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Reading Review

Total questions: 132

Worksheet time: 3hrs 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The author’s REASON for writing the text

-persuade -entertain -teach -explain

-inform -express feelings

a)

Author's Purpose

b)

Main Idea

c)

Setting

d)

Details

2.

Where and When the story takes place

PLACE and TIME

a)

Problem/Solution

b)

Summary

c)

Setting

d)

Characters

3.

The way an author ORGANIZES text

-ex. sequence

-ex. main idea followed by details

-ex. compare/contrast

a)

Theme

b)

Plot

c)

Setting

d)

Author's Organization/Text Structure

4.

The people or animals in stories

a)

Details

b)

Problem/Solution

c)

Characters

d)

Plot

5.

The events that happen in a story. There is usually a problem and a solution.

a)

Plot

b)

Main Idea

c)

Setting

d)

Theme

6.

The conflict in the story and the way it was solved

a)

Problem/Solution

b)

Main Idea

c)

Plot

d)

Setting

7.
Which of these could be the setting of a fairy tale?
a)
a king and queen 
b)
people change as they get older
c)
a faraway castle
d)
a wicked witch puts a curse on a princess
8.
If your life were a story, one of the characters might be:
a)
your fight with your mom
b)
your teacher
c)
your house
d)
the year 2015
9.
The people in a story are called the ...
a)
personages
b)
characters
c)
actors
d)
stars
10.
Brendan raced through the door and breathed a sigh of relief as he saw his math book sitting on the table.  He had been looking all day at school for it.  Now he would start his homework.
Which story element is being described?
a)
setting
b)
problem
c)
solution
11.
The sun shined brightly in the morning sky.  The ground was damp from the dew.  The leaves on the trees glistened and the birds were chirping to each other.  
Which story element is being described?
a)
setting
b)
problem
c)
solution
12.
Erica had been studying for her history test for weeks, so she could get a high score.  She woke up the morning of the test with a fever and chills.  She was going to miss the big test. 
Which story element is being described?
a)
character
b)
problem
c)
solution
13.
Caleb was a class clown.  He always called out in class.  He cracked jokes when the teacher was talking.  He even made funny noises with is lips. 
Which story element is being described?
a)
setting
b)
problem
c)
character
14.
The waves crashed gently on the shore.  Foam rolled over the sand and tickled the children's feet.  The seagulls flying overhead filled the beach with a familiar sound.  
Which story element is being described?
a)
problem
b)
setting
c)
solution
15.
Jake's mom looked everywhere for her car keys.  They weren't in her purse.  She didn't find them on the dining room table.  She even looked in the laundry room.  Where could they be?  
Which story element is being described?
a)
setting
b)
problem
c)
solution
16.
Conner didn't care that Sienna didn't play baseball like he did or play video games.  He enjoyed spending time with her playing board games or acting out plays.  He treated her with kindness and respect.  
Which story element is being described?
a)
character
b)
problem
c)
solution
17.
Zach was late for baseball practice.  He quickly changed his clothes and grabbed his bag and jumped into the car.  He arrived to the field and realized his glove was not in his bag!  
Which story element is being described?
a)
setting
b)
problem
c)
solution
18.

The people, animals, or creatures in a story (fiction) are called...

a)

setting

b)

characters

c)

conflict

d)

resolution

19.

The problem or situation the characters face is called the...

a)

setting

b)

characters

c)

conflict

d)

resolution

20.

When and where the story takes place is the...

a)

setting

b)

character

c)

conflict

d)

resolution

21.

The message or lesson learned is the ____________ of the story.

a)

setting

b)

character

c)

conflict

d)

theme

22.

The narrator is the person who...

a)

wrote the story

b)

tells the story

c)

reads the story

23.

Sylvia describes the events that happen in the beginning, middle and end of the book she just read. This means that Sylvia is describing the ________.

a)

character

b)

conflict

c)

plot

d)

theme

24.

Which story element provides the drama in a story?

a)

theme

b)

characters

c)

setting

d)

plot

e)

conflict

25.

The people in a story are called the ________.

a)

personages

b)

characters

c)

actors

d)

stars

e)

peeps

26.

Which story element tells how the problem is solved?

a)

theme

b)

solution

c)

conflict

d)

setting

27.

The __________in a fiction story are the people or animals.

a)

setting

b)

problem

c)

characters

d)

solution

28.

The _______ is the time and place that the story takes place.

a)

setting

b)

character

c)

plot

d)

solution

29.

A ________ story is a story that is not true.

a)

fiction

b)

non-fiction

c)

novel

d)

text

30.

Bill can not find his shoes would be an example of a ________ in the story.

a)

ending

b)

character

c)

setting

d)

problem

31.

In the Summer during the day would be an example of the _____________ of a story.

a)

characters

b)

setting

c)

plot

d)

solution

32.

Non fiction writing is __________.

a)

not real

b)

real

c)

fun to read

d)

sad to read

33.
Qualities that a person has, such as courage or kindness.
a)
Character traits
b)
Setting
c)
Plot
d)
Resolution
34.
__________ is the time and place in which a story takes place. 
a)
Plot
b)
Setting
c)
Resolution
d)
Conflict
35.
__________ is the MESSAGE of the story or the lesson you learn.
a)
Theme
b)
Setting
c)
Problem
d)
Characters
36.
The __________ in a fiction story is how the problem is solved.
a)
Problem
b)

Resolution

c)
Setting
d)
Characters
37.

A challenge that the main character has in a story is called the _______________________.

a)

character

b)

setting

c)

problem

38.

Goldilocks goes into a house that she does not know without her parents. This is called a __________________.

a)

character

b)

setting

c)

problem

39.

The three bears live in a forest. What story element is the forest ?

a)

character

b)

setting

c)

problem

40.

What story element is shown in the picture?

a)

characters

b)

setting

c)

solution

41.

What story element is shown in the picture?

a)

character

b)

setting

c)

solution

42.
Most important person around whom the events of the plot revolve
a)

Major Character

b)
Setting
c)
Minor Character
d)
Genre
43.
The reason for writing 
a)
Author's Purpose
b)
Conflict
c)
Resolution
d)
Genre
44.
The main story events and actions
a)
Plot
b)
Genre
c)
Setting
d)
Text
45.
The most exciting part of the story
a)
Climax
b)
Setting
c)
Plot
d)
Theme
46.
The time and place in which the action of a story takes place
a)
Setting
b)
Plot
c)
Theme
d)
Genre
47.
The end of the story when the reader finds out what happens to the characters after the conflict
a)
Resolution
b)
Plot
c)
Setting
d)
Climax
48.
A character who is not very important in the story, so the reader knows very little about him/her
a)
Minor Character
b)
Main Character
c)
Plot
d)
Author's Purpose
49.
Hare and Tortoise are examples of __________ in a story. 
a)
Setting
b)
Characters
c)
Problem
d)
Solution
50.
Setting is defined as the _______ and _______ of the story.
a)
tone and place
b)
time and place
c)
tone and plot
d)
time and plot
51.
What is theme in a story?
a)
The main idea
b)
The solution to the story
c)
The lesson of the story
d)
The author's purpose
52.
What is conflict?
a)
Two characters getting along.
b)
A struggle between two opposing forces.
c)
The climax in a story.
d)
Part of the resolution.
53.
"Can you locate the state of Georgia?" my teacher asked pointing to the map. The word locate means...
a)
find
b)
destroy
c)
understand 
54.
"That roller coaster was a thrill!" Chris shouted with a grin on his face. The word thrill means...
a)
exciting 
b)
sad
c)
annoying
55.
The thief evaded the police by hiding behind a dumpster. Evaded means...
a)
surrendered to 
b)
escaped from 
56.
The bookshelf was sturdy enough to hold Nathan's books without falling apart. The word sturdy means...
a)
Tall 
b)
Strong 
c)
Big 
57.
Mike had scattered his puzzle all over the floor. No wonder he couldn't find the piece he needed. Scattered means....
a)
Counted
b)
Lost
c)
Spread out 
58.
Anna loves to read. She frequently spends Sundays curled up with a book. Frequently means....
a)
Never
b)
Sometimes
c)
Often 
59.
Never walk alone at night. It is essential for you to go with at least one person. Essential means....
a)
Not important 
b)
Very important 
c)
Acceptable 
60.
I have a bad memory. I can't recall that mans name! Recall means...
a)
Forget
b)
Say 
c)
Remember
61.
I fell in the marsh and my clothes were soaked. The word marsh means....
a)
Dry area
b)
Wet land 
c)
Backyard 
62.
When they opened the very old tomb, they found some ancient artifacts. The word ancient means....
a)
New
b)
Very old 
c)
Damanged
d)
strange 
63.

Elliott and Hayden were choosing the players for their teams. It was Elliott's turn to choose, and only Riley was left. Elliott said, "Riley."


We can infer that…

a)

Riley was the best player.

b)

Elliott really wanted Riley on his team.

c)

Riley was not a very good player.

d)

Elliott had a hard time choosing a team member.

64.

The boy was outside. The buses are gone and the hallways are empty. What can you infer?

a)

He was waiting for a taxi.

b)

He needed to go to Target.

c)

The boy missed his bus.

d)

He was late to lunch.

65.

When writers do not state the way a character feels, the writer will include details that readers must use to make inferences or form opinions about how a character feels. When you make inferences, you use:

a)

Dictionaries and Wikipedia to locate answers.

b)

Your own imagination and ignore the text.

c)

Clues from the text, background knowledge, and experiences you've had.

d)

None of the above.

66.
a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

c)

Problem

d)

Solution

e)

Inference

67.
Cause: Today is Alanna's birthday.
a)
She got into trouble.
b)
She did not get any presents.
c)
She got birthday cake.
d)
She scraped her leg.
68.
Cause: Today is Alanna's birthday.
a)
She got into trouble.
b)
She did not get any presents.
c)
She got birthday cake.
d)
She scraped her leg.
69.
All of the cows ran out of the pen!
What was the cause?
a)
A truck came speeding by.
b)
The farmer milked his cows.
c)
The gate was open.
d)
A dish fell off the table.
70.
What's the effect ?
 Paul overslept. 
a)
He was late for school.
b)
He was very hungry.
c)
His dog kept barking.
d)
His parents bought a new car.
71.
Cause: The dishes were dirty.
a)
Mom put them on the table.
b)
They broke.
c)
Mom put them in the dish washer.
d)
I put them in the trash can.
72.
Effect: The plant died.
a)
The plant did not get enough water.
b)
The girl took care of the plant.
c)
The plant got plenty of sun.
d)
The plant was pretty.
73.

What is an Onomatopoeia?

a)

A literary device in which a word imitates the sound it names

b)

A comparison using like or as.

c)

The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of nearby words.

74.
Read the sentence and choose the onomatopoeia.
Mrs. Davis was sitting by her pond listening to the frogs croak.  
a)
croak
b)
Mrs. Davis
c)
frogs
d)
pond
75.
What onomatopoeia goes best with this picture?
a)
Take-off!
b)
Pow!
c)
Blast!
d)
Fly
76.

I accidentally _______ some water on the floor.

a)

roared

b)

splashed

c)

sizzled

d)

fizzed

77.

What onomatopoeia does this image show?

a)

roar

b)

crash

c)

pop

d)

bam

78.
A word that imitates a sound, for example BUZZ and POP:
a)
Onomatopoeia
b)
Simile
c)
Metaphor
79.

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.

80.

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

81.

What is alliteration?

a)

the repetition of vowel sounds inside of nearby words

b)

the repetition of consonant sounds inside of nearby words

c)

the repetition of the beginning sounds of nearby words

d)

the feeling a reader gets from a text

82.

Which of these sentences contains an example of hyperbole?

a)

The room was hotter than the air outside.

b)

The room was almost as hot as an oven.

c)

The room was so hot my face melted.

d)

The room was very hot.

83.

4- What two letters can make the same sound?

a)

c & k

b)

p & t

c)

o & q

d)

b & m

84.

I am so hungry, I could eat a horse.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Not a Hyperbole

85.

Lisa's mouth is as big as Texas.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Not a hyperbole

86.

What word is the Onomatopoeia in this sentence?


The girl screamed: “Eek!” as she thought she saw a monster in her closet.

a)

monster

b)

eek

c)

girl screamed

87.

which sentence has the most alliteration?

a)

Becky's beagle barked and begged for food.

b)

Becky's dog wanted food.

c)

Becky's beagle wanted food.

88.

What word is the Onomatopoeia in this sentence?


Julia's brother yelled boo to scare her!

a)

boo

b)

scare

c)

yelled

89.

which sentence has the most alliteration?

a)

Larry's lizard enjoys the sun.

b)

Larry's lizard likes the sun.

c)

Larry's lizard likes lounging in the sun.

90.

What word is the Onomatopoeia in this sentence?


There was a loud vroom as he revved the engine.

a)

revved

b)

vroom

c)

loud

91.

What word is the Onomatopoeia in this sentence?


Boing went the bouncy ball!

a)

bouncy

b)

ball

c)

boing

92.
The narrator is the _____.
a)
person telling the story
b)
main character in the story 
c)
enemy of the main character in the story
d)
person listening to the story 
93.
I ran up a steep hill. I was very hot and exhausted. It was a long race, but I was in the lead. I knew if I could keep my pace I would be able to win the race. 
a)
1st person POV
b)
2nd person POV
c)
3rd person POV
94.
She ran as fast as she could up the hill. Although she was hot and exhausted, she knew if she kept her pace, she would win the race. 
a)
1st person POV
b)
2nd person POV
c)
3rd person POV
95.
Even though the class is loquacious, you must focus on the assignment so you can do well on the test. Your hard work will pay off in the end.
a)
1st person POV
b)
2nd person POV
c)
3rd person POV
96.
Ms. Arellano ran up the steep hill as fast as she could. Nothing could stop her as long as she kept her pace.
a)
2nd person POV
b)
3rd person POV
c)
1st person POV
97.
She liked ice cream, but he liked cake. So they bought both.
a)
3rd person POV
b)
1st person POV
c)
2nd person POV
98.
Adrian was anxious when he got home from school Thursday afternoon. Ms. Arellano gave so much homework and he knew that his mom wouldn't let him play video games unless all of his homework was done. 
a)
1st person POV
b)
2nd person POV
c)
3rd person POV
99.
What point of view uses the word 
I?
a)
1st person POV
b)
2nd person POV
c)
3rd person POV
100.
What point of view uses the word 
we?
a)
1st person POV
b)
2nd person POV
c)
3rd person POV
101.
What point of view uses the word 
he?
a)
1st person POV
b)
2nd person POV
c)
3rd person POV
102.
What point of view uses the word 
your?
a)
1st person POV
b)
2nd person POV
c)
3rd person POV
103.
They are a loquacious bunch but they are also kind and sweet. The class has gotten to know each other so well this school year. They are like family. 
a)
2nd person POV
b)
3rd person POV
c)
1st person POV
104.

What clue words let you know that a story is told in third person point of view?

a)

me and us

b)

she and them

105.

What clue words let you know that a story is told in first person point of view?

a)

me and we

b)

they and him

106.
Kevin and Brandon went to a movie this weekend. They saw "Finding Dory" and loved it. Kevin bought some popcorn while Brandon bought a big box of candy. 
a)
3rd person 
b)
1st person 
107.
Point of view is...
a)
What the story is about
b)
The author's favorite book
c)
Who is telling the story
d)
The main idea 
108.
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
109.
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for theme?
a)
message
b)
moral
c)
life lesson
d)
fable
110.

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

111.
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
112.
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.
113.
What could be a theme of the following: 
In 1946, Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers.  He became the first African American to play basball in Major Leagues.  Robinson's first game was opening day of the 1947 season. He faced the Boston Braves.  He also faced a hostile crowd. 
a)
Join the Dodgers 
b)
Fish out of Water 
c)
Follow your dreams 
d)
Always play baseball 
114.
"You can do it!" shouted her father, as he pushed Chloe and let go.  She was going on her own, but suddenly fell.  She cried, but said, "Again, daddy!" This time she went farther but fell into the ditch.  A few moments later, she was riding down the street, smiling from ear to ear.
a)
you should sacrifice for others
b)
your family will do anything for you
c)
when you are greedy, you will fall down
d)
you should never give up
115.
Jim was stacking boxes at work.  There was a certain height he had to reach.  He stretched his body, but could not reach to place the final box at the top.  Bill happened to see Jim struggling and came to his rescue, since he was a foot taller.
a)
teamwork can accomplish a goal
b)
tall people are the best
c)
work hard to reach a goal
d)
people can be like boxes
116.
What is the best way to rewrite these sentences? Sarah was great at math. Sarah was not very good at writing. 
a)
Sarah was great at math but she was not. Very good at writing. 
b)
Sarah was great at math. But not good at writing. 
c)
Sarah was great at math, but she was not very good at writing. 
d)
Sarah was great at math but she was not very good at writing. 
117.

The students began to study _____ five in their science books.

a)

chapter

b)

chaptr

c)

chaptar

118.

The first ______ was the study of the scientific method.

a)

leson

b)

lessen

c)

lesson

119.

The students had to pay close ______ and follow the directions that they were given.

a)

atention

b)

atenchion

c)

attention

120.

Choose the sentence that uses the correct grammar.

a)

Please bring cookies, candy, and cards to the Valentines Day party.

b)

Please bring cookies, candy, and cards to the Valentine’s day party.

c)

Please bring cookies, candy, and cards to the Valentine’s Day party.

d)

Please bring cookies, candy and cards to the Valentine’s Day party.

121.

Choose the sentence that uses the correct grammar.

a)

She didnt run in to the girl on purpose.

b)

She didn’t run into the girl on purpose.

c)

She didnt run into the girl on perpose.

d)

She didn’t run in to the girl on perpose.

122.

What change, if any, should be made in sentence 25?

(25) "That's why we usualy eat them at the beginning of they year."

a)

Change usualy to usually

b)

Insert a comma after why

c)

Change That's to That

d)

No change should be made in sentence 25

123.

What change should be made in sentence 35?

(35) "They have bringed plenty of good luck to this family.

a)

Change this to those

b)

Change bringed to brought

c)

Change They have to They're

d)

Change the period to an exclamation mark

124.

What change should you make in sentence 39?

(39) "I growed up on a farm.

a)

Change I to I've

b)

Change growed to grew

c)

Change on to in

d)

Make no change

125.

What does redo mean?

a)

To not do

b)

To be able to do

c)

To do again

d)

To do before

126.
What does unhappy mean?
a)
Not happy
b)
Happy again
c)
To be happy
d)
Happy before
127.

What does retest mean?

a)

To test again

b)

To test before

c)

To not test

d)

To be tested

128.
A prefix goes _________of a word.
a)
at the end
b)
at the beginning
c)
in the middle
129.

If tidy means clean, what does untidy mean?

a)

clean clearly

b)

not clean

c)

clean it again

d)

clean with your friend

130.

What does disagree mean?

a)

To agree

b)

To support the agreement

c)

To not agree

d)

To agree again

131.

What does misjudge mean?

a)

To wrongly judge

b)

To have judged

c)

To be a judge

d)

To support the judge

132.

What does reopen mean?

a)

To not open

b)

To open before

c)

To open again

d)

To wrongly open

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