WorksheetsSpiral Unit 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 41mins
John is reading a book and he wants to explain a paragraph to his friend in his own words while keeping the original meaning. What is John trying to do?
John is trying to restate or rephrase the paragraph in different words while retaining the original meaning.
John is trying to summarize the paragraph by omitting some details.
John is trying to translate the paragraph from one language to another without changing the wording.
John is trying to copy and paste the paragraph without any changes.
What are some techniques used in paraphrasing?
Using synonyms, changing the order of words, and copying the original text word for word.
Changing sentence structure, using synonyms, and rephrasing the original text in your own words.
Using synonyms, changing the order of words, and using the same sentence structure.
Using the same sentence structure, using antonyms, and copying the original text word for word.
What caused Jackson to change?
His friends
His 4 wheeler broke down
His mother told him to slow down
He crashed his 4-wheeler
He needed gas
In a novel, how does an author establish a certain mood or tone?
By using illustrations
By mentioning the height of the characters
By the choice of words and phrases
By making the characters pull funny faces
"Looking at the Mississippi River from the deck of a riverboat, it reflected the clear blue of the sky, glistening and sparkling as it flowed noiselessly on."
What is the mood of this scene?
Sad
Happy
River
Calm
During a summer barbecue, John said: 'This grilled steak is like heaven on my tongue.' Which sense is John using in this scenario?
Taste
Touch
Sight
Sound
Imagine you are sitting in your house during a storm. What type of imagery is this?
The thunder clapped loudly shaking the house
Sight
Sound
Touch
Taste
Instead of starting his office work immediately, Joey gazes out of the skyscraper window, drops his pen on the floor, and asks his colleague to pick it up.
What might this character do next?
Open his laptop.
Slump down in his office chair and refuse to work.
Start a conversation with his colleague.
When the teacher looks in her direction, Marta begins tapping her fingers on her desk, and after only a few seconds calls out, "What? Why are you looking at me? I didn't do anything!"
What might this character say next?
I know the answer!
Can someone help me with this experiment?
Whatever it is, it's not my fault!
Why does the coach say the basketball team was on high alert during the final match?
to describe the tense atmosphere
to explain the audience's reaction
to demonstrate their competitive spirit
to show the importance of the game
A group of construction workers were trying to retrieve a toolbox that had fallen into a deep pit at the construction site. They noticed the toolbox but realized that the pit was so deep that they couldn't reach the toolbox from the top. So they came up with a plan. They decided to remove the dirt from the pit until it uncovered the toolbox.
All of the workers began digging the dirt as quickly as they could. Regardless of their effort, the pit remained as deep as ever. They dug and they dug and they dug until they were exhausted.
Which statement best describes the theme of the story?
A person should not try to do the impossible
Being tired is rough
Don't dig in a deep pit
In the scenario below, which sentence signals the end of the exposition and the beginning of the conflict?
(1) "They can't do this!" Coretta exclaimed. A multinational corporation from another city couldn't just arrive and take over her mother's small business--could they?
"Don't be so upset," Mrs. Carter replied. "I'm afraid they can do this, if I don't manage to raise the funds to match their proposal."
(2) "Well, we're going to raise that money. Even if I have to contribute all my savings!" Coretta was ready to give up all the money from her part-time job. (3) But when Coretta went to her job the next day, she received an even bigger shock. Her manager had decided that three customer service representatives were two too many.
"Apologies Coretta, but I can only afford to retain one of you. And you're still in high school -- Lucia is a university student!" (4) "Fantastic," Coretta responded. "Now both Mom and I are financially strapped!"
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2
3
4
During their beach vacation, the kids had a great time playing in the water. The waves were crashing against the shore. Suddenly, a dolphin jumped out of the water. Where were they?
At a lake
At a pond
At the ocean
At a river
In a story, Nancy went to a house to pick a pumpkin and get some candy. Which is a proper noun in this scenario?
House
Pumpkin
Nancy
Candy
In a grocery store, John saw various items. Which one among the following is a proper noun?
All
A chocolate bar
Candy
Snickers
In the context of a school setting, identify the sentence that contains a proper noun.
Mike Wheeler is the most popular student in our school.
Can I have some of the cookies from the cafeteria?
I don't have any assignments for the weekend.
You can borrow that textbook.
During a late-night board game session, which sentence correctly punctuates the situation?
Although, we were sleepy, we played Monopoly.
Although we were sleepy. We played Monopoly.
Although we were sleepy we played Monopoly.
Although we were sleepy, we played Monopoly.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
While I was cooking, the children were playing.
While I was cooking the children, were playing.
While I was cooking the children were, playing.
While I was, cooking the children were playing.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Before we sleep, let's read a book.
When you laugh I smile.
While we, run you walk.
If you trip I'll, help you.
Annie and her family live on a farm in rural Kansas. When a huge storm rolls in suddenly, she and her family must retreat to the shelter, but all of the animals are out grazing. Worse still, a tornado has been spotted in their area. Will Annie and her family be able to rustle the livestock into the barn in time?
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Supernatural
Character vs. Self
