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3.4.4 Reading Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word:

A mole destroyed Mr. Krauss’s yard.

a)

completed

b)

prepared

c)

ruined

d)

visited

2.

Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word:

The students have the opportunity to earn extra credit.

a)

a calendar of dates

b)

chance to improve

c)

extra step to finish

d)

promise of success

3.

Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word:

Sasha reclaimed the bookshelf from the curb and painted it bright yellow.

a)

bought

b)

flattened

c)

reused

d)

tossed

4.

Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word:

Griffin’s class learned about the importance of sustainability.

a)

the lack of what you need

b)

a way of correcting mistakes

c)

a way of using resources wisely

d)

the act of trading one thing for another

5.

Read the question. Then choose the best answer: Which word is a synonym of constructed in the sentence below?

The kids constructed a cardboard boat.

a)

built

b)

carried

c)

painted

d)

sailed

6.

Choose the meaning of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence:

The ice cannot bear the weight of all the people.

a)

create

b)

support

c)

a large animal

d)

a bad-tempered person

7.

Choose the meaning of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence:

Katie tried to hide her feelings, but a tear ran down her face.

a)

a small split

b)

successful

c)

a drop of liquid

d)

two pieces of something

8.

Choose the meaning of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence:

Surprisingly, the big box is light.

a)

cheerful

b)

not dark

c)

not heavy

d)

energy the eye sees

9.

Choose the meaning of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence: She did not mean to break the vase.

a)

average

b)

stingy

c)

unkind

d)

want

10.

Read the question. Then choose the best answer. Which meaning best matches the way the word lap is used in the sentence below?

The young kitten learned to lap water from the bowl.

a)

circle

b)

drink

c)

knees

d)

pass

11.

Which sentence best states the author’s viewpoint of Malawi in paragraph 1?

a)

William and others make Malawi a great place to live.

b)

The lack of water makes life hard, so people go to school.

c)

Malawi is lacking in some resources, but it is rich in others.

d)

Malawi is in a good location, but people do not want to live there.

12.

In paragraph 1, which detail best helps the reader identify the author’s viewpoint of his village in Malawi?

a)

My friend William Kamkwamba had a dream.

b)

He wanted to bring electricity to our small village.

c)

Malawi is in the eastern part of Africa.

d)

But we have plenty of something else: wind.

13.

Which sentence from the selection best supports the author’s viewpoint on William’s dream of bringing electricity to their village in Malawi?

a)

My friend William Kamkwamba had a dream.

b)

In one of the books he read, he saw pictures of windmills.

c)

I knew he was going to make his dream real.

d)

As the sails turned quickly in the wind, the light bulb he connected to the windmill lit up.

14.

What is your viewpoint on William Kamkwamba’s work? Compare your viewpoint on William’s work to the viewpoint of the author. Type your response below

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15.

Writing – Opinion: William used the power of wind to provide electricity to his village. Below, state your opinion on the importance of using wind power or other forms of sustainable energy. Then provide reasons to support your opinion.

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