WorksheetsTest Prep
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 11mins
"After the long drought, the soil was so parched that even the cactus struggled to survive."
What does the word parched most likely mean?
Frozen
Very dry
Covered in plants
Recently watered
Which of the following is an example of a theme?
The dog barked loudly every time the doorbell rang.
Always be honest, even when it’s difficult.
The moon was full and bright that night.
Julia forgot her homework again.
What figurative language is used in the line: “The wind spoke secrets through the trees”?
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Simile or Metaphor?
My father is a bear in the morning.
simile
metaphor
What does the word serene most likely mean in the sentence: "The lake was serene, with not a ripple in sight."?
Stormy
Calm
Noisy
Busy
“A sudden gust of wind whipped through the trees, scattering the leaves like confetti. Maya clutched her jacket tighter around her as she stepped onto the forest trail. The map said the hidden waterfall was just a mile away, but she was beginning to doubt whether she had taken the right turn.”
What is the most likely reason Maya doubts she took the right turn?
She is unfamiliar with the area
The map is hard to read
The weather is making it difficult to walk
She forgot where the trail started
“A sudden gust of wind whipped through the trees, scattering the leaves like confetti. Maya clutched her jacket tighter around her as she stepped onto the forest trail. The map said the hidden waterfall was just a mile away, but she was beginning to doubt whether she had taken the right turn.”
What does the phrase “scattering the leaves like confetti” help the reader understand?
The forest was filled with trash
The wind was calm and peaceful
The wind blew the leaves around wildly
The leaves were stuck to the ground
“A sudden gust of wind whipped through the trees, scattering the leaves like confetti. Maya clutched her jacket tighter around her as she stepped onto the forest trail. The map said the hidden waterfall was just a mile away, but she was beginning to doubt whether she had taken the right turn.”
Which word best describes Maya’s mood in the passage?
Confident
Nervous
Excited
Carefree
“As the sun dipped below the hills, Ava watched the last train disappear into the distance. She clutched the note in her pocket, unread. Her heart pounded—not from fear, but from the weight of what she knew she had to do.”
What can you infer about Ava based on the passage?
She is waiting for someone to arrive
She is nervous about a decision she needs to make
She is afraid of the dark
She is planning to leave town
“As the sun dipped below the hills, Ava watched the last train disappear into the distance. She clutched the note in her pocket, unread. Her heart pounded—not from fear, but from the weight of what she knew she had to do.”
Which detail best supports the idea that Ava feels the decision is important?
“The sun dipped below the hills”
“She watched the last train disappear”
“She clutched the note in her pocket, unread”
“Her heart pounded—not from fear, but from the weight of what she knew she had to do”
