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WorksheetsMidterm Exam Review - Vocab and Thesis
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 23mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Of Mice and Men takes place in the 1950s
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
2.
To imitate or copy.
a)
Pantomime
b)
Scowl
c)
Lash
d)
Mimic
3.
Experiencing severe pain or suffering.
a)
Moorosely
b)
Pantomime
c)
Anguished
d)
Derogatory
4.
Sad, depressed, low spirirted.
a)
Anguished
b)
Morosely
c)
Wearily
d)
Dejected
5.
An amount of money that is worked for.
a)
Liniment
b)
Stake
c)
Schowl
d)
Pantomime
6.
Tired, physically or mentally exhausted.
a)
Morosely
b)
Wearily
c)
Dejected
d)
Apprehensive
7.
Silent communication through gestures.
a)
Pantomime
b)
Mimic
c)
Lash
d)
Scowl
8.
Sullen, ill-tempered, moody.
a)
Morosely
b)
Gingerly
c)
Mollified
d)
Ominously
9.
Lying flat, horizontal
a)
Pugnacious
b)
Vicious
c)
Recumbent
d)
Abrupt
10.
Suddenly stopping, ends quickly, unexpected.
a)
Lash
b)
Abrupt
c)
Apprehensive
d)
Anguish
11.
Hesitates, questions, not sure of oneself
a)
Apprehensive
b)
Abrupt
c)
Derogatory
d)
Liniment
12.
Showing a disrespectful attitude. Offensive, uncomplimentary.
a)
Recumbent
b)
Dejected
c)
Derogatory
d)
Ominous
13.
Carefully, cautiously, softly.
a)
Mollify
b)
Lash
c)
Gingerly
d)
Apprehensive
14.
To attack, scold, or punish severely.
a)
Mollify
b)
Lash
c)
Liniment
d)
Morosely
15.
A liquid or a lotion that helps with pain or body care.
a)
Scowl
b)
Liniment
c)
Lash
d)
Stake
16.
Appease anger, gives in to someone, pacify.
a)
Morosely
b)
Mimic
c)
Mollify
d)
Vicious
17.
About to attack, ready to fight.
a)
Viciously
b)
Derogatory
c)
Pugnacious
d)
Gingerly
18.
To frown, or give a negative look. A glare, or grimace.
a)
Lash
b)
Wearily
c)
Scowl
d)
Dejected
19.
showing contempt or disdain.
a)
Subsided
b)
Scornful
c)
Sarcastic
d)
Aloof
20.
to sink, become quiet, less active.
a)
Subside
b)
Scornful
c)
Writhe
d)
Maul
21.
to comfort in times of disappointment
a)
Confide
b)
Console
c)
Writhe
d)
Bewilder
22.
to trust in someone enough to tell them a secret or private matter
a)
Confide
b)
Console
c)
Fainter
d)
Ego
23.
cause someone to be perplexed or confused.
a)
Bewilder
b)
Faint
c)
Confide
d)
Console
24.
barely perceptible.
a)
Fainter
b)
Monotonous
c)
Meager
d)
Reprehensible
25.
dull tedious and repetitious.
a)
Maul
b)
Monotonous
c)
Meager
d)
Sullen
26.
bad tempered, sulky, gloomy.
a)
Writhe
b)
Sullenly
c)
Scornful
d)
Disarming
27.
Which one is a good thesis statement?
a)
Always do your homework before watching TV
b)
"Whatever you are, be a good one." Abe Lincoln
c)
Marijuana should not be legalized because it is harmful to your health, will increase crime, & create more drug addicts.
d)
Marijuana can be used as medicine.
28.
Which of the following is a major component of any thesis?
a)
making a claim
b)
providing an amusing anecdote
c)
being at least three sentences
d)
only providing facts
29.
Where should a thesis statement appear?
a)
first paragraph
b)
anywhere in the essay
c)
last paragraph
d)
the first sentence of every paragraph
30.
Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.
The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.
a)
First, cats are affectionate creatures.
b)
Next, cats are inexpensive.
c)
In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.
d)
Finally, every cat has a unique personality.
31.
Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
Schools should start later in the day because it would allow for more sleep, aid efforts at better nutrition, and be more convenient for both students and parents.
Schools should start later in the day because it would allow for more sleep, aid efforts at better nutrition, and be more convenient for both students and parents.
a)
To begin, if school started later, it would also get out later.
b)
Also, teens would be able to sleep in longer and feel more rested for the start of the day.
c)
Furthermore, it will be easier to eat a healthy breakfast if there is more time to do so.
d)
Most importantly, a later start time would be easier for parents and students to plan around.
32.
Begin every body paragraph with _________________.
a)
a lead
b)
an introduction
c)
a topic sentence
d)
background information
33.
What is the first step in the writing process?
a)
Plan the Essay
b)
Proofread the Essay
c)
Cite Evidence
d)
Draft the Essay
34.
Which type of paragraph must contain cited evidence?
a)
Body Paragraph
b)
Beginning
c)
Conclusion
d)
Resolution
35.
Which transition signals a conclusion?
a)
In addition,
b)
Similarly,
c)
For example,
d)
In short,
36.
What do you call the last paragraph in a formal essay?
a)
Resolution
b)
Conclusion
c)
Ending
d)
Finale
37.
What do you call the first paragraph in a formal essay?
a)
Beginning
b)
Grabber
c)
Hook
d)
Introduction
38.
What three elements must be included in an introduction?
a)
Evidence, Explanation, Elaboration
b)
Opinion, Reasons, Evidence
c)
Lead, Background, Thesis
d)
Thesis, Restatement, Conclusion
39.
What do you call the paragraphs where key ideas are developed and explained?
a)
Introductions
b)
Body Paragraphs
c)
Key Paragraphs
d)
Conclusions
40.
The thesis statement should be the ____ sentence in the introduction.
a)
first
b)
second
c)
third
d)
last
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