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WorksheetsDPSI REVISION FOR ENGLISH EXAMS
Total questions: 111
Worksheet time: 4hrs 47mins
The wind blew through his hair as the boy watched the clouds roll in. As the waves grew bigger and bigger, he decided it was time to ride home. What is the boy doing?
Eating breakfast
Sailing
Riding his bike
It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack. Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.
Got her sunglasses.
Made a sandwich.
Picked up her umbrella.
My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn. This story is about __________.
eating treats and popcorn
clowns
going to the circus
Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.
Sam is most likely going to ___________________.
the beach
school
the mall
Mary was standing on the sidewalk. Then, she saw a butterfly. She got a net. She chased the butterfly.
Mary will try to catch a spider.
Mary will run and play.
Mary will try to catch the butterfly in her net.
What does Inference mean?
finding details in a story
Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea
Giving a reason for your answer
What is evidence
Facts or information that is true
An object you use to sweep up dirt
Something that is broken
Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?
to entertain you witha story about a boy who worked hard
to teach how to play basketball
to persuade you to try out for the basketball team
John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.
What is the main idea?
John wants to climb a ladder.
John and Matt want to be firemen
Matt wants to hold a fire hose.
"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
What can you infer about Violet?
She is energetic
She is shy
She is mean
Direction: Read the text and then answer the questions
Ever since he was six years old, Nick had wanted to get a puppy. His parents always refused. They said he wasn’t capable of taking care of a puppy. “You have no idea how much work a puppy is,” Dad said. “You would have to housebreak the puppy, train the puppy to obey you, and groom it, too.”
“And then there’s taking the puppy to the vet, playing with it, and feeding it,” Mom added. “It’s not that I’m against having a puppy. But a puppy takes up a lot of time.”
Nick couldn’t think of a way that he could convince his parents that he was ready for a puppy. Then, he got an idea. “If I volunteer at the animal shelter,” he thought, “I’ll bet Mom and Dad will see that I’m ready to take care of a puppy!”
Which word tells a reader most about the text while previewing it?
obey
groom
idea
puppy
What is the problem in the text?
Nick’s parents think that he is not capable of taking care of a puppy
Nick is allergic to puppies.
Nick’s parents think that puppies are not a lot of work.
Nick’s parents think that the family should get a puppy right away.
A person who volunteers is someone who
studies for tests.
does no work at all.
gets a raise.
does work without being paid.
Nick’s parents say he isn’t capable of taking care of a puppy. Which word or phrase means capable?
interested
angry about
afraid of
able to
What does the phrase have no idea mean?
do not understand
can’t think
ran out of ideas
have an active imagination
Nick wanted a puppy, so he decided to become a volunteer at the animal shelter. He was hoping to convince his parents that he was ready to take care of a puppy. He volunteered at the shelter twice each week, on Tuesdays after school and on Saturdays.
While he was there, Nick did several things. He walked the dogs and washed and brushed them. Grooming the long-haired dogs took a long time! He cleaned up the dogs’ kennels, too. He also played with the puppies to help get them used to people. Sometimes he gave them baths as well. Once in a while, Nick spent time with the kittens and cats, but he preferred working with the dogs. There was always plenty to do at the shelter, so Nick was never bored.
- What does the first sentence tell about this text?
This text is about volunteering at an animal shelter.
This text is about taking shelter during a storm.
This text is about adopting an animal.
This text is about different animals.
What detail does the author include to explain why Nick plays with the puppies?
to help them learn to eat and drink
so he can stop being afraid of dogs
to help them get used to people
so he can learn about the different breeds of dog
To which word can the suffix –ing be added?
also
dogs
care
plenty
What is a kennel?
place for animals
kind of food
piece of clothing
helper
Which word means once in a while?
often
never
occasionally
daily
Nick volunteered at the animal shelter for three months. He learned a great deal about raising puppies and training them. Every time he learned something new, he practiced it. He also told his parents about what he was learning. He wanted to persuade them that he could be trusted with a puppy of his own. One afternoon, Dad picked Nick up from volunteering and asked him how the day went.
“Oh, it went great,” Nick answered enthusiastically. “They even let me help introduce the dogs to people who want to adopt them!”
“That’s terrific!” Dad answered with a grin. “I’m so glad you’re getting this experience. You’ll need it for our new puppy!”
“We’re getting a puppy?” Nick practically shouted. “That’s awesome! I can’t wait!”
Which question would help readers monitor their reading and understand the text?
Does Nick have a sister?
What do cats eat?
Will Nick get to have a puppy of his own?
What is the weather outside?
Why is Nick so interested in telling his parents what he is learning?
He does not want to volunteer at the shelter.
He wants to stay home from school.
He wants to persuade them to volunteer at the shelter.
He wants to persuade them that he can be trusted with a puppy.
Which word from the text makes a new word by adding the prefix re–?
grin
about
glad
told
Which is a synonym for convince?
practice
volunteer
trust
persuade
Which word helps to explain Nick’s behavior and mood at the end of the text?
learned
persuade
enthusiastic
help
Identify the homonyn in the sentence:
Do you like rock music?
a type of music
a stone
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
Where should I turn right?
correct
direction opposite of left
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
The campers made a fire to cook their hot dogs
Burning to produce heat, light and flames
To tell someone they've lost a job
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
The patient sat in the waiting room at the doctor's office.
a sick person
able to wait calmly
Identify the meaning of the underlined homonym.
The children sat on the floor in a ring.
the shape of a circle
a circular band worn as jewelry on a finger
What are the possible definitions of right? Choose ALL that apply,
the opposite of wrong
true or correct
to compose something on paper
the opposite of left
What's the homonym?
(a)
What's the homonym?
(a)
What's the homonym?
(a)
What's the homonym?
(a)
What's the homonym?
(a)
What's the homonym?
(a)
It can be a piece of jewelry. It also can be the sound of a telephone.
(a)
What is a homonym?
words with the same meaning, but different spelling and pronunciation
words spelled and pronounced the same with different meanings
words spelled the same, but with different meaning and pronunciation
The train,________,was carrying milk.
My mother, who had been waiting for the past 30 minutes, was beginning to question where the train was.
____which was louder every minute, _____.
Forever 21, _________ , has clothes for women and men.
My cousin, _________, decided to stay on the bench.
I like ____ sugar with my tea
a few
much
many
a little
Although he was feeling ill. He didn't take ____ medicine.
any
many
some
a lot
I can't make the apple pie. There are ____ apples left.
little
a little
a few
few
I'm sorry I must dash. I don't have ____ time left to catch the bus.
many
much
some
little
How ____ sweets would you like? How ____ does it cost for 1 kilo?
many / many
much / much
much / many
many / much
I like ____ sugar with my tea
a few
much
many
a little
Although he was feeling ill. He didn't take ____ medicine.
any
many
some
a lot
I can't make the apple pie. There are ____ apples left.
little
a little
a few
few
I'm sorry I must dash. I don't have ____ time left to catch the bus.
many
much
some
little
How ____ sweets would you like? How ____ does it cost for 1 kilo?
many / many
much / much
much / many
many / much
There is ____ cake and ____ coffee.
a few / some
a little / some
little / many
a lot of / few
Do we have ____fruit in the fridge?
We don't have ____, but we have 2 pineapples.
much / little
any / some
any / much
some / any
There are too ____ passengers for the train. ____ have to sit on the roof.
much / a few
a lot of / few
many / any
many / some
I spend ____ of my time reading books. There's not ____ else to do.
a lot / any
a little / many
a lot / much
some / some
There are ____ books in the library, but not ____ of them are in English.
a lot of / many
a few / any
a lot of / much __
many / a few
I have lost _______________ of money today.
a lot of
many
much
any
Do you have ______ homework to do today?
Yes. We have ______.
many / many
much / much
much / a lot
any / a few
Buy ___________ bread and cheese for the picnic if you want to help.
some
any
many
much
What clues does the title give about the poem?
It tells the reader about the tone of the poem.
It tells the reader about the form of the poem.
It tells the reader about the main message of the poem.
It tells the reader about the author's purpose for the poem.
What clues does the title give about the poem?
It tells the reader about the tone of the poem.
It tells the reader about the form of the poem.
It tells the reader about the main message of the poem.
It tells the reader about the author's purpose for the poem.
What do you notice about the form of this poem?
There is repetition in lines 3, 4, and 5.
The poem is adjusted to the right-hand side instead of the left-hand side.
The tone of the poem is silly.
The message of the poem is that we are very similar to others, with a few minor differences.
What do you notice about rhyme in this poem?
This poem has end rhyme in the 2nd and 4th lines of each stanza.
There are no rhymes in this poem.
This poem follows an AABB pattern thoughout each of the 4 stanzas.
The poem has 4 stanzas and 16 total lines because there are 4 lines per stanza.
Why does the author use repetition in this poem?
To make the poem more memorable.
To help the reader understand the tone of the poem.
To create a mood of light-heartedness in the reader.
To emphasize the message that people with imaginations are welcome in that space.
What do you notice about the rhythm of this poem?
The poem has an AABB end rhyme pattern.
The stressed and unstressed syllables give the poem a musical beat.
There are no stressed or unstressed syllable patterns in this poem.
There is only one stanza in this poem.
What figurative language do you notice in this poem?
simile
metaphor
personification
alliteration
What sense does the imagery in the 6th line appeal to?
Sight
Smell
Sound
Taste
Touch
What is the author's purpose for this poem?
Share feelings
Send a message
Be humorous
Tell a story
Be descriptive
Who do you think is the speaker in this poem?
A baby
A child
An adult
A senior citizen
What does the metaphor in lines 3 and 4 mean?
Without dreams or goals, you cannot move forward with your life.
Dreams usually fly and without them, you are stuck on land.
Dead dreams are broken birds.
When dreams die, so does your future.
What is the tone of this poem?
Serious
Silly
Celebration
Disdain
What effect does the use of similes in this poem have on the image in your head?
The author used similes to confuse the reader and make it seem like the dragon was literally made out of things like plates and daggers.
The author used similes to explain the mood of the poem to the reader.
The author used similes so that the poem would have rhythm and a musical sound.
The author used similes to show how big and dangerous the dragon is using items the reader is familiar with.
What figurative language do you notice in this poem?
simile
metaphor
personification
alliteration
What figurative language do you notice in this poem?
simile
metaphor
personification
alliteration
What figurative language do you notice in this poem?
simile
metaphor
personification
alliteration
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