WorksheetsFiction Review 4/3
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 31mins
Read this sentence from a selection.
In fact, a standard-size LEGO brick made today can be attached to any other LEGO brick made since 1958.
What can the reader conclude about LEGO products from this sentence?
People have shared LEGO sets with friends and family for a long time.
The basic design of the LEGO has stayed the same.
LEGO toys made of plastic last longer than those made of wood.
Ole Kirk Christiansen believed in making LEGO toys that were fun and entertaining.
Read this sentence from a selection, a character named Desha is speaking.
"Don't you have a basketball game to watch?" I complained. "So much for my perfect hideaway."
Based on the paragraph, what can the reader infer about Desha
She is annoyed that James found her.
She is ashamed to admit that she is glad James found her.
She is impressed that James knew where to find her.
She is surprised that anyone was interested in finding her.
Read this sentence from a selection:
Even today, totem-pole carving continues in Ketchikan, Alaska, where Tlingit Indians still live.
In this sentence, what does the author help the reader understand about the culture of the Tlingit people?
Their master carvers are highly skilled.
Their carvers use special tools to make each totem pole.
Their history is told through images on the totem poles.
They have maintained their tradition of making totem poles.
Read this sentence from a selection:
"Smart kid," the girl said sarcastically. "You should be a detective!"
This sentence suggest that Princess thinks that-
Roddy shouldn't waste his time working on the doghouse
Roddy's observation was very obvious
Roddy is an intelligent person
Roddy is a good listener
Read this sentence from a selection:
Since when has reason solved anything in the world?
This sentence suggests that the narrator believes-
his parents do not understand why he wants his own room
he is unlikely to get the outcome he wants
his brother is too young to understand what is being asked of him
he has the same problems as many of his friends
Read the following paragraphs:
7 The solution was tossed my way the following Monday when I stopped at Thompson's after school to look at the pencils.
10 I walked out of the store and sat down on the bench that was right outside the door. As I was sitting there feeling sorry for myself, two junior high boys came out of the store with bags of candy. I saw one of them toss a few pennies onto the sidewalk. The boys kept walking.
What can the reader conclude about the narrator from these sentences?
He will find the money he needs at the store that day.
He will get the money he needs in an unexpected way.
He will work at the store after school each day to earn money.
He will collect money at school before going to the store.
Louis ran harder than he ever had in his life. His ankles and knees hurt. He felt as if his legs would collapse underneath of him. His breath heaved in his chest. But still he pushed himself and kept running. All the other racers had long ago passed him by. He couldn't possibly win. But he was determined to cross the finish line. Maybe the other racers had come hoping to win, but Louis was only hoping to finish. His race was only against himself.
What is a possible theme for this story?
Keep going even if it's not worth it
Never give up on yourself
Others don't know the struggles within yourself
Don't compare yourself to others
It was Rebecca's turn to cook dinner. Rebecca did not like to cook. So on her night, she usually heated up a few cans of chili, or cooked a frozen pizza. "This pizza is no good," her brother Frank said. "It tastes like cardboard. The cheese tastes like rubber." Rebecca thought that Frank's complaint was petty, especially since he ate everything on his plate. "I am going to make a pizza every time it is my turn to cook," Rebecca said. "Since I know that you will eat it."
What is a possible theme for this story?
It's okay to take shortcuts in life.
Make the best effort especially for your family.
Brothers are a pain in the neck.
Never give in your enemy.
She sobbed for hours trying to think of a way out of having to tell her father she wrecked her new car. After stewing over it for quite some time, she called her father on his cell phone. "Thank you," he said.
What is the possible theme for this story?
It's better to lie than hurt someone's feelings.
Honesty is the best policy.
Always tell your mom first.
Never give up.
The white horse gleamed in the sunlight. No one could believe it was the same horse that had wandered into the stable with a matted mane and tail, and covered in mud. Only Fran had looked at the poor creature and seen what it had the potential to become.
What is a possible theme for this story?
Don't judge the book by its cover.
You never know the hurt people have inside.
Don't look at the outside.
Animals are meant to be wild and free.
Jim was stacking boxes at work. There was a certain height he had to reach. He stretched his body, but could not reach to place the final box at the top. Bill happened to see Jim struggling and came to his rescue, since he was a foot taller.
What is a possible theme for above?
Don't be shy to ask for help.
If you can't do something correct, don't do it at all.
Lend a helping hand.
It's better to fail the first time, than not try at all.
Kevin was walking home from school when he saw a little girl getting picked on by one of Kevin's classmates. He felt sorry for her, but he did not stop to help her. A few weeks later, the same classmate began picking on Kevin.
What is the theme of this story?
Don't judge the book by its cover.
When you help others, you also help yourself.
Forgive others as one day, you may need forgiveness.
Do everything you can to succeed.
Read the paragraph below:
5 I looked at the bottom of the tin. The price was $2.98. This presented a slight problem. You see, Mom had bought Harry and Vi Marshall a potted plant to apogize for my bike tracks in their new driveway. She and Dad were withholding my allowance until the plant was paid for. I knew that there was no point in asking them for the money.
Based on their actions described in the paragraph, the narrator's parents most likely think it is important to--
buy gifts to give to neighbors
find hobbies that require artistic ability
help children take responsibility for their behavior
pick up money when it is found on the street
Read the paragraph below:
13 I began to look around the sidewalk. Under the bench, there were two more pennies. I added them to the collection in my pocket. My career was a penny-pincher had begun.
The narrator's actions imply that he will--
observe his surroundings more closely wherever he goes
keep all his pennis in his pocket until he has saved enough
stay at the bench and collect all the pennies people throw away
try to think of a different way to collect money
Which sentence best help to create suspense in the story?
"They'd come to $3.22," she reported. "Shall I ring them up for you?"
I hurried to the school supply section. The pencils were gone.
I looked toward the counter. She held up a set of the pencils.
I dumped the coins out onto the counter. "Just right," she announced.
