WorksheetsEnglish MP2 2016
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 19mins
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Class
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1.
Which of the following would be the best inference based on this passage...
Mercy never raised her voice or reprimanded a child even if the child was arrogant or belligerent.
Mercy never raised her voice or reprimanded a child even if the child was arrogant or belligerent.
a)
Mercy had patience.
b)
Mercy worshipped God.
c)
Mercy never raised her voice.
d)
Mercy deserves a medal.
2.
Identify the figurative language and the two items compared.
His anger erupted and red hot words spewed from his mountainous form.
His anger erupted and red hot words spewed from his mountainous form.
a)
simile, anger/mountain
b)
metaphor, anger/volcano
c)
personification, words/volcano
d)
idiom, words/mountain
3.
After playing football on the cold January day, his fingers were like icicles.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
hot chocolate
4.
The porcupine fish has quills just like a porcupine's. It uses the quills to protect itself against other fish. The porcupine fish can also blow itself up with water to look like a balloon. The teeth of the porcupine fish grow together so that they form a beak. You can infer that the porcupine fish:
a)
looks like most fish
b)
has no enemies
c)
can disguise itself
d)
is always a predator
5.
Sam had a plan up his sleeve in case his father refused to allow his birthday party.
a)
imagery
b)
cliche
c)
symbolism
d)
thesis
6.
Jenny always dog ears her pages to keep the place in the book she is reading
a)
folds over into the book spine in a rectangular shape
b)
highlights
c)
adds a Post-It note
d)
bends down in a triangular tab
7.
Is the following sentence active or passive?
The man was sad during the concert.
The man was sad during the concert.
a)
active
b)
passive
8.
Is the following sentence active or passive?
Tears rolled down his face in thin salty rivulets.
Tears rolled down his face in thin salty rivulets.
a)
passive
b)
active
9.
Which of the following words in the sentence below needs to be removed?
During dinner my dad got up and strolled into the kitchen.
During dinner my dad got up and strolled into the kitchen.
a)
strolled
b)
dad
c)
my
d)
got
10.
Which part of speech causes confusion in the following sentence?
After the long concert, she spoke to him about her violent fight with her.
After the long concert, she spoke to him about her violent fight with her.
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
pronoun
11.
Which of the following sentences would best fit into the passage below?
Many people made a pilgrimage to the Massachusetts Bay colony during the late 1600's. Some were Puritans, Shakers, and Quakers. These individuals worked and prayed while they farmed the land.
Many people made a pilgrimage to the Massachusetts Bay colony during the late 1600's. Some were Puritans, Shakers, and Quakers. These individuals worked and prayed while they farmed the land.
a)
Their trip was taken across the Atlantic.
b)
Indentured servants were basically paid slaves.
c)
Indians were invaded and killed.
d)
King James was a tyrant.
12.
How many paragraphs bare minimum is an essay?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
13.
Which of the following is a complete sentence?
a)
Leave me alone.
b)
The man in the yellow suit smoking the Cuban cigar.
c)
Driving down the road.
d)
As I entered the cafeteria and looked around.
14.
The genre of the passage below is most likely which of the four?
He would work the day shift as postmaster general, but at night, Anthony Trollope was an author.
He would work the day shift as postmaster general, but at night, Anthony Trollope was an author.
a)
science fiction
b)
biography
c)
fantasy
d)
autobiography
15.
Read following term: _officiating___ in the sentence provided. The word most likely means...
Sarah was a referee for her little cousin's basketball game, and she was committed to officiating fairly.
Sarah was a referee for her little cousin's basketball game, and she was committed to officiating fairly.
a)
being formal and neat
b)
enforcing the rules
c)
cheering her cousin on
d)
helping her cousin win
16.
Read following term: _verdant in the sentence provided. The word most likely means...
Mary drove her grandmother through the thick forests of the pine filled Adirondacks in the summer to admire the rich verdant scenery.
Mary drove her grandmother through the thick forests of the pine filled Adirondacks in the summer to admire the rich verdant scenery.
a)
dangerous
b)
snowy
c)
peaceful
d)
green
17.
What are the three parts of an essay?
a)
beginning, middle, end
b)
bibliography, body, conclusion
c)
introduction, body, conclusion
d)
beginning, body, end
18.
What do you call the paragraphs where key ideas are developed and explained?
a)
Introductions
b)
Body Paragraphs
c)
Key Paragraphs
d)
Conclusions
19.
Which transition signals a conclusion?
a)
In addition,
b)
Similarly,
c)
For example,
d)
All in all,
20.
From the following passage, identify the strongest literary device present and its meaning.
Belinda pranced through the soft grasses of the golden meadow. Warm rays caressed her bare shoulders, and the smell of the fertile earth enlivened her spirit.
Belinda pranced through the soft grasses of the golden meadow. Warm rays caressed her bare shoulders, and the smell of the fertile earth enlivened her spirit.
a)
imagery, taste
b)
imagery, sound
c)
connotation, positive
d)
connotation, negative
21.
Where can imagery be found?
a)
Poetry
b)
Short Stories
c)
Novels
d)
All of the above
22.
Which one of the five senses is used in this sentence? The wolf howled painfully over the loss of his mate.
a)
Sight
b)
Sound
c)
Touch
d)
Taste
23.
"The Monkey Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
Neither spoke, but lay silently listening to the ticking of the clock. A stair creaked, and a squeaky mouse scurried noisily through the wall. The darkness was oppressive, and after lying for some time gathering up courage, he took the box of matches, and striking one, went downstairs for a candle.
At the foot of the stairs the match went out, and he paused to strike another; and at the same moment a knock so quiet and stealthy as to be scarcely audible, sounded on the front door.
The matches fell from his hand. He stood motionless, his breath suspended.......
Choose the phrase from the passage which most appeals to your sense of sight.
Neither spoke, but lay silently listening to the ticking of the clock. A stair creaked, and a squeaky mouse scurried noisily through the wall. The darkness was oppressive, and after lying for some time gathering up courage, he took the box of matches, and striking one, went downstairs for a candle.
At the foot of the stairs the match went out, and he paused to strike another; and at the same moment a knock so quiet and stealthy as to be scarcely audible, sounded on the front door.
The matches fell from his hand. He stood motionless, his breath suspended.......
Choose the phrase from the passage which most appeals to your sense of sight.
a)
"squeaky mouse scurried noisily"
b)
"At the foot of the stairs, the match went out,"
c)
"clicking of the clock"
d)
"striking one"
24.
Which of the following would be the most effective thesis statement for this essay question? The Puritan work ethic was a common theme in Colonial America. Both men and women engaged in worship and work. Discuss the roles of men and women including how each gender was regarded. Refer to the novel Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare and your social studies class in developing your essay.
a)
Colonial America in 1689 was a time you would not want to be in.
b)
In the Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare Colonial Americans struggled.
c)
The profound Puritan work ethic affected men and women differently in both worship and work.
d)
The intricate history of dignitaries like Cotton Mather and Hannah Tupper allowed a fascinating pilgrimage for the Puritans.
25.
Which would be the most likely inference to make after reading the following passage?
Allan stood with a grimace. He looked down at the single token in his hand, and glanced at his watch. He knew he would be too late now for the interview, and he would not get the job.
Allan stood with a grimace. He looked down at the single token in his hand, and glanced at his watch. He knew he would be too late now for the interview, and he would not get the job.
a)
Allan stole from his boss.
b)
Allan was always late.
c)
Allan missed the bus.
d)
Allan was in a good mood.
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