Worksheets07/06/2023
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 2hrs 27mins
Read these lines from the poem:
If you can think--and not make thoughts your aim,
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same:
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools;
To personify means to give human-like characteristics to something that is not human.
What does the poet personify in these lines?
"thoughts"
"triumph and disaster"
"knaves" and "fools"
"tools"
Read this stanza from the poem:
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings,
And never breathe a word about your loss:
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on!"
To what does the pronoun "them" refer?
"winning"
"pitch and toss"
"beginnings"
"heart and nerve and sinew"
What is the speaker probably urging the addressee to do in lines 29 and 30?
The speaker is probably urging the addressee to pay more attention to kings than to common people.
The speaker is probably urging the addressee to exercise more often.
The speaker is probably urging the addressee to make the most of his time.
The speaker is probably urging the addressee to relax and enjoy the moment
Based on the last line of the poem, what can you conclude about who the speaker of this poem is?
(Choose all that apply)
Rudyard Kipling
A father figure
A son reflecting on his life
An older man giving advice
A young kid reading about life
What might the speaker's purpose be?
everything in life should be thought about and planned out
whatever you do in life needs to be rushed and have no regrets
there is nothing more important in life than to live with "if"
make sure that your focus in life is on yourself and nothing else
What is a theme of this poem?
Becoming a grownup takes confidence, determination, and virtue.
Most people handle failure better than they handle success.
Talking about your problems is the first step toward solving them.
People should spend more time in crowds and less time around royalty.
Who does the author believe you must count on in life?
Trustworthy friends
Loving family
Nobody
Yourself
What does the following line mean: "If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue".
Listen to what others say.
Make sure you are loyal.
Keep your morals even if you may be influenced by others.
Don't share your opinions if others disagree.
Choose one line that reveals that the speaker values planning for the future while still living in the present.
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:
If you can dream -and not make dreams your master
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster/ And treat those two impostors just the same
Choose one stanza that supports the idea that it is important to accept failure and move on.
If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or being hated don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on!"
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings -nor lose the common touch,
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run, yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And -which is more -you'll be a Man, my son!
What does the rhyme pattern in these sentences emphasize about the speaker's message?
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on!"
The speaker emphasizes the need for rest
The speaker emphasizes the need for endurance
The speaker emphasizes the loss that everyone experiences
The speaker emphasizes the importance of the body over the mind
What is the meaning of the phrase deal in lies as it is used in the passage?
cheat at cards
sell falsehoods for profit
take part in being untruthful
be good at making up stories
What is the meaning of the phrase deal in lies as it is used in the passage?
cheat at cards
sell falsehoods for profit
take part in being untruthful
be good at making up stories
How does the way the speaker gives human qualities to an idea help to convey meaning in the poem?
It emphasizes the power of dreams
It emphasizes the tools available to the reader
It emphasizes the difficulties the reader will face
It emphasizes the importance of remaining silent about sorrow
Why is the speaker offering this poem to his loved one?
The speaker is hoping his poem serves as an apology for a past wrong.
The speaker wants to get feedback on his writing.
The speaker wants to express his anguish over the death of a relative.
The speaker has nothing else to give the recipient
To what winter items does the speaker compare the poem?
to a pair of mittens, a pair of boots, and a scarf
to a warm coat, a scarf, and a pair of thick socks
to a pair of earmuffs, a pair of boots, and a warm coat
to a pair of thick socks, a stocking cap, and a scarf
To what does the speaker compare a pot full of yellow corn?
the comfort of the speaker’s love expressed in the poem
the warmth of a fire’s embers
the morning sun on the horizon
the glow of candles on a wintry night
What does the speaker hope his poem will provide for the recipient?
a glimpse into the speaker’s current state of confusion
a treasured memory that offers the recipient comfort when lost
a recollection of a lost love
a remembrance of the passing of a beloved relative
According to the speaker, where might the recipient keep the poem?
in a memory box
in a corner of a drawer
in a treasured book of poetry
in a scrapbook of keepsake memories
What will the speaker do if the recipient comes knocking?
The speaker will give directions and then send the recipient away.
The speaker will answer and accompany the recipient on the
remainder of the journey home
The speaker will not answer.
The speaker will answer, give the recipient directions, and invite the recipient to come in and rest by the fire.
According to the speaker, what does a person need to continue living on the inside when the world outside is cold and uncaring?
love
hope
happiness
trust
What words does the speaker repeat throughout the poem?
I believe in you.
I have hope for us.
I love you.
I will protect you.
What does the speaker want the recipient to feel?
the feeling of hope
the feelings of being safe and loved
the feeling of compassion
the feelings of regret and forgiveness
What qualities of this poem classify it as a lyric poem?
the poem’s focus on a single emotion and its use of imagery
the poem’s use of characters and plot to tell a story
the poem’s use of dramatic monologue and dialogue
the poem’s purpose to honor or praise a person who has passed away
What is the best definition of an infinitive?
A verb phrase with an -ing word
A verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun
A combination of helping verbs and other words
The word "to" plus a verb
What is the best definition of a gerund?
A verb phrase with an -ing word
A verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun
A combination of helping verbs and other words
The word "to" plus a verb
A participle ALWAYS looks like __________.
verb ending in -ing
verb ending in -ed
to + verb
a verb ending in -ing, -ed, or -en
A participle always acts like a(n) __________.
Noun
Adverb
Adjective
Verb
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?
What is verbal irony?
what is said is different than what is meant
the audience knows something a character doesn't know.
what happens is the opposite of what is expected
Situational irony is when
what is said is the opposite of what is meant
the audience knows something the character doesn't
what happens is the opposite of what is expected
Dramatic irony is when
what is said is different than what is meant
the audience knows something the character doesn't
what happens is the opposite of what is expected
Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"
dramatic
situational
verbal
In Toy Story, human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move, but the audience is.
verbal
dramatic
situational
A pilot with a fear of heights
verbal irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
What type of irony is this?
verbal
dramatic
situational
What type of irony is this ?
verbal
situational
dramatic
What type of irony is this?
verbal
dramatic
situational
What kind of irony is this?
verbal
situational
dramatic
I got drenched in the rain.What does the word drenched mean?
Rainy
Watery
Wet
Liquid related
None of these
We went to Clara's birthday party.It was a very fun OCCASION.
FIND THE CONTEXT CLUE.[THE CAPITALISED WORD.]
Festival
Celebration
Festive
A fun thing to do
What is a context clue?TICK ALL THAT APPLY.
Antonym of a difficult word
easier and meaningful process for the ones who don't know the meaning
Synonym of a difficult word
Its a spelling of a word
How do you use context clues in a sentence?TICK ALL THAT APPLY.
Underline the word,look for synonyms etc.
Don't underline the word and don't understand it
Write the antonym of the word and make the sentence
Underline the word,understand it and use that word in the sentence
Why is context clues important?
because we need to know the meaning
because we have to use it
because we have to draw it
because we have to blend and read
Which best describes the main idea of the picture?
soccer ball
soccer field
goal
The children are playing a soccer game.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.
Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.
You can make all sorts of things with Legos. (Which detail doesn't belong?)
You can very easily build a column.
You can make a castle, a monkey, or a car.
It hurts to step on Legos with bare feet.
There are even kits available to make Star Wars ships.
Which is the main idea?
Playing with Play Doh involves all your senses.
Play Doh feels smooth and cold.
You can see it comes in bright, vibrant colors.
It tastes a little salty, but don't ask how I know that.
-theater
-candy
-popcorn
-dark
Dogs are great pets. They can learn tricks and they are very loyal to their owners. Dogs can keep you company when you take a walk, play with you when no one else is around, or even make you laugh with the silly things they do. Dogs are cute and fun. Everyone should own a dog.
What is the MAIN IDEA of the passage?
To tell about the tricks a dog can do.
To tell you why dogs are great pets.
Dogs can make you laugh with their silly tricks.
Dogs can keep you company when you take a walk.
Cats are horrible animals. They can hiss, scratch, and bite people. Cats can make people sneeze and can be very messy in a house. Dogs are great animals and do not hiss at people. I do not know why anyone likes cats. Dogs are friendlier and smarter than cats.
Which of the following is a DETAIL from the passage?
To tell about how great dogs are.
To tell you why cats are horrible animals.
To tell how messy and mean cats are.
They can hiss, scratch, and bite people.
Look at this book cover, what do you think the main topic will be?
cars, trains, planes
barbie dolls
Now look at this book cover, what might one of your key details be?
dolphins live in the ocean
2nd graders take a field trip to the YMCA
