WorksheetsUnit 3 Assessment Review
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 20mins
What should you study for the ELA Unit 3 Assessment?
3-5 Vocabulary words each night
Learning targets, study outline, the practice test, and the Quizizz
ALEKS (5 topics)
Your politcal cartoon
How might setting affect the plot of a story?
It determines the length of the story
It influences the characters' actions and events
It changes the genre of the story
It decides the number of characters
Snow whipped across the empty road, and Mya pulled her coat tighter as the streetlights flickered in the freezing wind.
How does the setting most likely affect Mya?
It makes her feel relaxed and cheerful.
It makes her want to stay outside longer.
It creates an uncomfortable and tense mood.
It shows she is excited for an adventure.
Jordan stuffed the progress report into his backpack before he walked into the house.
What can the reader most reasonably infer?
Jordan is proud of his grades.
Jordan does not want someone at home to see the report.
Jordan forgot he had the report.
Jordan plans to throw the report away at school.
At first, Katy refused to speak during the group presentation. By the end, she was answering questions from the audience with confidence.
What is the best description of Katy's change?
She changes from curious to confused.
She changes from shy to confident.
She changes from angry to calm.
She changes from selfish to generous.
Read the summary of a story.
A boy loses his dog at the park. He spends the afternoon searching with flyers and asking neighbors for help. At sunset, he hears barking behind the baseball field and finds the dog tangled in a fence.
Which event is the climax of the story?
The boy loses his dog at the park.
He asks neighbors for help.
He finds the dog behind the baseball field.
He makes flyers to post around town.
Even after failing her first two science experiments, Tasha kept testing new ideas until one finally worked.
Which theme is best supported?
Success often requires persistence.
Science is the most important school subject.
Friends always help solve problems.
Experiments are too difficult for most people.
What does "objective" mean?
free of opinions
your own reflection
biased
literature
Which sentence is the most objective summary of a story about a boy who trains for a race, falls during the event, gets back up, and finishes?
The boy’s amazing determination makes him the most inspiring athlete ever.
The race was exciting because the boy fell in such a dramatic way.
A boy trains for a race, falls during it, and still finishes.
The boy should have won because he worked harder than everyone else.
When Malik heard his name called to the principal’s office, his stomach dropped.
What does the phrase his stomach dropped mean?
He became very hungry.
He felt suddenly nervous or worried.
He was injured during class.
He ran quickly down the hallway.
Many cities are adding bike lanes, planting more trees, and improving bus routes. These changes can reduce pollution, lower traffic, and make neighborhoods healthier places to live.
What is the central idea of the paragraph?
Trees are the most useful part of a city.
City improvements can make communities healthier and cleaner.
Buses are better than bikes for transportation.
Pollution is impossible to reduce in large cities.
Before adopting a pet, families should consider the cost of food, vet care, and daily attention. Pets can bring joy, but they also require responsibility and planning.
What is the author’s purpose?
To entertain readers with a funny story about pets
To describe the appearance of different pets
To explain how animals survive in the wild
To persuade readers to think carefully before getting a pet
What is important to include in a summary of a passage?
Minor details
Personal opinions
Key details
Unrelated facts
Which dictionary entry fits the word "merit" as used in the sentence: "Jeannie had to seriously consider the merits of going to the state college"?
merit (n) : excellence
merit (n) : the plain facts
merit (n) : the state of deserving
merit (v) : to deserve
What is the purpose of using context clues in a text?
To confuse the reader
To determine the meaning of a word
To add more words
To change the plot
Although the hike was long and steep, Ava remained determined to reach the top.
What does the word determined most nearly mean?
willing to quit
confused and uncertain
firmly decided
angry and impatient
Which one of the following is NOT a part of a summary?
using your own words
quotes words from the text
summary being shorter than the text
including main ideas only
Where can a reader find the theme?
It stated directly in the text.
The reader must understand what the character has learned.
A character tells you.
Books or movies do not have themes.
Why can't trust be a theme?
There's nothing to learn about it.
Trust is a theme
It's only one word, which is a topic.
It is bad to trust.
What is the CENTRAL IDEA of a nonfiction text?
The meaning of an unknown word/phrase.
A full paragraph SUMMARY of a text.
The type of CONFLICT used throughout a text.
What the text is MOSTLY about.
Even though Alex tried to stay calm during the debate, his voice began to escalate as he became more passionate about the topic.
What does the word escalate most likely mean in this sentence?
To increase in intensity
To go up an elevator
To remain steady
To improve a situation
When the teacher announced the surprise quiz, a wave of dread washed over the class. Sam’s stomach dropped, and his pencil felt heavy in his hand. He stared at the paper, its blank lines looking like a mountain he would have to climb.
How does the author’s use of the phrase “a wave of dread washed over the class” affect the tone of the passage?
It creates a peaceful tone by comparing dread to water.
It emphasizes how unprepared the students are by using a scientific term.
It suggests that the students were excited about the surprise quiz.
It shows that the students felt overwhelmed and anxious using figurative language.
Read the sentence below and answer the question.
Sentence:
The tornado siren wailed through the town, slicing the silence like a knife, while meteorologists tracked the storm’s rotation on radar.
Question:
How does the author’s word choice affect the meaning and tone of the sentence?
The technical term "radar" adds humor to the situation.
The figurative language creates a calm, peaceful mood.
The phrase “slicing the silence like a knife” adds intensity, while the word “rotation” gives a technical explanation of the storm.
The word “wailed” is a technical term that explains how radar works.
Read the passage and answer the question below.
Passage:
“I don’t care if it’s raining,” Marcus said, pulling on his sneakers. “Coach is counting on me.” He grabbed his umbrella and sprinted out the door. His little sister watched from the window, shaking her head. “He never misses a game,” she whispered.
Question:
What does the passage reveal about Marcus through indirect characterization?
He dislikes rainy weather.
He is responsible and committed to his team.
He enjoys being the center of attention.
He wants to impress his little sister.
Read the passage and answer the questions below.
Passage:
Tanya stared at the empty seat beside her and sighed. She pulled her hoodie tighter around her shoulders and kept her eyes on the floor as the other students chatted and laughed. When the teacher asked for volunteers, Tanya shrank back in her chair, hoping not to be noticed.
Question 1:
What does the passage suggest about Tanya through indirect characterization?
She is shy and prefers to stay unnoticed.
She is angry at her classmates.
She is eager to participate in class.
She enjoys being the center of attention.
Henry stood quietly in the doorway of the art room, watching the other students put the finishing touches on their projects. He clutched his sketchbook tightly, unsure if his work was good enough. Finally, he stepped inside and placed his drawing on the table with the others.
Sentence: Finally, he stepped inside and placed his drawing on the table with the others.
Question:
How does this sentence contribute to the overall structure of the story?
It introduces the setting of the art room for the first time.
It marks a turning point in Henry's actions, showing him overcoming self-doubt.
It adds a humorous detail about Henry's personality.
It ends the story with a surprising twist.
Read the following passage.
The clown was irate. He angrily smashed the birthday cake and popped the balloons before fleeing the party.
Which word or phrase from the passage helps you figure out the meaning of the word "irate"?
"fleeing"
"angrily smashed"
"The clown"
"birthday cake"
