Worksheets9th Grade Exam
Total questions: 67
Worksheet time: 56mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which part of speech names a person, place, or thing?
a)
noun
b)
adjective
c)
preposition
d)
verb
2.
Which part of speech describes a noun (person, place, or thing)?
a)
adjective
b)
adverb
c)
conjunction
d)
verb
3.
Which part of speech shows a position in time or space?
a)
interjection
b)
preposition
c)
conjunction
d)
verb
4.
Which part of speech joins words or parts of a sentence together?
a)
preposition
b)
pronoun
c)
conjunction
d)
verb
5.
Which part of speech modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb?
a)
preposition
b)
verb
c)
noun
d)
adverb
6.
Identify the kind of clause...
we needed scissors, glue, and crayons for today's lesson
we needed scissors, glue, and crayons for today's lesson
a)
independent
b)
dependent
7.
Identify the kind of clause...
after we sharpened our pencils
after we sharpened our pencils
a)
independent
b)
dependent
8.
Identify the kind of clause...
before the bell rang and we switched class
before the bell rang and we switched class
a)
independent
b)
dependent
9.
Identify the kind of clause...
we finished everything before the end of class
we finished everything before the end of class
a)
independent
b)
dependent
10.
Identify the kind of clause...
as we read the book in English class
as we read the book in English class
a)
independent
b)
dependent
11.
What is the reason for the following semicolon?
Nearby, the mayor and the council members sat at the table; they debated quite hotly the question of repaving the streets.
Nearby, the mayor and the council members sat at the table; they debated quite hotly the question of repaving the streets.
a)
separates two independent clauses
b)
separates a dependent from an independent clause
c)
separates independent clauses that already contain too many commas
d)
that semicolon is NOT needed
12.
What is the reason for the following semicolon?
Nearby, the mayor and the council members sat at the table; they debated quite hotly the question of repaving the streets.
Nearby, the mayor and the council members sat at the table; they debated quite hotly the question of repaving the streets.
a)
separates two independent clauses
b)
separates a dependent from an independent clause
c)
separates independent clauses that already contain too many commas
d)
that semicolon is NOT needed
13.
What punctuation mark is needed in the following sentence?
Juanita usually prefers to work out in the morning ___________ today she intends to go to the gym after her last appointment.
Juanita usually prefers to work out in the morning ___________ today she intends to go to the gym after her last appointment.
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
d)
period
14.
Is the sentence below written correctly with a comma?
I missed the bus, I walked to school.
I missed the bus, I walked to school.
a)
yes
b)
no
15.
What are ways to fix a comma splice sentence?
a)
a comma followed by a conjunction
b)
a semicolon
c)
a period follow by capitalizing the first letter of the next word
d)
all of the above
16.
Is the following sentence written correctly?
The bell rang; so the teacher started class.
The bell rang; so the teacher started class.
a)
yes
b)
no
17.
Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?
a)
NASA is in space.
b)
nasa is in space.
c)
Nasa is in space.
d)
NASA is in Space.
18.
Does the following sentence use capitalization correctly?
The Art league of Middletown is sponsoring a show of paintings by the artist known as grandma Moses.
The Art league of Middletown is sponsoring a show of paintings by the artist known as grandma Moses.
a)
yes
b)
no
19.
Which sentence uses proper capitalization?
a)
My Aunt Lucy loves chocolate cake.
b)
My aunt Lucy loves chocolate cake.
c)
My Aunt lucy loves chocolate cake.
d)
My aunt Lucy loves Chocolate cake.
20.
Which title uses capitalization correctly?
a)
Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone
b)
Where the red fern grows
c)
Because of Winn-Dixie
d)
the Hot Zone
21.
Which sentence uses proper capitalization?
a)
Sandy screamed, "It's a snow day!"
b)
Sandy screamed, "it's a Snow Day!
c)
Sandy screamed, "it's a snow day!"
d)
Sandy screamed, "It's a Snow Day!"
22.
Which of the following does Not need to be cited.
a)
exact words of an author
b)
Purchased music, lyrics, and videos
c)
Pictures, graphs, and photos found on the Internet
d)
Your own words and ideas
23.
Every citation has two parts. What are they?
a)
artwork and music
b)
exact words and quotations
c)
an author's exact words and the title of the book where they are found
d)
an in-text citation or reference and an MLA full citation on the Works Cited page.
24.
The placement of an in-text or parenthetical citation within a paper is important. Select which in-text citation is properly done from the options below.
a)
Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately (Smith 10).
b)
Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately. (Smith 10)
c)
Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately. (Smith p.10)
d)
(Smith 10) Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately
25.
The consequences of plagiarism in school, college and the business world can include all of the following EXCEPT
a)
Being fired from a job
b)
Being expelled from college
c)
Being denied admission to a college
d)
jail time
26.
A source is
a)
something that is off topic.
b)
a game that you can play.
c)
a person, book, or anything that gives information.
d)
a way of tracking your citations.
27.
Plagiarism is
a)
quoting from another person's work and giving them credit.
b)
using someone else’s ideas, words, discovery, or research without giving them credit.
c)
so tricky you shouldn't use research ever.
d)
something that is meant to punish writers.
28.
The best way to avoid plagiarism is to
a)
give credit to your sources.
b)
hope that no one will check your sources.
c)
claim all the information is your own.
d)
only use one source.
29.
Which of the following fonts is acceptable for MLA formatting?
a)
Wingdings
b)
Times New Roman
c)
Brain Flower
d)
Lucida Handwriting
30.
What kind of spacing should your essay have?
a)
Single
b)
Double
c)
1.5
d)
Multiple
31.
For an essay, what size of font should you write every single word in?
a)
14 point
b)
8 point
c)
12 point
d)
10 point
32.
_____ is text that is made-up or not real.
a)
fiction
b)
nonfiction
c)
autobiography
d)
biography
33.
_______ is writing that is based on facts or is informative.
a)
nonficton
b)
fiction
c)
historical fiction
d)
fantasy
34.
A play or script is part of a ______.
a)
poetry
b)
drama
c)
folklore
d)
historical fiction
35.
The genre that has gods/goddesses and usually accounts for the creation of something is known as ______.
a)
science fiction
b)
biography
c)
fable
d)
myth
36.
What is a hook?
a)
The answer to a question
b)
A sentence to get readers excited
c)
A sentence to tell readers what you are writing about
d)
Textual evidence
37.
What is a counterargument?
a)
the main point of the paragraph
b)
the claim of the essay
c)
an argument in opposition of the thesis
d)
a statement that restates the thesis
38.
What is a thesis statement?
a)
A summary of what you read
b)
Textual evidence
c)
A claim you are making based on a writing prompt
d)
An explanation for your evidence
39.
What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?
a)
to seem smart
b)
to check your answers
c)
to remind your readers of your claims and evidence
d)
to practice writing
40.
What is simile?
a)
the definition of a word
b)
comparison between two different things using like or as
c)
use of hints and clues in a narrative to suggest a future action
d)
a comparison that is not directly stated, but the two things being compared are understood
41.
What is an example of a metaphor?
a)
The classroom was like a zoo.
b)
The classroom was a zoo.
c)
The classroom is crazy.
d)
The classroom roared with excitement.
42.
What is hyperbole?
a)
an over exaggeration
b)
the author's attitude towards the audience
c)
a comparison that is not directly stated
d)
comparison between two different things using like or as
43.
Which of the following is an example of an onomatopoeia?
a)
snap
b)
bang
c)
buzz
d)
all of the above
44.
What is alliteration?
a)
A big exaggeration
b)
the flow of a sentence
c)
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of several words in the same phrase.
d)
giving animals, objects, or ideas human or person-like characteristics.
45.
The story's time and place is
a)
tone
b)
plot
c)
setting
d)
voice
46.
The main idea, or message, in a literary work is the
a)
setting
b)
plot
c)
tone
d)
theme
47.
Climax is...
a)
Events that make up a story
b)
The exploding part of story/ turning point of story
c)
setting and characters
d)
the solution to the problem
48.
The exposition...
a)
Introduces the reader to the characters and setting
b)
Is the part of the story where a character changes
c)
Is the part of the story when the conflict is resolved
d)
Is the part of the story where the events help the reader understand what the conflict is
49.
The resolution is...
a)
problem in story
b)
The exploding part of story/ turning point of story
c)
setting and characters
d)
the solution to the problem
50.
Who is Romeo's initial love?
a)
Rosie
b)
Rose
c)
Rosaline
d)
Juliet
51.
What is the difference between Romeo's love for Rosaline and his love for Juliet?
a)
There was no difference
b)
Romeo loved Rosaline a lot more than he loved Juliet
c)
Rosaline loved Romeo, but Juliet didn't
d)
Rosaline didn't really love Romeo, but Juliet does
52.
What does Friar Lawrence hope will end the feuding between the two families?
a)
talking to the families
b)
the marriage of Romeo and Juliet
c)
keeping the two families completely separate
d)
nothing, he gave up hope
53.
Who does the Prince blame the deaths of Romeo and Juliet on?
a)
himself
b)
fate
c)
Romeo and Juliet
d)
the feuding families
54.
What good comes from Romeo and Juliet's death?
a)
the families made up
b)
Juliet and Paris don't have to get married
c)
the nurse no longer has to care for Juliet
d)
no good, the fighting continues
55.
Who was the Greek king of the gods?
a)
Zeus
b)
Poseidon
c)
Hera
d)
Percy Jackson
56.
Who was the Greek god of the sea?
a)
Poseidon
b)
Priam
c)
Perseus
d)
Percival
57.
Who was the Greek goddess of wisdom and war?
a)
Artemis
b)
Ares
c)
Athena
d)
Aphrodite
58.
Who was the Greek messenger of the gods?
a)
Hercules
b)
Hermes
c)
Helios
d)
Harry Potter
59.
Who was the Greek Goddess of love and beauty?
a)
Athena
b)
Aphrodite
c)
Hera
d)
Hermione
60.
What effect does eating the lotus flower have on Odysseus’ men?
a)
They forget their homeland and want to stay on the island forever
b)
They become focused on their mission to return to Ithaca
c)
They lose their sight
d)
They are turned into pigs
61.
What do Odysseus and his men do to the Cyclops?
a)
Sing Polyphemus a soothing song and steal his cheese
b)
Take Polyphemus's best ship and return to Ithaca
c)
Make Polyphemus swear a god's oath for peace
d)
Get Polyphemus drunk and stab out his eye
62.
What drives the men to kill the cattle?
a)
Starvation
b)
Greed
c)
Hubris
d)
Curiosity
63.
Initially Telemachus believes Odysseus to be a god.
a)
True
b)
False
64.
How many suitors are there at the palace?
a)
100
b)
50
c)
1,000
d)
30
65.
Who is the hero of the Odyssey?
a)
Posiedon
b)
Penelope
c)
Odysseus
d)
Telemachus
66.
Who turns Odysseus' men into swine?
a)
Calypso
b)
Sirens
c)
Prince of Thebes
d)
Circe
67.
Odysseus is helped by which god/goddess?
a)
Athena
b)
Aphrodite
c)
Zeus
d)
Posideon
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