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Total questions: 197

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Class
Date
1.

Which word is the adverb?


The boy kicked the big ball quickly down the field.

a)

boy

b)

kicked

c)

quickly

2.

Which word is the adjective?


The boy kicked the big ball quickly down the field.

a)

boy

b)

kicked

c)

big

3.

Which word is the adverb?


The boy lightly tossed the red Frisbee to the girl.

a)

boy

b)

lightly

c)

Frisbee

4.

Which word is the adjective?


The boy lightly tossed the red Frisbee to the girl.

a)

boy

b)

tossed

c)

red

5.

Which word is the adverb?


We yelled loudly for the green team.

a)

yelled

b)

loudly

c)

team

6.

Which word is the adjective?


We yelled loudly for the green team.

a)

yelled

b)

green

c)

team

7.

Which word is the adverb?


She sat quietly in the purple chair.

a)

chair

b)

quietly

c)

purple

8.

Which word is the adjective?


She sat quietly in the purple chair.

a)

sat

b)

purple

c)

chair

9.

Which word is the adverb?


He held the little cookies tightly in his hands.

a)

cookies

b)

tightly

c)

hands

10.

Which word is the adjective?


He held the little cookies tightly in his hands.

a)

cookies

b)

hands

c)

little

11.

Which word is the adverb?


We walked slowly down the long hall.

a)

walked

b)

slowly

c)

hall

12.

Which word is the adjective?


We walked slowly down the long hall.

a)

walked

b)

long

c)

hall

13.

Which word is the adverb?


We quickly crossed the wide street.

a)

crossed

b)

street

c)

quickly

14.

Which word is the adjective?


We quickly crossed the wide street.

a)

crossed

b)

wide

c)

street

15.

Which word is the adverb?


The yellow bug flew gently through the sky.

a)

bug

b)

flew

c)

gently

16.

Which word is the adjective?


The yellow bug flew gently through the sky.

a)

yellow

b)

bug

c)

sky

17.

Which word is the adverb?


I carefully touched the hot cake.

a)

carefully

b)

touched

c)

cake

18.

Which word is the adjective?


I carefully touched the hot cake.

a)

touched

b)

hot

c)

cake

19.

Which word is the adverb?


The girl quietly sang the loud song.

a)

girl

b)

quietly

c)

sang

20.

Which word is the adjective?


The girl quietly sang the loud song.

a)

girl

b)

sang

c)

loud

21.

What is the meaning of point of view?

a)

Point of view describes when and where a story takes place.

b)

Point of view describes the conflict in the story.

c)

Point of view is the perspective from which the story is told or who is telling the story

d)

Point of view describes the turning point of the story.

22.

What is the point of view based off the passage below?


I couldn’t help but think something was going on. Beth was acting strange, making weird excuses why I needed to be out of the house. She had me run to the store for scissors. I knew we had scissors. When I returned to the house and walked through the door I had the biggest surprise of my life! All of my friends and family were in my house yelling “Surprise!” and “Happy birthday!”

a)

The passage is written in third person limited.

b)

The passage is written in second person point of view.

c)

The passage is written in third person objective.

d)

The passage is written in first person point of view.

23.

What is special about third person limited

a)

The thoughts and feelings of one character are revealed.

b)

The narrator speaks directly to the readers using the pronouns you, yours, and you're.

c)

The author describes only the narrator actions and dialogue.

d)

The thoughts of most characters are revealed.

24.

From what point of view is the text below written in?


If you are confused about something in class, don't wait. Raise your hand and ask for help immediately. Do it while your teacher is still explaining the material. Your teacher will probably be happy that you are taking an active part in your education and should attempt to explain the material in a different way. If you are still confused, ask your teacher if he or she is available after class to give you additional instruction. You are worth it. Don't give up on yourself.

a)

Third person omniscient.

b)

second person.

c)

first person.

d)

third person limited.

25.

In 3rd person limited, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...

a)

1 character

b)

none of the characters

c)

2 characters

d)

all of the characters

26.
A type of narrative perspective in which the  author uses pronouns like ''your" and "you" to address the reader
a)
Second Person
b)
Third Person Limited
c)
First Person
d)
Third Person Omniscient
27.
Alice's adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, John Tenniel 
Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do: once or twice she had peeped into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, "and what is the use of a book," thought Alice, "without pictures or conversations?"  So she was considering, in her own mind whether the pleasure of making a daisy-chain would be worth the trouble of getting up and picking the daisies, when suddenly a White Rabbit with pink eyes ran close by her.  
a)
third person limited
b)
first person
c)
third person omniscient
d)
second person
28.

What point of view is the following:

Cathy leaned into her computer screen with big eyes. She couldn't believe it; she had finally gotten a 100 on her math test! She knew her parents would be proud of her.

a)

First person

b)

Third person limited

c)

Third person omniscient

d)

Second person

29.
A _____ narrator can see and describe every character's thoughts. 
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person, limited
d)
third person, omniscient 
30.

We laughed so hard that milk came out of our noses.

From which point of view is the sentence written?

a)

third person omniscient

b)

third person limited

c)

first person

31.
Which sentence is written in third person point of view?
a)
I brought my mother breakfast this morning. 
b)
You always wear your seat belt. 
c)
We didn't mean to hurt Jorge's feelings!
d)
Cynthia and her brother walked home from school this afternoon. 
32.

As I grazed in the field, I realized that there were not any other animals around. I had a weird feeling that something was wrong. The other animals that are usually making noises are all silent. The rustling from my hooves are the only sound. I see a shadow up in a tree. I feel afraid and uneasy. I think that is is unsafe here, so I am going to run away.


From what/whose perspective is the passage written?

a)

A hunter

b)

An animal looking for friends

c)

An animal being hunted

33.
Brandon stepped to the pitcher's mound. He held the ball in his mitt and adjusted his fingers on the seams. He could feel the pressure of the moment. It was the ninth inning. His team was up by one. The bases were loaded. "You can do it," Brandon thought to himself, but he felt hesitation in his heart. He stared at the batter. His name was Jimmy. Jimmy could sense Brandon's hesitation. He was going to capitalize on it. Jimmy knew that Brandon was going to throw it down the middle. He couldn't wait to take a swing. This was Jimmy's chance to be a hero and he had no intentions of blowing it.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
34.
As you cross the crystal bridge, you hear the sound of two voices coming from the shores of the river. One of the voices sounds distressed. The other sounds angry. At the end of the crystal bridge is a herd of wild horses. You notice that they are stamping the ground violently. If you would like to go to the shore and find out who's talking, turn to page 47. If you'd like to approach the wild horses, turn to page 58.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
35.
Corman hit the garage door button. There was no response. This frustrated Corman, who hit the button several more times in a fit of rage. Still, there was no response. Kathy said, "Let me try, Corman." Kathy believed that Corman was a clumsy oaf and that he was hitting the button incorrectly. She tested her suspicions by hitting the button gently. The opener whirred and pulled up the garage door. Corman felt embarrassed. Kathy was happy that they would be able to leave the garage now.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
36.
The Land of Candy spread before me. I licked my lips as chocolate bunnies bounded through the peanut butter fields. I heard the songs of the sour gummy birds in the taffy trees. My tummy rumbled when I saw caramel cobwebs spun by sugar spiders in rock candy caves. I wanted to eat everything that I saw, but Mr. Travis had warned me against that. He said that the elders would view me as a monster if
word got out that I was ravaging the Land of Candy to appease my sweet tooth.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
37.

Which sentence contains a HYPERBOLE?

a)

The doctor gave her patient a clean bill of health.

b)

That man is so rich he could feed an entire planet!

c)

The school comes alive with activity every September.

d)

None of these.

38.

Uses "like" or "as" to compare two things.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

39.

Life is a roller coaster ride.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

40.

The lightning danced across the sky during the storm.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

41.

The siblings fought like cats and dogs.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

hyperbole

42.

Uses extreme exaggeration.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

hyperbole

43.

Compares two things without the use of "like" or "as."

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

hyperbole

44.

I can smell pizza from a mile away.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

hyperbole

45.

Gives human qualities to something that is not human.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

hyperbole

46.

What is figurative language?

a)

Language that uses words or expressions that are different from what is actually meant.

b)

Language that makes reading more interesting.

c)

Language that makes writing more interesting.

d)

All of the above

47.

What is a simile?

a)

A comparison using like or as

b)

An exaggeration

c)

Something funny

d)

A phrase that doesn't make sense

48.

What is an Idiom?

a)

A small sentence

b)

A phrase or expression that means something different from the words.

c)

A comparison

d)

A word written as a sound

49.

What is an example of a Metaphor?

a)

The pipe busted open.

b)

I am so hungry that I could eat a horse.

c)

I like school.

d)

This classroom is a zoo.

50.

What is an example of a simile?

a)

She is cute.

b)

What did you do today?

c)

She was as sweet as pie.

d)

Andy was a pig at dinner.

51.

What is a metaphor?

a)

A comparison not using like or as.

b)

An exaggeration

c)

A comparison using like or as.

d)

A simple sentence

52.

Which is an example of an idiom?

a)

This quiz is a piece of cake!

b)

That building is as tall as a giant.

c)

Her hair shined like the sun.

d)

Greg is my rock.

53.

What is this simile comparing?

"Her hair was like a birds nest"

a)

The girl and a bird

b)

Flying

c)

The girls hair and a birds nest

d)

Nest building skills

54.

What does this idiom mean?

"That plan didn't work. I guess it's back to the drawing board."

a)

It worked the first time

b)

You are a teacher

c)

It didn't work the first time, so you have to try again.

d)

Time to give up

55.

What does this metaphor mean?

Julia is a chicken.

a)

Julia is scared

b)

Julia walks like a chicken

c)

Julia clucks like a chicken

d)

Julia plays with everyone

56.

What does this simile mean?

She swam like a fish

a)

She swam slow

b)

She swam very fast

c)

She can't swim

d)

She doesn't like water

57.

What does this idiom mean?

"Just tell me, I am all ears!"

a)

He has ginormous ears.

b)

He is an elephant.

c)

He is ready to listen.

d)

He can't hear

58.

What does this idiom mean?

"I'm so tired. I can't wait to hit the hay."

a)

I want to lay in hay.

b)

I live in a barn.

c)

I can't wait to go to bed.

d)

I live on a farm.

59.

What does this idiom mean?

"It is raining cats and dogs outside!"

a)

It is sunny.

b)

It is sprinkling.

c)

There is a tornado.

d)

It is raining hard.

60.

What does this idiom mean?

"Hold your horses!"

a)

Go to sleep

b)

Be patient

c)

Wait in a barn

d)

Be annoying

61.

What does this idiom mean?

"I let the cat out of the bag."

a)

I kept a secret.

b)

I let a cat runaway.

c)

I told a secret.

d)

I told a lie.

62.

Identify the following type of noun.

Cattle

a)

Collective Noun

b)

Abstract Noun

c)

Common Noun

d)

Proper Noun

63.

Identify the following type of noun.

Ram

a)

Collective Noun

b)

Abstract Noun

c)

Common Noun

d)

Proper Noun

64.

Identify the following type of noun.

Himalaya

a)

Collective Noun

b)

Abstract Noun

c)

Common Noun

d)

Proper Noun

65.

Identify the following type of noun.

Mountain

a)

Collective Noun

b)

Abstract Noun

c)

Common Noun

d)

Proper Noun

66.

Identify the following type of noun.

Water

a)

Material Noun

b)

Abstract Noun

c)

Common Noun

d)

Proper Noun

67.

Identify the following type of noun.

Oil

a)

Abstract Noun

b)

Material Noun

c)

Common Noun

d)

Proper Noun

68.

Identify the following type of noun.

Woman

a)

Collective Noun

b)

Abstract Noun

c)

Common Noun

d)

Proper Noun

69.

Identify the following type of noun.

Kerala (name of a state)

a)

Collective Noun

b)

Abstract Noun

c)

Common Noun

d)

Proper Noun

70.

Identify the following type of noun.

Doctor

a)

Collective Noun

b)

Abstract Noun

c)

Common Noun

d)

Proper Noun

71.

Identify the following type of noun.

Childhood

a)

Collective Noun

b)

Abstract Noun

c)

Common Noun

d)

Proper Noun

72.

Identify the following type of noun.

Peace

a)

Collective Noun

b)

Abstract Noun

c)

Common Noun

d)

Proper Noun

73.

__________ is a firefighter.

a)

He

b)

She

c)

It

d)

They

74.

__________ is a girl.

a)

He

b)

She

c)

it

d)

They

75.

_______ is a house.

a)

He

b)

She

c)

It

d)

They

76.

___________ are flowers.

a)

He

b)

She

c)

It

d)

They

77.

__________ is a monkey.

a)

He

b)

She

c)

It

d)

They

78.

Choose the appropriate pronoun to fill the sentence.

We should invite _____ to the party as they are my friends

a)

Alice

b)

him

c)

her

d)

them

79.

My dog and ______ took a walk around the park.

a)

me

b)

I

80.
 Last Thanksgiving, __ had to wait until our mom and dad woke up! 
a)
her
b)
we
c)
they
d)
it
81.
Mrs. Perez chose__ to lead the class in today’s lesson.
a)
us
b)
I
c)
they
d)
she
82.

Choose the correct option and complete the sentence using a suitable pronoun.


1. The girl _________ is standing near the mango tree is my sister.

a)

who

b)

whom

c)

which

83.

2. Police went to Ram’s house to collect evidences, but they couldn’t find _________ useful.

a)

nothing

b)

that

c)

anything

84.

4. Anil is very helpful. Everyone likes _____________ .

a)

them

b)

he

c)

him

85.

5. I slipped on the sidewalk and hurt _________ .

a)

himself

b)

themselves

c)

myself

86.

7. She bought _________ a new car.

a)

himself

b)

myself

c)

herself

87.

8. I searched all over, but couldn’t find my notes __________ .

a)

anywhere

b)

something

c)

everyone

88.

9. My Grandparents have a cat. That white cat near the chair is ___________.

a)

mine

b)

theirs

c)

ours

89.

10. Both cars are good but __________ is better than that.

a)

this

b)

it

c)

these

90.
What is a pronoun?
a)
A word that takes the place of a noun.
b)
A word that takes the place of verbs.
c)
A word that takes the place of adjectives.
d)
A word that takes the place of adverbs.
91.
Replace the blue words with a pronoun:
The principal told the students to walk.
a)
she
b)
he
c)
them
d)
they
92.
James and Luis are speaking to _______ teachers
a)
they
b)
them
c)
their
d)
theirs
93.

Determine the type of sentence.

It is raining cats and dogs outside.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

idiom

94.

Determine the type of sentence.

Mom is a real bear when she’s mad.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

idiom

95.

Determine the type of sentence.

My dad is as strong as an ox.

a)

idiom

b)

metaphor

c)

simile

96.

Determine the type of sentence.

Don’t just sit there like a bump on a log!

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

idiom

97.

Determine the type of sentence.

This computer is a dinosaur.

a)

Simile

b)

metaphor

c)

idiom

98.

What does the underlined phrase mean in this sentence?

It was a secret until John spilled the beans. Now everyone knows.

a)

To talk a lot

b)

To reveal a secret

c)

To pour the beans out of the bag

99.

What is the meaning of the underlined expression in this sentence.

Steven sings like a nightingale.

a)

Steven's singing is unpleasant.

b)

Steven is a nightingale.

c)

Steven sings beautifully.

100.

What is the meaning of the underlined expression in this sentence.

I was caught up in the heat of the moment. I apologize for yelling at you after you tipped my apple cart.

a)

Something that you plan happens

b)

To say or do something without thinking because you are very angry or excited.

c)

To be very hot

101.

Which figurative language compares 2 unlike things using like or as?

a)

metaphor

b)

idiom

c)

simile

102.

Which is an example of a simile?

a)

Your bedroom is a pigpen.

b)

Kim is never nervous. She is always as cool as a cucumber.

c)

Lily and Jasmine didn’t want to beat around the bush, so they just told us who broke the vase.

103.

Molly removed the old paint.

a)

the

b)

old

c)

paint

104.

Harvey tasted the sauce.

a)

Harvey

b)

sauce

c)

tasted

105.

We watched the whales swim.

a)

whales

b)

watched

c)

swim

106.

Darell grew plants in the windowill.

a)

windowsill

b)

grew

c)

plants

107.

The baby turtles broke their eggshells.

a)

eggshells

b)

turtles

c)

broke

108.

I read five books last month.

a)

books

b)

five

c)

month

109.

The chef will cut the vegetables.

a)

cut

b)

chef

c)

vegetables

110.

Jill could not find the map.

a)

find

b)

map

c)

not

111.

I won a ribbon at the fair.

a)

ribbon

b)

fair

c)

won

112.

He lost his fishing pole in the pond.

a)

fishing

b)

pond

c)

pole

113.

Adjective describes ... .

a)

an adverb

b)

a verb

c)

a noun

114.

How many adjectives are there in this sentence?

My best friend is tall and friendly.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

115.

Which adjective describes the picture?

a)

thick

b)

thin

c)

small

116.

Which adjective describes the spider?

a)

soft

b)

messy

c)

creepy

117.

Which adjective describes the picture?

a)

thick

b)

huge

c)

tiny

118.

Identify an adjective in a sentence.

Rabbits have soft fur.

a)

Rabbits

b)

have

c)

soft

d)

fur.

119.

Identify an adjective in a sentence.

My brother has a huge house.

a)

brother

b)

has

c)

huge

d)

house

120.

Identify an adjective.

I did four activities in one class.

a)

I

b)

did

c)

four

d)

activities

121.

Which word is NOT an adjective?

a)

thick

b)

wood

c)

lazy

d)

colourful

122.

Which word is NOT an adjective?

a)

triangular

b)

interesting

c)

fast

d)

skyscraper

123.
the books that belong to the girls
a)
girl's books
b)
girls' books
c)
girls book's
d)
girl's book's
124.

What is the correct Possessive Noun that belongs in the blank.



All of the ________ tails are black and white.

a)

cat's

b)

cats'

c)

catses

125.

Change the phrase into a possessive noun.

The songs of the band

a)

the band's songs

b)

the bands' songs

c)

the band songs

126.

Change the phrase into a possessive noun.

The paint of the houses

a)

the houses paint

b)

the house's paint

c)

the houses' paint

127.
the leg of the table
a)
the table's leg
b)
the tables' leg
c)
the tables's leg
128.
the tails of the cats
a)
the cat's tails
b)
the cats' tails
c)
the cat tails
129.
the clouds of the sky
a)
the sky's clouds
b)
the skies clouds
c)
the skys' clouds
130.
the desk of the teacher
a)
the teachers' desks
b)
the teacher's desks
c)
the teacher's desk
131.
the tires of the truck
a)
the truck's tires
b)
the truck tires
c)
the trucks' tires
132.
the cushions on the couch 
a)
the couch's cushions
b)
the couche's cushions
c)
the couches' cushions
133.
the eggs of the nest
a)
the nest egg's
b)
the nest's eggs
c)
the nests' eggs
134.
the ears of the dog
a)
the dog's ears
b)
the dogs' ears
c)
the dog ears
135.
the cars that belong to the boy
a)
the boy's cars
b)
the boys' cars
c)
the boys car's
136.

Tell whether each underlined possessive noun is singular or plural: The horses' riders were dressed in red.

a)

plural

b)

singular

137.

Tell whether each underlined possessive noun is singular or plural: We can't find our cat's toy.

a)

singular

b)

plural

138.

Tell whether each underlined possessive noun is singular or plural: The author's books were very popular.

a)

singular

b)

plural

139.

Tell whether each underlined possessive noun is singular or plural: The artists' paintings quickly sold out.

a)

singular

b)

plural

140.

Tell whether each underlined possessive noun is singular or plural: Can you see the lion's paws?

a)

singular

b)

plural

141.

A statement that tells what a passage is mostly about -

a)

Topic

b)

Main idea

c)

Claim

d)

Transitional sentence

142.

What are the facts and/or examples in the paragraph called?

a)

Facts

b)

Main Idea

c)

Supporting Details

d)

Summary

143.

Mount Rushmore is a huge carving in a stone cliff. The carving shows the faces of four U.S. presidents. They are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota. Each year many people visit this amazing sight.

What is the main idea?

a)

Mount Rushmore is a carving in a stone cliff.

b)

Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota

c)

George Washington is one of the faces on Mount Rushmore.

d)

Mount Rushmore attracts visitors.

144.

Mount Rushmore is a huge carving in a stone cliff. The carving shows the faces of four U.S. presidents. They are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota. Each year many people visit this amazing sight.

What is a detail that tells about the main idea?

a)

How the four presidents were chosen.

b)

Mount Rushmore is rarely visited because it is in South Dakota.

c)

Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln are the presidents carved into Mount Rushmore.

d)

No one is interested in Mount Rushmore anymore.

145.

Mount Rushmore is a huge carving in a stone cliff. The carving shows the faces of four U.S. presidents. They are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota. Each year many people visit this amazing sight.

The best title for this paragraph would be?

a)

The Face of Washington

b)

Mount Rushmore Carvings

c)

Visiting South Dakota

146.

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.

147.

That roller coaster is dangerous.

The best supporting details for the above topic sentence is ...

a)

It is slower than any other roller coaster in the state. The curves of its track are so wide and the hills are so shallow that a ride on this roller coaster seems like a drive in the country. People don’t scream when they ride it. Instead, they enjoy the view from above the park.

b)

It is known as one of the best roller coasters in the country. People will wait in lines for hours just to try it. At certain points it reaches the same speeds as cars do on highways. The track is so tall and long that you can see it miles away.

c)

Last year, it broke down several times, leaving people stranded in their cars sixty feet off the ground. In most cars, the seat belts are torn and don’t always buckle properly. One area of the track shakes and makes a strange grinding sound whenever a car passes over it.

148.

Which best describes a summary?

a)

a really long detailed piece of writing

b)

the entire text told in your own words

c)

a thing that teachers make you write

d)

the main ideas and important details of a text

149.

What are supporting details in a nonfiction passage?

a)

Conversations between characters

b)

Unnecessary information

c)

Facts or examples that support the main idea

d)

Facts or examples that support the theme

150.

We should improve our school by planting a garden. A garden is an inviting sight to see when you come to a building. A garden would teach students responsibility because they would have to regularly care for it. With a garden, we could support the school by selling the plants and vegetables that we grow.

What would be a good conclusion sentence?

a)

That's why a garden would be a great idea for our school.

b)

A garden would be a way to make our school beautiful.

c)

A school garden would benefit everyone in our school community.

d)

We should improve our school by planting a garden.

151.

What is the topic sentence in the following paragraph?


Going to camp was the best part of my summer. I learned how to paddle in a canoe. It was fun! We stayed in cabins with other kids my age. They were so funny. My favorite part was the camp fires at night and singing songs. I can’t wait to go back again next year.

a)

I can't wait to go back again next year.

b)

It was fun!

c)

We stayed in cabins with other kids my age.

d)

Going to camp was the best part of my summer.

152.

What is a topic sentence?

a)

It is the ending of a paragraph.

b)

It is a complete sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph and it is mostly found at the beginning.

c)

It is not important.

153.

What do you call the last sentence in a paragraph?

a)

topic sentence

b)

supporting detail sentence

c)

transition sentence

d)

closing or conclusion sentence

154.

What do you call the sentences in a paragraph that support the main idea?

a)

topic sentence

b)

supporting details

c)

closing sentence

d)

transition words

155.

Before the 1800's people didn't have right or left shoes. They had shoes of just one shape that they used for both feet. When people first saw right and left shoes, they laughed. They called them "crooked shoes." "What a silly idea," they said. You can infer that shoes before 1800:

a)

were pretty

b)

didn't look alike

c)

didn't fit very well

156.
Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:
a)
Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
b)
Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
c)
There are many breeds of dogs.
d)
Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.
157.
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Where am I?
a)
Gas station
b)
Candy store
c)
Grocery store
d)
Shoe store
158.
Which sentence from the selection shows that the pet is a cat?
a)
Bryan had to feed his pet every day.
b)
Bryan had to take his pet outside right away after school.
c)
It was Bryan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days.
d)
Bryanʼs pet never bites.
159.
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.
160.
I sat on the bench while Mother and Punch went into the room. I was a little worried about Punch, but I knew that he would get good care. As I waited I watched a tiny puppy wander toward the lady with a cat in a crate. The lady at the desk talked to a man with who was buying medicine. wife. "Honey, I did it again." Mr. Rosencrantz heard Mrs. Thomas yelling at Mr. Thomas in a distorted high-pitched squeal. "Yes, dear. I'm so sorry. I'll see you soon," Mr. Thomas returned the phone, sighed deeply, and ran his fingers through his hair. Where am I?
a)
The Vet
b)
The Doctor
c)
The Dentist
d)
The Zoo
161.
The room was dark and quiet. We heard Carl and his mother come in the front door talking. I heard two girls in the corner giggle nervously. Another girl told them to be quiet. I hid behind the table where the cake and presents were set out. The tension in the room grew as we waited for them to open the door. Where am I?
a)
A surprise party
b)
A prison
c)
A funeral
d)
A dinner party
162.
The line stretched forever. People put their bags on the floor and inched them forward. My father and I removed our shoes. There was an announcement about a gate change and a delay on an arrival from Chicago. Where am I?
a)
The airport
b)
The museum
c)
A basketball game
d)
A karate class
163.
What is an inference?
a)
 An inference is something that you think is true based on information that you have.
b)
An inference is directly written in the text
164.
I arrived early for my appointment. The place was busy and smelled of chemicals. I found a place to sit and wait. The lady next to me had a towel around her head. I heard a blow dryer in the distance. It was loud over the music that was playing. Where am I?
a)
The hair salon
b)
A restaurant
c)
At school
d)
At the doctor
165.
As I entered the door, I thought this was a great way to end the day. The chalkboard menu had a list of specialties, like sundaes and banana splits. I looked at all the flavors. Chocolate is my favorite, but peppermint sounded good, too. Where am I?
a)
A restaurant
b)
A store
c)
An ice cream shop
d)
A candy store
166.
Which is a list of common prepositions?
a)
about, at, down, of, to
b)
first,second,third,fourth
c)
me, you, your mamma, my cousin
d)
am,is,are ,was, were
167.
Which is a list of common prepositions?
a)
Red,Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue
b)
Above, Before, During, Off, Toward
c)
Him, Her, His, She, They
d)
Shoe, Pants, Skirt, Blouse, Shirt
168.
Which is a list of common prepositions?
a)
Plus, Minus, Subtract, Add, Divide
b)
Compare, Contrast, Support, Detail, Explain
c)
Across, Behind, For, On, Under
d)
Who, What, When, Where, Why, How
169.
What is the preposition?
Over the years we have learned to study hard.
a)
the
b)
have
c)
to
d)
over
170.
What is the preposition?
Singing is fun during the holidays.
a)
is
b)
fun
c)
during
d)
on
171.
Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: 
My cat jumped on my bed and woke me up. 
a)
on my bed
b)
my cat jumped
c)
on my bed and woke me up
d)
woke me
172.
Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: 

The chairs were placed upon the desks. 
a)
upon the desks
b)
were placed
c)
the chairs were placed upon
d)
the chairs
173.
Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: 

The pencil fell under the desk. 
a)
the pencil
b)
fell under the desk
c)
under the desk
d)
the desk
174.
Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: 
The bird flew into the window but was okay.
a)
the bird flew
b)
into the window but was okay
c)
flew into the window
d)
into the window
175.

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence.

Mr. Smith has been watching the game from his car.

a)

has been watching

b)

the game

c)

from his car

d)

game from his car

176.

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence.

The girls walked over the covered bridge.

a)

walked over

b)

over the covered bridge

c)

The girls

d)

the covered bridge

177.

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence.

Students must stay inside the classroom.

a)

inside the classroom

b)

must stay

c)

Students must stay

d)

the classroom

178.
By noon, all the runners were finished.
a)
By noon
b)
All the runners
c)
The runners
d)
Were finished
179.
Identify the prepositional phrase: Watch the horse run around the field.
a)
around
b)
around the field
c)
 watch the horse
d)
run around
180.
Identify the prepositional phrase: How many pieces of cake would you like?
a)
of cake
b)
how many
c)
would like
d)
pieces of cake
181.
What is the name of the noun that is part of the prepositional phrase? 
a)
Noun of the prepostion
b)
Object of the preposition
c)
Object of the sentence 
d)
Noun of the sentence
182.
What is the prepositional phrase?
When it's time to leave for the concert, Mom will tell us.
a)
to leave
b)
for the concert
c)
will tell us
d)
when it's time
183.
The author instructs or tells how to do something.
a)
entertain
b)
fiction/literary
c)
describe
d)
explain
184.
The author writes to make the reader laugh, cry, or experience some other emotion.
a)
entertain
b)
inform
c)
describe
d)
bias
185.
The author writes to show or explain facts.
a)
inform
b)
entertain
c)
describe
d)
sensory words
186.
The author writes to influence or convince the reader.
a)
persuade
b)
describe
c)
inform
d)
entertain
187.
The author uses the five senses to tell about a topic.
a)
describe
b)
persuade
c)
explain
d)
perspective
188.
The way the author views the topic of the text.
a)
perspective
b)
assumption
c)
sensory words
d)
entertain
189.
The author writes about a fact or statement that is taken for granted.
a)
assumption
b)
persuade
c)
inform
d)
sensory words
190.
The author writes about an attitude that always favors one way of feeling or acting over any other.
a)
bias
b)
inform
c)
describe
d)
sensory words
191.
words that connects to the five senses to create an image or description.
thump, creamy, salty, cold, gurgle, blurred, twinkling
a)
sensory words
b)
fact
c)
inform
d)
sequencing words
192.
words that identify order
First, Second, Next, Then, Finally, After that
a)
opinion
b)
sensory words
c)
sequencing words
d)
persuasive words
193.
I am writing to..., obviously..., I believe..., Of course..., Do you really think..., Do you want to be part of..., You SHOULD
a)
persuasive words
b)
fiction/literary
c)
describe
d)
inform
194.
statement that can be proving to be true
a)
fact
b)
opinion
c)
describe
d)
sensory words
195.
a belief formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge
a)
fact
b)
opinion
c)
describe
d)
explain
196.
a piece of written material, such as a book or poem, that has the purpose of telling a story or entertaining, as in a fictional novel
a)
fiction/literary
b)
nonfiction/informational
c)
persuade
d)
explain
197.
a piece of written material to inform the reader that does not utilize characters
a)
fiction/literary
b)
nonfiction/informational
c)
persuade
d)
assumption