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Unit 1: Reality Check Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify the correlative conjunction in the following sentence: "Neither the teacher nor the students were ready for the surprise test."

a)

Neither

b)

Nor

c)

Neither...nor

d)

Ready

2.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses correlative conjunctions?

a)

Both the cat and the dog.

b)

You can have cake or ice cream.

c)

Not only did she sing, but she also danced.

d)

Neither the book or the pen is on the table.

3.

Combine the following sentences using correlative conjunctions: "She likes apples. She likes oranges."

a)

She likes both apples and oranges.

b)

She likes either apples nor oranges.

c)

She likes neither apples or oranges.

d)

She likes not only apples but oranges.

4.

Choose the correct pair of correlative conjunctions to complete the sentence: "_________ the teacher _________ the students were aware of the new rule."

a)

Now...and

b)

Either...with

c)

Neither...nor

d)

Not only...but again

5.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a subordinating conjunction?

a)

She went to the store, and she bought some milk.

b)

He was tired because he had not slept well.

c)

They will go to the park or they will stay home.

d)

Both the cat and the dog are playing outside.

6.

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence: "Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk."

a)

Although

b)

It

c)

Was

d)

We

7.

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence: "_________ you finish your homework, you can watch TV."

a)

Because

b)

After

c)

And

d)

Or

8.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a theme in literature?

a)

The story is about a young girl who learns to be brave.

b)

The theme of the story is courage and overcoming fear.

c)

The main character is a brave young girl.

d)

The setting of the story is a small village.

9.

The theme of the story is the

a)

main character

b)

message about life that the author expresses

c)

sequence of events

d)

short summary of what the story is about

10.

Which of the following could be a theme of a story?

a)

Fear is more dangerous than any beast.

b)

A brave young girl pretends to be a man and takes her father's place in the army.

c)

A fear of heights.

d)

"I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too."

11.

Which of the following could be a theme of a story?

a)

Your past does not define you.

b)

Returning home after a long time.

c)

A man sees a group of people he used to work with a long time ago.

d)

An old man who used to be a farmer.

12.

What is a theme?

a)

a story line

b)

the topic/subject

c)

a universal truth about life and people

d)

the time and place of an event

13.
The theme of a piece of literature is the same as its ...
a)
message
b)
significance
c)
subject
d)
meaning
14.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

Inequality

b)

Hope

c)

Justice

d)

Your past does not define you.

15.

Kevin always has a smile on his face and is happy most of the time. He is _____

a)

shy

b)

brave

c)

cheerful

d)

confident

16.

Alex always tells people what to do. He is ___.

a)

shy

b)

bossy

c)

selfish

d)

prideful

17.

Which character trait best describes Sam and why?


Sam was playing at his grandma’s house when he accidentally broke a lamp. His big brother told him to hide it, but Sam decided to go straight to his grandma and tell her the truth.

a)

Sam is dishonest because he told his grandma the dog broke it.

b)

Sam is honest because he told his grandma his big brother broke it.

c)

Sam is honest because he told his grandma he broke it.

d)

Sam is dishonest because he told his grandma the lamp was already broken.

18.

Which answer best describes Sam's motivation for telling the truth?


Sam was playing at his grandma’s house when he accidentally broke a lamp. His big brother told him to hide it, but Sam decided to go straight to his grandma and tell her the truth.

a)

He wanted his brother to get in trouble.

b)

He wanted to respect his grandma.

c)

He wanted to get an award.

d)

He wanted to trick his grandma.

19.

Which answer best describes Andrew's motivation for showing his dad love?


Andrew sang ‘Happy Birthday’ the loudest at his Dad’s birthday dinner. He bought him a present that his Dad absolutely loved and they spent the rest of the night telling jokes to each other on the couch. He loved spending time with his Dad!

a)

Andrew wants his dad to give him money

b)

Andrew wants his dad to buy him toys

c)

Andrew wants his dad to be happy

d)

Andrew wants his dad to be mad

20.

Which character trait best describes Andrew and why?


Andrew sang ‘Happy Birthday’ the loudest at his Dad’s birthday dinner. He bought him a present that his Dad absolutely loved and they spent the rest of the night telling jokes to each other on the couch. He loved spending time with his Dad!

a)

Andrew is loving

b)

Andrew is mean

c)

Andrew is boring

d)

Andrew is funny

21.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
An issue between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
22.

Velma began to tremble as she faced the three-headed monster. It was so much larger than her and all six of its beady eyes were staring right at her.

a)

Internal Conflict

b)

External Conflict

23.

Crystal's headache made it impossible for her to concentrate on the math test in front of her. She took deep breaths, trying not to panic. She couldn't afford another bad grade.

a)

Internal Conflict

b)

External Conflict

24.

Sandra's friends are riding their bikes to the beach. Sandra knows she isn't allowed to go to the beach, but she wants to hang out with her friends.

a)

Internal Conflict

b)

External Conflict

25.

Sarah sees her friend Martha shoplift a pair of earrings and can't decide if she should tell someone.

a)

Internal Conflict

b)

External Conflict

26.

A book about the life cycle of a frog

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

27.

Dr. Seuss' Green Eggs and Ham

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

28.

A funny story you read at bedtime

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

29.

The list of ingredients on the back of a can of soup

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

30.

A brochure telling you 10 reasons you should visit New York City

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

31.

Free ice cream available to the first 100 customers this Saturday!

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

32.

Folktale stories are usually set in the past and are based on an oral tradition/generations

a)

False

b)

True

33.

We find out the setting and characters in a folktale at the ____ of the story.

a)

very beginning

b)

middle

c)

end

34.

Folktales have a problem and a solution.

a)

true

b)

false

35.

Which two statements help the reader to infer that Goha’s wife cared for Goha, despite their argument?

a)

She worried about admitting she was greedy.

b)

She cooked the calf legs right away as Goha requested.

c)

he tasted the food very thoroughly.

d)

She burst into tears when she thought he died.

e)

She thought he was tricking her when he fell to the floor.

36.

Which of these statements best shows the reader the true nature of Goha’s character? (Hint: think of his role as a trickster)

a)

But in the next moment, he clutched at his chest, gasping, “My heart, oh, my heart . . .”

b)

With that, Goha fell to the floor and pretended to be dead.

c)

His wife at first thought this must surely be another of her husband’s tricks

d)

“I’ll win this argument even if it means my very life!”

37.

Choose the best definition of mood.

a)

The writer’s attitude toward the reader.

b)

The time and place of action.

c)

The feeling the reader experiences while reading.

d)

None of the above.

38.

Mood is created by:

a)

The author’s choice of setting, images, events, and dialogue.

b)

The time.

c)

The author’s use of punctuation.

d)

None of the above.

39.

Picture Mia, Nora, and Samuel exploring an old, squeaky house. 'The spooky silence filled the air as the old house made noises in the wind.' How does this feeling affect you as a reader?

a)

It makes you feel calm and relaxed

b)

It makes you feel happy and excited

c)

It makes you feel angry and frustrated

d)

It makes you feel uncomfortable and nervous

40.

Picture this: Henry, Emma, and Oliver are having a great time at the park, enjoying the warm summer day. Can you tell what the mood is in this scenario?

a)

Angry

b)

Happy

c)

Sad

d)

Confused

41.

Nila briefly brushed the baby's hair. This sentence uses ________.

a)

assonance

b)

alliteration

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

juxtaposition

42.

Which sentence(s) is an example of hyperbole? Check all that apply.

a)

You could knock me over with a feather.

b)

Her teeth where white.

c)

My books were heavy.

d)

Her brain weights about 12 ounces.

43.

Which sentence(s) is an example of hyperbole? Check all that apply.

a)

I'm feeling sick.

b)

I have 5 minutes to do my work.

c)

I ate five thousand waffles today.

d)

She said no.

44.

6. Which of the following is an example of correlative conjunction?

a)

And

b)

But

c)

Neither...nor

d)

So

45.

Fill in the blank with the correct correlative conjunction.

You may _______ have chicken, or you may have pizza.

a)

both

b)

neither

c)

nor

d)

either

46.

What is exposition?

a)

The introduction of setting, characters, and tone.

b)

The suspense that builds up to a climax.

c)

The point in the story where conflict is introduced.

d)

This is the turning point of the story.

47.

What is the definition of rising action?

a)

This is when the author teases the reader with the idea of a sequel.

b)

This is the turning point of the story.

c)

The story starts to reach a conclusion.

d)

Suspense builds that rises to the climax.

48.

What is the definition of resolution?

a)

This is when the author starts the story.

b)

This is the turning point of the story.

c)

The story reaches a conclusion - everything is finished and tied up.

d)

Suspense builds that rises to the climax.

49.

The primary problem that drives the story, often a main goal for the protagonist to achieve or overcome.

a)

Climax

b)

Character

c)

Conflict

d)

Conclusion

50.

The most exciting point of the story, and is a turning point for the plot or goals of the main character.

a)

Characters

b)

Conflict

c)

Climax

d)

Conclusion