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WorksheetsSemester 2 - Reading ESL
Total questions: 122
Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins
1. What is needed to correctly write a book title?
underline, capital letters
quotation marks, capital letters
bold typing, capital letters
italics typing, capital letters
What is a SETTING?
where and when story takes place
where and what story takes place
when and why story takes place
how and why story takes place
What is the author's purpose for writing the user's manual to your car?
to entertain
to inform
to persuade
What is the author's purpose for writing a how-to book on making bird houses?
to entertain
to instruct
to persuade
What is the author's purpose for writing an essay about why they should get to stay out later?
to entertain
to inform
to instruct
to persuade
What is the MAIN IDEA of this passage?<br><br>As the dogs paced back and forth across the patio, the birds sang their songs in the trees. The chirps kept the air alive with the sounds of the morning waking up. The grass was wet with the morning dew, and the leaves dripped some of the droplets from last night's moisture. The squirrels ran along the tops of the fence around the yard, looking for hidden treats.
Dogs are loose in the yard.
Many animals are in the yard.
The day is beginning, and there is much activity in the yard.
The squirrels need food.
What is the MAIN IDEA of this passage?<br><br>The washing machine hummed loudly as the cycle was finishing. Its noise was a distraction for the girl as she tried to finish her homework. She was only allowed to do her work on the computer at the kitchen table. Her parents thought she would go to other websites instead of doing her work if she were to do it in her room. She admitted to herself that it was better to get her work done out in the kitchen because she did usually go to other websites instead.
The washing machine needs to be fixed.
The girl will not finish her homework.
The girl must do homework in the kitchen.
The girl's family does not like her.
What is the MAIN IDEA of this passage?<br><br>The children waited for the teacher to arrive, but she was so late already. They wondered if they'd have a teacher that day in her class. As the middle of class neared, the students decided they must be on their own today since no adult had shown up to take charge. The students chose to sit as quietly as they could while they finished other work, drew pictures, or visited in whispers. Soon the bell was ringing, and the students congratulated themselves on being to able to go an entire class period without an adult in the room.
The sub was not there.
The teacher was gone.
The students had a successful even without an adult.
The class needed more work to do.
What LITERARY GENRE is this book?<br><br>Diary of a Wimpy Kid
historical fiction
realistic fiction
nonfiction
mystery
What LITERARY GENRE is this book?<br><br>The Real Life Story of Abraham Lincoln
historical fiction
realistic fiction
nonfiction
mystery
What LITERARY GENRE is this book?<br><br>Social Studies and Science Textbooks
biography
realistic fiction
nonfiction
drama
What LITERARY GENRE is this book?<br><br>Hamlet: A Play
biography
realistic fiction
nonfiction
drama
What LITERARY GENRE is this book?<br><br>The Three Little Pigs
biography
autobiography
fable
fiction
What LITERARY GENRE is this book?<br><br>The Life of Bill Gates - written by Bill Gates
biography
autobiography
fable
fiction
What LITERARY GENRE is this book?<br><br>Fly Guy
biography
autobiography
mystery
fiction
transport
carry from one place to another
listen to a piece of music from beginning to end
headphones
device you put on your eyes that lets you see things moer clearly
device you put on your ears that lets you listen to sounds or music
biomass
total mass of gas in a star
total mass of living things in an are
barometer
tool used to measure air pressure and predict changes
map or drawing that shows the weather in an area
cartography
map that shows a far away place
the practice of drawing and making maps
kaleidoscope
a toy that lets you look at different moving shapes, colors, and patterns
a tool that lets you carry or move things from one place to another
export
to write a list of goods being sold
to carry or move goods to be sold out of a country
symbiosis
the sound made by two objects hitting one another
helpful relationship between two living things
phonetic
having to do with the sounds that make up spoken language
having to do with the shpaes that make up a drawing
topography
the practice of drawing maps that show the shape and height of the land
the practice of observing the paths of stars and planets
hydrometer
a tool scientists use to study living organisms in the water
a tool scientists use to measure how dense a liquid is
biotechnology
technology based on the use of living things
technology based on the use of burning fuel
periscope
a tool that helps you hear something that is not very loud
a tool that helps you look at something that is blocked from your view
import
to carry or move goods to be sold into a country
to give the price of goods being sold
phonograph
an old machine that records and plays sounds
an old machine that measures temperature or heat
perimeter
a tool used to make straight edges when you are drawing a shape
a measurement of the outside edges of a flat shape
support
to carry the weight of something
to write down the weight of something
ergometer
an exercise machine that measures how much you have moved
an exercise machine with drawings that show you how to move your body
typography
the musical style of a particular song
the style and appearance of letters and writing in print
biosphere
the part of the earth that supports life
an observation of the earth from space
portfolio
a large machine you use to shred papers
a large, flat case you use to carry papers
portable
able to be easily measured
able to be easily carried
seismometer
a tool scientists use to listen to life forms that live underground
a tool scientists use to measure the motion of the ground
phonics
learning the sounds of the letters of the alphabet
learning to count the number of syllables in a word
porter
a person who puts your groceries into bags
a person who sells bags or luggage at a store
a person who carries your bags
odometer
a tool that measures the distance that a car has traveled
a tool that reduces the sound made by a car engine
a tool that increases the brightness of a car's headlights
The players wanted their new uniforms to be blue. They got together and decided to talk to Coach about it to see if they could change his mind.
Entertain
Inform
Instruct
Persuade
Basketball is a sport played on a court with a bouncy ball. Each team has 5 players on the court. Baskets can be worth 1, 2, or 3 points.
Entertain
Inform
Instruct
Persuade
The Leopards will play soccer on Tuesdays and Fridays during the Spring Semester. The girls play first and boys play second. The girls' games usually start around 4:30.
Entertain
Inform
Instruct
Persuade
Sam ran quickly down the field. The other team was trying to score, and he was determined to stop them with his defense. The crowd cheered loudly when Sam was able to stop the goal from going in.
Entertain
Inform
Instruct
Persuade
Playing sports is one of the best things you could do for yourself. It helps to teach teamwork, communication, and trust. Everyone should play on a team at some time in order to learn these skills.
Entertain
Inform
Instruct
Persuade
You need to keep your room clean. A clean room helps keep your mind clear and calm. When you sit amongst the mess, your mind can also feel cluttered. Trust me when I say, a nice neat room helps to make a nice neat mind.
Entertain
Inform
Instruct
Persuade
My mom rushed through the door and shouted, "I've got a surprise!!" I ran downstairs and excitedly asked, "What is it??" She said, "I've got new groceries! Yay!" I was disappointed that it wasn't something more exciting, but of course, groceries are always good.
Entertain
Inform
Instruct
Persuade
The kitchen is an important room in the house. It has everything we need to make a meal for us and our family. There is usually a refrigerator, stove, oven, and sometimes a microwave that can help us cook food.
Entertain
Inform
Instruct
Persuade
Everyone needs to brush their teeth before leaving the house in the morning. If you don't, you'll be the kid with stinky breath. I promise your life will be better and more healthy if you'll brush your teeth!
Entertain
Inform
Instruct
Persuade
My dad tells jokes a lot. The jokes are pretty dumb, but I have to admit he's pretty fun. Here's an example: Kid: Dad, please make me a sandwich. Dad: Ok, POOF! You're a sandwich.
Entertain
Inform
Instruct
Persuade
It has not rained for weeks, so the ground is parched.
wet
dry
Jenny is washing the dishes, but Grace is idle.
not working
not eating
These flowers are so tall and pretty! They are thriving in the sun.
showing off
growing well
Betty's dress is gorgeous. It looks so nice on her.
too small
pretty
That's not the proper way to do it! You have to do it this way.
right
old
Tom moved to a distant town, and now we never see him anymore.
very old
far away
nearby
He yelled at us all morning! Why is he so cross?
sad
mad
funny
A bird's home is a nest. A bear dwells in a den.
runs
lives
smells
The cow was massive, but the calf was small.
big
alone
loud
Watch the horses dash over the hill. They go so fast!
run
trip
fall
We should stow our shoes in a box under the bed.
pick up
see
keep
Is this a recent book or an old one?
good
long
new
There is a fire in the house! We must flee!
sleep
jump up
run away
The birds soar up into the sky.
fly
sing
ride
The airplane will descend and land on the ground now.
go up
run out
go down
Emma's cat is big and plump.
fat
short
bumpy
Todd toils in the garden, but Devon just plays.
jumps high
works hard
has fun
My pet mouse is trying to get away! We must capture it!
catch
feed
pet
The baby only eats soft foods. He can't have solid food yet.
hard
wet
cold
Mr. Blake will buy some goats. He will acquire two pigs, too.
feed
get
ride
stop
Maria's horse balked. It would not take another step.
went fast
walked
ran away
stopped
The house was small, but the yard was vast.
large
green
little
outside
Our tired dog slumbers in bed all day.
sleeps
runs
plays
digs
Joy is a swift runner. She wins every race.
fast
bad
new
small
We were hungry, so we consumed all the food.
ate
gave away
new
small
Betty worked all night long. She must be weary!
tired
pretty
Please call me so we can discuss some things.
hold on to
talk about
Right now Mexico is hot, but Canada is frigid.
flat
dark
cold
Look at the images in this book. They show gardens in Japan.
pictures
words
letters
We went for a walk at dusk. The moon was big and bright.
night
school
nap time
The girls attend the party, but Chad stays home.
go to
stop
talk about
Max is a rapid reader. We are much slower than he is.
fast
bad
loud
These trees are ancient. They have been here for many, many years.
old
small
cold
Molly said farewell to Ken. He is going on a trip.
goodbye
thank you
hello
The cookies were good, but the cake was dreadful.
nice
fluffy
bad
The puppy was famished. She ate everything we gave her.
hungry
nice
new
small
It is so dismal outside! We should stay inside today.
very dry
cold and dark
warm
nice
My bed is firm, but Ann's bed is soft.
hard
old
new
small
Betty worked all night long. She must be weary!
tired
pretty
She has a unicorn backpack, unicorn lunch bag, and unicorn clothing. What can you infer?
she only likes unicorn clothes.
She likes all things with unicorns
She does not like unicorns.
It's her birthday
She eats the pizza and chews it slowly with a disgusted face. What can you infer?
She is wanting to sing instead.
She likes the pizza.
She wants to talk to the manager.
She does not like the pizza.
He scores 3 goals in soccer and won the game. What can you infer?
He plays basketball.
He is so bad he needs to be off the team right now!
He's really good at soccer.
He's playing basketball and won.
He screamed so loud and hid his report card under the bed hoping his parents don't find it.
His report card is really bad.
He is proud of his report card.
He wants it to make his bed softer.
He can't wait to show his report card to his parents.
She threw a chair in the classroom, she screamed, and was throwing the garbage everywhere!!! What can you infer?
She is calm.
She is very upset.
She loves that class.
The teacher is proud.
He was hiding, trying his best to be so quiet as he was sneaking around, trying not to be found.
He's playing tag.
He's trying to find his friends.
He's playing with his dog.
Hes playing hide and seek.
She hides from her mom, as her mom continues to shout her name.
She's in trouble
She is getting an award
She is ignoring her mom
Her mom is in a rush
He watches the movie and falls asleep 10 minutes later.
HE LOVES THE MOVIE
He's seen this movie before
He likes to nap with background noise
He thinks the movie is boring
She looks at her outfit, then at her friend's outfit, and says to herself, "I wish I had THAT dress."
She wants to eat lunch with her friends.
She's jealous.
She spilled her milk at lunch.
She has many friends.
Oh my gosh I love Taylor Swift! I have her merch, know all her things! <br>What can you infer?
She dislikes Taylor Swift.
She doesn't know whoTaylor Swift is.
There is something about Taylor Swift that she just doesn't like.
She really likes Taylor Swift.
Green grass, mountains, leaves.... I love green in nature so much! What can you infer?
She would like JSmith's plants.
Grass makes her sneeze.
She doesn't like green.
She needs to mow her yard.
What does it mean to infer? (the skill we're doing now)
Using pictures to understand information
Using clues and information you already know to figure it out
To tell how 2 things are alike or different
To tell how objects are opposite
She gives me gifts and wants to hang out. What can you infer?
She wants to be my friend.
She does not want to be around me.
She likes my brother.
We have classes together.
Oh no! My parents just told me we're moving away! I'm not ready! I'll miss my friends, my home, and my school! What can you infer?
She does not want to move away.
She is happy to start at a new school.
She is glad to move away.
She does not have friends.
She has a whole shop full of art work. She has an art room just for her. What can you infer?
She does not know what art is.
She loves art.
She has never drew in her life.
She hates art.
He went into the field, kicked the ball, and scored! What can you infer?
He is playing tag.
He is playing soccer.
He hopes he can run track.
He is playing tennis.
If someone was starting to cry, their mouth was frowning, and their eyebrows were raised, what emotion would this be?
Mad
Sad
Disusted
Happy
The teacher came in the room hopping around with a smile on her face and clapping. How does she feel?
Smart
Excited
Bored
Sad
The teacher came in the room frowning and slammed the door. What can you infer?
Shes is sad.
She is hungry.
She is happy.
She is angry.
He walked slowly around the party not talking to anyone. What can you infer?
He might be lonely.
He is talking too much.
He is having a great time!
He has many friends at the party.
If The Rock's favorite mug broke, how would he feel?
Excited
Bored
Hungry
Sad
The kids played on the swings, slide, and merry-go-round. They smiled and chased their friends while laughing. What can you infer?
They were at the movies and really like it.
They were at the park and really liked it.
They were at the baseball field and did not like it.
They were at the soccer field and did not like it.
The family came home to find their other car was missing from their driveway. It was there when they left! What can you infer?
The car must be parked at a store.
They don't know where their car is.
They forgot where they parked their car.
That car must be green.
You were playing basketball with your friends. You all left with wet hair and wet clothes. What can you infer?
You brought wet clothes to put on after you played.
You all got very sweaty.
The basketball fell into the bus.
Your friends brought popscicles.
You're on the soccer team that won the World Cup. What can you infer?
You are very excited!
You want to play a different sport.
You want to go home to watch tv.
Your whole team is mad.
The players wanted their new uniforms to be blue. They got together and decided to talk to Coach about it to see if they could change his mind.
Entertain
Inform
Instruct
Persuade
Basketball is a sport played on a court with a bouncy ball. Each team has 5 players on the court. Baskets can be worth 1, 2, or 3 points.
Entertain
Inform
Persuade
The Leopards will play soccer on Tuesdays and Fridays during the Spring Semester. The girls play first and boys play second. The girls' games usually start around 4:30.
Entertain
Inform
Instruct
Persuade
Sam ran quickly down the field. The other team was trying to score, and he was determined to stop them with his defense. The crowd cheered loudly when Sam was able to stop the goal from going in.
Entertain
Inform
Instruct
Persuade
Playing sports is one of the best things you could do for yourself. It helps to teach teamwork, communication, and trust. Everyone should play on a team at some time in order to learn these skills.
Entertain
Inform
Instruct
Persuade
You need to keep your room clean. A clean room helps keep your mind clear and calm. When you sit amongst the mess, your mind can also feel cluttered. Trust me when I say, a nice neat room helps to make a nice neat mind.
Entertain
Inform
Instruct
Persuade
She eats the pizza and chews it slowly with a disgusted face. What can you infer?
She is wanting to sing instead.
She likes the pizza.
She wants to talk to the manager.
She does not like the pizza.
