Worksheets"A New Friend" CSA #2 ELA Benchmark review
Total questions: 4
Worksheet time: 22mins
What does the phrase “like a hero in a book” mean in paragraph 24?
the willingness to take risks to escape bad circumstances
the idea of fighting illnesses such as measles
the sympathy for young boys who must adjust to something new
the idea of disrespect for Reverent Macpherson
Which quote conveys an idea of extreme despair?
Perhaps he'd talk to us, . . .
I'd rather be a dog in a kennel.
The trip was quite boring until they got to the junction, . . .
The other chaps had gotten measles, and so did Mr. Filon.
Match the word on the left to its meaning on the right.
Sympathy (paragraph 2)
(a)
Choose a word or a phrase for each blank to correctly complete the sentence. The word beastly in paragraph 19 means [CHOICE 1], and the phrase that helps you understand the meaning of the word is [CHOICE 2].
pulled up to
horrible
unclean
"There won't be any other chaps" (paragraph 20)
"The hated schoolmaster" (Paragraph 19)
Read the sentence below from paragraph 1. The cab drew up to the front door, and the three children each presented Aunt Emmeline with farewell gifts. Which two phrases could replace the phrase 'drew up to' as it is used in the sentence?
drove by
arrived at
pulled up to
moved away from
At the beginning of the passage, the children explain the meaning of each flower to show that they [CHOICE 1]. At the end of the passage, Caroline tells Rupert that he should eat borage because she wanted to [CHOICE 2].
encourage Rupert to be brave
are smart about plants
love gardening
will miss Aunt Emmeline
do not want to leave
How do the paragraphs listed below contribute to the overall structure of the paragraph? Match each paragraph to the correct description.
Paragragh 2-4
Reveals the feelings of the characters through dialogue
Describes a series of events to move the story along
Establishes a connection between characters
Read this phrase from paragraph 7. The trip was quite boring until they got to the junction. . What does the word junction mean as used in this sentence?
a car shared by several people on a train
a station where railroad lines meet
a vehicle driven by Uncle Percival
a store where travelers buy snacks
Which two sentences should be included in a summary of the passage?
Charlotte, Charles, and Caroline see a lonely boy in the train station.
Caroline gives Aunt Emmeline marigolds because they are pretty.
Rupert tells the three children why he is traveling.
Charles offers to bring Rupert jam tarts.
Rupert's favorite teacher is Mr. Filon.
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A Why does Rupert say, 'I wish I was dead!' in paragraph 20?
He did not want to leave his dog left behind at his school.
He missed his family in India.
He was afraid of getting the measles.
He did not want to be all alone with Rev. Macpherson.
Part B: What phrase supports the answer to Part A?
"The other chaps had gotten measles, and so did Mr. Filon." (paragraph 19)
"...it's just Macoherson and me, for days. and weeks and years..." (paragraph 20)
"I haven't got anywhere to run to because my people are in India." (paragraph 25)
"...I have to stay at a beastly school. I'd rather be a dog in a kennel." (paragraph 25)
How does the pictue under paragraph 10 contribute to the tone of the passage?
The picture shows Rupert's joy at finding new friends.
The picture shows Rupert's loneliness as he sits by himself.
The picture shows the children's anger as they approach Rupert.
The picture shows the children's disappointment in having to travel.
Why did the children compare Macpherson to Mr. Murdstone?
They thought Macpherson and Mr. Murdstone looked alike.
They thought Macpherson was as mean as Mr. Murdstone.
They thought Macpherson was a kidnapper like Mr. Murdstone.
They thought Macpherson and Mr. Murdstone were both teachers.
Read the sentence from pargraph 7.
They had to wait for some time before the next train was to arrive, so they sat and watched people. Most of them were of dull apperance, but there was one tall gentleman who looked, they all agreed, exactly like Mr. Murdstone...
What does the word dull mean as used in this sentence?
dim
not slow
not sharp
uninteresting
