English II EOC Review

True or False: The reading passages will help me with EVIDENCE for the essay.

• True

• False

Choose the correct literary term.

• Mood

• Tone

Check all that apply: Paired passages will --

• examine similarities in characters

• explore similar themes

• consider the conflicts presented

• always be short stories

True or False: I SHOULD read the QUESTIONS before reading the passage.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a synonym for 'elated'?

• A) Sad

• B) Joyful

• C) Angry

• D) Confused

Identify the main theme of the passage: 'The importance of perseverance in achieving success.'

• A) Friendship

• B) Perseverance

• C) Wealth

• D) Adventure

Choose the correct sentence structure:

• A) Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by John.

• B) John crossed the finish line running quickly.

• C) The finish line was crossed by John running quickly.

• D) Quickly running, the finish line was crossed by John.

What is the tone of the following sentence? 'The dark clouds loomed ominously over the horizon.'

• A) Cheerful

• B) Optimistic

• C) Foreboding

• D) Indifferent

True or False: The protagonist is always the hero of the story.

• A) True

• B) False

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• A) Neither of the boys are going to the party.

• B) Neither of the boys is going to the party.

• C) Neither of the boys were going to the party.

• D) Neither of the boys be going to the party.