Dear Diary Vocabulary Test Lesson 18

1 Which of these sentences from the selection states the narrator's opinion?

A Even Principal Shaffer came. B It was really exciting when the Yellow Jackets won the whole tournament! C Today, my mother asked that I fold the clean laundry and take out the trash. D Now, though, I have homework to do and my chores to finish before supper.

9 Which of these is an opinion expressed by the narrator?

A Grandma baked pumpkin bread. B The report was difficult to write. C There is marine life in the Pacific Ocean. D The group of students had Yari do the research.

3 Which of these sentences from the selection states the narrator's opinion?

A Seth is so funny! B We have four weeks to finish our reports. C Today, Ms. Tilden asked my class to write reports. D Our grade is based on the report, so each team member gets the same grade

7 Which word in "Still, we had a great time working together" indicates that the statement is an opinion?

A Still B had C great D working

5 Which word in "Yari loves to do research" indicates that the statement is an opinion?

A loves B to C do D research

2 What does the word required mean as it is used in paragraph 3?

F Done again G Imagined H Called for J Draw

6 Which of the following best describes the narrator?

F Loves to do research G Fast reader H Tells jokes J Loves to write

4 Why is this selection presented as a diary?

F To show that the author lived long ago G To tell what the author thinks and feels H To compare the author to her grandparents J To explain why the author struggles in school

10 Which of these sentences from the selection states a fact in the narrator's life?

F We made a 93 on our report! G I am glad that ordeal is over and we will be getting back to our regular class schedule. H At any rate, I know we will laugh and have a ton of fun. J He is an amazing bowler; I think I have only beaten him three times.

8 What does the word uneventful mean as it is used in paragraph 6?

F a time when families get together G a time when exciting things will occur H a time when little or nothing will happen J a time when two problems must be solved