wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Review Summative for 3/1 Test

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main theme of "I Will Always Write Back"?

a)

The importance of technology in modern communication

b)

The impact of global economic disparities

c)

The power of friendship to transcend cultural differences

d)

The challenges of learning a new language

2.

How does Caitlin's character develop throughout the story?

a)

She becomes less interested in her own life and more focused on Martin's.

b)

She grows more selfish and less understanding of Martin's situation.

c)

She becomes more aware of global inequalities and more empathetic.

d)

She loses interest in maintaining the pen pal relationship.

3.

What initially motivates Martin to respond to Caitlin's letter?

a)

The desire to learn about American culture

b)

The hope of receiving financial assistance

c)

The requirement of his school's pen pal program

d)

The excitement of making a new friend

4.

Compare and contrast Caitlin's and Martin's living conditions at the beginning of their correspondence.

a)

Both live in poverty but in different countries.

b)

Caitlin lives in a middle-class American home, while Martin lives in poverty in Zimbabwe.

c)

Both enjoy comfortable lives but are unaware of each other's cultures.

d)

Martin lives in a middle-class home in Zimbabwe, while Caitlin faces financial struggles in America.

5.

What is a significant turning point in Caitlin and Martin's friendship?

a)

When Caitlin visits Martin in Zimbabwe

b)

When Martin's family moves to America

c)

When Caitlin sends Martin her first package

d)

When they first start emailing instead of writing letters

6.

How does Martin's life change as a result of his correspondence with Caitlin?

a)

He becomes more isolated from his community.

b)

He loses interest in his studies.

c)

He gains opportunities for education and a better life.

d)

He becomes less hopeful about his future.

7.

What role does Caitlin's family play in her relationship with Martin?

a)

They discourage her from continuing the correspondence.

b)

They are indifferent and uninvolved.

c)

They become actively involved in supporting Martin.

d)

They try to adopt Martin.

8.

How does the book illustrate the impact of cultural differences on their friendship?

a)

By showing the misunderstandings that arise from their different backgrounds

b)

By highlighting the foods they each like, which are very different

c)

By focusing on the different holidays they celebrate

d)

By ignoring cultural differences altogether

9.

What is the significance of the title "I Will Always Write Back"?

a)

It signifies the commitment between the two friends to maintain their relationship despite the distance.

b)

It is a promise Martin makes to Caitlin in their first letter.

c)

It represents the one-sided effort Caitlin puts into the relationship.

d)

It is a metaphor for the unbreakable bond they share.

10.

How does the book address the theme of poverty?

a)

By showing how poverty can be easily overcome with hard work

b)

By illustrating the stark differences between Caitlin's and Martin's living conditions

c)

By ignoring the economic aspects and focusing on the friendship

d)

By suggesting that poverty is not a significant issue in today's world

11.

What lesson does Caitlin learn from her friendship with Martin?

a)

That she should focus more on her own needs

b)

That true friendship knows no borders

c)

That writing letters is outdated

d)

That she should move to Zimbabwe

12.

How does the book conclude?

a)

Caitlin and Martin finally meet in person.

b)

The correspondence between Caitlin and Martin ends abruptly.

c)

Martin moves to America with Caitlin's help.

d)

Caitlin and Martin start a charity together.

13.

What does the book suggest about the power of communication?

a)

It can lead to misunderstandings if not done face-to-face.

b)

It is less effective than it used to be because of technology.

c)

It has the power to change lives and bridge vast distances.

d)

It is only effective in professional settings.

14.

How do Caitlin and Martin's perspectives on the world change as a result of their friendship?

a)

They become more cynical and distrustful of others.

b)

They become more aware of global issues and compassionate towards others.

c)

Their perspectives do not change significantly.

d)

They become less interested in international affairs.

15.

What does the book reveal about the impact of generosity?

a)

That it often goes unnoticed and unappreciated.

b)

That it can have a profound impact on both the giver and the receiver.

c)

That it is a sign of weakness.

d)

That it should be done with the expectation of something in return.

16.

How does the book challenge stereotypes about Africa and the United States?

a)

By showing that all stereotypes are true to some extent

b)

By reinforcing common stereotypes through the characters' experiences

c)

By presenting complex characters and situations that defy simple categorization

d)

By avoiding any mention of cultural or national characteristics

17.

What career does Caitlin begin to focus on?

a)

Publishing.

b)

Nursing

c)

Teaching

d)

Accounting

18.

What program helps Caitlin move toward her career goal?

a)

Foreign exchange program.

b)

Apprenticeship program.

c)

Community service program.

d)

Dual enrollment program.

19.

What older student at Martin's school is going to the United States to study?

a)

Rabbit.

b)

Wallace.

c)

Cornelius.

d)

Joe

20.

Why does Martin change his mind about becoming a doctor?

a)

Because he believes that nothing can help the people in Zimbabwe.

b)

Because he does not think he will make enough money at being a doctor.

c)

Because he is haunted by the people he has seen at the hospital and does not think he has the stomach for medicine

d)

Because he wants to please his parents and become a chemist instead of a doctor.

21.

What career does Martin decide to pursue?

a)

Actuarial science.

b)

Electrical Engineering

c)

Physics

d)

Nursing

22.

What is Martin's score on his first SAT test?

a)

1200

b)

900

c)

1100

d)

850

23.

What is Martin going to teach at the rural school where he is sent?

a)

Shona

b)

Math

c)

Language Arts

d)

Science

24.

Which is the correct word to complete this sentence: Mike and Shawn were bummed _____ new phones wouldn't arrive for another week.

a)

they're

b)

there

c)

their

25.

Which is the correct word to complete this sentence: Doug thinks ___ fun to play video games.

a)

it's

b)

its

26.

Which is the correct word to complete this sentence: There are ____ many things happening, I can't focus.

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

27.

At 3:30 _______ time to go home.

a)

its

b)

it's

28.

______ hundred years after the Declaration of Independence, we celebrated the Bicentennial.

a)

To

b)

Two

c)

Too

29.

We left because there were ______ many people at the restaurant, and we could not get a seat.

a)

to

b)

two

c)

too

30.

Which form of there/their/they're is NOT part of this sentence?:


They cannot hear me because _______ talking on ______ phones.

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

31.
Molly wants to go to _____ house for dinner, but they don't like her, so _____ going to say no. 
a)
their, they're 
b)
there, they're 
c)
their, there
d)
there, there 
32.
I went to _______ house last night; ________ are a really nice family. You should go over ______ sometime. 
a)
there, they're, their
b)
their, they're, there 
c)
they're, there, there 
d)
their, there, they're 
33.
______ my best friend. 
a)
your
b)
you're 
34.
I want to go to _____ party next week. 
a)
your 
b)
you're 
35.

CONJUNCTIONS connect words and phrases.

a)

true

b)

false

36.

Which word below is NOT a CONJUNCTION?

a)

and

b)

but

c)

or

d)

an

37.

Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence below.

I know the answer, ____ I can't tell you.

a)

or

b)

but

c)

through

d)

also

38.

Choose the correct conjunction below to complete the sentence.

Should we go by train _____ take the bus?

a)

also

b)

and

c)

or

d)

but

39.

Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence below.

She did not study, _____ she failed the test.

a)

so

b)

but

c)

nor

d)

yet

40.

Which is correct?

a)

Fran, Leroy and Steve went to the store.

b)

Monday, Tuesday and, Wednesday the store is closed.

c)

The store is busiest on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

41.

Which are correct?

a)

The dress which had flowers all over it was very expensive.

b)

The man, who was very busy, continued to walk down the street.

c)

The fans, Gary and Sasha, were excited for the big game.

d)

The movies Croods and Hotel Transylvania make me laugh.

42.

What does SWABI stand for?

(a)  

43.

Which sentence contains a SWABI correctly (complete sentence)?

a)

Since it's almost winter break, we went shopping.

b)

Winter break is soon.

c)

Because she's excited for the holidays

d)

Afternoons work best for me.

44.

Which sentences contain a SWABI? Choose three answers.

a)

Because it's online

b)

If you come do your work, you will do well in school.

c)

She missed the Google Meet because she slept in.

d)

She did not do well on the test.

e)

She plays Among Us after her homework.

45.

Choose the correct sentence with a SWABI.

a)

After the storm cleared, the flight took off.

b)

The storm cleared the flight took off.

c)

After the storm cleared the flight took off.

46.

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

a)

Emma and I look for the giraffes first, when we visit the zoo.

b)

Emma and I look for the giraffes first when we visit the zoo.

c)

When we visit the zoo, Emma and I look for giraffes first.

d)

When we visit the zoo, Emma and I look for giraffes first

47.
I had a puppy, __ I lost him.
a)
or
b)
and
c)
so
d)
but
48.
John want to go out to lunch,  _________ I do too.
a)
for
b)
and
c)
nor
49.
Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.
Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.
a)
so
b)
but
c)
yet
d)
for
50.
I hate going to the mall, ___ my mom made me go anyways.
a)
and
b)
for
c)
yet
d)
so
51.
She ate sour patch kids, ____ she ate ice cream. 
a)
And
b)
But 
c)
So 
d)
For 
52.
She didn’t get to hold the guinea pig, ___ she had previously dropped it.
a)
But
b)
And
c)
So
d)
For
53.
The weather today will be cool, ____ we will have indoor recess.
a)
or
b)
but
c)
and
d)
so
54.
The football player yelled out a command, ___ his team knew the play.
a)
and
b)
for
c)
so
d)
or
55.
You may have soup, ____ you may have salad.
a)
or
b)
and
c)
nor
d)
yet
56.
Mike plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.
a)
so
b)
but
c)
yet
d)
for
57.
The player was not responsible for the injury, ___ was it the responsibility of the coach.
a)
and
b)
so
c)
yet
d)
nor
58.
I am extremely tired at school today, ____ I did not go to bed until 2am.
a)
so
b)
but
c)
for
d)
and
59.
I can go to the movies with my friends, ____ I can go to the zoo with my family.
a)
or
b)
but
c)
nor
d)
so
60.
Maggie baked banana bread, _____ she gave some to her sick neighbor.
a)
so
b)
for
c)
but
d)
and
61.
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
a)
For, And, Nor, But, Yet, Since
b)
Finally, After, Neither, Once, Yet, Since
c)
For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So
d)
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
62.
Maggie baked banana bread, _____ she gave some to her sick neighbor.
a)
so
b)
for
c)
but
d)
and
63.

The four parts of the treasure map ______ been pasted together.

a)

has

b)

have

64.

All the students in the school ____ green today.

a)

is wearing

b)

are wearing

65.

Is the following subject singular or plural: bush of roses

a)

Singular

b)

Plural

66.

The bush of roses in full bloom _____ a beautiful sight.

a)

was

b)

were

67.

Spies for our government _____ in France.

a)

was arrested

b)

were arrested

68.

Each person (is, are) allowed five minutes to speak.

a)

is

b)

are

69.

The stable (was, were) full of horses waiting for lunch.

a)

was

b)

were

70.

Everyone at the table (were, was) ready to eat.

a)

were

b)

was

71.
Select the correct verb: This noisy audience ___ spoiling the movie for me. (is, are)
a)
is
b)
are