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Business English Review 1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Select ALL compound words.

a)

useful

b)

useless

c)

hot dog

d)

postman

e)

superb

2.

Is it beneficial to summarize the main points of a passage after reading it?

a)

Yes, it helps in better understanding and retention.

b)

No, it's a waste of time.

3.

What is the purpose of a summary?

a)

to explain an opinion based on factual information

b)

a shorter way to explain a text with the important information

c)

to make an educated guess

d)

to predict what will happen next

4.

If a word contains THREE word parts/syllables, how many vowel sounds will it contain?

a)

three

b)

two

c)

four

d)

I need to see the word to answer the question.

5.

Kai found the word "precautious" in his book. He asked Brayden to identify the suffix in that word. What should be Brayden's answer?

a)

pre

b)

caution

c)

cau

d)

ous

6.

Your teacher asks you to predict what will happen in a story by looking at the cover and pictures. When you predict something you??

a)

change the ending of the story

b)

contrast the story to another story

c)

make a guess of what you think will happen in the story

d)

answer questions about the story

7.

Match the following image or example to it's corresponding name.

a)

1.

business card

b)

2.

cover letter

c)

3.

resume

d)

4.

job application

8.

How many seasons are in 1 year?

a)

three

b)

two

c)

four

d)

five

9.

Compliments - Is the following compliment inappropriate or appropriate?

A colleague comments on another's new haircut, saying it makes them look old.

a)

appropriate compliment

b)

inappropriate

compliment

10.

Select ALL synonyms for the word - disgraceful.

a)

shameful

b)

reputable

c)

dishonorable

d)

admirable

e)

terrible

11.

For most literary stories, there is an underlying message that is taught and can be inferred. What is the underlying message that can be inferred from a passage called?

a)

setting

b)

theme

c)

climax

d)

conflict

12.

True or False: The theme ties together other elements of the narrative/story, including the characters and the events of the plot.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

What is the theme?

"You can do it!" shouted her father, as he pushed Zoe and let go of the bike. She was going on her own, but suddenly fell. She cried, but said, "Again!" This time she went farther but fell into the ditch. A few moments later, she was riding down the street, smiling from ear to ear.

a)

Your family will do anything for you.

b)

When you are greedy, you will fall down.

c)

The grass isn't always greener on the other side.

d)

You should never give up.

14.

What is the friendly ogre's name?

a)

Lord Farquaad

b)

Princess Fiona

c)

Donkey

d)

Shrek

15.

What is a contrast between your pet lizard, Lenny, and your neighbor's pet ferret, Lenny?

a)

One has fur and the other has scales.

b)

They are both pets.

c)

They are unusual pets.

d)

They are both loved by their owners.

16.
What words make up the compound word dragonfly?
a)
dra, gone, and fly
b)
butter and fly
c)
dragon and fly
d)
drag, on , and fly
17.

Match the following compound words.

a)

top

1.

desk

b)

parent

2.

grand

c)

fold

3.

blind

d)

born

4.

new

e)

self

5.

your

18.

How can you tell if a vowel is long?

a)

It is followed by two consonants.

b)

It sounds like the letter name.

c)

It is always in a closed syllable.

d)

It cannot be heard in a word.

19.

Where should you go back and read to find your answer?

a)

a. the beginning of the story

b)

b. the last paragraph of the story

c)

c. the middle and end of the story

d)

d. the beginning and middle

20.

Choose the correct suffix in the word "playful".

a)

play

b)

ful

c)

ly

d)

playf