WorksheetsInformational Paired Text and Grammar Review
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 25mins
How do pictures and captions help the reader understand the text?
They help the reader picture the information.
By giving additional information.
They are used to explain difficult sections of text.
All answer choices are correct.
Choose the correct caption to match the image.
Fishing takes time and practice.
The coral reef is a delicate part of the marine ecosystem.
Choose the correct caption to match the image.
Fishing takes time and practice.The clown fish is able to come in contact with the poisonous sea anemone.
Having an aquarium is a big commitment.
What is a main idea?
the topic/ subject of a piece of writing
the most interesting detail in a book
the information that supports the topic sentence
A statement that tells what the text is mostly about.
A SUPPORTING detail explains the main idea in a paragraph. What does SUPPORT mean?
to write
to prove and help
to end
to search and find
Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan. It takes place in a ring. Two players try to score points by holding each other down or pushing each other out of the ring. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans. The robot that scores the most points wins.
Which of the following is the main idea of this paragraph?
Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans.
Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests.
The robot that scores the most points wins.
Watching robot sumo is boring.
Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan. It takes place in a ring. Two players try to score points by holding each other down or pushing each other out of the ring. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans. The robot that scores the most points wins.
Which of the following is a supporting detail of this paragraph?
Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans.
Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests.
The robot that scores the most points wins.
Watching robot sumo is boring.
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?
They learn how to work together as teammates.
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
Soccer players learn how to control the ball so they can score.
Many cultures have their own versions of the same or similar fairy tales. For example, there are Cinderella stories from all over the world! They aren’t exactly the same, though. For instance, the fairy tale “How the Raja’s Son Won the Princess Labam” is from India. “Raja” is a title for king in India. In a Scottish version, the main character is named Rushen Coatie. Even though the details and words might be different, the basic story is similar.
What is the main idea of the passage?
In Scotland, Cinderella is called Rushen Coatie.
Cultures all around the world tell similar fairy tales.
“Raja” is a title for king in India.
There is only one version of the Cinderella story that people tell.
Many cultures have their own versions of the same or similar fairy tales. For example, there are Cinderella stories from all over the world! They aren’t exactly the same, though. For instance, the fairy tale “How the Raja’s Son Won the Princess Labam” is from India. “Raja” is a title for king in India. In a Scottish version, the main character is named Rushen Coatie. Even though the details and words might be different, the basic story is similar.
What is a supporting detail for the main idea of the passage?
In Scotland, Cinderella is called Rushen Coatie.
Many cultures have their own versions of the same or similar fairy tales.
“Raja” is a title for king in India.
Even though the details and words might be different, the basic story is similar.
Read these sentences from the introductory section of an article.
There are other types of memory. For example, your phone number or each state’s capital city are semantic memories. They are memories for facts that build over time.
What is the meaning of the word "semantic" as used in the sentence?
non-existent
short-term
long-term
imaginary
Which text structure best describes this paragraph?
In many countries around the world people are unable to find clean water to drink. Clean water is necessary for a healthy life. One program called The Water Project is taking matters into their own hands by digging wells in Africa so that locals can have clean water. They know this will not fix the issue everywhere but it’s a step in the right direction.
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution
Sequence or Chronological Order
Cause and Effect
Which sentence helps the reader identify the text structure of this paragraph?
In many countries around the world people are unable to find clean water to drink. Clean water is necessary for a healthy life. One program called The Water Project is taking matters into their own hands by digging wells in Africa so that locals can have clean water. They know this will not fix the issue everywhere but it’s a step in the right direction.
In many countries around the world people are unable to find clean water to drink.
Clean water is necessary for a healthy life.
One program called The Water Project is taking matters into their own hands by digging wells in Africa so that locals can have clean water.
They know this will not fix the issue everywhere but it’s a step in the right direction.
Which text structure best describes how this paragraph is written?
Chocolate is a delicious treat enjoyed around the world. The chocolate making process contains many steps. First, the beans are harvested from the cacao trees. After that, they are set in the sun to dry and then roasted. It’s important that in the next step they shell the beans before they are ground into a liquid. Lastly, sugar and flavoring are added before they prepare it to be sold.
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution
Sequence or Chronological Order
Cause and Effect
Which is the BEST sentence that helps the reader identify the text structure of this paragraph?
Chocolate is a delicious treat enjoyed around the world. The chocolate making process contains many steps. First, the beans are harvested from the cacao trees. After that, they are set in the sun to dry and then roasted. It’s important that in the next step they shell the beans before they are ground into a liquid. Lastly, sugar and flavoring are added before they prepare it to be sold.
Chocolate is a delicious treat enjoyed around the world.
The chocolate making process contains many steps.
It’s important that in the next step they shell the beans before they are ground into a liquid.
Lastly, sugar and flavoring are added before they prepare it to be sold.
First, the beans are harvested from the cacao trees. After that, they are set in the sun to dry and then roasted.
Jenny helped the elderly lady across the street and held the door open for her as she slowly walked into the grocery store. What does this passage tell us about Jenny?
She is impatient.
She is tired.
She is caring and considerate.
She is frustrated.
Theme
The TIME and PLACE in which a story happens
The LIFE LESSON of a story
How the AUTHOR feels; an attitude of a writer toward a subject
How the READER feels; the reactions and emotions that a work of literature produces in a reader
Tone
How the author feels; an attitude of a writer toward a subject
How the reader feels; the reactions and emotions that a work of literature produces in a reader through words and descriptions
"Some people are afraid of bees, but without these helpful insects, we would not have many of our favorite flowers and fruits. Bees come to the plant to drink the nectar, and pollen on the plant sticks to the bee's feet. Bees leave some of the pollen on the next plant that they land on. This helps to make new plants."
What is the author's viewpoint about bees?
The author views bees as pests.
The author views bees as helpful.
The author has a negative view of bees.
The author feels neutral about bees.
"Recess is a great thing to have at school! It gives students a break where they can move around. They are able to eat a snack and breathe fresh air. Maybe a longer recess should be considered!"
The author's view point about recess is that...
recess is good for children
recess is boring
we should not have recess
recess is a bad idea
"Spring Break is a fun time of year. We gather with our family and eat delicious food. It is usually warm and my cousins and I play tag and swim! I look forward to it every year!"
The author's point of view in this passage is ..
positive feeling about spring break
negative feeling about spring break
has no opinion about spring break
doesn't care about spring break
This paragraph from "From the Earth to Outer Space" shows that sending people into space has scientists --
supporting the Gemini program with their hopes and dreams of reaching space.
comforting the astronauts with their knowledge.
thinking of and developing many changes over time.
wanting to stick with one design and move on.
In this paragrah from "From the Earth to Outer Space", what is the most likely reason the author shares this information?
To keep readers from judging the scientists.
To show that safety was a priority for space exploration efforts.
To demonstrate that many designs were developed.
To help the reader understand that small animals are less important than people.
Carrie loved her phone and her tablet. She was always looking at one or the other. Her parents would try to talk to her about her life, but she would just ignore them or give them brief answers until they left her alone. When she was at school, she'd sneak peeks at her phone under her desk whenever she could get away with it. When she was at parties, she spent more time interacting with the devices in front of her than with the people around her. Even at concerts and sporting events, Carrie seldom removed her eyes from these tiny screens. One day Carrie was walking home from a friend's house and watching a funny video of people slipping on ice. She began crossing the street just after the light changed. She was so into the video that she did not notice the oncoming traffic. She walked directly into the traffic while laughing at the falling people on her tiny screen and was hit by a bus. Carrie sustained mild injuries, but both of her devices were destroyed. As far as she was concerned, her life was over.
What is ONE message the author conveys in the selection?
Teamwork is important
Respect your parents
Too much technology can be dangerous
Being selfish is wrong
Carrie loved her phone and her tablet. She was always looking at one or the other. Her parents would try to talk to her about her life, but she would just ignore them or give them brief answers until they left her alone. When she was at school, she'd sneak peeks at her phone under her desk whenever she could get away with it. When she was at parties, she spent more time interacting with the devices in front of her than with the people around her. Even at concerts and sporting events, Carrie seldom removed her eyes from these tiny screens. One day Carrie was walking home from a friend's house and watching a funny video of people slipping on ice. She began crossing the street just after the light changed. She was so into the video that she did not notice the oncoming traffic. She walked directly into the traffic while laughing at the falling people on her tiny screen and was hit by a bus. Carrie sustained mild injuries, but both of her devices were destroyed. As far as she was concerned, her life was over.
Which text best supports the theme?
"Carrie loved her phone and her tablet. She was always looking at one or the other."
"When she was at school, she'd sneak peeks at her phone under her desk whenever she could get away with it."
"One day Carrie was walking home from a friend's house and watching a funny video of people slipping on ice."
"She walked directly into the traffic while laughing at the falling people on her tiny screen and was hit by a bus."
What do the experiments in “SEVEN MINUTES OF TERROR," EIGHT YEARS OF INGENUITY” have in common with the experiments in “FROM THE EARTH TO OUTER SPACE”?
They both required skilled scientists to solve complex problems.
They both were focused on safety concerns.
They both were putting in efforts to get to Mars.
They both sent small animals into space during flight tests.
One difference between the two selections is that ONLY "SEVEN MINUTES OF TERROR," EIGHT YEARS OF INGENUITY” --
Shows that it took years to accomplish the goals.
Illustrates the need for detailed plans and trials for success.
Tells about the financial consequences of errors and failure.
Describes how many scientists were involved in the efforts of space exploration.
Read these sentences from “SEVEN MINUTES OF TERROR," EIGHT YEARS OF INGENUITY.”
Which phrase from “FROM THE EARTH TO OUTER SPACE” illustrates that scientists and engineers also came up with ideas in a creative way?
Thanks to the imaginations of people like Jules Verne and Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, and the hard work of the scientists who built and tested rockets over the years, humanity has developed reliable technology for space travel.
Even after they began sending people into space, during the Gemini program in the 1960s, scientists were still trying to improve the shape of the rockets. The design changed many times, and eventually ended up looking like a half-rocket and half-airplane. This rocket, called the space shuttle, was used for many years.
Often the rockets weren’t safe, and they exploded right there on the launch pad, or shot off in crazy directions like a balloon that you blow up and release without tying it first. After many, many tests, they started to send small animals into space.
One of the earliest movies about flying to the moon was made by Georges Méliès and released in 1902. It was called A Trip to the Moon. In this movie, the moon was made up of a man’s face, covered in cream, and a whole tribe of angry natives lived there... The spaceship didn’t seem too far-fetched: it was a small capsule, shaped like a bullet, that the astronauts loaded into a giant cannon and aimed at the moon.
The authors of the two space exploration selections most likely think their subject/ topic is one that demonstrates
importance
failure
debt
honesty
Read this sentence from "FROM THE EARTH TO OUTER SPACE":
-Then, they built small models of those designs, and tested and tested them until they felt ready to build even bigger models.-
Which phrase from ""SEVEN MINUTES OF TERROR," EIGHT YEARS OF INGENUITY" illustrates a similar meaning that the scientists don't give up easily?
The mission has eight scientific objectives, each one broken into specific goals and all coming together to form a more detailed understanding of all things Mars
The most popular inquiry is whether Mars may have supported life at any point in its long history.
The seven minutes explored in that story—and experienced by the world in early August 2012—took place after seven years of engineering, one year of space flight, and countless hours of collaboration on the perfect landing.
Skeptics debate whether or not such a seemingly outrageous idea could ever be made into reality.
What are qualities that help someone stay on their path?
Use either "Seven Minutes of Terror," Eight Years of Ingenuity" or "From the Earth to Outer Space" to answer the question.
Be sure to answer the question (Claim) and support it with text evidence (Evidence).
GRAMMAR:
Combine the sentences to make a compound sentence. Use a conjunction, such as and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet.
The phone was ringing. Joseph answered it.
The phone was ringing, so Joseph answered it.
The phone was ringing, for Joseph answered it.
The phone was ringing, yet Joseph answered it.
GRAMMAR:
Combine the sentences to make a compound sentence. Use a conjunction, such as and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet.
We are going outside. We are going to play on the playground.
It is time for lunch, for I am not hungry.
It is time for lunch, but I am not hungry.
It is time for lunch, so I am not hungry.
GRAMMAR:
I wanted a game for my birthday. My sister gave me a new shirt.
I wanted a game for my birthday, yet my sister gave me a new shirt.
I wanted a game for my birthday, so my sister gave me a new shirt.
I wanted a game for my birthday, nor my sister gave me a new shirt.
GRAMMAR:
What is the best way to combine these two sentences into a simple sentence?
Lobstering is a business.
It is an exciting business.
Lobstering is an exciting business.
An exciting business is lobstering.
Lobstering is a business, and it is exciting.
Exciting lobstering is a business.
GRAMMAR:
What is the best way to combine these two sentences into a simple sentence?
Margaret will be thirteen years old.
Her birthday is in March.
Margaret's birthday is in March, and she will be thirteen.
Margaret will be thirteen on her March birthday.
Margaret will be thirteen years old in March.
On her March birthday, Margaret will be thirteen.
