WorksheetsELA State Test Prep
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 2hrs 45mins
1. Theme
Lesson or moral of the story
What it's mostly about
Main Idea
What the passage is mostly about
The plot
Caption
words that explain the picture
a heading
inference
directly stated in the text
something you can figure out based on the information you have
Summary
when you sum up what the story is about. don't include supporting details
all the details in the story
A poem with 5 lines and the AABBA rhyming pattern
Limerick
Haiku
Free verse
A poem with 3 lines and the 5-7-5 syllable pattern
Haiku
Limerick
Rhymed Verse
If the narrator is a character in the story, which pronouns will be used ?
( doesn't count if it's in quotation marks)
he, she, it
I, we , my , us
If the narrator is not a character in the story, which pronouns will be used?
he, she, it, they
I, me, my, us, we
Supporting details
the details that are important to the main idea of the passage
details that the reader doesn't need to know
"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
What can you infer about Violet?
She is energetic
She is shy
She is mean
She hates people
An example of an author's opinion or claim could be:
There are 18 students in this classroom.
The hotdogs are delicious.
They are serving hotdogs for lunch.
What is an illustration?
a drawing
a photograph
a yummy dinner
What does compare and contrast mean?
put the events in order
Show how they are alike and how they are different
Sequence can also be called. Choose all the right answers
steps in a process
time order
problem and solution
Central Idea is:
(check all that apply)
same as main idea
what the text is mostly about
a summary
a plot
Which sentence is an example of first-person point of view?
You were going to the market.
He runs in the park every morning.
I enjoy reading books on rainy days.
They visited the museum last weekend.
All dogs are very easy to train.
OPINION
FACT
Large dogs are better pets than small dogs.
OPINION
FACT
Many people travel to the beach in the summer.
FACT
OPINION
There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea or central idea?
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
It is also fun to look for shells.
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea or central idea?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.
Which supporting detail does not support the main idea?
Main idea: Technology can help students learn.
Students who are struggling can use educational websites to study at their own pace.
It's fun to look up Youtube videos in your free time.
Many word processors have spell check to help with spelling.
Students can communicate with each other about class assignments.
Mom put her cell phone on the stack of towels by the pool. Later, Carl got out of the pool and reached for a towel. He did not see the cell phone and it went flying into the water when he grabbed the towel on top of the stack. He jumped in after it, but the cell phone was ruined.
What caused mom's phone to fall into the pool?
Carl grabbed the towel that the cell phone was on.
The phone got ruined by the water.
Mom put her cell phone on the stack of towels.
Carl jumped in the pool to get the phone.
Tony made himself a bowl of cereal and milk. He took his first bite, made an awful face, and hurried to the sink to spit it out! Then he took the carton of milk out of the fridge, opened the top and took a sniff. The milk had turned sour!
What was the effect of Tony spitting out his cereal and milk?
He went to the fridge to check the milk carton.
The milk tasted awful.
Tony made himself a bowl of cereal and milk.
The milk turned sour!
The library was an ocean of books. Metaphor?
yes
no
Which of the following is a metaphor?
The walrus and the penguin were at the zoo.
She is a peacock because she loves the attention.
The singer's voice was like a fresh spring day.
The old woman was as wise as an owl.
Kaleo runs like a cheetah. Metaphor?
yes
no
He eats like a pig.
simile
metaphor
Even though he was tired, the young boy was running through the house like a tornado.
simile
metaphor
Which ALWAYS uses "like" or "as"
Similes
Metaphors
The gardener lovingly added the manure to his crops believing he was making happy flowers. What is being personified?
The gardener
The flowers
The crops
Time crawled as Tim sat in the hot detention room painfully watching the clock tic. What is being personified?
The clock
Time
The room
Tim
What is a hyperbole?
When a poet or writer gives human qualities to an animal, object, or idea.
An exaggerated statement.
What does "a piece of cake" mean?
something is simple to do
You are acting restless or impatient.
Face the problem and take control of it.
Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.
What does "it's written all over your face" mean?
Feelings or emotions are easy to see on your face.
Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.
Face the problem and take control of it.
You are acting restless or impatient.
What does "got your head in the clouds" mean?
A person is daydreaming, not paying attention.
Feelings or emotions are easy to see on your face.
Do not wait or you could miss your opportunity.
Face the problem and take control of it.
What is an idiom?
A phrase that has a meaning different from the definition; a common saying
An exaggeration
Words that show sound; comic book words
Mary was down in the dumps when her dog got lost. What is the literal meaning of this idiom?
be in a bad mood
feeling sad
feeling happy
feeling joyous
The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the
plot
figurative language
theme
One way you could figure out the theme is to...
Skim through the story
Just read the beginning of the story
Think about what the character has learned
Susie was waiting for Tina to arrive in the crowded lunch room. She looked through the crowd to see if she could spot Tina from afar. Tina was standing in an area all by herself. She had a perplexed look on her face, as there were no other seats available. Thankfully, Susie had saved her a seat, and all was well.
Lunch is best when it's crowded
Be nice
Friends should look out for each other
Select your answer below.
A
B
C
D
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.
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.
My cat is nice.
My cat likes mice.
My cat is fat.
I like my cat.
What is the rhyme scheme?
ABAB
AABB
What is the rhyme scheme?
I started on my homework
but my pen ran out of ink.
My hamster ate my homework.
My computer’s on the blink.
ABAB
AABB
Which type of verse follows a specific rhyme scheme?
free verse
rhymed verse
blank verse
prose poetry
I am quick, but it's quicker.
Just beyond my grasp.
What type of poem is this?
Limerick
Haiku
Free verse
Rhymed verse
