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WorksheetsUnit 4 Practice
Total questions: 79
Worksheet time: 56mins
What is the definition of FOOTNOTES?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION or references provided at the BOTTOM of a page in a document or book.
Definitions of words provided in the MIDDLE of a page in a document or book.
Additional information or references provided at the TOP of a page in a document or book.
Only DEFINITIONS of words provided in the middle of a document or book.
What is the PURPOSE of FOOTNOTES?
to provide additional information or citation
to indicate errors or corrections in a document
to highlight important points in a text
to add decorative elements to a document
What's one DIFFERENCE between FOOTNOTES and ENDNOTES?
Footnotes are placed at the TOP of the page; endnotes are placed at the BOTTOM.
Footnotes are used only to cite sources; endnotes only provide additional information.
Footnotes are numbered sequentially, while endnotes are in alphabetical order.
Footnotes are at the bottom of the page; endnotes are at the end of of a text.
What is a science feature?
a type of writing that tells a story and includes many sci-fi elements
a research report for scientists
a type of journalism that communicates scientific information in a way that non-scientists can understand
a news feature that presents research in a fun way for kids
numbered notes that add information, definitions, or commentary
citations
footnotes or endnotes
visuals
sidebars
bibliographic features that identify cited details and give credit to outside sources
captions
endnotes
footnotes
citations
mini-article within a text that makes a connection to a related topic
(a)
appear in parentheses immediately after the fact, quotation, or paraphrase from an outside source
footnotes
citations
endnotes
sidebar
This image is an example what informational text feature?
footnote/endnote
citation
sidebar
parentheses
This punctuation is used to set off information that is not essential to the main meaning of a text.
(a)
This genre is a type of nonfiction that tells about important aspects of the author's life.
memoir
science feature
bibliography
fantasy
An author's purpose is...
a reason that a reader chooses a book
the opposite of theme
their main goal for writing
a set of questions the author will answer
the point the author wants to make in a text
central idea
author's purpose
specific purpose
general purpose
Choose the correct vocabulary word: come close or be similar to something in quality, nature, or quantity
parallelism
innate
approximate
exact
Choose the correct vocabulary word: using or based on what one feels
innate
approximately
technical
inquiry
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
inquiry
invest
tendency
innate
An infographic is:
an image that, all by itself, represents a concept.
similar to an essay in which paragraph structure is important.
image that presents information, data, or knowledge quickly and clearly.
a chart filled with numbers.
To find the central idea, ask yourself:
Why is the whole thing happening?
What is the main point the author wants me to understand?
Who is the main character and what are their character traits?
Is the writer attempting to entertain or persuade the reader?
What does the word gradual mean in this sentence: "The hill had a gradual slope, so it was easy to walk up without getting too tired."
to walk with a quick step, a little jog
steep, high, elevated
Fast! Quick!
happening slowly, not quickly or suddenly
Which is an example of theme:
Kindness will be repaid.
Rewarding.
That's kind.
At the beginning of the story, the young boy helps his friend.
A word's basic or literal meaning is its:
denotation
aggrivation
connotation
application
The ideas or emotions associated with a word:
preposition
connotation
denotation
right to the point meaning
An author's main reason for writing is:
dialogue
central idea
theme
author's purpose
Writing to persuade is an author's:
central idea
specific purpose
theme
general purpose
"to persuade readers to join a community service project" is an example of:
specific purpose
diaglogue
central idea
general purpose
using details and events to develop a point about life that the author wants to convey
central idea
theme
specific purpose
general purpose
concerned with the way something looks; the appreciation of beauty
gradually
mysterial
appreciation
aesthetic
When the audience or reader knows something important that the characters do not.
sensory details
central idea
theme
dramatic irony
Details that appeal to one or more of the five senses.
figurative language
sensory details
connotation
irony
When words and language are used in a way that is more imaginative than literal - such as using similes and metaphors.
question and answer
irony
sensory details
figurative language
"As Sarah walked into the dark house, she smiled, unaware that the surprise party had already been canceled hours ago."
theme
dramatic irony
central idea
figurative language
The images shows an example of: footnote, endnote, citation, illustration?
(a)
The image shows an example of: sidebar, endnote, footnote, citation?
(a)
The root word -nat means:
born
unsure
likely to happen
mysterious
The images shows an example of: sidebar, footnote, central idea, endnote?
(a)
punctuation used to set off information that is not essential to the main meaning of the text
This informational text feature gives credit to outside sources.
(a)
This form of punctuation is used to enclose an in-line citation:
commas
parentheses
quotation marks
brackets
Where do the parentheses belong?
Hippopotamuses hippopotamus amphibious spend the majority of their lives in water.
It is correct the way it is written.
Hippopotamuses hippopotamus amphibious (spend the majority of their) lives in water.
Hippopotamuses hippopotamus (amphibious) spend the majority of their lives in water.
Hippopotamuses (hippopotamus amphibious) spend the majority of their livesin water.
an image that presents information, data, or knowledge quickly and clearly with icons, captions, labels, using descriptive words
(a)
What is the author's general purpose: "By recycling just one plastic bottle, you can save enough energy to power a light bulb for three hours."
to entertain
to persuade
to perform
to explain
What is the author's purpose: "The theory of multiple intelligences suggests that people have different kinds of strengths, such as linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalistic, and existential."
to persuade
to explain
to entertain
to review
What is the main idea of a text?
the setting of the story
a list of characters in the story
the central point or message the author wants to convey
the author's personal opinion
Which of the following is an example of connotation?
the dictionary definition of a word
the emotional or cultural associations attached to a word
the historical origin of a word
The grammatical structure of a sentence
What is the purpose of citations in a text?
To provide additional decorative elements
To entertain the reader with anecdotes
To summarize the main points of the text
To give credit to the original sources of information
What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?
to define technical terms
to provide factual information
to create vivid imagery and express ideas creatively
to list events in chronological (number or time) order
Which of the following best describes a theme in literature?
The underlying message or insight about life conveyed by the author
The list of characters in a story
The sequence of events in a story
The time and place where a story occurs
What is the function of sensory details in a text?
to explain the historical context
to list the main characters
to appeal to the reader's senses and create a vivid experience
to provide a summary of the text
Jenna has always dreamed of performing in the school talent show, but when the big day arrives, she suddenly feels nervous and unsure if she's good enough. As she watches other students perform, she struggles with whether to go on stage or give up. What is the main conflict?
Jenna is trying to convince her parents to let her stay after school.
Jenna is facing a decision about whether to overcome her fear and perform.
Jenna is competing against another student for the spotlight.
Jenna is trying to figure out how to build a stage for the show.
Which is an example of dramatic irony?
A girl forgets her umbrella and gets soaked in a sudden rainstorm.
Roz from Monsters Inc hides from a monster, but the audience knows the monster is right behind Roz!
A student performs in the school musical.
A student practices for a speech, but when they finally present it, they forget the words.
Which of the following are forms of figurative language?
metaphor
simile
hyperbole
personification
A type of figurative language that uses LIKE or AS.
(a)
"Her smile was as bright as the sun."
personification
metaphor
simile
hyperbole
"The wind howled through the trees like a wolf on the hunt."
simile
personification
hyperbole
metaphor
CONNOTATION means...
the feeling a word creates; the emotions a word creates
DENOTATION means...
The emotional of a word.
The literal, actual meaning of a word.
What CONNOTATION comes from this sentence: The flower's bud burst into a colorful bloom!
anger
sudden and joyous
frustrated
somewhat happy
Which is a synonym for young with a negative connotation?
childish
grumpy
What is a synonym for the word tough with a positive connotation?
What is a synonym for the word surprised that has a positive connotation?
amazed
What does PERSUADE mean in author's purpose?
to get you to act
to give information for facts
to tell a funny story
to teach you something step by step
What is the author's purpose: a student pretends to be their twin to win a talent show, but things spiral hilariously out of control
explain
persuade
entertain
inform
What is the purpose of this text: "Once there was a bear. All he did all day was growl. He was very grouchy. Then one day, a mouse came along and told me to take a nap!"
explain
persuade
entertain
inform
When would you use a colon ( : ) in your writing?
to end a sentence
connecting sentences
writing items in a list
when shortening a quote
When would you use an ellipsis (...) in your writing?
writing items in a list
when shortening a direct quote
to end a sentence
to connect two complete sentences
What's wrong with this sentence? All 8th graders need to bring the following to school; notebooks, pencils, crayons, and lunch.
replace the semicolon with a colon
add a comma after "graders"
remove the "and"
The sentence is correct.
What's wrong with this sentence: Mrs. Thompson our math teacher gave us a surprise quiz today.
it needs commas before and after surprise
it needs a comma after Mrs. Thompson
it needs commas to set off our math teacher
The sentence is correct.
The Latin suffix -ical means...
having to do with; characterized by
cold or frozen
made up or fake
a theory or question
The artist mostly does paintings of _______ creatures, such as Pegasus, the phoenix, and the griffin.
biographical
tyrannical
mythological
historical
The Latin root word -nat means...
artificial
nominate
unknown
born, birth, or origin
a comparison that points out the similarities between two things, often explaining something unfamiliar by likening it to something familiar
juxtaposition
direct address
analogy
personification
The human heart is like a water pump.
analogy
direct address
juxtaposition
personfication
the use of the word "you" to speak directly to the reader or audience
analogy
direct address
juxtaposition
hyperbole
Photosynthesis does for plants what food digestion does for people. It is a process that converts nutrients into the fuel needed to continue to grow and thrive.
What rhetorical device is used in the passage?
analogy
direct address
juxtaposition
hyperbole
What is the intended effect of the rhetorical device you identified?
explain how photosynthesis works in humans
to prove that photosynthesis is important
to help the reader understand what plants and people have in common
to show cause and effect of photosynthesis
What is the author's purpose: an author gives details about what the city looks, sounds, and smells like in the summer.
to entertain
to persuade
to inform
to describe
What is the author's purpose: the school sends a letter home reminding families about registration dates.
to inform
to entertain
to persuade
to reflect
What is the author's purpose: students give reasons to convince their teacher to let them get a class pet.
to entertain
to persuade
to describe
to reflect
Which sentence correctly uses parentheses?
Which sentence correctly uses parentheses?
Emotional-support dogs are not technically service dogs see (page 22), but they certainly perform a great service.
Emotional-support dogs are not technically service dogs (see page 22), but they certainly perform a great service.
Emotional-support dogs (are not technically service dogs) see page 22, but they certainly perform a great service.
Emotional-support dogs are not technically service dogs see (page 22), but they certainly perform a great service.
