Free Printable Interim Review

1.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my time on Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The underlined sentence shows which figurative language?

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

alliteration

d)

personification

e)

gustatory imagery (sense of taste)

2.

The snow is a white blanket.

This is an example of:

a)

personification

b)

metaphor

c)

simile

3.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my time on Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The sentence written and underlined in blue is an example of

a)

alliteration

b)

There's no figurative language used here.

c)

hyperbole

d)

allusion

e)

personification

4.

This term means to use a strong exaggeration:

a)

personification

b)

idiom

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

hyperbole

5.

"Brownies are happiness" is an example of:

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

onomatopoeia

6.

"Penelope put pennies in the pie" is an example of:

a)

personification

b)

alliteration

c)

metaphor

d)

onomatopoeia

7.

Which is an example of a metaphor?

a)

My mouth was as dry as the desert.

b)

It is very dry in the desert.

c)

My mouth was a desert.

8.

When two or more words have the same ending sound, it is called

a)

scheme

b)

rhyme

c)

alliteration

d)

repetition

9.

Poetry is...

a)

writing that is musical and artistic in nature

b)

writing that expresses feelings

c)

a style of writing with few rules

d)

all of the above

10.

words that are used within a poem repeatedly to express a certain point

a)

rhyme

b)

repetition

c)

stanza

d)

alliteration

11.

On the beautiful summer night, the trees danced in the breeze is an example of ...

a)

alliteration

b)

personification

c)

rhyme

d)

stanza

12.

Several lines grouped together in a poem

a)

line

b)

stanza

c)

poetry

d)

repetition

13.

Descriptive writing that appeals to any of our five senses

a)

repetition

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

imagery

14.

What device is used here:
Good as gold
Busy bee
Living the life

a)

Personification

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Alliteration

d)

Rhyme

15.

"The wind sadly whispered through the trees." This is an example of ...

a)

Metaphor

b)

Alliteration

c)

Personification

d)

Onomatopoeia

16.

The repetition of vowel sounds

a)

Alliteration

b)

Assonance

c)

Theme

d)

Personification

17.

What is it called when a writer refers to a well-known person, place, event, work of art, or piece of literature?

a)

Allusion

b)

Metaphor

c)

Simile

d)

Personification

18.

Authors set a TONE or MOOD in literature by conveying an emotion or emotions through _____________.

a)

pictures

b)

height

c)

words

d)

funny faces

19.

What is the "tone" of a story?

a)

The feeling the passage evokes from the reader

b)

The author, narrator, or speaker's attitude toward a subject

c)

The time and place of the story

d)

The summary of events in the story

20.

"We have some important news for you Mr. President. We have discovered a terrorist plot against the United States" said the CIA agent. The President closed the book, set it on the desk, and leaned forward, his eyes fixed straight ahead. "Tell me everything you know."
What is the tone of the dialogue?

a)

Informal

b)

Happy

c)

Serious

d)

Optimistic

21.

What is the tone of the following text?
"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you run away and hide, you coward!"

a)

pleased

b)

suspicious

c)

happy

d)

angry

22.

"Listen to what she says with an open heart and a critical mind. Love her even if she doesn't do what you hope..."

a)

tragic

b)

cheerful

c)

desperate

d)

sympathetic

23.

Before the 1800's people didn't have right or left shoes. They had shoes of just one shape that they used for both feet. When people first saw right and left shoes, they laughed. They called them "crooked shoes." "What a silly idea," they said. You can tell that shoes before 1800:

a)

were pretty

b)

didn't look alike

c)

didn't fit very well

24.

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…

a)

Jason was the best player.

b)

Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.

c)

Jason was not a very good player.

d)

Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

25.

Mike had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts. He also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Still, he was glad that tomorrow he would be going home.
Where is Mike?

a)

at camp

b)

at a slumber party

c)

on a picnic

d)

in California

26.

Sometimes we have to “read between the lines.” Authors don’t always tell us everything. We need to use textual evidence and prior knowledge to understand the text better.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

They weren’t on the hook by the phone and they weren’t in her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn’t leave soon..

What is Alison looking for?

a)

Her Keys

b)

Her Car

c)

Her Cat

d)

Her Smoothie

28.

When are apostrophes used?

a)

In contractions and homophones

b)

In contractions and to show possession

c)

In homophones and conjunctions

d)

In independent clauses and homophones

29.

Which sentence contains a properly spelled contraction?

a)

I cane't wait to see you!

b)

It dosen't make a difference if you come over in 5 minutes or an hour.

c)

I should'of asked you if it was a good time to stop over.

d)

I know my answer doesn't make that much sense.

30.

Which sentence correctly contains a singular possessive?

a)

The girls room was a mess.

b)

The girls room wasn't messy.

c)

The girl's room was just cleaned.

d)

The girls' room could be cleaner.

31.

Which sentence shows a proper use of a plural possessive?

a)

All of the student's backpacks were extremely light on Friday.

b)

All of the students' backpacks were very heavy on Friday.

c)

All of the students backpacks' were very light on Friday.

d)

All of the students backpack's were very heavy on Friday.

32.

_______ not nice to be selfish with your toys.

a)

Its

b)

Its'

c)

It's

33.

You will take ______ report card home on Friday.

a)

your

b)

you're

c)

you

34.

What is the contraction for 'has not' ?

a)

has'nt

b)

hasn't

c)

hasnt

d)

ha'snt

35.

Identify the preposition in the sentence:

During science class, Mr. Huska always shows us something cool.

a)

during

b)

cool

c)

Mr. Huska

d)

science

36.

Identify the preposition in the sentence:

I love Fridays because Mrs. Clark plays funny videos in her room.

a)

Fridays

b)

plays

c)

room

d)

in

37.

Identify the preposition in the sentence:

After lunch, I go straight to my 6th period class.

a)

lunch

b)

straight

c)

after

d)

class

38.

Identify the preposition in the sentence:

I'm proud to be on the Challengers' team!

a)

on

b)

be

c)

team

d)

Challengers

39.

Which sentence demonstrates using a comma before a conjunction.

a)

Mark, my bald neighbor, has a dog named Gracie.

b)

Why, I wish all views were as beautiful as this!

c)

I have to complete my math homework, and study for my comma test.

d)

Dear Grandma,

40.

Where should the comma go?
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.

a)

vehicle,

b)

worked,

c)

Fortunately,

d)

The sentence does not need commas

41.

Which sentence demonstrates using commas to separate items in a series?

a)

The zoo director had to feed the animals, guide visitors, and keep the grounds safe and clean.

b)

We planned a road trip, so we packed lots of snacks.

c)

Good morning, please get out a book and read for the first 10 minutes of class.

d)

The time of our club meeting, by the way, has changed to 5:00

42.

Which sentence uses the commas correctly?

a)

Lisa, who was wearing a new dress yelled at the waiter who spilled the water on her.

b)

Lisa who, was wearing a new dress yelled at the waiter, who spilled water on her.

c)

Lisa, who was wearing a new dress, yelled at the waiter who spilled the water on her.

d)

Lisa, who was wearing a new dress, yelled at the waiter, who spilled the water on her.

43.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

b)

Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

c)

Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

d)

Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

44.

Choose the sentence with the correct comma usage.

a)

My sister asked "Where are you going?"

b)

My sister asked ",Where are you going?"

c)

My sister asked, "Where are you going?"

45.

Choose the sentence with the correct comma usage.

a)

We will eat some healthy nutritious pizza.

b)

We will eat some, healthy, nutritious pizza.

c)

We will eat some healthy, nutritious pizza.

46.

Choose the sentence with the correct comma usage.

a)

When you arrive to the class work on your DLR.

b)

When, you arrive to the class work on your DLR.

c)

When you arrive to the class work, on your DLR.

d)

When you arrive to the class, work on your DLR.

47.

Choose the sentence with correct comma usage.

a)

Did you eat Jerry?

b)

Did you eat, Jerry?

c)

Did you, eat, Jerry?

48.

I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.

a)

Insert comma before the conjunction

b)

Insert comma after the conjunction

c)

No comma needed

49.

Harold is going to the prom with Kendra or Olivia.

a)

nsert comma after the word prom

b)

Insert comma before the conjunction

c)

Insert comma after the conjunction

d)

No comma needed

50.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

b)

Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

c)

Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

d)

Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

51.

Setting can give clues about a story’s ________.

a)

plot

b)

conflict

c)

mood

d)

all of the above

52.

Which of the following might describe the setting of a story?

a)

a frog and a witch

b)

happy and loving

c)

a high school in 1956

d)

love is stronger than fear

53.

What part of the plot diagram is illustrated in step 6?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

54.

What part of the plot diagram is illustrated in step 1?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

55.

What part of the plot diagram is illustrated in step 3?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

56.

What part of the plot diagram is illustrated in step 4?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

57.

What part of the plot diagram is illustrated in step 5?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

58.

When would the reader find out the theme or lesson of the story?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

59.

Conversation between two or more characters in a story.

a)

dialogue

b)

setting

c)

exposition

60.

The turning point in the story. The tension is

at its highest point in the story.

a)

conflict

b)

climax

c)

falling action

61.

How is the problem/conflict in the story

solved?

a)

resolution

b)

exposition

c)

conflict

62.

The problem in the story.

a)

conflict

b)

climax

c)

exposition

63.

What is the definition of plot?

a)

The lesson of a story

b)

The sequence of events in a story

c)

The turning point of a story

d)

The conflict of a story

64.

The color red symbolizes what two emotions?

a)

sadness

b)

happiness

c)

love

d)

anger

65.

This symbol symbolizes what?

a)

life

b)

air circulation

c)

recycling

d)

life cycle

66.

This symbolizes what?

a)

peace

b)

grief

c)

death

d)

positivity

Interim Review

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 2hrs 20mins

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