Worksheets1st Semester Exam Reviewer
Total questions: 71
Worksheet time: 36mins
Proper nouns name any person, place, or thing. They begin with lowercase letters.
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Shimmering means shining with a soft, flickering light.
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Plot is the sequence of events, including the rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
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Shallow means not very deep.
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In “From Minn of the Mississippi,” Raccoon is the main character.
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Common nouns name a specific person, place, or thing. They are always capitalized.
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The plural form of woman is womans.
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Vessels are tubes or passageways carrying fluid around an organism; containers.
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False
Steeped means soaked; drenched.
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False
Ultraviolet is a color of light that is invisible to the human eye.
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In "Butterfly Eyes and Other Secrets of the Meadows," the poem "Bubble Song" is about spittle bug.
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In "Butterfly Eyes and Other Secrets of the Meadows," the poem "Ultraviolet" is about deer.
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In 'Butterfly Eyes and Other Secrets of the Meadows,' the poem 'The Grey Ones' is about butterflies.
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In 'From Butterfly Eyes and Other Secrets of the Meadow,' butterflies serve a vital role as pollinators of meadow flowers.
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In 'From Butterfly Eyes and Other Secrets of the Meadow,' xylem sap comes up from a plant’s roots.
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In 'Butterfly Eyes and Other Secrets of the Meadows,' the poem Sap Song is about xylem and phloem tubes.
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Species means categories or types of living things.
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Habitat means the place where a living thing lives or grows.
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In 'Animal Mimics,' in Batesian mimicry, some weaker animals adapted to their environment by copying or looking like dangerous animals.
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Animals that fool or trick predators are called mimics.
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What is the meaning of "rapids"?
Slow-moving parts of a river.
Fast-moving parts of a river.
Deep parts of a river.
Shallow parts of a river.
Which of the following is a proper noun?
girl
teacher
Al Ruddaf Park
car
What is the correct plural form of the noun "mouse"?
mouses
mices
mice
mousies
Which of the following is a common noun?
student
Kingdom Tower
Riyadh
Al-Hada Mountain
A newborn baby's skin is tender.
hard
pale
rough
soft
Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.
Their bodies excreted sweat.
dried
found
mixed
removed
Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.
The ground by the plant was steeped in water.
soaked
unchanged
not affected
needed to be filled
__________ is the author of "Minn of the Mississippi."
Buzz Aldrin
Haaland
Don Brown
Holling Clancy Holling
In "From Minn of the Mississippi," how did the turtle survive during the winter?
By eating insects and beetles
By hibernating in the mud
By hunting for fish in the water
By hiding in her shell
In "From Minn of the Mississippi," what type of animal is Minn?
fox
crow
raccoon
snapping turtle
In "From Minn of the Mississippi," who hunted for crawfish in the water?
otters
crows
ducks
raccoons
What is the main challenge Minn faces as she begins her journey?
avoiding predators
finding food
battling the rapids and falls
searching for a home
What animal tweaked Minn’s side, causing her to react?
a mink
a raccoon
a crawfish
a fox
Why do the crows flock to the marsh?
to escape the cold
to hunt for fish and small animals
to watch the otters
to nest in the trees
What happens to Minn during the winter?
She continues swimming through the river.
She burrows into the mud and hibernates.
She moves to a warm pond.
She stays awake and hunts for food.
What weather change prompts Minn to wake up from hibernation?
Rain
Warmer spring temperatures
A thunderstorm
A cold front
What causes Minn to be thrown into the Mississippi?
she is caught by a predator
a strong flood current
a sudden rainstorm
a group of boys
How does Minn hunt for food after she wakes up from hibernation?
by floating on the surface of the water
by chasing her prey
by ambushing her prey from under the mud
by climbing onto the shore
What does the word "shimmering" mean as used in the story?
flickering with a soft, shining light
moving slowly through water
covered in mud
noisy and loud
What does the word "rapids" refer to in the context of the story?
strong, fast-moving parts of a river
quiet, calm water
shallow pools of water
areas where animals gather
What does "desire" mean as used in the story?
a wish or longing for something
a need for water
a sense of danger
a place to sleep
What does the word "deserted" mean?
left alone or abandoned
full of people
covered in snow
filled with wildlife
How does Minn react when a fox puts its nose near her?
She hides in her shell.
She bites at the fox.
She swims away.
She climbs a tree.
Which of the following best describes Minn’s personality?
Fearful and timid
Bold and persistent
Lazy and sleepy
Silly and playful
How does Minn defend herself from the porcupine?
She hides under water.
She hisses like a viper.
She bites its tail.
She pretends to be asleep.
What trait does Minn show when she continues her journey despite all the challenges?
confidence
determination
timidness
anger
What happens when Minn’s pool begins to dry up?
She moves to a new pond.
She hides under the mud.
She stays in the pool.
She returns to the Mississippi River.
Why do the boys run for help?
They see a “monster” (Minn) in their swimming hole.
They are scared of the raccoons.
They want to catch a turtle.
They see a big fish.
How does Minn act when she is on land instead of in water?
She becomes aggressive.
She becomes sleepy.
She hides in her shell.
She walks slowly.
Who is the main character in the story?
Raccoon
Fox
Minn the turtle
Crawfish
What type of animal is Minn?
a sea turtle
a box turtle
a snapping turtle
a softshell turtle
Which event signals the climax of the story?
Minn wakes up from hibernation.
Floods push Minn into the Mississippi.
Minn hides in the mud.
The boys spot Minn in the swimming hole.
Which insect is the main focus of the "Bubble Song" poem?
butterfly
dragonfly
spittlebug
ladybug
What does the phrase "I’ll never, I’ll never, I’ll never come out!" suggest about the spittlebug?
It is scared of the outside world.
It stays safely in the bubbles until it grows up.
It enjoys living inside bubbles.
It cannot breathe outside of the bubble.
Which part of the plant carries water and minerals from the roots to the leaves?
phloem
stem
veins
xylem
What is the role of the "phloem" in plants?
carry water from roots to leaves
carry food from leaves to other parts of the plant
absorb sunlight for photosynthesis
store nutrients for winter
What is the meaning of the word "vessels" in the context of plant stems?
boats used on water
hollow tubes carrying liquids
tiny seeds in flowers
roots in the soil
What is the main idea of the poem "Sap Song"?
The journey of sap through the plant
The growth of leaves on trees
How insects feed on tree sap
The formation of flowers on plants
Which insect is known for its ability to see ultraviolet colors?
spider
butterfly
grasshopper
praying mantis
How do monarch butterflies protect themselves from predators?
They are immune to toxic milkweed and become toxic themselves.
They spin webs to catch predators.
They release a bad smell when threatened.
They mimic the appearance of frogs.
Which of the following best describes the "milkweed"?
a plant that attracts ants
a plant that produces toxic sap
a plant that grows in deserts
a tree that loses its leaves in autumn
Why do monarch butterflies lay their eggs on milkweed plants?
It provides a safe space for eggs.
It is a food source for the caterpillars.
It hides eggs from predators.
It has soft leaves that protect the eggs.
What poetic device is used in "like valentines" in the poem "Ultraviolet"?
simile
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
What type of plant is referred to as "Heavenly" in the poem?
milkweed
sunflower
dandelion
rose
Which line from "The Gray Ones" shows the idea of being alert or watchful?
"Swift still"
"Bud-nibblers"
"Ghosts of those who have come before"
"The flag-wavers"
What term describes the gradual change of a meadow back into a forest?
development
evolution
succession
photosynthesis
What happens when a forest is destroyed by fire or wind?
A desert is formed.
A meadow may form.
The trees grow back immediately.
New trees are planted by animals.
_________ compare two things that have something in common.
analogies
common nouns
proper nouns
verbs
_________ means soft or gentle; easily damaged.
tender
vessels
steeped
ultraviolet
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate linking word.
He was hungry. _______________, he didn’t demand food.
Such as
Because
However
Moreover
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate linking word.
Eating too much sugar is unhealthy. _______________, it can lead to weight gain.
But
Although
However
Moreover
