Test Questions
singular and plural nouns
Vocabulary
Story Questions
Vocabulary / words to know
100
Which event happens first? A.Eliza's teacher mispronounces her name B. Eliza moved to the United States permanently C. Eliza meet Jose at the beginning of the school year D. Eliza enjoys watching squirrels with her grandmother
D. Elisa enjoys watching squirrels with her grandmother.
100
Names ONE person, place, or thing?
Singular noun
100
What does the word brutal mean?
harsh
100
The following sentences are taken from the story. " Speaking is one thing, and writing is another" " And vice-versa" said Elisa "And the opposite" And the other way around" This section of dialogue A. appears at the end of the story B. shows that Elisa is upset about speaking in English C. signals the beginning of Jose's and Elisa's friendship D. is Elisa's way of competing with Jose in their native language
C. signals the beginning of Jose's and Elisa's friendship
100
What does the word cheerful mean? A. confused B. happy C. jealous D. tired
B. happy
200
What happens after Jose tells about the customs and traditions of his country? A. The students clap B. The students mock him C. Elisa feels embarrassed D. Elisa volunteers to go next
F. The students clap
200
Names MORE THAN ONE person, place, or thing?
Plural noun
200
What does the word obvious mean?
easily seen, visible/apparent, easily discovered
200
Why does her brother tell her that she should watch the television?
To learn English.
200
What does the word recently mean in the following sentence? John recently went to the doctor. A. not long ago B. never before C. with concern D. in the afternoon
A. not long ago
300
What does Elisa end up being at the end of the story?
A teacher
300
What is the plural form of child?
children
300
What does the word embarrassed mean?
Ashamed
300
What animal did Elisa fall in love with in America?
squirrel
300
What does the word sincerely mean in the sentence below? Mary was sincerely sorry for talking during class. A. with fear B. with shame C. with honesty D. with concern
C. with honesty
400
What is different about staying with her grandmother for the second time?
She is not just visiting. She is LIVING there.
400
Which of the words in below is a singular noun? A. dogs B. volcanoes C. pencil D. mice
C. pencil
400
What does the word opponents mean?
Rival
400
In the passage it says " it will be right here waiting for you when you get back." "I will be back soon, Grandma. I love this place. Maybe someday I can come and live with you. The narrator does not state the names of the speaker in the sentences because: A. Grandma is embarrassed about getting Elisa's name wrong B. The author wants the characters in the story to be a mystery C. It is clear from the content that Elisa and Grandma are speaking D. Elisa decided to change her name after moving
C. It is clear from the content that Elisa and Grandma are speaking
400
What does the word cowardly mean in the sentence below? The story is about a cowardly lion who learns how to be brave. A. in danger B. full of fear C. lacking friends D. with little strength
B. full of fear
500
What does Elisa learn from Jose? A. It takes special talent to be an artist B. Cultural traditions do not really matter C. People should speak only one language D. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses
D. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses
500
Which of the words below is a plural noun? A. mouse B. camp C. cup D. tents
D. tents
500
What does the word typically mean?
usually or commonly
500
What is the symbol for Jose's home land?
quetzal bird
500
What does the word obediently mean? When asked by her father, Mia obediently put her pen and notebook into her backpack. A. in a fast way B. in a slow way C. in an angry way D. in a cooperative way
D. in a cooperative way
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