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WorksheetsRelevance and Word Choice Test
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins
Sleep is important.
Choose Relevant Information for supporting sentence below:
We need enough sleep to stay healthy.
Some people like to sleep late.
Babies sleep a lot
They keep their parents awake at night.
A newborn can sleep more than 15 hours in a day
Some people use caffeine to stay awake when they have to work all night
They may also consume more caffeine the next day to stay awake
Nurses and security guards work hard.
Not everyone needs the same amount of sleep
Getting up in the middle of the night is a bad habit.
Some people feel rested after sleeping only a few hours.
Energy drinks will help some people stay awake.
They contain a lot of caffeine.
They are to blame if someone is unhealthy
Green tea does not usually interfere with sleeping patterns.
It only contains a small amount of caffeine.
It may help you lose weight
Most teenagers need more sleep than adults
They sometimes stay up late to finish homework.
Studies show they require at least nine hours per night
Reading a book before bed may help some people fall asleep.
Some people read magazines on the way to work.
It helps some people feel relaxed
A supporting detail that is not directly related to the main idea of a paragraph is
relevant
irrelevant
necessary for understanding
Th e main idea of a paragraph is often found in the
details
middle
topic sentence
A relevant detail is
not important to the main idea
directly related to the main idea
always in the topic sentence
Which supporting sentence is irrelevant to a paragraph about energy drinks and sleep?
Energy drinks are high in caffeine
Energy drinks can be expensive
An energy drink may help you stay awake
Which supporting sentence is irrelevant to a paragraph about babies and sleep?
Babies grow quickly
Babies need more sleep than adults
A baby can sleep 15 hours in a day
Which supporting sentence is relevant to a paragraph about the benefts of a good night’s sleep?
Too little sleep can affect driving
Getting enough sleep will improve your mood
Students who do not get enough sleep often fall asleep in class
Which supporting sentence is relevant to a paragraph about food and sleep?
Some people believe a cool room is best for sleeping
Some experts claim that cherries can make you sleepy
Some doctors recommend sleeping in a comfortable bed
Which supporting sentence is relevant to a paragraph about caffeine and sleeping patterns?
Caffeine may make it difficult to fall asleep
Feeling hungry can wake you up at night
Many teenagers like to sleep late on weekends
A supporting sentence about snacks would likely be found in a paragraph about
driving
caffeine
eating patterns
A supporting detail about coffee and tea would likely be found in a paragraph about
international foods
caffeine in drinks
babies
Which option is the best concluding sentence for this paragraph?
Many cities struggle with public transportation needs. New subway construction is expensive, and space for above-ground rail lines is limited. Adding more buses can’t always reduce street congestion. Transit users dislike fare increases, but that is one way to raise money for improvements. _________________________________.
Public transportation was cheaper in the past.
There are no easy solutions to transit problems.
There are various ways to eliminate the need for cars.
There are various ways to eliminate the need for cars.
1 Choose the best place to insert the following sentence.
Industrialization was one cause of these changes.
(1) In 1900, more than 85% of the world’s population farmed their own food. (2) However, several developments led people to move from the country to the city. (3) This new type of economy depended on factories that were located close to raw materials, power and transportation. (4) These sites attracted many workers. (5) Hence, there was a shift from rural settings to urban centres.
after sentence 1
after sentence 2
after sentence 3
after sentence 4
Which sentence would be the best to conclude the following paragraph?
It is important to bring your vehicle to an immediate but safe stop when an emergency vehicle approaches with its lights or siren on. React quickly. Use your signals to alert other drivers of your intent to pull over. This will ensure your own and their safety.
Driving an emergency-service vehicle can be challenging.
Emergency-service personnel require specialized safety training.
Different emergency vehicles will have different-coloured flashing lights.
Always be prepared to clear the road safely for emergency vehicles.
Choose the sentence that does not belong in the following paragraph.
(1) Beavers are natural engineers. (2) These mammals occupy slow-moving streams and build dams of sticks and mud. (3) Their dams, which average 10 m to 100 m in length, raise water levels to create ponds. (4) They are one of Canada’s national symbols. (5) Beavers are relentless in their efforts to shape their environment.
sentence 2
sentence 3
sentence 4
sentence 5
Choose the sentence that does not belong in the following paragraph.
The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide program provides service dogs to Canadians with disabilities. (2) Puppies attend a training school after spending their first year with a foster family. (3) The foster family teaches puppies basic obedience and exposes them to everyday experiences. (4) The puppies can be taught many tricks. (5) A puppy wearing a green Lions Foundation jacket is likely training for a future of service.
sentence 2
sentence 2
sentence 4
sentence 5
Where is the best place to insert this sentence?
Dried fruit, on the other hand, requires no preparation and is a good option for some people if time is limited.
(1) If you plan ahead, it is easy to have healthy choices on hand when you are hungry. (2) Raw vegetables, such as peppers or cucumbers, are easy to eat on the go but require some effort to cut up. (3) These natural snacks will help you avoid eating junk food. (4) When you make nutritious choices, snacks can give you what you need to keep going throughout the day.
after sentence 1
after sentence 2
after sentence 3
after sentence 4
Choose the best place to insert the following sentence.
They were originally chew sticks made from twigs, feathers, bones and even porcupine quills.
The first toothbrush dates back over 3000 years. (2) In the 1700s, bristled toothbrushes began to appear. (3) Today, they come in all shapes, sizes and colours. (4) With so many choices, it is easy to have good dental hygiene.
after sentence 1
after sentence 2
after sentence 3
after sentence 4
Choose the sentence that does not belong in this paragraph.
Traffic is busy on city streets. (2) Cars, pedestrians and cyclists must share them. (3) Pedestrians often cross the street where it is convenient but not always where it is safe. (4) Tall buildings often line the streets. (5) Navigating city streets can be a challenge.
sentence 2
sentence 3
sentence 4
sentence 5
Read the following sentence:
The baby was very clever. It already knew how to crawl into a room without making a sound.
How would the meaning of the sentence change if the author used "cunning" instead of the word "clever"?
The baby would seem sneakier
The baby would seem cuter
The baby would seem stupider
The baby would seem louder
Read the following passage:
"He's very influential in the clowning community," she whispered to her friend, pointing to the tall man in loose pants and rainbow suspenders striding across the room. "He's a great artist. Balloon animals have never been the same."
How does the author intend the word "influential" to be taken in this passage?
positive
negative
neutral
extremely negative
Read the following sentence:
The hedgehog was ecstatic-- She had found a hole to burrow into, and she was happily settled beneath the ground, excited to sleep the day away.
Based on the context clues, what is the denotation of the word "ecstatic" in the passage?
overly intelligent
greatly impressed
extremely happy
often late
Read the following passage:
After winning the spelling bee, Bridget became confident. "I can spell any word in the universe," she insisted loudly, even in places where it was not required to spell things. Like at the movies with her friends.
Her best friend, annoyed, said, "I bet you can't spell a word in German." Bridget did not speak German.
"I probably can," she insisted,"I mean, how hard can it be, right?"
How does the author intend the word "confident" to be taken in this passage?
positive
negative
neutral
extremely positive
Read the following sentence:
The man stretched slowly, then continued his sluggish walk down the street.
How would the meaning of the sentence change if the author used the word "unhurried" instead of the word "sluggish"?
The man would seem less lazy
the man would seem funnier
the man wold seem more talented
the man would seem animal-like
Read the following passage:
My grandmother is thrifty. She never throws out old clothes and saves all her jars to reuse as glasses.
How would the meaning of the sentence change if the author used "cheap" instead of the word "thrifty"?
The writer would seem unafraid
the grandmother would seem unknown
the writer would seem uncertain
the grandmother would seem ungenerous
Read the following passage:
"How could you do this?" the painter screeched. "How could you paint that wall blue? It should clearly be orange!"
How would the meaning of the sentence change if the author used the word "whimpered" instead of the word "screeched"?
The painter would seem more pathetic
The painter would seem more powerful
The painter would seem more joyful
The painter would seem more intelligent
Read the following sentence:
A flock of flamingos slowly picked their way across the lawn towards the Gupta family where they stood waiting.
How would the meaning of the sentence change is the author used the word "mob" instead of the word "flock"?
The flamingos would seem friendlier
The flamingos would seem more elegant
The flamingos would seem more indifferent
The flamingos would seem more threatening
Words that have the same denotation are called ________.
acronyms
homonyms
antonyms
synonyms
When you look up a word in the dictionary, you find its ___________.
connotation
acronym
denotation
homonym
What is the term for the emotions that a word stirs in a reader?
synonym
connotation
denotation
acronym
You look up synonyms for minimal. What do you see?
least
largest
unclear
obvious
Read the sentence below. The word tranquil has a ________ connotation.
The baby looked tranquil as he slept.
positive
negative
Read the sentence below. The word dinky has a ________ connotation.
My mom only let me eat a dinky scoop of ice cream.
positive
negative
