1. “The Fast and Fuel Efficient” and “Teens Opens Doors”
Unit 4 test review
“The Fast and Fuel Efficient”
and
“Teens Opens Doors”

2. Fast and Fuel Efficient
What did you learn about problem and solution text structure that will help you the next time you read nonfiction?

3. Fast and Fuel Efficient
What did you like and not like about “The Fast and the Fuel-Efficient”?

4. “Teens Open Doors”
What did you learn about quotations in nonfiction that will help you the next time you read nonfiction?

5. “Teens Open Doors”
What did you like and not like about “Teens Open Doors”?

6. Vocabulary Aggressive means Being Active Bored Ready to Fight
Interesting

7. Vocabulary To assemble a bookshelf means to Fill it up Give it away
Put it together
Move it around

8. Vocabulary A device is a Design for a special car
Contest with a cash prize
Driver who goes very fast
Tool used for a particular job

9. Vocabulary To be efficient means to Travel at high speeds
Fix by replacing a part
Complete without any help
Work well without wasting energy

10. Vocabulary Environment refers to All the ways we communicate
All the things that surround us
All the things that interest us
All the ways we use energy

11. Vocabulary An obstacle is something that Fits tightly Stops pain
Fills a need
Gets in the way

12. Vocabulary A solution is A personal opinion A scientific experiment
An answer to a problem
An opportunity to try again

13. Vocabulary Technology is The way a team works together
The use of scientific knowledge
The rate at which something grows
The time it takes to complete something

14. The Fast and Fuel Efficient
True/False: This sentence states the problem:
For the moment, though, on Locust Street, it was time to cut loose and show off.

15. The Fast and Fuel Efficient
True/False: This sentence states the problem:
At each high-speed pass by Kinsler, 7. the cars student builders whooped and cheered

16. The Fast and Fuel Efficient
True/False: This sentence states the problem:
When he pused the pedal, the engine revved, but nothing happened at the wheels.

17. The Fast and Fuel Efficient
True/False: This sentence states the problem:
They moved around the car with pit crew precision and removed the engine cover.

18. The Fast and Fuel Efficient
Winning another Tour de Sol championship might help solve several problems. Which of these is one of those problems?
How to get training as a race car driver
How to get a passing grade to graduate
How to develop an axle that will not break
How to have more opportunities after high school

19. The Fast and Fuel Efficient
Which problem could hybrid cars like the Attack help to solve?
People drive too fast on the highways
Axles are not reliable and break often
Traditional fuels harm the environment
Performance cars can only seat two people

20. The Fast and Fuel Efficient
The West Philadelphia team memvers were able to solve many technical problems by being
Friendly
Wealthy
Creative
attractive

21. The Fast and Fuel Efficient
What is this news feature mostly about?
Why it is important to work together as a team to accomplish a goal
How the auto industry develops cars that get better speed and gas mileage

22. The Fast and Fuel Efficient
Hauger did not provide the students with
Money
Training
Support
encouragement

23. The Fast and Fuel Efficient
Why does the author mention the cost to develop the Attack?
To show that the students needed to borrow money
To emphasize that the students’ work was remarkable

24. The Fast and Fuel Efficient
Read and answer the question:
Simon Hauger, 36-year-old head of the school’s Electric Vehicle Team and mastermind of the project, looked into the tangle of wires, pipes and hoses.
What does the author think of Hauger?

25. Teens Open Doors
Which quotation helps you relate to the feelings of the people in the article?
“It was just beyond what you would’ve expected their achievements to be”
“When I first saw the actual locker, I was touched that the kids had built this for me.”

26. The Fast and Fuel Efficient
This article includes a quotation by Paul Moskevits. His job title is mentioned to show that
He knows a lot about the subject.
He was an honest judge at the fair.

27. Teens Open Doors Read and answer the question:
“There was a lot of trial and error along the way,” Smallwood said. “Especially trying to fit the parts together and trying to get things to work and to have everything centered so the deadbolt would come across and strike the plate at the right time.”
What is the purpose of this quotation?
To give details
To give opinion

28. Teens Open Doors
Why does the author include a quotation from the president of the Haverhill Rotary Club?
To reveal surprising information about the design fair
To provide an opinion from someone from outside the school

29. Teens Open Doors
The teens in this article are opening doors from themselves and
People with special needs
People with special training

30. Teens Open Doors This passage is mostly about Disabilities Inventions
Business
Contests

31. Teens Open Doors The students in this article used their knowledge to
Find a creative way to assist another student
Convince school officials to make a change
Get jobs as engineers

32. Teens Open Doors Read the question and answer in full sentences:
Why does the author make Molly Risk and important part of the article?

33. Grammar
Everyone ____________ to watch the race
Want
Wants

34. Grammar
Someone suddenly _____________ the signal to start.
Give
Gives

35. Grammar Many of the students _________ the value of hard work.
Understand
understands

36. Grammar
A few ________ the water in our local reservoir.
Study
studies

37. Grammar
All of the teams ______ cars.
Build
Builds

38. Grammar
Most of the scientists ______ that cars are part of the problem.
Agree
agrees

39. Grammar
Teens should study biology. They need a strong background in _______. it
them

40. Grammar
Answer the question with a sentence. Use indefinite pronouns and verbs correctly.
Are most of your neighbors concerned about air pollution? Examples:
Yes, most of them are concerned.
No, few of my neighbors care.
Yes, everybody cares about the environment.

41. Grammar
Answer the question with a sentence. Use indefinite pronouns and verbs correctly.
Do all of the cars pollute air? Explain.
Examples:
No, some of the cars do not pollute.
Yes, many cars pollute the air.

42. Grammar
Use the following indefinite pronoun to talk about one of the stories we read: Most

43. Grammar
Use the following indefinite pronoun to talk about one of the stories we read:
Any

44. Grammar
Use the following indefinite pronoun to talk about one of the stories we read:
None

45. Grammar
Use the following indefinite pronoun to talk about one of the stories we read:
All

46. Grammar
Use the following indefinite pronoun to talk about one of the stories we read:
Nobody

47. Grammar
Use the following indefinite pronoun to talk about one of the stories we read:
Someone

48. Grammar
Use the following indefinite pronoun to talk about one of the stories we read:
Many

49. Grammar Read the passage, then answer the question.
Mr. Moskevitz said that a dozen students contributed to the final project. They knew about electronics.
What is the antecedent of “They”?
Students

50. Grammar Read the passage, then answer the question.
Students must use keys to unlock their lockers. They often lose them.
What is the antecedent of “them”?
Keys

51. Grammar Read the passage, then answer the question.
School officials plan to see if the device could be used to help others. It could have a broader application.
What is the antecedent of “It”?
Device

52. Grammar Choose the correct pronoun. Underline the antecedent.
Students in high school must take science. They must be good at (it/them).

53. Grammar Choose the correct pronoun. Underline the antecedent.
Hospitals are happy to have young volunteers. They can offer good medical experience to (it/them).

54. Grammar Choose the correct pronoun. Underline the antecedent.
Larry told his sister how he reached his goal. (He/It) spent years preparing for it.