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Unit 7 Unit Test PART 1

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a person who secretly collects and reports information on the activities, movements, and plans of an enemy or competitor

a)
Spy
b)
Watcher
c)
Detective
d)
Informer
2.

A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done

a)
Joy
b)
Happiness
c)
Regret
d)
Excitement
3.

What does it mean to be famous?

a)
To be infamous and hated by a large number of people
b)
To be well-known and recognized by a small number of people
c)
To be well-known and recognized by a large number of people.
d)
To be completely unknown and unrecognized
4.

Successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect

a)

Welcoming

b)

Authoritarian

c)

Distinguished

d)

Submissive

5.

He was assigned to the post of Post Master. He knew he would be the best fit for this position. What does it mean to be assigned to a post?

a)
To be given a specific mail
b)
To be assigned to a specific location
c)
To be given a specific task
d)
To be given a specific job or position
6.

A person who remains loyal to the established ruler or government, especially in the face of a revolt

a)
loyalist
b)
traitor
c)
defector
d)
rebel
7.

He had great confidence that he had made the right choice. What is confidence?

a)
Indecisiveness and lack of belief in one's abilities or judgment
b)
Fear and anxiety about one's abilities or judgment
c)
Doubt and uncertainty in one's abilities or judgment
d)

The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust

8.

The patriots knew that they were fighting for the proper cause. What does cause mean?

a)

people

b)
consequence
c)
reason
d)
effect
9.

After a series of cars were stolen, the police were able to infiltrate and catch the theft ring. It was estimated that over 120 cars were stolen by this particular ring. What does ring mean as it is used here?

a)
a circular piece of metal
b)
a type of jewelry worn on the finger
c)
a group or organization involved in illegal activities
d)
a loud, resonant sound
10.

What is the purpose of using a time-line in informational text?

a)
To organize and visualize the sequence of events or historical periods in a clear and chronological manner.
b)
To add decorative elements to the text
c)
To highlight the author's personal opinions
d)
To confuse the reader with unnecessary information
11.

What is Compare and Contrast?

a)
Comparing and contrasting involves identifying the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.
b)
Comparing and contrasting involves identifying the similarities and differences between three or more subjects
c)
Describing only the differences between two subjects
d)
Ignoring the similarities and focusing only on the differences
12.

Chronological Order

a)

Arranging events or items in reverse order

b)

Arranging events or items in alphabetical order

c)
Arranging events or items in the order in which they occurred or were created
d)

Arranging events or items in random order

13.

What is an inference?

a)
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
b)
A wild guess without any evidence
c)
A random thought with no logical basis
d)
A belief based on superstition
14.

What are context clues?

a)
Punctuation marks used to indicate the end of a sentence
b)
Definitions provided in a glossary
c)

The main idea of a passage and all of the details that make up the text

d)
Hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words
15.

There were many hostilities between members of the group. No one could get along. What are hostilities?

a)
Conflicts or antagonistic behaviors
b)
Love and understanding
c)
Peace and harmony
d)
Friendship and cooperation
16.

The siege lasted for two weeks and took the life of nearly all the soldiers defending the castle. What does siege mean?

a)
A military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside.
b)

A type of medieval dance performed at castles where one or more people portrayed the king and queen

c)

A celebration after a victorious battle that featured a tremendous meal of the finest meats and wines

d)

A peaceful negotiation between two parties that yielded positive results for both parties involved in the dispute

17.

Which one is a fort?

a)

b)

c)

d)

18.

The battle took plate upstate, near the border of New York and Canada. What does upstate mean?

a)
Eastern part of a state
b)
Southern part of a state
c)
Northern part of a state
d)
Western part of a state
19.

When the invasion came by sea, it looked to me like they sent the entire fleet. All I could see were enemy ships for miles. What is a fleet?

a)

A large group of ships or vehicles

b)

A small group of ships of vehicles

c)
A group of flying birds
d)
A group of buildings
20.

When the siege was on-going, we weren't sure that we would make it through the night. Luckily, reinforcements arrived and we were able to fight on through the night. What are reinforcements?

a)
Additional troops or supplies that arrive to support and strengthen a military force during a siege or battle
b)
A type of medical treatment for the wounded soldiers
c)

A type of food ration for the soldiers that when prepared properly would keep someone from being hungry for 3 days

d)

A type of weapon used to attack the enemy by sea and also by air

21.

She really wanted to job, but instead she was appointed to manage a new project in South Africa. It was an honor to be appointed to a position like this and she accepted it. What does appointed mean?

a)
Fired from the job
b)
Sent on a vacation
c)
Chosen or selected for a position or duty
d)
Promoted to a higher position
22.

Every time he reads a movie review that is positive, it persuades him to go and see it. What does persuades mean?

a)
Ignore or overlook
b)
Convince or influence
c)
Dissuade or discourage
d)
Confuse or mislead
23.

The new job provides a great salary, a company car, and a monthly expense account of $1000. What does provides mean?

a)
To take away
b)
To decrease
c)
To ignore
d)
To give or supply
24.

He was not directly involved in the crime. Those that were, were convicted and sent to prison. He got a lesser sentence due to his lesser involvement. What does involvement mean?

a)
Level of participation or connection to a particular activity or event
b)

The time of day the the event occured

c)

The distance from the event that includes all people around the area

d)

The time it takes for someone to get caught up in a particular event or situation

25.

In the United States, the commonly used currency (money) is the U.S. dollar. In Great Britain the don't use dollars, instead they call their money

a)
euro
b)
yen
c)

pounds

d)
rupee
26.

In the days of the American Revolution, if the enemy was caught, it meant that they would be executed. What does executed mean?

a)
Put to death as a punishment
b)
Released without any consequences
c)
Sent to a different country
d)
Given a reward for their actions
27.

What is the text structure known as Cause and Effect all about?

a)
It shows the relationship between events or actions and their outcomes.
b)
It is about presenting facts and supporting details.
c)
It focuses on describing a process or a sequence of events.
d)
It is about comparing and contrasting different ideas or concepts.
28.

What is the text structure known as Chronological Order all about?

a)
It is about presenting events in alphabetical order
b)
It is about presenting events in the order in which they occurred.
c)
It is about presenting events randomly
d)
It is about presenting events in reverse order
29.

What is the text structure known as Problem and Solution all about?

a)
Presenting a problem and then ignoring it without providing any solutions
b)
Discussing the causes of a problem without offering any solutions
c)
Presenting a problem and offering solutions to solve it
d)
Describing a situation without providing any solutions
30.

What is the text structure known as Compare and Contrast all about?

a)
Listing the steps to complete a task
b)
Describing the sequence of events in a story
c)
Explaining the cause and effect relationship between two events
d)
Identifying similarities and differences between two or more subjects or ideas.
31.

If you see key-words such as however, but, on the other hand... this tells you that the text must be

a)

Question and Answer

b)
Summarizing the main idea
c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Compare and Contrast

32.

Each soldier in the army had to play their role to the best of their ability or the entire unit would suffer. What do they mean by role?

a)
A type of bread
b)
A musical performance
c)
A type of clothing
d)
Specific duties and responsibilities
33.

If someone committed a crime, it is important that there be sufficient evidence in order for a conviction to happen. If not, then they will go free. What does evidence mean?

a)
A type of clothing
b)
A type of food
c)
A type of music
d)
Available body of facts or information
34.

She read an excerpt from the passage. That is all she needed to read in order to figure out the message that the story was trying to convey. What is a excerpt?

a)

A type of insect found on battlefields in the old days that would cause a soldier's foot to rot

b)

A type of food that was enjoyed during the days of the American Revolution

c)
A small part or passage taken from a larger piece of writing
d)

A musical instrument that is listed by a detailed description

35.

There are many advantages to having a test taking plan. It is better to have a plan rather than just going into the test without one. What are advantages?

a)

a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position

b)

a condition or circumstance that does not put one in a favorable or superior position

c)

a condition or circumstance that causes anxiety, and worry

d)

a condition or circumstance that creates the condition where a test can be rescheduled

36.

He finally was able to pay off his credit card debt. It took him 5 years but he finally brought his balance to zero. What is debt?

a)
The value of assets owned by an individual
b)
The total income earned in a year
c)
The amount of money that is owed to someone else
d)
The amount of money that is saved in a bank account
37.

It was raining hard all day. By the time the afternoon had arrived, the rain had great diminished. What does diminished mean?

a)
disappear
b)
increase
c)
make or become less
d)
remain the same
38.

When he did not complete the assignment on time, he was reprimanded by his parents. He promised he would do better next time. What does reprimanded mean?

a)
Laughed and applauded
b)
Scolded or criticized
c)
Ignored and forgotten
d)
Praised and rewarded
39.

What are some ways we can tell that 2 stories are different from each other?

a)
Analyzing plot, characters, setting, and themes
b)
Counting the number of pages in each story
c)
Comparing the font size used in each story
d)
Checking if the stories have the same cover art
40.

When we compare and contrast stories, what are we looking for?

a)
Fiction and non-fiction
b)
Rhymes and rhythms
c)
Colors and shapes
d)
Similarities and differences
41.

After winning 5 major awards for the best new artist, her songs went to the top. She said that her main influences were singers from the early 80's and that she owes all of her success to them. What does influence mean?

a)
The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.
b)

The skill to fix a broken car to its original state of perfection

c)

The ability to cook delicious food to the degree that no one would ever want to eat it

d)

The talent to paint beautiful pictures in a way that makes them seem alive

42.

In order to get past the guards at the checkpoint, he had to disguise himself so as to not be seen. What does disguise mean?

a)
To reveal one's true identity
b)
To ask for permission to pass
c)
To run away from the guards
d)
To change one's appearance in order to conceal one's identity
43.

After losing her position at the factory as the main supervisor, she was later reinstated after it was discovered that there was an error. She should never have lost her position. What does reinstated mean?

a)
Demoted to a lower position
b)
Restored to a previous position or condition
c)
Transferred to a different department
d)
Promoted to a higher position
44.

If you were a soldier fighting in the battle, it was important to your safety that you were not captured by the enemy. If you were, you had no hope of making it back home alive. What does capture mean?

a)
Being given a break from fighting
b)
Being awarded a medal for bravery
c)
Being promoted to a higher rank in the army
d)
Being taken as a prisoner by the enemy
45.

When he started acting weird around the display, it immediately aroused suspicion. No one normally acts like that, so we knew something was up. What is suspicion?

a)
A feeling or belief that someone is guilty of something
b)
A form of exercise
c)
A type of food
d)
A feeling of happiness and contentment
46.

If you see a timeline in a reading or passage, a good strategy is to:

a)
Memorize the timeline without understanding its significance
b)

Look at the timeline before reading the passage

c)
Skip the timeline and move on to the next section
d)
Ignore the timeline and focus on other details
47.

If you were told to read an excerpt from a passage, it means that you should read..

a)
a short section of the passage
b)
a different passage
c)
a summary of the passage
d)
the entire passage