Multiple Choice
The news story was based on a letter that was a fabrication. Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble. Will anyone believe him again?
A fabrication is___________.
A. Made of cloth
B. full of long words
C. Funny
D. Fake
D. Fake
Beth was so excited to be planning a surprise party for her best friend Lilly. She had told only a few of their friends about the party so far, and she made each of them promise not to DISCLOSE the secret to Lilly. She wanted this party to be a true surprise for a friend who meant so much to her.
What does the word disclose mean in the story?
- to tell a secret
- show something that was hidden
- uncovering something
Bubble Gum
I bought some bubble gum,
And much to my surprise,
I blew a great big bubble,
And it popped right in my eyes.
The words "surprised" and "eyes" examples of what poetry element?
A. Stanza
B. Rhyme
C. Line
B. Rhyme
I like that store. All the employees strive to make the customers feel right at home.
Which word is a synonym of strive?
A. complain
B. fail
C. try
D. clean
In the Middle Ages, knights wore very CUMBERSOME armor that was made of metal. This armor was so heavy that it weighed around 60 pounds! This metal armor was worn to protect the knight in battle, but it also made it difficult to move.
What does the word cumbersome mean?
- heavy
- bulky
- large
Movie Night
Setting: The Garcia Family’s Home
Characters: Mom, Dad, Anna, Yesenia, Nico
[Every Friday, the Garcia family had a movie night at home.]
Nico: I can’t wait for school to be out today. I just want to jump forward in time to Movie Night tonight.
Anna: Me too. (shrugging)
Dad: Well, Movie Night will be fun, but try not to wish your day away.
Yesenia: We won’t. I mean, I like school okay, but what can compete with popcorn and a movie? (winking)
What is the setting of this drama?
A. Movie theater
B. Garcia’s home
C. School
B. The Garcia's home
The young girl is working day and night to knit scarves to send as gifts for the soldiers. What a selfless person she is!
A selfless person _________.
A. is self centered
B. Has no name
C. likes scarves
D. cares more for others than themselves
D. cares more for others than themselves
After her students completed an especially messy art project, Mrs. Jones told her students, “I will not PERMIT you to leave my classroom until this room is completely cleaned up!” Finally, when the mess had been cleared away, the students were allowed to go to their next class.
What is the meaning of the word permit?
- allow someone to do something
- say it is okay for someone to do something
The Pizza-Making Party
It was Jake’s birthday, and he invited two of his best friends over to make pizzas. Jake’s dad made the pizza dough since he worked at a pizzeria. First, he gave each person a ball of dough. Next, he showed them how to flatten it on the floured board. Then, they each added pizza sauce, cheese, and their favorite toppings. After placing the pizzas on the cookie sheet, it was time to bake.
Is this selection poetry, prose, or drama? How do you know?
This passage is a prose passage. The passage is made up of sentences and paragraphs. There is also an indention that shows us the beginning of the paragraph.
Your plan looks good. It is time to implement it and see if it works.
Based on the sentence, what does implement mean?
A. try it out
B. take apart
C. change
D. instrument
A. Try it out
Mrs. Smith was absolutely FRANTIC and filled with panic – she could not find her daughter! She had simply glanced down at her phone to answer a text, and, when she looked back up, Rachel was no longer beside her. Her breath came in short gasps as she searched the store, until, there in the toy section, she found Rachel staring at a row of Barbie dolls.
What does the word frantic mean?
- moving fast
- rushing in a panic
- frazzled
- feeling nervous/paniced
Ice Cream Sundaes
Ice cream sundaes, we say YES,
Bring on the ice cream, bring on the mess,
Pour on chocolate syrup, and don’t go light,
Add some rainbow sprinkles, so it looks just right,
Top it with some whipped cream, then add a bit more,
We’re hungry and excited like never before.
How many stanzas are there in this poem?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
C. Three
An article in the newspaper says that the Harry Potter series is responsible for the DWINDLING number of wild owls in America. This is happening because the wild owls are being trapped and sold as pets to kids who are fans of the Harry Potter books. As you may already know, Harry has his own pet owl named Hedwig.
What does DWINDLING mean?
A. appearing in movies
B. Becoming less
C. flying
D. more
B. becoming less
Sam drove all through the parking lot outside of his favorite restaurant searching for a VACANT spot, but the lot was completely full. He was filled with disappointment, as he was so looking forward to eating at Crabby Joe’s! He was about to drive away when he noticed a single spot at the far end of the lot. With a grin, he turned his car in that direction.
What does vacant mean?
- empty
- open
- free
- not being used
- Poetry
- Prose
- Drama
Poetry
- Stanzas
-Lines
- rhyming words
- Meter and beat
Prose
- sentences
- paragraphs
- indention to start a new paragraph
- can be fiction or nonfiction
Drama
- stage directions
- cast of characters
- a play
- written as a script