WorksheetsCPC4 Homework Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
The THEME of a story is the
main character
message about life that the author expresses.
sequence of events
short summary of what the story is about
What is a MAIN IDEA?
The main character in a story
the message about life that an author expresses
the sequence of events in a story
a description of what the story is mostly about
Which of the following could be a theme of a story?
a 35-year-old woman named Essie and her brother
a small apartment in Marfa, Texas
Telling the truth may cause pain, but in the end, it's better than lying.
Essie lied to her brother about her identity for two years, but she finally decided to tell him the truth.
Which of the following is an example of theme?
Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.
Jack risked his life to save Jane.
Don't judge people by outward appearances.
Happiness
a source that is always good in quality, truthful; able to be trusted
domain
reliable source
bias
unreliable source
a source that cannot be trusted
domain
reliable source
bias
unreliable source
favoring some ideas or people over others
evaluate
reliable source
bias
unreliable source
dealing with facts without allowing personal feelings to confuse them
evaluate
objective
bias
unreliable source
Would this source be reliable or unreliable?
- information is outdated
- has a lot of pop up adds or clickbait
Reliable Source
Unreliable Source
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said quietly, "Jason."
We can infer that:
Jason was the best player.
Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
Jason was not a very good player.
Caitlin and Jason were best friends.
When Joe woke up he could hear the roosters crowing.
We can infer the time of the day is:
early in the morning
around noon
in the afternoon
at night
What time did he wake up?
Which sentence correctly uses an adverb?
The detective solved the mystery surprisingly easy, revealing the culprit in record time.
The sunflowers in the field bloomed beautiful, painting the landscape with vibrant hues.
The athlete performed the routine very perfect, impressing the judges with flawless precision.
The cheetah ran quickly across the savannah, showcasing its incredible speed.
When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.
remove
call
explain
stop
satisfied
busy
generous
mysterious
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.
Which is correct?
The quiet respectful audience listened to the speaker.
The quiet, respectful audience listened to the speaker.
Where should a comma be added in this sentence?
The frustrated overwhelmed writer sat at his antique desk for hours attempting to complete the final draft of his novel.
between antique and mahogany
between overwhelmed and writer
no comma needed
between frustrated and overwhelmed
Descriptive language in a narrative ________.
uses words to describe the five senses in vivid detail
use dollars and cents
uses describing words
uses big words to describe things
A writer describes the smell of a forest fire. Which of the following would be a good sensory detail to include?
the number of forests that there are in town
the fear that she has about the fire spreading
the strong and smoky smell reminds her of toasting marshmallows
the number of times she's been to the forest
When a writer uses vivid descriptive language, how does it affect the reader?
The reader can memorize the text.
The reader feels the text come to life.
The reader gets bored and stops reading.
The reader gets confused and has to reread.
Stephanie fell and felt the sting as sharp thorns tore at her bare skin and clothes. What sense did the writer describe?
smell
sight
sound
touch
Lando couldn't believe it. The beast couldn't be from this world. It was at least 10 feet tall and moving with more speed than any two-legged animal that Lando knew of. What sense did the writer describe?
smell
sight
sound
touch
Although he was blind, Gino's nose told him that he had to find shelter. The scent of rain filled the air. What sense did the writer describe?
smell
sight
sound
touch
Read the sentence below and choose the words that best complete the description.
The noise was so loud that Sarah threw her hands over her ears. Though she screamed, she couldn't hear her own voice over the ________ drums.
fast and quiet
calm and soft
banging and booming
soft and delicate
The lesson learned from a story is the
protagonist
plot
theme
exposition
The main character in the story is the
protagonist
point of view
antagonist
theme
The villain of the story is called the
antagonist
third person
theme
protagonist
What is a thesis statement?
A way to wrap up your essay.
A sentence that states the main ideas of the essay: topic, stance/position, and supporting reasons or details.
A sentence introducing the topic.
A sentence to grab the reader's attention.
Where should the thesis statement be in the essay?
The first sentence of the introduction paragraph.
The last sentence of the conclusion.
The last sentence of the introduction paragraph.
The first sentence of the conclusion.
Which of the following is a better thesis statement?
The recycling of one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours.
Recycling is one of the most important jobs a person can do to protect the environment.
It is important to recycle because it reduces waste and allows resources to be reused and/or repurposed.
How long should a thesis statement be?
Two sentences
One sentence
Three sentences
It doesn't matter
Thesis statement about pet ownership:
Pet ownership is a large responsibility.
Pet ownership is a large responsibility because it's expensive and pets cannot care for themselves.
I think owning a pet is a large responsibility because it's expensive and pets cannot care for themselves.
What is wrong with this thesis statement? I believe technology is a productive tool because it helps connect people and expands people's scope of knowledge.
It uses first person pronouns.
It is unclear.
It's too long.
