WorksheetsUnit 1 Review
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 3hrs 20mins
Read the following paragraph.
(1) Many of the bees were robots! (2) I almost thought they were real. (3) They
moved like real bees. (4) They were much larger than real bees.
Which is the best way to revise sentence 1?
For me, the bees were robots.
When looking, many of the bees were robots.
To my surprise, many of the bees were robots!
Surprised, many of the bees were robots!
Read the following paragraph.
(1) Until 2006, scientists said there were nine planets in our solar system. (2) However,
scientists changed their minds about Pluto. (3) Pluto is much smaller than the other
eight planets. (4) In fact, scientists finally found other objects far out in the solar system
that are somewhat larger than Pluto is. (5) Therefore, they decided that Pluto is not
special enough to be called a planet.
Which of these is BEST to add after sentence 5 to maintain the tone of the report?
Textbooks that still call Pluto a planet just go to show that people cannot trust
everything they read.
Pluto is a good example of how new discoveries can change the way scientists
think about the universe.
Think about it this way: at least students here on Earth do not have to worry
about learning about Pluto anymore.
As far as scientists go, it looks as if Pluto is now just another lonely object flying
around out there far away in space.
Convey means:
restate in your own words
introduce a new idea
make something known
identify the topic
Which sentence is the MOST concise way to combine the sentences while maintaining their
meaning?
The panda juggled china plates. She also rode a red bicycle.
The panda juggled china plates and rode a red bicycle.
The panda rode a red bicycle and then juggled china plates.
The panda juggled china plates and then she rode a red bicycle.
The panda rode a bicycle and juggled plates.
What is a theme?
a story line
the topic/subject
a universal truth about life and people
the time and place of an event
Which of the following statements about theme is TRUE?
Authors NEVER use the same theme twice
Themes only repeat in short stories
All poems have the same theme
The same themes can occur in different stories/different authors
What could be an example of a theme?
Friendship
Being prepared often leads to success.
How to bake chocolate chip cookies
Helping others
What is the theme?
What is the theme of this story?
Respect your elders.
Don't steal.
Don't be lazy.
Help others because what goes around comes around.
Theme is a one word topic.
True
False
Theme is a message or a lesson.
True
False
Theme is usually told to you in the story.
True
False
The theme must be inferred.
True
False
Theme is about life, people, and the world we live in.
True
False
Theme should be put into a sentence or "thematic statement".
True
False
Topic or Thematic Statement?
Family
Topic
Thematic Statement
Topic or Thematic Statement?
People without strong families may rely on other groups for a sense of community.
Topic
Thematic Statement
Topic or Thematic Statement?
Independence
Topic
Thematic Statement
Topic or Thematic Statement?
Independence is necessary to grow up, though it can be scary at times.
Topic
Thematic Statement
It is okay to use a "cliche" (an overused, common phrase) as my theme statement.
True
False
Select ALL common cliches from below.
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
Cooperation is the key to success.
What goes around comes around.
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
A theme is a life lesson.
True
False
A theme can be one word.
True
False
A story can have multiple themes.
True
False
"Friendship" is an example of a...
Topic
Theme
"It's important to tell the truth." This is an example of a...
Topic
Theme
A theme is a universal statement.
True
False
"Hard work pays off in the end." This is an example of a...
Topic
Theme
"Acceptance" is an example of a...
Topic
Theme
"Sarah won the spelling bee because she believed in herself."
This is an example of a theme.
True
False
Which of the following is an example of a theme?
Happiness
Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.
Jack risked his life to save Jane.
Don't judge others by the way they look.
A story's theme is usually stated directly in the text.
True
False
A story's theme is usually hidden in the text. We have to infer it.
True
False
Which of the following is an example of a theme?
Respect
Shrek saved Fiona from the dragon.
Your past does not define you.
Courage
A topic tells what a story is mostly about in one to two words.
True
False
Where can a reader find the theme in MOST stories?
It stated directly in the text.
A character tells you.
The reader must understand what the character has learned and infer the theme.
Books or movies do not have themes.
“Mr. Sky, I have lived a long time.I have seen it all,
And what they say is true.
There is nothing new under the sun.”
“Really?” said Sky.
And from six miles up, he dropped
A single snowflake.
Which sentence describes the theme of the poem?
Kevin wasn't worried about his book report. He had three whole weeks to get it done. There was no reason to start right away, because he just got a new video game.
Two weeks passed and Kevin still hadn't picked out a book. By the time he finally got to the library, there wasn't enough time to read the book and write the report. Kevin failed the whole assignment.
Kevin should have done his report first.
Don't put things off until the last minute.
School work is more important the playing.
Which sentence is a theme?
I like ice cream.
Shaw is a great school.
Be happy with what you have.
Which is NOT a theme sentence?
Always tell the truth.
Accept others differences.
He likes math the best.
Family is important.
Math Drama
In math class, Mr. Carico handed the students their graded tests. Nicole showed her friend Maura the score she had gotten. It was bad. Maura, on the other hand, had gotten an A.
On the bus ride home, Nicole and Maura were talking about the math homework for that night. "I just don't get this stuff," Nicole said. "I guess I'll bomb the next test, too."
"Look, let's do the math homework together. I can help you," said Maura.
Nicole shook her head. "No, I'll figure it out."
Maura shrugged. "Okay," she said.
That evening, Maura called Nicole. "I'm bored. What are you up to?" Maura asked.
Nicole had been struggling with the math homework but didn't want to say so. Clearly, Maura had already finished. "Just getting ready for bed. I'm beat," Nicole lied.
"It's not even nine!"
Nicole bristled. "Well I'm tired, okay? It's not my fault you're bored."
Maura was silent for a moment. Then she quietly said she had to go. Nicole hung up, too, and grabbed her pencil again. But the longer she stared at her worksheet, the more the problems looked like a jumble of meaningless symbols. She took a deep breath and reached for her phone.
"Yeah?" Maura answered.
Nicole told her the truth. "I'm sorry I was a jerk earlier. I was in a bad mood because I was stuck on the homework. I guess I was feeling resentful that you finished already."
Maura said she understood.
"Do you think . . . would you still be willing to help me?" Nicole asked meekly.
"Of course," Maura said. "Like I said, I'm bored. I need something to do."
On the next math test, Nicole got an A.
The theme of this passage is- Don't let pride keep you from asking for help.
What line best supports this theme?
"Do you think . . . would you still be willing to help me?"
Nicole had been struggling with the math homework but didn't want to say so.
But the longer she stared at her worksheet, the more the problems looked like a jumble of meaningless symbols.
Math is the hardest subject of all.
The reader sees the pronouns I, me, and we.
Seems to be a bolder approach. Lots of the pronoun YOU, YOU'RE, and YOU'LL.
Which statement is correct?
Everybody, including authors and readers, has a point of view.
An author’s point of view and his purpose are the same thing.
Point of view determines if the writing persuades, entertains, or informs.
A point of view does not influence the way most authors write.
How does an author develop a specific point of view?
By carefully choosing the right words and descriptions
By quoting facts geared to persuade the reader
By relying on third-person omniscient to create stronger plots
By expressing multiple personal opinions and biases
Which statement about third person limited point of view is correct?
The narrator is an internal voice that employs several points of view in order to effectively tell the story.
The narrator is an internal voice that offers readers a deeper understanding of his or her actions.
The narrator is an external voice who only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.
The narrator is an external voice who knows the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters.
A layered and complex plots generally requires the author to write in
second-person
omniscient third-person
limited third-person
first-person
The main difference between third person limited and third person omniscient is
how many characters readers can hear and understand.
who the main character is within the story.
what type of pronouns the author chooses to use.
when the primary conflict is introduced.
FIRST PERSON point of view is when the narrator of the text is...
A main character in the story
An outsider
The reader telling the story
The author telling the story
The AUTHOR is...
The speaker in a text
The person who wrote the story
The person who told the story
A flat character
The NARRATOR is...
The person telling the story
The person who wrote the story
A flat character
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:
Examples of SECOND PERSON texts are...
Directions
Instructions
Make your own adventure books
Biographies
In THIRD PERSON point of view, the narrator is talking about...
Nobody
The speaker
Themselves
Someone else
THIRD PERSON OBJECTIVE is when the author reveals the thoughts and feelings of..
No characters
One character
More than one character
The author
THIRD PERSON LIMITED is when the author reveals the thoughts and feelings of..
No character
One character
More than one character
The author
THIRD PERSON OMNISCIENT is when the author reveals the thoughts and feelings of...
No characters
One character
More than one character
The author
Brandon stepped to the pitcher's mound. He held the ball in his mitt and adjusted his fingers on the seams. He could feel the pressure of the moment. It was the ninth inning. His team was up by one. The bases were loaded. "You can do it," Brandon thought to himself, but he felt hesitation in his heart. He stared at the batter. His name was Jimmy. Jimmy could sense Brandon's hesitation. He was going to capitalize on it. Jimmy was thinking that Brandon was going to throw it down the middle. He couldn't wait to take a swing. This was Jimmy's chance to be a hero and he had no intentions of blowing it.
What is the point of view?
First person
Second person
Third person objective
Third person omniscient
Rock music was playing through the speakers at the gas station. John jumped out the window of his yellow Jeep without opening the door. As he pumped gas into the Jeep, he danced to the rock music. A girl with blonde hair was walking past. She thought to herself, "Wow, he can really move!" John tipped his hat to her and winked, and then he continued his performance. John climbed onto the hood of his Jeep and began stomping, shaking his hips, and clapping. Gas overflowed from the tank of the Jeep and spilled onto the ground. John continued to strut his stuff.
What is the point of view?
First person
Second person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
Time travel is exhausting. It took me 200 million years to realize that. Well, actually it only took me a few seconds, but I first realized it about 200 million years ago. That was the first time that I traveled through time. "Try it!" said the mad scientist. "History needs you," he told me. I went with my gut.
What is the point of view?
First person
second person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
As you cross the crystal bridge, you hear the sound of two voices coming from the shores of the river. One of the voices sounds distressed. The other sounds angry. At the end of the crystal bridge is a herd of wild horses. You notice that they are stamping the ground violently. If you would like to go to the shore and find out who's talking, turn to page 47. If you'd like to approach the wild horses, turn to page 58.
What is the point of view?
First person
second person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
Our school, who's mascot was the Bald Eagle, was built over 50 years ago.
What is a non-restrictive element?
An element that limits the meaning of a sentence
An element that provides extra information but can be removed without affecting the sentence's meaning
An element that is necessary for the sentence to make sense
An element that changes the subject of the sentence
In the sentence 'A student, Tosha, likes drinking tea', what is the non-restrictive element?
A student
Tosha
Likes drinking tea
A student, Tosha, likes drinking tea
What is the non-restrictive element in the sentence 'Peter, who works at night, is going to visit me'?
Peter
Who works at night
Is going to visit me
Peter, who works at night, is going to visit me
What is the extra information provided by the non-restrictive element in the sentence 'I saw a deer in the forest, which I am not supposed to enter'?
I saw a deer in the forest
Which I am not supposed to enter
I saw a deer in the forest, which I am not supposed to enter
The fact that I am not supposed to enter the forest
Which of the following includes a nonrestrictive element?
The mice were nowhere to be seen.
As I worked, it occured to me that it was awfully bright for this hour of the night.
I wasn't scared. I patted out the fire and walked away.
I was cooking the steak. It was nine o'clock at night.
Our school, who's mascot was the Bald Eagle, was built over 50 years ago.
Which sentence contains a correctly punctuated non-restrictive element?
Ben Affleck, George Clooney, and Michael Keaton all played the character of Batman in the movies.
Amy planned to attend the party, so she mailed in her RSVP.
"Do you need a minute?" asked the server.
The hamburger, which was over-cooked, cost $9.95.
Which sentence contains a correctly punctuated non-restrictive element?
My best friend moved to Riverside, California.
Aren't you afraid that the movie will be too scary for your little sister?
My mother prefers, although I am not sure why, to wash her dishes with a washcloth.
Before Joe drove to the mall, he stopped at the ATM.
True or False:
Nonrestrictive clauses need commas.
True
False
A simile COMPARES 2 things using the words ____ or _____.
and, or
like, as
and, like
It was cold as ice in the classroom.
Simile
Not a simile
The students finished their assignment like ninjas.
Not a simile
Simile
It was a beautiful day to play outside.
Not a simile
simile
