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imagination is important than LOGIC

Total questions: 116

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

draw your imagination

2.

What is the child in the image doing?

a)

Thinking

b)

Dreaming

c)

Sleeping

3.

Identify the action.

a)

Stop

b)

Try

c)

Think

4.

Identify the form of expression.

a)

Drawing

b)

Painting

c)

Sketching

5.

Identify the form of expression.

a)

Playing

b)

Singing

c)

Dancing

6.

Identify the form of expression.

a)

Sad

b)

Confused

c)

Angry

7.

Identify the expression.

a)

Sad

b)

Happy

c)

Angry

8.

What are books written on facts known as?

a)

Fiction

b)

Nonfiction

9.

What are the books written using imagination known as?

a)

Fiction

b)

Nonfiction

10.

Identify the genre.

a)

Fairy tale

b)

Fable

c)

Autobiography

11.

Which form of art do you see in the picture?

a)

Drama

b)

Dance

c)

Drawing

12.

Who was his guide in the forests of Africa?

a)

Dr. Livingstone

b)

Huckleberry Finn

c)

Eskimos

d)

Jules Verne

13.

Where did the poet imagine to go while playing as a Pirate?

a)

Moon

b)

Seven Sea

c)

Jungles of Africa

d)

America

14.

The joy of reading helped the poet

a)

do simple things that pleased him

b)

get a vivid imagination

c)

escape the daily grind

d)

live in the world of fantasy

15.

The poet went to the moon to

a)

become a hero

b)

read a book by Jules Verne

c)

escape the daily grind

d)

just to take a look

16.

When the poet grew up

a)

his childish world of fantasy came to an end

b)

he preferred doing wonderful deeds

c)

he became a hero of all nations

d)

he discovered the joys of reading

17.

The simple things that pleased the poet were

a)

playing at pirates

b)

sailing the seven seas

c)

becoming a cowboy

d)

all of the above

18.

Who lived in the land of ice and snow?

a)

cowboys

b)

pirates

c)

Eskimos

d)

Dr. Livingstone

19.

Who is wrote this poem?

a)

Oscar Wilde

b)

Willam Shakespeare

c)

Geoge Bernard Shaw

d)

William Wordsworth

20.

what is this quiz about?

a)

dnt

b)

having fun with art

c)

science

d)

drawing

21.

who started water colour?

a)

paul sandby

b)

j.m.w turner

c)

vincent van

d)

frank webb

22.

who is the most famous water colour artist

a)

william blake

b)

j.m.w turner

c)

eward hopper

d)

yuvraj pawar

23.

which is the best material to make a boomerang

a)

wooden

b)

thick paper

c)

thin paper

d)

cardboard

24.

drawing made with lines

a)

van gogh

b)

pencil art

c)

ink art

d)

pastel art

25.

other name for chalk colour

a)

soft pastel

b)

oil pastel

c)

poster colour

d)

water colour

26.

which is the main source to make a water colour drawing

a)

water

b)

water colour

c)

brush

d)

palette

27.

on which material we use acrylic

a)

cloth

b)

paper

c)

wall

d)

road

28.

How is imagination different from perception?

a)

Perception is how you think of reality; imagination is how you think of what might be

b)

Perception occurs when you're asleep, imagination occurs when you're awake

c)

Perception is always a passive process; imagination is always an active process

d)

Perception is a form of critical thinking; imagination is a form of abstract thinking.

29.

What can you infer about the artist Salvador Dali from the information presented in the movie?

a)

His paintings had no relationship to reality

b)

He had problems perceiving the world around him

c)

He relied exclusively on imagination, without input from his senses

d)

His paintings combined realistic elements with imaginative elements

30.

Without the power of imagination, our lives would be a lot more monotonous. In the previous sentence, what is the best synonym for "monotonous?"

a)

Dreamlike

b)

Dull

c)

Fanciful

d)

Ugly

31.

Which of the following is a form of passive imagination?

a)

Reading a book

b)

Remembering a vacation you took last summer

c)

Imagining winning an Academy Award

d)

Memorizing the periodic table of elements

32.

What might have happened if the earliest humans had not been able to use their imaginations?

a)

They wouldn't have known how to hunt small animals

b)

They would not have had defenses against deadly diseases

c)

They wouldn't have been able to solve their problems creatively

d)

They probably would've fallen asleep while predators were on the hunt

33.

Which of the following is an opinion about imagination?

a)

Many philosophers believe it helps us feel empathy for others

b)

It is more valuable to humans than sensory perception

c)

It is used by businesspeople and scientists as well as artists

d)

It is involved with the process of daydreaming

34.

Which of the following is an example of empathy?

a)

Competing against another student for the top grade in your class

b)

Drawing another student in art class

c)

Learning a song written by another student in music class

d)

Consoling another student when she gets a bad grade on a test

35.

In the early 1950s, scientists James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA. How might imagination have helped them?

a)

It allowed them to run tests to determine DNA's chemical structure

b)

It allowed them to envision the unique double-helix structure of DNA

c)

It allowed them to examine cells under a microscope

d)

It allowed them to realize that certain traits were inherited from people's parents

36.

Which of the following is an example of active imagination?

a)

Following a recipe to bake a cake

b)

Using tracing paper to copy a picture from a book

c)

Daydreaming about being a medieval knight

d)

Remembering a TV show you watched last night

37.

Imagination can help you:

a)

Pass a math test

b)

Figure out the difference between perception and reality

c)

Translate the ideas in your head into something real

d)

Learn a foreign language

38.

In “The Importance of Imagination,” what does the author believe often happens to natural creativity as we grow up?

a)

It begins to fade.

b)

It grows more productive.

c)

It becomes less complicated.

d)

It appears less troublesome.

39.

In which of the following fields did the author of “The Importance of Imagination” most clearly show an interest as she grew up? Choose two options.

a)

mathematics

b)

engineering

c)

medicine

d)

literature

e)

art

40.

According to “The Importance of Imagination,” how did the author’s high school history teacher teach her subject?

a)

She emphasized social studies standards that had to be met.

b)

She emphasized her students’ cultural backgrounds.

c)

She emphasized history as a timeline.

d)

She emphasized history as a story.

41.

At the end of “The Importance of Imagination,” what main point does the author make when she describes rereading Shel Silverstein’s poetry with her mother?

a)

The bond between parent and child can overcome great change and hardship.

b)

Few writers are as imaginative as those who write for an audience of children.

c)

People take comfort in their childhood activities even after they have outgrown them.

d)

Adults can recapture and appreciate some of the imaginative experiences of childhood.

42.

In which of these situations is a person most clearly giving others parameters?

a)

A teacher tells students the rules of good behavior.

b)

A salesclerk handles several customers’ purchases.

c)

A camp counselor tells campers a ghost story.

d)

A singer performs before a live audience.

43.

Which of these sentences best illustrates a situation involving a template?

a)

Pepperoni pizza is the family favorite.

b)

The puppies are all from the same litter.

c)

The cookies were similar in size and shape.

d)

The girls’ uniforms were cut from the same pattern.

44.

Why would something most likely be used as model?

a)

to address problems more efficiently

b)

to provide an example to imitate

c)

to increase its effectiveness

d)

to limit its availability

45.

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.


Part A According to “The Importance of Imagination,” which period of life is most strongly associated with being imaginative?

a)

youth

b)

old age

c)

adulthood

d)

middle age

46.

Part A Answer: Youth is the period of life most strongly associated with being imaginative.


Part B Which quotation from “The Importance of Imagination” best supports the answer to Part A?

a)

While growing up, I’d never really considered how important it is to be imaginative. It’s a childhood profession, you could say.

b)

Then we hit an age when we’re presented with a scantron of bubble-in options, a template for a CV that we need to create.…

c)

At the age of 12, my dream was to be a professional doodler, which could turn into a career as a cartoonist, if it went well.

d)

That’s why, last week I found myself, sitting with my mom late at night, rereading Shel Silverstein’s poems for children.

47.

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.


Part A In “The Importance of Imagination,” which of these activities most clearly represents the practical aspects of life that can stifle creativity?

a)

being a professional doodler

b)

using algorithms in mathematics

c)

designing a sustainable fuel source

d)

working on a curriculum vitae, or CV

48.

Part A answer: working on a curriculum vitae, or CV represent the practical aspects in life that can stifle creativity.


Part B Which quotation from “The Importance of Imagination” best supports the answer to Part A?

a)

At the age of 12, my dream was to be a professional doodler, which could turn into a career as a cartoonist, if all went well.

b)

We need to encourage more creativity. Forget the CV for a bit.

c)

If we encourage the brilliant math student to be imaginative as well, he could use those algorithms to innovate.

d)

If we encourage the biology student to be imaginative as well, she could design a new sustainable fuel source for us.

49.

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.


Part A Which of these statements best expresses the role of imagination, according to the author of “The Importance of Imagination”?

a)

Imagination sometimes causes people to forget what is important in life.

b)

Imagination can lead to suffering and tragedy as well as to joy and hope.

c)

Imagination helps humanity move forward in unconventional ways.

d)

Imagination has little value unless it is accompanied by hard work.

50.

Part A Answer: Imagination helps humanity move forward in unconventional ways.


Part B Which quotation from “The Importance of Imagination” best supports the answer to Part A?

a)

While growing up, I’d never really considered how important it is to be imaginative.

b)

As I grew older . . . that ability to just sit down and pour your imagination onto a blank canvas began to disappear.

c)

But can this love for the imaginative ever find a place in the real world? Certainly.

d)

Imagination creates not just fairy talks and children’s books but a new vision for the way we conduct our lives.

51.

In “The Importance of Imagination,” in what main ways does the author suggest her mother influenced the development of her imagination? Choose two options.

a)

Her mother supported her girlhood interests instead of criticizing them.

b)

Her mother taught her the value of history and the social sciences.

c)

Her mother taught her the importance of traditions and heritage.

d)

Her mother encouraged her to take breaks from study to draw.

e)

Her mother helped her develop her skill with numbers.

52.

According to the author in “The Importance of Imagination,” what main effect did cultural factors associated with her Asian American background have on her career choices?

a)

It helped her easily pursue the career path of her choice.

b)

It gave her a love of numbers that has lasted her all her life.

c)

It made people assume she wanted a career involving math or science.

d)

It made her choose a career involving the strong use of her imagination.

53.

In “The Importance of Imagination,” what does the author suggest as the main way her high school history teacher influenced her?

a)

The teacher showed her that history could be approached with imagination.

b)

The teacher showed her that history is different from the other social sciences.

c)

The teacher showed her the value of a linear, or straight-line, approach to history.

d)

The teacher showed her that children’s literature can be valuable reading for adults.

54.

In “The Importance of Imagination,” what central idea does the author develop using the example of her high school history teacher?

a)

Imagination is generally limited to a certain time of life.

b)

Imagination is not confined to any particular field of study.

c)

Imagination can harm as well as help the march of progress.

d)

Imagination has played a key role in Asian American culture.

55.

Use what you know about the Greek prefix para- to answer the following question. In which set of statements is the word parallel used correctly?

a)

He drew parallel lines. / One line made a circle around the other.

b)

He drew parallel lines. / The lines made the letter V.

c)

He drew parallel lines. / The lines were two inches apart.

d)

He drew parallel lines. / One line was much shorter than the other

56.

What does the Greek prefix para- mean?

a)

beside or alongside

b)

far from or a great distance

c)

dedicated or professional

d)

inside or internal

57.

What is the antecedent of the pronoun her in this sentence?


"The author reread a book by Shel Silverstein with her mother."

a)

author

b)

book

c)

Shel Silverstein

d)

mother

58.

Which sentence illustrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

a)

People who are creative need to use your imagination all the time.

b)

People who are creative need to use their imagination all the time.

c)

People who are creative need to use our imagination all the time.

d)

People who are creative need to use his imagination all the time.

59.

In which way, if any, should the following sentence be changed to correct errors in pronoun-antecedent agreement?


"From an early age I wanted to be an artist, but her doodles were not very good."

a)

Make no change.

b)

Change her to my.

c)

Change her to our.

d)

Change her to your.

60.

Which of these sentences avoids using any pronouns with unclear antecedents?

a)

The job applicant gave his application to the office manager and asked if he could call back.

b)

The author told her mother that she could still take pleasure in children’s books.

c)

A teacher in the author’s high school shared her enthusiasm with the author.

d)

Mark asked Barry when his biology report on sustainable fuels was due.

61.
Which is a type of imagination literature?
a)
realistic fiction
b)
biography
c)
fairy tale
d)
historical fiction
62.
Which correctly defines legend?
a)
A Greek or Roman myth
b)
A story with animal characters
c)
A widely told story about the past with exaggerated details
d)
A story with magic that ends happily 
63.
"A character who triumphs due to special abilities or powers" is the definition for--
a)
hero figure
b)
anthropomorphism
c)
protagonist
d)
dystopia
64.
"Human-like characteristics portrayed by non-humans" is the definition for--
a)
folk tale
b)
anthropomorphism
c)
paraquel
d)
utopia 
65.
"A story in the same time period told from another point of view" is the definition for--
a)
companion novel
b)
sequel
c)
prequel
d)
paraquel
66.
"An imaginary place where people lead dehumanized or fearful lives" is the definition for--
a)
dynamic
b)
utopia
c)
anthropomorphism
d)
dystopia
67.
A fairy tale contains these elements:
a)
hero figure, anthropomorphism, moral
b)
moral, stereotype, myth
c)
pattern characters, journey w/magic, happy ending
d)
antagonist, moral, anthropomorphism
68.
Which two imagination literature types are intended to teach a lesson or give a moral?
a)
fantasy and myth
b)
legend and fable
c)
folk tale and science fiction
d)
fable and folk tale 
69.
Which definition best fits what we know about "imagination literature"?
a)
A story based on the author's imagination rather than reality.
b)
A story based on past historical events.
c)
A story based on a person's life.
d)
A story without a theme.
70.
"A respected teacher and friend" is the definition for--
a)
protagonist
b)
hero figure
c)
dynamic character
d)
mentor
71.
"A fictional story to explain the actions of gods, heroes, or nature" is the definition for--
a)
legend
b)
fable
c)
myth
d)
folk tale
72.
"A follow-up story using some of the same characters as the original; best read in sequence" is a definition for--
a)
companion novel
b)
characterization
c)
prequel
d)
sequel 
73.
"An assumed pattern that may or may not apply to individuals in a group" is the definition for which common science fiction trait?
a)
dytopia
b)
utopia
c)
stereotype
d)
antagonist
74.
"A story based on a particular custom; handed down from age to age, usually orally" is one definition for--
a)
a traditional story
b)
a mystery
c)
a biography
d)
a prequel 
75.
One common characteristic of all imagination literature is 
a)
hero figure
b)
medieval setting 
c)
utopian setting
d)
animal characters 
76.
A  modern ________________ is usually dystopian.
a)
fantasy
b)
science fiction
77.
Which is NOT a type of imagination literature?
a)
fable
b)
mystery
c)
myth
d)
legend
78.
A traditional _____________ takes the young hero on a purposeful journey called a quest.
a)
fantasy
b)
science fiction
79.
A  traditional ________________ usually contains a risk-taking main character who is exploring futuristic possibilities.
a)
fantasy
b)
science fiction
80.
A  traditional ________________ always has a theme of good overcoming evil.
a)
fantasy
b)
science fiction
81.
A  traditional ________________ usually asks the reader to question human nature, often asking what is right, just, or moral.
a)
fantasy
b)
science fiction
82.
A traditional _______________ is timeless (can take place in any time period from medieval to future). 
a)
fantasy
b)
science fiction
83.
A  traditional ________________ may contain space or time travel, technology advances, utopian/dystopian settings.
a)
fantasy
b)
science fiction
84.
A  traditional ________________ contains pattern characters: an evil antagonist, a young hero, a mentor who guides the young hero.
a)
fantasy
b)
science fiction
85.
A  traditional ________________ has a dynamic young hero with undiscovered powers.
a)
fantasy
b)
science fiction
86.

What did the authore want to be when she was 12?

a)

The author wanted to be a book writer.

b)

The author wanted to become a professional athlete.

c)

She wanted to be a professional doodler.

d)

She wanted to work at starbucks.

87.

What did the author's history teacher tell her?

(Choose wisely, be careful)

a)

That she was super smart and funny!

b)

History isn't a timeline its a story

c)

History is a timeline

d)

¨...history isn't a timeline; it´s a story.¨

88.

what did the text say about what happens to your imagination when you grow up?

a)

You get an even bigger imagination!!!

b)

That it kinda fades away and disappears.

c)

Its just gone.

d)

Your imagination improves.

89.

Who supported the author's choice when she was 12 and announced what she wanted to be?

a)

Only her mom and dad

b)

All her friends

c)

Her friends and her mom and dad

d)

EVERYONE

90.

Do imaginations challenge the norm, push boundaries, and help us progress?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

91.

What is the main character of the story?

a)

Kevin

b)

Joe

c)

Fred

92.

Where is the main character at the beginning?

a)

His house

b)

School

c)

Forest

93.

What does the character imagine while concentrating in the clock?

a)

He imagined the clock got bigger and time was passing faster

b)

He imagined the clock got smaller and the time was passing slower

94.

Mention 2 things the main character imagined

a)

He imagined that he was playing in a soccer tournament

b)

He imagined 2 vultures in a tree

c)

He imagined he was on space

d)

He imagined he was running with his dog

95.

What does Kevin describe during his walk home?

a)

He imagines a raccoon on his walk home

b)

He imagines a dragon on his walk home

c)

He imagines a ferocious bear on his walk home

96.

Homonyms are...

a)

words that are identical in meaning and origin but differ in spelling

b)

words that have the same meaning

c)

words that are identical in spelling and pronunciation but differ in origin or meaning

97.

I like my clothes.

a)

Action verb

b)

Linking verb

c)

To be verb

98.

Adrián sounds happy today.

a)

Action verb

b)

Linking verb

c)

To be verb

99.

Carla was tired yesterday

a)

Action verb

b)

Linking verb

c)

To be verb

100.

He ran very fast in the soccer field.

a)

Action verb

b)

Linking verb

c)

To be verb

101.

My parents are always in a _______ during the mornings.

a)

rush

b)

duck

c)

shake

102.

Do you think your mum will (a)   if you are late home tonight?

103.

Mary needs more freedom now that she's 18, so she's going to (a)   of the family home.

104.

When Jane turned 17, she was allowed to (a)   until midnight.

105.

We were inseparable at college, but then Don got married and we (a)   .

106.

Johnny's parents (a)   when he got into trouble with the police.

107.

Pam has never been on a date. She's shy and is lacking (a)   confidence.

108.

The hotel has a (a)   program of entertainment in games to amuse its guests. (VARY)

109.

After making a clean start, Jane woke up with a feeling of (a)   .

110.

James met his wife 35 years ago and they have been (a)   ever since. (SEPARATE)

111.

Meg has just come back from a (a)   package holiday in Spain. (Disaster)

112.

Personally, I've got lots of online friends, but only a (a)   of close friends. (HAND)

113.

Carla didn't immediately realise the (a)   of his comments. (SIGNIFICANT)

114.

Mark's fiance has got the most (a)   blue eyes I've ever seen. (STUN)

115.

Sally took a quick g (a)   over her shoulder to see who was following her.

116.

Communication can be described as the i (a)   of mind, language and the physical world.