wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

English Language Arts

Total questions: 78

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Larry is writing an essay where she needs to identify and support her opinion on whether school uniforms should be mandatory. What type of essay is she writing?

a)

Informative Essay

b)

Argumentative Essay

c)

Compare and Contrast Essay

d)

Research Essay

2.

What type of essay do you provide information to a reader about a subject?

a)

Informative Essay

b)

Argumentative Essay

c)

Compare and Contrast Essay

d)

Research Essay

3.

What type of essay do you display differences and similarities?

a)

Informative Essay

b)

Argumentative Essay

c)

Compare and Contrast Essay

d)

Research Essay

4.

What is the purpose of an introduction?

a)

To make a fun way to start an essay

b)

To tell the reader what the essay is going to be about

c)

To only show our side of an argument

d)

To end the essay in an academic way

5.

The teens in the bowling alley.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

6.

Ronald makes new friends very easily.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

7.

Goes to the movies every weekend.

a)

sentence 

b)

fragment

8.

All the time.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run on

9.

My mom's delicious cream cheese brownies.

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

10.

My new watch has a compass, a timer, and an alarm.

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

11.

Triangles have three sides and three angles.

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

12.

Floods can cause tremendous damage.  They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind.  It can take months to clean up after a flood.
 What is the main idea?

a)

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

b)

Floods cause mudslides.

c)

Floods damage houses and roads. 

13.

Theme is the author's 

a)

story

b)

message

c)

characters

d)

setting

14.

Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
 What is the main idea?

a)

Soccer is important at the Olympics.

b)

Soccer is a worldwide sport.

c)

Soccer is also called football.

d)

Soccer is played by men and women.

15.

Theme is for everyone so you should think of theme being 

a)

small world idea

b)

big world idea/universal

c)

only for the characters

16.

When finding the theme, you have to _________________ because the author will NOT come out and tell you the theme.

a)

predict

b)

natural resource

c)

infer

17.

Infer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge. 

a)

clues

b)

characters

c)

setting

d)

theme

18.

The central idea is what the story is mostly about.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success.

What is the main idea?

a)

The Wright Brothers worked hard

b)

The Wright brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.

c)

Inventors build kites and bicycles.

d)

The first flight was in 1903.

20.

Which is a metaphor?

a)

The sun smiled upon me.

b)

He is as tall as a tree.

c)

Life is a puzzle.

d)

Her hair is like spun gold.

21.

Which one means ownership?

a)

There’s

b)

Theirs

c)

They’res

22.

Which is not a type of Author's Purpose?

a)

Persuade

b)

Invite

c)

Entertain

d)

Inform

23.

What is the "hook" for in writing?

a)

punctuation marks

b)

false statement that persuades the reader

c)

something that catches the reader's attention

d)

facts that support your point

24.

The use of sensory details that appeal to one or more of the five senses.

a)

imagery

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

meter

d)

figurative language

25.

"Paraphrasing" is...?

a)

retelling the story in your own words

b)

explaining plot elements

c)

using descriptive language to focus on a moment

d)

retelling the story while focusing on the main idea

26.

What word explains the overall sequence of events in a literary work?

a)

Plot

b)

Metaphor

c)

Resolution

d)

Setting

27.

The problem in the story is known as:

a)

theme

b)

conflict

c)

setting

d)

character

28.

Stories that are made up of imaginary characters or events:

a)

Fiction

b)

Nonfiction

29.

Stories that contain real people or events that actually happened:

a)

Fiction

b)

Nonfiction

30.

This is where a story takes place in time and location :

a)

plot

b)

character

c)

setting

d)

main idea

31.

The lesson the author wants you to learn:

a)

point of view

b)

theme

c)

climax

d)

mood

32.

When an author uses such descriptive words that it paints a picture in your mind:

a)

mood

b)

theme

c)

imagery

d)

setting

33.

When an author gives human qualities to nonliving things:

a)

character

b)

setting

c)

dialogue

d)

personification

34.

This word means to show similarities:

a)

analyze

b)

compare

c)

evaluate

d)

contrast

35.

This word means to explain the differences:

a)

contrast

b)

conflict

c)

text evidence

d)

compare

36.

Refers to the point of the paragraph or story:

a)

setting

b)

main idea/central idea

c)

narrator

d)

point of view

37.

Details that support your answer:

a)

fiction

b)

main idea/central idea

c)

text evidence

d)

conflict

38.

What is a narrative?

a)

A type of poem that tells a story.

b)

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

c)

A summary of events without details.

d)

A collection of unrelated events.

39.

What does it mean to analyze a text?

a)

To summarize the main ideas of the text.

b)

To study each part and pay attention to details.

c)

To read the text quickly without focusing on details.

d)

To memorize the text word for word.

40.

What is suspense in a story?

a)

A feeling of excitement or anxiety about what will happen next in a scene.

b)

A type of character that creates tension in the story.

c)

A narrative technique used to build a plot.

d)

A resolution that concludes the story.

41.

In the sentence "The ancient tree stood tall, its branches reaching out like welcoming arms," what does the word "ancient" most likely mean?

a)

New

b)

Old

c)

Small

d)

Weak

42.

Which piece of evidence best supports the inference that the protagonist is feeling isolated in the story?

a)

"She walked home alone every day."

b)

"She had many friends at school."

c)

"She loved spending time with her family."

d)

"She was always invited to parties."

43.

What is the central idea of a text that describes how a community came together to rebuild a local park after a storm?

a)

The impact of natural disasters

b)

The power of community effort

c)

The importance of parks

d)

The role of government in rebuilding

44.

Determine the author's purpose in a text that argues for the implementation of renewable energy sources.

a)

To entertain readers with stories about energy

b)

To inform readers about different types of energy

c)

To persuade readers to support renewable energy

d)

To describe the history of energy use

45.

Which statement best describes the development of the central idea in a text about the benefits of exercise?

a)

Exercise is fun and enjoyable.

b)

Exercise improves physical health and mental well-being.

c)

Exercise is a popular activity among teenagers.

d)

Exercise requires a lot of time and effort.

46.

What is the meaning of the word "resilient" in the sentence: "Despite the challenges, the community remained resilient and continued to thrive"?

a)

Fragile

b)

Strong

c)

Indifferent

d)

Uncertain

47.

Lisa's lizards were leaping on her lawnchair.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

alliteration

d)

onomatopoeia

48.

If an argument is convincing, it means

a)

That you have to believe it

b)

Everyone agrees with it

c)

It has enough evidence to support their claim

d)

Their claim or opinion becomes fact

49.

A question asked merely for effect with no answer expected.

a)

Simile

b)

Oxymoron

c)

Rhetorical Question

d)

Understatement

50.

An inference is..............

a)

the main idea

b)

An educated guess or conclusion 

c)

point of view

d)

the theme

51.
Figurative language means..........
a)
language that the author uses in non-fiction
b)
The type of language an author uses in poetry by using symbols and exaggerations to describe normal events.
c)
language the author only uses in short stories
d)
language that is used every day.
52.
In literature, or fiction (made up) stories, THEME is..........
a)
the central idea.
b)
an author's point of view.
c)
the message or lesson an author wants you to learn.
d)
the climax of a story.
53.

Context clues help us to _____________________ challenging words.

a)

underline

b)

change

c)

draw

d)

define

54.
How a text makes you feel
a)
tone 
b)
point of view
c)
mood
d)
theme
55.

The author's attitude

a)

mood

b)

tone

c)

infer

d)

theme

56.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.


Although the problem was difficult to resolve, Sandra and John were ________________ in searching for an answer. Their teacher was quite proud.

a)

persistent

b)

stubborn

c)

bullheaded

d)

headstrong

57.

The resolution in a story is....?

a)

at the beginning.

b)

the end of the story - shows the outcome of the conflict.

c)

the climax.

d)

in the middle of the story - shows the most conflict.

58.
Setting is defined as the _______ and _______ of the story.
a)
tone and place
b)
time and place
c)
tone and plot
d)
time and plot
59.
What does demonstrate mean?
a)
To show what you know and give evidence to explain.
b)
To give your final opinion
c)
The beginning of your essay
d)
The body of a paragraph
60.
What does explain mean?
a)
To provide reasons and examples for why you think a certain way.
b)
To speak in front of an audience.
c)
The final opinion formed after a reading.
d)
The beginning of an essay.
61.
What does sequencing mean?
a)
To arrange a text in order.
b)
The beginning of an essay.
c)
The end of the essay.
d)
Reading comprehension.
62.
What does source mean?
a)
Where you find information from and where a reading passage gets facts.
b)
The last opinion given at the end of a passage.
c)
Reading comprehension questions.
d)
Providing reasons.
63.

The result or thing that happened

a)

Effect

b)

Infer

c)

Cause

d)

Sequence

64.

The Reason why something happened

a)

Effect

b)

Cause

c)

Opinion

d)

Infer

65.
Floods can cause tremendous damage.  They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind.  It can take months to clean up after a flood.
 What is the main idea?
a)
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b)
Floods cause mudslides.
c)
Floods damage houses and roads. 
66.
Are all proper nouns capitalized?
a)
Yes
b)
No
67.

"The tall trees danced in the wind" Which type of figurative language is being used in the sentence?

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Personification

c)

Alliteration

d)

Simile

68.
The Fox and the Crab  
 A Crab one day grew disgusted with the sands in which he lived. He decided to take a stroll to the meadow not far from his home. There he enjoy the grass better than the sand and water. So off he crawled to the meadow. But there a hungry Fox spied him, and in a twinkling, ate him up, both shell and claw.
What is the lesson?
a)
Be happy with what you have
b)
Friendship is the most important thing
c)
Do not travel
69.
He was very careless on his math test.  He skipped many problems.
What does the careless mean?
a)
Without a care
b)
careful
c)
Taking great care
d)
In a caring way
70.
Animals live in DIVERSE and varied communities. What is the meaning of the word DIVERSE?
 
a)
very different
b)
the same
c)
weird
d)
muggy
71.
What is a simile? 
a)
Comparing two things without  using  like and as
b)
Comparing two things in a text
c)
Comparing two things using  like and as
d)
None of the above
72.
What is a hyperbole?
a)
An exaggerated statement not to be taken literally. 
b)
a comparison using like or as
c)
repeating the beginning consonant sounds
d)
none of the above
73.
"The firework exploded in the air, making a big BOOM in the air."
is an example of 
a)
Personification
b)
Onomatopoeia
c)
Metaphor
d)
All of the above
74.

The pencil danced across the paper

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Personification

e)

symbol

75.
What is the purpose of a compare/contrast essay?
a)
talk about the similarities and differences of two subjects
b)
inform or explain a subject to the reader
c)
tell a story
d)
use the five senses to paint a picture for the reader, incorporating imagery and specific details
76.

What type of essay would be appropriate for the following prompt?


Talk about some ways that you could make your own diet healthier.

a)

persuasive

b)

argumentative

c)

narrative

d)

informative

77.

What kind of essay attempts to convince the reader of a claim by means of logic and persuasion?

a)

Argumentative

b)

Narrative

c)

Expository

d)

Compare and Contrast

78.

an essay that educates your reader on a topic

a)

narrative

b)

persausive

c)

informative

d)

argumentative

Similar Resources on Wayground

Writing Conventions

75 questions

Writing Conventions

quiz

Worksheet

•

5th - 12th Grade

WILL vs BE GOING TO...- EXERCISES

75 questions

WILL vs BE GOING TO...- EXERCISES

quiz

Worksheet

•

6th - 8th Grade

WWW 31-35

75 questions

WWW 31-35

quiz

Worksheet

•

6th - 8th Grade

2 ESO End of 3rd term

81 questions

2 ESO End of 3rd term

quiz

Worksheet

•

1st - 10th Grade

VERB EXPRESSING EMOTION

78 questions

VERB EXPRESSING EMOTION

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th Grade - University

Tổng hợp học kì 2 U16-17-18-19-20 E3

76 questions

Tổng hợp học kì 2 U16-17-18-19-20 E3

quiz

Worksheet

•

1st - 12th Grade

Practice test intermediate 10

75 questions

Practice test intermediate 10

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th - 12th Grade

8th Vocab Q1, Q2, & Q3

75 questions

8th Vocab Q1, Q2, & Q3

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th Grade