WorksheetsEOC Practice 2017
Total questions: 129
Worksheet time: 2hrs 4mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A first grade student is writing an ad for popcorn to persuade their classmates to eat it. Which sentence does not fit the audience?
I love popcorn. It is the best food in the whole world. It has nutritional value. It tastes really good. You should have some today.
a)
I love popcorn.
b)
It is the best food in the whole world.
c)
It has nutritional value.
d)
It tastes really good.
2.
Who is the audience of this passage?
The parrot is a bird. It has feathers and wings so it can fly. It also has many colors on its body sometimes. It can even repeat the things it hears. It is almost like a bird that talks.
a)
teacher
b)
parent
c)
kids
d)
friends
3.
This was written by a student to tell his principal about his days at school. Which sentence does not fit the audience?
We go to school Monday through Friday. The school day is eight hours long. We get two recesses and lunch. There is also AR time where we read our books. We have so much fun that I do not even learn anything. I love school.
a)
We get two recesses and a lunch.
b)
We have so much fun I do not even learn anything.
c)
I love school.
d)
There is also AR time where we read our books.
4.
If this was written for grandparents to learn how to use a program on their new computer, what would need to be changed to fit the audience?
You have to first turn on the computer. Then you need to open the program. After that you should just have it. It should be where you need to be. You should be able to use it.
a)
After that you should just have it.
b)
You have to first turn on the computer.
c)
It should be where you need to be.
d)
You should be able to use it.
5.
This was written for a student to turn into his teacher.
Dolphins are the smartest animal. They use echo location to find their way around the ocean. Dolphins are also mammals. They are the coolest fish ever.
What should be changed to fit the audience?
a)
Dolphins are the smartest animal.
b)
Dolphins are also mammals.
c)
They are the coolest fish ever.
d)
They use echo location to find their way around.
6.
She was a great help. Today in class she was helping all of her classmates figure out how to complete their project on the computer. She had such a great day.
Who is the audience?
a)
parents
b)
kids
c)
teacher
7.
The story of a teenage boy learning to understand and live with his father, who is an alcoholic Vietnam war veteran.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
8.
A list of the 25 richest athletes in the world.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
9.
An “X-men” comic book.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
10.
The story about a young girl with low self-esteem learning to love herself.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
11.
A National Geographic article about the eating and breeding habits of the endangered bald eagle.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
12.
A website saying that a new shopping mall should not be built because it threatens an endangered bald eagle’s home. The website also lists other reasons why the mall should not be built.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
13.
A magazine ad telling you to buy Nike Hyperdunk shoes because you’ll jump higher.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
14.
A sign saying, “Rest Stop Five Miles Ahead.”
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
15.
Which of the following is a correctly punctuated complex sentence?
a)
After, I got home from school, I walked the dog, put away laundry, and finished my homework.
b)
After I got home from school, I walked the dog, put away laundry, and finished my homework.
c)
After I got home from school I walked the dog, put away laundry, and finished my homework.
16.
Which of the following is correctly punctuated?
a)
The trail ahead was steep but that wasn't why I was dragging my feet.
b)
The trail ahead was steep but, that wasn't why I was dragging my feet.
c)
The trail ahead was steep, but that wasn't why I was dragging my feet.
17.
Which of the following is the best way to punctuate this sentence?
a)
I was tired because I worked all day.
b)
I was tired, because I worked all day.
18.
A simple sentence or independent clause will have a subject, verb, and a complete thought.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
The complex sentence is made up of a dependent and independent clause.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
When I see a FANBOYS word, I have to determine whether the FANBOYS word is joining two complete sentences or joining together three or more items in a series. If it is performing either of those jobs, I place a comma.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
Choose the sentence that correctly shows how to use a comma when listing items in a series.
a)
She likes to go to the movies, and eat a lot of popcorn.
b)
My aunt has four daughters. Their names are Andrea, Michelle Rebecca, and Monica.
c)
I am going to brush my teeth, wash my face, and put on my pajamas before I go to sleep.
d)
Would you like to eat pizza, spaghetti tacos, or chicken nuggets for lunch?
22.
Zeus's father wanted to eat him. His mother hid him.
a)
Zeus's father wanted to eat him, so his mother hid him.
b)
Zeus's father wanted to eat him; His mother hid him.
c)
Zeus's father wanted to eat him, consequently, his mother hid him.
d)
Zeus's father wanted to eat him so, his mother hid him.
23.
Ares likes to cause trouble. He is always starting wars.
a)
Ares likes to cause trouble; He is always starting wars.
b)
Ares likes to cause trouble, as a result, he is always starting wars.
c)
Ares likes to cause trouble, so he is always starting wars.
d)
You can't combine these into a compound sentence.
24.
What do you need to join two simple sentences to form a compound sentence?
a)
comma and a conjunction
b)
just a conjunction
c)
just a comma
d)
a conjunction junction
25.
FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) join what type of sentences?
a)
simple
b)
complex
c)
compound
26.
Which is a good way to combine these clauses?
Although the oceans appear to be separated. They are actually joined together.
Although the oceans appear to be separated. They are actually joined together.
a)
Correct as is.
b)
... separated; they ...
c)
... separated, they ...
d)
... separated, and they
27.
Whenever students are under a great deal of stress, _____ often stop studying.
a)
he or she
b)
they
c)
them
d)
we
28.
Neither of the little girls wants to share _____ toys
a)
her
b)
their
c)
she
d)
they're
29.
Each of my sisters has ____ own room.
a)
their
b)
him
c)
them
d)
her
30.
Everything in the office has ____ own place.
a)
its
b)
their
c)
it's
d)
there
31.
Key Clubs nationwide are having _____ annual can food drive.
a)
its
b)
one's
c)
their
d)
them
32.
Many restaurants in town post _____ menus in the window.
a)
its
b)
their
c)
there
d)
it's
33.
The school has asbestos in many of _______ classrooms.
a)
one's
b)
their
c)
its
d)
her
34.
My mother and sister often share _____ clothing and jewelry.
a)
her
b)
their
c)
his
d)
them
35.
If a student wants to succeed on the grammar quiz, ______ need(s) to do well on this practice.
a)
they
b)
he/she
c)
you
d)
them
36.
Neither Mary nor Susan said ______ would be there.
a)
she
b)
they
c)
her
d)
them
37.
Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality.
b)
Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality.
38.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and to appreciate good prose.
b)
In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and she appreciated good prose.
39.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph.
b)
Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph's.
40.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life.
b)
He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and learning about life.
41.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend.
b)
Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and friend.
42.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
We found the film repulsive, offensive, and we thought it was embarrassing.
b)
We found the film repulsive, offensive, and embarrassing.
43.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
Professor Ali rewarded his students for working hard on the final project and going beyond the call of duty.
b)
Professor Ali rewarded his students for their hard work on the final project and going beyond the call of duty.
44.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and he made it conveniently arranged.
b)
Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and conveniently arranged.
45.
Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and looking up irregular verbs.
b)
The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and irregular verbs.
46.
Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and to do some warm-up exercises before the game.
b)
The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and that they should do some warm-up exercises before the game.
47.
quiet is to loud as slow is to______
a)
green
b)
fast
c)
sluggish
d)
loud
48.
smart is to intelligent as tasty is to_______
a)
worst
b)
hungry
c)
delicious
d)
gross
49.
teacher is to school as doctor is to________
a)
hospital
b)
health
c)
person
d)
nurse
50.
rose is to flower as hammer is to_______
a)
nail
b)
screw
c)
wrench
d)
tool
51.
November is to month as Tuesday is to_______
a)
week
b)
year
c)
day
d)
month
52.
pencil is to write as knife is to_______
a)
cut
b)
sharp
c)
spoon
d)
marker
53.
bed is to bedroom as toilet is to________
a)
house
b)
kitchen
c)
bedroom
d)
bathroom
54.
finger is to hand as leaf is to________
a)
body
b)
tree
c)
grass
d)
ground
55.
banana is to yellow as carrot is to_______
a)
food
b)
vegatable
c)
orange
d)
fruit
56.
The 3 elements to the art of persuasion are known as....
a)
Rhetorical Appeals
b)
Rhetorical Devices
57.
The three rhetorical appeals are...
a)
pathos, logos, ethoes
b)
pathoes, ethos, logos
c)
ethos, logos, pathos
d)
ethos, logoes, pathos
58.
The appeal to emotion is also called
a)
pathos
b)
logos
c)
ethos
59.
The appeal to logic is also called
a)
pathos
b)
ethos
c)
logos
60.
The appeal to ethics is also called
a)
pathos
b)
ethos
c)
logos
61.
Which of the following would be a technique that implements logos?
a)
Using pictures of a hurt child
b)
Including research
c)
Having someone credible who agrees with you
d)
Making people laugh
62.
If an ad claimed: "35 people drank this diet soda, and 33 of them subsequently lost weight," the ad is using...
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
Allusion
63.
"Are you enjoying this quiz, or what?"
Is an example of....
Is an example of....
a)
Rhetorical Question
b)
Ethos
c)
Logos
d)
Asyndeton
64.
In this advertisement, which device is used THE MOST?
a)
Pathos
b)
Logos
c)
Ethos
d)
You're Gross
65.
One way to incorporate pathos into your own speech is to....
a)
Use loaded words and description in your argument
b)
Include research and credible websites
c)
Interview people to use as proof
d)
Punch them in the stomach. That'll make 'em feel something for sure.
66.
"100% of students who use their class time wisely complete their project and are successful" is an example of __________
a)
Logos
b)
Pathos
c)
Ethos
d)
magical fairy dust
67.
An appeal to trust, credibility, and ethics is __________.
a)
Logos
b)
Pathos
c)
Ethos
d)
Burritos
68.
An appeal to emotion is ___________.
a)
Logos
b)
Pathos
c)
Ethos
d)
Girly
69.
"You know me - I've taught Sunday School at your church for years, babysat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers."
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
70.
"In 25 years of driving the same route, I haven't seen a single deer."
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
71.
Direct and indirect objects work with only what kind of verbs?
a)
action
b)
linking
72.
A direct object receives the action from the verb.
a)
true
b)
false
73.
Identify the subject of the sentence:My parents gave me a present for my birthday.
a)
my
b)
parents
c)
birthday
d)
present
74.
Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence:My parents gave me a present for my birthday.
a)
My parents gave
b)
gave me a present
c)
present for my
d)
for my birthday
75.
Identify the direct object in the sentence: My parents gave me a present for my birthday.
a)
parents
b)
me
c)
present
d)
birthday
76.
Identify the direct object in the sentence:Sally sold Jim some tickets to her school play.
a)
Sally
b)
some
c)
tickets
d)
play
77.
The indirect object is the person or thing that gets/receives the direct object.
a)
true
b)
false
78.
Identify the indirect object in the sentence:Sally sold Jim some tickets to her school play.
a)
Sally
b)
tickets
c)
Jim
d)
school
79.
Identify the indirect object:The sun gives people warmth and light.
a)
people
b)
sun
c)
warmth
d)
warmth and light
80.
Identify the direct objects:The sun gives people warmth and light.
a)
sun
b)
warmth and light
c)
people
d)
light
81.
Identify the direct object:The school supplied us with pencils and paper.
a)
school
b)
pencils and paper
c)
pencils
d)
us
82.
Identify the indirect object:The travel agent made them a plan for their upcoming trip.
a)
agent
b)
plan
c)
them
d)
trip
83.
Identify the direct object - win what?
For example, he didn't often win his baseball games.
For example, he didn't often win his baseball games.
a)
For example
b)
didn't
c)
baseball
d)
games
84.
Identify the direct object - had what?
Charlie had problems.
Charlie had problems.
a)
Charlie
b)
had
c)
Charlie had
d)
problems
85.
Identify the direct object - loved what?
Readers loved the ordinary boy.
Readers loved the ordinary boy.
a)
Readers
b)
loved
c)
ordinary boy
d)
boy
86.
Identify the direct object - created what?
Charles Schultz created famous characters.
Charles Schultz created famous characters.
a)
Charles Shultz
b)
created
c)
famous
d)
characters
87.
Identify the direct object.
One character, Linus, always carries a blanket.
One character, Linus, always carries a blanket.
a)
character
b)
Linus
c)
carries
d)
blanket
88.
Identify the direct object.
The character, Lucy, has superior knowledge about everything.
The character, Lucy, has superior knowledge about everything.
a)
character
b)
Lucy
c)
knowledge
d)
everything
89.
Identify the direct object.
The character, Lucy, has superior knowledge about everything.
The character, Lucy, has superior knowledge about everything.
a)
character
b)
Lucy
c)
knowledge
d)
everything
90.
We decided to climb the tall tree.
a)
declarative
b)
interrogative
c)
exclamatory
d)
imperative
91.
What is wrong with Ms. Stewart?
a)
declarative
b)
interrogative
c)
imperative
d)
exclamatory
92.
Are you sure that you want to spend your money on a remote control car?
a)
declarative
b)
imperative
c)
interrogative
d)
exclamatory
93.
That is so exciting!
a)
declarative
b)
interrogative
c)
imperative
d)
exclamatory
94.
Morgan and Riley plan to enter their robot in an engineering competition.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
95.
If they place first, they might win five hundred dollars.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
96.
The second place prize is three hundred dollars, and the third place prize is one hundred dollars.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
97.
Their robot can follow a simple path through a maze.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
98.
The robot can also sort objects, but it cannot count.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
99.
Morgan and Riley cannot wait until it is time for the competition.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
100.
They named their robot Rowdy, and painted it gold.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
101.
When the competition is over, Rowdy will be kept in Mr. Blake's science class.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
102.
Mr. Blake is in charge of the engineering club.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
103.
Morgan and Riley are already planning to build a drawbridge for next year's competition.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
104.
We have to go to bed when the clock strikes ten o'clock.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
105.
The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
106.
Jennifer like William's friend, and she also liked his cousin.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
107.
James and Eve rode their bicycles after they ate lunch.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
108.
Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
109.
Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
110.
After midnight the ghosts will come out of the haunted attic.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
111.
She dropped the pan and the plate, but she held on to the spoon.
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
112.
Before the 1800's people didn't have right or left shoes. They had shoes of just one shape that they used for both feet. When people first saw right and left shoes, they laughed. They called them "crooked shoes." "What a silly idea," they said. You can tell that shoes before 1800:
a)
were pretty
b)
didn't look alike
c)
didn't fit very well
113.
Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?
a)
Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.
b)
Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.
c)
Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.
d)
Tim is moving to California with his family.
114.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."
We can infer that…
We can infer that…
a)
Jason was the best player.
b)
Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
c)
Jason was not a very good player.
d)
Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.
115.
Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:
a)
Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
b)
Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
c)
There are many breeds of dogs.
d)
Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.
116.
Which sentence from the selection shows that the pet is a cat?
a)
Bryan had to feed his pet every day.
b)
Bryan had to take his pet outside right away after school.
c)
It was Bryan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days.
d)
Bryanʼs pet never bites.
117.
Which sentence from the selection suggests that Suzy likes to play basketball?
a)
Suzy's mom makes Suzy practice basketball every day.
b)
Suzy looks forward to her basketball games.
c)
Suzy scored 5 points in her last basketball game.
d)
Suzy and her mom get ice cream after her basketball games.
118.
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
a)
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
b)
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
c)
Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
d)
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
119.
Which sentence from the selection supports that the computer was not working properly?
a)
Rita took three hours to finish her homework.
b)
Ritaʼs homework was not finished.
c)
Rita had to write out her story instead of typing it.
d)
Ritaʼs homework was not done correctly.
120.
Which of the following shows why Sam refused to play in the tournament?
a)
SAM: Yeah, I think so, too.
b)
SAM: Why? Because I 'm a girl?
c)
SAM: Oh, I don't think so.
d)
SAM: You wouldn't appreciate my talents, since I'm a girl!
121.
Which line supports the idea that Mark has changed the way he feels about a girl on the team?
a)
MARK:I guess we can try it, but this kid had better be good.
b)
MARK: Fine! Let's play.
c)
MARK: I can't believe Sam won!
d)
MARK: Hey, Carter, does she have a sister in town?
122.
Which line supports the idea that Mark has changed the way he feels about a girl on the team?
a)
MARK:I guess we can try it, but this kid had better be good.
b)
MARK: Fine! Let's play.
c)
MARK: I can't believe Sam won!
d)
MARK: Hey, Carter, does she have a sister in town?
123.
Which line from the play supports the idea that Cara's proud of the work she's done with G-pa?
a)
CARA: Is this good enough, Grandpa?
b)
CARA: Grandma's coming!
c)
CARA: We're out here, Grandma!
d)
CARA: We did it with our own four hands!
124.
Which sent. from the story shows that Marvin doesn't want to create more problems for his mom?
a)
"I can wear my old shoes'" Marvin offered.
b)
"It's not regular television," Marvin tried to explain.
c)
Marvin didn't know what to do.
125.
[Cara sands the wood. Grandpa hums happily as he works on replacing the cracked piece.]suggests
a)
He is only good a repairing rocking chairs.
b)
He is enjoying his task.
c)
He has the tools needed to make repairs to the chair.
126.
Which sent. from the story shows that Marvin doesn't want to create more problems for his mom?
a)
"I can wear my old shoes'" Marvin offered.
b)
"It's not regular television," Marvin tried to explain.
c)
Marvin didn't know what to do.
127.
Grandpa sees that his chocolate cake is all gone. Brad has crumbs on his mouth. What do you think happened?
a)
Brad baked his own cake.
b)
Brad needs to brush his teeth better.
c)
Brad ate Grandpa's chocolate cake.
d)
Brad ate Grandpa
128.
Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window. How do you think he feels?
a)
He is scared of getting in trouble.
b)
He feels happy and excited he threw the ball so hard.
c)
He can't wait to break another window.
d)
He is thinking he should study his spelling words.
129.
Which detail tells you that Mrs. McCoy is hungry?
a)
Her eyes filling up with tears.
b)
She is limping around the room.
c)
She starts reading a book.
d)
Her stomach growls loudly.
100 %
