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2nd 9 weeks EQT review- 4th

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 4hrs 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?
a)
You should cheat to win.
b)
Always work hard.
c)
It pays to be honest.
d)
Teamwork is best.
2.
The theme is a lesson learned; the moral of the story.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
a)
Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
b)
Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
c)
You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.
d)
Life is short; make the most of it.
4.
Jim was stacking boxes at work.  There was a certain height he had to reach.  He stretched his body, but could not reach to place the final box at the top.  Bill happened to see Jim struggling and came to his rescue, since he was a foot taller.
a)
teamwork can accomplish a goal
b)
tall people are the best
c)
work hard to reach a goal
d)
people can be like boxes
5.

Hurricane Sandy came ashore in the fall of 2012 creating a disaster for so many people.  The amount of debris left behind from the fierce storm was unbelievable. Houses and cars had been flooded and furniture floated on the streets. Docks and piers had been broken up and washed away. Subways were filled with water, and many people were without power for several weeks in freezing cold temperatures. Before cleanup efforts began, many cities looked similar to a junkyard.

What is the definition of debris as it is used in the text?

a)

soil

b)

wreckage

c)

moisture

d)

treasure

6.

After three long, tiring days, the climbers made it to the top of the very snowy Mount Everest. It was bitterly cold and extremely windy. After taking in the view of the other mountains, and snapping a few pictures, the climbers were ready to go begin their descent. This was the easy part of the journey because the force of gravity would help the climbers down the mountains.

 

Using your text, descent most likely means....

a)

movement downwards

b)

ride up

c)

part that would keep going

d)

a path that will straighten out

7.

Throughout the state, there are growths of lilies, daisies, violets, and asters.  This creates a home for many insects, bugs, and birds.

What are asters?

a)

wood

b)

lakes

c)

flowers

d)

rocks

8.

Read the following directions:

Put each candle on a saucer. Have your teacher light the candles. Put a jar over two of the candles. Pay attention to the candles. Monitor what happens over time. You will see that the candle with the least air available is the first one extinguished. Keep watching to see which candle goes out next. Blow out the last candle.

What does monitor mean as it is used in the text?

a)

a computer screen

b)

to be careful of

c)

to watch closely

d)

to cause to happen

9.

What is setting?

a)

where you put your food

b)

when and where it takes place

c)

where you sit in class

d)

none of these

10.

What is conflict?

a)

the solution of a story

b)

the plot of a story

c)

where and when a story takes place

d)

the problem that characters are facing

11.

What is resolution?

a)

the problem of the story

b)

the characters in a story

c)

the solution, how the problem gets solved

d)

how the story is written

12.

Dialogue are words the characters speak.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Descriptions are

a)

the list of characters

b)

what should happen on stage

c)

tells who appears in the play

d)

details given about how the characters and setting look

14.

What point of view uses the words

I, me, and my?

a)

1st person

b)

3rd person

15.

What point of view uses the words

he, she, and they?

a)

1st person

b)

3rd person

16.
The narrator is the _____.
a)
person telling the story
b)
main character in the story 
c)
enemy of the main character in the story
d)
person listening to the story 
17.

What is the POINT OF VIEW in a story?

a)

the perspective from which the story is told

b)

the characters in the story

c)

the plot of the story

d)

the setting of the story

18.

THIRD PERSON point of view is...

a)

The narrator addresses the reader with "you" and "your"

b)

The narrator is inside the story as a character: "I" and "my"

c)

The narrator uses words like, "he", "she", "they"

19.

FIRST PERSON point of view is...

a)

The narrator addresses the reader with "you" and "your"

b)

The narrator is inside the story as a character: "I" and "my"

c)

The narrator uses words like, "he", "she", "they"

20.

Which point of view is the narrator outside of the story?

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

21.

One day, I'm going to travel all over the world!

a)

1st person

b)

3rd person

22.

I love rock climbing! I go rock climbing every weekend with my dad. It is so fun to be up so high. One day, I hope that I can be a professional rock climber. That would be great!

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

23.

I was shaking like a leaf! My hands were sweaty and my heart was pounding so loudly I was sure that everyone could hear it.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

24.

Chris read a book about ocean animals. He read about sharks, dolphins, whales and turtles.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

25.

He never wants to take a bath!

a)

1st person

b)

3rd person

26.

Wagging his tail, the dog couldn’t help but be excited about the bone his owner was unwrapping.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

27.
Aaron and Angel are friends. They look alike. They talk alike. Sometimes the dress alike. People think Aaron is Angel. People think Angel is Aaron. The boys think it is funny.
a)
Aaron and Angel are alike in many ways.
b)
Aaron is older than Angel.
c)
Angel is bigger than Aaron.
28.
Mrs. Gonzales likes to paint. She likes the pretty colors. She draws a picture first. Then she uses her paints. She gives her pictures to her son.
a)
Mrs. Gonzales does not paint well.
b)
Painting is fun.
c)
Mrs. Gonzales paints pictures.
29.
An important farm crop in the United States is cotton. Cotton is used for making clothing. Cotton is still a popular choice for clothes because it is easy to clean and last a long time.
a)
Cotton is the most important U.S. crop.
b)
Cotton is not used today.
c)
Cotton is important for making clothes.
30.

What is a summary?

a)

When you tell the whole book.

b)

When you tell the most interesting ideas of any text using your own words.

c)

When you ask questions about a text.

d)

When you tell the most important ideas of any text using your own words.

31.

You should write your summary

a)

in your own words with complete sentences

b)

in a secret language that you make up

c)

in one draft without revising

d)

in fragments without punctuation

32.
a)

A.

b)

B.

c)

C.

d)

D.

33.
a)

A.

b)

B.

c)

C.

d)

D.

34.

If a text is written with a trouble or problem happening, but the problem is solve....What type of text structure is that?

a)

cause and effect

b)

problem and solution

c)

sequence

d)

description

35.

If a text is written that explains the effect or result of a choice made. What type of text structure is used?

a)

cause and effect

b)

problem and solution

c)

sequence

d)

description

36.

If a text is written that explains what caused certain events to happen. What type of text structure is used?

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Sequence

d)

Description

37.

If a text is written in order from beginning to end. What type of text structure is used?

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Sequence

d)

Description

38.

If a text written to describe the way something looks, sounds, tastes, smells, or feels, what type of text structure is used?

a)

cause and effect

b)

problem and solution

c)

sequence

d)

description

39.

There are two popular sports played, basketball and volleyball. Both take place inside of the gym. Also, each sport has two teams of people. In basketball, however, the ball can be played off of the floor, and in volleyball, the ball cannot touch the floor or it is out of play. Basketball and volleyball are popular sports.


What text structure is this?

a)

Description

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Problem and Solution

40.

This question is brought to you by Katie A:

The issue is that your sibling is bugging you. One way to solve it is by saying "Please stop" in a polite voice. And if they don't listen, you could tell a parent.


What text structure is this an example of?

a)

Sequence

b)

Description

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Cause and Effect

41.

Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.

a)

description

b)

compare & contrast

c)

sequence or chronological order

d)

problem & solution

42.
Choose the clue words that indicate cause and effect.
a)
next, after, then, first, last
b)
struggle, promise, problem, solution
c)
consequently, as a result of, so, therefore
d)
similar, common, compare, contrast
43.
Choose the clue words that indicate compare and contrast.
a)
therefore, cause, effect, consequently
b)
later, then, next, Monday
c)
similar, different, common, on the other hand
d)
possibility, struggle, hope, problem
44.
Choose the clue words that indicate chronological order.
a)
first, next, finally, 8:30, after
b)
cause, effect, as a result of, because
c)
problem, solution, promise, struggle
d)
compare, contrast, similar, different
45.

Which are key words for Cause and Effect?

a)

For example, in addition, for instance

b)

Since, because, as a result of

c)

First, second, third, after that, finally

d)

Similar, alike, different

46.

To make cookies, you need to mix butter, sugar, and eggs in one bowl. Next, mix flour and salt in another bowl. Then, mix them together with chocolate chips. Finally, you can put spoonfuls on a cookie sheet.

a)

Sequence

b)

Problem & Solution

c)

Compare & Contrast

d)

Description

47.

On a rainy day, look up when the sun comes through the clouds. You might see a rainbow since rainbows are made when sunlight hits drops of water in the air.

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Problem & Solution

c)

Description

d)

Sequence

48.

My baby brother always messes up my Lego projects. To solve this, I moved all of my Legos into my bedroom. I also keep the door closed.

a)

Description

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Problem & Solution

d)

Sequence

49.

Today was the worst day of my life. I got an F on my science paper. I'm so scared to tell my mom and dad.

a)

Firsthand account

b)

Secondhand account

50.

The weatherman predicted an afternoon filled with torrential downpours. The teacher instructed all of her students to put on their rain boots before they walk home after school.

a)

Firsthand account

b)

Secondhand account

51.

The American Civil War created deep divisions between the North and South. Some favored slavery while others fought for freedom and unity. Things like these divided many families. Some family members fought for the Union, while others were on the Confederates side. The battle was deadly, with brothers fighting against their own brothers. Is this text an example of firsthand or secondhand account?

a)

It is a firsthand account.

b)

It is a secondhand account.

c)

It is both a firsthand and secondhand account.

d)

It is neither a firsthand or secondhand account.

52.

My radio alarm clock woke me up at 6 a.m. The first thing I heard on the news was about two planes that had flew into the World Trade Center. I ran to my TV and turned it on. I was thinking about my friend who lived in New York. Was he okay, I thought. I need to make a phone call right away. Is this text an example of firsthand or secondhand account?

a)

It is a firsthand account.

b)

It is a secondhand account.

c)

It is both a firsthand and secondhand account.

d)

It is neither a firsthand or secondhand account.

53.

The Titanic, the ship that couldn't sink, did. The Titanic hit an iceberg and sank in the Atlantic on April 15, 1912. Over 1,500 people died. Since that event happened, people are still trying to figure out what really happened. The ship was going too fast to avoid hitting the icebergs in the ocean because the owner of the ship was going too fast. The iceberg hit the ship on its right side. After that, the water rushed in. It was impossible to stop the ship from sinking. Is this an example of firsthand of second hand account? How do you know?

a)

firsthand account because it is the author's personal experience

b)

secondhand account because it is an event or topic based on the author's research and not personal experience

54.
The book, ____ Mason recommended to me, is very suspenseful.  I can't put it down!
a)
whom
b)
who
c)
which
d)
that
55.
I have a friend ______ takes baton lessons. 
a)
whose
b)
who's
c)
who
d)
whom
56.
The teacher wants to know ______ the markers are for.
a)
whom
b)
who
c)
who's
d)
whose
57.
These are the people ______ owe Cardinal Cash.
a)
who
b)
whom
c)
who's
d)
whose
58.
Which relative adverb fills the blank?
I will place these books _____ you can easily find them.
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
59.
Which relative adverb belongs in the blank?
I told her ____ you wouldn't let her go to the movies.
a)
when
b)
where
c)
why
60.
Who, whom, and whose refer to 
a)
people
b)
things
c)
people and things
61.
Where refers to 
a)
time
b)
place
c)
reason
62.
Why refers to 
a)
time
b)
place
c)
reason
63.

Which sentence has the quotation marks placed correctly?

a)

Emma announced: "I wish I could go to Disney World."

b)

"I love trains" ! Liam exclaimed.

c)

Carter's Dad said, "Make sure you do your homework."

64.

Which sentence has the quotation marks placed correctly?

a)

"Have you ever been there before?"? asked Nate

b)

I am going to Chicago next week, Maria said.

c)

"No," admitted Maria, "but my mom has."

65.

Which sentence has the quotation marks placed correctly?

a)

"Meow, meow" the striped cat yowled.

b)

"What on earth is all that noise, " Mom asked?

c)

"It's Tiger," replied Marcos. "He's stuck in a tree."

66.

Which sentence has the quotation marks placed correctly?

a)

"No" answered Lily "But you could get in the talent show."

b)

"Do you think I could join the circus"? asked Ava.

c)

"Wow! I didn't know you could flip like that!" exclaimed Lily.

67.
What is the acronym we use for coordinating conjunctions?
a)
FANBOYS
b)
FANGIRLS
c)
COMMA
d)
MINTS
68.
Which conjunction (FANBOYS) would you use to combine the following sentences? 
Do you want to order pizza?
Should I make spaghetti?
a)
and
b)
but
c)
or
d)
so 
69.

Joshua loves chocolate. I made him a chocolate cake.

a)

Joshua loves chocolate, so I made him a chocolate cake.

b)

Joshua loves chocolate, or I made him a chocolate cake.

c)

Joshua loves chocolate, for I made him a chocolate cake.

70.

Ms. Reynolds drives a grey car. I think she wants a pink car.

a)

Ms. Reynolds drives a grey car, so I think she wants a pink car.

b)

Ms. Reynolds drives a grey car, but I think she wants a pink car.

c)

Ms. Reynolds drives a grey car, so I think she wants a pink car.

71.

Which of the FANBOYS could we use to join these two sentences to make a compound sentence?

Elysa wanted to get ice cream. Abby wanted to eat pizza.

a)

, and

b)

, but

c)

, so

d)

, or

72.
a)

Beware the Full Moon

b)

Moon Exploration

c)

Walking on the Moon

d)

Understanding the Moon's Cycle

73.
a)

A History of Mali

b)

Mali's Government

c)

The Geography of Mali

d)

Mali's Climate

e)

Visiting Mali's Capital

74.
a)

encyclopedia

b)

dictionary

c)

atlas

d)

thesaurus

75.

Which resource should a student use to find a synonym for careful?

a)

a dictionary

b)

a thesaurus

c)

an atlas

d)

an encyclopedia

76.

What resource should a student use to find the meaning of the word dedicate?

a)

a dictionary

b)

a thesaurus

c)

an atlas

d)

an encyclopedia

77.

An encyclopedia helps you-

a)

find synonyms to words

b)

find out more about a place

c)

find what words mean

d)

find more information on a topic

78.

An atlas helps you-

a)

find synonyms to words

b)

find out more about a place

c)

find what words mean

d)

find more information on a topic

79.

A thesaurus helps you-

a)

find synonyms to words

b)

find out more about a place

c)

find what words mean

d)

find more information on a topic

80.

A dictionary helps you-

a)

find synonyms to words

b)

find out more about a place

c)

find what words mean

d)

find more information on a topic