WorksheetsSemester I Review II - GT Eng I
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 2hrs 50mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
b)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
c)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
2.
Which is the correct use of commas?
a)
Coffee, tea sugar, milk eggs
b)
Coffee tea sugar milk eggs
c)
Coffee, tea, sugar, milk, and eggs
d)
Coffee, tea, sugar, milk and eggs
3.
Where does the comma go in this sentence?
Liza who was wearing a new dress, yelled at the waiter who spilled water on her.
Liza who was wearing a new dress, yelled at the waiter who spilled water on her.
a)
was, wearing
b)
waiter, who
c)
Liza, who
4.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
b)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?
c)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
d)
Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?
5.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
No, I can't play today because my mom told me to clean my room.
b)
No, I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.
c)
No I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.
d)
No I can't play today because my mom, told me to clean my room.
6.
Which is the correct way to punctuate a friendly letter greeting?
a)
Dear, Ms. Sanders;
b)
Dear Ms. Sanders,
c)
Dear, Ms. Sanders,
d)
Dear: Ms. Sanders,
7.
Where does the comma go in the following sentence?
As Brent ran to first base his helmet flew off his head.
As Brent ran to first base his helmet flew off his head.
a)
Brent,
b)
ran,
c)
base,
d)
helmet,
8.
After leaving the Capitol _______ Senator Dubitsky returned to her office to work on a speech, answer some letters, and meet with her staff.
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
9.
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
10.
I chose to start a diet after Thanksgiving ________ because holiday food is just too good!
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
11.
Tomorrow the supervisor will come to our shift meeting _________ and listen to the complaints of the kitchen staff
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
12.
Fitzgerald writes _____ "I wanted to get out and walk eastward toward the Park through the soft twilight, but each time I tried to go I became entangled in some wild, strident argument..." (35).
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
13.
What is the reason for the following comma?
She pointed suddenly at me, and everyone looked at me accusingly.
She pointed suddenly at me, and everyone looked at me accusingly.
a)
separates two independent clauses with FANBOYS
b)
Separates a dependent from an independent clause
c)
separates items in a list
d)
that comma is NOT needed
14.
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
15.
Although he works hard, math is difficult for Jared.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Although he works, hard math is difficult for Jared.
c)
Although he works hard math is difficult for Jared
d)
Although he, works hard, math is hard for Jared.
16.
The places I like to visit are as follows: Italy, France, and Canada.
Is the colon in the correct place?
Is the colon in the correct place?
a)
no
b)
yes
17.
We forgot to ask about a visa: consequently, we were not permitted to enter.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
visa, consequently, we
c)
visa consequently, we
d)
visa; consequently, we
18.
Last night I did homework in three subjects: English, Math, and Spanish.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Last night I did homework in three subjects English, Math, and Spanish.
c)
Last night I did homework in three subjects, English, Math, and Spanish.
d)
Last night I did homework in three subjects. English, Math, and Spanish.
19.
Bring any two items however sleeping bags and tents are in short supply.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Bring any two items; however; sleeping bags and tents are in short supply.
c)
Bring any two items; however, sleeping bags and tents are in short supply.
d)
Bring any two items however; sleeping bags and tents are in short supply.
20.
Which sentence below is punctuated correctly?
a)
The book on the table is mine; however, you can borrow it.
b)
The book on the table is mine - however - you can borrow it.
c)
The book on the table is mine however you can borrow it.
d)
The book on the table is mine, however you can borrow it.
21.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
I need to pick up these items from the store, milk, eggs, and bread.
b)
I need to pick up these items from the store milk, eggs, and bread.
c)
I need to pick up these items from the store: milk eggs and bread.
d)
I need to pick up these items from the store: milk, eggs, and bread.
22.
Fill in the blank with the best coordinating conjunction:
I want to sleep in, _____ I have to go to school.
I want to sleep in, _____ I have to go to school.
a)
or
b)
but
c)
nor
d)
and
23.
Fill in the blank with the best subordinating conjunction:
___________ to win money, you must write the best poem.
___________ to win money, you must write the best poem.
a)
In order to
b)
So that
c)
Since
d)
Although
24.
Fill in the blank with the best subordinating conjunction:
___________ you wrote the best poem, you win the prize money.
___________ you wrote the best poem, you win the prize money.
a)
In order to
b)
So that
c)
Since
d)
Although
25.
What is the interjection in the sentence below?
The best city in Minnesota is ... err... Chatfield!
The best city in Minnesota is ... err... Chatfield!
a)
err
b)
best
c)
city
d)
Minnesota
26.
What is the interjection in the sentence below?
Yippee! I won the poetry contest.
Yippee! I won the poetry contest.
a)
Yippee
b)
I won
c)
poetry
d)
contest
27.
Presidents can only serve two terms. He cannot run again.
a)
Presidents can only serve two terms, he cannot run again.
b)
Presidents can only serve two terms, but he cannot run again.
c)
Presidents can only serve two terms, so he cannot run again.
d)
Presidents can only serve two terms so he cannot run again.
28.
I need to get groceries. I will drive to the store.
a)
I need to get groceries, so I will drive to the store.
b)
I need to get groceries, I will drive to the store.
c)
I need to get groceries, but I will drive to the store.
d)
I need to get groceries, and I will drive to the store.
29.
(14) There are twelve eggs in a carton. (15) Some people celebrate twelve days of Christmas. (16) The number thirteen is seen as odd. (17) The number thirteen is seen as extra. (18) This extra number is bad luck. (19) As a result, most staircases don’t have a thirteenth step.
What is the correct way to write sentences 16 and 17?
What is the correct way to write sentences 16 and 17?
a)
The number thirteen is seen as odd and, or extra.
b)
The number thirteen is seen as odd or extra.
c)
The number thirteen is seen as odd and as extra.
d)
Sentences 19 and 20 are correct in the paper.
30.
(13) “Thats crazy,” said Carl. (14) “Millie is a good dog. (15) You have the best video game collection of anyone. (16) Stop Worrying!” (17) Tomorrow I am going to buy lots of video games.
What is the correct way to write sentences 15 and 16?
What is the correct way to write sentences 15 and 16?
a)
You had the best video game collection of anyone, stop worrying!
b)
You have the best video game collection of anyone, so stop worrying!
c)
You having the best video game collection of anyone so stop worrying!
d)
Sentences 15 and 16 are correct in the paper.
31.
(16) People lived in small groups of about a hundred people. (17) They were primarily hunters. (18) They followed herds of mammals such as the woolly mammoth, mastodon, and bison from one place to another for the food and skin the animals provided. (19) A mammoth looked like an elephant. (20) A mammoth was bigger.
What is the correct way to write sentences 19 and 20?
What is the correct way to write sentences 19 and 20?
a)
A mammoth looked like an elephant, but was bigger.
b)
A mammoth looked like an elephant but it was bigger.
c)
A mammoth looked like an elephant, it was bigger.
d)
Sentences 19 and 20 are correct in the paper.
32.
We wanted to go to Portugal________________ we went to Brazil.
a)
instead
b)
;instead,
c)
;instead
d)
,instead,
33.
The phrase, futhermore, is used ...
a)
to show location
b)
to compare and contrast
c)
to conclude or summarize
d)
to add information
34.
___________, it is also important that true friends be there for you.
Which transition word adds more proof to a statement?
Which transition word adds more proof to a statement?
a)
Secondly
b)
Finally
c)
In addition
d)
On the other hand
35.
__________, a friend should never leave you when you are lonely.
Which transition word adds more proof to the statement?
Which transition word adds more proof to the statement?
a)
To conclude
b)
Finally
c)
Secondly
d)
For example
36.
__________ true friends shall always be loyal.
Which transition word adds more proof to a statement?
Which transition word adds more proof to a statement?
a)
Firstly,
b)
For whatever reason,
c)
Although
d)
For this reason,
37.
____________, no true friend shall ever gossip about you.
Which transition word adds more proof to a statement?
Which transition word adds more proof to a statement?
a)
Secondly
b)
Consequently
c)
Obviously
d)
Even though
38.
________ a true friend cares for you in tough times, you should care for them in their tough times.
Which transition word adds more proof to the statement?
Which transition word adds more proof to the statement?
a)
First of all,
b)
Secondly,
c)
Maybe,
Since
Since
d)
In addition,
39.
_______ being rich can get you beautiful models and brand new sports cars.
Which transition word is setting up an example?
Which transition word is setting up an example?
a)
First of all,
b)
For example,
c)
Although,
d)
Even though
40.
________ immortality can make you rich when you accumulate things over the years.
Which transition word is setting up an example?
Which transition word is setting up an example?
a)
For instance,
b)
Sometimes,
c)
Secondly,
d)
To sum up
41.
__________ my uncle lived until he was 90, but he died rich with so many things from his long life
Which transition word is setting up an example?
Which transition word is setting up an example?
a)
Lastly,
b)
To illustrate,
c)
Conjunctly,
d)
Conversely,
42.
______________, being immortal is selfish and only benefits one person, being rich you can help the world.
Which transition words are setting up an example?
Which transition words are setting up an example?
a)
In other words
b)
Maybe
c)
Secondly
d)
Although
43.
_________, my friend came from a rich family that got robbed by close friends and other family members, do you think being rich is that great still?
Which transition words are setting up an example?
Which transition words are setting up an example?
a)
Lastly
b)
To sum up
c)
To demonstrate
d)
Maybe
44.
__________, talking to animals provides us with the ability to know when earthquakes will happen.
Which transition words show time or order of things?
Which transition words show time or order of things?
a)
Firstly
b)
In addition to
c)
For example
d)
Conversely
45.
_________, the animals are more powerful than humans, so who wouldn’t want a lion to beat up Mr. Gomez for fun.
Which transition words show time or order of things?
Which transition words show time or order of things?
a)
As a matter of fact
b)
Because of this
c)
To sum up
d)
Lastly
46.
__________, living in Paris and speaking fluent French, would be far better than living in a tree and talking to monkeys.
Which transition words show time or order of things?
Which transition words show time or order of things?
a)
On the hand
b)
Secondly
c)
Sometimes
d)
Although
47.
_________, the animals would turn on you and make solve their problems because you can talk to them.
Which transition words show time or order of things?
Which transition words show time or order of things?
a)
Eventually
b)
In addition to this
c)
Consequently
d)
As a consequence
48.
___________, people are killing each other in war while all the animals are protecting you from the Human Apocalypse.
Which transition words show time or order of things?
Which transition words show time or order of things?
a)
As a result
b)
For example
c)
For instance
d)
Meanwhile
49.
_________, a TV in your head would provide with both audio and video as opposed to just audio from the iPod in your head.
Which transition words show the opposite and contrasting idea?
Which transition words show the opposite and contrasting idea?
a)
However
b)
Lastly
c)
Sometimes
d)
Eventually
50.
____________, a pause button can make a vacation a lot longer.
Which transition words show the opposite and contrasting idea?
Which transition words show the opposite and contrasting idea?
a)
Finally
b)
To sum up
c)
On the other hand
d)
In addition
51.
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Reading class is really interesting.
Topic Sentence: Reading class is really interesting.
a)
We learn interesting facts from the things we read.
b)
Our teacher gives us new ways to look at things.
c)
It's my least favorite class.
d)
Sometimes we do dramatic readings of the text that are super engaging.
52.
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy treat.
Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy treat.
a)
It tastes really good.
b)
Candy contains high amounts of sugar.
c)
You can find many artificial additives in candy.
d)
Eating too much candy can give you cavities.
53.
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Elephants are very intelligent animals.
Topic Sentence: Elephants are very intelligent animals.
a)
Elephants tear off branches of trees to use as fly swatters.
b)
An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years.
c)
Elephants can recognize their reflections in mirrors.
d)
Elephants have been seen keeping vigil over their dead companions.
54.
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Schools should eliminate summer vacation.
Topic Sentence: Schools should eliminate summer vacation.
a)
During summer classes, the school should be air-conditioned.
b)
Year-round school can better prepare students for year-round work in the adult world.
c)
Students will learn more and forget less if they have school all year.
d)
It costs too much money for school buildings to remain empty in the summer months.
55.
Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
Johnny has to spend twice as long on his math homework. Sometime he gets the numbers mixed up, and he can't remember the formulas. He has to study and practice a lot to get good grades in math.
Johnny has to spend twice as long on his math homework. Sometime he gets the numbers mixed up, and he can't remember the formulas. He has to study and practice a lot to get good grades in math.
a)
Johnny has a difficult time in school.
b)
Math is Johnny's most difficult class.
c)
Reading is Johnny's favorite subject.
d)
Math is the worst subject ever.
56.
Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.
When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.
a)
Baking cookies is really easy to do.
b)
My grandma has the best cookies recipe.
c)
There are a few steps you must follow when making cookies.
d)
Cookies are easier to make than cake.
57.
Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
Celebrities have to look almost perfect all the time. They also sacrifice their private lives. Finally, they are in danger of having crazy fans.
Celebrities have to look almost perfect all the time. They also sacrifice their private lives. Finally, they are in danger of having crazy fans.
a)
Being a celebrity is often difficult.
b)
When I grow up, I want to be a celebrity.
c)
Celebrities make more money than most people.
d)
Brad Pitt is a celebrity everyone has heard of.
58.
Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
When the teacher walks in, we are always ready for class. We don't talk when the teacher is talking, and are always respectful. No one ever gets in trouble.
When the teacher walks in, we are always ready for class. We don't talk when the teacher is talking, and are always respectful. No one ever gets in trouble.
a)
School is awesome.
b)
Our teacher likes our class the most.
c)
The other class is way worse than our class.
d)
Our class is always well behaved.
59.
Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
Reading helps people do well in school and their jobs. It is also a way to learn new things about our interests. Some people read to escape to different worlds.
Reading helps people do well in school and their jobs. It is also a way to learn new things about our interests. Some people read to escape to different worlds.
a)
There are many good things that can come from reading.
b)
Some people like to read.
c)
Reading is only good if you want to do well in school.
d)
It is good to read a lot.
60.
Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.
Most people already know they should eat fruits and vegetables to stay healthy. It is also important to get exercise. It is equally important to get enough sleep at night.
Most people already know they should eat fruits and vegetables to stay healthy. It is also important to get exercise. It is equally important to get enough sleep at night.
a)
Being healthy requires a lot of work.
b)
There are many things you should do to stay healthy.
c)
Eating right is the best way to stay healthy.
d)
It is good to be healthy.
61.
Antagonist
a)
Good guy
b)
Bad guy
62.
When the actor turns and talks to the audience.
a)
Aside
b)
Soliloquy
63.
This is a synonym for problem.
a)
character
b)
conflict
64.
The ending of the play.
a)
Exposition
b)
Resolution
65.
This writing is in italics and tells the actors what to do.
a)
Cast of Characters
b)
Stage Direction
66.
The major divisions in a play
a)
Acts
b)
Scenes
c)
Foils
d)
Chapters
67.
A character who is a side kick.
a)
Main Character
b)
Foil
c)
Major Character
d)
Round
68.
This is an example of internal conflict.
a)
man v man
b)
man v self
c)
man v society
d)
man v nature
69.
When an actor is alone, on the stage, and the audience hears his/her thoughts.
a)
Aside
b)
Soliloquy
70.
The turning point of the play.
a)
Climax
b)
Conflict
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