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WorksheetsGrade 5- T1 - English Mid Term Revision
Total questions: 87
Worksheet time: 44mins
Which term refers to a person who legally belongs to a particular place?
immigration
citizen
opportunity
processing
What is the definition of the word "immigration"?
a series of steps in a legal action
an agreeable situation or chance
the act of moving to a new country to live there
people who belong to a particular place
Which of the following words is the best synonym for the word "opportunity"?
chance
obstacle
problem
travel
He was officially __________ as a citizen after completing all the necessary requirements.
immigration
opportunity
admitted
processing
After __________ the application, management will let the applicants know their opinion.
processing
immigration
admitted
citizen
Which word is similar in meaning to "admitted" in the sentence: "He was finally admitted into the university."
denied
accepted
questioned
removed
To become a __________, one must fulfil certain legal requirements.
processing
opportunity
citizen
immigration
She saw this job offer as a great __________ to gain experience in her field.
processing
citizen
admitted
opportunity
The new law made __________ to the United States more difficult.
citizen
immigration
admitted
opportunity
Which of the following words is the antonym of the word "admitted"?
allowed
accepted
rejected
welcomed
What is the genre of the selection "The Path to Paper Son"?
Fiction
Informational Text
Poetry
Biography
What is the main purpose of the selections "The Path to Paper Son" and "Louie Share Kim, Paper Son"?
to entertain
to inform
to convince
to persuade
How are the texts mostly organized?
a sequence of historical events
a problem and solution structure
a compare and contrast style
a chronological order
How can you tell that "The Path to Paper Son" and "Louie Share Kim, Paper Son" are informational texts?
They tell a made-up story with imaginary characters.
They use rhyme and rhythm to entertain readers.
They provide real facts and details about historical events and people.
They focus mainly on describing magical or fantasy settings.
What is the main idea of the text "The Path to Paper Son"?
The interrogation was an easy process for everyone.
Chinese immigrants used the "paper son" system to immigrate to the USA.
Documents for "paper son" were very cheap.
American citizens were not allowed to go to China.
What does the term "paper son" refer to?
a false identity used to enter the U.S.
a real son of a Chinese immigrant
a document for citizenship
a child born in America
What was the main reason families created "paper son" identities?
to become famous writers
to escape natural disasters in America
to circumvent the Chinese Exclusion Act and enter the U.S.A
to find better jobs in manufacturing
What did Louie Share Kim's father study to prepare him for the immigration interview?
American sports and movies
a detailed map of his "paper" village and family
the history of the United States
English poetry and literature
How did Louie likely feel during his interrogation at Angel Island?
bored and unimpressed
confident and prepared
anxious and nervous
excited and joyful
After Louie answered the officials' questions, what did he receive?
a ticket back to China
a certificate of identity
a job offer
a warning to leave
Read the following part from the selection: “In 1906, a major earthquake and fire destroyed much of San Francisco, including the city’s Hall of Records. This disaster allowed some Chinese immigrants to claim they had been born in San Francisco, which helped them obtain a 'paper son' identity, allowing them to immigrate to the United States.” What did the earthquake and fire in 1906 allow some Chinese immigrants to do?
leave the United States
get a better job immediately
claim they were born in San Francisco
move to a different city
Even after working all year, sharecroppers might not earn enough money to pay for the land they live on. What does the underlined word mean?
state governors
farmers who rent farmland
livestock raised on farmland
farm owners who manage the land
All kinds of people can contribute to a war effort. What does the underlined word mean?
a country's military forces
the soldiers who fight in a war
money donated to military forces
the people and resources pulled together to win a war
“An important victory for civil rights was when schools became integrated.” Which of the following words is the best synonym for the underlined word?
divided
combined
separated
closed
The farmer needed a way to keep boll weevils from the fields. What does the underlined word mean?
insects that live in hives
insects that drink flower nectar
insects that consume wheat stalks
insects that consume cotton plants
“Communities must continue to fight against discrimination.” Which of the following words is an antonym of the underlined word?
equality
pollution
injustice
happiness
What is the meaning of the word “segregation”?
the act of separating people based on certain characteristics
the act of bringing people together
living with other families
getting little bit of cash
Everyone should be treated equally, without any form of _________.
equality
celebration
discrimination
organization
When schools became _________, students of different races could learn together.
divided
separated
integrated
After the Civil War, many poor farmers became _______, working someone else's land for part of the harvest.
teachers
sharecroppers
bankers
soldiers
Before the Civil Rights Movement, racial __________ kept schools and public places segregated.
discrimination
unity
teamwork
freedom
What is the primary format of the text titled "Ivy's Journal"?
a poem
a series of journal entries
a play with dialogue
a newspaper article
What is the genre of the selection "Ivy's Journal"?
Historical Fiction
Informational Text
Poetry
Biography
The purpose of the selection "Ivy's Journal" is __________.
to convince
to explain
to inform and entertain
to persuade
How do you know that "Ivy's Journal" is a historical fiction text?
It includes superheroes with super powers.
It includes animal characters that talk with each other.
The plot revolves around a futuristic society
It includes historical events with made up characters.
How does Ivy most likely feel about moving to a new place at the beginning?
excited and eager
nervous and unsure
angry and resentful
bored and uninterested
Based on her entries, Ivy is a character who is:
careless and forgetful
shy and never speaks
mean to her new neighbors
thoughtful and observant
What might a journal provide that a regular story does not?
a first-person, personal point of view
more characters
a faster plot
more descriptions of setting
Ivy doesn't like to skip school because __________.
the teachers get angry with her.
she likes to see her friends
if she misses too many classes, it is hard to keep up
she likes to go to the library.
How does Ivy's perspective change from her first entry to a later one?
She becomes more homesick.
She begins to see positive aspects of her new home.
She decides to run away.
She forgets about her old friends.
Why was Ivy's new school in California much better than the old one?
because the school used to organize trips for them
because there was no homework needed to be done
because she didn’t have to share her books with anyone anymore
because she made friends here more than she did in her old school
Read the passage “The Sugar Book.” What is the main reason Janet comes to Harrison’s Market?
To buy a birthday card for Brian
To purchase sugar for Brian’s birthday cake
To return a book she borrowed
To ask about paper rationing
Based on the passage, why is sugar being rationed in town?
A drought ruined local crops
A war disrupted imports from Asia
The law banned sugar for health reasons
The market ran out due to holiday demand
Which detail best shows Mr. Harrison is careful about rationing?
He greets Janet from aisle three
He adjusts his eyeglasses
He seems to be guarding the bags of sugar and checks Janet’s sugar book
He talks about creative solutions
Janet considers using less sugar than her recipe teaches. What does this suggest about her character?
She refuses to change traditions
She is willing to adapt and be resourceful
She wants to cancel the birthday party
She dislikes baking
Which sentence from the selection shows what the narrator can tell about the thoughts and feelings of the characters?
It was a lovely spring day, bright and cheerful, and everyone in town was a little excited.
“Of course,” Janet smiled.
She watched as Mr. Harrison carefully scooped the sugar into a brown sack.
“In time, all will be back to normal.”
What time of day does the story take place?
morning
afternoon
evening
night
What creative solution does Janet consider for making the cake?
baking it without sugar
adding more ingredients
using one cup of sugar instead of two
seeking help from Mr. Harrison
What does Janet invite Mr. Harrison to do at the end of the passage?
to help her bake the cake
to join her for dinner
to assist her in the market
to come over later to try the cake
Which sentence type expresses a strong feeling using an exclamation mark?
Declarative
Interrogative
Imperative
Exclamatory
Identify the sentence type: "Please turn off the lights."
Declarative
Imperative
Interrogative
Exclamatory
Identify the sentence type: "Did you see the new movie?"
Exclamatory
Imperative
Interrogative
Declarative
Which of the following is a simple sentence?
After the rain stopped, we went outside.
The dog barked, and the cat ran away.
She finished her homework early.
Although he was tired, he finished the race.
A simple sentence must contain:
a subject and a predicate (verb) expressing a complete thought
at least two independent clauses
one independent clause and one dependent clause
a conjunction like and, or but
Identify the subject in this simple sentence: "The bird sang a beautiful song."
sang
beautiful song
The bird
bird sang
Identify the predicate in this simple sentence: "My brother plays the guitar."
My brother
plays
the guitar
plays the guitar
Which option is NOT a simple sentence?
The sun is shining brightly.
They laughed at the funny joke.
He wanted to go, but he was too busy.
The book fell on the floor.
Which of the following is an independent clause?
because I was tired
when the sun sets
She enjoys reading books.
although it was raining
Which sentence contains a dependent clause?
I went to the store.
She ran fast because she wanted to win.
The dog barked loudly.
He likes to swim in the pool.
Identify the independent clause in the sentence: "Although it was chilly, we decided to go for a walk."
Although it was chilly
it was chilly
go for a walk
we decided to go for a walk.
Identify the dependent clause in the sentence: "Because she was hungry, she made a sandwich."
she made a sandwich.
she was hungry
a sandwich
Because she was hungry,
An independent clause must:
start with a subordinating conjunction
express a complete thought and stand alone as a sentence
contain a verb but no subject
be attached to another clause
A dependent clause often begins with:
a coordinating conjunction (fanboys)
a period
a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, when, if)
a capital letter
Identify the dependent clause: "Although it was raining, we went for a walk."
we went for a walk.
Although it was raining,
it was raining
for a walk
Identify the independent clause: "She finished the race although she was injured."
although she was injured
She finished the race
was injured
the race even though
Which of these is a complex sentence?
The game was canceled due to rain.
The game was canceled, and we went home.
Because the rain was heavy, the game was canceled.
Heavy rain canceled the game.
A simple sentence contains:
one independent clause
two independent clauses
one dependent clause
a subordinating conjunction
Which sentence is a compound sentence?
when I’m hungry, I eat a snack.
I wanted to play soccer, but it started to rain.
Because it rained, the game was cancelled.
I played soccer yesterday.
Which sentence is a complex sentence?
I like apples, and Sam likes bananas.
I like apples because they are sweet.
I like apples, but David likes bananas more.
I like apples and bananas.
Which conjunction would correctly join these sentences? “He was tired. He went to bed early.”
or
but
so
for
A complex sentence always includes:
two independent clauses
two dependent clauses
one dependent clause and one independent clause
only simple subjects
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
After dinner we watched a movie.
After, dinner we watched a movie.
We, watched a movie after dinner.
After we had dinner, we watched a movie.
Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?
for
although
but
so
Choose the sentence that shows correct compound structure.
She studied hard, and she passed the test.
She studied hard because she passed the test.
Because she studied hard, and she passed.
She studied hard, passed.
Which sentence uses a subordinating conjunction correctly?
We will go outside, but it rains.
We will go outside if it stops raining.
We will go outside, so it stops raining.
We will go outside, and it stops raining.
Which sentence is simple?
When it’s cold, we stay inside.
It’s cold, but we stay outside.
It’s cold, so we stay inside.
It’s cold outside.
Choose the sentence that contains both an independent and a dependent clause.
The dog barked loudly.
After the movie ended, we got ice cream.
Pizza is my favorite food, but I also like tacos.
Running late for school.
If someone acts in a defensive way, they are _________.
refusing to help others
showing courage and bravery
trying to protect themselves from criticism or harm
trying to attack others
The word “heroic” means:
showing great bravery or courage
lacking strength
being ordinary or simple
afraid of danger
The suffix -ic often means:
one who believes in
capable of being
the practice of
associated with
The word “representative” means:
someone who refuses to lead
a person chosen to speak or act for others
an object that cannot show meaning
a person who does not share opinions
An athletic person is someone who is:
lazy and slow
interested in music and art
strong and good at sports or physical activity
unable to move quickly
Which word means “limited to only certain people or groups”?
exclusive
representative
perspective
narrative
The word “realism” means:
the ability to imagine things that are not real
a type of fantasy
someone who is not real
the quality of being real or true to life
The suffix -ism often indicates:
a state, or theory
an act or a process
an adjective
a past tense action
“Secretive” describes someone who:
likes to hide information or feelings
shares everything with everyone
always tells the truth openly
is not interested in secrets
Choose the word that completes the sentence: "His argument was very ________."
persuadeism
persuadive
persuasive
persuasic
