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Worksheets1st ELA Quarterly Test
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 1hrs 25mins
What is the purpose of headings and subtitles?
They help the reader find the main idea of a specific section of the text, making it easier to navigate.
They describe a picture, diagram, or graph on the page to help the reader better understand it.
They identify important vocabulary words and provide definitions for them in alphabetical order.
They provide the reader with a visual to connect with the words and make for better understanding.
This informational text feature can be used to find where specific words, people, or topics are mentioned in the text.
The index
The title
The pictures
The glossary
How do authors of informational texts make important information stand out?
They make all of their writing different colors.
They use bold, italicized, and underlined words and phrases.
They change the spellings of important words.
They eat chicken with their friends and family.
All the chapters in Part One describe _____________________.
record-breaking weather event
hot and cold weather
dangerous weather events
the difference between weather and climate
Which of the following text features is most likely to be on page 50?
a photograph of a flooded cit
a graph comparing winter temperatures
a map showing desert regions on Earth
a diagram of the characteristics of lightning
Where might you find illustrations like the ones in the passage?
in a history textbook
in a science textbook
in a gardening magazine
in a sailing magazine
What nonfiction text feature is this? Topics are listed in alphabetical order and have page numbers listed.
Glossary
Index
Table of Contents
Heading
Where can I find the definitions for bolded words in the text?
Table of Contents
Bold Words
Sub Headings
Glossary
What is the BEST heading for this paragraph?
Buzz....
Collecting Nectar
Bee Hives
Queen Bee
Why do authors use text features?
To help make the book look more interesting.
To help the reader better understand the content they are reading.
To help the reader read the big words.
To persuade readers to learn more about a subject.
When you are selecting a topic, which of the choices below is appropriate?
writing the opening paragraph
revising for organization
narrow down a general topic to a more specific topic
editing for correct grammar
The correct order for the steps of the Writing Process are
Prewriting, revising, drafting, editing, publishing/final draft
Prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, publishing/final draft
Publishing/final draft, editing, drafting, revising, prewriting
publishing/final draft, editing, revising, drafting, prewriting
During the revising step:
check for grammatical errors
turn it in
write the introduction, body paragraphs, and the closing
make sure you have interesting details and that your voice shines through
Identify the proofreading mark.
Capitalize
Spelling
Colon or Semi-Colon
Insert Space
Identify the proofreading mark.
Spelling
Insert
Capitalize
End Punctuation
Identify the proofreading mark.
Run-on Sentence
Lowercase
Comma Splice
Insert
Identify the proofreading mark.
Lowercase
Capitalize
New Paragraph
Insert Space
Identify the proofreading mark.
Insert Space
Lowercase
Spelling Error
Sentence Fragment
Which of the following has proper capitalization?
Amy fell into Lake Mead when she was fishing with Darryl.
Amy fell into lake Mead when she was fishing with darryl.
Amy fell into Lake Mead when she was fishing with darryl.
Amy fell into lake Mead when she was fishing with Darryl.
What word needs to be capitalized in this sentence?
Travis and i went to the store to get some orange juice.
i
store
orange
juice
Which of the following sentences has proper capitalization?
I love watching the las vegas Raiders play football.
i love watching the las vegas raiders play football.
I love watching the Las Vegas Raiders play football.
i love watching the Las Vegas Raiders play football.
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation mark.
Lea always beats Seth in a race?
Lea always beats Seth in a race.
Lea always beats Seth in a race!
Lea always beats Seth in a race,
Which of these correctly edits the sentence for punctuation mistakes?
The teacher recommended reading each question carefully eliminating wrong answers and clearly marking the correct answer.
The teacher recommended reading each question carefully, eliminating wrong answers and clearly marking the correct answer.
The teacher recommended reading each question, carefully, eliminating, wrong answers, and clearly, marking the correct answer.
The teacher recommended reading each question carefully, eliminating wrong answers, and clearly marking the correct answer.
What is one rule that is followed in the sentence?
So it went through February and March of that year, a feat a week.
Capitalization of months of the year
Capitalization of places
Pronoun "I"
Capitalization of abbreviations
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.
Capitalization of proper nouns
Capitalization of abbreviation
Pronoun "I"
Capitalization of months
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?
To inform her classmates about the recycling program
To entertain her classmates with a story about recycling
To confuse her classmates about the recycling program
To convince her classmates to participate in the recycling program
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?
To provide a realistic portrayal of everyday life in a fictional world.
To entertain and transport readers to a fictional world filled with magic and adventure.
To promote the author's personal beliefs and values.
To educate readers about the history of fantasy literature.
A five-paragraph essay in which the author attempts to convince readers to recycle more and to be less wasteful
A short story about a boy who never cleans his room and the horrible mess that accumulates
Instructions on how to make a compost pile
An article in a magazine comparing and contrasting waste management in New York City and Mexico City
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 sticker on the trash compactor that shows how to operate it
What is the author's purpose for this passage?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of the problem and solution text structure?
To present a problem or issue followed by a solution or resolution in a clear and organized manner.
To provide a detailed analysis of the problem without a solution
To confuse the reader by presenting unrelated information
To skip the problem and directly present the solution
