Free Printable English I Fall Semester Test

1.

An example of dramatic irony occurs in "The Cask of Amontillado" when

a)

Fortunato is dressed as a jester

b)

the reader knows Montresor plans revenge, but Fortunato does not know

c)

the narrator urges the already-drunk Fortunato to test the amontillado

d)

the crime is committed during carnival season

2.

An unreliable narrator may be described as one who

a)

deliberately does not tell the whole truth

b)

makes unreliable statements in a story and is always corrected by another character

c)

lies throughout a story but admits the truth at the end of a story

d)

is unreliable until the climax of a story

3.

Moving backward, as if in horror, Montresor grimaced.

a)

endeavored

b)

obstinate

c)

recoiling

d)

immolation

4.

Fortunato’s series of cries modulated into laughter.

a)

succession

b)

recoiling

c)

immolation

d)

impunity

5.

The stubborn key finally turned in the ancient lock.

a)

succession

b)

obstinate

c)

immolation

d)

recoiling

6.

Montresor viewed Fortunato’s end as suitable punishment.

a)

impunity

b)

endeavored

c)

immolation

d)

retribution

7.

How fascinating that he tried to seek revenge!

a)

endeavored

b)

precluded

c)

imposed upon

d)

obstinate

8.

“I don’t wish to take advantage of you!” lied Montresor.

a)

impose upon

b)

impunity

c)

retribution

d)

obstinate

9.

The catacombs ensured Montresor’s freedom from punishment.

a)

impose upon

b)

impunity

c)

succession

d)

recoiling

10.

Fortunato’s drunkenness made impossible in advance his realization of his fate.

a)

endeavored

b)

retribution

c)

precluded

d)

impunity

11.

The crypt was the frightening site of Fortunato’s destruction.

a)

impunity

b)

impose upon

c)

immolation

d)

obstinate

12.

Luchesi was often sought for his expert knowledge of wines.

a)

connoisseurship

b)

retribution

c)

immolation

d)

precluded

13.

Read each group of sentences. Choose the sentence with the correctly punctuated dialogue, and write the appropriate letter on the line provided.

a)

“This is a horrific story, said one critic about “The Cask of Amontillado.”

b)

“This is a horrific story,” said one critic about “The Cask of Amontillado.”

c)

“This is a horrific story,” said one critic,“about “The Cask of Amontillado.”

d)

“This is a horrific story said one critic about “The Cask of Amontillado.”

14.

Read each group of sentences. Choose the sentence with the correctly punctuated dialogue, and write the appropriate letter on the line provided.

a)

Montresor, claimed the teacher, “is an evil character.”

b)

“Montresor” claimed the teacher “is an evil character.”

c)

“Montresor,” claimed the teacher, “is an evil character.”

d)

“Montresor claimed, the teacher is an evil character.”

15.

The third-person limited point of view focuses on the feelings and thoughts of

a)

all the characters

b)

one of the characters

c)

two objective characters

d)

the main characters

16.

Was the price of the diamond necklace much too high for Mme. Loisel?

a)

disconsolate

b)

exorbitant

c)

incessantly

d)

privations

17.

Mme. Forestier is naturally surprised to learn that the woman, who looks like a very poor person, is her old friend.

a)

pauper

b)

disconsolate

c)

exorbitant

d)

privations

18.

One could say that Mme. Loisel brings all of her hardships on herself.

a)

disconsolate

b)

privations

c)

exorbitant

d)

incessantly

19.

She probably complains constantly to her hard-working husband.

a)

incessantly

b)

privations

c)

disconsolate

d)

pauper

20.

Perhaps we should pity the very unhappy Mme. Loisel.

a)

exorbitant

b)

pauper

c)

privations

d)

disconsolate

21.

Mathilde Loisel and her husband receive an invitation. Its to a fancy reception. Their poor and cannot afford jewels for her. "Go see your friend, Mme. Forestier, and ask her to lend you some jewelry," her husband suggests. Mme. Forestier, who's a well-to-do lady, lends Mathilde a marvelous necklace. It's stones sparkle against Mathilde's lovely skin.

a)

It's

b)

Its'

c)

Correct as is

22.

Mathilde Loisel and her husband receive an invitation. Its to a fancy reception. Their poor and cannot afford jewels for her. "Go see your friend, Mme. Forestier, and ask her to lend you some jewelry," her husband suggests. Mme. Forestier, who's a well-to-do lady, lends Mathilde a marvelous necklace. It's stones sparkle against Mathilde's lovely skin.

a)

There

b)

They're

c)

Correct as is

23.

Mathilde Loisel and her husband receive an invitation. Its to a fancy reception. Their poor and cannot afford jewels for her. "Go see your friend, Mme. Forestier, and ask her to lend you some jewelry," her husband suggests. Mme. Forestier, who's a well-to-do lady, lends Mathilde a marvelous necklace. It's stones sparkle against Mathilde's lovely skin.

a)

your'

b)

you're

c)

Correct as is

24.

Mathilde Loisel and her husband receive an invitation. Its to a fancy reception. Their poor and cannot afford jewels for her. "Go see your friend, Mme. Forestier, and ask her to lend you some jewelry," her husband suggests. Mme. Forestier, who's a well-to-do lady, lends Mathilde a marvelous necklace. It's stones sparkle against Mathilde's lovely skin.

a)

whose

b)

whos'

c)

Correct as is

25.

Mathilde Loisel and her husband receive an invitation. Its to a fancy reception. Their poor and cannot afford jewels for her. "Go see your friend, Mme. Forestier, and ask her to lend you some jewelry," her husband suggests. Mme. Forestier, who's a well-to-do lady, lends Mathilde a marvelous necklace. It's stones sparkle against Mathilde's lovely skin.

a)

Its'

b)

Its

c)

Correct as is

26.

What is a Homeric simile?

a)

A comparison of two things that is explained throughout many lines of poetry.

b)

A simile comparing the author, Homer, to the main character, Odysseus.

c)

A comparison of two things without using like or as.

d)

A comparison of two things using like or as.

27.

Which of following is a MAN vs. NATURE conflict?

a)

George vs. Pride

b)

Hunters vs. Lightening

c)

George vs. Ulrich

d)

Ulrich vs. Court Order of Who Owns Land

28.

In a forest of mixed growth somewhere on the eastern spurs of the Carpathians, a man stood one winter night watching and listening, as though he waited for some beast of the woods to come within the range of his vision and, later, of his rifle.

In this sentence, the word range means

a)

pasture

b)

distance

c)

musical tones

d)

a cooking stove

29.

The neighbor feud had grown into a personal one since

Ulrich had come to be head of his family; if there was a man in the world whom he detested and wished ill to, it was Georg Znaeym, the inheritor of the quarrel and the tireless game snatcher and raider of the disputed border forest.

In this sentence, the word detested means--

a)

saw

b)

knew

c)

hated

d)

admired

30.

Surprise endings are

a)

illogical and unexpected

b)

never memorable

c)

logical but unexpected

d)

a trick used by lazy writers

31.

Volunteers provide relief to victims.

a)

precipitous

b)

acquiesced

c)

marauders

d)

languor

e)

succor

32.

After noting the patient's weariness, the doctor recommends a good night's sleep.

a)

precipitous

b)

acquiesced

c)

marauders

d)

languor

e)

succor

33.

At the end of the trail, the men face a very steep rock wall.

a)

precipitous

b)

acquiesced

c)

marauders

d)

languor

e)

succor

34.

After considering Gradwitz's offer, Znaeym accepted.

a)

precipitous

b)

acquiesced

c)

marauders

d)

languor

e)

succor

35.

The two men agree to band together in order to fight off any people roaming in search of loot.

a)

precipitous

b)

acquiesced

c)

marauders

d)

languor

e)

succor

36.

The events of the plot are designed to

(pg. 32-33)

a)

reveal the author’s point of view

b)

arouse and satisfy the reader’s curiosity

c)

portray the personality of the main character

d)

distract the reader from guessing the ending

37.

A struggle or clash that drives the plot is known as the story’s

(pg. 32-33)

a)

theme

b)

foreshadowing

c)

conflict

d)

characterization

38.

The main struggle in the story

(pg. 32-33)

a)

can be external or internal

b)

must involve two characters

c)

always takes place within a character’s mind

d)

is usually against some force of nature

39.

An external conflict in a story

(pg. 32-33)

a)

is not part of the main plot

b)

involves only one character

c)

is introduced in the resolution

d)

involves a character and another person or thing

40.

Which of the following is an example of internal conflict?

(pg. 32-33)

a)

A hiker must cross a dangerous river.

b)

A boy struggles to overcome his shyness.

c)

The team captain and the coach argue about a play.

d)

The stepsisters ridicule Cinderella.

41.

Which of the following is not a part of a story’s plot?

(pg. 32-33)

a)

exposition

b)

complication

c)

narrative

d)

climax

42.

The basic situation of a story

(pg. 32-33)

a)

introduces the characters and their conflicts

b)

is a tense scene near the end of the story

c)

is also called the denouement

d)

isn’t designed to hook the reader’s curiosity

43.

Which part of a story is most likely to engage the reader’s emotions?

(pg. 32-33)

a)

exposition

b)

complication

c)

climax

d)

resolution

44.

Denouement is a French word that means

(pg. 32-33)

a)

conflict

b)

increasing the tension

c)

related events

d)

unraveling the knot

45.

The purpose of the resolution is to

(pg,. 32-33)

a)

increase the reader’s curiosity

b)

reveal the outcome of the conflict

c)

tie up the loose ends and “close” the story

d)

move the plot forward

46.

elastic

a)

expendable

b)

teeming

c)

paradox

d)

resilient

e)

remit

47.

below the level of consciousness

a)

expendable

b)

subliminal

c)

paradox

d)

resilient

e)

remit

48.

destroy, wipe out

a)

undulate

b)

revoke

c)

annihilate

d)

primeval

e)

subliminal

49.

worth sacrificing to gain an objective

a)

expendable

b)

teeming

c)

paradox

d)

resilient

e)

remit

50.

swarming, overflowing

a)

expendable

b)

teeming

c)

paradox

d)

resilient

e)

remit

51.

send in payment

a)

expendable

b)

teeming

c)

paradox

d)

resilient

e)

remit

52.

primitive; of the earliest times

a)

undulate

b)

revoke

c)

annihilate

d)

primeval

e)

subliminal

53.

something that has or seems to have contradictory qualities

a)

expendable

b)

teeming

c)

paradox

d)

resilient

e)

remit

54.

cancel; withdraw

a)

undulate

b)

revoke

c)

annihilate

d)

primeval

e)

subliminal

55.

move in waves or like a wave

a)

undulate

b)

revoke

c)

annihilate

d)

primeval

e)

subliminal

56.

anything that soothes or calms

a)

soliciously

b)

opiate

c)

deplorable

d)

precariously

e)

indolently

57.

comforts and conveniences

a)

palpable

b)

disarming

c)

amenities

d)

imprudent

e)

scruples

58.

unwise

a)

palpable

b)

disarming

c)

amenities

d)

imprudent

e)

scruples

59.

easily felt or touched

a)

palpable

b)

disarming

c)

amenities

d)

imprudent

e)

scruples

60.

feelings of doubt or guilt

a)

palpable

b)

disarming

c)

amenities

d)

imprudent

e)

scruples

61.

unsteadily

a)

solicitously

b)

disarming

c)

deplorable

d)

precariously

e)

indolently

62.

regrettable; very bad

a)

solicitously

b)

disarming

c)

deplorable

d)

precariously

e)

indolently

63.

lessening or removing fears

a)

imprudent

b)

scruples

c)

disarming

d)

opiate

e)

indolently

64.

lazily

a)

imprudent

b)

scruples

c)

disarming

d)

opiate

e)

indolently

65.

in a concerned manner

a)

solicitiously

b)

scruples

c)

disarming

d)

opiate

e)

indolently

66.

Irony is built upon the basic element of

a)

suspense

b)

comedy

c)

surprise

d)

conflict

67.

Irony comes from a Greek word that means

a)

to be surprised

b)

reversing expectations

c)

a withholding of knowledge

d)

to define something else

68.

When a character says one thing but means something else, the character is using

a)

situational irony

b)

verbal irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

comic irony

69.

A mighty wizard who turns out to be a con man is an example of

a)

situational irony

b)

verbal irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

simple irony

70.

Dramatic irony occurs when

a)

characters know something that the reader or viewer does not

b)

characters do something unexpected

c)

a situation turns out tragically

d)

the reader or viewer knows something the characters do not

71.

What type of irony is presented in “Little Red Riding Hood” when the audience knows that the wolf has disguised himself as Little Red Riding Hood’s grandmother?

a)

situational irony

b)

verbal irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

critical thinking

72.

Which of the following is most characteristic of situational irony?

a)

A situation turns out to be exactly what we expect.

b)

A situation turns out to be the opposite of what we expect.

c)

A situation has to be explained with dialogue alone.

d)

A situation occurs in which the characters reveal their motives.

73.

Which of the following is an example of verbal irony?

a)

A soldier’s enemy turns out to be his brother.

b)

A plainclothes officer is mugged.

c)

The fastest runner on the track team is nicknamed “Turtle Legs.”

d)

In a stage presentation, the audience learns that the hero’s drink is laced with poison.

74.

Situational irony occurs when

a)

a person says one thing but means something else

b)

there is a contrast between what would seem appropriate and what really happens

c)

the reader or audience has knowledge that the characters do not

d)

there is a tragic ending

75.

Which of the following does not describe the role of irony in fiction?

a)

It is only used to portray sad situations, not funny ones.

b)

It keeps the reader interested through the use of surprise.

c)

It can provoke strong emotions in the reader.

d)

It can effectively portray what real life is often like.

76.

The term point of view refers to the way the writer has chosen to

a)

create conflict

b)

present dialogue

c)

express an opinion

d)

tell a story

77.

The word omniscient means

a)

all-powerful

b)

all-knowing

c)

everywhere

d)

universal

78.

Which of the following items is not true of the omniscient narrator?

a)

He or she zooms in on just one character.

b)

He or she is not a character in the story.

c)

He or she never refers to himself or herself with the pronoun I.

d)

He or she is able to tell us everything about every character.

79.

With a first-person narrator, the reader

a)

is more detached from the action of the story

b)

can predict the outcome of the story

c)

can see into the minds and thoughts of everyone but the narrator

d)

knows only what the narrator knows about characters and events

80.

The first-person narrator must

a)

be someone who knows the other characters well

b)

tell the story objectively

c)

be a character in the story

d)

know the thoughts and feelings of every character

81.

In the third-person limited point of view, the narrator

a)

describes the innermost feelings of every character

b)

analyzes the past, present, and future

c)

focuses on the thoughts and emotions of one character

d)

relates the entire story in flashback

82.

From which point of view are the following paragraphs written?
A young woman just moved into an apartment. She thought it was a nice neighborhood and became delighted when she heard a saxophone. She could not believe her luck—she, too, played the sax. She bolted down the stairs to find the musician. “What a lovely song,” she said. She knew at once that he would be her partner for life. She told him how she too played the saxophone and loved jazz. Minutes passed, but she could not keep her mouth shut. Why? It was spring, she had just moved into a new place, and she was in love.

a)

omniscient point of view

b)

first-person point of view

c)

third-person limited point of view

d)

second-person point of view

83.

Which of the following statements is written from the first-person point of view?

a)

I was hoping to earn enough money to pay rent.

b)

The saxophonist is a wonderful musician.

c)

The police arrive and find a barking dog.

d)

The woman believes she has found a friend, although the man who called the police feels differently.

84.

The decision a writer makes about a story’s narrator and point of view

a)

can be made after the story is written

b)

has little impact on how the story is written

c)

requires years of expertise

d)

makes an important difference to a story

85.

The narrator and the writer

a)

are always the same

b)

are not necessarily the same

c)

are never the same

d)

present different points of view in each story

86.

The light hitting Jill's face is too bright.

a)

garish

b)

sullen

c)

fretful

d)

deft

87.

Only Nat is fearful of the birds.

a)

fretful

b)

apprehensive

c)

deft

d)

imperative

88.

Nat described in detail his story about the birds.

a)

imperative

b)

disposition

c)

recounted

d)

deft

89.

All autumn long, the sea is calm.

a)

fretful

b)

garish

c)

sullen

d)

placid

90.

The mood of the birds is gloomy.

a)

placid

b)

sullen

c)

garish

d)

deft

91.

Mr. Trigg has a cheerful personality.

a)

disposition

b)

garish

c)

imperative

d)

placid

92.

Whenever the children grow irritable, Nat tries to ease their fears.

a)

fretful

b)

garish

c)

sullen

d)

placid

93.

Nat knows it is extremely important to have food in the house.

a)

imperative

b)

fretful

c)

garish

d)

placid

94.

Stealthily, as if to avoid being seen or heard, Nat secures the upstairs.

a)

deft

b)

furtively

c)

apprehensive

d)

garish

95.

Nat's talent for carpentry is evident in the quick, skillful manner in which he secures his home.

a)

deft

b)

furtively

c)

placid

d)

imperative

96.

v. provokes or urges on to some action

a)

scrutiny

b)

deprectiates

c)

covets

d)

instigates

97.

n. close inspection

a)

scrutiny

b)

depreciate

c)

covet

d)

instigate

98.

v. belittle; lower the value of

a)

scrutiny

b)

depreciate

c)

covet

d)

instigate

99.

longed-for

a)

scrutiny

b)

depreciated

c)

coveted

d)

instigated

100.

What change should be made in the following sentence? Her pen rolled off her desk, onto the floor, and under the cabinet.

a)

Remove the comma after floor

b)

Add a comma after and

c)

Remove the comma after desk

d)

No change needed

101.

What change should be made in the following sentence? Sheep cattle, poultry, and swine are all raised in Ohio.

a)

Add a comma after sheep

b)

Remove comma from after cattle

c)

Remove comma from after poultry

d)

No change needed

102.

What change should be made to the following sentence? He had never been on a plane bus, train, or bicycle!

a)

Remove ALL the commas

b)

Remove the comma after bus

c)

Remove the comma after train

d)

Add the comma after plane

103.

What change should be made to the following sentence? At the fair, the kids went on the Ferris wheel the tilt o wheel and the carousel.

a)

Add a comma after Ferris wheel

b)

Add a comma after Ferris wheel and tilt o wheel

c)

Add a comma after tilt o wheel

d)

Make no change

104.

I love reading shopping, and watching Netflix.

a)

reading, shopping, and watching Netflix

b)

reading, shopping, and watching, Netflix

c)

reading, shopping and watching Netflix

d)

Correct as is

105.

The street was filled with angry protesters, shouting spectators and police.

a)

angry, protesters

b)

angry protesters, shouting spectators, and police

c)

Correct as is

106.

Does the following sentence correctly follow the comma rule for items in a series?Basketball, football, and softball are the most common team sports in high school athletics.

a)

yes

b)

no

107.

Does the following sentence correctly follow the comma rule for items in a series?
Unusual sports offered by some schools include fencing cricket judo, and rodeo.

a)

yes

b)

no

108.

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

109.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas.

b)

I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas.

c)

I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas.

d)

I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

110.

Where should the comma go?
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.

a)

vehicle,

b)

worked,

c)

Fortunately,

d)

The sentence does not need commas

111.

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.

112.

Where does the comma go in this sentence?
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

113.

Which is the correct way to punctuate the appositive in the sentence?

a)

Jada, my beautiful sister is the most giving person I know.

b)

Jada, my beautiful sister is the most, giving person.

c)

Jada, my beautiful sister, is the most giving person.

d)

Jada my beautiful sister, is the most giving person.

114.

Which sentence punctuates the quote correctly?

a)

My mom yelled "Go to your room!"

b)

My mom yelled, "Go to your room!"

c)

My mom yelled "go to your room!"

d)

My mom yelled "Go to your room"!

115.

How should this sentence be corrected?
We ate hamburgers by the pool and then went swimming.

a)

No changes needed

b)

We ate hamburgers by the pool, and then went swimming.

116.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

b)

Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

c)

Jim is very bold, and smart but he doesn't, always say nice things to people.

d)

Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

117.

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
People have always complimented my mother's unique, refreshing personality.

a)

Use commas to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses in a series.

b)

Use a comma before the conjunction to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

c)

Use a comma after an introductory word, phrase, or clause.

d)

Use a comma to separate adjectives of equal rank.

118.

The stressful exam tested my focus, yet I was able to concentrate with no problem.

a)

Use commas to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses in a series.

b)

Use a comma before the conjunction to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

c)

Use a comma after an introductory word, phrase, or clause.

d)

Use a comma to separate adjectives of equal rank.

119.

I studied my notes, my worksheets, and my past quizzes.

a)

Use commas to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses in a series.

b)

Use a comma before the conjunction to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

c)

Use a comma after an introductory word, phrase, or clause.

d)

Do not use a comma to separate adjectives that must stay in a specific order.

120.

What is a plot?

a)

a guess about what will happen next in a story

b)

the series of events or action in a story

c)

the final outcome of a story

d)

the high point of a story

121.

The story's time and place is its ___.

a)

tone

b)

plot

c)

setting

d)

voice

122.

The main character in a story is the ___.

a)

antagonist

b)

protagonist

c)

exposition

d)

climax

123.

The opposing character or force to the main character is the ___.

a)

protagonist

b)

antagonist

c)

plankton

d)

villian

124.

Which part of the plot is
the most intense? This is usually a turning point for the main character.

a)

falling action

b)

exposition

c)

exposition

d)

climax

125.

A problem faced by the main character.

a)

climax

b)

conflict

c)

exposition

d)

symbol

126.

Is the following situation an example of an internal or external conflict?
Joe can't decide whether to live with his mom or his dad.

a)

internal conflict

b)

external conflict

127.

Is the following situation an example of an internal or external conflict?
Alice can't find her phone because her brother stole it from her room.

a)

internal conflict

b)

external conflict

128.

All the events that lead to the climax of a story are called the ___.

a)

conflict

b)

exposition

c)

falling action

d)

rising action

129.

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

130.

Harry Potter faces many conflicts in his young life. He is an example of:

a)

A protagonist

b)

An antagonist

131.

The ending of a story usually contains the ___.

a)

exposition

b)

rising action

c)

climax

d)

resolution

132.

What happens in the falling action?

a)

You are introduced to the conflict.

b)

The setting is described in detail.

c)

Events begin to calm down after the climax.

d)

It is the exact same as the rising action.

133.

Which list shows the correct order for most stories?

a)

exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution

b)

exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution

c)

exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

d)

rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution

134.

When an author gives a clue about something that will happen later in the story, it is called ___.

a)

foreshadowing

b)

resolution

c)

flashback

d)

plot clue

135.

A scene that interrupts the action of a story to show an event in the past is called a ____.

a)

flashback

b)

genre

c)

teleportation

d)

internal conflict

136.

What type of conflict is this:

Katniss Everdeen fights against the govenment of Panem

a)

Man vs Society

b)

Man vs Nature

c)

Man vs. Self

137.

What type of conflict is this:

Sam is trapped in a flooded cave and has to find his way out.

a)

man vs nature

b)

man vs man

c)

man vs self

138.

adj. awe-inspiring in excellence; strikingly impressive

a)

formidable

b)

sage

c)

inconspicuous

d)

intact

139.

v. destroy; violently ruin

a)

ravage

b)

demoralize

c)

replenish

d)

rancor

140.

profusion

a)

n. large supply; abundance

b)

n. enemy; opponent

c)

n. secret or sneaky action or behavior

d)

n. passion; enthusiasm

141.

adj. wise

a)

sage

b)

intact

c)

disdainful

d)

aloof

142.

n. enemy; opponent

a)

adversary

b)

sage

c)

annals

d)

stealth

143.

stealth

a)

n. secret or sneaky action or behavior

b)

n. bitter hate; ill will

c)

n. chronological record; historical account

d)

n. passion; enthusiasm

144.

n. bitter hate; ill will

a)

rancor

b)

ardor

c)

stealth

d)

tumult

145.

adv. in an extremely unpleasant or disgusting manner

a)

abominably

b)

disdainful

c)

revelry

d)

tremulous

146.

n. passions; enthusiasm

a)

ardor

b)

epic

c)

tumult

d)

stealth

147.

n. commotion; uproar; confusion

a)

tumult

b)

stealth

c)

revelry

d)

adversities

148.

adj. great misfortunes; hardships

a)

adversities

b)

adversary

c)

annals

d)

ardor

149.

disdainful

a)

adj. scornful; contemptuous

b)

adj. at a distance; unfriendly

c)

v. gave generously

d)

n. bitter hate; ill will

150.

revelry

a)

n. merrymaking; festivity

b)

adj. impressive; grand in scope

c)

v. add beauty to; decorate

d)

adj. awe-inspiring in excellence; strikingly impressive

151.

adorn

a)

v. add beauty to; decorate

b)

v. to break up and scatter; to cause to vanish or disappear

c)

n. compensation; repayment

d)

n. a long poem about the adventures of a great hero

152.

v. glared; stared angrily

a)

glowered

b)

negotiated

c)

lavished

d)

demoralized

153.

n. compensation; repayment

a)

restitution

b)

extremity

c)

tumult

d)

replenish

154.

lavished

a)

v. gave generously

b)

v. refilled or resupplied; restored; nourished

c)

v. destroyed violently; ruined

d)

v. undermined the confidence of a person or group

155.

adj. at a distance; unfriendly

a)

aloof

b)

adorn

c)

pliant

d)

tremulous

156.

adj. flexible

a)

pliant

b)

tremulous

c)

intact

d)

aloof

157.

tremulous

a)

adj. trembling; shaking

b)

v. to spread or distribute widely

c)

adj. flexible

d)

v. discourage; dishearten

158.

Which sentence is properly punctuated?

a)

Harold, a gifted tennis player, won four national tennis championships.

b)

Harold a gifted tennis player won four national tennis championships.

c)

Harold, won four championships, and Harold is a gifted tennis player.

d)

Harold a gifted tennis player, won four national tennis championships.

159.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

a)

Charlie Diane's beagle, chews holes in the living room carpeting.

b)

Charlie, Diane's beagle chews holes in the living room carpeting.

c)

Charlie, Diane's beagle, chews holes in the living room carpeting.

d)

Charlie Diane's, beagle, chews holes, in the living room carpeting.

160.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

a)

A hot-tempered tennis player Robbie charged the umpire.

b)

A hot-tempered tennis player, Robbie charged the umpire.

c)

A hot-tempered tennis player Robbie charged, the umpire.

d)

A, hot-tempered, tennis player Robbie charged the umpire.

161.

Where do the commas belong in the following sentence?

Marcus my sister's hamster likes to run in a wheel.

a)

, my sister's hamster,

b)

, Marcus my sister's,

c)

, hamster likes to run,

162.

Choose the phrase that should be separated by commas.

I lost my silver necklace a present from my mother at the Carnival.

a)

I lost my silver necklace

b)

a present from my mother

c)

at the Carnival

d)

I lost my silver

163.

Where do the commas belong in the following sentence?

Rice an edible grain is considered a dietary staple.

a)

Rice,

b)

, an edible grain,

c)

, is considered a dietary staple.

164.

Which sentence below is correctly punctuated?

a)

My sister, the tall one, is about to enter high school.

b)

My sister the tall one is about to enter high school.

c)

My sister, the tall one is about to enter high school.

d)

My sister the tall one, is about to enter high school.

165.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

We decided to eat at Olive Garden my favorite restaurant.

b)

We decided to eat at, Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.

c)

We decided to eat at Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.

d)

We decided, to eat, at Olive Garden my favorite restaurant.

166.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

My mom, a nurse drives a red car.

b)

My mom, a nurse, drives a red car.

c)

My mom a nurse drives a red car.

167.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Petey my pet snake has only bitten one person.

b)

Petey, my pet snake, has only bitten one person.

c)

Petey, my pet snake has only bitten one person.

d)

Petey my pet snake, has only bitten one person.

168.

What does non restrictive mean?

a)

not necessary

b)

important

c)

super important

d)

not restricted

169.

What is a nonessential phrase?

a)

nonrestrictive phrase

b)

restrictive phrase

170.

How can you tell if a phrase is nonessential?

a)

it has punctuation around it

b)

you naturally pause before and after

c)

you can remove it from the sentence without losing meaning

d)

all of these

171.

What does restrictive mean?

a)

important

b)

not important

c)

restricted

172.

What is the name of a phrase or clause that is needed to complete the meaning of a sentence?

a)

Nonrestrictive

b)

Restrictive

173.

A restrictive phrase or clause needs commas.

a)

True

b)

False

174.

Identify the phrase or clause:

The soft cartilage that makes up sharks' skeletons dissolves over time.

a)

Nonrestrictive

b)

Restrictive

175.

Identify the phrase or clause:

Rancho La Brea Tar Pit and Dinosaur National Monument are two places that have a lot of dinosaur fossils.

a)

Nonrestrictive

b)

Restrictive

176.

Identify the phrase or clause:

Many insects become fossilized when they get stuck in amber.

a)

Nonrestrictive

b)

Restrictive

177.

Identify the phrase or clause:

David Shiffler, who was born in 1992, is already a famous fossil finder.

a)

Nonrestrictive

b)

Restrictive

178.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

The girl who is wearing the red dress is the winner.

b)

The girl, who is wearing the red dress, is the winner.

179.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

The person, who writes the best essay, will win a prize

b)

The person who writes the best essay will win a prize.

180.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Students who follow the rules will not get into trouble.

b)

Students, who follow the rules, will not get into trouble.

181.

Which is correct?

a)

Ms vals daughter lives in Chicago, illinois.

b)

Ms. Val's daughter lives in Chicago, Illinois.

182.

Which is correct?

a)

My dad had to go to Olathe medical center.

b)

My dad had to go to Olathe Medical Center.

English I Fall Semester Test

Total questions: 182

Worksheet time: 4hrs 43mins

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