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Expo Test #1 Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The essay's purpose and direction
a)
description
b)
objective description
c)
questions for probing
d)
thesis
2.
Comes before the article and gives information about the author
a)
background
b)
headnote
c)
occasion
d)
general subject
3.
Writing that conveys personal feelings
a)
persuasive writing
b)
narrative writing
c)
expressive writing
d)
informative writing
4.
literal meaning of words; dictionary definition of words
a)
connotation
b)
denotation
5.

Which story is this a quote from:

“There was a horrifying rush of cheddar taste, followed immediately by the dull tang of soybean flour."

a)

"No Wonder They Call Me..."

b)

"Why Looks are the Last Bastion of Discrimination"

c)

"What's in a Name?"

d)

"Indian Education"

6.

Which story is this a quote from:

“"I knew when I was in the presence of 'one of those things,' one of those things that provided a glimpse, through a rent curtain, at another world that we could not affect but that affected us."

a)

"Ground Zero"

b)

"Once More to the Lake"

c)

"What's in a Name?"

d)

"Shooting an Elephant"

7.
Which story is this a quote from:
“Windows were opened again, and lights went on in many apartments. The assailant got into his car and drove away.” 
a)
"Thirty-Eight Who Saw Murder..."
b)
"Shooting an Elephant"
c)
"Ten Ways We Get the Odds Wrong"
d)
"Living with Fire"
8.
This is the thesis for which article? 
. “Let’s take back the peace we’re owed. The next time your young, happy co-worker brings in his dog for the day, tell him the office is not a canine playpen. It’s time to take that dog home.” 
a)
"No Wonder They Call Me a Bitch"
b)
"Once More to the Lake" 
c)
"Let Steroids into the Hall of Fame"
d)
"No, I Do Not Want to Pet Your Dog"
9.
This is the thesis for which article? 
“And by the act of our visiting – whether we are motivated by curiosity or horror or reverence or grief, or by something confusing that combines them all – that space fills up again.” 
a)
"Living with Fire"
b)
"Shooting an Elephant" 
c)
"Ground Zero"
d)
"What's in a Name?"
10.

to ridicule; mock

a)

debauchery

b)

diadem

c)

deride

d)

coalesce

11.

to improve someone morally

a)

desiccated

b)

desultory

c)

deviate

d)

edify

12.

a crown

a)

diadem

b)

despicable

c)

diaphanous

d)

eclectic

13.

to blend; merge

a)

coalesce

b)

celibate

c)

defile

d)

elicit

14.

worthless matter

a)

desultory

b)

chimerical

c)

elegy

d)

chaff

15.

imaginary; fantastic

a)

denouement

b)

edify

c)

chimerical

d)

chagrin

16.

to criticize sharply

a)

edify

b)

defile

c)

delineate

d)

censure

17.

a stopping; discontinuance

a)

cessation

b)

deign

c)

edify

d)

debacle

18.

a complete failure; total collapse

a)

debauchery

b)

debacle

c)

deference

d)

demeanor

19.

remarkably bad; outrageous

a)

cessation

b)

defile

c)

egregious

d)

effete

20.

to draw forth; call forth

a)

demeanor

b)

chagrin

c)

deviate

d)

elicit

21.
The student erased his paper when he realized that he answered all of the questions incorrectly. 
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
22.
Mr. Waddell's intelligent students completed and turned in their homework. 
a)
Simple
b)
Compound 
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
23.
While the sun shone, they stayed on the beach.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
24.
Brazil was colonized by Europeans, and its culture has been greatly influenced by this fact. 
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
25.
Although Brazil and the United States are unique countries, there are remark­able similarities in their size, ethnic groups, and personal values. 
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
26.
Taiwanese culture puts a strong emphasis on university admission because get­ting into the right university can guarantee future success. 
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
27.
Exercising after a full meal is not a good idea.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
28.
Unless you are willing to practice, you can not expect to get any better at playing the kazoo.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
29.
In the heat of the moment, Fat Albert fumbled with the zipper, and it became apparent that he would simply have to rip open the zip-loc bag of brownies to get at them. 
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complex
30.
Steve was late to the movies, and he made his friend angry.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
d)
Compound-Complext
31.

What is the part of speech of the underlined word?


Hey, you can't go into the reactor - the radiation is too dangerous.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

preposition

d)

pronoun

32.

What is the part of speech of the underlined word?


Hey, you can't go into the reactor - the radiation is too dangerous.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

preposition

d)

pronoun

33.

What is the part of speech of the underlined word?


Hey, you can't go into the reactor - the radiation is too dangerous.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

preposition

d)

pronoun

34.

What is the part of speech of the underlined word?


Hey, you can't go into the reactor - the radiation is too dangerous.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

preposition

d)

pronoun

35.

What is the part of speech of the underlined word?


Hey, you can't go into the reactor - the radiation is too dangerous.

a)

adjective

b)

interjection

c)

preposition

d)

adverb

36.

Which type of phrase is underlined in the following sentence?


Wearing a seersucker suit and straw hat, Roger stuck out among his fellow students.

a)

prepositional

b)

appositive

c)

infinitive

d)

participial

37.

Which type of phrase is underlined in the following sentence?


At midnight, dozens of sleepy people were awakened by the noise and wondered what had happened.

a)

prepositional

b)

appositive

c)

infinitive

d)

participial

38.

Which type of phrase is underlined in the following sentence?


If you want to get a good grade, make sure you do the readings and the homework.

a)

prepositional

b)

appositive

c)

infinitive

d)

participial

39.

What is the direct object in the following sentence?


I look incredible in my granddad's school uniform.

a)

look

b)

uniform

c)

school

d)

incredible

40.

What is the indirect object of the following sentence?


I gave Josh a high five after the game.

a)

gave

b)

Josh

c)

high five

d)

game

41.

What is the object of the preposition in the following sentence.


I gave Josh a high five after the game.

a)

gave

b)

Josh

c)

high five

d)

game

42.

Writing to convince your reader of your point.

a)

expressive

b)

informative

c)

persuasive

d)

debate

43.

The situation of which you are writing.

a)

background

b)

description

c)

occasion

d)

thesis statement

44.

Autobiographical writing of a specific event that occurred in the author's life.

a)

short story

b)

expository essay

c)

informative essay

d)

memoir

45.

The reader of the essay.

a)

Mr. Waddell

b)

occasion

c)

audience

d)

general subject

46.

A narrow focus of your writing.

a)

specific subject

b)

general subject

c)

thesis statement

d)

description

47.

Which of the following is using commas correctly?

a)

I bought eggs, milk and fabric softener.

b)

I want to go to the movies and I want to have dinner out for a change.

c)

After the game tonight, we will go to Joe's house, and we will celebrate a great season!

d)

Even though I love the snow I'm getting really sick of having to shovel, scrape, and salt.

48.

worn out; barren

a)

ebullient

b)

dichotomy

c)

effete

d)

elicit

49.

a sad or mournful poem

a)

edify

b)

elegy

c)

effete

d)

diaphanous

50.

embarrassment; a complete loss of courage

a)

chagrin

b)

celibate

c)

chimerical

d)

coalesce

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