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Common Assessment #1 Review
Common Assessment #1 Review
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A reading comprehension assessment using elements of fiction and figurative language terms.
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1
Which sentence is an example of alliteration?
Thunder boomed in the sky.
The sun sank slowly behind the mountains.
I am so hungry I could eat ten whole pizzas.
She runs as fast as a speeding bullet.
2
Which of the following are examples of reference materials?
diaries, tall tales, fables
novels, plays, short stories
atlas, encyclopedia, almanac
folk tales, fairy tales, fantasies
3
Chuck Noland, Tom Hanks's character in Castaway, is stranded on a deserted island.
Example of an external conflict
Example of an internal conflict
4
Which sentence is an example of onomatopoeia?
We ran for days and days.
The water dripped as slow as molasses.
The trees danced in the breeze.
The fly buzzed around the food.
5
What are the three main types of author's purpose?
persuade, inform, entertain
describe, inform, entertain
inform, persuade, describe
6
What is an example of personification?
The bee buzzed around the flowers.
He is as messy as a pig.
Penny picked a pink pig.
The rain danced as it hit the ground.
7
How do context clues help a reader?
figure out the prefix or suffix in a word
figure out how to pronounce the word
figure out the spelling of a word
figure out the meaning of a word
8
What is the order of events in a reading selection?
main idea
summary
sequence
prediction
9
Which word has a suffix similar to the word thankfully?
carefully
supply
reply
10
Which is an example of a metaphor?
Sandy Cheeks was a hungry bear.
Plankton prepares pungent chum.
Mr. Krabs is a miser like Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge.
Spongebob sings several songs.
11
What is a group of letters that come before a root?
suffix
base
prefix
12
When you contrast two or more items, you look at their _______________.
similarities
differences
13
How is main idea defined?
facts, statements, and examples in a reading passage
order of events in reading passage
what the reading selection is mostly about
a statement about will happen or might happen in the future
14
Which are examples of supporting details in a reading selection?
drawing conclusions
predictions
facts, statements, and/or examples
analogies
15
What is a group of letters that come after the root?
suffix
base
prefix
16
An author develops a character through speech, actions, and/or thoughts.
True
False
17
Which graphic organizer is used to compare and contrast items?
Venn diagram
Timeline
Flow Chart
18
What is a statement about what will happen or might happen in the future?
inference
drawing conclusions
prediction
judgement
19
The Burj Khalifa, in the United Arab Emirates, is the tallest building in the world.
This is a fact
This is an opinion
This is a prediction
This is an analogy
20
When you see your friend in the hall crying, you think she is sad about her mom being sick.
You are stating a fact.
You have made an inference.
You are comparing her to your cousin.
You have made a judgement about her.
21
Which is an example of a simile?
The diamond is a bright star.
He was so tired he could sleep for ten years.
The sun smiles on us daily.
The diamond shines as bright as a star.
22
What is an example of an internal conflict?
Peeta is brainwashed and tortured by the Peacekeepers.
Katniss must decide to kill President Snow or President Coin
Katniss fights other tributes to survive.
The districts don't agree with President Snow's laws.
23
What is it called when the main points of a reading selection are restated?
prediction
inference
summary
analogy
24
When you compare two or more things, you look at their ___________________.
differences
similarities
25
Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.
This is an analogy
This is a fact
This is an opinion
This is a supporting detail
26
Which word has a prefix similar to the word indecision?
incorrect
inner
infer
27
Which one is an example of nonfiction?
newspaper article
fairy tale
mystery
historical fiction
28
Blue is to sky as green is to grass.
This is an example of a supporting detail
This is an example of an analogy
This is an example of a hyperbole
This is an example of alliteration
29
What is figurative language?
Language that is not literal.
Language that means exactly what is said.
Language that is no longer taught.
30
What is an example of a hyperbole?
The flowers danced in the sunlight.
The boy ate so much pizza he thought he would explode.
Sally sailed silently around the lake.
You are a shining star.
