Unit 4 Review

Poetry

Morphology

Comprehension

100

Teens spend a lot of time staring at their phones or some sort of screen. They become like zombies while scrolling through all their social media accounts and ignoring the world around them. Phones are constantly buzzing, alerting owners that they need to look at their screens once again. Their eyes stay glued to the screen like moths drawn to a glowing light.

Studies have shown that too much screen time may have negative effects on teens and may cause issues such as obesity, sleep problems, and behavioral or educational struggles. On average, teenagers spend 7 1/2 hours a day in front of a screen which totals more than 53 hours per week or 2,770 hours each year. Experts tell parents to set limits on their teen’s screen time and even be a role model by limiting their own screen time. Teens might think it is the worst thing in the world, but screen-free days will encourage physical activity and more family time. That is a win for everyone.

Which phrase from the passage is an example of an onomatopoeia?

A) Even be a role model
B) win for everyone
C)worst thing in the world
D) constantly buzzing

D) constantly buzzing

100

What is an antonym for the word: sad

A) upset

B) grumpy

C) heartbroken

D) excited

100

What is a synonym?

A) Words that have opposite meanings.

B) Words that have different spelling, but opposite meanings

C) Words that have the same meaning

D) Words that are spelled the same.

C) Words that have the same meaning

200

What is a group of lines in a poem called?

A) Lines

B) Stanzas

C) Onomatopoeia

D) Poet

B) Stanzas

200

What does the suffix -ing mean?

A) Something is happening right now

B) Something already happened

C) Something will happen in the future

D) Something will not happen right now

A) Something is happening right now

200

What is an example of a simile?

A) She is a bee.

B) She is busy as a bee.

C) BUZZ! BUZZ! BUZZ!

D) She is a busy bee.

B) She is busy as a bee.

300

1 Everyone has a friend
2 and no one eats alone.
3 Strangers at every end
4 and I am an unknown.

5 I do not want an empty table.
6 I would rather share my lunch.
7 I see those happy kids.
8 I will walk up to them now.

Which TWO conclusions can the reader BEST draw from the poem?

A) The speaker is likely at a new school.
B)The speaker wants to go home.
C) The speaker does not like people.
D) The speaker is likely in the cafeteria.

A) The speaker is likely at a new school.
D) The speaker is likely in the cafeteria.

300

Tony and his brother, Mark, decided to ride their bicycles to the movie theater to see a movie. Tony wanted to watch the new superhero movie and Mark wanted to watch the movie about soldiers. They always seemed to disagree on what to watch. Tony told Mark that he would buy him some candy with his own money if he would watch the superhero movie. Mark finally agreed.
When they got into the theater the previews were still on. They sat in the cozy chairs, ate their candy, and got ready for the movie.

Adding the prefix ‘pre’ before the word ‘view’ changes’ preview’ to mean—
A) view after

B) view before

c) view again

D) without view

B) view before

300

The beach is a great place to go on vacation. There are many things to do while you are there. You can play in the hot sand and make interesting sandcastles. You can even bury your little brother or sister. The best part is looking for shiny rocks or seashells. You can even throw them in the water and watch them sink.
If the sand gets boring, then you can go to the ocean. You can go for a refreshing swim or even take a floatie out. Looking for sea creatures in the big ocean is both exciting and scary at the same time. Be careful!
When you get tired and hungry, you can relax by having a picnic and lying in the shade under the huge umbrella. Going to the beach is the best vacation.

Which sentence from the passage suggests that going to the beach with family can be fun?

A) You can play in the hot sand and make interesting sandcastles. (paragraph 1)

B) You can even bury your little brother or sister. (paragraph 1)

C) You can even throw them in the water and watch them sink. (paragraph 1)

D) You can go for a refreshing swim or even take a floatie out. (paragraph 2)

B) You can even bury your little brother or sister. (paragraph 1)

400

Does a poem have to rhyme?

A) Yes

B) No

400

The new couch is much heavier than the old one we gave away.

Our school has hired eight new teachers for next year.

The school counselor is absent this week because of her vacation.

Dogs make much better pets than cats or fish do.

The streetlights on Main Street have been destroyed.

Which sentence states an opinion?
A) Dogs make much better pets than cats or fish do.

B) Our school has hired eight new teachers for next year.

C) The new couch is much heavier than the old one we gave away.

D) The school counselor is absent this week because of her vacation.

A) Dogs make much better pets than cats or fish do.

400

Did you know that the average adult’s body is made of 60% water? Every day, a person will naturally lose 2-3 liters of water. That is why it is important to drink lots of water daily. The water lost needs to be replaced with more water.
There are many benefits to drinking water. It delivers oxygen throughout your body. It also hydrates the body. This prevents skin disorders and wrinkling. It also serves as a cushion between the joints. If the body goes too long without water, the joints in the knees and hips can start hurting.
Water is also used to regulate body temperature. It is released through the body as sweat when you exercise. This process cools the body down when it gets too hot. That is why after you exercise, you might feel chilly.

What is an effect of drinking water?

A) Joints in the knees and hips begin to hurt.

B) You will sweat after exercise.

C) You will lose more water.

D) It hydrates the skin to prevent wrinkles.

500

I never thought I would ever be lost until last week. It was at a parade in my neighborhood park. We were just done watching the fireworks. We all left together from our spot, gathering things.
After a few minutes, I could not see Mother or Father. It was dark. I had been following strangers. I started imagining all the bad things that could happen to a little boy like me. Then, I heard Father yelling my name. I ran to the direction of that voice and bumped into Mother. She had been crying her eyes out.
“Do you have any idea what you put us through? ALWAYS STICK TOGETHER!” Mother yelled as she cried and hugged me.

The story is written from the first-person point of view because the narrator — (select two)

A) is not a part of the story.
B) uses the pronouns “I,” “we,” and “my.”
C) shows his own feelings.
D) shows every character’s thoughts.
E) is not a character in the story.

B) uses the pronouns “I,” “we,” and “my.”
C) shows his own feelings.

500

(1) Snorkeling in the ocean is like swimming underwater with a tube to breath. (2) You can see many colorful fish and plants. (3) The water is usually clear so you can see for a long distance. (4) Sometimes you might see turtles or big shells. (5) It feels like you're flying in the water. (6) You can swim slow and look at everything. (7) It's like being in a whole diffrent world. (8) You'll remember the experience for a long time.

What change should be made in sentence 3?

A) Change usually to usualy

B) Add a comma after clear

C) Change see to sea

D) Change for to of

B) Add a comma after clear

500

The ice-cold treat that we all love was invented by accident. An 11-year-old boy did so in 1905. Frank Epperson mixed powered soda and water in a glass with a stirring stick. He left it on his porch one chilly night in San Francisco. The temperatures dropped below freezing.
Frank went outside the next morning and saw a treat. His mix had frozen into a tasty treat with a stick to hold it.
In 1923, Epperson began to sell his “Episicle” at a park in California. Consumers enjoyed the cold treats very much. His own children referred to the treat at Pop’s ‘sicle. They encouraged him to change the name. Epperson agreed. The treat became popsicles.
Two years later, he went into business with a company that distributed or shared them all over the country. They are still enjoyed by many today.

What is most likely true about this passage?

A) The author gives steps on how to make a popsicle on your own.
B) The author explains why the popsicle was invented. The author explains why the popsicle was invented.
C) The author tells about a young boy who invented the popsicle.
D)The author is trying to persuade the readers to buy more popsicles.

C) The author tells about a young boy who invented the popsicle.