WorksheetsELA Exam Review 2026
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 24mins
What is the central idea of a passage?
How can you tell the author's perspective (point of view about a topic)?
What pronouns are used by the narrator in first person point of view?
he, him
How does word choice affect tone?
What does the acronym STEAL stand for in regards to characterization?
Speech, Thoughts, Emotions, Actions, and Looks
What is the theme of a story?
The theme of a story is the underlying message about life or human nature that the author wants to convey to the readers.
What is personification?
What is a simile?
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor is a figure of speech in which the author compares to things using "like" or "as."
A metaphor is a figure of speech in which the author makes a comparison between two unlike things.
What is alliteration?
Which sentences uses proper capitalization?
Which sentences is punctuated properly?
What does the acronym RACES stand for?
Rephrase, Answer, Cite evidence, Explain, Summarize
About how long is a short answer paragraph?
5,000 sentences
6-8 sentences (or as long as it needs to be)
Which of the following is an example of a properly punctuated compound sentence?
I went to the store I bought some milk.
The difference between a paragraph and an essay is...
A paragraph is longer than an essay.
An essay consists of multiple paragraphs and is organized with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
A run-on sentence is
A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions to separate them.
A sentence that has no subject or verb.
A sentence that ends with a question mark.
A sentence that contains only one independent clause.
Which of the following sentences uses alliteration?
Bruce blasted Backstreet Boys music all day.
Learning from Mistakes
In the journey of learning, making mistakes is a natural part of the process. Daniel Tiger, a character beloved by many children, discovers this important lesson at school. He learns that mistakes are not something to be feared but rather opportunities for growth. When Daniel makes a mistake, he is encouraged to reflect on what went wrong. This reflection helps him understand how to improve and avoid similar errors in the future.
At school, Daniel's teachers emphasize the importance of trying to fix mistakes. They teach him that everyone makes mistakes and that it's a normal part of learning. By attempting to correct his errors, Daniel gains confidence in his abilities. This approach not only helps him academically but also builds his resilience. He learns that persistence and effort can lead to success, even after setbacks.
Daniel's experience highlights a valuable lesson for students of all ages. Embracing mistakes as learning opportunities can foster a positive attitude towards challenges. It encourages students to be curious and open-minded, knowing that errors are stepping stones to improvement. By adopting this mindset, students can develop a lifelong love for learning. Ultimately, understanding that it's okay to make mistakes can lead to personal and academic growth.
What lesson does Daniel Tiger learn about mistakes?
Mistakes are to be feared.
Mistakes are opportunities for growth.
Mistakes should be ignored.
Mistakes are a sign of failure.
How do Daniel's teachers help him deal with mistakes?
By punishing him for mistakes.
By ignoring his mistakes.
By encouraging him to reflect and fix them.
By doing his work for him.
What effect does correcting mistakes have on Daniel?
It makes him more fearful.
It builds his confidence and resilience.
It discourages him from trying new things.
It has no effect on him.
What mindset does the passage suggest students should adopt towards mistakes?
Fearful and avoidant.
Curious and open-minded.
Indifferent and careless.
Overconfident and dismissive.
What is the ultimate benefit of understanding that it's okay to make mistakes, according to the passage?
It leads to academic failure.
It results in personal and academic growth.
It causes students to give up easily.
It makes students overconfident.
Use your context clues to figure out the meaning of the bold, underlined word:
The awkward silence tells me this will not be an exuberant crowd.
What does the word "exuberant" mean?
Read the poem, then answer the questions:
"Dreams"
By Langston Hughes
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
What is the main theme of the poem 'Dreams' by Langston Hughes?
The importance of holding onto dreams
The beauty of nature
The inevitability of change
The power of love
What metaphor does Langston Hughes use to describe life without dreams?
A broken-winged bird
A flowing river
A blooming flower
A rising sun
According to the poem, what happens to life when dreams die?
It becomes a broken-winged bird
It turns into a sunny day
It becomes a flowing river
It turns into a blooming garden
What does the 'barren field' symbolize in the poem?
Life without dreams
A place of growth
A field of opportunities
A warm summer day
What is the effect of dreams going away, as described in the poem?
Life becomes frozen with snow
Life becomes a sunny meadow
Life becomes a flowing river
Life becomes a blooming garden
How does the poet's word choice of "barren" affect the tone of the poem?
Explain how the poet develops the theme of the poem. Cite two pieces of evidence from the poem to support your answer.
What are the qualities of an effective, exemplary essay?
Vague thesis, random structure, weak arguments, excessive grammar errors, abrupt ending.
Confusing thesis, repetitive structure, unsupported claims, informal language, missing introduction.
Clear thesis, coherent structure, strong arguments with supporting evidence, proper grammar, compelling conclusion.
Which sentence shows an understanding of the differences between their, there, and they're?
Which sentence shows an understanding of how to capitalize proper nouns?
