English II EOC Review

Nobody in a position of responsibility would have given __ permission for such a dangerous activity.
Select the correct pronoun.

• its

• their

• our

• his or her

Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence?
Deliver this important letter to either Marcia or __.

• him

• she

• I

• we

Vincent looked out his bathroom window and was astounded. A chupacabra was standing near his garage munching on garbage from the nearby trashcan. The chupacabra looks up and stares right into Vincent's eyes for a split second before continuing to eat. Very quietly, Vincent flushed the toilet and washed his hands. However, the sound of the toilet flushing caused the beast to run away. Which is the best replacement transition?

• In addition,

• Furthermore,

• On the other hand,

• Consequently,

"Her eyes were like a deep ocean filled with endless mystery." This is an example of ____________________.

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Structure

What is the tone of the following sentence?

• angry

• witty

• suspicious

• elated

Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?

Days later, people would ask why, if the weather had begun to deteriorate, had climbers on the upper mountain not heeded the signs?

• worsen

• improve

• challenge

• brighten

Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?

To my oxygen-depleted mind, the clouds drifting up the grand valley of ice known as the Western Cwm looked innocuous, wispy, insubstantial.

• pleasing

• harmless

• dangerous

• risky

Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?

I arrived at the notorious Hillary Step...a spot that does require a fair amount of technical maneuvering.

• widely known

• dangerous

• protruding

• elevated

Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?

By now tendrils of mist were wrapping across...and lapping at Everest's summit pyramid. No longer did the weather look so benign.

• dangerous

• bad

• harmless

• wonderful

Based on context clues, what is the definition of the underlined word?

... my compadres were dallying, memorializing their arrival at the apex of the planet with photos and high-five...

• edge

• base

• summit

• ridge