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Unit 1 Review - Taking Action

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

chronological order has to do with?

a)

time

b)

Comparing and contrasting

c)

problem and soultion.

d)

description.

2.

Which or the following are examples of Chronological Order?

There are 2 to chose

a)

timeline

b)

Venn diagram.

c)

recipe

d)

dictionary.

e)

Action movie.

3.

Which of these contain information in Chronological Order?

a)

newspaper

b)

address book

c)

a map of the states

4.

If you're going to tell someone about your week, does it make sense to use Chronological Order?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

John gave a surprise party for Kenny. John had the party at his house. All of their friends came to the party. Kenny was very surprised when he opened the door. 
What happened first in the passage?

a)
All their friends came
b)
Kenny opened the door. 
c)
John gave a surprise party for Kenny. 
d)
Kenny was surprised. 
6.

It was spring. Cathy decided to plant seeds in her garden. First, she planted the seeds. Then, she watered them everyday. Soon the seeds grew into beautiful flowers. 

What happened right before she watered the plants? 

a)
She decided to start a garden. 
b)
It was spring. 
c)
The seeds grew into flowers. 
d)
She planted seeds. 
7.

Jill makes a smoothie for breakfast every morning. First, she puts some milk in the blender. Next, she adds a banana and some frozen berries. Then she turns on the blender until it is smooth. After that, she pours it into a big cup. After she drinks her smoothie, she puts her cup in the dishwasher.
What does Jill add to her smoothie first?

a)
Banana
b)
Milk
c)
Berries
d)
Juice
8.

Jerry went fishing with his father. They left early in the morning. When they got to the lake, Jerry put a worm on his fishing hook. He threw the hook into the water. Jerry was so excited that he caught the biggest fish. 
What happened right after they got to the lake?

a)
Jerry put a worm on his hook. 
b)
Jerry and his father went fishing. 
c)
Jerry threw the hook into the water. 
d)
Jerry caught the biggest fish. 
9.

What are supporting details?

a)

Pieces of information that an author uses to develop the main idea and teach the reader about the topic

b)

The focus of an informational text; what the author wants the reader to learn or know

c)

Statistics that communicate important data to the reader

d)

The overall topic or focus of an informational text

10.

Most of the other foods we think of as "nuts" are not really nuts at all. Peanuts, for example, usually have two seeds and break open easily. They are technically a legume because they grow in a pod. This is the same family of plants that produce their fruit (often beans) in a pod. Peanuts have more in common with snow peas than actual nuts.

Which supporting detail BEST supports the main idea that peanuts are not really nuts?

a)

They are technically a legume because they grow in a pod.

b)

Most of the other foods we think of as "nuts" are not really nuts at all.

c)

This is the same family of plants that produce their fruit (often beans) in a pod.

11.

On February 18th, 2021, NASA's new rover, Perseverance, arrived on Mars, a neighboring planet in our solar system. During a seven month journey, it traveled 470 million kilometers (300 million miles) to reach Mars. The exploration robot landed in a region called the Jezero Crater. Near the planet's equator, the crater is 45 kilometers wide (28 miles). Perseverance will spend two years searching for evidence of microbial life that could have existed on Mars billions of years ago. Learning more about the composition of Mars can help scientists better understand the planet's history.

Which supporting detail BEST supports the main idea that NASA is using a new rover to learn more about Mars?

a)

During a seven-month journey, it traveled 470 million kilometers (300 million miles) to reach Mars.

b)

The exploration took place in a region called the Jezero Crater.

c)

Perseverance will spend two years searching for evidence of microbial life that could have existed on Mars billions of years ago.

12.

An inference is...

a)

A) Text evidence + what you know, educated guess.

b)

B) Retelling a text

c)

C) Guessing

d)

D) Information written directly into the text.

13.

When making an inference, the most important thing is...

a)

A) What you know about the topic

b)

B) The characters in the text

c)

C) The topic of the text

d)

D) Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.

14.

Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter. She was very excited! She really liked dogs. Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them. Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies, but after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.

It is likely that:

a)

A) Mosquitoes bit Rachel

b)

B) Rachel fell in poison ivy

c)

C) Rachel is allergic to dogs, too

d)

D) Rachel was already sick

15.

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)

A) Gas Station

b)

B) Grocery Store

c)

C) Candy Store

d)

D) Shoe Store

16.

Mike had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts. He also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Still, he was glad that tomorrow he would be going home.

Where is Mike?

a)

A) At Camp

b)

B) At a slumber party

c)

C) On a picnic

d)

D) In California

17.

Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?

a)

A) Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.

b)

B) Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.

c)

C) Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.

d)

D) Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.

18.
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
19.
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
a)
Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
b)
Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
c)
How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.
d)
Life is short; make the most of it.
20.
When determining a theme, the reader should first consider...
a)
the illustrations
b)
the subject or topic
c)
the title
d)
the length of the story 
21.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.

b)

Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it.

c)

People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

d)

Jack is a follower.

22.

Which of the following is an example of theme?

a)

Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

b)

Jack risked his life to save Jane.

c)

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

d)

Happiness

23.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

One person can make a difference.

b)

Missy knew she would always be grateful.

c)

The donkey was stubborn and did not change.

d)

Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

24.
The theme of a text is its
a)
summary
b)
message
c)
point of view
d)
answer
25.

Main idea is:

a)

A supporting detail

b)

The most important part or idea of the story.

c)

What the author thinks

d)

The most interesting part of the story

26.

What are supporting details?

a)

Details that explain and prove the main idea

b)

What each character does throughout the story

c)

The whole idea of the story

d)

Details that explain the author's opinions

27.

What can you find in the passage to help support or determine the main idea?

a)

What happens to a character

b)

Supporting details

c)

The title

d)

The most interesting part of the story

28.

What is the series of events that makes up a story?

a)

Themes

b)

Plot

c)

Characters

d)

Settings

29.

Which of the following is not included in the Exposition?

a)

New characters

b)

Themes

c)

The Resolution

d)

Settings

30.

What is considered the turning point and most intense part of the story?

a)

climax

b)

resolution

c)

falling action

d)

exposition

31.

When are loose ends of the plot tied up and the conflict is being resolved?

a)

rising action

b)

climax

c)

falling action

d)

exposition

32.

When does the story come to a conclusion?

a)

resolution

b)

climax

c)

rising action

d)

falling action

33.

What part of the story does majority of the action take place?

a)

rising action

b)

climax

c)

falling action

d)

resolution

34.

Is this an example of internal or external conflict:


Santino is at the gym. He's been trying to train for a half marathon. When he's on the treadmill, he feel mentally exhausted even though his legs could go for days.

a)

Internal

b)

External

35.

Is this an example of internal or external conflict:


Kamarion had to walk home from school on Friday. Because it was raining, his outfit was soaked.

a)

Internal

b)

External

36.

Is this an example of internal or external conflict:


Stephanie's cat was always mischievous. Whenever Steph would put a glass on the counter, Mittens would knock it over.

a)

Internal

b)

External

37.

Is this an example of internal or external conflict:


Blue is married to his phone. He takes it everywhere with him. On his way home one day, he was listening to music when all of sudden, his phone died!

a)

Internal

b)

External

38.

Tone can best be described as

a)

attitude of the reader toward what they are reading about

b)

the overall mood or feeling in a story

c)

the author's attitude toward the subject he/she is writing about

d)

reader's point of view

39.

Which tone is represented in the following passage?

Wow! With a top speed of 150 miles per hour, that car can almost fly!

a)

calm

b)

scary

c)

annoyed

d)

excited

40.

What is the tone of the following passage?

The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down in it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled and rocketed out of the room

a)

Scary

b)

Sarcastic

c)

Passionate

d)

Humorous

41.

What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

Lana was bursting with excitement. She paced up and down, and every few minutes headed to the window to check for the mail carrier. When he finally showed up, she rand down the path and stretched out her hand for the mail. She took a deep breath and hands shaking, ripped open the envelope.

a)

Funny

b)

Persuasive

c)

Anxious

d)

Cheerful

42.

Which one is alliteration?

a)

She's tame and he's lame. Both are not the same.

b)

When I got there, everyone was done.

c)

Shazam!

d)

Look! Larry lost Lucy, but luckily he located her.

43.

Which one is alliteration?

a)

She bought a pot.

b)

She sells seashells by the sea shore.

c)

The crowd went wild!

d)

The cold is like ice.

44.

Which one is alliteration?

a)

Gary gave gallons of gas to him.

b)

Shannon runs fast.

c)

Her eyes are like the ocean.

d)

Run like the wind.

45.

Which one is alliteration?

a)

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

b)

Goodbye basketball.

c)

Hello sunshine my old friend.

d)

The clouds cried.

46.

Which one is alliteration?

a)

Four turkeys ran away.

b)

Two turkeys took a trip.

c)

Talented people are wanted for the performance.

d)

Someday I will shoot for the stars

47.

Is alliteration used in the poem?

a)

Yes

b)

No

48.
What is connotation?
a)
Connotation implies or suggests a meaning of a word.
b)
Dictionary meaning of a word.
c)
I don't know!
d)
Unknown meaning
49.
What is denotation?
a)
Direct meaning of a word or dictionary meaning.
b)
It means down.
c)
Let me ask my friend
d)
It means to note the word.
50.

Which connotation is MORE positive?
Our trip to the amusement park was _______.

a)
fine
b)
wonderful
51.

Which connotation is MORE negative?
I didn't like the ______ on Patrick's face.

a)
grin
b)
smirk
52.

Which connotation is MORE negative?
I ate a ________ sandwich.

a)
moist
b)
soggy
53.

In a non-fiction article, what is usually the author's purpose?

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

54.

A fiction book about a superhero saving the world would be an example of which purpose?

a)

Persuade

b)

Infrom

c)

Entertain

55.

A newpaper article that give the stats and results of last night's football game would be an example of which purpose?

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

56.

An opinion article that urges the reader to support local businesses during hard economic times would be an example of which purpose?

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

57.

A commercial selling a Star Wars Lego toy

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

58.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid book

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

59.

A newsletter from the school principal talking about the upcoming school year

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

60.

A billboard showing the new chicken sandwhich at Popeyes

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain