Reading Literature
What is the main problem in a story called?
A. Theme
B. Setting
C. Conflict
D. Climax
C- Conflict
What should every paragraph in an opinion essay include?
A. A topic sentence B. A question
C. A character
D. A rhyme
A. A topic sentence
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. i will go to the store.
B. She goes to school every day.
C. him like the movie.
D. we was happy.
B. She goes to school every day.
What part of a nonfiction book tells you what the book is about?
A. Table of contents
B. Index
C. Title
D. Glossary
C. Title
What does the prefix “un-” mean in the word “unhappy”?
A. Very
B. Not
C. Before
D. Again
B. Not
Which of the following best describes a plot?
A. A list of characters
B. The sequence of events in a story
C. The author's purpose
D. The theme of the text
B. The sequence of events in a story
What type of writing tells a story?
A. Argumentative B. Narrative
C. Explanatory
D. Informational
What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?
A. Joins words or groups of words B. Describes a noun
C. Replaces a noun
D. Ends a sentence
A. Joins words or groups of words
What text feature helps you find the meaning of bolded words?
A. Timeline
B. Glossary
C. Index
D. Title
B. Glossary
Choose the best strategy to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word with a Greek or Latin root.
A. Break the word into parts and look for familiar roots B. Ask a friend
C. Ignore it
D. Change the word
A. Break the word into parts and look for familiar roots
Who is usually the main character in a story?
A. The author
B. The antagonist
C. The protagonist
D. The narrator
C. The protagonist
Which sentence shows a strong concluding statement?
A. I hope you like pizza too. B. This is why I think pizza is good.
C. That’s all I want to say.
D. In conclusion, pizza is the best lunch option because it is tasty, quick, and filling.
D. In conclusion, pizza is the best lunch option because it is tasty, quick, and filling.
Rewrite this sentence using correct grammar and punctuation:
"tom and me is going to the mall later"
Tom and I are going to the mall later.
Why would an author use a diagram in an informational text?
A. To describe the setting
B. To entertain readers
C. To list vocabulary. D. To help explain a process or idea visually
D. To help explain a process or idea visually
What is a synonym for “brief”?
A. Long
B. Detailed
C. Short
D. Exciting
C. Short
Q: Which of the following best describes a theme of a story?
A. A character’s name
B. The place where the story happens
C. The central message or lesson
D. The time period
C. The central message or lesson
Q: What is the purpose of revising your writing?
A. To copy it
B. To improve ideas, organization, and word choice
C. To decorate the page
D. To skip editing
B. To improve ideas, organization, and word choice
What is the correct way to combine these two sentences?
“The sky was dark. It started to rain.”
A. The sky was dark, it started to rain. B. The sky was dark; it started to rain.
C. The sky was dark and it started to rain.
D. The sky was dark it started to rain.
B. The sky was dark; it started to rain.
An author includes a counterclaim in an article to:
A. Entertain the reader
B. Give the opposite viewpoint
C. Change the topic
D. Repeat a fact
B. Give the opposite viewpoint
Which word means the same as “fortunate”?
A. Sad
B. Angry
C. Rude D. Lucky
D. Lucky
Which point of view uses "he," "she," and "they" and gives insight into only one character’s thoughts?
A. First person
B. Second person
C. Third-person limited
D. Third-person omniscient
C. Third-person limited
Which of these is a transition word?
A. Cat
B. However
C. Quickly
D. Although
B or D (either acceptable depending on focus; pick one based on instruction)
Q: Which word is a verb?
A. Apple
B. Quickly
C. Run
D. Happy
C. Run
What is the best way to find the central idea of a nonfiction text?
A. Count how many times the author repeats words
B. Look at the first and last sentence of a paragraph
C. Read the whole text and summarize the key points
D. Highlight all names and dates
C. Read the whole text and summarize the key points
What is the meaning of “benevolent” in this sentence?
“The benevolent woman donated food every week.”
A. Cruel
B. Kind
C. Angry
D. Quiet
B. Kind