WorksheetsNWEA ELA Practice
Total questions: 136
Worksheet time: 3hrs 1mins
to give information, ideas, opinions, etc. about something in writing
determine
identify
generate
describe
A brief composition (piece of writing) on a single subject that usually presents the personal views of the author
essay
discuss
determine
identify
words or a phrase that has a meaning that is different from the literal meaning
figurative language
entertain
demonstrate
identify
clues in a story that hint at later events
entertain
foreshadow
develop
describe
Decide something using evidence or facts
determine
express
discuss
elaborate
Say or write in a clear way
entertain
distinguish
express
elaborate
a conclusion that can be made about someone or something based on clues given in the text, the author does not state it, the reader needs to figure it out
infer / inference
determine
identify
generate
to explain in greater detail
argument
create
articulate
elaborate
An extreme exaggeration
develop
hyperbole
describe
entertain
to gain information from reading a text
entertain
discuss
infer
inform
Give the difference between two or more different items
distinguish
determine
demonstrate
details
To select or pick something based on clues or information given
entertain
develop
identify
describe
Facts, statements, or physical signs that prove something or support a conclusion
evaluate
evidence
develop
identify
Show or prove something using an example
entertain
distinguish
demonstrate
elaborate
Examine and judge carefully
elaborate
entertain
evaluate
generate
pieces of information that support or tell more about the main idea
details
identify
discuss
determine
to create something
develop
describe
identify
hyperbole
provide characteristics and features, give a detailed picture of something
describe
identify
discuss
determine
To create or produce
elaborate
generate
entertain
identify
to make the reader want to read more
identify
determine
entertain
generate
Read the paragraph.
Some people don’t like to use computers. They think that it is too hard and they break down too often. Don’t they realize that computers save us time and effort? Surely, these anti-computer people are confused.
What assumption is underlying this paragraph?
Everyone should use and appreciate computers.
Most computers don’t break down.
People are breaking the computers.
Computers can help educate students.
Read the paragraph.
Cells make up all living things. There are millions of different types of cells in the human body. Scientists believe that further study of the make-up of cells can lead to a cure for cancer. Scientists continue their research in laboratories everyday.
Which sentence best describes an assumption in this paragraph?
Cells make up all living things.
Scientists believe that further study of the make-up of cells can lead to a cure for cancer.
There are millions of different types of cells in the human body.
Scientists continue their research in the laboratories everyday.
Read the passage.
“Best of all, perhaps, [Buck] loved to lie near the fire, hind legs crouched under him, forelegs stretched out front, head raised, and eyes blinking dreamily at the flames. Sometimes he thought of Judge Miller’s big house in the sun-kissed Santa Clara Valley, and of the cement swimming tank.” – from “Against Odds”
Copyright Info: Not enough informationL Against Odds, page 392 (Phillips, Blackman, Felts).
What is important to Buck?
the family home
safety
food
protecting himself
Read the passage and answer the question.
He was not the same. The plane passing by without rescuing him had changed him completely. He was not the same and would never be like he had been before. The old Brian was weak, now he was new, stronger and would not give up so he could survive.
How do you think Brian has changed?
Brian was stronger, more aware and careful.
Brian felt sorry for himself and wanted to give up.
Brian is angry because he’s made mistakes.
Brian has not changed at all.
Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Prediction–RIT 201 – 210
Read the passage and answer the question.
Janet looked out her bedroom window and saw the beautiful, new, white snow covering the ground outside. She quickly got dressed and ran out the front door to make the first snowman of the season. “Don’t forget your gloves! Your fingers will freeze!” called her mother, as the door slammed. “Don’t need them! No time!” yelled Janet as she jumped into the snow. After about 5 minutes of working in the ice-cold snow with her bare hands to make the snowman, Janet
realized that her fingers were so cold they were starting to hurt.
What will Janet most likely do next?
Go back in the house for her coat
Take off her coat and boots
Go back in the house for her gloves
Ask her mother to help her make the snowman.
What is the last page of chapter 2?
2
27
61
96
If you choose not to bake this recipe, what alternative cooking method is recommended?
dutch oven cooking
microwave cooking
convection oven cooking
stove top cooking
Read the passage.
Once the flower buds are formed, it doesn’t matter if the plant is kept indoors or in deep shade. Full sun tends to fade the flowers faster, while cool temperatures prolong their staying power. Although a light frost won’t harm most mums, play it safe and bring them indoors if a cold snap threatens.
In the passage, the phrase “full sun” means:
Copyright Info: “Mums the Word.” First for Women 30 Sept. 2002: 86.
no shade
light half of the day
deep shade
cool temperatures
Read the passage.
It is always possible to find fish and shellfish along the waters edge in the early morning, and we walked with heightened awareness to find our quota for the morning, so we could return to more important things, like playing in the trees and building our fort. Ron walked behind me, and he was very distracted, “What do you think will happen to the dolphins if they forget to come up for air?” he asked as he meandered along in my footprints, not really helping with the task at hand. “They don’t forget, now get back to work and help me,” I said in an irritated tone. Ron was only six years old, so I could hardly blame him for his distraction, but I really was getting tired of being the older sister in charge all the time. “Anna, he said, are you mad at me?” This made me feel guilty for snapping at him, and I replied, “No I am not upset with you, I just want to get back to the camp and help father and Tina with the rest of the daily chores, so I have some time for myself later.” Just then I saw Brandon walking toward us with a basket full of shellfish.
Who is telling this story?
Anna
Ron
Narrator
Father
Select the best option.
What is the purpose of using dialogue in a story?
to make a story longer
to add vivid details and descriptions
to demonstrate how to properly punctuation dialogue
to bring characters to life and communicate emotions
Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Evaluate Validity –RIT 211 – 220
Read the passage.
“And did you really have the three wishes granted?” asked Mrs. White. “I did,” said the sergeant major, and his glass tapped against his strong teeth. “And has anybody else wished?” inquired the old lady. “The first man had his three wishes, yes,” was the reply. “I don’t know what the first two were, but the third was for death. That’s how I got the paw.” His tones were so grave that a hush fell upon the group.Copyright Info: Jacobs, W.W., The Monkey’s Paw and Other Tales of Mystery and the Macabre, Academy Chicago Publishers, Chicago, 1997.
Which statement best supports the conclusion that the Monkey’s Paw will bring heartache?
The wishes didn't work
No one was able to make a wish
The third wish was for death
The first man had his three wishes
Read the following passage.
His mother clipped coupons from magazines and newspapers, kept a vegetable garden in the summer, and shopped at JC Penney and K-Mart. Their family ate a lot of frijoles, which was OK because nothing else tasted so good, though one time Alfonso had Chinese pot stickers and thought they were the next best food in the world. He didn’t ask his mother for braces again, even when she was in a better mood.Copyright Info: Elements of Literature. Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. 1997.
How does Alfonso support his assumption that his mother will not pay for braces?
He tells how she likes to go shopping.
He likes pot stickers almost as much as frijoles.
He explains about her garden.
He details her efforts to save money
Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Application Transfer–RIT 211 – 220
Directions for washing the dishes.
a. Dry the dishes off and put them away.
b. Put the dirty dishes in the water and scrub them clean.
c. Fill the sink with warm water and soap.
d. Rinse the dishes with clean water.
What is the correct order the sentences above?
a, b, c, d
c, b, d, a
c, a, b, d
b, c, a, d
Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Main Idea–RIT 211 – 220
Read the passage and answer the question.
Leo the lion went the park one day. He sat on the bench and watched everyone playing on the toys. Then, he ate his lunch that he had brought along. Leo had peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
Which title tells the main idea of this story?
Going to the Park
Leo Picnics in the Park
Lions like Peanut Butter and Jelly
Where did Leo Go?
If you were given a book on outer space, where would you look for cannibal galaxies in the glossary?
Under the "G" section
Under the "C" section
in the space section
in the "B" section
Literal Reading Comprehension—Reading Directions–RIT 211 – 220
Read the directions to Jill’s house.
Drive about five miles down the old highway until you see a really pretty green barn. They have a bunch of trees. Take a left and drive three more miles. You will cross the railroad tracks and on your left will be a big white house. Turn right after the white house, drive one mile, and her house is on the left.
How could you summarize these directions?
5 miles, green barn, turn left, 3 miles, white house, turn right, 1 mile, house is on left
turn at green barn, turn at white house, and her house is on the left
turn right at the green barn, left at the white house, and right to Jill’s house
turn after a mile to the left, then turn right at the white house and right to Jill’s house
Stunned for only a moment, the youth invented a tale that only giants, the most gullible creatures on the earth, would believe. Unfortunately it is a quirk of supernature, a paradox of the cruelest kind, that whatever giants believe becomes their truth. “What was your last job?” asked the boy, knowing full well that giants never do manual work and haven’t the intellect or dexterity required for other types of employment.Copyright Info: The Goatboy and the Giant (Page 252-253) (Teacher authors: Phillips,
Blackman, Felts).
From the context of this passage, which pair of words are opposites?
invented, truth
gullible, supernature
giants, paradox
cruellest, kind
Which of the following details indicates that the girl was angry?
Tears began to roll down her face.
She stared at the rest of the class.
She slammed the door in frustration.
She didn’t utter a word.
Select the reason below that would best support a writer’s conclusion that teachers are more important than computers.
Teachers can play games with students just as well as computers.
Research shows that students learn 87% more from their teachers than from computers.
Teachers aren’t very proficient with computers, so they seldom use them in class.
Teachers are paid thousands of dollars per year and are therefore more effective than computers.
Read the paragraph from a guide to winter snowmobiling.
Experience the opportunity of touring Yellowstone National Park on a snowmobile. We will ride from West Yellowstone and make stops at Old Faithful, Mammouth, and the upper and lower falls. Plan a minimum of 5 hours for this guided tour. Cost is $50.00 per person. Riders can rent or bring his/her own snowmobile. Tickets are available at Basin Motor Sports. We’ll see you on
December 1st for a scenic-filled day.
Which of the following best restates these directions?
The tour takes place on December 1st, rentals are available, and costs $50.00 per person.
The tour is self-guided, costs $50.00 per snowmobile, and lasts about 5 hours.
The tour goes north to south, takes 5 hours, and costs $50.00 per person.
The tour is self-guided, costs $50.00 per person, and includes four stops.
Read the passage.
Erin Kennedy traveled to Liverpool, England to attend the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts. After graduation, she moved to Toronto, Canada, where she began teaching drama and art at a private school. She enjoys life and has set out to conquer her dreams.
Which event happened first?
moved to Toronto, Canada
attended the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts
traveled to Liverpool, England
enjoys life
Read the paragraph.
Ryan positioned himself in the gate. As the gate opened, he exploded onto the race course and assumed a tucked position. His skis held tightly to the snow-packed floor as he rounded the first corner. This was going to be an awesome race for him.
What did Ryan do right after he rounded the first corner?
exploded onto the race course
held skis tightly to the snow
continued racing the course in a tucked position
accepted his award
"As fast as cheetah" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Hyperbole
Simile
Alliteration
Rhyme
The word "vacate" means what?
to stay
to leave
to eat
to stand
The lesson or moral of the story is called the what?
conflict
main character
topic
theme
The problem a character faces in a story is called the ______
climax
resolution
conflict
theme
When you explain what you believe you are stating your _____
opinion
fact
problem
solution
Which type of point of view tells the story from the main character's perspective?
Second person point of view
First person point of view
Third person point of view
Third person omniscient
A person, place, or thing is a ______
Verb
Adjective
Noun
Adverb
The word "tranquil" means ____
hectic
calm
wild
sleepy
In TV Advertisements, one of the techniques they use to persuade you is____
appealing to your emotions
putting food in the commercial
showing a dog
answering questions
A synonym for the word "jeopardy" would be ____
Safety
Comfort
Danger
Loneliness
Choose the antonym for the word "superb"
Terrible
Awesome
Magnificent
Fantastic
A word that describes a noun is an _________
Adverb
Adjective
Verb
Pronoun
"The girl ran to the gym quickly." Which word in the sentence is an adverb?
girl
gym
quickly
ran
A story that is not true is _____
Nonfiction
Fictional
Awesome
A song
"The tall trees danced in the wind" Which type of figurative language is being used in the sentence?
Hyperbole
Personification
Alliteration
Simile
What does AR stand for?
Actually Reading
Average Reader
Accelerated Reader
Are you Reading?
The person that writes a book is called what?
A narrator
An author
A playwright
A journalist
What type of story is one that is set in a real time period and real setting, but has made up characters and a made up storyline?
Science fiction
Real life
Informational article
Historical Fiction
For what 3 purposes do authors write?
enterain, inform, engage
entertain, inform, contain
inform, persuade, entertain
inform, depict, retain
The lesson or moral of the story is called the what?
conflict
main character
topic
theme
The problem a character faces in a story is called the ______
climax
resolution
conflict
theme
Which type of point of view tells the story from the main character's perspective?
Second person point of view
First person point of view
Third person point of view
Third person omniscient
"The tall trees danced in the wind" Which type of figurative language is being used in the sentence?
Hyperbole
Personification
Alliteration
Simile
For what 3 purposes do authors write?
enterain, inform, engage
entertain, inform, contain
inform, persuade, entertain
inform, depict, retain
Choose the best answer to correct the sentence above.
Where are commas needed in the sentence above?
You may play outside________.
The brown dog_____ when someone comes in.
growl
growling
growls
The thief had ______ all of the expensive jewelry.
taken
took
tooks
token
Which sentence is correct.
Do you want pancakes for breakfast, and would you rather have eggs?
Do you want pancakes for breakfast, but would you rather have eggs?
Do you want pancakes for breakfast, so would you rather have eggs?
Do you want pancakes for breakfast, or would you rather have eggs?
A Crab one day grew disgusted with the sands in which he lived. He decided to take a stroll to the meadow not far from his home. There he enjoy the grass better than the sand and water. So off he crawled to the meadow. But there a hungry Fox spied him, and in a twinkling, ate him up, both shell and claw.
What is the lesson?
Her cat was dying, and she worried about a trifle like her torn dress!
What does stationary mean?
Based on the context clues in the sentence, ecstatic means:
What does the word voracious mean as it is used in the text?
Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.
positive
negative
inquiring--prying
gossip--chat
gathering--mob
skinny--slender
immature--youthful
“Of course, I’ll remember,” said Cinderella, but as her coach carried her toward the ball, the warning was replaced in her mind with images of dancing and music.
It was a dreary November day when Cinderella met the cold, haughty woman. “Darling,” said Father, speaking to Cinderella, “this is your new mother. I want you to love her dearly and do everything she says.”
The word treacherous means:
The word diligent means:
The word descended means:
The word inept means:
The word commend means:
The word deluge means:
The word beacon means:
