Text Structure
Genre
Character Traits
Punctuation
Figurative Language
100

What text structure is used to tell things in the order they happened?

A. Cause and Effect
B. Sequence / Chronological Order
C. Problem and Solution
D. Description

Sequence / Chronological Order

100

A story about a talking dog who solves mysteries is an example of which genre?

A. Biography
B. Fantasy
C. Historical Fiction
D. Nonfiction

Fantasy

100

Liam always tells the truth, even when it’s hard. What is a trait that describes him?

A. Silly
B. Honest
C. Brave
D. Curious

Honest

100

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation:

A. I have pencils, markers and crayons.
B. I have pencils, markers, and crayons.
C. I have pencils markers, and crayons.
D. I have, pencils, markers and crayons.

I have pencils, markers, and crayons.

100

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What does this sentence use?
"The classroom was a zoo."

A. Simile
B. Personification
C. Hyperbole
D. Metaphor

Metaphor
200

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"The rainforest is home to many animals. It is warm and wet all year. Trees grow tall and provide shade."

What is the structure of this passage?

A. Compare and Contrast
B. Problem and Solution
C. Description
D. Cause and Effect

 Description

200

What genre is a story that is made up but could really happen in real life?

A. Realistic Fiction
B. Poetry
C. Science Fiction
D. Autobiography

Realistic Fiction

200

Tara never gives up, even when things are really hard. What is her character trait?

A. Generous
B. Responsible
C. Determined
D. Lazy

Determined

200

Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

A. “Did you see that?” asked Max.
B. “Did you see that”? asked Max.
C. Did you see that?” asked Max.
D. “Did you see that? asked Max.”

Did you see that?” asked Max.

200

What type of figurative language is this?
"She sings like a bird."

A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Hyperbole
D. Alliteration


Similie

300

Which text structure would an author most likely use to explain why a volcano erupts?

A. Description
B. Cause and Effect
C. Sequence
D. Compare and Contrast

Cause and Effect

300

Which genre includes facts, real events, and information meant to teach?

A. Realistic Fiction
B. Nonfiction
C. Fantasy
D. Mystery

Non fiction

300

Which character trait best describes someone who always thinks before acting and follows the rules?

A. Respectful
B. Impulsive
C. Thoughtful
D. Wise

Wise

300

Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks?
A) "I can't wait to go to the zoo," said Liam.
B) I can't wait to go to the zoo, said Liam".
C) "I can't wait to go to the zoo said Liam."
D) I can't wait" to go to the zoo," said Liam.

A

300

Which sentence shows personification?

A. The car zoomed down the street.
B. The wind whispered through the trees.
C. He was as fast as lightning.
D. I’ve told you a million times!

The wind whispered through the trees.

400

"The cheetah is the fastest land animal. It can run up to 70 miles per hour. This helps it catch prey in the wild."
What is the text structure of this passage?

A. Sequence
B. Cause and Effect
C. Problem and Solution
D. Compare and Contrast

Cause and Effect

400

A book about George Washington’s life, written by another person, is an example of what genre?

A. Historical Fiction
B. Fantasy
C. Biography
D. Science Fiction

Biography

400

Jamie studies every night and always finishes her homework on time. What character trait describes her?

A. Lazy
B. Responsible
C. Silly
D. Selfish

Responsible

400

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
A) I have apples oranges and bananas.
B) I have, apples, oranges and bananas.
C) I have apples, oranges, and bananas.
D) I have apples oranges, and bananas.

C

400

Which is an example of personification?
A) The sun smiled down on us.
B) Her smile was bright like the sun.
C) He ran faster than a cheetah.
D) I’ve told you a million times!

A

500

"First, you gather the materials. Then, you cut out the shapes. After that, you glue the pieces together."
What is the structure of this passage?

A. Description
B. Sequence
C. Cause and Effect
D. Compare and Contrast

Sequence

500

Which genre tells about a made-up story that includes events that could happen in real life?

A. Realistic Fiction
B. Fantasy
C. Nonfiction
D. Fable

Realistic Fiction

500

When Luis saw his friend drop her books, he ran over to help her pick them up. What character trait does Luis show?

A. Grumpy
B. Brave
C. Kind
D. Curious

Kind

500

Which of the following uses apostrophes correctly for possession?
A) The cats toy is missing.
B) The cat's toy is missing.
C) The cats' toy is missing.
D) The cat toy's is missing.

B

500

Which is an example of hyperbole?
A) He was as brave as a lion.
B) The leaves danced in the wind.
C) My phone is older than the dinosaurs.
D) The stars winked at me.

C