Worksheets3rd Quarter ELA Quiz
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 31mins
From the reading "The Circuit by Francisco Jimenez:
Which of the following is true about Panchito's teacher?
He was nice, but Panchito was never interested in talking with him because he didn't speak Spanish
From the reading "The Circuit by Francisco Jimenez:
What happens at the end of the story?
Panchito is able to adapt to his new school and learns how to play an instrument
From the reading "The Circuit by Francisco Jimenez:
What is the "Carcanchita"?
The name of their favorite food
The name of their pet
From the reading "The Circuit by Francisco Jimenez:
Panchito's family moves whenever...
From the reading "The Circuit by Francisco Jimenez:
Panchito's parents do not send him to school until November because ...
From the reading "The Circuit by Francisco Jimenez:
The story suggests that ...
Which event happened first in The Circuit?
Which sentence best describes the short story “The Circuit”?
It is a story about the experience as a migrant farm worker.
It is a story about the narrator’s conflicts with his family members.
It is a story about the narrator’s failed attempts to find work.
It is a story about the narrator’s visit to the United States.
Which sentence best illustrates the meaning of enthusiastically?
Lori greeted her mother’s visitors with a timid smile.
Mike didn't hesitate to volunteer for the basketball team.
Nikki offered us the first taste of her fresh-baked muffins.
Orlando puzzled over the algebra problem but finally solved it.
From the reading "The Circuit by Francisco Jimenez:
If a new student hesitantly approaches you in the hallway, what does he most likely do?
He sticks out his hand boldly.
He moves slowly and a bit shyly.
He eagerly offers to share something.
He thoughtlessly pushes right past you.
Which sentence from “The Circuit” most helps the reader understand that Panchito likes to learn?
Suddenly I felt even more the weight of hours, days, weeks, and months of work.
We did not want to get in trouble for not going to school.
During recess I went into the rest room and opened my English book to page 125.
I walked up to him and asked if he could help me with the new words.
What theme is implied at the end of “The Circuit” when Panchito discovers the packed boxes?
Few things in life are lasting.
Always expect the best outcome.
Good things come to those who wait.
Helping others is the key to happiness.
From the reading "The Circuit by Francisco Jimenez:
"Why was Francisco so angry with himself on the first day of school?
He was too embarrassed to read aloud.
He forgot his lunch
He could not remember how to speak in English.
He tripped in front of the popular kids.
Which of these is NOT an example of a PROPER NOUN
Ms. Cardenas
Disneyland
Phoenix
the statue
In the reading "A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation":
Based on the story, what is the main problem that Mr. Kamkwamba is trying to solve?
His family’s expensive electricity bills
The pollution caused by electrical plants in Malawi
The lack of access to electricity in his country
His poorness
In the reading "A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation":
According to the story, how did Mr. Kamkwamba first learn about windmills?
He asked some foreigners visiting his village to help make his windmills.
He figured it out himself after seeing a picture of a windmill in a textbook.
He watched and then copied another villager who made windmills.
He had learned about windmills before dropping out of school
In the reading "A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation":
According to the story, why do people visit the Kamkwamba family compound?
They want to see the windmills
They want to borrow money from Mr. Kamkwamba
They want to stay at the compound and help make windmills
They want to give Kamkwamba money
In the reading "A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation":
How did William’s family react when he first decided to build a windmill?
They laughed and thought that he was wasting his time.
They were proud and told all the villagers about his plans
They were unsure about its purpose but applauded his effort
They helped him with the project
In the reading "A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation":
What caused tension in William’s village?
Other villagers feel that the family is greedy and should share their wealth
Other villagers are angry because all the visitors are disturbing them
Other villagers observe the family’s success and want the same for themselves.
William Kamkwamba was changing his attitude towards others
Which of the following is means the same as scarcity?
Having too much of one thing
Causing fear
A lack or shortage of an item
to be outstanding in something
Which best illustrates the meaning of scarcity?
a restaurant that serves a delicious new dish
a store that has beautiful jewelry in its windows
a city that puts limits on water use during a drought
a country that sends athletes to the summer Olympics
Dad made several attempts to fix the leak, but the dripping continued.
What does the underlined word (attempts) mean?
prices paid for something
comments made to someone
acts of trying to do something
ideas about what someone should do
Which sentence shows correct capitalization in a quotation?
Gary said, "someone who worked hard was Thomas Edison."
Jules asked, "who was he?" and Sue pointed to the light bulb.
Our teacher replied, "He was an inventor who was born in Ohio."
Penelope asked, "can we learn about some of Edison's inventions?"
The malawian educators were concerned about William Kamkwamba's education and how popularity might affect his challenging life.
Which PROPER ADJECTIVE from the sentence should be capitalized?
Education
Challenging
Malawian
William
Which sentence shows the correct capitalization of proper nouns?
On friday, the class read about George Washington Carver.
Carver, a native of Missouri, helped African American farmers.
Mr. Jackson taught his class how Carver helped Farers grow Peanuts.
Maria learned that franklin d. roosevelt made Carver's home a national monument.
Read this excerpt from “A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation.”
The contraption causing all the fuss is a tower made from lashed-together blue-gum tree trunks. From a distance, it resembles an old oil derrick. For blades, Mr. Kamkwamba used flattened plastic pipes. He built a turbine from spare bicycle parts. When the wind kicks up, the blades spin so fast they rock the tower violently back and forth.
What does this excerpt reveal about Mr. Kamkwamba’s abilities?
He is able to follow directions very carefully.
He is able to work quickly under tight deadlines.
He is able to find creative solutions to problems.
He is able to persuade people to work hard for him.
Based on its context, what is the most likely meaning of accomplishments in the following sentence? Cara was proud of her accomplishments, like getting straight A's at school.
abilities
attempts
possessions
achievements
What is the main message of "A Work in Progress"?
People must lower their expectations so that they will not be disappointed.
New prosthetic legs are a great improvement over wooden prosthetic legs.
Accepting and embracing one's differences can lead to success in life.
People who are normal never get the opportunity to be extraordinary.
Based on details in "A Work in Progress," what is most likely true about the author?
She inspires other people with her actions.
She refuses to admit that she has any faults.
She had to overcome a fear of public speaking.
She secretly still wishes she doesn't need prosthetics.
The word extraterrestrial contains the Latin word terra, which means "earth." Use this information as well as your knowledge of the prefix extra- to choose the correct definition of extraterrestrial.
a large section of Earth
under the surface of Earth
a raised and flat area of Earth
beyond what is found on Earth
From "A Work in Progress" by Aimee Mullins:
True or false: Aimee wore prosthetics her entire life.
true
false
In the reading "The Story of My Life"
How did Helen Keller read people's lips?
She touched people's lips and felt their throat vibrations
She read along with what they were saying out loud
She saw how people shaped words with their mouths.
She used Braille
In the reading "The Story of My Life":
According to the article, how did Helen Keller become blind and deaf?
She became blind and deaf because of old age.
She was in a car accident.
She was born that way.
She got sick when she was a baby.
"Suddenly I felt a misty consciousness as a of something forgotten -- a thrill of returning thought; and somehow the mystery of language was revealed to me." This quote is Helen Keller describing when she finally realized that words were connected to objects. What word did she learn?
water
doll
mug
coat
In the excerpt from "The Story of My Life," the teacher's name is Helen Keller
True
False
An autobiography is
an persuasive text
someone writing about their own life
a lie
someone writing about someone else's life
From "The Story of My Life " from Hellen Keller:
What senses did Helen have to rely on?
running, skipping, jumping
hearing and seeing
touch, smell, taste
taste, smell, touch, hearing, sight
From "The Story of My Life " from Hellen Keller:
The word "imitation" means...
moved forward carefully
a physical disability
the floor of a fireplace
copying the behavior of another person
From "The Story of My Life " from Hellen Keller:
The word "hearth" means...
moved forward carefully
a physical disability
the floor of a fireplace
copying the behavior of another person
From "The Story of My Life " from Hellen Keller:
Which of the following inferences best describes Anne Sullivan?
Anne Sullivan was an effective teacher because she was outgoing.
Anne Sullivan was dedicated to helping Helen learn language.
Anne Sullivan was strict about making Helen quickly learn new words.
Anne Sullivan was frustrated when Helen broke the new doll.
In which of these do we NOT complete use capitalization?
The beginning of a sentence
A proper adjective
A quotation
A common noun
