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Total questions: 54

Worksheet time: 1hrs 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Persuade means...
a)
Make people agree with you
b)
Make people angry
c)
Make people think the opposite thing
d)
Make people fall in love
2.
Entertain means...
a)
To make people scared
b)
To make people sad
c)
To make people enjoy something
d)
To go to the circus
3.
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?
a)
to tell a story about a boy who worked hard
b)
to teach how to play basketball
c)
to persuade you to try out for the basketball team
d)
to explain the rules of basketball
4.
Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth. 
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus
b)
to teach you about the animals in the circus
c)
to persuade you to visit the circus
d)
to explain how much it costs to attend the circus
5.
It's important to go to school. What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain with a story about school
b)
to teach you how to get good grades
c)
to persuade you to work hard in school
d)
to explain the best colleges
6.
Rules are very important. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to act in class. You should follow rules; they help people get along.
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain with a story about people who follow the rules
b)
to inform about the rules of games
c)
to persuade people to follow the rules
d)
to explain the rules of chess
7.
Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain you with a story about artists
b)
to teach you how all artists become famous
c)
to convince you to attend an art program
d)
to explain how to paint a sunset
8.
Spiders are air-breathing arthropods that have eight legs and fangs that inject venom. Spiders have primarily four pairs of eyes on the top-front area.  What is the author's purpose?
a)
To highlight how the venom spiders have can be dangerous.
b)
To inform readers on the habitat of a spider.
c)
To describe characteristics of a spider.
d)
To compare spiders with other insects.
9.
The rabbit’s fur was as soft as velvet, and he seemed to enjoy having people pet him. He would snuggle in closer, lay his ears back, and pull in his feet.
a)
Persuade
b)
Explain
c)
Entertain
d)
Describe
10.
Hellen Keller was born in 1880 and died in 1968. Despite being deaf and blind, Keller was a political activist, a lecturer, an author, and a tireless advocate for those with disabilities.
a)
Entertain
b)
Explain
c)
Inform
d)
Describe
11.
What is the purpose of a book of jokes about being in the fourth grade?
a)
Explain
b)
Entertain
c)
Persuade
d)
Inform
12.
The cat’s eyes were yellow, tinged with gold and brown. In the sunlight, the colors collided into each other like a topaz stone....or maybe a rich caramel candy. The unique color was so radiant it even shone in dim lighting.
a)
Explain
b)
Entertain
c)
Inform
d)
Describe
13.
The narrator is the _____.
a)
person telling the story
b)
main character in the story 
c)
enemy of the main character in the story
d)
person listening to the story 
14.
Which sentence is written in second person point of view?
a)
Erin did not want to go to the grocery store. 
b)
You did not want to go to the grocery store.
c)
Mariah did not want to go to the grocery store. 
d)
I did not want to go to the grocery store.
15.
In which point of view does the narrator describe "you" or "your" actions?
a)
first person
b)
second person 
c)
third person, limited
d)
third person, omniscient 
16.
I don't like creeping down the dark alley. 
From which point of view is this sentence written?
a)
first person 
b)
second person 
c)
third person 
17.
Which point of view is the pronoun "I"?
a)
first person 
b)
second person
c)
third person 
18.

What is point of view?

a)

the characters in a story

b)

the main theme of the story

c)

the perspective from which the story is told

19.

Which example shows first person point of view?

a)

"Now, reader, I hope you can see..."

b)

"My mom told me to take my lunch."

c)

"Sally ran with her dog."

20.

There was some controversy about the new school dress code. While most parents and teachers were in favor of the new code, many students were not. What does controversy mean?

a)

Surprise

b)

Disagreement

c)

Arrangment

d)

Sleepiness

21.

Mara was feeling apprehensive about the camping trip. She had never slept in a tent before. What if there were bears of mountain lions? What does apprehensive mean?

a)

Worried

b)

Angry

c)

Excited

22.

David knew that the advanced studies program was rigorous. It would require a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up to the challenge. What does rigorous mean?

a)

Boring

b)

Difficult

c)

Surprising

23.

The shallow river was usually easy for hikers to wade across. However, the recent heavy rains had turned it into a rushing torrent, too treacherous to cross. What does treacherous mean?

a)

Dangerous

b)

Wet

c)

Dirty

24.

Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over. what does monotonous mean?

a)

Inspiring

b)

Disgusting

c)

Boring

25.

In order to be eligible for the life guard program, participants had to take first aid training and be advanced swimmers. What does eligible mean?

a)

Qualified

b)

Rejected

c)

Observed

26.

What is a context clue?

a)

Clues that readers use to find the meaning of unknown words.

b)

Clues that readers use to figure out the setting.

c)

Clues that readers use to figure out the character's names.

d)

Clues that readers use to find out the theme of the story.

27.

What can you use as context clues?

a)

Pictures

b)

Words you know

c)

Examples and definitions

d)

All of the above

28.
Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street
a)
crosswalks
b)
walkers
c)
stoplights
d)
parrots
29.

Sally hopes her new boss is affable. Her old boss was very cold and grouchy, and it was impossible to talk to him.

a)

female

b)

friendly and polite

c)

unfriendly and impolite

d)

having many years of experience

30.

It is easy to see my brother's disdain for TikTok. When he sees me dancing, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.

a)

to have a fear of something

b)

to have a strong dislike for something

c)

to listen carefully

d)

to watch carefully

31.

The sweltering weather made the baseball game very uncomfortable. We tried using paper fans, but it didn't help much.

a)

rainy

b)

windy

c)

stormy

d)

very hot

32.

what did the Christmas tree say to the stocking?

a)

looking down do you have a low blood sugar

b)

aren't you sick and tired of just hanging around

c)

are you sweaty?

d)

what's up?

33.
Deck the halls with boughs of holly, ___
a)
 Fa la la la la la la la!
b)
Tis the season to be jolly,
c)
Follow me in merry measure,
d)
Fast away the old year passes,
34.
You know Dasher, and Dancer, and
Prancer, and Vixen,
Comet, and Cupid, and
Donder and
a)
Blitzen
b)
rudolph
c)
well be fixen
35.
Have Yourself A Merry______Cristmas
a)
Little
b)
Big
36.
In "12 days of Christmas", what was sent on the 2nd day besides a partridge in a pear tree?
a)
two french hens
b)
two calling birds
c)
two turtle doves
d)
two golden rings
37.
Which of these reindeer names is NOT mentioned in "Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer"?
a)
Dancer
b)
Comet
c)
Blitzen
d)
Giggle
38.
In "Rockin' around the Christmas tree", what are they going to eat before caroling?
a)
collard greens
b)
pumpkin pie
c)
candy canes
d)
turkey
39.
Which song contains this line: "I don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree"?
a)
Winter Wonderland
b)
Let it Snow
c)
White Christmas
d)
All I Want for Christmas is You
40.
"Last Christmas, I gave you my heart, but the very next day you..."
a)
rode on a sleigh
b)
baked a souffle
c)
gave it away
d)
danced a ballet
41.
Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Let your heart be light...
a)
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight.
b)
Here we are as in olden days, happy golden days of yore.
c)
From now on, our troubles will be miles away. 
d)
Through the years we will all be together, if the fates allow.
42.
Up on the housetop reindeer pause...
a)
Down thru the chimney with good Saint Nick
b)
Down thru the chimney with lots of toys
c)
Out jumps good old Santa Claus
d)
All for the little ones, Christmas joys
43.
Who is this?
a)
Angry Andy
b)
Heat Miser
c)
Mr. Cool
d)
Rudolph
44.
These toys are stuck on an island.  Who are they?
a)
Misfit Toys
b)
Lost Toys
c)
Lonely Toys
d)
Memory Toys
45.
Who is this?
a)
Grouch
b)
Grinch
c)
Gus
d)
Gary
46.
a)
Buddy the elf
b)
John Paul
c)
Adult elf
d)
Shaggy
47.
a)
Jack Frost
b)
Mr. Freeze
c)
The Snowman
d)
Daniel
48.

What is the central idea of the text?

a)

Storms are created by cumulonimbus clouds.

b)

Thunderstorms need moisture.

c)

Thunderstorms produce thunder and lightning

d)

All thunderstorms are dangerous.

49.

What is the central idea of the text?

a)

The statute of liberty is cool.

b)

The faces were carved using dynamite.

c)

Mt. Rushmore is located in South Dakota.

d)

Mt. Rushmore has faces of four famous presidents.

50.

What is the central idea of the text?

a)

George Crum was a chef

b)

French fries are George Crums favorite food

c)

The potato chip was accidentally invented

d)

Potato chips are made from potatoes

51.

What is the central idea of the text?

a)

Kids eat 15 ponds of cereal.

b)

Cereal is a popular breakfast food.

c)

You have four boxes of cereal in your kitchen.

d)

Homes without kids eat about 28 boxes of cereal a year.

52.

What is Central Idea?

a)

The setting of the story

b)

Where the story takes place

c)

What the selection/section is ,mostly about

d)

The problem in the story

53.

What is the theme of this text?

a)

Segregation was the law in several states.

b)

African Americans could not use the same train, bathroom, or restaurants as white Americans.

c)

African American did not have equal rights.

54.

What goes up but never comes down?

a)

Kite

b)

Age

c)

The Sky

d)

A House

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