ELA Quarter Exam Review

Mae Jemison

100

Why did Mae go to Sierra Leon and Liberia? A. She wanted to travel the world. B. She wanted to use her knowledge to help people in need. C. She got a job working for NASA. D. She thought it would help her become an Astronaut.

B. She wanted to use her knowledge to help people in need.

200

Which of the following adjectives BEST describes Mae? A. Nervous B. Determined C. Lazy D. Adventurous

B. Determined

300

What is the main idea of this text? A. Mae Jemison worked hard and became the first black woman in space. B. Mae Jemison was the first black woman doctor to graduate from Stanford. C. Mae Jemison was the first woman to join the Peace Corps. D. Mae Jemison was the first woman doctor to go to Sierra Leone.

A. Mae Jemison worked hard and became the first black woman in space.

400

Make an inference. What do you think Mae would have done if she had not made it into the space program? A. She would have given up on her dream. B. She would have applied again. C. She would have gone back to West Africa to work D. She would have gone back to school.

B. She would have applied again.

500

Which word best describes the astronaut program Mae was a part of? A. Competitive B. Easy C. Fun D. Tiring

A. Competitive

Context Clues

100

She's probably a troublemaker, he thought. To confirm his suspicion, the girl stepped back and kicked a piece of garbage into the street. Which word has the same meaning as the word "confirm" in this text? A. Notice B. Prove C. Raise D. Undo

B. Prove

200

Many of the sounds prairie dogs make are used to alert their colony to danger. They have a call for coyotes and another for hawks, which hunt them. What is the BEST definition of the word alert? A. Notify B. Awake C. Bark D. Ask

A. Notify

300

Silk traders had to travel long distances on camels across harsh deserts to sell their silk. Even though the conditions were extremely bad, the money they made was worth it. What is the BEST definition for the word harsh in this text? A. Large B. Comfortable C. Really hot D. Severe

D. Severe

400

Scientists used new tests to examine a specimen from the disease. The sample revealed that it is not contagious. What is the BEST definition for the word specimen in this text? A. Example B. Illness C. Cure D. Remains

A. Example

500

In the early 1900's Milton Hershey found a was to mass produce milk chocolate in his factory. As a result chocolate was able to be sold around the country at a cheap price. Which definition below BEST describes the phrase "mass produce"? A. Inexpensive to make B. Sell in many places C. Make a lot of something D. Store for later

C. Make a lot of something

Inference

100

In order to make an inference you need what TWO things?

Evidence from the text AND your schema, or prior knowledge

400

The North Star is one of the most famous stars. Its star name is Polaris. It is called the North Star because it shines almost directly over the North Pole. Only people in the Northern Hemisphere can see the North Star. The name Polaris mostly likely comes from which name? A. Tent Pole B. Polar Bear C. Poland D. North Pole

D. North Pole

500

When it was all over the town was a disaster. A local farmer had described seeing trees, farm equipment, and even a cow flying through the air. Dozens of people were hurt and taken to the hospital for treatment. Which of the following is the passage above is most likely describing? A. A power outage B. A robbery C. An earthquake D. A tornado

D. A tornado

Supporting Details

100

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail for the main idea below. The orbits of a comet can change. A. small parts burn away over time B. I saw a comet last week C. a planet's gravity can change the orbit D. one comet's orbit changed and it hit Jupiter

B. I saw a comet last week

200

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail for the following main idea? Cheetahs are one of the fastest animals in the world. A. Cheetahs can track down almost any animal B. Their lean bodies help them move quicklly. C. A cheetah can run more than 70 miles per hour. D. Cheetahs only eat meat.

D. Cheetahs only eat meat.

300

Which detail BEST supports the main idea below? The drummers of Mali use their drums to communicate important messages. A. People who play the drums are called jellis. B. Only certain people can understand the language of the drum. C. Drumming is a very important part of their culture. D. Playing the drums is not easy.

B. Only certain people can understand the language of the drum.

400

Which detail BEST supports the main idea below? Being trapped in a hurricane is a terrifying experience. A. The name of the hurricane was Isabel. B. When the hurricane was over, the power came back on. C. When I saw the water rush into the street I became really worried. D. My friends and I went to restaurant where we knew we would be safe.

C. When I saw the water rush into the street I became really worried.

500

Which detail BEST supports the idea below? Having a dog is a big responsibility. A. Some people prefer dogs over cats. B. You have to feed and walk them every day. C. Different dogs require require different levels of attention. D. Dogs get sad when you leave.

B. You have to feed and walk them every day