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EOG Prep 1 (04.28.25)

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What the text is mostly about is the...

a)

irony

b)

setting

c)

theme

d)

central idea

2.

Giving hints about what might happen later in the story is called...

a)

imagery

b)

foreshadowing

c)

mood

d)

genre

3.

The message or lesson the writer is trying to get across to the reader is called the...

a)

summary

b)

central idea

c)

theme

d)

plot

4.

An object or idea that represents something larger or more important than itself is...

a)

a symbol

b)

a conflict

c)

a flashback

d)

a genre

5.

Using the five senses to paint a picture in the reader's mind is called...

a)

the protagonist

b)

the tone

c)

a stanza

d)

using imagery

6.

The general feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates within the reader is the...

a)

tone

b)

mood

c)

dialogue

d)

author's purpose

7.

The speaker's or narrator's attitude towards the subject is the...

a)

tone

b)

irony

c)

mood

d)

setting

8.

A situation that ends up in a different way than what you would normally expect is...

a)

plot

b)

figurative language

c)

dialogue

d)

irony

9.

A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as" is called a...

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

idiom

10.

A comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as" is called a...

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

idiom

11.

When you figure out what a word means by using the words around it, you are using...

a)

theme

b)

context clues

c)

tone

d)

dialogue

12.

Interruptions to the story that writers use to insert past events are called...

a)

flashbacks

b)

foreshadowing

c)

summaries

d)

dialogue

13.

When something that is not human is given human characteristics, it is...

a)

a hyperbole

b)

a simile

c)

being personified

d)

a metaphor

14.

Exaggerating for effect is called...

a)

personification

b)

hyperbole

c)

metaphor

d)

simile

15.

Three crucial elements of plot are...

a)

simile, metaphor, and personification

b)

objective, subjective, active

c)

positive, negative, neutral

d)

exposition, conflict, climax

16.

An idea that is based in fact is... (all summaries should be written this way)

a)

subjective

b)

objective

c)

bias

d)

a fact

17.

An idea that is based in opinion is...

a)

subjective

b)

objective

c)

positive

d)

neutral

18.

A condensed (shortened) version of an original text is a...

a)

theme

b)

tone

c)

inference

d)

summary

19.

Evidence in front of you and prior knowledge combined to make an intelligent guess is...

a)

a summary

b)

a stanza

c)

the mood

d)

an inference

20.

A conversation between two or more characters in a literary piece is called...

a)

dialogue

b)

conversation

c)

quotations

d)

perspective

21.

What does spring mean as it is used in the sentence below?

The spring flowed over the rocks.

a)

the season that comes after Winter

b)

to move or jump suddenly

c)

a source of water coming up from the ground

d)

a twisted or coiled piece of metal

22.

First person point of view uses words like

a)

"I", "me", "my", "we"

b)

"He", "She", "They"

c)

"You"

d)

"Like", "as"

23.

Which of the following is a simile?

a)

The clouds were marshmallows in the sky.

b)

The wind was screaming outside of my window.

c)

Piper picked pretty pink petals.

d)

Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.

24.
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?
a)
You should cheat to win.
b)
Always work hard.
c)
It pays to be honest.
d)
Teamwork is best.
25.
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?
a)
share with your neighbor
b)
work before you play
c)
be respectful
d)
don't be greedy
26.
In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?
a)
be persistent
b)
be honest
c)
always share with others
d)
respect your family
27.
In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?
a)
be persistent
b)
be honest
c)
always share with others
d)
respect your family
28.
Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He  wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?
a)
Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.
b)
Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.
c)
Mark is the best skater at the park.
d)
Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.
29.
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. 
30.
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?
a)
Weekends are times to travel.
b)
The author enjoys spending time with her family.
c)
The author's grandparents live far away.
d)
The author is sad to leave her cousins.
31.
John and Matt want to be firemen.  They want to ride on the big fire truck.  John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires.  Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.
What is the main idea?
a)
John wants to climb a ladder.
b)
John and Matt want to be firemen
c)
Matt wants to hold a fire hose.
d)
They want to ride on the big fire truck.
32.
Mary has a new pet.  Her pet is a baby kitten.  It is soft and cuddly.  The kitten likes to sleep a lot.  Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed.  Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake.  She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?
a)
The kitten sleeps a lot.
b)
Mary plays with her kitten
c)
Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
d)
Mary want a new pet.
33.
Jon held the ball in his hands.  He bounced it slowly on the ground.  Once. Twice. He crouched low and then jumped.  The ball flew into the air.  Up, up, up, it went.  Then down, down, into the basket.  “Yes!” he yelled.  “Nothing but net!”
What is the main idea?
a)
How to throw a basketball.
b)
Jon could jump.
c)
Jon liked basketball.
d)
Jon makes a basket.
34.
What type of figurative language is shown?
She was so sad that all the tears she cried filled up a lake.
a)
hyperbole
b)
oxymoron
c)
alliteration
d)
onomatopoeia
35.
Jeff's father was IRATE because Jeff talked to him and had a bad attitude all day long.
a)
happy
b)
angry
c)
not bothered
d)
tired
36.
What does this idiom mean?
The newest invention is the best thing since sliced bread!
a)
the invention is awful
b)
the invention is super
c)
the invention is useful
d)
the invention is boring

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