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Early Finishers: Q1 Review

Total questions: 147

Worksheet time: 5hrs 54mins

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Date
1.

Which of the following is capitalized correctly?

a)

Jenny and i went to see aunt Debbie.

b)

Jenny and I went to see Aunt Debbie.

c)

Jenny and I went to see aunt Debbie.

d)

jenny and I went to see Aunt Debbie.

2.

Which of the following is capitalized correctly?

a)

I really loved the book, Walk two Moons.

b)

i really loved the book, Walk two Moons.

c)

I really loved the book, Walk Two Moons.

d)

I really loved the Book, Walk two Moons.

3.

Which of the following is capitalized correctly?

a)

On Sunday we will celebrate my Birthday.

b)

On Sunday we will celebrate my birthday.

c)

On sunday we will celebrate My birthday.

d)

On Sunday we will celebrate My Birthday.

4.

Which of the following is capitalized correctly?

a)

Bill and i will watch superman next week.

b)

Bill and I will watch superman next week.

c)

Bill and I will watch Superman next week.

d)

Bill and I will watch Superman next Week.

5.

Which of the following is capitalized correctly?

a)

The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe is my favorite book.

b)

The Lion, the Witch, And the Wardrobe is my favorite book.

c)

The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe is my favorite book.

d)

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is my favorite book.

6.

Which of the following is capitalized correctly?

a)

Is April your favorite month of the Season?

b)

Is April your favorite Month of the season?

c)

is April your favorite month of the Season.

d)

Is April your favorite month of the season?

7.

Which of the following is capitalized correctly?

a)

Pearson middle school opened in August, 2015.

b)

Pearson Middle school opened in August, 2015.

c)

Pearson Middle School opened in august, 2015.

d)

Pearson Middle School opened in August, 2015.

8.

Which of the following is capitalized correctly?

a)

I would like to meet president Barack Obama.

b)

I would like to meet President Barack Obama.

c)

I would like to meet president barack Obama.

d)

i would like to meet president Barack Obama.

9.

Which of the following is capitalized correctly.

a)

My Uncle wrote the book Change of Heart.

b)

My uncle wrote the book Change Of Heart.

c)

My uncle wrote the book Change of Heart.

d)

My Uncle wrote the book Change Of Heart.

10.

Which of the following is capitalized correctly?

a)

The call of the wild was written by Jack London.

b)

The Call Of the Wild was written by Jack London.

c)

The Call of the Wild was written by Jack London.

d)

The Call Of The Wild was written by Jack London.

11.

Which punctuation do I use in this sentence?


What are the seven continents in the world

a)

question mark ?

b)

period .

c)

exclamation mark !

12.

Which punctuation do I use in this sentence?


After school, I had to study for my test

a)

question mark ?

b)

period .

c)

exclamation mark !

13.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

There's a spider on my bed," I screamed!

b)

"There's a spider on my bed," I screamed!

c)

"There's a spider on my bed, I screamed!

14.
When should a word be capitalized?
a)
Beginning of Sentence
b)
Important Words in a Title
c)
Proper Nouns
d)
All of these 
15.
Which word should be capitalized in this sentence?
My cousin max has a really cool new bike.
a)
Max
b)
Bike
c)
None of the words should be capitalized
d)
Cool
16.
My sister and i drove to the beach last week for fun. 
a)
capitalize i
b)
capitalize beach
c)
lowercase My
d)
capitalize week
17.

Which of these words should be capitalized?

a)

tuesday

b)

winter

c)

aunt

d)

library

18.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Tyler has a pencil and notebook and book in his backpack.

b)

Tyler has, a pencil notebook book, in his backpack.

c)

Tyler has a pencil, notebook, and book in his backpack.

d)

Tyler has a pencil, and notebook, book in his backpack.

19.

Which punctuation do I use for this sentence?


I can't believe I got a 100 on my reading and math tests

a)

question mark ?

b)

period .

c)

exclamation mark !

20.

What is the complete subject in the following sentence?

Ms. Duarte's class plays games.

a)

Ms. Duarte's class

b)

plays

c)

class

d)

plays games

21.

What is the complete subject in the following sentence?

The new Jordan shoes are $210.

a)

shoes

b)

are $210

c)

are

d)

The new Jordan shoes

22.

The eager students.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Sentence Fragment

23.

The museum guide bought our tickets this morning.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Sentence Fragment

24.

My mother bought new clothes for the new school year.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Sentence Fragment

25.

Students with perfect attendance.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Sentence Fragment

26.

Her flight was eight hours long.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Sentence Fragment

27.

Ate Mcdonald's last night.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Sentence Fragment

28.

A bag of coins ripped and spilled everywhere.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Sentence Fragment

29.

The vase of flowers.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Sentence Fragment

30.
The plot element where the author ties up all of the loose ends
a)
Climax
b)
Expostion
c)
Falling Action
d)
Resolution
31.
Which plot element does the author introduce the characters?
a)
Exposition
b)
Climax
c)
Resolution
d)
Conflict
32.
What happens during the rising action?
a)
Character tries to resolve the problem, but fails
b)
Character begins their journey upward
c)
The conflict takes place
d)
The resolution
33.
When the character does not change throughout the text, which word best describe that character?
a)
Dynamic
b)
Flat
c)
Round
d)
Static
34.
Where the greatest suspense or action takes place
a)
Exposition
b)
Climax
c)
Resolution
d)
Rising Action
35.
When the character changes throughout the text and the author reveals various sides of the character
a)
Dynamic and Static
b)
Round and Flat
c)
Dynamic and Round
d)
Static and Flat
36.
Actions or events that happen after the turning point in the text
a)
Climax
b)
Falling Action
c)
Resolution
d)
Rising Action
37.

Villain or opposing force in a story; usually "bad" character

a)

Protagonist

b)

Antagonist

c)

Narrator

d)

Ms. Olofson

38.

Main character of a story; usually "good" character

a)

Protagonist

b)

Antagonist

c)

Narrator

d)

Ms. Olofson

39.

Setting must include which TWO components

a)

Time

b)

Place

c)

City

d)

State

40.

What is the CONFLICT of a story?

a)

The problem

b)

The main characters

c)

The highest point of excitement

d)

Same as the setting

41.

If an author wants two characters to speak to each other out loud they call it _________.

a)

Dialogue

b)

Suspense

c)

Characters

d)

Setting

42.

_________ is when an author uses 5 sense words to help the reader picture the story in their head

a)

Imagery

b)

5 senses

c)

Characters

d)

Description

43.

The central idea or overall lesson to be learned in a story

a)

Theme

b)

Tone

c)

Mood

d)

Setting

44.

What happens in a story or the events that make up a story is called the ...

a)

Plot

b)

Story

c)

Events

d)

Elements

45.
Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the introduction, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
a)
characters, conflict 
b)
characters, falling action 
c)
climax, conflict 
d)
conflict, resolution
46.
In this element of plot the author introduces the characters and setting...
a)
Resolution
b)
Climax
c)
Exposition
d)
Rising Action 
47.
What is conflict?
a)
a struggle between two forces
b)
The time and location in which a story takes place 
c)
how the author arranges events to develop his basic idea
d)
The person in a work of fiction
48.

What is #3 called on the plot diagram?

a)

Exposition

b)

Inciting Incident

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

49.
What is #2 called on the plot diagram?
a)
Rising Action
b)
Exposition
c)
Climax
d)
Falling Action
50.
What is #4 called on the plot diagram?
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising Action
c)
Falling Action
d)
Resolution
51.
What is #1 called?
a)
Introduction
b)
Conflict
c)
Rising Action
d)
Exposition
52.
What is #5 called on the plot diagram?
a)
Exposition
b)
Climax
c)
Resolution
d)
Falling Action
53.

A character who doesn't change throughout the story is a

a)

static character

b)

round character

c)

flat character

d)

dynamic character

54.

A character who changes or grows over the course of the story is a

a)

dynamic character

b)

round character

c)

static character

d)

flat character

55.

At the beginning of the story, Mrs. Smith is very upset that she must teach kindergarten this year. She is worried that she won’t know how to treat the young students. At the end of the story, Mrs. Smith is sad that she won’t be teaching kindergarten next year, because this was the best school year she’s ever had. Mrs. Smith is a _______________ character.

a)

Static

b)

Dynamic

c)

Flat

d)

Antagonist

56.

Keith must find a way to earn $100 before the end of the month if he wants to go on an expensive field trip at school. His brother, who is jealous of him, tries to thwart his efforts to earn money. His brother is most likely the_____________.

a)

Dynamic character

b)

Antagonist

c)

Protagonist

d)

Flat character

57.

In this story, the bus driver’s name is Al. The reader knows his name, and that he drives the bus every day. Al doesn’t participate in the plot other than driving the bus. Al is likely a _________________ character.

a)

Flat

b)

Round

c)

Protagonist

d)

Dynamic

58.
Which scenario would make someone a static character? 
a)
A protagonist becomes more powerful and knowledgeable over time
b)
A protagonist starts off as a good character, but becomes evil 
c)
An antagonist eventually becomes kind
d)
An antagonist remains evil throughout the story 
59.

A character who doesn't change throughout the story is a

a)

static character

b)

round character

c)

flat character

d)

dynamic character

60.

A character who changes or grows over the course of the story is a

a)

dynamic character

b)

round character

c)

static character

d)

flat character

61.

At the beginning of the story, Mrs. Smith is very upset that she must teach kindergarten this year. She is worried that she won’t know how to treat the young students. At the end of the story, Mrs. Smith is sad that she won’t be teaching kindergarten next year, because this was the best school year she’s ever had. Mrs. Smith is a _______________ character.

a)

Static

b)

Dynamic

c)

Flat

d)

Antagonist

62.

Keith must find a way to earn $100 before the end of the month if he wants to go on an expensive field trip at school. His brother, who is jealous of him, tries to thwart his efforts to earn money. His brother is most likely the_____________.

a)

Dynamic character

b)

Antagonist

c)

Protagonist

d)

Flat character

63.

In this story, the bus driver’s name is Al. The reader knows his name, and that he drives the bus every day. Al doesn’t participate in the plot other than driving the bus. Al is likely a _________________ character.

a)

Flat

b)

Round

c)

Protagonist

d)

Dynamic

64.
Which scenario would make someone a static character? 
a)
A protagonist becomes more powerful and knowledgeable over time
b)
A protagonist starts off as a good character, but becomes evil 
c)
An antagonist eventually becomes kind
d)
An antagonist remains evil throughout the story 
65.

John is a doctor working against the clock to find a cure for a disease that is threatening the human race. Despite all odds, he meets the challenge. John is the

a)

protagonist

b)

antagonist

c)

static character

d)

minor character

66.
This type of character is not complex. He or she has only one or two main ideas or emotions.
a)
Round Character
b)
Flat Character
67.
This type of character has a lot of emotions, beliefs, ideals, concerns, and thoughts.
a)
Flat Character
b)
Round Character
68.

the character who causes the conflict the main character must face

a)

antagonist

b)

protagonist

c)

round character

d)

static character

69.

In this story, Bryan is the main character’s brother. At the beginning of the story, he makes fun of the main character because of her hair cut. At the end of the story, he continues to make fun of the character. Bryan is most likely a

a)

static character

b)

dynamic character

c)

protagonist

d)

flat character

70.
Which scenario would make someone a dynamic character? 
a)
A character breaks her arm. 
b)
A character cuts his hair. 
c)
A character gains a new perspective on life. 
d)
A character dies by the end of the story. 
71.
Which scenario would make someone a static character? 
a)
A protagonist becomes more powerful and knowledgeable over time
b)
A protagonist starts off as a good character, but becomes evil 
c)
An antagonist eventually becomes kind
d)
An antagonist remains evil throughout the story 
72.
Even though she loved to dance, Shannon was nervous about joining the dance team.  She tried out and made it, but never said a word to anyone.  At each dance practice, Shannon got a little more comfortable with her team.  By the end of the season, not only did she make friends, but she even taught the team a few dance moves.
a)
dynamic character
b)
flat character
c)
static character
d)
antagonist
73.

A ______ is any person, animal, or figure represented in a work of literature.

a)

plot

b)

character

c)

conflict

d)

setting

74.

the character/force in conflict with the main character

a)

protagonist

b)

antagonist

c)

flat character

d)

round character

e)

minor character

75.

a character we know a lot about

a)

static character

b)

dynamic character

c)

flat character

d)

round character

e)

protagonist

76.

a character we don't know much about

a)

static character

b)

dynamic character

c)

flat character

d)

round character

e)

antagonist

77.

a character who undergoes an important internal change throughout the story

a)

static character

b)

dynamic character

c)

flat character

d)

round character

e)

minor character

78.

a character mentioned only briefly in the story

a)

static character

b)

dynamic character

c)

major character

d)

minor character

e)

flat character

79.

Check for Understanding:


Which sentence is written objectively.


Check all that apply:

a)

Barack Obama is the first black President of the United States of America.

b)

When Obama became President, it was the biggest and most important election in the history of our country.

c)

Barack Obama graduated from Harvard University, the best college in America.

d)

Barack Obama was the 44th President of the United States of America.

80.
When the teacher spoke the directions verbatim, she also had the exact same thing written on the worksheet she gave to each student.
a)
word for word
b)
in secret
c)
different
d)
loudly
81.
There was a variety of foods to choose from at the buffet: six kinds of salad dressing, seven different types of breads, and at least a dozen different desserts!
a)
mixture
b)
similarity
c)
delicious 
d)
hunger
82.
The teacher offered all of the students an incentive: "If you will all bring your reports back tomorrow, I will give you candy!"
a)
conversation
b)
reward
c)
discouragement 
d)
conflict
83.
After the tornado swept through our town, many homes were destroyed.  It took nearly three weeks to refurbish our home well enough to move back in to.
a)
rickety or unbalanced
b)
destruction or tear down
c)
renovate or fix
d)
supportive or helpful
84.
On a Monday morning, my students are usually lethargic.  While I talk, they lay their heads down on their desk, they are slow to complete their work, and they do not even seem like they want to hurry out of the room when the bell rings.
a)
enthusiastic 
b)
lack of energy
c)
rushed
d)
wanting to work harder
85.
I hope that the heavy rain starts to diminish by later this afternoon.  I am kind of tired of carrying my umbrella around so much. 
a)
increase
b)
precipitation
c)
decrease
d)
evening
86.
I feel like my teacher gives very vague directions.  After she gets finished explaining the project, I am still not certain what it is we are supposed to be working on.
a)
secure and balanced
b)
deep in thought
c)
not clearly explained or understood
d)
lengthy conversation
87.
The students quickly dispel from the room during a fire drill and exit the building toward the baseball fields.
a)
showing up on time
b)
try to arrive
c)
force to go away
d)
not being balanced
88.
I know that the project is not due until next month, but I feel like we have made so much headway.  I think we will be able to turn it in two weeks early.
a)
moving backwards
b)
forward progress
c)
navigating carefully
d)
skipping ahead very quickly
89.
My little sister is a monster when she hasn’t had a nap.
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Idiom
90.
He's really on the ball!
a)
Simile 
b)
Metaphor
c)
Personification
d)
Idiom
91.
I was as sick as a dog on the day of the test.
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Personification
d)
Idiom
92.
The tropical storm slept for two days.
a)
Metaphor
b)
Personification
c)
Simile
d)
Hyperbole
93.
Silently, softly, the swan swam on the lake.
a)
hyperbole
b)
alliteration
c)
simile
d)
idiom
94.
The students were like ants crowded around the pizza box.
a)
alliteration
b)
onomatopeoia
c)
simile
d)
metaphor
95.
Teddy tiger tried tying teepees together. What type of figurative language is this sentence?
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
alliteration
96.
 I like pancakes so much I could eat a million of them. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
a)
idiom
b)
alliteration
c)
personification
d)
hyperbole
97.
Drip, Drop, Drip, Drop went the rain drops falling on the roof of the house. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
a)
alliteration
b)
onomatopeoia
c)
metaphor
d)
personification
98.
The tree shook its branches angrily. What type of figurative language is being used in this sentence?
a)
simile
b)
personification
c)
alliteration
d)
onomatopeoia
99.
Definition: A comparison made by stating that one thing is something else
a)
Alliteration
b)
Simile
c)
Metaphor
d)
Hyperbole
100.
Definition: A comparison made using the words “like” or “as."
a)
Repitition
b)
Metaphor
c)
Personification
d)
Simile
101.
Definition: Words in a sentence or phrase that begin with the same sound.
a)
Free Verse
b)
Alliteration
c)
Metaphor
d)
Hyperbole
102.
Definition: Words that sound like the objects or actions to which they refer.
a)
Rhyme
b)
Ball
c)
Simile
d)
Onomatopoeia 
103.
Definition: A figure of speech in which objects are given human qualities
a)
Hyperbole
b)
Simile
c)
Metaphor
d)
Personification
104.

Pick out the simile.

a)

She is just like a race car because she is so fast!

b)

She is a race car speeding in the wind.

c)

She has a race car that winks at her each time she passes it.

105.

Pick out the personification.

a)

The tree is like a ghost to peer at.

b)

The tree swayed in the wind dancing to the music at night.

c)

The tree is an old man to me.

106.

Pick out the metaphor.

a)

Mrs. Harper was like a whole bottle of perfume she smelled so good.

b)

Mrs. Worth was as smart as a school book.

c)

Mrs. Cannon was like a peach.

d)

Dr. Tucker was an oak tree standing tall.

107.

Pick out the alliteration.

a)

Silly, Silly, Snakes , Snakes

b)

Peter was like a walking radio everywhere he went as he belted out the tune.

c)

Silly Snakes Slither Sometimes on Saturdays

108.

Pick out the hyperbole.

a)

The lesson was like a long winded train that we couldn't wait to go by.

b)

The lesson is going to go on forever, and it will keep going until the end of time.

c)

The lesson was a train stuck on the tracks.

109.
Change this sentence to correctly use a semicolon:
Gayle likes meatloaf, but she likes shrimp better.
a)
Gayle likes meatloaf; but she likes shrimp better.
b)
Gayle likes meatloaf; she likes shrimp better.
c)
Gayle likes meatloaf but she likes shrimp better.
110.
Change this sentence to correctly use a semicolon:
We don’t have to go if it rains, and I hope it rains.
a)
We don’t have to go if it rains and I hope it rains.
b)
We don’t have to go if it rains; and I hope it rains.
c)
We don’t have to go if it rains; I hope it rains.
111.
Change this sentence to correctly use a semicolon:
The library board met on Thursday, and it was an emergency meeting.
a)
The library board met on Thursday; and it was an emergency meeting.
b)
The library board met on Thursday; it was an emergency meeting.
c)
The library board met; on Thursday, and it was an emergency meeting.
112.
Change this sentence to correctly use a semicolon:
Thomas excelled in playing the tuba, yet he rarely needed to practice.
a)
Thomas excelled in playing the tuba; he rarely needed to practice.
b)
Thomas excelled in playing the tuba; yet he rarely needed to practice.
c)
Thomas; excelled in playing the tuba, yet he rarely needed to practice.
113.
Change this sentence to correctly use a semicolon:
There were five doughnuts left this morning, but now there are none.
a)
There were five doughnuts left this morning; but now there are none.
b)
There were five doughnuts; left this morning, but now there are none.
c)
There were five doughnuts left this morning; now there are none.
114.
Select the sentence or statement the has the correct punctuation.
a)
This store is sold out of batteries we’ll have to look elsewhere.
b)
This store is sold out of batteries; we’ll have to look elsewhere.
c)
This store is sold out of batteries, we’ll have to look elsewhere.
115.
Select the sentence or statement the has the correct punctuation.
a)
The movie only costs $2.25; you gave him $2.50.
b)
The movie only costs $2.25, you gave him $2.50.
c)
The movie only costs $2.25 you gave him $2.50.
116.
Select the sentence or statement the has the correct punctuation.
a)
This fruit juice is delicious you should try it.
b)
This fruit juice is delicious, you should try it.
c)
This fruit juice is delicious; you should try it.
117.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

He knocked several times, no one came to the door

b)

He knocked several times no one came to the door.

c)

He knocked several times: no one came to the door.

d)

He knocked several times; no one came to the door.

118.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

My sister loves mysteries; my brother likes comics.

b)

My sister loves mysteries, my brother likes comics.

c)

My sister loves mysteries: my brother likes comics.

d)

My sister loves mysteries my brother likes comics.

119.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

Here is what you need to get at the supermarket bananas bread milk and biscuits.

b)

Here is what you need to get at the supermarket: bananas bread milk and biscuits.

c)

Here is what you need to get at the supermarket: bananas, bread, milk, and biscuits.

d)

Here is what you need to get at the supermarket; bananas bread milk and biscuits.

120.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

The loudspeaker crackled; "The 5:30 p.m. flight to New York is now boarding."

b)

The loudspeaker crackled, "The 5:30 p.m. flight to New York is now boarding."

c)

The loudspeaker crackled: "The 5:30 p.m. flight to New York is now boarding."

d)

The loudspeaker crackled "The 5:30 p.m. flight to New York is now boarding."

121.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

Jack's best sport is basketball: his brother excels at football.

b)

Jack's best sport is basketball, his brother excels at football.

c)

Jack's best sport is basketball; his brother excels at football.

d)

Jack's best sport is basketball his brother excels at football.

122.
 Jane likes fruit however she does not like apples. 
a)
;however,
b)
,however;
c)
:however,
d)
As it is
123.
A theme is the big idea in a story. It's the message about people or the world that the author is trying to get across. Themes are universal, which means they are true in all times and all places. They apply to many different types of people.

Read the following passage from a story.
Rohan triumphantly lifted the trophy above his head. Despite all the obstacles, he had won. Beneath his cheerful exterior, he felt a twinge of the constant pain he’d learned to live with. Almost unconsciously, Rohan removed one hand from the trophy and rubbed the thin red scar that snaked around his ankle. He thought back to the surgery and the weeks spent lying in his bed, unable to compete. The months of exercises to strengthen his leg. “Rohan!” he heard the crowd scream, as if in slow motion. A smile broke across Rohan’s face, shattering his thoughts. He returned his hand to his trophy, firmly grasping it.

Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?
a)
Some goals are too hard to achieve even if you try many times.
b)
Through determination, you can overcome big challenges.
c)
You need the support of your family to overcome challenges.
d)
When you achieve a goal, you shouldn’t brag about it.
124.
Themes are about universal topics. For example, a topic could be compassion, relationships or fate. A theme is often stated as a judgment about one of these topics. For example, a theme about the topic of relationships could be "relationships teach you important lessons."

Which of the following could be the theme of a story?
a)
You can never turn your back on your family.
b)
A young girl returns to her family after moving far away.
c)
Most people have at least one brother or sister.
d)
“I’ll never speak to you again,” she said quietly to her mother.
125.
Stories that come from different parts of the world, cultures or time periods can have the same theme.

Read the following passage from a story.
Eriene gazed across the field, noticing how peaceful Creature's Cove seemed now. The only evidence of the battle were the scorched patches of earth dotting the landscape like a sunburn. Eriene clasped the jade pendant that dangled heavily under her robe. Her great-aunt's words echoed in her head. "This necklace has always belonged to the protector of what is good and just in the kingdom. Now, it belongs to you."
Eriene had passed her first test, the dragon no longer a threat to the kingdom's way of life. Wisps of smoke drifted up from the land that its poisonous breath had burned. Soon, new grass would poke through, and memories of the battle would recede into the past. But Eriene knew this was not the end. This dragon lay slain in the Yonderland. But its spirit would return again and again in different forms.

Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?
a)
Evil can easily be defeated.
b)
Good people are difficult to find.
c)
Good and evil always exist together in the world.
d)
People often forget the things they don't want to remember.
126.
The main idea is what the story is mostly about, or a quick summary of what happened. In contrast, the theme is the author's larger message that he or she wants the reader to take away.Read the following passage.
The last time George saw Charity, they were eight years old, building forts of dirt and sticks in the corner lot. When Charity's family moved to Texas, George was heartbroken. There were 500 miles between them, but to George, she may as well have moved to the moon. For a time, George mourned the loss of their friendship. But much to his surprise, a letter appeared in his mailbox the next week. It was the first of many sharp, funny letters in which Charity's unique personality lept off the page. Through this correspondence, George followed six years of events in Charity's life: her family's many moves, her struggles in school, her triumphs playing the violin. He hoped that she looked forward to his responses as much as he looked forward to hers.

What is the main idea of the passage?
a)
People can remain good friends even if they are separated.
b)
A boy remains friends with a girl who's far away by writing letters.
c)
As people grow up and go through hard times, they lose their innocence.
d)
A boy's relationship with a good friend ends after she moves away.
127.
In most stories, you have to analyze the characters' traits and the events of the plot to infer the theme. Characters are the people, animals or creatures in stories. The plot is the sequence of events in the story.

Read the following passage from a story.
Marta was stumped. She had turned the details of the case over and over in her head, trying to figure out the answer. The suspect had somehow entered the store, stolen the artwork and exited without leaving any trace or fingerprints. Marta paced, her movements matching her storm of thoughts. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed the new technological device she had been given to use, which she'd been avoiding like the plague. "I wonder…" she thought.
Hesitantly, Marta typed the details of the case into the device's keyboard. It whirred and spat out a list of similar cases and how they'd been solved. Reading through the information, Marta was amazed. She had been pondering for hours, but 30 seconds with this device, and she could find answer! With new respect, she rushed off.

Which detail from the passage provides the best clue that a theme of the story is "technology can have good effects"?
a)
"The suspect had somehow entered the store, stolen the artwork and exited without any trace or fingerprints."
b)
"Marta paced, her movements matching her storm of thoughts."
c)
"Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed the new technological device she had been given to use, which she'd been avoiding like the plague."
d)
"She had been pondering for hours, but 30 seconds with this device, and she could find her answer!"
128.
You and your friend might analyze the plot and the characters of a story and come up with two different correct themes.

Read the following passage from a story.
Wind whipped at Vanessa, Mo and Jaime's faces as they trudged up the mountain. "Do you have the ice samples?" Vanessa questioned Mo again."Why don't you carry them the rest of the way?" he responded irritably. Mo was digging into his backpack to retrieve the samples when suddenly, a gust of wind snatched them out of his hands, sending them tumbling down the mountain."
If we lose those, this was all for nothing!" Vanessa cried. The wind roared angrily, churning flakes of snow that had newly begun to fall. How far had the samples gone? The three scientists stared at each other in horrified silence."
I'll go back for them," Jaime spoke up quietly.
Vanessa and Mo looked at Jaime. He was the smallest and youngest of the group, barely strong enough to carry his large backpack.
"I'll go," he said louder.

Which sentence from the passage provides the best clue that a theme of the story is "Courage can be found in the people you least expect it"?
a)
"'Why don't you carry them the rest of the way?'" he responded irritably.
b)
"How far had the samples gone?"
c)
"The wind roared angrily, churning flakes of snow that had newly begun to fall."
d)
"He was the smallest and youngest of the group, barely strong enough to carry his large backpack."
129.
The theme of a story is the
a)
main character.
b)
message about life that the author expresses.
c)
sequence of events.
d)
short summary of what the story is about.
130.
What is a main idea?
a)
the main character in a story
b)
the message about life that an author expresses
c)
the sequence of events in a story
d)
a description of what the story is mostly about
131.
Which of the following could be the theme of a story?
a)
Fear is more dangerous than any beast.
b)
A brave young girl pretends to be a man and takes her father's place in the army.
c)
a fear of heights
d)
"I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too."
132.
Which of the following could be a theme of a story?
a)
a 35-year-old woman named Essie and her brother
b)
a small apartment in Marfa, Texas
c)
Telling the truth may cause pain, but in the end, it's better than lying.
d)
Essie lied to her brother about her identity for two years, but she finally decided to tell him the truth.
133.
Which of the following could be a theme of a story?
a)
Your past does not define you.
b)
returning home after a long time
c)
A man sees a group of people he used to work with a long time ago.
d)
an old man who used to be a farmer
134.
Read the following sentence.
A toad and a lizard learn to get along while on a journey through the wilderness.

The sentence above is an example of a
a)
plot
b)
character
c)
main idea
d)
theme
135.
Read the following sentence.
Friendship helps people get through hard times.

The sentence above is an example of a
a)
plot
b)
character
c)
main idea
d)
theme
136.
Read the following sentence.
A woman risks her life to spy for the Union during the Civil War.

The sentence above is an example of a
a)
plot
b)
character
c)
main idea
d)
theme
137.
Read the following passage from a story.
As Tai strummed the guitar, Charlesa looked at her with pride. For so long, Tai's fingers had clumsily tripped over the strings, but now she played the song with ease. Getting to this point hadn't been easy for Charlesa, either. She sighed, trying to bury the memories of all the screaming tantrums Tai had thrown. Once, she nearly threw her guitar against a wall. But now when Tai smiled, and the tune of "Sweet Home Alabama" floated out of the instrument, Charlesa smiled, too. It had been worth it.

Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?
a)
Playing a musical instrument is too much work.
b)
Hard work can bring great rewards.
c)
Friends shouldn't try to teach each other new things.
d)
It's OK to give up on yourself.
138.
Read the following passage from a story.
"Ajit is so excited to see you," he heard his mother shout into the phone. She always spoke louder on long-distance calls, as if raising her voice would help it travel across the Atlantic. "Aren't you, Ajit?" she demanded.
Ajit slumped in his chair, pushing wrinkled peas around his plate. His suitcases stood at attention in the hallway, holding eight weeks worth of shirts, pants and socks. Suddenly, a loud crash sounded.
"Patches!" his mother shrieked.In the hallway, Patches the cat stood next to an overturned suitcase and the remnants of a shattered vase. As Ajit's mother rushed to assess the damage, Patches sidled up to Ajit, rubbing his face against Ajit's leg. Ajit reached down to stroke him, and Patches looked up, blinking his green eyes. He stared at Ajit with his knowing look—a look that seemed to offer so much and ask for so little in return.

Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?
a)
Friendship is worth more than material goods.
b)
You must confront your past.
c)
Pets are more trouble than they're worth.
d)
The love of a pet is unlike any other.
139.

"Don't lie to me," his teacher warned him. "I'm tired of your constant excuses."

"It's not an excuse," Jayman whined. "My dog really did eat my homework."

This is an example of...

a)

Exposition

b)

Climax

c)

Dialogue

d)

External character traits

140.
the place, time period, and duration of a story is called-
a)
setting
b)
plot
c)
characters
d)
theme
141.

Personal narratives should always include:

a)

setting

b)

weather

c)

friends

d)

trees

142.

The people or creatures in the story that help the story develop

a)

Setting

b)

Character

c)

Plot

d)

Theme

143.
Dialogue is 
a)
Action at the end of the story
b)
The conversation between characters
c)
Authors point of view
d)
Chronological order
144.
The crucial decision or turning point in a story is called-
a)
exposition
b)
climax
c)
resolution
d)
rising action
145.
Which best describes the plot?
a)
The people in the story
b)
The end of the story
c)
The events that happen in the story
d)
A type of conflict
146.
A protagonist is
a)
The character with the most dialogue
b)
A genre of fiction
c)
The hero/main character of the story
d)
The author of the story
147.
The life lesson that the author hopes to share with the reader is called the
a)
conflict
b)
drama
c)
prediction
d)
theme

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