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ELA: Trimester 1 Test Review

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person Omniscient

d)

3rd Person Objective

2.

Red looked across the prairie. He didn't see anything concerning. He wondered why Texas Joe had hollered like that. Texas Joe turned to him. The ghost that Texas Joe had just seen was gone. Texas Joe swatted at the air. Now he felt crazy. "You have to believe me, Red. It was just here," said Texas Joe. Red scowled at him in disbelief. "What was just here, Joe?" he asked. Red was angry with Texas Joe for disturbing his sleep for no apparent reason.

a)

3rd Person Limited

b)

3rd Person Objective

c)

3rd Person Omniscient

d)

First Person

3.

If you are confused about something in class, don't wait. Raise your hand and ask for help immediately. Do it while your teacher is still explaining the material. Your teacher will probably be happy that you are taking an active part in your education and should attempt to explain the material in a different way. If you are still confused, ask your teacher if he or she is available after class to give you additional instruction. You are worth it. Don't give up on yourself.

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person Limited

d)

3rd Person Omniscient

4.

The stars were burning brightly in the night sky. The evening breeze felt cool on my skin. It was the last night of summer break and I was calm, oddly calm. It's not that I was excited to go back to school. I wasn't. School is a lot of work for me. But I was excited to see my friends again, and I knew that she would be there.

a)

3rd Person Objective

b)

2nd Person

c)

1st Person

d)

3rd Person Limited

5.

Which POV uses "I, me, and my" to tell a story?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person objective

d)

3rd person omniscient

6.

Which POV uses "you" and "your" to tell a story?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person limited

d)

3rd person objective

7.

Which POV uses "he, she, and them" to tell a story? Check all that apply.

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person omniscient

d)

3rd person limited

8.

In 3rd person limited, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...

a)

1 character

b)

2 characters

c)

none of the characters

d)

all of the characters

9.
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
10.
A narrator can see and describe every characters' thoughts.
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person, limited
d)
third person, omniscient
11.

What is a NARRATOR?

a)

The main character, protagonist

b)

The person telling the story

c)

The author of the story

d)

The antagonist, the villain in the story

12.
This is an example of a simile
My father is a bear in the morning. 
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Simile or Metaphor:
My sister is like an angel in my life.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
14.
"The raindrops danced on the tabletop." The kind of figurative language used here is _______ 
a)
alliteration
b)
simile
c)
personification
d)
idiom
15.
The baby girl’s smile was the sun on dark days. 
What does this metaphor mean?
a)
The baby girl's smile made other people happy.
b)
When the baby girl smiled the sun would rise. 
c)
The baby never smiled. 
d)
The baby girl's smile made the moon come out. 
16.
What onomatopoeia goes best with this picture?
a)
Take-off!
b)
Pow!
c)
Blast!
d)
Fly
17.
Simile or Metaphor:
My life is a dream.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
18.
I am dying of shame is an example of...
a)
Metaphor
b)
Personification
c)
Simile
d)
Hyperbole
19.
Which of the following is a hyperbole?
a)
She is as pretty as a flower.
b)
She is the prettiest woman in the entire universe.
c)
She is a beautiful flower.
d)
She is very pretty.
20.
Read the sentence and choose the onomatopoeic word.
Saya was doing the dishes and the clanging pots awoke the baby.
a)
pots
b)
clanging
c)
dishes
d)
awoke
21.
Polly Peters positively played Ping-Pong.
a)
Metaphor
b)
Personification
c)
Alliteration
d)
Simile
22.
I was so tired after school, I slept for a month! 
a)
hyperbole
b)
simile
c)
alliteration
d)
metaphor
23.
Her new car cost an arm and a leg. 
a)
personification
b)
metaphor
c)
idiom
d)
alliteration
24.
What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
a)
Her hair is red.
b)
She talks really loudly.
c)
She gets really angry. 
d)
She spits when she talks. 
25.
"The bacon was sizzling and spitting in the fraying pan", is an example of 
a)
onamatopoeia
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
hyperbole
26.
"The fog crept across the lake", is an example of:
a)
hyperbole
b)
alliteration
c)
personification
d)
idiom
27.
I have a frog in my throat.
This is an example of:
a)
personification
b)
metaphor 
c)
alliteration
d)
idiom
28.

"Two out of three high school students fail to get enough sleep" is an example of:

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Reasoning

29.

The sentence that explains how or why the evidence supports a claim is ______

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

30.

How long should a claim statement be?

a)

As long as it takes

b)

1 clear sentence

c)

1 clear paragraph

d)

1 clear chapter

31.

There are two correct answers.


Evidence should always do what?

a)

Contain facts.

b)

Explain how and why something happens.

c)

Tell your opinions

d)

Tell the source of information.

32.

What is a claim?

a)

Answers a question or problem

b)

long and detailed paragraph

c)

Explains why something happened

33.

Evidence is your __________________

a)

Proof

b)

Question

c)

Reasoning

34.

Why do we need evidence?

a)

To answer a question

b)

To show how and why

c)

To prove our claim is true

35.

Which one of these is an evidence sentence starter?

a)

In conclusion, ...

b)

The data shows…

c)

This is important because…

36.

Summer is the best season of the year.

a)

This is an example of a claim.

b)

This is an example of evidence.

37.

Air Jordans are the coolest shoe on the market. This is an example of

a)

a claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

38.

According to a data table there were 3 times as many Air Jordan shoes sold than other shoes types. This an example of ...

a)

a claim

b)

evidence

c)

reasoning

39.

When writing a CER, the evidence is which of the following:

a)

Facts used to support your claim.

b)

The answer to the question.

40.

"Sleepy students are more likely to be tardy, absent, inattentive in the morning and less able to learn. Therefore students should prioritize getting more sleep."  This statement is an example of 

a)

a claim.

b)

a piece of evidence.

c)

reasoning.

41.
Question Image

Is oil more or less dense than water?

a)

Oil is less dense than water.

1.

Claim

b)

The oil floated on top of the water.

2.

Evidence

c)

Because the oil floated on the water, I know it is less dense.  Objects less dense than water float. 

3.

Reasoning

42.
Question Image

What caused droplets to appear on the outside of my soda can?

a)

The droplets on the outside of my soda can are condensation.

1.

Claim

b)

When I took the cold soda can outside in the warm weather the warm air around it turned into a liquid.

2.

Evidence

c)

Condensation is the conversion of gas to liquid.  When warm air cools down, like it did when it hit my cold can, it condenses back into a liquid. This formed the droplets on my soda can.   

3.

Reasoning

43.

What does the # symbol mean?

a)

Number my paragraphs / lines

b)

hash tag

c)

it identifies a specific number

44.

Why do I need to circle text?

a)

to identify important information

b)

to identify words that I don't know

c)

to identify important information

45.

I will use an asterick (*) to identify:

a)

key words and details

b)

important informaiton

c)

surprising information

46.

I will use a + / - symbol to :

a)

agree / disagree in an argumentative passage

b)

add / subtract

c)

identify positive and negative comments in a passage

47.

I will use the ? symbol when:

a)

text is confusing

b)

I am editing and the author forgot to put a ? in the correct spot

c)

to identify a character's question in a passage

48.

I will use the ! symbol when text is:

a)

confusing

b)

surprising

c)

connected to my life, and I am surprised about it.

49.

A connection we make between the text and our own personal life and experiences.

a)

text-to-self

b)

text-to-text

c)

text-to-world

50.

A connection we make between the text and the real world.

a)

text-to-self

b)

text-to-text

c)

text-to-world

51.

A connection we make between one text and another text.

a)

text-to-self

b)

text-to-text

c)

text-to-world

52.

Identify the text connection:


The character in the book Dragonwings reminds me of a character in the book Number the Stars. Both characters are brave.

a)

text-to-self

b)

text-to-text

c)

text-to-world

53.

Identify the text connection:


The part in the STORY where the boy is playing in the sand reminds ME of the time that I went to the beach with MY family. I had the best time.

a)

text-to-self

b)

text-to-text

c)

text-to-world

54.

Making text connections deepens our understanding of the text and helps us become better readers.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Identify the text connection:


I read a STORY about a woman who was afraid of black cats. It reminded me of all the black cats that are abandoned in the WORLD.

a)

text-to-self

b)

text-to-world

c)

text-to-text

56.

Identify the text connection:


In the book I am reading Jan goes to a new school, just like I did. I remember feeling like everyone ignored me and missing my home, so I can relate to what she’s going through.

a)

text-to-self

b)

text-to-text

c)

text-to-world

57.

What caused Percy to be placed in Cabin 11?

a)

Mr. D put him there because he doesn't like Percy

b)

He is undetermined

c)

He was determined

58.

What does Chiron say about the Greek gods?

a)

They used to exist

b)

They are really only myths

c)

They still exist today

59.

What is strange about the man who is guarding Percy when he first arrives at camp?

a)

He is a Minotaur

b)

He has blue eyes

c)

He has eyes all over his hands and face

60.

Which of the following is NOT at Camp Half-Blood?

a)

archery range

b)

blueberry fields

c)

cabins

d)

volleyball courts

61.

Why is Montauk special to Sally Jackson?

a)

It's where she can relax and be away from Gabe

b)

It's where she grew up

c)

It's where she met Percy's father

62.

Who is Clarisse's father?

a)

Hermes

b)

Mr. D

c)

Zeus

d)

Ares

63.

Who is Annabeth's mom?

a)

Hera

b)

Medusa

c)

Athena

d)

Aphrodite

64.

Who is Luke's father?

a)

Mr. D

b)

Zeus

c)

Hermes

d)

Ares

65.

Who is Mr. D's father?

a)

Chiron

b)

Hermes

c)

Zeus

d)

Hades

66.

Chiron is half-man and half-horse, he is a ....

a)

minion

b)

satyr

c)

centaur

d)

minotaur

67.

Grover is half-man and half-goat, he is known as a .....

a)

centaur

b)

satyr

c)

minotaur

68.

In the story about the gods and titans, who was Kronos and what happened to him after the gods defeated him?

a)

Kronos was a titan who was sliced up by his children and sent to the

underworld

b)

Kronos was Percy’s stepfather that smelled bad

c)

Kronos was a titan who ruled the word eternally

69.

The Big Three made an oath to...

a)

Not fight with each other

b)

To not have any children with mortals

c)

To get along to make their father mad

70.

What appears over Percy's head after the game of Capture the Flag that indicates who is father is?

a)

A seahorse

b)

A trident

c)

A dolphin

71.

Who does Chiron believe is behind the theft of the lightning bolt?

a)

Mr. D

b)

Hades

c)

Hermes

d)

Percy

72.

What did Luke give Percy?

a)

A Yankees cap

b)

A ballpoint pen

c)

A pair of sneakers

73.

Why are some campers never able to leave Camp Half-Blood?

a)

They love it and don't ever want to leave!

b)

They are scared they may get chosen to go on a quest

c)

It is too dangerous for them to leave as they may attract some monsters in the mortal world.

74.

Olympus is currently......

a)

in Athens, Greece

b)

on the 600th floor of the Empire State Building

c)

on the 600th floor of the Chrysler Buidling

75.

When Zeus broke the vow he made on the River Styx, who suffered?

a)

Percy

b)

Mr. D

c)

Annabeth

d)

Thalia