was at Camp David in….

a)

1942

b)

1943

c)

1959

d)

1978

53.

The topic of this passage is…..

a)

continental drift

b)

the theory of plate tectonics

c)

the development of ideas about the movement of the Earth's surface

d)

eighteenth-century mapmakers

54.

The passage states that the theory of continental drift developed as a result of....

a)

the fixed positions of the continents

b)

the work of mapmakers

c)

the rapid movement of continents

d)

the fit of the Earth's plates

55.

The pronoun "they" in line 4 refers to

a)

mapmakers

b)

continents

c)

pieces

d)

tectonic plates

56.

Which of the following is NOT true about the theory of plate tectonics?

a)

It is not as old as the theory of continental drift.

b)

It evolved from the theory of continental drift.

c)

It postulates that the Earth's surface is separated into plates.

d)

It was proposed by mapmakers.

57.

It can be inferred from the passage that the Sierra Nevadas are….

a)

a type of giant redwood

b)

a coastal community

c)

a group of lakes

d)

a mountain range

58.

The French version of Monopoly might possibly include a piece of property entitled

a)

Atlantic City, New Jersey

b)

Germantown, Pennsylvania

c)

Boardwalk

d)

the Eiffel Tower

59.

You can infer that Darrow selected Atlantic City as the setting for Monopoly because….

a)

it brought back good memories

b)

his family came from Atlantic City

c)

the people of Germantown might have been angered if he had used Germantown

d)

Atlantic City was larger than Germantown

60.

Which candy is this?

a)

Snickers

b)

Mnms

c)

Reese's

d)

Almond Joy

61.

What is it?

(a)  

62.

what is it?

a)

candy

b)

marshmello

c)

cotton

d)

cotton candy

63.

What is that?

a)

marshmallow

b)

ice cream

c)

lollipop

d)

bubble gum