Which sentence uses a participial phrase correctly?

Worn out from the hike, she fell asleep quickly.

She was worn out, from the hike she fell asleep.

Worn out, the hike was long and tiring.

She hike, worn out she fell asleep.

Which example shows a straw man fallacy?

“You think we should fund space travel? So you must not care about people on Earth.”

“I disagree because the evidence is weak.”

“We should wait for more research before deciding.”

“It’s clearly the right choice, and here’s why…”

Which is a red herring fallacy?

Why worry about climate change when people are still hungry?

The statistics don’t support that claim.

Let’s debate the actual point.

We both know that’s not true.

Choose the correct sentence.

Whom is going to the store later?

Which sentence is in passive voice?

The project was completed by the students.

The students completed the project.

The students worked hard on the project.

They turned in their work on time.

Which is an advantage of active voice?

It creates clearer and more direct sentences

Which sentence includes personification?

The sun smiled down on the valley.

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of imagery?

The scent of warm bread drifted from the kitchen, wrapping the room in comfort.

In a story where a character battles their own fear and self-doubt, which of the following statements is most accurate?

The protagonist is also the antagonist.

There is no antagonist in the story.

The antagonist is a person who causes trouble.

The fear is just part of the setting.

Two characters are best friends—one is impulsive and emotional, while the other is rational and cautious. How does this pairing serve the story?

It highlights their opposing traits through contrast.

It introduces a romantic subplot.

It gives the story a balanced narrator.

It adds tension through a power struggle.

A playwright includes a scene where a character alone on stage speaks about their fear of betrayal. What effect does this soliloquy most likely have on the audience?

It reveals the character’s inner conflict.

It sets up the next action sequence.

In a tense courtroom drama, a bumbling intern repeatedly trips and misspeaks, prompting laughter from the audience. What purpose does this character serve?

They provide comic relief to balance the intensity.

They act as a symbol of justice.

They offer a subplot about ambition.

They foreshadow the outcome of the trial.

Which sentence contains an appositive phrase?

“The submersible vehicle, a custom-built machine nicknamed The Ghost, allows them to observe life under conditions of intense pressure and near-total darkness.”

“Though celebrated for his discoveries, Carter remains humble.”

“If organisms can survive in the absence of sunlight, relying instead on chemical energy, then perhaps similar life forms could exist on other planets.”

“These caves, some extending more than a mile below the seafloor, remain largely unmapped.”

Which sentence contains a participial phrase?

“Designed by aerospace engineers and fitted with high-resolution cameras, the machine can withstand crushing depths that would obliterate most conventional equipment.”

“The project, which requires delicate maneuvering of robotic arms and pressure-adapted drones, presents enormous risks—but also the promise of historic discovery.”

“Carter, who believes in the power of collaboration, credited his findings to the team's unified effort.”

“The ocean, vast and unknowable, continues to whisper its secrets to those patient enough to listen and disciplined enough to understand.”

Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase?

“Jonathan Carter, a marine biologist renowned for his research on deep-sea ecosystems, has spent the last decade aboard ships that navigate the world’s most treacherous waters.”

“The jellyfish, which had never been documented before, became the subject of a peer-reviewed article published in a leading journal.”

“Carter encountered a species of jellyfish glowing with bioluminescence, a trait that helps marine animals attract prey or deter predators.”

In the sentence “The project, which requires delicate maneuvering of robotic arms and pressure-adapted drones, presents enormous risks—but also the promise of historic discovery,” what does the word "delicate" mean?

Needing careful and precise handling

Requiring little effort or strength

In the sentence “Carter, once skeptical of astrobiology, now participates in conferences that examine the link between deep-sea science and the search for extraterrestrial life,” what is the meaning of the word "astrobiology"?

The study of the possibility of life on other planets

The study of how biology influences outer space

Which of the following sentences contains imagery?

“The streets, still damp from the overnight downpour, glistened under the growing light, reflecting the neon signs that had only recently turned off.”

“The city itself seemed alive, a creature awakening from a long slumber.”

“The city was alive with activity, but everyone seemed calm.”

“Everything was quiet for now, but that silence, like the calm before a storm, was temporary.”

Which of the following is an example of personification?

“The wind whispered through the alleyways, carrying with it the promises of new beginnings.”

“The streets began to fill as people hurried along, each with their own mission, each moving in rhythmic parallel to the others.”

“The city itself seemed alive, a creature awakening from a long slumber.”

“The buildings, their towering forms reaching into the sky, were like silent sentinels, standing watch over the city’s restless soul.”

Which of the following sentences demonstrates parallel structure?

“The streets, still empty, promised a new day of opportunities, of struggles, and of triumphs.”

“The city began to wake, and soon, it was bustling with life.”

“As the city began to wake, the contrast between the stillness of the dawn and the noise of the coming day became more evident.”

“The buildings, their towering forms reaching into the sky, were like silent sentinels, standing watch over the city’s restless soul.”

In the sentence “The buildings, their towering forms reaching into the sky, were like silent sentinels, standing watch over the city’s restless soul,” what is the meaning of the word "sentinels"?

Watchful figures or objects that stand guard

Buildings that are constantly under construction

People who are always moving through the city

In the sentence “The city itself seemed alive, a creature awakening from a long slumber,” what is the meaning of the word "dormant"?

In a state of rest or inactivity

In the process of becoming visible

Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?

After the meeting, we went to lunch, and discussed our plans for the project.

After the meeting we went to lunch and discussed our plans for the project.

After the meeting, we went to lunch and discussed our plans, for the project.

After the meeting we went, to lunch, and discussed our plans for the project.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas to separate items in a list?

I need to buy apples, bananas, and oranges.

I need to buy apples, bananas and oranges.

I need to buy, apples bananas and oranges.

I need to buy apples bananas, and oranges.

Which of the following sentences uses "who" and "whom" correctly?

The student, who I helped yesterday, passed the test.

The teacher, whom gave the lecture, is very knowledgeable.

The girl, whom won the award, thanked everyone for their support.

The person, who you should talk to, is in the office.

Why does Tybalt challenge Romeo to a duel?

Romeo is a Montague and snuck into the Capulet party.

Romeo insulted him at the Capulet feast.

Tybalt wants to prove his loyalty to Lord Capulet.

What role does Friar Laurence play in Romeo and Juliet’s relationship?

He secretly marries them to end the family feud.

He advises them to end their romance.

He tells Juliet’s parents about the marriage.

He arranges Juliet’s marriage to Paris.

What causes Romeo’s banishment from Verona?

He threatens Paris in the Capulet tomb.

What is the main reason the tragic ending of Romeo and Juliet occurs?

Romeo is unaware of Friar Laurence’s plan.

Juliet chooses Paris over Romeo.

Mercutio and Benvolio mislead Romeo.

The Capulets discover Juliet’s secret.

Which of the following is an example of a straw man fallacy?

My opponent wants to shut down all factories and destroy the economy in the name of the environment!

We should consider stricter environmental regulations.

We should look into the economic effects before making a decision.

Let’s invite scientists to share their research on climate change.

Which of the following is an example of a red herring fallacy?

Improving lunches won’t help. What we really need is to win more football games.

We need to improve school lunches.

Better lunches can support student health and learning.

Let’s analyze the nutrition budget first.

Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?

The new policy was approved by the committee after much debate.

The committee approved the new policy after much debate.

The teacher returned the graded essays to the students.

The students organized a fundraiser for the local shelter.

Which revision changes the following sentence from passive voice to active voice? "The novel was analyzed by the students in their final essays."

The students wrote essays analyzing the novel.

The final essays were analyzed by the students in the novel.

An analysis was done on the novel by the students.

The novel analyzed the students in their final essays.

What is the best definition of iambic pentameter?

A ten-syllable line with five pairs of alternating unstressed and stressed syllables

A line of poetry that uses five rhyming words in a row

A rhythmic pattern that uses three stressed syllables followed by one unstressed syllable

A poem with ten lines, each starting with a stressed syllable

Final Exam Study Guide

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English

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9th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS

RL.8.3, RI.9-10.4, RL.8.10

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60 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which character serves as a peacemaker in the early scenes of the play?

Tybalt

Mercutio

Benvolio

Paris

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What literary device is most present in Juliet’s line, “Parting is such sweet sorrow”?

Hyperbole

Paradox

Metaphor

Simile

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?

He believes in their love

He wants to rebel against the families

He hopes it will end the feud

He is pressured by Juliet

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Before we leave let’s grab snacks water and napkins.

Before, we leave let’s grab snacks water and napkins.

Before we leave let’s, grab snacks, water and napkins.

Before we leave, let’s grab snacks, water, and napkins.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence that has an unnecessary comma.

The students studied, all night for the final exam.

My brother, who just graduated, is moving to Seattle.

After dinner, we went for a walk.

She wants to visit Italy, France, and Spain.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence includes an appositive phrase?

My friend plays piano and violin.

My dog, a golden retriever, loves to swim.

The sun set behind the mountains.

He went to the store because he was hungry.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of an appositive phrase in a sentence?

To rename or explain a noun

To describe an action

To show contrast

To indicate time

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Final Exam Study Guide

60 questions

Which character serves as a peacemaker in the early scenes of the play?

What literary device is most present in Juliet’s line, “Parting is such sweet sorrow”?

Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Choose the sentence that has an unnecessary comma.

Which sentence includes an appositive phrase?

What is the purpose of an appositive phrase in a sentence?

Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: “Laughing loudly, the children chased each other across the playground.”

Which sentence uses a participial phrase correctly?

Which example shows a straw man fallacy?

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