WorksheetsUnit 2A Assessment
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 12mins
In paragraph 2 of The Four Regions of Texas, the word scarce most likely means—
common and easy to find
sometimes available
rare or hard to find in the desert
dangerous and harmful to people
In paragraph 5 of The Four Regions of Texas, the word fertile means—
good for farming because the soil produces crops easily
a land that is rocky and dry like a desert
a place full of storms that water the ground
a land covered with different types of trees
What is the author's main purpose in writing The Four Regions of Texas?
To persuade readers to live in Texas because it has everything
To compare Texas regions to regions in other states
To explain the features of the four Texas regions
To entertain readers with stories about Texans
In the selection The Four Regions of Texas, why does the author describe both the land and the people’s activities in each region?
To make the text longer and more interesting
To argue that Texas is the most powerful state
To show how people have adapted their lives to the environment
To warn readers about dangers in Texas regions
In paragraph 4 of The Floating Experiment, the word density most likely means—
the size or shape of an object
how tightly matter is packed inside something
the length of an object
the color or appearance of an object
In paragraph 5 of The Floating Experiment, the word bobbed means—
floated up and down on the water’s surface
sank quickly to the bottom
rolled across the floor
broke apart into smaller pieces
What is the theme of the selection The Floating Experiment?
Science can be tricky to understand
Curiosity can lead to discovery and learning
Storms can sometimes be dangerous, even if you are inside
Heavy things always sink in water
Why did the author include information about density in the selection The Floating Experiment?
To teach readers about density through Maya and Carlos' story
To entertain readers with science vocabulary
To show that Maya was smarter than Carlos
To persuade readers to try a density experiment
In The Floating Experiment what can the reader infer about Maya?
She enjoys teaching and explaining science to others.
She is afraid of making mistakes during her experiments.
She likes science more than any other subject in school.
She thinks she is more intelligent than Carlos because she is older.
Directions: Combine the two sentences into one clear sentence. Write your answer in the space provided.
The Central Plains have rivers and forests.
The Central Plains are good for farming.
Maya wanted to test the spoon in the water, ___ Carlos wanted to try the cork.
because
and
but
so
The Great Plains are dry, ___ farmers use irrigation to water their crops.
or
so
but
and
“The Coastal Plains face hurricanes. The hurricanes often cause damage.”
Which sentence best uses a conjunction?
The Coastal Plains face hurricanes, but the hurricanes often cause damage.
The Coastal Plains face hurricanes, and the hurricanes often cause damage.
The Coastal Plains face hurricanes, or the hurricanes often cause damage.
The Coastal Plains face hurricanes, so the hurricanes often cause damage.
Use RACE to answer the following question:
Which region would you like to live in?
