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Third Grade FAST Review

Total questions: 170

Worksheet time: 7hrs 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

the people or animals in a story

a)

setting

b)

characters

c)

climax

d)

idiom

2.

where and when the story takes place

a)

characters

b)

plot

c)

setting

d)

metaphor

3.

What HAPPENS in the story

a)

plot

b)

setting

c)

beginning

d)

theme

4.

description of a character's personality

a)

theme

b)

message

c)

trait

d)

mood

5.

a saying that cannot be taken literally

a)

idiom

b)

metaphor

c)

simile

d)

onomatopiea

6.

a problem or struggle

a)

conflict

b)

major

c)

suffix

d)

prefix

7.

the moral or message of a story

a)

theme

b)

central idea

c)

setting

d)

conflict

8.

Tells what the text is MOSTLY about

a)

setting

b)

central or main idea

c)

theme

d)

resolution

9.

summarizing a story using only the important events

a)

recount or retell

b)

main idea

c)

blah blah blah

d)

What are you talking about Mrs. McCurdy?

10.

language that helps the reader picture parts of the story

a)

details

b)

figurative language

c)

compare and contrast

d)

sequence

11.

a comparison using like or as

a)

Boom

b)

idiom

c)

simile

d)

metaphor

12.

To find the ways that two things are SIMILAR

a)

theme

b)

compare

c)

contrast

d)

looking at it

13.

to find the ways that two things are different

a)

simile

b)

contrast

c)

compare

d)

metaphor

14.

A saying that cannot be taken literally

a)

personification

b)

metaphor

c)

idiom

d)

simile

15.

Giving human qualities to a non living item

a)

hyperbole

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

metaphor

16.

a type of text structure that puts events in order

a)

description

b)

sequence

c)

compare and contrast

d)

cause and effect

17.

a word part at the end of a word that changes its meaning

a)

huh?

b)

suffix

c)

prefix

d)

What?

18.

the repeating of beginning sounds

a)

metaphor

b)

idiom

c)

alliteration

d)

onomatopiea

19.

a paragraph in a poem is called a...

a)

rhythm

b)

paragraph

c)

stanza

d)

line

20.

The 3rd graders at Moore Elementary are going on a once

in a lifetime field trip. They will get to see Mickey Mouse

and a beautiful castle. All of the students can’t wait to

ride on all of the rides.


What can you infer about where the student's are going on their field trip?

a)

They are going to the zoo.

b)

They are going to the aquarium.

c)

They are going to Disney World.

d)

They are visiting their state's capital.

21.

Andrew's favorite subject in school involves using lots of numbers. He loves to solve equations and often uses a calculator.


What is Andrew's favorite school subject?

a)

Science

b)

Reading

c)

History

d)

Math

22.

Read the line from the drama.

"The birds migrated to someplace warm."

What is the meaning of the word migrated as it is used in the drama?

a)

lived for a long time

b)

enjoyed the summer weather

c)

traveled from one place to another

d)

planned to ask others

23.

Read the directions.

1. First, put soil in a flowerpot until it is half full.

2. Next, add about tweunty flower seeds.

3. Cover the seeds with an inch of soil.

4. Your seeds are ready to grow.


Which underlined word is spelled wrong?

a)

half

b)

tweunty

c)

inch

d)

ready

24.

Read the sentence.

The sun __________ very bright to us yesterday because there were no clouds in the sky.


Which verb or verb phrase completes the sentence?

a)

is looking

b)

looks

c)

will look

d)

looked

25.

Which form of the verb BEST completes the sentence?

Last May, Rita ___________ a soccer team.

a)

will join

b)

joins

c)

has joined

d)

joined

26.

Which title is capitalized correctly?

a)

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

b)

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

c)

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory

d)

Charlie And the Chocolate Factory

27.

When there is dialogue in a story, where do the quotation marks go?

a)

At the beginning and end of what a person says

b)

At the beginning of what a person said

c)

At the end of what a person said

28.
If the prefix pre-means before, then what does the word preschool mean?
a)
Before School
b)
After School
c)
Before Third Grade 
29.
If the prefix dis- means not or the opposite of, then what does the word disrespectful mean? 
a)
Respectful
b)
Not Respectful
c)
Kind 
30.
If the prefix dis- means not or the opposite of, then what dos the word dishonest mean?
a)
Funny 
b)
Honest 
c)
Not Truthful
31.
If the prefix im- means not, then what does the word impossible mean? 
a)
Possible 
b)
Possibility 
c)
Not Possible 
32.
If the prefix im- means not, then what does the word impossible mean? 
a)
Possible 
b)
Possibility 
c)
Not Possible 
33.
If the prefix un- means not, then what does the word unknown mean?
a)
Familiar
b)
Not Known
c)
old 
34.
If the prefix dis-means not or the opposite than what does the word dislike mean?
a)
Friend
b)
Kind 
c)
Dissaprove
35.
If the prefix un - means not, then what does the word unforgettable mean? 
a)
Forgettable
b)
Memorable 
c)
Great 
36.
If the prefix un - means not, then what does the word unforgettable mean? 
a)
Forgettable
b)
Memorable 
c)
Great 
37.
If the prefix re-means again, then what does the word redo mean?
a)
Do Over
b)
Set
c)
Done 
38.
If the prfix un-means not, then what does the word unhappy mean?
a)
Not Fortunate
b)
Cheerful
c)
Excited 
39.
If the prefix, un- means not, then what does the word unprepared mean? 
a)
Planned
b)
Ready
c)
Not Prepared
40.
What is the PREFIX in the word UNCOVER?
a)
un
b)
cov
c)
cover
d)
er
41.
What is the PREFIX in PREVIEW?
a)
view
b)
pre
c)
vi
d)
prev
42.
What is the PREFIX in DISCOURAGED?
a)
courage
b)
ed
c)
discour
d)
dis
43.
What is the PREFIX in RECONNECT?
a)
recon
b)
re
c)
connect
d)
ect
44.
What is the PREFIX in RETEACH?
a)
teach
b)
tea
c)
ch
d)
re
45.
What is the ROOT WORD in RECOUNT?
a)
rec
b)
nt
c)
re
d)
count
46.
What is the ROOT WORD in UNDO?
a)
und
b)
un
c)
do
d)
undo
47.
What is the ROOT WORD in PREHEAT?
a)
heat
b)
eat
c)
pre
d)
at
48.

the people or animals in a story

a)

setting

b)

characters

c)

climax

d)

idiom

49.

where and when the story takes place

a)

characters

b)

plot

c)

setting

d)

metaphor

50.

what HAPPENS in the story

a)

plot

b)

setting

c)

beginning

d)

theme

51.

description of a character's personality

a)

theme

b)

message

c)

trait

d)

mood

52.

a saying that cannot be taken literally

a)

idiom

b)

metaphor

c)

simile

d)

onomatopiea

53.

a problem or struggle

a)

conflict

b)

major

c)

suffix

d)

prefix

54.

the moral or message of a story

a)

theme

b)

central idea

c)

setting

d)

conflict

55.

Tells what the text is MOSTLY about

a)

setting

b)

central or main idea

c)

theme

d)

resolution

56.

summarizing a story using only the important events

a)

recount or retell

b)

main idea

c)

blah blah blah

d)

What are you talking about Mrs. McCurdy?

57.

language that helps the reader picture parts of the story

a)

details

b)

figurative language

c)

compare and contrast

d)

sequence

58.

a comparison using like or as

a)

Boom

b)

idiom

c)

simile

d)

metaphor

59.

To find the ways that two things are SIMILAR

a)

theme

b)

compare

c)

contrast

d)

looking at it

60.

to find the ways that two things are different

a)

simile

b)

contrast

c)

compare

d)

metaphor

61.

A saying that cannot be taken literally

a)

personification

b)

metaphor

c)

idiom

d)

simile

62.

Giving human qualities to a non living item

a)

hyperbole

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

metaphor

63.

a type of text structure that puts events in order

a)

description

b)

sequence

c)

compare and contrast

d)

cause and effect

64.

a word part at the end of a word that changes its meaning

a)

huh?

b)

suffix

c)

prefix

d)

What?

65.

the repeating of beginning sounds

a)

metaphor

b)

idiom

c)

alliteration

d)

onomatopiea

66.

a paragraph in a poem is called a...

a)

rhythm

b)

paragraph

c)

stanza

d)

line

67.
A passage that contains artistic, vivid language and is often imaginative
a)
poem
b)
poet
c)
rhythm
d)
lines
68.
A person who writes poems
a)
poet
b)
alliteration
c)
tone
d)
simile
69.
Pattern of syllables in a line of poetry
a)
rhythm
b)
lines
c)
poet
d)
personification
70.
The form in which poems are written
a)
pattern
b)
stanza
c)
lines 
d)
mood
71.
Matching ending sounds in words or sometimes lines of poetry
a)
rhyme
b)
lines
c)
simile
d)
free verse
72.
A group of lines in a poem
a)
stanza
b)
pattern
c)
poet
d)
tone
73.
The words on one line of a poem
a)
lines
b)
imagery
c)
rhyme
d)
mood
74.
Pictures that are created with words
a)
imagery
b)
tone
c)
mood
d)
poet
75.
How the author feels when writing the poem.
a)
tone
b)
poet
c)
mood
d)
stanza
76.
How the poem makes the reader feel.
a)
mood
b)
tone
c)
poet
d)
lines
77.
A comparison without using the words like or as.
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
lines
d)
stanza
78.
A comparison using the words like or as
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
rhyme
d)
mood
79.
A comparison in which something that is not human is described with human characteristics
a)
personification
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
alliteration
80.
Words whose sounds make you think of their meaning
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
alliteration
c)
personification
d)
rhyme
81.
Poetry that does not include pattern, rhyme, or rhythm
a)
free verse
b)
alliteration
c)
mood
d)
metaphor
82.
The repetition of the beginning consonant sounds
a)
alliteration
b)
rhyme
c)
personification
d)
mood
83.

We _____ to order pepperoni pizza. (past)

a)

decides

b)

will decide

c)

decided

d)

decide

84.

The delivery man ______ here in 5 minutes. (future)

a)

will be

b)

was

c)

is

d)

be

85.

Mom _____ her third piece of pizza! (present)

a)

will eat

b)

was eating

c)

is eating

d)

ate

86.

Pizza ____ my favorite food, but now I prefer bacon. (past)

a)

is

b)

are

c)

were

d)

was

87.

Don't get me wrong - I still ____ pizza! (present)

a)

love

b)

will love

c)

loved

d)

is loving

88.

After we _____, my dog ____ on the table and ate some, too! (past)

a)

is eating, is climbing

b)

eat, climbs

c)

ate, climbed

d)

will eat, will climb

89.

Next time, we ______ to put the dog in my bedroom. (future)

a)

remembered

b)

is remembering

c)

remember

d)

will remember

90.

We _____ for our science test after we ____. (past)

a)

study, finish

b)

studied, finished

c)

will study, will finish

d)

studies, finishes

91.

I ____ so full that I can't ___ another bite. (present)

a)

am, eat

b)

was, ate

c)

will be, eat

d)

were, eaten

92.

Next time, I _______ you to join us. (future)

a)

invited

b)

invites

c)

is inviting

d)

will invite

93.

Setting

a)

The title of a story

b)

The problem

c)

The characters

d)

The place and time a story takes place.

94.

What provides information such as the time and place of the story?

a)

Setting

b)

Plot

c)

Characters

d)

Dialogue

95.
When you compare one thing to another, you explain how the two are
a)
different
b)
mysterious
c)
alike or similar
d)
interesting
96.
When you contrast two things, you explain how they are
a)
different
b)
perfect
c)
the same
d)
pretty
97.
The dog, like the cat, is a household pet. This statement is a comparison.
a)
No!
b)
Yes!
98.
All of these words are ways to express contrast except
a)
unlike
b)
have in common
c)
differ
d)
however
99.
A comparsion and contrast can be used in the same sentence!
a)
True!
b)
False!
100.
Is compare and contrast the same thing as similarities and differences?
a)
No way!
b)
Sometimes...
c)
Only on Thursday.
d)
Yes it is!
101.
Fill in the blank: The common house cat is a cousin of the tiger, ______, a tiger is much larger. 
a)
and
b)
like
c)
however
d)
too
102.
Fill in the blank: Mrs. Boileau and Miss. D. are ________ because they are both teachers!
a)
similar
b)
different
c)
unlike
d)
however
103.
What is this graphic organizer called?
a)
An organizer 
b)
A chart
c)
2 circles
d)
Venn Diagram
104.
What is it used for?
a)
Comparing and contrasting
b)
Similarities and differences
c)
Organize information from two things
d)
All the above
105.

What is an author's main claim?

a)

A question the author wants to answer

b)

The point or argument the author is trying to make

c)

A summary of the story

d)

The author's favorite part of the story

106.

Which of the following is an example of evidence to support a claim?

a)

A personal opinion

b)

A fact from a reliable source

c)

A question

d)

A prediction

107.

What is a fact?

a)

Something that can be proven true or false

b)

What someone believes

c)

A guess

d)

An idea for a story

108.

What is an opinion?

a)

A statement that can be proven

b)

A personal belief or judgment

c)

A well-known fact

d)

An observation

109.

How can you identify the author's main claim in a text?

a)

By reading the title

b)

By looking at the pictures

c)

By finding the sentence that tells the author's main point

d)

By asking someone else

110.

Which of the following would be considered a strong piece of evidence to support a claim?

a)

An opinion

b)

A fact

c)

A personal story

d)

A made up scenario

111.

How can an author strengthen their claim?

a)

By repeating the claim many times

b)

By providing evidence and reasoning

c)

By stating their opinion more strongly

d)

By asking the reader to believe them

112.

Which of the following statements is a fact?

a)

Cats are the best pets.

b)

The Earth orbits the Sun.

c)

Chocolate tastes better than vanilla.

d)

Summer is more fun than winter.

113.

Which of the following statements is an opinion?

a)

Water boils at 100°C at sea level.

b)

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.

c)

Reading is more educational than watching TV.

d)

There are 24 hours in a day.

114.

How does evidence support an author's claim?

a)

By providing facts or data to back up the claim

b)

By making the claim more interesting

c)

By repeating the claim in different words

d)

By giving the author's opinion more credibility

115.

Why is it important for an author to use reliable evidence to support their claim?

a)

It makes the text longer.

b)

It convinces the reader that the claim is valid.

c)

It makes the claim more interesting.

d)

It helps the author remember the claim.

116.

Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous. The first reason is that you can get extremely sunburnt. The second reason is that you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays. Another reason is that too much time out in bright sunlight can damage your eyesight. Remember to wear a hat, put on a shirt, use sunscreen and wear sunglasses.


What is the author's claim?

a)

It is important to always wear sunscreen and sunglasses when you're outside.

b)

Being out in the sun can be dangerous, so it is important to protect yourself.

c)

Too much time in the sun can cause cancer and many other health problems.

d)

Being sunburnt can be extremely painful, so you should always wear sunscreen.

117.

A claim is a strong fact based opinion.

a)

False

b)

True

118.
Read the following passage and then answer the question.
The Elk River flows from the far northern part of the state all the way to the southern tip. All kinds of animals rely on it for drinking water, people eat the fish they catch in it, and farmers in the state depend on it for irrigating their crops. Since there is very little rain in this state, the Elk River gives animals and humans the water they need to stay alive. Even though the river is not nearly the biggest in the nation, it is very important to the people and animals that live near it.
a)
The Elk River is a small river.
b)
The Elk River starts in the northern part of the state.
c)
The Elk River is very important to people and animals.
d)
People catch fish in the Elk River.
119.
Which of the following statements about SUMMARIZING is true?
a)
The Summary is a thought that is true but is not in the passage.
b)
The Summary is what the passage is mostly about.
c)
 The Summary is specific, detailed information contained in the passage.
d)
The Summary is always found in the first sentence of the passage.
120.
Which best describes a summary?
a)
a really long detailed piece of writing
b)
the entire text told in your own words
c)
a dumb thing that teachers make you write
d)
the main ideas and important details of a text
121.
Tomorrow is Jill's birthday. She is excited because she gets to pick where she will eat dinner. Will it be Mexican food at the Big Enchilada House? Or will it be fried chicken at the Chicken Shack, or a big cheeseburger at Al's Hamburger Palace. She just couldn't decide. Then there was always the Pizza Shop with that great pepperoni pizza. How would she ever decide? Maybe she would just flip a coin.
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.
b)
 Jill loves Mexican food.
c)
The Pizza Shop has the best pizza in town.
d)
 Jill will choose a place by flipping a coin.
122.
It started when they got to the bears. Peter felt tired and his stomach hurt. He dragged himself over to see the elephants, which were eating from a stack of hay. Normally, the elephants were his favorite. Without much interest, Peter followed his classmates to the camels, which were busy swatting flies with their tails. Peter knew he should be having fun at the zoo, but he just felt terrible and all he wanted to do was lie down and rest. Even the lions and tigers did not interest him now. 
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
Peter's favorite animals were the elephants.
b)
The camels were swatting flies with their tails.
c)
 It was really hot at the zoo.
d)
Peter didn't enjoy the zoo because he felt really bad.
123.
Right now Jason was playing right field. He really wanted to play third base. Earlier this year, coach had put him in left field and second base in a game, but never at third base. Once in practice, coach let him play third base, but he kept missing ground balls. When he did stop one, he made a bad throw to first base. Maybe if he kept practicing, Jason would be good enough to play third base. That was his dream.
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
Jason really wanted to play third base.
b)
Jason was the best player on his team.
c)
Jason had trouble catching ground balls.
d)
Jason was too lazy to practice.
124.
For the walls, Jenny thought she would use a bright yellow paint. She would pick a border that had mostly bright red and green colors, and maybe a little bit of blue. She already had found some curtains that were sky blue with streaks of red, blue and yellow that she thought would go great with the walls. And finally, she had picked a carpet that was mostly blue with specks of red and yellow. Jenny couldn't wait till she was done decorating her room. It was really going to look awesome.
 The Summary of this passage is:
a)
Jenny likes bright colors.
b)
Jenny was going to paint her room.
c)
Jenny was picking out colors and materials to decorate her room.
d)
Yellow is a good color to paint your walls.
125.
When some people think about Texas, they think of cowboys on the open range-herding cattle up a dusty trail. However, Texas has much more than open prairie with large herds of cows. There are the mountains of West Texas, the piney hills of east Texas, and the emerald waters off the coast of Padre Island. Texas also has large coastal harbors with numerous sailboats, powerboats, inland lakes, rivers, swamps of southeast Texas with alligators and other exotic wildlife.
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
There are a lot of cows in Texas.
b)
There are many different, varied parts of Texas.
c)
 Texas is one of the biggest states in the United States.
d)
 There are alligators in the swampland of southeast Texas.
126.
San Francisco is located on the coast of California in an area often called the Bay Area. The weather is generally very mild, seldom getting really cold or really hot. Its mild climate is one reason many people live there. It seldom snows in San Francisco and generally does not get below freezing during the winter. Even in the middle of summer, temperatures may be in the mid 80s with a cool breeze from the bay keeping the weather very comfortable.
The Summary of this passage is:
 
a)
San Francisco has many neat things to do.
b)
 It seldom snows in California.
c)
 Many people choose to live in California.
d)
 The weather in San Francisco is generally very mild.
127.
Julie watched the ants as they carried small crumbs down the trail to the anthill. She thinks ants are very hard working and industrious little creatures. They always seemed busy, and you never saw an ant just laying around doing nothing. They were carrying food, building tunnels, or defending the anthill. One thing you could say about ants is that they sure aren't lazy.
The Summary of this passage is:
 
a)
Ants carry many things.
b)
Some ants may bite you.
c)
Ants are hard workers.
d)
Some ants help take care of the queen.
128.
The first book Chris read in fifth grade was about a lost kitten. Then he read a book about a family of bears, and then he read about a wild kangaroo in Australia. It seems every book Chris reads is about animals. Last week he found a good book about snakes and reptiles, and another book about elephants. Today Chris went to the library, and he checked out a book about dolphins, whales and other animals that live in the sea.
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
Chris likes kangaroos.
b)
Chris is in the fifth grade.
c)
Chris reads a lot of books about animals.
d)
Dolphins and whales live in the sea.
129.
The best summary of the text is--
a)
Brian wanted to start his summer vacation, but mom said he had to clean his room. Brian tried to convince her that it was summer, but it didn't work. Brian paused his vacation and cleaned his room.
b)
Brian wanted to start his summer vacation and play at Tom's house, so he cleaned his room.
c)
Rooms need to be cleaned before any fun could be had. 
d)
Brian wanted to go play with Tom, but his mom wouldn't let him until his room was cleaned. 
130.
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?
a)
You should cheat to win.
b)
Always work hard.
c)
It pays to be honest.
d)
Teamwork is best.
131.

Q. Which word have the same meaning as the word "big"

a)

Huge

b)

Tiny

c)

Tall

d)

Shiny

132.

Q. Now find 3 synonyms for the word "Beautiful".

a)

Gorgeous

b)

Pretty

c)

Attractive

d)

Mysterious

e)

Loud

133.

Q. Find 2 words that mean the opposite of the word "Cold"

a)

Hot

b)

Big

c)

Tired

d)

Boiling

134.

Q. Find 3 antonyms for the word "sad"

a)

disappointed

b)

joyful

c)

happy

d)

upset

e)

delighted

135.

Are these words synonyms or antonyms?

Easy and difficult

a)

Synonyms- same meaning

b)

Antonyms - opposite meanings

136.

Are these words synonyms or antonyms?

afraid and scared

a)

Synonyms- same meaning

b)

Antonyms - opposite meanings

137.

Are these words synonyms or antonyms?

Under and Above

a)

Synonyms- same meaning

b)

Antonyms - opposite meanings

138.

A prefix is letters that come at the _____ of a word.

a)

end (after)

b)

middle

c)

beginning (before)

d)

top

139.

A suffix is letters that come at the ____ of a word.

a)

end

b)

middle

c)

beginning

d)

top

140.

What is the root or base word in the word preheat?

a)

heat

b)

pre

c)

preheat

d)

heatpre

141.

What is the prefix in the word untie?

a)

tie

b)

unti

c)

un

d)

pre

142.

Read the sentence below.

Cindy felt it was unfair that she got in trouble for breaking the lamp, but her sister didn't.

The word unfair means...

a)

not fair

b)

before fair

c)

fair again

d)

breakable

143.

The prefix re, like in the word replay means...

a)

not

b)

before

c)

again

d)

dis

144.

Read the sentence below.

Tom and Jerry disagreed on what TV show to watch. That means they...

a)

did agree

b)

did not agree

c)

agreed again

d)

stopped agreeing

145.

The suffix less, like in the word fearless means...

a)

full of

b)

without

c)

with

d)

in a way

146.

What do you do if you reread a book?

a)

read it

b)

read it again

c)

read it for the first time

147.

Which of these words has a prefix?

a)

candy

b)

disappear

c)

helpful

148.

Which word has a suffix?

a)

Hopeless

b)

Create

c)

Biohazard

149.

What does the word tallest mean?

a)

less tall

b)

not tall

c)

most tall

d)

full of tall

150.
The submarine can dive up to 300 meters below water. What does the prefix sub mean? 
a)
under, below
b)
above
c)
after 
151.
The football player intercepted the ball. What does the word inter mean? 
a)
above
b)
between
c)
below
d)
before
152.
By midmorning I'm already hungry for lunch. The prefix mid means...
a)
Early
b)
Middle
c)
Under, below
153.
A student was not following school rules, so I had to deduct some dojo points. 
a)
Remove
b)
Add 
c)
Above, beyond
154.

What does the prefix bi- mean?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

155.
If you take away the prefix from disagree, the root word is agree.
a)
True 
b)
False
156.

Our teacher will inspect our work. Tomorrow is the ____________.

a)

inspect

b)

inspection

c)

invitation

d)

organization

157.

improper

a)

not proper

b)

proper again

c)

proper before

158.
An author's purpose is...
a)
the reason an author writes
b)
the reason an author teaches
c)
author's sense of humor
d)
author's way of life. 
159.
Dear Edith, 
Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
160.
Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a bid bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid if him anymore.
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
161.
Welcome to National Park
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way. 
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
162.
In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
163.
Advertisements are created to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
164.
The author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
165.
Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain you with a story about artists
b)
to teach you how all artists become famous
c)
to persuade you to attend an art program
d)
to explain how to paint a sunset
166.
Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain you witha story about a boy who worked hard
b)
to teach how to play basketball
c)
to persuade you to try out for the basketball team
d)
to explain the rules of basketball
167.
In a recent survey of parents of children in grades 1-8, more than half of the parents agreed that students are overburdened with homework. These parents favored mandating less homework in local schools.
a)
persuade
b)
describe
c)
explain
d)
inform
168.
My Dog Miles One day, my dog, Miles, decided he had enough of living with our cat, Theo. He packed his doggie biscuits, his favorite toys, and hit the road. Life on the road was not as easy as he had expected. No one fed him, and many people ignored him completely. He was not used to this kind of treatment. After a few hours of hunger and loneliness, Miles decided to come back home. As soon as he walked in the door, we all pounced on him, giving him hugs and his favorite foods. Miles smiled and howled, “There really is no place like home.” 
What is the author’s purpose?
a)
entertain
b)
persuasive
c)
inform
169.

For the three days in April, people from around the world come to villages in China to celebrate the New Year at the Water Splashing Festival. Women wear yellow and pink

dresses and participate in traditional dancing. Children carve water toys out of bamboo and play with hoses in the streets. Other people race dragon boats across the river and float

paper boats throughout the village. The festival is a tradition of the Dai community, who live in Southern China.

What's the Author’s Purpose?

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

170.
The Slim-O-Matic will cause you to loose pounds and inches from your body in one month. This amazing machine helps you to exercise correctly and provides an easy video to show you the proper way to exercise. Send $75.99 and begin exercising today. 
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade

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