WorksheetsIAR Practice
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Review this prompt from the IAR test: "The passage from Wild River is told from Ryan’s point of view. Retell the narrative from Tanner’s point of view. Be sure to include Tanner’s thoughts as the kayak moves down the river. Your narrative should clearly reflect the characterization and setting in the passage." What should you do to properly respond to the prompt?
Retell the story from Ryan's point of view.
Use dialogue to reflect Tanner's character.
Include details about the setting.
Use details from the passage.
Read this prompt from a previous IAR test: "Write a continuation of the story of Bahauddin Shah using details from the passage. Describe what you think might happen after Bahauddin Shah climbs out of the Salt Caverns. What obstacles might he face, and what actions might he take to overcome them?" What should you do to properly respond to this prompt?
Make a graphic organizer or outline on your scratch paper to plan out your response.
Retell the story from another character's point of view.
Use descriptive language when describing the obstacles he faces and the actions he takes.
Write a story that shows how the character's childhood shaped his outlook on life.
When you are writing your response on the IAR, what should you think about and plan for in your response?
How you will organize your response
How you will develop the characters and the conflict
How varied sentence structure improves a narrative response
How word choice can change the tone of your response
How limiting grammar and spelling mistakes will improve your response
What is the main purpose of using dialogue in a narrative?
To provide background information
To develop characters and advance the plot
To describe the setting
To summarize the story
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
She don't like apples.
He go to school every day.
They was playing outside.
She has been reading a book.
What is a synonym for the word 'elated'?
Sad
Joyful
Angry
Confused
Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.
The team are winning the match.
The team is winning the match.
The teams is winning the match.
The teams are winning the match.
What is the effect of using first-person point of view in a story?
It creates a sense of distance from the characters.
It allows the reader to know the thoughts and feelings of the narrator.
It provides an objective perspective.
It limits the reader's understanding of the plot.
Which word best completes the sentence: 'The cat was very _______ as it stalked its prey.'
loud
clumsy
stealthy
obvious
What is the main theme of a story?
The sequence of events
The time and place of the story
The central message or insight
The main character's name
Which sentence uses a metaphor?
The stars were like diamonds in the sky.
The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.
The stars were diamonds in the sky.
The stars twinkled in the night sky.
What is the role of a protagonist in a story?
To create conflict
To support the antagonist
To drive the plot forward
To provide comic relief
Which of the following is an example of personification?
The wind whispered through the trees.
The car zoomed down the road.
The sun was a bright ball in the sky.
The river was wide and deep.
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
To introduce the topic
To provide evidence
To state the main argument or point
To conclude the essay
Which sentence is an example of passive voice?
The chef cooked a delicious meal.
A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.
The chef is cooking a delicious meal.
The chef will cook a delicious meal.
