Free Printable Test for RL2&RL4

1.

When an author gives objects, concepts or animals human characteristics, emotions or abilities, that's personification.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

a)

The night sighed, and it seemed as if the evening sky was yawning.

b)

The rabbit leaped over the fallen branch and vanished into the woods.

c)

Oliver decided to indulge his friend’s fantasies and smiled warmly.

d)

I ran as swiftly as a deer across the lawn, eager to greet my brother.

2.

Time is a thief.

a)

metaphor

b)

alliteration

c)

hyperbole

d)

personification

3.

What is the meaning of the poem below?

'Hope' is the thing with feathers -

That perches in the soul -

And sings the tune without the words -

And never stops - at all

a)

Hope makes you so happy that you want to sing like a bird

b)

Hope is a bird

c)

Hope makes you fly

d)

Hope lifts people up and gives people a sense of freedom

4.

Lisa's lizards were leaping on her lawnchair.

a)

hyperbole

b)

alliteration

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

personification

5.

An extreme exaggeration to make a point

a)

Simile

b)

Alliteration

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Metaphor

6.

Hyperbole is a purposeful exaggeration or overstatement.

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

a)

With the tournament win, Julia was declared a champion golfer.

b)

Peter received the lowest scores of any of the runners.

c)

That kitten was so cute I died when I saw it.

d)

I feel happiest when I’ve won a game of Scrabble

7.

The evening melted away like a snowflake.

a)

personification

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

simile

8.

What does the sentence below actually mean?

Lightning danced across the sky.

a)

The lightning was at a dance party.

b)

There was no lightning in the sky.

c)

There was a lot of lightning in the sky during a storm.

d)

The lightning was bad at dancing.

9.

What type of figurative language being used in the following sentence?

The runner was a turtle in the race, and they ended up in last place.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Simile

d)

Personification

10.

Giving human qualities to something non-human

a)

Metpahor

b)

Personification

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Simile

11.

Sound words

a)

Simile

b)

Onomatopeia

c)

Idiom

d)

Alliteration

12.

My backpack weighs a ton!

a)

simile

b)

hyperbole

c)

personification

d)

metaphor

13.

When you use verbal irony, you say one thing, but you actually mean the opposite. It can take the form of sarcasm, overstatement or understatement. Irony is also when the opposite of what you expect actually happens.

Which of the following is an example of verbal irony?

a)

Her step is as light as a feather.

b)

“You are beautiful like a summer day,” she told the winner of the baby beauty pageant.

c)

Talking to him is about as interesting as reading a dictionary.

d)

Her voice is as sweet as honey.

14.

A comparison of two ore more different things using like or as

a)

Metaphor

b)

Personification

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Simile

15.

What type of figurative language being used in the following sentence?

It took me 100 years to finish my homework last night.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Idiom

16.

Homework is a breeze.

a)

alliteration

b)

metaphor

c)

simile

d)

personification

17.

A metaphor is a comparison between two things or ideas to show how one of the things is similar to the other. Unlike a simile, a metaphor does not use the words "like" or "as."

Read the following passage.

Mike’s love for tacos burns bright, an undying flame that can never be extinguished, not even by a bad chalupa.

Which of the following best describes the metaphor in this passage?

a)

Mike’s love for tacos is compared to a bad chalupa.

b)

Mike loves tacos.

c)

Mike’s love for tacos is compared to a flame.

d)

Mike’s love is compared to a taco.

18.

The lillies in the field danced gaily in the wind.

a)

personification

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

onomatopoeia

19.

A comparison of who different things by stating that one thing is another

a)

Metaphor

b)

Personification

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Simile

20.

An allusion is a direct or indirect reference to something historical, literary, religious or mythical. Allusions can help people see unique connections between two ideas.

Read the following passage:

The stray cat stalked down the street. Her walk was proud--she barely flinched when a car on the corner backfired. She reached the end of the street and made one majestic leap to the top of an open trash can, where, with great dignity, she settled over a meal of broken bones, a back alley Cleopatra.

Which detail from the text contains an allusion?

a)

“She reached the end of the street and made one majestic leap...”

b)

“Her walk was proud...”

c)

“The stray cat stalked down the street.”

d)

“...she settled over a meal of broken bones, a back alley Cleopatra.”

21.

Alliteration is the repetition of sounds, especially the first consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words. Remember, consonants are any letter that’s not a vowel.

Which of the following song lyrics contain an example of alliteration?

a)

"When I’m on the mic I stand tall with gall"

b)

"Drama, so close to not completing the missing piece of the puzzle"

c)

"Stuck in Nintendo, you’re the controller/ Street Fighter and such"

d)

"My mind makes marvelous moves, masses/ Marvel and move, many mock what I've mastered"

22.

A simile is a comparison of two things using the words like or as.

Read the following passage.

Paul often got lost while he was driving. He was easily confused by street signs and besides, driving was so boring. He liked to distract himself by imagining what the other drivers were thinking. “My mind is like a puppy dog,” he laughed, “always chasing after something new.” Maybe the family in the car next to him was on the run; maybe the truck driver up ahead was transporting something fantastic, like diamonds; maybe the woman driving alone in the car behind him was a future movie star. Or maybe, like him, they were all trying to imagine anything except the road in front of them. He would speculate about all of this until he realized he had missed his exit or driven too far in the wrong direction and then he would curse his own imagination.

Which detail from the text contains a simile?

a)

“..he would curse his own imagination.”

b)

“My mind is like a puppy dog...”

c)

“Maybe the family in the car next to him was on the run...”

d)

“Paul often got lost while he was driving.”

23.

What type of figurative language being used in the following sentence?

The students are as busy as bees as they worked to finish their final project for the school year.

a)

Personification

b)

Metaphor

c)

Simile

d)

Hyperbole

24.

He is as busy as a bee.

a)

simile

b)

hyperbole

c)

metaphor

d)

personification

25.

What does the sentence below actually mean?

O my Love is like a red, red rose

That’s newly sprung in June;

a)

The speaker believes that roses are the most beautiful in June

b)

The speaker believes that the subject is very beautiful

c)

The speaker is picking roses

d)

The subject of the poem is a rose

26.

Repetition of beginning sounds in words

a)

Simile

b)

Onomatopeia

c)

Idiom

d)

Alliteration

27.

The surf surged up as the sun swept the shore.

a)

simile

b)

alliteration

c)

personification

d)

hyperbole

28.

What does the sentence below actually mean?

The car complained as the key was roughly turned in its ignition.

a)

The car was not starting and making noises.

b)

The car was a big complainer.

c)

The car started up perfectly normal.

d)

The car hurt the person inside.

29.

Onomatopoeia is the name for words that sound like what they describe.

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

a)

“Voila,” the chef announced, revealing a glorious dessert, set aflame.

b)

“Yikes!” Riley exclaimed, gritting her teeth. “I do not want to talk about that!”

c)

Justin poured a glass of soda, listening to the bubbles fizz in the glass.

d)

Haroun could hear, from the crowd, shouts of “Hooray!” and chants of his name.

30.

What type of figurative language being used in the following sentence?

The heater yelled as it was turned on during the first winter of the year

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Alliteration

31.

What type of figurative language is used in the poem below?

'Hope' is the thing with feathers -

That perches in the soul -

And sings the tune without the words -

And never stops - at all

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Alliteration

32.

Time marches on.

a)

personification

b)

hyperbole

c)

alliteration

d)

onomatopoeia

33.

I have so much homework my bookbag weighs a million pounds.
Which figurative language is this?

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Alliteration

c)

Personification

d)

Metaphor

34.

"The wind stood up and gave a shout"

a)

metaphor

b)

personification

c)

imagery

d)

onomatopoeia

35.

Which of the following is an example of an IDIOM?

a)

The bacon sizzled in the hot skillet.

b)

Every cloud has a silver lining.

c)

Shaina ordered jumbo shrimp at the seafood restaurant.

d)

The school dietitian eats a double bacon cheeseburger three times a week.

36.

What type of figurative language is shown?
The thunder boomed in the storm.

a)

oxymoron

b)

personification

c)

alliteration

d)

onomatopoeia

37.

Language and poetic techniques use to create mental pictures and cause emotions in the reader.

a)

Verse

b)

Alliteration

c)

Imagery

d)

Symbolism

38.

What is hyperbole?

a)

Words that begin with the same sound

b)

Using an unbelievable exaggeration

c)

Words that sound like sounds

d)

Comparing two things that are not alike

39.

BAM! The door shut behind me.

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

personification

c)

simile

d)

idiom

40.

What type of figurative language is shown?
The waiter served us a delicious plate of jumbo shrimp.

a)

alliteration

b)

personification

c)

oxymoron

d)

hyperbole

41.

Identify the correct definition for a METAPHOR

a)

Giving human-like qualities to non-human objects

b)

Comparing 2 objects using "like" or "as"

c)

A play on words

d)

Comparing 2 objects using a form of "IS"

42.

Identify which figurative language technique is being used in the following sentence:

WE HEARD THE BOOMING THUNDER THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE SKY.

a)

Personification

b)

Metaphor

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Simile

43.

Which of the following sentences is a SIMILE?

a)

I saw a snake as I was walking to school this morning.

b)

The snow-covered roads were as slippery as soap.

c)

She was nervous as she walked to her class because she did not do her homework.

d)

I like pizza.

44.

Identify the following sentence that contains PERSONIFICATION.

a)

The book fell out of my hands.

b)

I dropped the book as I was walking.

c)

The book jumped out of my hands.

d)

I lost my balance, and the books plunged to the floor.

45.

Jess was not happy that she had to sit beside Ben. He was loud and silly, he talked all the time, and his desk was always messy. She promised herself that she would ignore him and never make contact. That is until one morning.. THUD! When Jess heard this loud noise, she looked up to see Ben had tripped over a chair that should have been pushed in. He was suddenly laying on the floor, and his papers were strewed everywhere. Jess rushed over to him. Despise Ben's obnoxious behavior, Jess helped him up and picked up all of his papers. "No worries, Ben, that chair was in your way," Jess said. That afternoon during recess, Ben thanked Jess for helping him. Jess realized that Ben was actually nice, and that she had never taken the time to get to know him. Jess and Ben had each found a new friend.

What problem did Jess face in this story?

a)

She was upset that Ben's desk was so messy.

b)

She was mad that her teacher wouldn't move her.

c)

She was not happy that she had to sit beside Ben.

46.

Jess was not happy that she had to sit beside Ben. He was loud and silly, he talked all the time, and his desk was always messy. She promised herself that she would ignore him and never make contact. That is until one morning.. THUD! When Jess heard this loud noise, she looked up to see Ben had tripped over a chair that should have been pushed in. He was suddenly laying on the floor, and his papers were strewed everywhere. Jess rushed over to him. Despise Ben's obnoxious behavior, Jess helped him up and picked up all of his papers. "No worries, Ben, that chair was in your way," Jess said. That afternoon during recess, Ben thanked Jess for helping him. Jess realized that Ben was actually nice, and that she had never taken the time to get to know him. Jess and Ben had each found a new friend.

What problem did Jess face in this story?

a)

She was upset that Ben's desk was so messy.

b)

She was mad that her teacher wouldn't move her.

c)

She was not happy that she had to sit beside Ben.

47.

Jess was not happy that she had to sit beside Ben. He was loud and silly, he talked all the time, and his desk was always messy. She promised herself that she would ignore him and never make contact. That is until one morning.. THUD! When Jess heard this loud noise, she looked up to see Ben had tripped over a chair that should have been pushed in. He was suddenly laying on the floor, and his papers were strewed everywhere. Jess rushed over to him. Despise Ben's obnoxious behavior, Jess helped him up and picked up all of his papers. "No worries, Ben, that chair was in your way," Jess said. That afternoon during recess, Ben thanked Jess for helping him. Jess realized that Ben was actually nice, and that she had never taken the time to get to know him. Jess and Ben had each found a new friend.

How did Jess end up solving the problem?

a)

She decided to help Ben when he tripped over a chair.

b)

She begged her teacher to move her.

c)

She made sure to ignore Ben and never make eye contact.

48.

Jess was not happy that she had to sit beside Ben. He was loud and silly, he talked all the time, and his desk was always messy. She promised herself that she would ignore him and never make contact. That is until one morning.. THUD! When Jess heard this loud noise, she looked up to see Ben had tripped over a chair that should have been pushed in. He was suddenly laying on the floor, and his papers were strewed everywhere. Jess rushed over to him. Despise Ben's obnoxious behavior, Jess helped him up and picked up all of his papers. "No worries, Ben, that chair was in your way," Jess said. That afternoon during recess, Ben thanked Jess for helping him. Jess realized that Ben was actually nice, and that she had never taken the time to get to know him. Jess and Ben had each found a new friend.

What is the theme of this story? Think about the lesson Jess learned.

a)

It's better to push your chair in than trip someone.

b)

You never really know the quality of a person's character until you get to know them.

c)

A nice gesture sometimes goes unnoticed.

49.

Jess was not happy that she had to sit beside Ben. He was loud and silly, he talked all the time, and his desk was always messy. She promised herself that she would ignore him and never make contact. That is until one morning.. THUD! When Jess heard this loud noise, she looked up to see Ben had tripped over a chair that should have been pushed in. He was suddenly laying on the floor, and his papers were strewed everywhere. Jess rushed over to him. Despise Ben's obnoxious behavior, Jess helped him up and picked up all of his papers. "No worries, Ben, that chair was in your way," Jess said. That afternoon during recess, Ben thanked Jess for helping him. Jess realized that Ben was actually nice, and that she had never taken the time to get to know him. Jess and Ben had each found a new friend.

What happened in the story that helped you find the theme? Think about the author's message.

a)

Jess helped Ben up when he tripped over a chair.

b)

Ben thanked Jess for helping him and asked if she wanted to play soccer.

c)

Jess realized that Ben was annoying and messy.

50.

Tania broke her mother's favorite snow globe. She knew that she wasn't supposed to pick it up, but it was so tempting to shake it and watch the glittery snow fall. Tania felt so guilty. She knew she couldn't fix it. So, gathering up all of her courage, she walked downstairs where her mother was to confess in a shaky voice what she had done. Her mother scolded her for picking up the snow globe when she was told not to. However, she didn't punish her because she had been honest. Her mother was proud of her for telling the truth. Tania felt so relieved.

What problem did Tania face in this story?

a)

She was tempted to shake her mother's snow globe.

b)

She broke her mother's favorite snow globe.

c)

She was relieved after she told the truth.

51.

Tania broke her mother's favorite snow globe. She knew that she wasn't supposed to pick it up, but it was so tempting to shake it and watch the glittery snow fall. Tania felt so guilty. She knew she couldn't fix it. So, gathering up all of her courage, she walked downstairs where her mother was to confess in a shaky voice what she had done. Her mother scolded her for picking up the snow globe when she was told not to. However, she didn't punish her because she had been honest. Her mother was proud of her for telling the truth. Tania felt so relieved.

How did Tania end up solving the problem?

a)

She felt guilty and asked her mom to punish her.

b)

She picked up all the pieces and threw them away.

c)

She was brave and confessed to her mother that she had broken her snow globe.

52.

Tania broke her mother's favorite snow globe. She knew that she wasn't supposed to pick it up, but it was so tempting to shake it and watch the glittery snow fall. Tania felt so guilty. She knew she couldn't fix it. So, gathering up all of her courage, she walked downstairs where her mother was to confess in a shaky voice what she had done. Her mother scolded her for picking up the snow globe when she was told not to. However, she didn't punish her because she had been honest. Her mother was proud of her for telling the truth. Tania felt so relieved.

What is the theme of the story? Think about the lesson Tania learned.

a)

It's best to be brave and speak the truth even if your voice shakes.

b)

The unknown can be scary.

c)

Temptation can get you in trouble.

53.

Tania broke her mother's favorite snow globe. She knew that she wasn't supposed to pick it up, but it was so tempting to shake it and watch the glittery snow fall. Tania felt so guilty. She knew she couldn't fix it. So, gathering up all of her courage, she walked downstairs where her mother was to confess in a shaky voice what she had done. Her mother scolded her for picking up the snow globe when she was told not to. However, she didn't punish her because she had been honest. Her mother was proud of her for telling the truth. Tania felt so relieved.

What happened in the story that helped you find the theme? Think about the author's message.

a)

Tania felt guilty and was scared to tell her mother the truth.

b)

Tania told the truth, and her mother didn't punish her because she was honest.

c)

Tania's mother was disappointed in her.

54.

Jake loved his phone and was always looking at it. His parents would try to talk to him, but he would just ignore them. When he was at school, he'd sneak peeks at his phone under his desk when no one was looking. When he was at his friend's house, he spent more time on his phone than with his friend. One day Jake was watching a funny video of people doing tricks with their dogs while he was walking home. He began crossing the street and was so into the video that he did not notice the oncoming traffic. Jake was suddenly hit by a car. He had mild injuries, but his phone was destroyed. Jake quickly realized that he didn't need to be on his phone so much.

What problem did Jake face in the story?

a)

He was spending too much time looking at his phone.

b)

He ignored his parents when they tried to talk to him.

c)

He walked out in front of a car.

55.

Jake loved his phone and was always looking at it. His parents would try to talk to him, but he would just ignore them. When he was at school, he'd sneak peeks at his phone under his desk when no one was looking. When he was at his friend's house, he spent more time on his phone than with his friend. One day Jake was watching a funny video of people doing tricks with their dogs while he was walking home. He began crossing the street and was so into the video that he did not notice the oncoming traffic. Jake was suddenly hit by a car. He had mild injuries, but his phone was destroyed. Jake quickly realized that he didn't need to be on his phone so much.

How did Jake ending up solving the problem?

a)

He was hit by a car and his phone was destroyed.

b)

He was hit by a car while looking at his phone and realized that he was on it too much.

c)

He wanted his friends to watch the funny videos on his phone.

56.

Jake loved his phone and was always looking at it. His parents would try to talk to him, but he would just ignore them. When he was at school, he'd sneak peeks at his phone under his desk when no one was looking. When he was at his friend's house, he spent more time on his phone than with his friend. One day Jake was watching a funny video of people doing tricks with their dogs while he was walking home. He began crossing the street and was so into the video that he did not notice the oncoming traffic. Jake was suddenly hit by a car. He had mild injuries, but his phone was destroyed. Jake quickly realized that he didn't need to be on his phone so much.

What is the theme of the story? Think about the lesson Jake learned.

a)

Nothing is a sure thing.

b)

You can get too much of a good thing.

c)

Always walk at a crosswalk.

57.

Jake loved his phone and was always looking at it. His parents would try to talk to him, but he would just ignore them. When he was at school, he'd sneak peeks at his phone under his desk when no one was looking. When he was at his friend's house, he spent more time on his phone than with his friend. One day Jake was watching a funny video of people doing tricks with their dogs while he was walking home. He began crossing the street and was so into the video that he did not notice the oncoming traffic. Jake was suddenly hit by a car. He had mild injuries, but his phone was destroyed. Jake quickly realized that he didn't need to be on his phone so much.

What happened in the story that helped you find the theme? Think about the author's message.

a)

Jake ignores others and eventually gets hit by a car because he's on his phone too much.

b)

Jake couldn't get enough of the funny videos on his phone.

c)

Jake was injured and his phone was destroyed.

58.

The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the

a)

thesis

b)

summary

c)

theme

d)

plot

59.

Which of the following is an example of theme?

a)

Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

b)

Jack risked his life to save Jane.

c)

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

d)

Happiness

60.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

One person can make a difference.

b)

Missy knew she would always be grateful.

c)

The donkey was stubborn and did not change.

d)

Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

61.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.

b)

Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it.

c)

People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

d)

Jack is a follower.

62.

A story's main theme might be difficult to figure out because:

a)

Authors rarely want the reader to figure it out

b)

It has little to do with plot, characters, and other story elements

c)

Only complicated, adult stories have themes

d)

It is rarely stated explicitly

63.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Don't be lazy.

b)

Turtles are faster than rabbits.

c)

Our friends are always there for us.

d)

It is better to take your time and do it right then to rush and fail.

64.

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.

65.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?

a)

They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

b)

Soccer players learn how to dribble.

c)

They learn how to work together as teammates.

d)

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

66.

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.
What is the main idea?

a)

John wants to climb a ladder.

b)

John and Matt want to be firemen

c)

Matt wants to hold a fire hose.

d)

They want to ride on the big fire truck.

67.

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well.
What is the main idea?

a)

Jenny got sick.

b)

Jenny wants to be a nurse.

c)

Her grandmother was in the hospital.

d)

Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

68.

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the main idea?

a)

Mrs. Jones bakes pies.

b)

Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.

c)

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

d)

They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.

69.

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the main idea?

a)

Mrs. Jones bakes pies.

b)

Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.

c)

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

d)

They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.

70.

Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?

a)

The kitten sleeps a lot.

b)

Mary plays with her kitten

c)

Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

d)

Mary want a new pet.

71.

The frog sat on the side of the pond. He was very still. His green color made him hard to see. A bug flew near him. His tongue zipped out, and he gobbled it up. Then the frog was still again. He waited for the next bug.
What is the main idea?

a)

Frogs are green .

b)

Frogs eat bugs.

c)

Frogs do not move.

d)

Frogs live in ponds.

72.

It was backward day at school. The students had to do things backward. Some of them wore their T-shirts backward. They took a test before they studied the lesson. Dessert was served first instead of last. They tried to walk home backward, but they bumped into each other and fell down.
What is the main idea?

a)

Dessert is supposed to come last.

b)

The students had a backward day.

c)

It is hard to do things backward.

d)

Students failed their tests.

73.

Many people have not heard giraffes make noises. Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other. When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow. When frightened, they make a short, high sound.
What is the main idea?

a)

Giraffes do make noises

b)

Giraffes talk all the time.

c)

Cows and giraffes talk to each other.

d)

Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.

74.

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?

a)

Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

b)

Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.

c)

Mark is the best skater at the park.

d)

Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

75.

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?

a)

Sometimes people feel sad.

b)

You should do good things for others.

c)

We're not always happy.

d)

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

76.

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?

a)

Tom finds enough food for his family.

b)

Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.

c)

Tom didn't catch anything.

d)

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

77.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

a)

Weekends are times to travel.

b)

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

c)

The author's grandparents live far away.

d)

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

Test for RL2&RL4

Total questions: 77

Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins

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