Free Printable Unit 6 Weeks 3 & 4

1.

“Something given in return for something well done” is a

a)

receipt

b)

reward

c)

resource

d)

record

2.

What does the word anguish mean?

a)

something that is squishy

b)

putting out a fire

c)

serious suffering of mind or body

d)

causing someone else to feel sick

3.

What does the word alarmed mean?

a)

To be ready for a fire

b)

To help a friend in need

c)

To be fearful or afraid

d)

To pull an alarm

4.

What is wealth?

a)

buying a lot of things

b)

not having any money

c)

having a large house

d)

having a large amount of money

5.

What does it mean to possess something?

a)

to buy it

b)

to own it

c)

to need it

d)

to want it

6.

What does the word treasure mean?

a)

something that has no value

b)

something that has little value

c)

something that has some value

d)

something that has great value

7.

What does the word obsessed mean?

a)

to not think about anything

b)

to ask a friend for advice

c)

to make a decision without thinking first

d)

to think about something all the time

8.

What does the word necessary mean?

a)

owned

b)

purchased

c)

required

d)

wanted

9.

Using its base word, what does powerful mean as it is used in this sentence? “True, their powerful wings lift them into the sky, but is that reason to keep them near?”

a)

fast

b)

full

c)

slow

d)

strong

10.

Use the base word to find the meaning of this word:

faithful

a)

enjoyment

b)

come to pass

c)

come to rest

d)

loyalty

11.

Use the base word to find the meaning of this word:

funny

a)

enjoyment

b)

come to pass

c)

come to rest

d)

loyalty

12.

Use the base word to find the meaning of this word:

happens

a)

enjoyment

b)

come to pass

c)

come to rest

d)

loyalty

13.

Use the base word to find the meaning of this word:

settlements

a)

enjoyment

b)

come to pass

c)

come to rest

d)

loyalty

14.

Choose a sentence with a word that means "not able to understand".

a)

Amy was confused about the directions.

b)

What are you planning to do now?

c)

Of course, silly!

d)

Why wouldn't I go with you?

15.

What is the meaning of the base word of finally as it is used in this sentence? Finally, the day of our trip was here.

a)

act

b)

end

c)

first

d)

prize

16.

The expository text _ how desert dwellers survive in harsh conditions.

(a)

17.

The puppy will _ sleeping on the bed until we get home.

(a)

18.

Logan was _ the story when Gracie interrupted him. RUDE!

(a)

19.

A small fact or spot.

(a)

20.

To soak before.

(a)

21.

An animal that swings from trees with a long tail.

(a)

22.

A short amount of something, usually time.

(a)

23.

Before someone is a teen.

(a)

24.

Let's talk _ why I am upset.

(a)

25.

Letting something happen.

(a)

26.

When you want to talk to someone about something you think was wrong or didn't like.

(a)

27.

Jazlynn really _ going to The Springs.

(a)

28.

A toxic chemical.

(a)

29.

To say something over and over.

(a)

30.

Not real.

(a)

31.

Joziah was _ to jump really high because he practiced!

(a)

32.

Where royalty lives.

(a)

33.

I got a new beach _ for my birthday. It looks like a giant dollar!

(a)

34.

Paid again.

(a)

35.

The puppy _ the bush with curiosity and nervousness.

(a)

36.

What does the word 'generous' mean?

a)

to be selfish

b)

to be stingy

c)

to be willing to give and share

d)

to be unkind

37.

Use the base word to find the meaning of this word:

unhappy

a)

joyful

b)

sad

c)

excited

d)

angry

38.

What does the word 'courage' mean?

a)

the ability to do something that frightens one

b)

the ability to run fast

c)

the ability to sleep well

d)

the ability to eat a lot

39.

Why did the wolf climb down the chimney?

a)

He was angry.

b)

He huffed and puffed and he could not blow down the house

c)

He was tired of chasing the pigs.

d)

The pigs shouted at him.

40.

What was the third pigs house made of?

a)

mud

b)

straw

c)

bricks

d)

sticks

41.

Why did the three little pigs light a fire and put a pot of water on top of it?

a)

They figured out the wolf would come down the chimney.

b)

They were preparing dinner.

c)

They liked keeping a pot of water on.

d)

They were testing the chimney to see if it worked.

42.

What happened when the wolf came down the chimney?

a)

He missed the pot and leaped on the pigs.

b)

He fell straight into the pot of boiling water and leaped up and ran.

c)

He fell straight into the pot of boiling water and melted.

d)

He missed the pot and leaped up and ran.

43.

The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the

a)

thesis

b)

summary

c)

theme

d)

plot

44.

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for theme?

a)

message

b)

moral

c)

life lesson

d)

fable

45.

A story can have more than one theme.

a)

true

b)

false

46.

Can shows and movies on TV have themes?

a)

No, only books can.

b)

TV shows and movies don't fit into any themes.

c)

They can have themes just like books can.

d)

They are the only literary works that can have themes.

47.

Where can a reader find the theme?

a)

It stated directly in the text.

b)

A character tells you.

c)

The reader must understand what the character has learned.

d)

Books or movies do not have themes.

48.

Matt was always mean to the other younger kids on the school bus. He would make fun of them and put sticky stuff in their seat. He was the oldest and “coolest” kid on the bus. After this year, Matt would be going to high school. He would not have to ride with these little “rug rats” anymore. The summer had passed and Matt was headed to high school. He was a little nervous getting on the bus. When he walked on, he could feel the older kids laughing at him. When he got into his seat there was chocolate sauce smeared all over his seat. What is the theme?

a)

Loyalty

b)

Treat others how you would like to be treated.

c)

Money can't buy happiness (or friends)

d)

Be yourself

49.

George and Brent were brothers, but you would never know it. They did not really get along. George loved sports, and Brent loved to read. They were complete opposites., but the one thing they had in common was they were both failing a subject. George was failing reading and Brent was failing Math. Their mom would not be happy. They decided to help each other in their failing subjects. By the time the report card came home, they were both passing reading and math. What is the theme?

a)

Loyalty

b)

Treat others how you would like to be treated.

c)

Two heads are better than one.

d)

Be yourself

50.

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

a)

Skim through the story

b)

Just read the beginning of the story

c)

Think about what the character has learned

d)

Read the ending of the story

51.

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)

You must share with your neighbor.

b)

It is wise to work before you play.

c)

Friendship

d)

Don't be greedy.

52.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Don't steal

b)

Look both ways before crossing the street.

c)

Necessity is the mother of invention.

d)

One good turn deserves another.

53.

A type of literary device used in fictional and narrative literary works; includes. setting, plot, characters, theme, and conflict.

a)

Traditional Literature

b)

literary elements

c)

scene

d)

drama

54.

a type of story acted out before an audience, often in a theater. Dramas are commonly called plays.

a)

Traditional Literature

b)

literary elements

c)

scene

d)

drama

55.

A dramatic part of a story, at a specific time and place, between specific characters.

a)

Traditional Literature

b)

literary elements

c)

scene

d)

drama

56.

A group of scenes in the play that tell a different part of the story; at the end of an act, the setting often changes.

a)

acts

b)

literary elements

c)

legend

d)

drama

57.

An instruction written into the script of a play, indicating stage actions, movements of performers, or production requirements.

a)

myth

b)

stage directions

c)

legend

d)

folktale

58.

This helps the reader identify the characters in the text AND analyze the character's actions. A character tag could be how the character dresses, how the character wears his/her hair, how they smell, a certain piece of clothing. It could also be a catch phrase.

a)

myth

b)

character tags

c)

legend

d)

folktale

59.

An object used on stage or screen by actors during a performance or screen production.

a)

myth

b)

character tags

c)

prop

d)

literary elements

60.

a funny story but may teach a lesson or suggest a moral from it.

a)

myth

b)

fable

c)

drama

d)

literary elements

61.

A type of literature characterized by gods and goddesses; an explanation of natural phenomena.

a)

myth

b)

fable

c)

drama

d)

literary elements

62.

Traditional stories that were originally passed down orally. The fictional characters in folktales usually include ordinary humans and/or animals acting like humans.

a)

myth

b)

fable

c)

talltales

d)

folktale

63.

This tells the story about a main character who is described to be extraordinary compared to people in real life. These stories are highly exaggerated.

a)

myth

b)

fable

c)

tall tale

d)

folktale

64.

A story about human events or actions that has not been proved nor documented in real history.

a)

legend

b)

fable

c)

tall tale

d)

folktale

65.

This genre includes folktales, myths, fables, and legends.

a)

traditional literature

b)

prop

c)

drama

d)

folktale

66.

What is a myth?

a)

Fictional tale explaining actions of gods or heroes

b)

Fictional tale about a larger than life hero

c)

True story about gods and goddesses

d)

Story with animal characters

67.

What are the features of a myth?

a)

Animal characters, based on fact

b)

Long, narrative poem, larger-than-life her

c)

Teaches lesson, heroes, animal characters

d)

Heroes, gods/goddesses, elements of nature, teaches lesson

68.

What types of questions are addressed by myths?

a)

What is the meaning of life?

b)

What gods and heroes do

c)

Origins of nature

d)

Long journeys

69.

What did the ancient greeks value, based on their myths?

a)

Boldness and physical attractiveness

b)

Fighting the power and being yourself

c)

Being brave and fighting

d)

Strength, family, humility

70.

What is a legend?

a)

widely told story about the present

b)

long, epic poem

c)

widely told story about the past

d)

short, narrative poem

71.

True or False: Some legends are based on fact, while others are purely fictional

a)

True

b)

False

72.

Define a myth

a)

a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated.

b)

a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.

c)

a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

d)

an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment.

73.

Creation myths tell how the world and human beings came to exist

a)

False

b)

True

74.

Origin myths explain how...

a)

Phenomena such as earthquakes, mountains, and streams came to exist

b)

How the world came to be

75.

Oral literature is that which is shared through spoken language

a)

True

b)

False

76.

A traditional or legendary story, usually concerning some being or hero or event, with or without a determinable basis of fact or a natural explanation, especially one that is concerned with deities or demigods and explains some practice, rite, or phenomenon of nature.

a)

Legend

b)

Myth

c)

Fable

d)

Folktale

77.

A story that was created to usually explain the mysteries of the universe and usually features gods and goddesses is called a _____.

a)

Myth

b)

Legend

c)

Tale

78.

The purpose of a myth is to

a)

scare the audience.

b)

give another perspective on life.

c)

teach humans to love another no matter what.

d)

entertain, inform, and/or explain.

79.

Myths contain these elements of storytelling:

a)

original ideas.

b)

comedic relief, love stories, sirens, and cake.

c)

plot, characters, setting, and theme.

d)

peace, harmony, and fables.

80.

A plot is

a)

the sequence of events that make up a story.

b)

a person, an animal, or an imaginary creature that takes part in the action of a literary work.

c)

the time and place of the action.

d)

the message about life or human nature that is conveyed.

81.

A Character is

a)

the sequence of events that make up a story.

b)

a person, an animal, or an imaginary creature that takes part in the action of a literacy work.

c)

the time and place of the action.

d)

the message about life or human nature that is conveyed.

82.

Theme is

a)

the message about life or human nature that is conveyed.

b)

the time and place of the action.

c)

a person, an animal, or an imaginary creature that takes part in the action.

d)

the sequence of events that make up a story.

83.

A quality of a myth is

a)

creepy characters that scare humans.

b)

often unrealistic and illogical.

c)

it has to be humorous and educational.

d)

an animal is always the main character.

84.

A quality of a myth is

a)

it can have inanimate objects and characters that change.

b)

about Greek Gods and the underworld.

c)

relevant to superficial features and special super powers.

85.

Tom woke up very nervous. Today was the big basketball tryout day. He had been practicing every night for the last three weeks. As he got dressed, he noticed a shoe was missing! "How am I supposed to play basketball with one shoe?" he thought to himself. His brother saw that Tom looked stressed out and decided to help him look. Together, they were able to find his missing shoe under the couch. He put it on and was ready to go to the try out.

What is Tom's biggest problem?

a)

He is worried about the basketball tryouts.

b)

He lost one of his shoes.

c)

He isn't good at basketball.

86.

Tom woke up very nervous. Today was the big basketball tryout day. He had been practicing every night for the last three weeks. As he got dressed, he noticed a shoe was missing! "How am I supposed to play basketball with one shoe?" he thought to himself. His brother saw that Tom looked stressed out and decided to help him look. Together, they were able to find his missing shoe under the couch. He put it on and was ready to go to the try out.

How was Tom's problem(conflict) resolved?

a)

He practiced basketball every night.

b)

He went to practice with one shoe

c)

His brother helped him find the shoe.

87.

Aniya loved to her help her grandmother bake treats . She decided that today she wanted to help make cookies for church. Her grandmother preheated the oven while Aniya mixed the ingredients to create the dough. They both worked together to roll the dough into small balls. Aniya carefully placed the balls onto the pan. Once it was ready, her grandmother put the pan into the oven. They went to watch some television while the cookeds baked. A little while later Aniya smelled smoke from the other room. "Oh no!" she shouted out loud.

What is the main conflict (problem) in the story?

a)

They accidently left the cookies in the oven too long

b)

They forgot to put in extra chocolate chips

c)

The television stopped working

88.

Aniya loved to her help her grandmother bake treats . She decided that today she wanted to help make cookies for church. Her grandmother preheated the oven while Aniya mixed the ingredients to create the dough. They both worked together to roll the dough into small balls. Aniya carefully placed the balls onto the pan. Once it was ready, her grandmother put the pan into the oven. They went to watch some television while the cookeds baked. A little while later Aniya smelled smoke from the other room. "Oh no!" she shouted out loud.

If the story continued, what solution (resolution) is most likely to happen?

a)

They would throw away the cookies and continue watching television.

b)

They would decided to make a fresh batch of cookies.

c)

They would decide to go for a walk outside.

89.

Sam was frustrated when she saw her test grade. "I can't believe I got an "F," she exclaimed. The teacher reminded her to study her notes before the next test. The next week, Sam remembered to bring her notes home. She studied until it was her bedtime. She was much more confident in this test. After she took it, her teacher graded it. Sam's teacher gave her test with a smile. Sam couldn't hold in her excitement as she saw she got a "B+" on her test.

What is the main problem of the story?

a)

Sam doesn't enjoy studying

b)

Sam had a mean teacher

c)

Sam earned an "F" on her first test

90.

Sam was frustrated when she saw her test grade. "I can't believe I got an "F," she exclaimed. The teacher reminded her to study her notes before the next test. The next week, Sam remembered to bring her notes home. She studied until it was her bedtime. She was much more confident in this test. After she took it, her teacher graded it. Sam's teacher gave her test with a smile. Sam couldn't hold in her excitement as she saw she got a "B+" on her test.

How did the problem get resolved?

a)

She studied her notes before the next test

b)

She cheated to get a better grade

c)

She brought home extra notes

91.

Gracie woke up and realized she slept through her alarm clock. She quickly put on clothes, and ran to the restroom. After she brushed her hair and teeth, she looked at the clock again. She ran out of the house to her bus stop. It was too late! All of the other kids in her neighborhood were already on the bus and gone. She went back to the house and let her dad know what happened. "It's okay. I'll just drive you to school today in my car," he said.

What is Gracie's biggest problem?

a)

She woke up late

b)

She missed the school bus

c)

She didn't make her bed

92.

Gracie woke up and realized she slept through her alarm clock. She quickly put on clothes, and ran to the restroom. After she brushed her hair and teeth, she looked at the clock again. She ran out of the house to her bus stop. It was too late! All of the other kids in her neighborhood were already on the bus and gone. She went back to the house and let her dad know what happened. "It's okay. I'll just drive you to school today in my car," he said.

What is the resolution of the story?

a)

Her dad drove her to school

b)

She took a sick day from school

c)

She chased down the bus

93.

What is the text structure?

a)

cause and effect

b)

sequence

c)

description

d)

problem and solution

94.

What is the text structure?

a)

cause and effect

b)

description

c)

sequence

d)

problem and solution

95.

What type of text structure is this?

a)

cause and effect

b)

description

c)

sequential

d)

problem and solution

96.

What type of text structure is this?

a)

problem and solution

b)

cause and effect

c)

description

d)

sequential

97.

A solution is

a)

an event or challenge that causes trouble

b)

the answer that solves the problem

98.

A problem is

a)

an event or challenge that causes trouble

b)

the answer that solves the problem

99.

Hank came home from school and he was very hungry. He decided to see if there was anything in the cabinet to eat. He checked the shelf and couldn't find any chips or crackers. He looked in another cabinet and there weren't any snack there either. Finally he looked in the refrigerator and there he found some apples to eat.

What is the solution?

a)

Hank found apples to eat.

b)

Hank likes chips.

c)

Hank was hungry

100.

Stacey had a lot of fun riding her bike one sunny afternoon. She was just about to ride home when she hit a patch of loose rocks. Stacey skidded and then tipped over on her bike, cutting her knee. After cleaning the scrape, Stacey put a bandage on her knee.

What was the solution?

a)

She had a lot of fun.

b)

There were rocks.

c)

She put a bandaid on her knee

101.

Caleb hadn't gotten any sleep for the past few nights. He was really tired tonight. He didn't know if he would be able to sleep. He decided to close the curtains in his room to keep out the light and wear ear plugs to keep out the noise. Hank slept very well this night.

What was the problem?

a)

Hank couldn't sleep

b)

Hank slept very well

c)

Hank wore ear plugs

102.

Some dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring a lost animal to the shelter. Some of these dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to get a new pet.

What was the problem?

a)

Dogs and cats get food and water.

b)

Some dogs and cats do not have homes.

c)

People come to the shelters to get a new pet.

103.

Wild chimpanzees are disappearing in the wild. Some people are trying to solve this problem. Otherwise, chimpanzees may one day exist only in zoos. People are trying to save the rain forests and woodlands where the chimps live. They are trying to stop people who are cutting down trees. It will take many people working together to solve this problem.

What is the solution?

a)

Chimpanzees may one day exist only in zoos.

b)

Chimpanzees live in the wild.

c)

Stop people from cutting down trees.

104.

Astronauts need to be able to breathe and work

in space.

Astronaut has two Greek roots. Astro means “star”

and naut can mean “sailor” or “ship.” An astronaut is

someone who

a)

gazes at stars

b)

travels into space

c)

uses star charts

d)

sails around the world

105.

Millions of spectators around the world watched the rocket launch into space.

The root of the word spectators is spectare, which

means “to look at.” Spectators are people who

a)

watch something

b)

do not like to be seen

c)

like to look at themselves

d)

are worthy of being watched

106.

One tool scientists use is astronomy.

The root of astronomy is astro, which means “star.”

Someone who studies astronomy studies things that

a)

are in space

b)

live on land

c)

live in water

d)

fly through the air

107.

What is the problem in this story?

a)

Amanda and her mom were volunteering at the food bank.

b)

Amanda’s mom locked her keys in the car

c)

Amanda wanted ice cream.

d)

Amanda's mom couldn't get the car to start.

108.

What is the solution in this story?

a)

Amanda and her mom walked to the ice cream shop.

b)

Amanda and her mom left the car at the food bank and went home.

c)

The car knew that they were in trouble and unlocked the door for them.

d)

Amanda's dad brought them a spare set of keys.

109.

What is a different way that Amanda and her mom could have solved this problem?

4 lines

110.

What is the problem in this story?

a)

Betsy loves to play on the playground.

b)

Betsy’s favorite part of the playground is the tall slide.

c)

Betsy slipped when she was walking up the slide yesterday and bumped her head.

d)

Betsy was swinging too high on the swings.

111.

What is the solution in this story?

a)

Betsy rides on the see-saw with her brother

b)

Betsy went to the hospital.

c)

Mom came out to the playground and gave Betsy an icepack to put on her head.

d)

Betsy's brother laughed at her.

112.

What is a different way that Betsy and her brother could have solved this problem?

4 lines

113.

What is the problem in this story?

a)

Ron got bug bites all over his legs

b)

Ron took his dog on a hike, and rode bikes with his friends.

c)

Ron was playing outside all weekend long.

d)

Ron wore bug spray when he was playing outside.

114.

What is the solution in this story?

a)

Ron went to the swimming pool.

b)

Ron's mom rubbed anti-itch cream over the bites.

c)

Ron put on pants so he couldn't itch his legs.

d)

Ron's dad removed the bug bites from Ron's legs.

115.

What is a different way that Ron could have solved this problem?

4 lines

Unit 6 Weeks 3 & 4

Total questions: 115

Worksheet time: 11hrs 43mins

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