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WorksheetsNicholson-8 Exam Review B
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
An adjective modifies a noun or a pronoun.
a)
true
b)
false
2.
Using five interjections in one paragraph makes your writing really exciting.
a)
true
b)
false
3.
The three articles are:
a)
a, and, the
b)
the, and, nor
c)
a, an, the
d)
are, a, an
4.
A direct object must always follow what type of verb?
a)
action-transitive
b)
helping
c)
linking
d)
action-intransitive
5.
An example of a Proper noun is...
a)
joy
b)
Peace
c)
Mrs. Smith
d)
river
6.
A topic sentence is found in the intro paragraph only.
a)
true
b)
false
7.
A thesis statement always comes in the second paragraph of an essay.
a)
true
b)
false
8.
Descriptive writing uses sensory images to show the readers the image a writer is trying to project.
a)
true
b)
false
9.
When trying to persuade, it's best to give valid arguments for both sides of the story and support both sides.
a)
true
b)
false
10.
An expository essay is meant to simply convey information to the reader.
a)
true
b)
false
11.
Of the three choices below, select the most well-written sentence.
a)
Many parents worry about their children they really want what is best for them.
b)
Children cause a lot of worry to their parents.
c)
Because they feel quite a responsibility, parents constantly worry about raising their children.
12.
Of the three choices below, select the most well-written sentence.
a)
Dawn is the most calmest time of day for those who head out early to exercise.
b)
While on my early morning run, I embraced the dawn with open arms.
c)
I love to run in the mornings I just like to be alone.
I love to run in the mornings I just like to be alone.
13.
Of the three choices below, select the most well-written sentence.
a)
The young girl who was very shy and lovely as a clear blue sky loved her teacher so much that she brought her flowers the teacher was absolutely delighted.
b)
The young girl happily gave the flowers to her teacher.
c)
With thanks, the teacher excepted the flowers from her student!
14.
"to ensure," "to continue," and "to resume" are all examples of:
a)
prepositional phrases
b)
adverbial clauses
c)
nouns in apposition
d)
infinitive phrases
15.
If your main purpose in writing is to express your feelings, the form of writing you could use is a:
a)
travel essay
b)
journal
c)
office memo
d)
persuasive essay
16.
To begin the writing process, students should start with:
a)
organizing the details of the writing piece
b)
a word web which consists of a lot of mature vocabulary words the writer wants to use in the writing piece
c)
editing and revising
d)
pre-writing
17.
What does a writer need to use in order to link one paragraph to the next paragraph?
a)
transitions
b)
concluding sentences
c)
prepositional phrases
d)
sensory images
18.
"Swing your partner round and round." This is an example of which kind of sentence?
a)
declarative
b)
imperative
c)
interrogative
d)
exclamatory
19.
_____ too late to turn in the assignment since the deadline has passed.
a)
Its
b)
It's
20.
I wondered about that question _____.
a)
to
b)
too
c)
two
21.
If you _____ there, you would have seen the surprise on his face.
a)
were
b)
we're
c)
where
22.
Please let them know if ______ going to attend.
a)
your
b)
you're
23.
I know everything will be ____.
a)
all right
b)
alright
24.
I was not able to ____ if the winners were announced.
a)
here
b)
hear
25.
All 8th graders need to turn in ____ pictures to the office.
a)
their
b)
there
c)
they're
26.
The students paraded ____ the halls during the clap-around.
a)
threw
b)
through
27.
The students were ____ for the assembly.
a)
all together
b)
altogether
28.
We had ____ completed the assignment.
a)
all ready
b)
already
29.
Your counselor will help ____ you as you sign up for classes at the high school.We had ____ completed the assignement.
a)
advice
b)
advise
30.
He was tried for a ____ offense.
a)
capital
b)
capitol
31.
I need to know ____ you will be ready on time.
a)
whether
b)
weather
32.
I need to know ____ going to run for student council.
a)
whose
b)
who's
33.
"No!" she answered her mother _____.
a)
defiantly
b)
definitely
34.
Can fragments ever be used effectively in writing?
a)
Yes
b)
No
35.
Which group of words is a fragment?
a)
After dinner, Caroline made some hot spiced cider, and April arranged a plate of fancy Christmas cookies.
b)
dozens of cookies
c)
Just about then the guests started to arrive.
d)
Ken and Toby came first, looking slightly embarrassed to be visiting where a girl lived.
Ken and Toby came first, looking slightly embarrassed to be visiting where a girl lived.
36.
Many adverbs end in --ly
a)
true
b)
false
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