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HMH Module 1 Study Guide

Total questions: 115

Worksheet time: 3hrs 55mins

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Class
Date
1.

What does Captain Arsenio’s description of the Motocanary experiment tell you about him?

a)

He is determined.

b)

He is odd.

c)

He doesn't know what he is doing.

d)

He gives up easily.

2.

Why do you think the author chose to include diary entries with illustrations to show each step of the Motocanary experiment?

a)

To give a visual of the experiment.

b)

To show how silly Captain Arsenio looks.

c)

To explain the process.

d)

To persuade the reader to try the experiment.

3.

What lessons does Captain Arsenio learn during the experiment with the Motocanary?

a)

He loves birds.

b)

He cannot fail.

c)

He is a genius.

d)

He needs better equipment.

4.

Based on how he approaches his projects, what is one of Captain Arsenio's character traits?

a)

lazy

b)

energetic

c)

persistent

d)

productive

5.

What can we learn about Captain Arsenio from his flight diary?

a)

He is eccentric.

b)

He is confident.

c)

He is unintelligent.

d)

He is irresponsible.

6.

What does the phrase “Obvious results” in paragraph 13 suggest about the narrator’s point of view?

a)

The narrator thinks Captain Arsenio is a hard worker.

b)

The narrator feels sorry for Captain Arsenio.

c)

The narrator thinks Captain Arsenio did not think about his all parts of his invention.

d)

The narrator is frustrated with Captain Arsenio.

7.

What does Captain Arsenio’s third failure confirm about him?

a)

That he is not good at inventions.

b)

That he is determined.

c)

That he is close to getting his flying invention correct.

d)

That he has given up.

8.

How do the diary images help make the story more entertaining?

a)

They give the reader directions.

b)

They give the reader visuals to see what is happening.

c)

They make the reader laugh.

d)

They make the reader want to try an invention.

9.

The main problem in the story is

a)

Captain Arsenio gets stuck in a tree.

b)

Captain Arsenio gives up.

c)

Captain Arsenio's inventions are not working.

d)

the birds caused a lot of problems.

10.

What is the resolution in the story?

a)

There is no resolution.

b)

Captain Arsenio's invention worked.

c)

Captain Arsenio learns from his mistakes.

d)

Captain Arsenio discovers he is not an inventor.

11.

Which of the following is NOT the setting of the story?

a)

1700s

b)

Outside

c)

The future

12.

The desire to do something

a)

impulse

b)

passionate

c)

contribution

13.

A feeling with strong emotions

a)

distinguished

b)

passionate

14.

A group that is known for and respected for its excellence.

a)

passionate

b)

distinguished

15.

A person who helps make something.

a)

contribution

b)

passion

16.

Someone who is odd, different

a)

awesome

b)

eccentric

17.

The way an event takes place, or the cause of it

a)

circumstances

b)

prototype

18.

When you think of an idea and make something of it.

a)

conceived

b)

distinguished

19.

When something happens for an obvious reason.

a)

evidence

b)

evidently

20.

to be moving faster

a)

acceleration

b)

impulse

21.

a model to test something, before you create or make the final form

a)

prototype

b)

impulse

22.

What have you learned about Captain Arsenio so Far? What is his character like?

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23.
It is important to learn how to make inferences because many times...
a)
authors don't write well
b)
authors communicate ideas indirectly
c)
authors are lazy
d)
authors don't think about readers
24.
A VALID INFERENCE is...
a)
a wild guess
b)
never supported
c)
supported with evidence
d)
is hard to find
25.
When Josh got home, his mom asked him how his math test went. Josh's eyes widened and his face turned bright. A small smile formed as he started to talk to his mom.
Can you infer how Josh did on his math test?
a)
Josh failed the test.
b)
Josh does not know his grade on the test.
c)
Josh did excellent on his test.
d)
Josh skipped the test.
26.

Which sentence BEST supports the idea that Jack is feeling sleepy?

a)

Jack went to bed late because he was at a birthday party.

b)

Jackʼs eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt really heavy.

c)

Jack put his head down on the desk.

d)

Jack was not paying attention to the lesson.

27.

What statement about inferencing is CORRECT?

a)

An inference is not based on any evidence

b)

An inference is based only on what the text says

c)

An inference always turns out to be right

d)

An inferences requires you to use clues

28.

_______ + ________ = Inference

a)

Background knowledge + Clues from the text

b)

Background knowledge + Opinion

c)

A guess without evidence + information from the text

29.

Read this situation.


You can see that there´s a person running and hugging a purse. Then, you walk around the block and see a girl crying and asking for help. You can guess that...

a)

The guy was running because he stole the purse.

b)

The girl is asking for help because she lost her child.

c)

The guy is running because he is taking the purse to his mom.

30.
Michael and Seth are on their way to Benson State Park. They like to go to the park on weekends during the winter. They like to skate on the frozen lake. Every day, the park ranger checks the ice on the lake. If it is safe to skate, she puts up a sign that says, TODAY THE ICE IS SAFE. If it is not safe to skate, she puts up a sign that says, TODAY THE ICE IS NOT SAFE. Michael and Seth are at the park. They read the sign for today, and then put on their skates.
The reader can conclude that...
a)
Today is Saturday.
b)
Today is a safe day for skating.
c)
The park ranger likes her job.
d)
Michael and Seth like cold weather.
31.
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
a)
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
b)
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
c)
Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
d)
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
32.
Braedon sat in the empty classroom and stared at the floor. It was 4:30pm and school had been over for half an hour, but he still had to sit there. He could over hear his teacher talking to the principal in the hallway about what had happened during class. He put his head in his hands and sighed.
What may the reader best infer from the passage?
a)
The principal and the teacher are making fun of Braedon.
b)
Braedon is in detention because he had acted out in class.
c)
The teacher is getting paid extra to oversee detention.
d)
Braedon is proud of his poor behavior.
33.

"Text Evidence" is

a)

my best guess.

b)

what I can learn from reading the text.

c)

what I know from experiences that I have had in life.

d)

a test.

34.

"Background Knowledge" is...

a)

what I know from experiences that I have had in life.

b)

my best guess.

c)

a test.

d)

what I can learn from reading the text.

35.

Caroline took a math test yesterday. She is not sure how she did. The test was hard! Mrs. Fisher is giving back the tests now. Caroline watches as her friends get their papers back. Some smile and some frown. Caroline bites her lip. She is worried. Mrs. Fisher smiles as she gives Caroline’s paper back. Caroline peeks at the grade, and she smiles at Mrs. Fisher.


How do you think Caroline did on the test? Why do you think that?


(Be sure to use the word "because" in your response.)

4 lines
36.

Our dog Sammy is afraid of thunderstorms. When he hears the thunder, he scratches at the door until someone lets him come into the house. Then, he curls up in a corner until the storm is over.


You just heard thunder. What will probably happen next?

4 lines
37.

What is one inference you can make from looking at this picture? How do you know?


(Be sure to use the word "because" in your response."

4 lines
38.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…
a)
Jason was the best player.
b)
Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
c)
Jason was not a very good player.
d)
Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.
39.
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
a)
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
b)
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
c)
Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
d)
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
40.
Mike had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts.  He also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Still, he was glad that tomorrow he would be going home.
Where is Mike?
a)
at camp
b)
at a slumber party
c)
on a picnic
d)
in California 
41.
I have a head and a tail. My favorite number is one. I am made of copper. I am lucky if you pick me up. What am I?
a)
four leaf clover
b)
leaf
c)
penny
d)
dime
42.
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Where am I?
a)
Gas station
b)
Candy store
c)
Grocery store
d)
Shoe store
43.
The desert is a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool? 
a)
Sleep during the day and hunt at night
b)
Take a bath in the lake 
c)
Grow thicker fur
d)
Build a new home out of cactus 
44.
Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter.  She was very excited!  She really liked dogs.  Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them.  Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies.  But after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.
It is likely that:
a)
Mosquitoes bit Rachel
b)
Rachel is allergic to dogs, too
c)
Rachel fell in poison ivy
45.
Rubin dug frantically through his backpack. It has to be here, he thought. How many times had his mother told him not to take his iPod to school. He searched his locker again without much hope. He knew he was in trouble. What inference can you make about Rubin?
a)
He is looking for his homework
b)
He is looking for his iPod
c)
He often gets in trouble
d)
He is looking for his lunch
46.
Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. What is Cassie's problem?
a)
She is late for work
b)
She will miss her flight at the airport
c)
She is late for school
d)
She is hungry
47.
Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.” What can you infer about Maggie?
a)
Maggie is in kindergarten
b)
Maggie lives close to school
c)
Maggie is late for school
d)
Maggie is excited about school
48.
Brittany's mom walks into the kitchen wearing her sun hat and a pair of old shoes. “Those vegetable plants are growing by leaps and bounds!” she exclaims to Brittany, as she takes off a dirty glove and wipes a smudge of dirt off her face. Where was Brittany's mom?
a)
At the store
b)
At the doctor's office
c)
In the garden
d)
At the airport
49.
Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window.  How do you think he feels?
a)
He is scared of getting in trouble.
b)
He feels happy and excited he threw the ball so hard.
c)
He can't wait to break another window.
d)
He is thinking he should study his spelling words.
50.
Grandpa sees that his chocolate cake is all gone.  Brad has crumbs on his mouth. What do you think happened?
a)
Brad baked his own cake.
b)
Brad needs to brush his teeth better.
c)
Brad ate Grandpa's chocolate cake.
d)
Brad ate Grandpa
51.
Which detail tells you that Mrs. McCoy is hungry?
a)
Her eyes filling up with tears.
b)
She is limping around the room.
c)
She starts reading a book.
d)
Her stomach growls loudly.
52.
Isabel's soccer team cheered.  The coach gave them a trophy.  What do you think happened?
a)
They missed the goal.
b)
The coach got kicked out of the game.
c)
They won the game.
d)
The other team won the game. 
53.
Fish can go without food for a long time if they have plants to nibble on.  Some fish have lived for three months without being fed.  Fish that eat just meat or other fish must have food much more often.  How long fish can live without food:
a)
cannot be known
b)
depends on what food the fish usually eats
c)
depend on the owner
54.
Gray wolves aren't very fast.  They can be beaten over short distances.  Yet wolves can run longer distances than almost any animal.  They are great distance runners.  Wolves have been known to run ninety miles, dragging steel traps all the way.  You can tell that wolves:
a)
are very fast
b)
are slow
c)
are strong
55.
To find sea animals along the seashore, look into the pools of water that the outgoing tide has left.  You can turn over boulders or lift the seaweed from them.  Try digging down into the sandy mud, since many animals live just beneath the surface.  You can find sea animals:
a)
just under rocks
b)
in many places
c)
in only one place
56.
How might a character act if he felt sad?
a)
Put his head down and sigh
b)
Yell and jump up and down
c)
Smile and wave
d)
Laugh until his sides hurt
57.
Penguins live in cold, windy places and gather in large groups.  Why do you think they stand close together?
a)
To hunt for fish more easily
b)
To dance
c)
To stay warm
d)
To hide from their predators
58.

The ________ is events and actions in the story.

a)

mood

b)

characters

c)

plot

59.

The _____ is the BIG problem in the story.

a)

plot

b)

conflict

c)

theme

60.

The _______ is when & where the story takes place.

a)

setting

b)

mood

c)

characters

61.

__________ are the people & animals in the story.

a)

tone

b)

theme

c)

characters

62.

While reading a short story, you feel sad and lonely. The author created the ________ through the details in the story.

a)

mood

b)

characters

c)

tone

63.

After reading a story, you learned to always be kind. This is the _____ of the story.

a)

conflict

b)

tone

c)

theme

64.

After reading the 1st chapter of the novel Wonder, the author's ___________ was humourous.

a)

tone

b)

mood

c)

plot

65.

This genre uses characters, settings, and plots, that aren't real but could resemble the truth?

a)

Fiction

b)

Non-Fiction

66.

____________ elements are parts of a story.

a)

element

b)

literary element

c)

literary

67.

The _______ is the person telling the story.

a)

tone

b)

plot

c)

narrator

68.
All of the following are examples of themes except
a)
loyalty
b)
the first day of school
c)
growing up
d)
friendship
69.
Which of these could be the setting of a fairy tale?
a)
a king and queen 
b)
people change as they get older
c)
a faraway castle
d)
a wicked witch puts a curse on a princess
70.
If your life were a story, one of the characters might be:
a)
your fight with your mom
b)
your teacher
c)
your house
d)
the year 2015
71.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Respect your elders.
b)
Look before you leap.
c)
Don't brag too much.
d)
Be polite.
72.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Don't steal
b)
Look both ways before crossing the street. 
c)
Necessity is the mother of invention. 
d)
One good turn deserves another.
73.

In Historical Fiction the events are ______ and the characters are _______.

a)

fake & fake

b)

real & fake

c)

fake & real

74.

The ________ represents the events and actions in the story.

a)

mood

b)

characters

c)

plot

75.

The _____ is the major problem in the story.

a)

plot

b)

conflict

c)

theme

76.

The _______ is where the story takes place.

a)

setting

b)

mood

c)

characters

77.

__________ are the people and animals in the story.

a)

Tone

b)

Theme

c)

Characters

78.

While reading a short story, you feel sad and lonely. The author created the ________ through the details in the story.

a)

mood

b)

characters

c)

tone

79.

After reading a story, you learned to always be kind. This is the _____ of the story.

a)

Conflict

b)

Tone

c)

Theme

80.

After reading the first chapter of the novel 'Captain Underpants', the author's ___________ was humorous.

a)

tone

b)

mood

c)

plot

81.

Which genre uses characters, settings, and plots that aren't real but could resemble reality?

a)

Fiction

b)

Non-Fiction

82.

____________ are parts of a story.

a)

Author's purpose

b)

Literary elements

c)

Central idea

83.

The _______ is the person telling the story.

a)

tone

b)

plot

c)

narrator

84.

Which of these could be the setting of a fairy tale?

a)

A king and queen

b)

People change as they get older

c)

A faraway castle

d)

A wicked witch puts a curse on a princess

85.

If your life were a story, who might be one of the characters?

a)

Your fight with your mom

b)

Your teacher

c)

Your house

d)

The year 2015

86.

In Historical Fiction, the events are ______ and the characters are _______.

a)

fake & fake

b)

real & fake

c)

fake & real

87.
Which sentence below is correctly punctuated?
a)
My sister, the tall one, is about to enter high school.
b)
My sister the tall one is about to enter high school.
c)
My sister, the tall one is about to enter high school.
d)
My sister the tall one, is about to enter high school.
88.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
We decided to eat at Olive Garden my favorite restaurant.
b)
We decided to eat at, Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.
c)
We decided to eat at Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.
d)
We decided, to eat, at Olive Garden my favorite restaurant.
89.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Layla my sister is having a party for Cinco de Mayo.
b)
Layla, my sister is having a party for Cinco de Mayo.
c)
Layla my sister, is having a party for Cinco de Mayo.
d)
Layla, my sister, is having a party for Cinco de Mayo.
90.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Petey my pet snake has only bitten one person.
b)
Petey, my pet snake, has only bitten one person.
c)
Petey, my pet snake has only bitten one person.
d)
Petey my pet snake, has only bitten one person.
91.
We can hear the clicking of the cow's ______________.
a)
hoofs
b)
hooves
c)
hoofes
92.
Be sure to tie both of your __________ before the race begins.
a)
shoees
b)
shoe's
c)
shoes
93.
We unloaded 50 ___________ at the warehouse.
a)
boxss
b)
boxes
c)
boxess
94.
Don't forget to brush your _____________ at least twice a day.
a)
teeth
b)
teeth's
c)
tooths
95.
What is the plural form of foot?
a)
footes
b)
feet
c)
feets
96.
The plural of loaf is
a)
loaves
b)
loafes
c)
loafs
97.
The plural of mouse is
a)
mouses
b)
mice
c)
mouses
98.
The plural of deer is
a)
deers
b)
does
c)
deer
99.
The plural of wolf is
a)
wolves
b)
wolfs
c)
wolfes
100.
What is a group of students called?
a)
team
b)
orchard
c)
swarm
d)
class
101.

Grammar

1. I ate ______ cheese sandwich.

a)

some

b)

a

c)

is

d)

are

102.

Grammar

2. River Nile is ________ longest river in the world.

a)

the

b)

than

c)

then

d)

this

103.

Grammar

  1. 3. Does Ali like reading ? Yes, _______ does.

a)

she

b)

they

c)

you

d)

he

104.

Grammar

  1. 4. _________ rice good for you ?

a)

are

b)

does

c)

is

d)

do

105.

Grammar

  1. 5. How ______ brothers do you have ?

a)

much

b)

many

c)

is

d)

are

106.

Grammar

  1. 6. ______________ was the telephone invented ? In 1876.

a)

where

b)

what

c)

when

d)

who

107.

Grammar

  1. 7. The earth is larger ________ the moon.

a)

than

b)

then

c)

those

d)

the

108.

Grammar

  1. 8. Will people travel in space ? yes, they ______ .

a)

was

b)

is

c)

are

d)

will

109.

Grammar

  1. 9. Are you interested _______ buying flying cars ?

a)

on

b)

in

c)

of

d)

with

110.

Grammar

  1. 10. When did a man first land _____ the moon?

a)

on

b)

with

c)

of

d)

in

111.

Grammar

  1. 11. _________ was the sun clock invented ? Egypt .

a)

where

b)

when

c)

why

d)

who

112.

Grammar

  1. 12. The aeroplane was invented ________ the Write brothers.

a)

by

b)

on

c)

in

d)

with

113.

Grammar

  1. 13. Paper was invented ______ China.

a)

on

b)

was

c)

is

d)

in

114.

Grammar

  1. 14. The bike _____ invented in 1893.

a)

is

b)

were

c)

was

d)

are

115.

Grammar

  1. 15. What is _____ tallest animal in the world?

a)

than

b)

the

c)

then

d)

that