EOC English II Review

Which sentence uses the correct pronoun?

• Honestly, Jason is always earlier to class than I.

• Lacey says her little brother is as tall as her.

• Just between you and I, the homework is hard.

• I am closer to finishing the book than him.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a transitional word or phrase?

• As an example

• Likewise

• He said

• On the other hand

The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work is its...

• theme

• author's purpose

• personification

• tone

What is the tone of the letter?

• affectionate

• irreverent

• irreverent

• apologetic

The___look on the young lad's face told me that she was somewhere else, and it would be difficult to get her attention.

• Elated

• Licentious

• Pensive

• Felonious

Jack's only complaint was that the ________ he was paid hardly reflected the responsibility placed upon him.

• compulsory

• denizen

• picayune

• pittance

The __________ shown him by his neighbors after the robbery touched him dearly.

• infinitesimal

• solicitude

• inordinate

• acquiesce

I'm captain of the soccer team And scored the winning goal. I'm strong and smart and good at math And I'm on the honor roll. I have perfect, chiseled cheekbones, And I dress the latest fads. You can see my flawless, handsome face On several TV ads. This year, I won the talent show And was homecoming king And got the lead in the school play And won lots of other things. The girls think I'm the coolest guy. My rank is understood. Do you wonder why I always win? It's cuz I'm just that good. What is the tone of the poem?

• arrogant

• dejected

• ashamed

• respectful

A Boy with Dreams

by A. Gautam

Willy waited every night to wake up and turn into Batman.

He had the jaw that looked intimidating in a cowl,

and the perfect chin with a hint of toughness—

full lips—an embodiment of strength.

But he had the eyes of a poet—searching meaning,

and looking beyond what is seen.

When he looked at the city from his balcony,

he was learning to swim in the world—

growing up to be a man was tougher than it seemed.

He was a boy with dreams.

He wanted wings.

Which statement best describes the purpose of this passage?

• A. It's a persuasive selection on how to sleep and dream.

• B. It's an entertaining piece about a young boy's dreams.

• C. It's an instructive work on how to live and dream big.

• D. It's an informative article about a confused dreamer.

If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all! Which word is a synonym of "curtail"?

• A. reduce

• B. follow

• C. behind

• D. buy