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WorksheetsWeek 9 Quiz (G8)
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 23mins
Lucia snatched up the dirty clothes that were strewn across the floor and haphazardly tossed them into the laundry basket her mother had placed outside the door. Then, she organized her desk, cramming markers, glue sticks, and other tools of the learning trade wherever they would fit inside the drawers. She jammed trash into the wastebasket until not one more piece could fit and pulled the bag out to take downstairs. Finally, she made her bed and summoned for her mother to come do her white-glove inspection.
Read this sentence from the story.
Finally, she made her bed and summoned for her mother to come do her white-glove inspection.
Based on this sentence, the reader can conclude that Lucia’s mother —
is concerned about the bed being made correctly
wears gloves to protect her hands while she cleans
has high standards for cleanliness
insists that Lucia make her bed every day
Jose desperately wanted to finish his homework before he arrived home. His gaming system had patiently waited the entire day for his return. He couldn’t disappoint it. Just thinking about the fun they would have together was distracting enough, but the noise generated by the other kids talking and laughing around him made it nearly impossible to concentrate. With the decibel level of the engine and the squeaking of the brakes at every stop added in, there was no way he could finish his homework here. Jose conceded that he would indeed have to let his faithful companion down.
Jose’s thoughts in this paragraph help the reader understand that he —
does not get along well with other children
is a responsible boy who is committed to his priorities
cares less about his studies than he does playing video games
is easily irritated when things do not go as he has planned
Cami was just beginning to understand why her best friend, Julia, loved riding horses so much. When Julia had first asked her to join her for a Saturday ride through the canyon, Cami was hesitant. She had never been on a horse before, and they were such large, powerful creatures. An hour into the ride, she was having a blast. Smokey, the painted stallion she was riding, was so passive and minded her every command with ease. That was until without warning he reared up on its hind legs, pawed at the air and neighed loudly. Cami tightened her legs around Smokey’s body and pulled back firmly on the reins.
Why was Cami most likely hesitant to go horseback riding with her friend?
She was worried that she would laugh at her lack of equestrian skills.
She already had plans for Saturday afternoon.
She did not want to look foolish next to Julia who was an experienced rider.
She feared that the horses might harm her.
As his mother laid on the horn from outside, Tom ran down the stairs, grabbed his backpack from the kitchen, and quickly snatched a Pop Tart from the open box on the counter. As he hurried out the front door, he reminded himself that he would be 16 in just one month. Then, he would never have to depend on anyone else for a ride to school.
The author most likely included Tom’s thoughts to show that —
his mother insists that he be to school before the tardy bell
he knows that it is important to be on time
his mother is an impatient person
he is frustrated with his situation
Breathing heavily, Lulu plopped down on the front porch step. She wiped the sweat from her face and drained the entire bottle of water in one gulp.
Lulu’s actions in the sentence help the reader understand that —
she lives in Houston
it is a hot and muggy day
she just arrived home from school
a dog was chasing her
As she stood in the line with her mother, Sanjy heard the people around her talking. They were claiming that this was the most important election in the past 50 years. She didn’t quite understand why, but she knew it must be true. Her mother had brought her along to “witness history in the making” and had said they would wait in the line all night long if they had to. She had even brought a bag of snacks and a blanket, just in case Sanjy got hungry and tired. The little girl stretched her neck from side to side to look at the line in front of and behind them. The line of voters seemed to be growing by the second, and no one appeared to mind the long wait. It looked like they really would be spending the night with strangers.
Read this sentence from the story.
Her mother had brought her along to “witness history in the making” and had said they would wait in the line all night long if they had to.
What can the reader infer about Lucia’s mother based on this sentence?
She thinks that history is he most important subject in school.
She believes that it is important to expose Sanjy to life-changing events.
She is a stubborn woman.
She doesn’t like being alone in a crowd.
Jose desperately wanted to finish his homework before he arrived home. His gaming system had patiently waited the entire day for his return. He couldn’t disappoint it. Just thinking about the fun they would have together was distracting enough, but the noise generated by the other kids talking and laughing around him made it nearly impossible to concentrate. With the decibel level of the engine and the squeaking of the brakes at every stop added in, there was no way he could finish his homework here. Jose conceded that he would indeed have to let his faithful companion down.
Based on Jose’s description of his surroundings, the reader can conclude that he is —
in office hours with his homeroom teacher
traveling home from a trip with parents
in the cafeteria at school
riding home on a school bus
.
What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?
A prefix is added to the ____________ of the word.
begining
end
the prefix dis- means:
with
again
not
without
If a child does not behave well, he-
behavful
misbehaves
behavless
rebehaves
The prefix sub- means...
not
into
over
under
across
Re- means...(choose two)
back
after
again
before
under
Think of Mistake, Misunderstand, Misspell. What does mis- mean?
across
wrong
not
together
What is the central idea of the information under the subheading "Traveling Light"?
Immigrants take as many of their personal belongings as possible when coming to the U.S.
Many immigrants leave any belongings they may have behind.
Modern immigrants bring many more items from their birth country compared to immigrants of the past.
All of the above.
In "Precious Possessions" the author explains that the most common items immigrants bring to the U.S. are
religious.
reminders of their homeland.
useful items.
all of the above.
Which detail from the subheading "Sentimental Journeys" best explains why immigrants bring remembrances of the past?
"And of course, young children (and some not so young) can be counted on to bring a favorite teddy bear."
"Parents' or grandparents' wedding ring are seldom neglected."
"Things that have been in the family for a long time help new arrivals feel more at home or less alone."
"Remembrances of old lives take up immigrant suitcase space, too."
Choose 3 words from this week's vocabulary lesson and write their meanings. (You will be judged on both spelling and definition)
