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1st ELA Quarterly Test

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 1hrs 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of headings and subtitles?

a)

They help the reader find the main idea of a specific section of the text, making it easier to navigate.

b)

They describe a picture, diagram, or graph on the page to help the reader better understand it.

c)

They identify important vocabulary words and provide definitions for them in alphabetical order.

d)

They provide the reader with a visual to connect with the words and make for better understanding.

2.

This informational text feature can be used to find where specific words, people, or topics are mentioned in the text.

a)

The index

b)

The title

c)

The pictures

d)

The glossary

3.

How do authors of informational texts make important information stand out?

a)

They make all of their writing different colors.

b)

They use bold, italicized, and underlined words and phrases.

c)

They change the spellings of important words.

d)

They eat chicken with their friends and family.

4.

All the chapters in Part One describe _____________________.

a)

record-breaking weather event

b)

hot and cold weather

c)

dangerous weather events

d)

the difference between weather and climate

5.

Which of the following text features is most likely to be on page 50?

a)

a photograph of a flooded cit

b)

a graph comparing winter temperatures

c)

a map showing desert regions on Earth

d)

a diagram of the characteristics of lightning

6.

Where might you find illustrations like the ones in the passage?

a)

in a history textbook

b)

in a science textbook

c)

in a gardening magazine

d)

in a sailing magazine

7.

What nonfiction text feature is this? Topics are listed in alphabetical order and have page numbers listed.

a)

Glossary

b)

Index

c)

Table of Contents

d)

Heading

8.

Where can I find the definitions for bolded words in the text?

a)

Table of Contents

b)

Bold Words

c)

Sub Headings

d)

Glossary

9.

What is the BEST heading for this paragraph?

a)

Buzz....

b)

Collecting Nectar

c)

Bee Hives

d)

Queen Bee

10.

Why do authors use text features?

a)

To help make the book look more interesting.

b)

To help the reader better understand the content they are reading.

c)

To help the reader read the big words.

d)

To persuade readers to learn more about a subject.

11.
In this step of the writing process, you are writing down all of your ideas and often using a graphic organizer
a)
prewriting
b)
publishing
c)
editing
d)
revising
12.

When you are selecting a topic, which of the choices below is appropriate?

a)

writing the opening paragraph

b)

revising for organization

c)

narrow down a general topic to a more specific topic

d)

editing for correct grammar

13.
In this step of the writing process, you are organizing your thoughts into complete sentences, but are not yet worried about spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or word choice.
a)
revising
b)
publishing
c)
drafting
d)
editing
14.

The correct order for the steps of the Writing Process are

a)

Prewriting, revising, drafting, editing, publishing/final draft

b)

Prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, publishing/final draft

c)

Publishing/final draft, editing, drafting, revising, prewriting

d)

publishing/final draft, editing, revising, drafting, prewriting

15.

During the revising step:

a)

check for grammatical errors

b)

turn it in

c)

write the introduction, body paragraphs, and the closing

d)

make sure you have interesting details and that your voice shines through

16.

Identify the proofreading mark.

a)

Capitalize

b)

Spelling

c)

Colon or Semi-Colon

d)

Insert Space

17.

Identify the proofreading mark.

a)

Spelling

b)

Insert

c)

Capitalize

d)

End Punctuation

18.

Identify the proofreading mark.

a)

Run-on Sentence

b)

Lowercase

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Insert

19.

Identify the proofreading mark.

a)

Lowercase

b)

Capitalize

c)

New Paragraph

d)

Insert Space

20.

Identify the proofreading mark.

a)

Insert Space

b)

Lowercase

c)

Spelling Error

d)

Sentence Fragment

21.

Which of the following has proper capitalization?

a)

Amy fell into Lake Mead when she was fishing with Darryl.

b)

Amy fell into lake Mead when she was fishing with darryl.

c)

Amy fell into Lake Mead when she was fishing with darryl.

d)

Amy fell into lake Mead when she was fishing with Darryl.

22.

 What word needs to be capitalized in this sentence?

Travis and i went to the store to get some orange juice.

a)

i

b)

store

c)

orange

d)

juice

23.

Which of the following sentences has proper capitalization?

a)

I love watching the las vegas Raiders play football.

b)

i love watching the las vegas raiders play football.

c)

I love watching the Las Vegas Raiders play football.

d)

i love watching the Las Vegas Raiders play football.

24.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation mark.

a)

Lea always beats Seth in a race?

b)

Lea always beats Seth in a race.

c)

Lea always beats Seth in a race!

d)

Lea always beats Seth in a race,

25.
Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
a)
My mom needs to get apple grape and peach jelly at the store.
b)
Samanthas shirt is bright green.
c)
I cleaned my room, walked the dog, and washed the dishes.
d)
Timmy said, throw the ball to me.
26.

Which of these correctly edits the sentence for punctuation mistakes?

a)

The teacher recommended reading each question carefully eliminating wrong answers and clearly marking the correct answer.

b)

The teacher recommended reading each question carefully, eliminating wrong answers and clearly marking the correct answer.

c)

The teacher recommended reading each question, carefully, eliminating, wrong answers, and clearly, marking the correct answer.

d)

The teacher recommended reading each question carefully, eliminating wrong answers, and clearly marking the correct answer.

27.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
c)
Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
28.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
b)
Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
c)
Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
d)
Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
29.

What is one rule that is followed in the sentence?


So it went through February and March of that year, a feat a week.

a)

Capitalization of months of the year

b)

Capitalization of places

c)

Pronoun "I"

d)

Capitalization of abbreviations

30.

What is one rule that is followed in the sentence?


The deal was, if Russell and Piper went to school for the rest of the week, Maniac would show them the shortcut to Mexico on Saturday.

a)

Capitalization of proper nouns

b)

Capitalization of abbreviation

c)

Pronoun "I"

d)

Capitalization of months

31.

Mia is writing an essay to convince her classmates to participate in the school's recycling program. What is Mia's purpose in writing this persuasive essay?

a)

To inform her classmates about the recycling program

b)

To entertain her classmates with a story about recycling

c)

To confuse her classmates about the recycling program

d)

To convince her classmates to participate in the recycling program

32.

While reading a fantasy novel in their book club, Luna, Priya, and Charlotte discuss the author's purpose. What is the author's purpose in a fantasy novel?

a)

To provide a realistic portrayal of everyday life in a fictional world.

b)

To entertain and transport readers to a fictional world filled with magic and adventure.

c)

To promote the author's personal beliefs and values.

d)

To educate readers about the history of fantasy literature.

33.
What is the author's purpose for writing a passage like the following?

A five-paragraph essay in which the author attempts to convince readers to recycle more and to be less wasteful
a)
to inform
b)
to entertain
c)
to persuade
d)
to describe
34.
What is the author's purpose for writing a passage like the following?

A short story about a boy who never cleans his room and the horrible mess that accumulates
a)
to inform
b)
to entertain
c)
to persuade
d)
to describe
35.
What is the author's purpose for writing a passage like the following?

Instructions on how to make a compost pile
a)
to inform
b)
to entertain
c)
to persuade
d)
to describe
36.
What is the author's purpose for writing a passage like the following?

An article in a magazine comparing and contrasting waste management in New York City and Mexico City
a)
to inform
b)
to entertain
c)
to persuade
d)
to describe
37.
What is the author's purpose for writing a passage like the following?

The script for a television commercial to be read by Miley Cyrus telling viewers to make environmentally friendly decisions because future generations depend on it
a)
to inform
b)
to entertain
c)
to persuade
d)
to describe
38.
What is the author's purpose for writing a passage like the following?

A sticker on the trash compactor that shows how to operate it
a)
to inform
b)
to entertain
c)
to persuade
d)
to describe
39.
“It was a cold windy night. I could see my breath as soon as I stepped outside in the crunchy snow. My thick boots protected me my warm feet from the harsh weather. I didn’t care how bad the weather was, I could already taste grandma’s delicious, flaky blueberry pie. Since she was just next door, I could smell the sweet aroma of the warm blueberries baking and began to walk faster.”
What is the author's purpose for this passage?
a)
persuade
b)
explain
c)
entertain
d)
describe
40.
Steps to Bake an Apple Pie:
1. Get all of the ingredients 
2. Flatten out the crust
3. Scoop in the filling
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to inform
b)
to persuade
c)
to entertain
d)
to explain
41.

Some dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring a lost animal to the shelter. Some of these dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to get a new pet. What type of text structure is this?

a)
cause and effect
b)
description
c)
problem and solution
d)
compare and contrast
42.

Wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing. Some people are trying to solve this problem. Otherwise, chimpanzees may one day exist only in zoos. People are trying to save the rain forests and woodlands where the chimps live from being cut down. It will take many people working together to solve this problem. What is the problem?

a)
Description
b)
chimpanzees
c)
chimpanzees are disappearing 
d)
Sequential
43.

What is the purpose of the problem and solution text structure?

a)

To present a problem or issue followed by a solution or resolution in a clear and organized manner.

b)

To provide a detailed analysis of the problem without a solution

c)

To confuse the reader by presenting unrelated information

d)

To skip the problem and directly present the solution

44.
How would you know if a text was written in problem-solution text structure?
a)
The text would explain the steps of an event in time order
b)
The text would explain one main issue, and the solution to this issue
c)
The text would show how two things are similar and different
d)
The text would define and describe one main topic
45.
Wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing. Some people are trying to solve this problem. Otherwise, chimpanzees may one day exist only in zoos. People are trying to save the rain forests and woodlands where the chimps live from being cut down. It will take many people working together to solve this problem.  What is the solution?
a)
people cutting down the rain forest
b)
ignore it
c)
people are trying to save the rain forests 
d)
Sequence/Order of Importance