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WorksheetsSpring Midterm Review
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Worksheet time: 2hrs 59mins
Excerpt from Appetite
Will Wordy
In a house the size of a postage stamp
lived a man as big as a barge.
His mouth could drink the entire river
You could say it was rather large
For dinner he would eat a trillion beans
And a silo full of grain,
Washed it down with a tanker of milk
As if he were a drain.
Which does NOT describe how much the man can eat or drink?
lived a man as big as a barge.
Washed it down with a tanker of milk
His mouth could drink the entire river
For dinner he would eat a trillion beans
Excerpt from Miniver Cheevy
Edwin Arlington Robinson
Miniver sighed for what was not,
And dreamed, and rested from his labors;
He dreamed of Thebes and Camelot,
And Priam's neighbors.
What is implied about Miniver Cheevy in these lines from the poem?
He is satisfied with his life.
He lives mostly in his thoughts and dreams.
He isn't interested in many things.
He has a positive perspective on life.
Excerpt from Vince's First Job
Nicole Frail
1 Scene One
2 Outside Manny's Family Market, VINCENT and his friends, STEPHANIE and MELINDA, cross the bustling parking lot and approach the large, automatic doors. VINCENT enters the lobby and STEPHANIE and MELINDA follow. VINCENT stops before a large bulletin board filled with an array of advertisements.
3 VINCENT: (VINCENT points to an advertisement for Manny's Family Market.) The market is hiring cashiers and stockroom attendants. I'm in desperate need of summer employment, and the position of cashier seems perfect for me.
4 STEPHANIE: You would probably be fond of it, Vincent. After all, you've always enjoyed starting conversations and helping people.
What is the main purpose of the sign Vincent finds outside Manny's Family Market?
to announce they are going out of business
to advertise for job openings
to make customers angry
to announce a contest
Excerpt from So You Want to be a Teacher?
Dennis Tyler
A. There’s More to Life Than Your Salary:
While it is true that the pay is (and stays) relatively low, teachers usually don’t starve. Being a teacher means having a modest and humble lifestyle, but not being impoverished. If nothing else, the pay is reliable; no one budgets better than teachers who get paid the same amount once a month and have to make that paycheck last right up to the next one. Besides, there are many other (non-monetary) compensations for the low pay.
Which statement BEST summarizes the section, There's More to Life Than Your Salary?
The pay for teachers slowly rises over time, but not as fast as inflation rises.
Teachers, because they only get paid once a month, are some of the best budget-makers around.
A teacher’s paycheck is very reliable; it always arrives at the same time and in the same amount.
While it is true that teachers don’t make a lot of money, there are many other (non-monetary) compensations for the low pay and they don't live in poverty.
Excerpt from Battling Cancer: One Woman's Journey
Tracy Wilson
1 Julianne had never given much thought to cancer before one dismal Monday morning last April. The dawn clouds were gray and heavy, and it looked as though it might rain at any second as Julianne meandered to the mailbox at the end of the lawn. As she opened the box, the rusty hinge made a screech much like someone scraping fingernails across a blackboard. The news Julianne received in a postcard that day was much more unnerving. It was simply stated: "Miss Taylor, please call our office to schedule a follow-up appointment as soon as possible. Tests from your annual physical examination have revealed an abnormality." "Abnormality?" Julianne questioned. What kind of abnormality could a 24-year-old woman, who exercised religiously and consumed a healthy diet, possibly have? Within hours she learned the answer to this question only to pose a thousand more in its place.
The main idea of section one is that Julianne received some upsetting news. Which detail from section one supports this main idea?
The bad weather was upsetting to Julianne.
The postcard referred to abnormal test results.
The postcard stated Julianne must come in for additional tests.
Julianne was upset that private information was on the postcard.
According to consumer reports, many fast-food restaurants do not comply with acceptable standards of cleanliness.
Dustin is writing a report. In his outline he plans to include examples like this, to support his main points. Which main point is BEST supported by this example?
Fast-food is delicious:
Fast-food is unhealthy:
Fast-food is inexpensive:
Fast-food chains are increasing:
Alec Blackmon stated that, "the use of the printing press during the fifteenth century enabled the emergence of newspapers, which helped convey news and information to a large number of people."
Which is the BEST way to paraphrase the information in this sentence?
Ever since the fifteenth century, newspapers have contained information, news, and advertisements.
In the fifteenth century, many new inventions were discovered.
The fifteenth century invention of the printing press enabled more people to read the news and other information.
The use of the printing press during the fifteenth century enabled the emergence of newspapers, which helped convey news and information to a large number of people.
Excerpt from The River Thames
Roberto Barerra
4 While the Thames is important to many businesses, it also affects the daily lives of the city’s seven million citizens. Over the years, the river has provided London’s people with food, drinking water, transportation, and a place to relax. For centuries, artists like Claude Monet, Charles Dickens, and Edmund Spenser have looked to the Thames for inspiration. These men used the river as a central figure in several of their works. In addition, some of the most well-known national symbols of the United Kingdom are located on the river’s banks. Historic sites like Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster, the London Eye, and the Tower Bridge are all located near the Thames.
What would MOST LIKELY happen if the Thames experienced a drought in the twenty-first century?
The city would start to smell.
Businesses would be forced to close.
The city’s water supply would decrease.
People would be unable to leave the city.
Excerpt from Battling Cancer: One Woman's Journey
Tracy Wilson
‘Miss Taylor, Please call our office to schedule a follow-up appointment as soon as possible. Tests from your previous physical examination have revealed an abnormality.’
What does the tone of this statement from the passage imply?
that it is time to schedule her physical examination.
that test results from a recent exam indicate that she is very healthy
that she should call the office as soon as possible to update her name and address
that test results from a recent exam indicate that something is wrong, and she should see the doctor again.
Excerpt from Does It Work?
Terri Roberts
8After hearing Christian’s praise of the product, we contacted a local podiatrist to get her take on the Pro Walk. For decades, Dr. Ernestine Campbell has recommended orthotics to patients with flat feet or similar conditions. While Dr. Campbell believes that the Pro Walk can provide legitimate relief for people who suffer from chronic foot pain, she stresses the importance of finding an orthotic that fits your feet properly. Maladjusted inserts can have disastrous results, causing more pain and suffering for the wearer.
9Overall, the Pro Walk inserts seem to do just what they claim. Remember that every individual’s feet are different, so it’s important that you find a product that works for you.
Which is the BEST analysis of this passage?
After studying Christian's experience and Dr. Campbell's opinion, the author of the passage rejects the claims by Pro Walk.
Even after studying Christian's experience and Dr. Campbell's opinion, the author of the passage cannot answer his own question.
After studying Christian's experience and Dr. Campbell's opinion, the author of the passage supports the use of orthopedic inserts.
Even after studying Christian's experience, the author firmly believes more case studies are needed to determine if orthotics work.
Excerpt from Thermometer Pills Can Save Young Lives
Tracy Wilson
Over the past ten years more than two dozen athletes have died from the medical condition known as heatstroke. Heatstroke occurs when the body’s internal temperature becomes so elevated that its cooling system begins shutting down. A promising new product hopes to end the, all too common, heatstroke trend in young athletes. It is called a thermometer pill. If an athlete’s body temperature reaches a dangerous level, the monitor, an ingested capsule, immediately transmits an alert. The player is then rushed indoors and placed in an ice bath to rapidly decrease his or her body temperature. This is important, since internal organs can begin shutting down at 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
To strengthen the argument for using thermometer pills, the author points out that a person who becomes dangerously overheated faces
scarlet fever.
severe hypothermia.
an increase in pulse rate.
organ failure that can lead to death.
Excerpt from Frost’s Laws and Bylaws of American Society
Sarah Annie Frost
A gentleman or a lady will always say "Thank you" to a waiter, but nothing more.
Wine should be handed by the waiters after soup. To decline wine by covering the mouth of the wine-glass with the hand is an ill- bred gesture. Say simply "Not any, thank you," and the waiter will not fill your glass.
Do not eat as if you had good fare for the first time in your life--that is to say, do not eat ravenously, and do not eat in a noticeable way.
Never smack the lips when eating. Never take a long, deep breath after you finish eating, as if the exercise had fatigued you.
Never make noises in your mouth or throat.
Never suck your teeth, or pass your tongue round the outside of your gums.
Which is the BEST summary statement for the passage?
The passage gives advice to guests about how to design formal, engraved invitations for dinner parties.
The passage gives advice to guests about the different types of people that show up at a dinner party.
The passage gives advice to guests about the healthiest entrees to serve at a dinner party.
The passage gives advice to guests about things that should and should not be done at a dinner party.
The family of Dashwood had long been settled in Sussex. Their estate was large, and their residence was at Norland Park, in the centre of their property, where, for many generations, they had lived in so respectable a manner as to engage the general good opinion of their surrounding acquaintance. The late owner of this estate was a single man, who lived to a very advanced age, and who for many years of his life, had a constant companion and housekeeper in his sister. But her death, which happened ten years before his own, produced a great alteration in his home; for to supply her loss, he invited and received into his house the family of his nephew Mr. Henry Dashwood, the legal inheritor of the Norland estate, and the person to whom he intended to bequeath it. In the society of his nephew and niece, and their children, the old Gentleman's days were comfortably spent. His attachment to them all increased. The constant attention of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dashwood to his wishes, which proceeded not merely from interest, but from goodness of heart, gave him every degree of solid comfort which his age could receive; and the cheerfulness of the children added a relish to his existence.
What is the central idea communicated in this paragraph?
that the Dashwood family is well-established and respected by many
that Mr. Henry Dashwood is a very difficult and angry individual
that Mrs. Henry Dashwood is a cruel and unkind lady
that the Dashwood family is filled with greedy money-grubbers
Excerpt from All-Natural Pest Prevention
Lee Washington
1As the weather becomes warmer and people travel outside more often, daring pests creep indoors to explore kitchens and pantries. It is important to know that insects and mice can contribute to the spread of germs and diseases. At the very least, these pests can damage food supplies or cause itchy bug bites. From the largest mice to the tiniest fleas, these creatures can turn a peaceful home into a crawling nightmare!
Which statement, if added to the passage, would BEST support the idea that insects are dangerous?
Some pests do not respond to chemical pest control.
Insects use their antenna to detect strange odors in the environment.
Keeping your house clean can help prevent any critters from returning.
Researchers believe that rodents and insects helped spread several of history's plagues.
Excerpt from Summer at the Lake: Sure to Be a Hit
Clark Benson
2 The film's story centers on a group of a dozen children from the town. This close-knit group, which becomes known as the Lakeside Twelve, gathers daily by the lake. Every day, the children play and swim in the lake. Soon, it seems that days are blending together. In fact, it seems like nighttime never comes, and the sun always shines.
Which is the topic sentence of paragraph 2?
Every day, the children play and swim in the lake.
The film's story centers on a group of a dozen children from the town.
In fact, it seems that nighttime never comes, and the sun always shines.
This close-knit group, which becomes known as the Lakeside Twelve, gathers daily by the lake.
Excerpt from Creative Cuisine
Marie Devers
1Levi grated lemon zest into the whipped cream cheese and jabbed his pinky in the sweet icing for a sample. He suspected his latest creation required powdered sugar, so he located the canister and sprinkled raw sugar into his concoction. His second taste test revealed that his lemon cream pies were developing perfectly. The recipe had appeared in a simpler form on a teen cooking Web site, but Levi contemplated the recipe for days before attempting it. When he was satisfied that he could make it unique with final touches like lemon zest, he proceeded to the kitchen.
One important character trait which helps Levi to compete well is revealed in the first paragraph. It is that
he is often fearful.
he thinks before he acts.
he tends to be suspicious.
he is good at finding hidden things.
Excerpt from Mother Nature’s Fury
Tracy Wilson
While I cannot remember the actual impact, pictures from the aftermath tell the story word for word. The tin can that once was a car was belly up in the top of a 100 foot maple. We hung there for hours oblivious to the disaster around us. When rescuers could finally get to us, power lines made it too dangerous to touch the metal car. I awoke first 32 days after my ride in the sky and remembered much of the ordeal. My sister however, after lying in a coma for nearly three months, has no recollection of any detail from her life before the accident. Lack of oxygen erased her past. My physical wounds have long since healed, but I spend many hours below ground. The slightest hint of thunder or an awkward colored sunset sends me racing to my life below to hide from her.
Which word describes the author's emotions since the storm?
fearful
grateful
hateful
joyful
Excerpt from Brown Wolf
Jack London
He looked with sudden suspicion at Madge, and added, "Only you must play fair. No persuadin' after my back is turned."
Which best describes the tone of Mr. Miller when he says, "Only you must play fair. No persuadin' after my back is turned"?
calm and gentle
suspicious and worried
relieved and relaxed
deluded and ignorant
Excerpt from The Truth About Diaries
Marie Devers
What’s unexpected are my words on sibling rivalry; 11
in spite of how I act, my brother means the world to me. 12
That’s one fact that stays under lock and combination; 13
How embarrassed I would be, if he knew my admiration. 14
How is the speaker characterized by her wish to keep her diary a secret from her brother?
She seems shy and private.
She seems helpful and eager.
She seems clever and studious.
She seems sneaky and dishonest.
Imagine you are writing an essay about the treatment of German prisoners of war brought into America during World War 2.
Which structure would be the best way to organize the information in this essay?
a chronological structure
a cause and effect structure
a problem-solution structure
a compare and contrast structure
Lukas is writing an informational paper about healthy eating habits. Which image would BEST support his
ideas?
a chart showing the foods most people like to eat
a chart showing the foods people should eat every day
a picture of the types of foods people eat at different meals
a picture of the kinds of foods people eat in other countries
Excerpt from Travel Guide to the Kowloon Region of Hong Kong
Emily Morton
2 The Kowloon Walled City Park has an extensive and interesting history. The area started as a walled fort during the 1600s, when imperial officials built the structure. They used the fort until 1841, when Great Britain took control of the island. Between 1843 and 1847, people living in the area started building a city within the walls. People lived in the walled city until 1994, when lawlessness and squalor forced government officials to relocate all the inhabitants and tear down the city. Currently, the area is a park filled with beautiful plants and architecture. The Kowloon Walled City Park is a destination that visitors will remember for exquisite views and its rich history.
Why is the author's organizational strategy for paragraph 2 effective?
The author provides some historical background about the Kowloon Region.
The author saves the most important points for the end of the paragraph.
The author claims that the past Kowloon Region is more interesting than the modern Kowloon Region.
The author explains interesting facts about the Kowloon Region in no particular order.
Which is correctly written?
In her last article, Cynthia Eaton stated: "I could not believe it when my producer announced, 'It's going to be another all-nighter'
In her last article, Cynthia Eaton stated: 'I could not believe it when my producer announced, "It's going to be another all-nighter!"
In her last article, Cynthia Eaton stated: "I could not believe it when my producer announced, 'It's going to be another all-nighter!' "
In her last article, Cynthia Eaton stated: "I could not believe it when my producer announced, "It's going to be another all-nighter!" "
Excerpt from Oyako Donburi
Elizabeth Kibler
Soy sauce is a traditional, dark Asian sauce that is made from soy. This sauce will add a salty flavor to the dish. There is no need for other seasoning.
What is the BEST way to paraphrase these sentences from the passage?
Used in many dishes, soy sauce has become popular in America, not just in Asia.
Soy sauce is a dark sauce used, often alone, in Asian cooking for its salty taste.
Soy sauce is an extremely popular seasoning in some cultures.
Developed from soybeans, soy sauce is usually used by to add saltiness to food items.
Lindsey is writing a narrative about her trip to the beach. What order would be best for her details?
pros and cons
chronological order
order of importance
order of difficulty
Sofia was sitting by the window in her favorite old rocking chair, which she'd loved relaxing in since she was a child. Now, at sixteen years old, she sat there contemplating the leaves changing colors outside. A chilly wind was rising in the yard, pushing the empty swing into the air and filling her mind with bittersweet memories. Sofia could see her reflection in the window and was surprised to notice a tear running down her face. When her mother walked into the room, Sofia could not stop herself from bursting into tears and running into her arms.
Which dialogue would BEST develop this passage?
"I'm feeling so downhearted, Mom," said Sofia. "I saw you in here with tears in your eyes," said Mom.
"I loved living in this house, Mom," said Sofia. "I know, and I'm sorry we have to move away," said Mom
"The wind is pushing the swing outside, Mom," said Sofia. "It sure is cold and windy out there," said Mom.
"This is my favorite chair, Mom," said Sofia. "Yes, you've had that since you were a little girl," said Mom.
The air in St. Thomas was humid and sticking to my skin. The hot beach made my toes burn as I walked to the edge of the sand. I could hardly believe the beauty of the ocean. I’d never seen water so clear and bright. The shore in New Jersey was nice, but the waters of the Atlantic always seemed very dark. This water sparkled like a diamond in the sunlight.
Which of these choices BEST adds specific and concrete detail to the vague phrase seemed very dark in the passage?
seemed quite hard-to-see
seemed black and murky
seemed unpleasant
seemed very vague
Which answer provides the best example of vivid sensory detail?
I have always wanted to be an airline pilot, but I was never sure I could do the job.
Red roses bloomed boldly in the wet, gray mist, scenting the air with nectar.
The last time we talked, she told me strange things about herself.
All the houses on the block were built to the specifications of a given blueprint.
Excerpt from Pet Dangers
Carole Jenkins
(5) Although the exact cause is not known, gastrointestinal problems will result after a pet ingests grapes or raisins.
Choose the BEST revision of sentence (5).
Although the exact cause is not known, gastrointestinal problems result after a pet ingests grapes or raisins.
Although their exact cause is not known, gastrointestinal problems result after a pet ingests grapes or raisins.
Although the exact cause is not known, gastrointestinal problems can result after a pet ingests grapes or raisins.
Although their exact cause is not known, gastrointestinal problems can result after a pet ingests grapes or raisins.
I wasn't sure how to feel about the matter. It wasn't really any of my business. ________, it greatly affected people that I cared about.
Which would be the most appropriate transitional phrase to use for the beginning of the second sentence?
Anyway
Besides
To be honest
At the same time
Which BEST identifies the problem with this sentence?
The pharmacist made an accidental mistake when she filled the prescription for the impatient customer.
redundancy
spelling error
run-on sentence
punctuation error
The construction of the new high school for our town is now complete. The facilities are not open to the faculty and general public. There are still many more fixtures to be moved into the new high school, and the wireless connectivity continues to need improvement. Thank you for being patient while we continue to make our new high school the best high school this state has ever seen.
How could the bolded sentence in this brief passage be revised in a way that would both integrate the sentence smoothly into the paragraph and state that the facilities will eventually be made available to the public?
There is no change needed.
However, the facilities are not open to the faculty and general public.
The facilities are not open to the faculty and general public just yet.
However, the facilities are not open to the faculty and general public just yet.
Combine these sentences into one clear, concise sentence without changing the original meaning.
The dreariest time of year is February. The snow is dirty. Streets are gray. The trees are bare.
February is the dreariest month of the year because the snow is dirty, the streets are gray, and the trees are bare.
Months that are dreary include months like February with dirty snow, streets that are gray, and no leaves on the trees.
Some people don't like February because it is cold.
In February the fact that the snow is dirty and the streets are gray and the trees are bare make many people consider it to be the dreariest month of the year.
Excerpt from Chasing the Paulding Light
Alexandra Rowker, Investigative Journalist
2 A group of teenagers first reported a mysterious light outside of Paulding, Michigan in 1966. Although some dismissed the teens’ statements, many people decided to investigate the phenomenon for themselves. Since that preliminary report, groups have congregated at the site nightly to witness the abnormal light emerge on the horizon. The so-called Paulding Light has been the subject of intense scrutiny throughout Northern Michigan over the years. The most peculiar theories assert that the light originates on another planet or in another dimension. The more mundane hypotheses allege that human technology is the true cause of the light.
Which would be an effective pre-writing strategy for a student who wanted to write an essay on his or her own theories about the Paulding Light phenomenon?
brainstorming
drafting
outlining
proofreading
What would be the best prewriting strategy to use to help you generate ideas about a research paper on American Romantic Poets?
outlining
brainstorming
draft writing
creating note cards
