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Mrs. Haywood's SOL Review

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The author's message about life is known as the story's -
a)
main conflict
b)
purpose
c)
summary
d)
theme
2.

Matt is having a hard time figuring out what to write for the essay his English teacher assigned.  The main conflict can best be described as person vs. -

a)

self

b)

society

c)

nature

3.
The hero swoops in to save the girl tied to the tracks right before the train hits her.  This is an example of what plot element?
a)
main conflict
b)
climax
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
4.
The ______ is the very end of the story.
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
resolution
5.

When describing the setting of the story, an author uses vivid descriptions and adjective to help the reader picture the place in his mind. This is called -

a)

imagery

b)

connecting

c)

predicting

d)

figurative language

6.

Mrs. Peace's eyes welled up with an ocean of feeling when all of her students passed the Reading SOL. What type of figurative language is in this sentence?

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

hyperbole

7.

The bathroom was a hive as students gathered to hear the latest gossip. What type of figurative language is in this sentence?

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

personification

8.

The kids caught a contagious cold. This is an example of-

a)

alliteration

b)

repetition

c)

rhyme

d)

onomatopoeia

9.

The teacher seemed to materialize out of thin air when the girls were about to fight. Had they seen her, they may have walked away and avoided a referral. Which of the following is an antonym for materialize?

a)

appear

b)

approach

c)

shrink

d)

vanish

10.

Ana had spent an unhappy night of tossing and turning. Yesterday, the wrong move had caused her to lose the volleyball match. As she sat up in bed the next morning, she could see the sun just peeking over the bushes in her back yard. As the sun rose higher and shined more brightly, Ana felt her spirits lifting. Feeling her confidence return, Ana thought to herself, I know I can work harder, and I'll make the team forget yesterday ever happened.


In this passage, the rising sun symbolizes—

a)

Ana's house

b)

volleyball

c)

a second chance

d)

a sleepless night

11.

One hot summer day, a weary fox padded down a dusty road, desperate for food and drink. He had traveled for miles without finding so much as a berry to nibble or a puddle of water to sip from.


Suddenly, a beautiful aroma filled the air. The fox sniffed and sniffed, his mouth watering in anticipation. Then he looked up. Several feet above him, trailing along a trellis, was a vine full of juicy grapes.


The fox jumped up, but he could not reach them. Then he backed up, took a running start, and leaped as high as he could. Still, the grapes remained out of reach. Again and again, he tried, with no success.


Finally, exhausted and faint from his efforts, the fox gave up and went on his way. "Oh, well," he sneered, "no big loss. I could tell those grapes were sour anyway."


In this passage, the grapes symbolize—

a)

something that a person wants but can't have

b)

a desire to be happy and independent

c)

a delicious, satisfying meal

d)

a decision that is difficult to make

12.
Which of the following pairs is an example of onomatopoeia?
a)
gurgle and babble
b)
flow and flower
c)
serve and protect
13.
The average school day for kindergarteners is getting longer, and it's paying off in improved reading skills.  This improvement will continue from elementary school to HS.  These children will be able to get better jobs when they are adults.  What is the author’s viewpoint about full day kindergarten?
a)

The teacher supports or is in favor of full day kindergarten.

b)

The teacher is not in favor of full day kindergarten.

14.

If the product malfunctions, simply return it to get a full refund! What organizational pattern describes this sentence?

a)

cause and effect

b)

process

c)

problem / solution

d)

enumeration

15.

Mike loved to ski. He loved how fast he could fly down the hills. He loved being out in the cold air.

What is the main idea in this paragraph?

a)

Mike likes to play sports

b)

Mike likes to be warm

c)

Mike enjoyed skiing

d)

Mike is scared of heights.

16.

The bench looked great after is was painted.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

17.

The words vanished and disappeared are synonyms

a)

true

b)

false

18.

Sam thinks his sister is annoying. She always pulls his hair, takes his things, and draws on his homework. She is also very loud, especially when Sam is watching his favorite tv show.

What is the main idea?

a)

Sam has a sister

b)

Sam's sister often bothers him

c)

Sam has long hair

d)

Sam likes to watch tv.

19.

A _____ is one's own personal belief

a)

Opinion

b)

Paragraph

c)

Speech

d)

Fact

20.
WHO IS THE OPPOSITION / ENEMY OF THE MAIN CHARACTER?
a)
PROTAGONIST
b)
ANTAGONIST
c)
DYNAMIC CHARACTER
d)
3RD PERSON
21.
WHAT IS THE STORY OF A PERSON'S LIFE THAT IS TOLD BY THAT PERSON HIMSELF/HERSELF?
a)
BIOGRAPHY
b)
AUTOBIOGRAPHY
c)
PERSUASION
d)
INFORMATIONAL
22.
Infer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge. 
a)
clues
b)
characters
c)
setting
d)
theme
23.
The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides. 
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail? 
a)
The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds
b)
It was placed on the endangered species list
c)
It was dying out because of pesticides
d)
The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird
24.
WHAT IS A NONFICTION TEXT PATTERN IN WHICH TWO IDEAS ARE PRESENTED FOR THEIR SIMILARITIES AND THEIR DIFFERENCES?
a)
PROBLEM AND SOLUTION
b)
CAUSE AND EFFECT
c)
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
d)
DESCRPTION
25.
WHAT IS FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE THAT IS A COMPARISON BETWEEN TWO THINGS WITHOUT USING LIKE OR AS?
a)
SIMILE
b)
IDIOM
c)
HYPERBOLE
d)
METAPHOR
26.
WHAT IS A NONFICTION TEXT PATTERN IN WHICH THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AN EVENT AND THE REASONS WHY THE EVENT OCCURRED?
a)
PROBLEM AND SOLUTION
b)
DESCRIPTION
c)
CAUSE AND EFFECT
d)
ORDER AND SEQUENCE
27.
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
a)
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
b)
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
c)
Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
d)
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
28.
WHAT IS THE TIME AND PLACE THAT A STORY OCCURS?
a)
SETTING
b)
DIALECT
c)
PROBLEM
d)
ORDER AND SEQUENCE
29.
WHAT IS THE REASON AN AUTHOR WRITES?
a)
AUDIENCE
b)
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE
c)
TEXT STRUCTURE
d)
TONE
30.
WHO IS THE MAIN CHARACTER IN A STORY?
a)
ANTAGONIST
b)
PROTAGONIST
c)
STATIC CHARACTER
d)
BATMAN
31.
WHAT IS A NONFICTION TEXT PATTERN IN WHICH A SITUATION IS PRESENTED THAT NEEDS A RESOLUTION OR FIXING?
a)
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
b)
DESCRIPTION
c)
PROBLEM AND SOLUTION
d)
ORDER AND SEQUENCE
32.
WHAT IS WRITING WITH THE INTENT TO CHANGE THE READER'S MIND ?
a)
EXPOSITORY
b)
PERSUASIVE
c)
INFORMATIVE
d)
NONFICTION
33.
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM IN A STORY?
a)
TURNING POINT
b)
CONFLICT
c)
CLIMAX
d)
RESOLUTION
34.
WHAT IS FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE THAT GIVES SOMETHING THAT IS NON–HUMAN SOME HUMAN QUALITIES?
a)
HYPERBOLE
b)
METAPHOR
c)
PERSONIFICATION
d)
IDIOM
35.
Author's Purpose
What are some common author's purposes for writing?
a)
Judge, belittle, remember, and preach.
b)
Persuade, inform, reflect, and entertain.
c)
Insult, attack, and emotionally damage.
d)
Frustrate, anger, and cause general mayhem. 
36.
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. 
37.

This is a picture of an exaggeration that cannot possibly be true. What type of figurative language is this?

a)

hyperbole

b)

Simile

c)

alliteration

38.
Dolphins are very smart animals.  They even have their own language.   They talk to each other with clicks, whistles, and grunts.  Scientists have been studying this dolphin language.  They hope that in the future, people and dolphins will be able to talk to each other. This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
how dolphins talk to people
b)
how smart dolphins are 
c)
how dolpins are different from fish
d)
which scientists are studying languages
39.
Living things adapt to their environment so they can survive.  An organism adapts when it develops a behavior that makes it more likely to survive.  It can also adapt by forming a physical characteristic or body part that helps it survive.  What does the word adapt mean in the first sentence?
a)
changing its eating and sleeping habits
b)
changing its behavior or its physical characteristics
c)
changing its environment or habitat
d)
giving birth to multiple offspring
40.
Spider Webs
 All spiders spin webs. That's because webs help spiders. Webs help spiders do three things. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Many spiders like to lay their eggs in their webs. The webs help keep the eggs together. Webs help spiders keep their eggs safe. Webs help spiders hide. Most spiders are dark. They are brown, grey, or black. But spider webs are light. They are white and cloudy. When spiders hide in their webs, they are harder to see. Webs help spiders catch food. Spider webs are sticky. When a bug flies into the web, it gets stuck. It moves around. It tries to get out. But it can't. It is trapped! Spiders can tell that the bug is trapped. That's because spiders feel the web move. And the spider is hungry. The spider goes to get the bug. As you can see, webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food. Without webs, spiders would not be able to live like they do. Spiders need their webs to survive! 
As used in the last sentence of the passage, the word survive means to stay  
a)
alive
b)
hidden
c)
caught
d)
dead
41.
Do you enjoy kites?  If you order right away, we will give you directions for making kites out of all kinds of materials-sticks, straws, socks, and more.  All of this for only $10.95.  Hurry!  Time is limited. 
What is this ad trying to get the reader to do?
a)
buy information about sticks and straws.
b)
Buy information about sock puppets.
c)
Buy information about kite making.
d)
Buy a read-to-fly kite.

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