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English
2nd Quarter Study Guide
Name: …………………………………………
Class: ………………………………………

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Topics included in our final quiz:

Genres:
Fantasy -Poetry -Letter
Reading skills:
-Literary elements (characters – setting – plot)
-Theme -Author’s point of view
-Elements of poetry
Vocabulary:
-Vocabulary lists : 1 ‘ Scaredy Squirrel’/ 2 ‘ Dear Primo’ / 3 ‘The Upside-Down
Boy’, and 4 ‘ Dear Dragon’.
Grammar:
-Simple and compound sentences
- Action verbs
- Runon sentence
-Abstract and concrete nouns
-Regular and irregular singular and plural nouns

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Reading Genre & Skills

Elements of Poetry

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A Poem for Little Adventurers

In the jungle, jaguars jump,

Through tall trees, they twist and thump.
Like lightning, they dash and dart,
With a wild and beating heart.

Bouncing bunnies hop and play,

In the jungle, they dance all day.
As bright as stars in the night,
Their laughter fills the air with light.

The river flows like a silver snake,

Winding softly, it starts to wake.
With whispers sweet, it sings a song,
In nature's arms, we all belong.
Answer the following questions:

1- What is an example of alliteration in the poem?

a) "Bouncing bunnies" b) "nature`s arms" c) "Silver snake"

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2- Which two words rhyme in the poem?

a) Jungle and jump b) Play and day c) Heart and dart

3- What phrase is repeated in the poem?

a) "In the jungle" b) "Like lightning" c) "With a wild"

4- What is a simile used in the poem?

a) "The river flows" b) "Like lightning, they dash" c) "Jaguars jump"

5- What is a metaphor found in the poem?

a) "The river flows like a silver snake"
b) "Their laughter fills the air"
c) "In nature's arms"

6- Which line contains alliteration?

a) "Through tall trees" b) "In the sun" c) "With whispers sweet"

7- What two words rhyme in the first stanza?

a) dart and heart b) Beating and heart c) Wild and beating

8- What is an example of repetition in the poem?

a) "In the jungle" b) "Bouncing bunnies" c) "Winding softly"

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The Gingerbread Man's Lament

Oh, I’m the Gingerbread Man, so sweet and so spry,

But I’m feeling like sad, oh me, oh my!

I ran from the oven, so warm and so bright,

But now I’m alone in the cold, dark night.

I dashed past the baker, I leaped with delight,

But the fox came a-calling, oh what a fright!

“Run, run, as fast as you can!” I did flee,

But now I just wish I could sit by a tree.

With icing and gumdrops, I once was so grand,

But now I’m just crumbs, oh, isn’t it bland?

So if you see me, please lend me a hand,

For I’m just a lost cookie in this lonely land.

Answer the following questions:

1- What is an example of alliteration in the poem?

a) "Gingerbread Man" b) "Cold, dark night" c) "Run, run"

2- Which two words rhyme in the poem?

a) Bright and night b) Sweet and spry c) Flee and tree

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3- What phrase is repeated in the poem?

a) "Oh me, oh my" b) "Run, run" c) "So sweet"

4- What is a personification used in the poem?

a) "bland, land" b) "I ran from the oven" c) " With icing and gumdrops "

5- What is a metaphor found in the poem?

a) "I’m just crumbs" b) "I’m the Gingerbread Man" c) "A lost cookie"

6- Which line contains alliteration?

a) "So warm and so bright" b) "With icing and gumdrops" c) "Oh, isn’t it bland?"

7- What two words rhyme in the third stanza?

a) Just and bland b) hand and bland c) Just and crumbs

8- What is an example of repetition in the poem?

a) "Oh, isn’t it bland?" b) "Run, run" c) "So sweet and so spry"

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The Magical Forest Adventure

Once upon a time, in a magical forest filled with sparkling trees, lived a brave little squirrel
named Sammy. One sunny day, Sammy met a wise old owl named Oliver. “Hello, Sammy! I
need your help! The Rainbow Bridge that connects our forest to the Land of Dreams is
broken. Without it, the dreams of all the animals will fade away!”

“I’ll help you, Oliver!” Sammy exclaimed. They set off to find magical crystals needed to
repair the bridge. Along the way, they met a friendly rabbit named Ruby, who wanted to help
too.

Together, they gathered the crystals and returned to the Rainbow Bridge. With Oliver’s
wisdom, they placed the crystals in the right spots, and the bridge sparkled with colors! The
animals cheered as the bridge was restored. Sammy, Oliver, and Ruby learned that teamwork
and friendship could overcome any challenge.

Answer the following questions:

1- What sub- genre is this story?

a) Mystery b) Fantasy c) Non-fiction

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2- Where does the story take place?

a) In a city b) In a magical forest c) On a farm

3- Who is the main character of the story?

a) Oliver the owl b) Ruby the rabbit c) Sammy the squirrel

4- What character trait best describes Sammy?

a) Shy b) Brave c) Lazy

5- What major event happens in the story?

a) Sammy finds a treasure

b) The Rainbow Bridge is broken

c) Sammy goes to school

6- What lesson do the characters learn?

a) To be quiet b) To work alone

c) That teamwork and friendship are important

7- Who helps Sammy and Oliver on their adventure?

a) A fox b) A rabbit named Ruby c) A deer

8- What do the animals cheer for at the end of the story?

a) A party b) The restored Rainbow Bridge c) A race

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The Enchanted Garden

In a small village, there was a hidden garden filled with colorful flowers and sparkling
butterflies. This was no ordinary garden; it was enchanted! A kind fairy named Bella lived
there, with shimmering wings and a gentle smile. Bella loved to help the plants grow and
make the garden beautiful.

One day, Bella noticed that the flowers were wilting. “Oh no! I need to find the magic water
to save them!” she exclaimed. Bella set off on a quest to find the water, flying over hills and
through the woods.

Along the way, she met a clever little fox named Felix. “I can help you find the magic
water!” said Felix, his eyes shining with excitement. Together, they traveled to the Crystal
Lake, where the magic water flowed.

When they arrived, they saw that the lake was guarded by a grumpy old turtle named Tilly.
“To pass, you must answer my riddle,” Tilly said. Bella and Felix listened carefully and
worked together to solve the riddle. With a smile, Tilly let them through.

They filled a jar with the magic water and hurried back to the garden. Bella sprinkled the
water on the flowers, and they bloomed brighter than ever! The garden was saved, and Bella
learned that friendship and teamwork can solve any problem.

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Answer the following questions:

1- What sub-genre is this story?

a) Mystery b) Fantasy c) Non-fiction

2- Where does the story take place?

a) In a city b) In an enchanted garden c) On a mountain

3- Who is the main character of the story?

a) Tilly the turtle b) Felix the fox c) Bella the fairy

4- What character trait best describes Bella?

a) Lazy b) Kind c) Greedy

5- What major event happens in the story?

a) Bella finds a treasure b) The flowers in the garden start to wilt

c) Bella goes to school

6- What lesson do the characters learn?

a) To be quiet b) That friendship and teamwork are important c) To work alone

7- Who helps Bella on her quest?

a) A rabbit b) A fox named Felix c) A deer

8- What do Bella and Felix need to find to save the garden?

a) Magic seeds b) Magic water c) A magic wand

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Features of a Letter

Features of Point of View

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123 Sunny Lane

Sunnyvale, CA 12345

March 15, 2023

Dear Cousin,

Hi! This is me Leo, and I live in a small town called Sunnyvale. It’s a place where the sun
shines bright, and the flowers bloom all year round. I wanted to tell you about my life here
and how different it is from yours in the big city!

In Sunnyvale, I spend my days playing outside with my friends. We ride our bikes, climb
trees, and have picnics in the park. The air smells sweet, and the birds sing beautiful songs. I
love the sound of laughter and the feeling of the warm sun on my face.

I know you live in a busy city with tall buildings and lots of people. I can only imagine how
exciting it must be! Do you have a favorite place to visit? I bet there are many fun things to
do, like going to museums or watching street performers.

Sometimes, I wish I could visit you and see all the amazing things you talk about. But I also
love my home here in Sunnyvale. It’s peaceful and full of nature. I hope you can come to
visit me one day, and we can explore the woods together!

Take care, and write back soon!

Your cousin,

Leo

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Answer the following questions:

1- What point of view is the letter written from?

a) First person b) Second person c) Third person

2- What genre does this letter belong to?

a) Fiction b) Non-fiction

3- What does the word "bloom" mean in the context of the letter?

a) To grow b) To wilt c) To hide

4- How does Leo feel about his life in Sunnyvale?

a) Sad b) Excited c) Bored

5- What is the setting of the letter?

a) A big city b) A small town called Sunnyvale c) A forest

6- What can we infer about Leo’s feelings towards his cousin’s life in the city?

a) He thinks it’s boring. b) He is jealous of it. c) He finds it exciting and wants to visit.

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Emily's Address

789 Oak Avenue

Springfield, IL 62701

April 15, 2023

343 Northview Avenue

Hampshire , IL 73456

Dear Manager,

I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Emily, and I am writing to express my
dissatisfaction with my recent experience at your restaurant, The Cozy Corner, on April 10,
2023.

During my visit, I encountered several issues that I believe need to be addressed. First, the
service was extremely slow. I waited over 30 minutes for my order, and when it finally
arrived, my meal was cold. Additionally, the staff seemed overwhelmed and unhelpful,
which made the experience even more frustrating.

I have always enjoyed dining at The Cozy Corner, and I was disappointed to see such a
decline in service quality. I believe that every customer deserves prompt and courteous
service, and I hope that you will take my feedback seriously.

I would appreciate a response regarding how you plan to improve the situation. Thank you
for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Emily

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Answer the following questions:

1- What point of view is the letter written from?

a) First person b) Second person c) Third person

2- What sub-genre does this letter belong to?

a) Mystery b) Non-fiction Narrative c) Letter

3- What does the word "dissatisfaction" mean in the context of the letter?

a) Happiness b) Unhappiness or disappointment c) Confusion

4- How does Emily feel about her experience at the restaurant?

a) Satisfied b) Frustrated c) Indifferent

5- What is the setting of the letter?

a) A big city b) A restaurant called The Cozy Corner c) A park

6- What can we infer about Emily’s expectations for the restaurant?

a) She expects poor service.

b) She expects good service based on her previous experiences.

c) She has never been to the restaurant before.

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Vocabulary
List 1:

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List 2:

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List 3:

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List 4:

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Choose the correct word for each sentence:

march venturing hydrant steep

speed costumes breezy assigned

emergency video conductor predictable

drastic consult distract block

projects

1- We are …………………………into
venturing the forest to explore new trails.

2- The ending of the movie was ………………………

predictable because I guessed it right away.

3- In case of an ……………………….,
emergency call 911 for help.

4- I will ……………………..
consult my teacher if I have questions about the homework.

distract
5- It’s hard to concentrate when my little brother tries to ……………………… me.

6- The weather took a …………………….

drastic turn when the storm suddenly arrived.

7- I watched a funny ……………………

video of puppies playing on my tablet.

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8- The firefighters used the ………………………

hydrant to get water for the fire.

9- I had to search for the ball around the ………………….

block near our home.

costumes
10- We wore colorful …………………….. for the school play.

11- They celebrate and ………………………..

march in the streets the whole day.

12- The hill was too ……………………

steep for me to ride my bike up without stopping.

13- The car was going at a high ………………………….on

speed the highway.

breezy
14- It was a ……………… day, perfect for flying kites in the park.

15- The train ……………………

conductor announced the next stop over the loudspeaker.

16- We are working on Math ……………….

project to present at the fair.

assigned
17- The teacher …………………………… the new homework on Edupage.

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Grammar:
Combine each pair of sentences. Use a comma and the word and
or but.

1- I wanted to go to the park.It started to rain.

….…………………………………………………………………………………
( but )
……………………………………………………………………………………
2- She loves to read books.She also enjoys writing stories.
….…………………………………………………………………………………
( and / but )
……………………………………………………………………………………

3- The dog barked loudly.The cat slept peacefully.

….…………………………………………………………………………………
( and )
……………………………………………………………………………………

4- We went to the beach.The water was too cold to swim.

….…………………………………………………………………………………
( but )
……………………………………………………………………………………

5- He studied hard for the test.He still felt nervous.

….…………………………………………………………………………………
( yet )
……………………………………………………………………………………

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6- The sun was shining brightly.The wind was chilly.

….…………………………………………………………………………………
( but / and )
……………………………………………………………………………………

7- I enjoy playing soccer.I also like basketball.

….…………………………………………………………………………………
( and / but )
……………………………………………………………………………………

8- She baked cookies for the party.She forgot to bring them.

….…………………………………………………………………………………
( yet / but )
……………………………………………………………………………………

9- The movie was exciting.It was too long.

….…………………………………………………………………………………
( but )
……………………………………………………………………………………

10- He loves to ride his bike.He prefers to walk sometimes.

….…………………………………………………………………………………
( but / and )
……………………………………………………………………………………

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:by adding a period or a conjunctions run-on sentence eCorrect th

1-I wanted to go for a walk it was raining outside.

….…………………………………………………………………………………
( but )
……………………………………………………………………………………

2- She loves to read books she goes to the library every week.

….…………………………………………………………………………………
( so )
……………………………………………………………………………………
3- The dog barked loudly the cat ran away.

….…………………………………………………………………………………
( so / and / but )
……………………………………………………………………………………
4- We went to the park it was a sunny day.

….…………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………
( and )

5- He studied for the test he wanted to do well.

….…………………………………………………………………………………
( because )
……………………………………………………………………………………
6- The movie was exciting it was also very long.

….…………………………………………………………………………………
( but / and )
……………………………………………………………………………………
7- I enjoy playing soccer I also like basketball.

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….…………………………………………………………………………………
( and )
……………………………………………………………………………………

8- She baked cookies for the party she forgot to bring them.

….…………………………………………………………………………………
( but )
……………………………………………………………………………………
9- The weather was nice we decided to go for a hike.

….…………………………………………………………………………………
( so )
……………………………………………………………………………………
10-He loves to ride his bike he prefers to walk sometimes.

….…………………………………………………………………………………
( but / and / yet )
……………………………………………………………………………………

Read each sentence and circle the action verb:

1-The dog barked loudly as the children played in the yard.

2-She ran quickly to the store, but it closed just before she arrived.

3-The children enjoyed playing soccer, even though it started to rain.

4-He jumped over the puddle, but his shoes got wet anyway.

5-They cooked dinner together while the music played softly in the background.

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6-The cat chased the mouse, but it escaped under the couch.

7-I wrote a letter to my friend, and she responded with excitement.

8-We hiked up the mountain, where we discovered a hidden waterfall.

9-She danced gracefully, while her friends cheered from the audience.

10-The teacher explained the lesson, and the students listened attentively.

Choose the correct abstract noun

1-Her…………………. was evident in the way she helped others

a) Kindness

b) Kind

c) Kindly

2-The team's …………………… was a result of their hard work and dedication.

a) Success

b) Succeed

c) Successful

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3-His …………………… in the face of danger inspired everyone around him.

a) Brave

b) Bravery

c) Bravely

4-The teacher praised her students for their ………………….. in the project.

a) Create

b) Creative

c) Creativity

5-She felt a sense of …………………………… when she received the good news.

a) Happy

b) Happiness

c) Happily

6-The artist expressed her ……………… through her beautiful paintings.

a) Emotion

b) Emotional

c) Emotions

7-His ……………………….. earned him the trust of his friends.

a) Honest

b) Honesty

c) Honestly
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8-The child's laughter filled the room with ………………….

a) Joyful

b) Joy

c) Enjoy

9-Their ………………………… grew stronger over the years.

a) Friend

b) Friendly

c) Friendship

10-She showed great …………………………… in achieving her goals.

a) Determine

b) Determined

c) Determination

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