Vocabulary
Poetry
Point of View
Setting
Theme
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I felt alone. Mary had left. David had left. Cathy and Heather were on their way out. It was just me and my dog. There was no one left to talk to. I felt like I had been deserted. Which word from the paragraph helps the reader know what deserted means? A. their B.alone C.Mary D.out
B. alone
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The Invisible Kid by J. Robbins Today nobody saw me; They thought that I skipped school; But I could see Tom Walker dancing like a fool; I saw that Jane and Julie were fighting in the hall; I saw that pretty Marcie gave a kiss to Paul. My friends thought I was crazy; they told me that I lied. They should have checked my locker 'cause I was trapped inside. 4. This poem is being told from the perspective of A. a teacher. B. a dancer. C. a student. D. a locker.
C. a student
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"I have come to the conclusion that I am allergic to strawberries," I said to my mother. "What gave you that bright idea, Chelsea?" Mom asked, folding her newspaper. "This is my third time breaking out in a rash after I ate them," I said. "So what you're saying is that I was right?" "Mom told you to stop eating those strawberries last week, but you didn't listen." Nedra chimed in. Little sisters, I thought to myself. They're only good for borrowing things without asking and chiming in at the wrong moment. "Is it my fault Francis keeps tempting me with these delicious berries? They're so fresh and ripe and. . . ." Of course, the itching chose this moment to get out of control. I collapsed onto the floor. What words from the above passage tell the reader that it is written in first person? A. "fresh," "ripe," and "berries" B. "to," "is," and "third" C. "I," "me," and "my" D. "arms," "bright," and "idea"
C. "I," "me," and "my"
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The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde Every afternoon, as they were coming from school, the children used to go and play in the Giant's garden. It was a large lovely garden, with soft green grass. Here and there over the grass stood flowers like stars. There were twelve peach-trees that in the spring-time broke out into soft blossoms of pink and pearl. In the autumn, it bore rich fruit. The birds sat on the trees and sang so sweetly that the children used to stop their games in order to listen to them. "How happy we are here!" they cried to each other. 10. Which words best describe the setting of this story? A. beautiful, lush, enchanting B. strict, quiet, proper C. dry, boring, plain D. dark, gloomy, frightening
A. beautiful, lush, enchanting
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The Bear and the Two Travelers Two men were traveling together, when a Bear suddenly met them on their path. One of them climbed up quickly into a tree and hid in the branches. The other fell flat on the ground. The Bear came up and felt him with his snout, and smelled him all over. The man held his breath and pretended he was dead. The Bear soon left him, for it is said he will not touch a dead body. When he was gone, the other traveler came down from the tree, and asked his friend what it was the Bear had whispered in his ear. "He gave me this advice," his companion replied. "Never travel with a friend who deserts you at the approach of danger." What is the lesson of this story? A. You can always depend on your friends. B. It is more important to be brave than smart. C. We all have to take care of our own problems. D. Trouble shows you who your friends really are.
D. Trouble shows you who your friends really are.
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Yodel, the golden retriever, barked very loudly on Tuesday afternoon. His bark smothered all other sounds in the neighborhood. The bark was the only thing anyone could hear on the busy street. Yodel believed he saw a robber enter the house. Trying to warn his owners, he yelped, barking at a high-pitch. Yodel’s owners raced out to meet him, but they found nothing wrong. It turned out that Yodel had seen his own shadow. In the passage, what is the meaning of yelp? A. to conceal all trouble B. to let out a sharp cry C. to cause confusion D. to make more cheery
B. to let out a sharp cry
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Which sentence contains a simile? A. "Sam was running as swiftly as he could, but he was still behind the other boy." B. "For the first few seconds, it appeared that the other boy might win." C. "He crossed the finish line a split second before the other boy." D. "He ran as fast as a cheetah around the track and past the other runners."
D. "He ran as fast as a cheetah around the track and past the other runners."
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There once was a man who had three sons. The man was very poor. He had nothing of value to give his sons when they left home. He told them that they could take anything from his house that they really liked. The man promised to help them find their way. He and his sons left on a journey. After a few days, they came to a clearing in the woods. It led to three paths. The father bid his sons farewell, as each one journeyed in a different direction. From what point of view is this story told? A. It shifts from first person to third person. B. It shifts from third person to first person. C. first person D. third person
D. third person
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Hedo focused on every stroke. He had to keep rowing. He was so close to the finish line. Stroke! Stroke! Stroke! This was the only word repeating in his mind. He did not notice the cold air, the cloudy sky, the strong wind, and chilling brown water. He did not hear the frantic yelling of the crowd. He did not see the waves rushing towards him. This was his victory! The nose of Hedo’s boat crossed the finish line first! In fact, his entire boat swept past the finish line before any of the others even started to cross it. He had won the rowing championship! The crowd was standing at the shoreline cheering. He rose and climbed onto the dock. The author uses the setting to A. contrast the crowd's desire for Hedo to win with the water's calmness. B. contrast Hedo's focus on winning the race to all of the chaos around him. C. compare Hedo's reactions to the weather with those of the other racers. D. compare the loudness of the crowd to the sound of Hedo's mighty rowing.
B. contrast Hedo's focus on winning the race to all of the chaos around him.
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During the Depression, our school gave out free milk and sandwiches to poor kids. But Odd Henderson would not take any of these handouts. He would wander off by himself and eat a bunch of peanuts or a raw turnip. This kind of pride was typical of the Henderson family. They might steal the gold out of a dead man's teeth. But they would never accept a gift. If you tried to give them something for free, it just made them mad. adapted from "The Thanksgiving Visitor," by Truman Capote What is the main lesson of this passage? A. It never pays to steal things. B. People can be poor but still be proud. C. Being poor causes pain and suffering. D. Being poor makes people get angry.
B. People can be poor but still be proud.
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As the years passed, the materials also have become more prized, such as gold and diamonds. What is a synonym for the word prized? A. plain B.generous C.valued D.clean
C. valued
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Science Class by J. Robbins My stomach's tied in fifty knots; I think that I might hurl; The classroom all around me feels just like a Tilt-a-Whirl. My head is full of buzzing bees; my hands begin to shake. Why won't my teacher put away that nasty, yucky snake? 6. What idea can you get from this poem? A. The speaker does not like snakes. B. The speaker wants to go to the zoo. C. The speaker does not like homework. D. The speaker wants to go to a carnival.
A. The speaker does not like snakes.
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Dear Student Council, I am writing a letter to bring up an issue that is very important to me. Our school does not offer any healthy lunches for students. All we have to eat are greasy hamburgers, french fries, or pizzas. It would be nice to have a fresh salad every now and then. The students at this school would be healthier and feel better if they ate fruits and vegetables at lunch. I would like you to consider providing more healthy choices for students. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. Sincerely, Jane Whitefeather Which sentence best expresses the author's point of view in this letter? A. It is important for students to eat healthy lunches. B. Only rich students can afford to eat healthy food. C. It is a lot of trouble to bring fruits and salads for lunch. D. The only healthy food to eat at lunch is a fresh salad.
A.It is important for students to eat healthy lunches.
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Disappointment Lola sat on the old, lumpy couch crying. She could let it all out here, alone in her mother’s small, quiet apartment in Galesburg, Illinois. The familiar walls were covered in rose pink wallpaper. Goldie, her mother’s eleventh fish, seemed to stare sympathetically at Lola through the fishbowl sitting on the counter. The smell of her mother’s vanilla candles comforted her aching heart. Lola allowed herself to think out loud. “It is so unfair! I am the best person for the job. Instead, my classmates voted for Ricky to be class president. Ricky is such a clown—always making jokes. What can he offer the school? Now all my plans to improve the school seem worthless.” Lola decided to stay home and sulk, rather than attend the football game that night. She wasn’t ready to face Ricky. She was sure he would have plenty of jokes to make at her expense.How does the setting affect the characters or their actions? A. The classmates realize they made a mistake by voting for Ricky. B. Lola's mom is sorry that she is not able to comfort her daughter. C. Lola openly expresses how she feels about the class election. D. Ricky laughs and makes jokes about how he won the election. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C. Lola openly expresses how she feels about the class election.
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The Camel When man first saw a camel, he was so frightened that he ran away. He was scared of the camel's large size, tall bumps, and long front teeth. After many years, man finally gathered the courage to approach a camel. The animal had a meek and gentle nature. Soon afterwards, man was able to put a bridle in a camel's mouth. The camel allowed itself to be ridden and led by a child. Now, the camel is one of the most important and helpful animals to people in the desert. adapted from "The Camel" by Aesop 5. What is one theme found in the story? A. Do not judge others based on looks. B. Do not let children play near camels. C. Some animals just need good training. D. Bumps and long teeth are not scary.
A. Do not judge others based on looks.
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In the display case, all the jewelry was uniform. The pieces all had very similar shapes and sizes. In the word uniform, what does the prefix uni- mean? A. near B. one C. not D. bad
B. one
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Which of these words from the poem are an example of alliteration? A. buzzing and bees B. nasty and yucky C. snake and teacher D. hands and shake
A. buzzing and bees
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I Wake Today by Alex Snyder I wake today, get out of bed, then stretch and yawn and scratch my head. I find my clothes, I pull them on while stifling another yawn. I grab a breakfast bar for fuel and hoist my pack and head to school. When I arrive I'm truly shocked. The lights are off, The door is locked. I check my watch. It's me, not them. I woke too soon. It's 4am. www.poetryzone.ndirect.co.uk Which line from the poem shows that it is written in first person? A. "The door is locked" B. "and head to school" C. "The lights are off" D. :"I woke too soon":"I check my watch":"and hoist my pack":"and scratch my head":
D. :"I woke too soon":"I check my watch":"and hoist my pack":"and scratch my head":
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Disappointment Lola sat on the old, lumpy couch crying. She could let it all out here, alone in her mother’s small, quiet apartment in Galesburg, Illinois. The familiar walls were covered in rose pink wallpaper. Goldie, her mother’s eleventh fish, seemed to stare sympathetically at Lola through the fishbowl sitting on the counter. The smell of her mother’s vanilla candles comforted her aching heart. Lola allowed herself to think out loud. “It is so unfair! I am the best person for the job. Instead, my classmates voted for Ricky to be class president. Ricky is such a clown—always making jokes. What can he offer the school? Now all my plans to improve the school seem worthless.” Lola decided to stay home and sulk, rather than attend the football game that night. She wasn’t ready to face Ricky. She was sure he would have plenty of jokes to make at her expense. 4. What is the setting of this story? A. Lola's mother's apartment B. a high school football game C. the town square in Galesburg D. Lola's high school auditorium
A. Lola's mother's apartment
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The Lioness The beasts of the field argued over who should get the most credit for having the greatest number of children. They argued for many hours. Then, they rushed to the lioness to get her to settle the argument. "And you," they said, "how many children do you have?” The lioness laughed at them, and said, "I have only one, but I have raised him to be the future King of the Animals." adapted from "The Lioness" by Aesop 6. What is the theme of the selection? A. Bragging about great children makes other parents annoyed and angry. B. The parent with the most children has the most important job. C. Raising good children is more important than raising many children. D. Arguments should be settled without going to the leader for help.
C. Raising good children is more important than raising many children.
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35. What is the root word of arrived? A. rive B. arrive C. arr D. ived
B. arrive
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Science Class by J. Robbins My stomach's tied in fifty knots; I think that I might hurl; The classroom all around me feels just like a Tilt-a-Whirl. My head is full of buzzing bees; my hands begin to shake. Why won't my teacher put away that nasty, yucky snake? A good person to recommend this poem to would most likely be A. a person who does not like to take tests. B. a person who does not like snakes. C. a person who likes carnival rides. D. a person who likes to write scary stories.
B. a person who does not like snakes
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Sally has been very athletic her whole life. She played catch with her dad when she was little and ran around with her mom and brothers every weekend. She has always loved shooting hoops after school or practicing her golf swing. Sports come so easily to her; she is practically the star of every team at school. When she participates in gym class, she impresses her teacher. That's why she gets confused when she hears other students complain about gym class. How would gym class seem from Sally's point of view? A. fun B. embarrassing C. tiring D. a waste of time
A. fun
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A Day at the Beach Lone Cove Beach was Tracy's favorite spot on the island. Each summer when her family vacationed here, the day they spent at Lone Cove was always the best. So Tracy had high hopes as she and her little brother, Stephen, hauled the picnic basket down the hill from the car. Their parents followed behind with the rest of their gear. Tracy could already hear the waves gently lapping against the polished stones along the shore. As her sandaled feet touched the first pebbles of Lone Cove Beach, she felt the worries and stresses of the past school year slipping away. Tracy and Stephen set down the basket near a driftwood log, and in moments, had stripped down to their swimsuits and were racing for the water. The first few steps into the surf felt sun-warmed and toasty on Tracy's feet and legs, but soon she hit the ice cold waters of Puget Sound. With a happy giggle, she jumped in over her head and came up sputtering. Then she swam back and forth until she barely felt the chill, as her brother contentedly played in the shallow surf. With a blissful feeling that all was right with the world, Tracy turned on her back and floated like an otter, letting the waters of Puget Sound cradle her. Closing her eyes, she felt a grin spread across her face, one she fully expected to stay there all day. 36. What is the setting for this story? A.Tracy's school B.a cruise ship C.an island beach D.an ocean beach 37. When does this story take place? A. the winter holidays B. on Spring Break C. on a summer day D. during the school year
C and C
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The Boy and the Peanuts A boy put his hand into a pitcher full of peanuts. He grasped as many as he could possibly hold. Then, he tried to pull out his hand, but he could not get his fist out of the pitcher. He was unwilling to let go of his peanuts, but at the same time was unable to take out his hand. He burst into tears and bitterly cried about his disappointment. An old man saw the boy and said to him, "Be satisfied with half the quantity, and you will be able to remove your hand." adapted from "The Boy and the Peanuts" by Aesop 7. What is the theme of this selection? A. Peanuts will make you hungry. B. Greed can get you into trouble. C. Children should eat healthy foods. D. Old men do not have good ideas.
B. Greed can get you into trouble.
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