WorksheetsQuarter 1 Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins
Which perspective is the passage written in?
The birds were chirping and the sun was shining. Kevin and Juno were sitting on a park bench together.
Neither of them was smiling. After a long period of silence, Kevin said, "This isn't going to work. I mean,
you're a dog person and I'm a cat person." Juno nodded. A tear rolled down her face. Kevin went on, "If
we got married and bought a house, what kind of pet would we get? Some kind of cat-dog? Somebody's
going to be unhappy." Juno began sobbing and said, "Ok, let's just end it now. Have fun with your
slobbery dogs." She jumped off the bench and ran into the woods.
First Person
Second Person
Third Person
Which perspective is the passage written in?
If you are confused about something in class, don't wait. Raise your hand and ask for help immediately.
Do it while your teacher is still explaining the material. Your teacher will probably be happy that you are
taking an active part in your education and should attempt to explain the material in a different way. If you
are still confused, ask your teacher if he or she is available after class to give you additional instruction.
You are worth it. Don't give up on yourself.
First Person
Second Person
Third Person
Which perspective is the story written in?
The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting
the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These
sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over
the sidewalks like concrete clouds.
First Person
Second Person
Third Person
When you’re up against a trouble,
Meet it squarely, face to face;
Lift your chin and set your shoulders,
Plant your feet and take a brace.
When it’s vain to try to dodge it,
Do the best that you can do;
You may fail, but you may conquer,
See it through!
Black may be the clouds about you
And your future may seem grim,
But don’t let your nerve desert you;
Keep yourself in fighting trim.
If the worst is bound to happen,
Spite of all that you can do,
Running from it will not save you,
See it through!
Even hope may seem but futile,
When with troubles you’re beset,
But remember you are facing
Just what other men have met.
You may fail, but fall still fighting;
Don’t give up, whate’er you do;
Eyes front, head high to the finish.
See it through!
How does the repeated phrase "See it through!" contribute to the poem?
It emphasizes the action that the speaker wants the audience to take.
It suggests why the speaker thinks some people are unsuccessful.
It shows how the speaker has overcome their troubles in life.
It demonstrates how difficult it can be to be courageous.
When you’re up against a trouble,
Meet it squarely, face to face;
Lift your chin and set your shoulders,
Plant your feet and take a brace.
When it’s vain to try to dodge it,
Do the best that you can do;
You may fail, but you may conquer,
See it through!
Black may be the clouds about you
And your future may seem grim,
But don’t let your nerve desert you;
Keep yourself in fighting trim.
If the worst is bound to happen,
Spite of all that you can do,
Running from it will not save you,
See it through!
Even hope may seem but futile,
When with troubles you’re beset,
But remember you are facing
Just what other men have met.
You may fail, but fall still fighting;
Don’t give up, whate’er you do;
Eyes front, head high to the finish.
See it through!
Which of the following is a theme of the poem?
If people want to enjoy life, they should help out others.
People who have a positive attitude will always succeed.
People shouldn't shy away from having to face difficulties.
If people are having a bad day, they should wait until tomorrow.
The main character of the story....
the antagonist
the protagonist
the exposition
the resolution
Which of the following is the most typical order of a plot?
1. Exposition
2. Rising actions
3. Falling actions
4.Climax
5.Resolustion
1. Exposition
2. Rising actions
3. Climax
4.Falling Actions
5.Resolustion
1. Exposition
2. Rising actions
3. Climax
4.Resolustion
5.Falling Actions
1. Rising actions
2. Exposition
3. Falling actions
4.Climax
5.Resolustion
All of the information the reader needs to know before the story begins. Who are the characters? What is the problem? What is the setting?
Exposition
Rising Action
Setting
Resolution
All of the events in the story leading up to the climax. The tension in the story is building.
Exposition
Rising Action
Setting
Resolution
The turning point in the story. The tension is at its highest point in the story.
Falling action
Resolution
Climax
Characters
“One morning I woke up earlier than usual. Johnny and I slept huddled together for warmth - Dally had been right when he said it would get cold where we were going.”
Man versus Man
Man versus Society
Man versus Self
Man versus Nature
Which of the following is an example of internal conflict?
A character gets into an argument with a jealous girlfriend.
A character is injured by a tornado.
A character agonizes (struggles) over whether or not to cheat on a test.
A character gets in a car accident.
Which is NOT an example of external conflict?
The character tries to print out his essay for class, but the printer breaks.
The character is stuck in his house because of a blizzard.
The character can’t decide whether to study or go play with his friends.
The character argues with his parents over an extended curfew.
While I was watching a movie, the power went out so the TV wouldn’t work.
Man versus Nature
Man versus Self
Man versus Technology
Internal Conflict
What kind of conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force?
External
Internal
Exposition
Resolution
Jane cannot decide if she would rather be in a basketball or drama club.
Which type of conflict is this?
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Technology
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?
They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
They learn how to work together as teammates.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
Native Americans dried strips of meat, pounded it into a paste, and then mixed it with fat. Sometimes they added berries and sugar. Then they pressed it into small cakes. They called these cakes pemmican. Pemmican didn't spoil, and it provided lots of energy for people traveling or going hunting. Today explorers still carry and eat this food.
What is the passage mostly about?
who uses pemmican today
what can be put into pemmican
how pemmican was prepared by Native Americans.
why people eat pemmican today
What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.
Theme is a universal lesson, and main idea is what a story is about.
Theme is what a story is about, and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
The best definition of theme is...
The lesson the author is teaching.
The message the author is sending.
A word that summarizes the story.
The character's main problem.
Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story?
how a character is feeling
a "life lesson" the main character learns
a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand
the moral of the story
Last summer, Alphonse worked at a bakery. He had to get up early in the morning, before sunrise, and walk to the bakery when the streets were still empty. His job was to help bake rolls and pastries. After Alphonse and the baker put the large metal trays in the oven, the rich smell of rolls baking would fill the shop and make them hungry. Then they would eat their breakfast together. The baker was a kind man, and the pastries Alphonse learned to make were delicious!
What would be a good title for this passage?
My Summer with Alphonse
Working at Night
Alphonse’s Job Last Summer
Making Rolls and Pastries
Read the passage.
Computers have gotten much smaller and more useful over time. The first computer was very different from the computers we use today. First of all, it was much larger—the size of a whole room—and it did only mathematical computations. Some people like to do math in their heads. A computer correctly predicted that Eisenhower would win the 1952 election, even when opinion polls predicted a landslide victory for the other candidate. Computer usefulness grew to the point that Time magazine selected the computer as “Man of the Year” in 1982—although the author of the article wrote his piece on a typewriter.
What is the main idea?
Computers have gotten much smaller and more useful over time.
Computers have now been replaced by cellphones.
Computers can only do math problems.
Computers have become human, as they were in Time magazine.
Petunia conducted a random survey of students to determine the favorite genre of music of 50 students. The results are shown in the bar graph. Based on the information in the graph, which inference about the students is valid?
Girls like country music more than boys like rap music
More girls than boys like rock music
Boys like country music more than rock music
Boys like rock music more than girls like rap music
A survey was taken at a school of 30 students favorite food. The circle graph shows the number of students who selected each. Based on the information in the graph, which inference about the favorite food of all students appears to be valid?
It is certain that a student will choose Pizza
It is less likely that a student will choose Pasta or Hamburgers over Pizza
It is certain that a student will NOT choose Pasta
It is more likely that a student will choose Pizza over Hamburgers, Pasta, or Other combined
The night was very dark. Charlie and Ted were sitting by the fire and toasting marshmallows. They had set-up their tent that afternoon. Suddenly, Ted heard a noise. Charlie heard it, too. It said, "Hoot, hoot!" It was coming from the tree over the tent. The boys threw down their marshmallows and ran all the way home.
Why did the boys run home?
They needed to get more marshmallows.
It was going to rain and they didn't want to get wet.
They needed to get a flashlight.
The boys were afraid of the noise they heard.
Jeff filled up a big bowl with fresh, cold water and set it on the floor. He brought out a big blanket and put it on the floor next to the low window. He opened a package and took out a big bone and placed it on the floor next to the blanket. Then he opened the window so that the gentle breeze could blow into the room.
What was Jeff doing?
He was getting ready for a camping trip.
He was cleaning out the closet.
He was getting things ready for his dog.
He was trying to cool off the room.
The character says, "It's not nice to talk to my friends that way. If you can't treat us better, we'll find other friends who will."
What might this character say next?
Do you have many friends?
Friends are supportive and kind to each other.
You're not good at that game anyway.
Even though Marcus knows the answer to his teacher's question, he doesn't raise his hand.
What might this character do next?
Poke his friend with a pencil.
Start tapping his feet.
Try not to make eye contact with the teacher.
Jonathan invited a bunch of friends over to his house. He then talked to them for hours about all the trophies that he had won, his rare comic book collection, and how much money his dad makes. His friends did not enjoy their time at Jonathan's.
Which trait best describes Jonathan based on the text?
bashful
conceited
controlling
intelligent
Jake is Cassie's older brother. One day they are walking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees. Jake is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Cassie. He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. She gratefully accepts. Jake is now colder, but he is happier.
Which trait best describes Jake based on the text?
silly
adventurous
malicious
considerate
Lyle's cousin Ted works at a packing plant. After Lyle asked Ted to get him a job there several times, Ted went out of his way and got Lyle hired. The night before Lyle's first day, Lyle stayed up late hanging out with friends. Then he slept in and arrived at the packing plant an hour late. During his training, Lyle was yawning and almost fell asleep on the line. Ted shook his head in disgust.
What trait does Lyle show?
foolish
fair
clever
responsible
What does plot mean?
A sequence of events in a story
the lesson the reader understands
a problem between two characters
story events in random order
What is the rising action in a story's plot?
the beginning; introduces characters & setting
a conflict starts events that lead to the most exciting part
after the climax when problems are solved
the part when readers understand a lesson
Alex shut the lid to his laptop with a loud clap. Some of the people sitting at the tables near him looked up from their books and gave him annoyed looks. Alex realized that he had disturbed them and held up his hand apologetically. The librarian turned toward him and shushed him loudly, perhaps louder than the noise that he had made. Alex put the laptop in his bag and began walking toward the door. He held his head down low.
Where is the story taking place?
School
Church
Library
Playground
Fill in the blank with the correct story element.
An example of __________________ might be a small village in England in the winter of 1765.
plot
character
setting
theme
Fill in the blank with the correct story element.
An _________________ conflict takes place inside a character's mind, such as when a man struggles to make a decision.
internal
external
plot
character traits
The teacher seemed to materialize out of thin air when the girls were about to fight. Had they seen her, they may have walked away and avoided a referral.
Which of the following is an antonym for materialize?
appear
approach
shrink
vanish
Which questions about the story will the setting answer?
What is the author's attitude toward the characters?
Where and when does the story take place?
Who are the people the story is about?
Why and why did the author write the story?
Setting can give clues about a story's _____.
plot
conflict
mood
all of the above
Which word does not have the prefix -un?
under
unopened
unlock
uneven
Which best describes a summary?
a really long detailed piece of writing
the entire text told in your own words
a dumb thing that teachers make you write
the main ideas and important details of a text
How can you know that something is written in first person point of view?
Pronouns like I, my, and him are used.
The author is addressing the reader.
The narrator is not in the story.
Pronouns like I, my, and we are used.
Fill in the blank with the correct word:
The fortune-teller can _______ what will happen tomorrow!
prepare
predict
Fill in the blank with the correct word:
The teacher gave us a ______ before we learned about imaginary numbers.
preface
pretest
to do something at a time or date after it was originally planned
postpone
posthumous
postgraduate
postproduction
Taking place after noon; PM
postmeridian
postdate
postgraduate
postmark
What is the term for the main character in a story?
Antagonist
Protagonist
Exposition
Resolution
Which of the following is an example of internal conflict?
A character struggling with their own emotions
A character fighting a villain
A character facing a natural disaster
A character dealing with a technological failure
What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?
To introduce the characters and setting
To resolve the main conflict
To present the climax
To show the falling action
