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ENGLISH EXAM PREP

Total questions: 152

Worksheet time: 3hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Today I have an English quiz, and I must turn in the outline for my project.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

2.

I had to read a short story, and I had to write a paragraph for homework last night.

a)

simple sentence

b)

complex sentence

c)

compound sentence

3.

If I finish my project tonight, may I go to my friend's house tomorrow night?

a)

simple sentence

b)

complex sentence

c)

compound sentence

4.

I need to finish writing this story, but I'd rather read this book.

a)

simple sentence

b)

complex sentence

c)

compound sentence

5.

We could eat a salad for lunch, or we could eat a hamburger and fries.

a)

simple sentence

b)

complex sentence

c)

compound sentence

6.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

a)

I wanted to go to school today, but I was too tired.

b)

I wanted to go to school today but I was too tired.

c)

I wanted to go to school today, but, I was too tired.

d)

None of the above

7.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

a)

Justin which loved to watch movies went to go see the new Transformers movie he enjoyed it very much.

b)

John loved to see Pixar movies, which is the same studio that make Toy Story, UP!, Wall-E, and Coco.

c)

I want to go out for a swim, but I can't because it's too hot, this is frustrating.

d)

None of the above

8.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

a)

Maggie who loved to eat snow cones was exhausted from her long day at the park.

b)

Maggie, who loved snow cones, was exhausted from her day at the park

c)

Maggie, who loved to eat snow cones was exhausted, from her long day at the park.

d)

None of the above

9.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

a)

The meeting was straight to the point, John was uneasy about it, he was unable to understand why he was there.

b)

The meeting was straight to the point, but John was uneasy about it, and he was unable to understand why he was there.

c)

The meeting was straight to the point, but John was uneasy about it; he was unable to understand why he was there.

d)

None of the above

10.

Sophia passed out papers, so I didn't have to worry about anyone not getting a copy.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

11.

Fill in the blank with the best hanging phrase:


_______ win money, you must write the best poem.

a)

In order to

b)

So that

c)

Since

d)

Although

12.

Fill in the blank with the best subordinating conjunction:


_______ you wrote the best essay, you win the prize money.

a)

In order to

b)

So that

c)

Since

d)

Although

13.

Which of the following is the best sentence?

a)

She waited in line for the movie, she was getting frustrated.

b)

As she waited in line for the movie, she was getting frustrated.

c)

Waiting in line for the movie, she was getting frustrated.

d)

As she waited in line for the movie she was getting frustrated.

14.

Incorrect or Correct?


I like birds, cats, and fish.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

15.

Incorrect or Correct?


After, I am done with my poem I can come hang out.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

16.

Correct or Incorrect?


I wash my hands, but they are still dirty.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

17.

Correct or Incorrect?


My dad, who is 64 is not coming to the party.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

18.

Select the correct homophone that fits in the sentence below:


Giana told us to go into the ______ door on the right.

a)

blue

b)

blew

19.

Select the correct homophone that fits in the sentence below:


I didn't ______ what she said.

a)

here

b)

hear

20.

Select the correct homophone that fits in the sentence below:


They forgot to take _______ Word Wisdom Journal with them!

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

21.

Select the correct homophone that fits in the sentence below:


Jimmy and EJ brought in venison jerky meat from their _______.

a)

dear

b)

deer

22.

Select the correct homophone that fits in the sentence below:


We rented the house by the _____.

a)

sea

b)

see

23.

Select the correct homophone that fits in the sentence below:


I hope the _________ is sunny all of our vacation!

a)

weather

b)

whether

24.

Select the correct homophone that fits in the sentence below:


She gave him a ________ of her mind.

a)

piece

b)

peace

25.

Select the correct homophone that fits in the sentence below:


They read their poems _______.

a)

allowed

b)

aloud

26.

Select the correct homophone that fits in the sentence below:


We had the _______ gym to ourselves for class dodgeball!

a)

hole

b)

whole

27.

Select the correct homophone that fits in the sentence below:


She is the ______ owner of her headphones.

a)

sole

b)

soul

28.

Select the correct homophone that fits in the sentence below:


Tyler yelled to Brett, "Use your _______!" as they went downhill on their bikes.

a)

breaks

b)

brakes

29.

Select the correct homophone that fits in the sentence below:


Could you _______ Magic School Bus while I use the restroom?

a)

paws

b)

pause

c)

Either could be used

30.

Select the correct homophone that fits in the sentence below:


We can't wait _______ be able to swim in the pool this summer!

a)

too

b)

to

c)

two

31.

Select the correct homophone that fits in the sentence below:


I am sure __________ coming to the field trip this Spring.

a)

their

b)

there

c)

they're

32.

Select the correct homophone that fits in the sentence below:


Please ask the teacher if _________ due next week.

a)

its

b)

it's

33.

Your opinion or argument is called a(n)

a)

claim

b)

counterclaim

c)

evidence

d)

rebuttal

34.

Which of the following is not a form of evidence?

a)

Quote from an expert

b)

government definitions

c)

a statistic

d)

your dad's opinion

35.

What is a counterclaim?

a)

A rebuttal

b)

Your argument

c)

The other side of your argument.

d)

The strongest piece of evidence

36.

What is a hook in writing?

a)

Captain of a pirate ship

b)

The closing sentence of your conclusion

c)

The best piece of evidence in your paper

d)

How you engage your reader in the beginning

37.

What should you do after presenting text evidence?

a)

Move on to another reason

b)

Transition to a new paragraph

c)

Explain how that evidence proves your thesis statement

d)

Summarize that evidence

38.

Which source would be the most credible?

a)

A quote from Wikipedia

b)

An article from a news journal

c)

A statement from your neighbor

d)

A quote from a popular blog with over a million followers

39.

What is a rebuttal?

a)

Something you call your little brother

b)

The boat from Finding Nemo

c)

Smashing the other person's argument

d)

Restating your argument

40.

Where does your thesis/claim go?

a)

In the first body paragraph

b)

In the counterclaim

c)

In the introductory paragraph

d)

In the conclusion

41.
For an essay, what size of font should you write every single word in?
a)
14 point
b)
8 point
c)
12 point
d)
10 point
42.
What color should your essay's font be?
a)
black
b)
red
c)
blue
d)
yellow
43.
How many spaces between lines should be throughout your entire essay? 
a)
1 space
b)
2.5 spaces
c)
1.5 spaces
d)
2 spaces
44.
Your essay's title should be bolded.
a)
True
b)
False
45.
Which style of font does MLA format require you to use?
a)
Cambria
b)
Times New Roman
c)
Arial
d)
Calibri
46.
What is required in the upper left-hand corner of the first page? Correct order, top to bottom.
a)
Teacher Name, Assignment name, Date Due, Title of Essay
b)
Date, Your Name, Date Assigned, Class Period Tea
c)
Your Name, Teacher Name, Class Period, Date Due 
d)
Your Name, Teacher Name, Date Due, Class Period
47.
Should your "Works Cited" page be at the end of your essay, or on its own page at the very end?
a)
It should follow the last line after your essay body.
b)
It should be on its own page at the very end. 
48.
What is the margin of your essay paper?
a)
It is the area between the date and the title. 
b)
The area between the essay body and your "Works Cited" page.
c)
It is the cover page of your essay.
d)
The border around your entire paper.
49.
Your essay title should be all in capital letters. 
a)
True
b)
False
50.
How wide should your margins be?
a)
.5 inch
b)
1 inch
c)
1.5 inches
d)
2 inches
51.
What goes in the header?
a)
 first name and page number  
b)
last name and page number
c)
paper title and page number  
d)
you should not have a header
52.
When typing an essay, what should you do with a book title?
a)
underline the title
b)
capitalize all letters the title  
c)
italicize and underline the title
d)
Bold the title
53.
How do you cite a book in a parenthetical citation?
a)
"text"  
b)
"text" (page number). 
c)
"text" (name of book, page number).
d)
"text" (author last name pg #).
54.
Choose the correct version of the quotation.
a)
1.“I am so tired,” the teacher said, “of you all being so lazy!”
b)
"I am so tired, the teacher said, of you all being so lazy!"
c)
"I am so tired," the teacher said "of you all being so lazy!"
d)
"I am so tired," the teacher said, "Of you all being so lazy!"
55.
What error is made in this quotation?

“Who do you know”, Candace asked, “that has a house big enough for all of us?” 
a)
incorrect location of a comma
b)
capitalization error
c)
it should not end in a question mark
d)
incorrect quotation mark placement
56.
What error is made in this quotation?

“I was thinking, Lisa said, “that this might not be a good time.” 
a)
capitalization error
b)
incorrect comma location
c)
missing quotation mark
d)
end punctuation error
57.
What error is made in this quotation?

“Do you think,” Mark asked “That the Royals will win?”
a)
capitalization error
b)
comma error
c)
both A and B
d)
No errors
58.
The exact words of a speaker. 
a)
Paraphrase
b)
Direct Quotation
c)
Partial Quotation
d)
Attribution
59.
To put speaker's own words into the reporter's words without changing the meaning or inserting opinion.
a)
Direct Quotation
b)
Paraphrase
c)
Partial Quotation
d)
Attribution
60.
A quotation that uses just a few words from a speaker's statement. 
a)
Direct Quotation
b)
Paraphrase
c)
Partial Quotation
d)
Attribution
61.
The citing of the precise source of information.
a)
Direct Quotation
b)
Paraphrase
c)
Partial Quotation
d)
Attribution
62.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

a)

"That’s my cat," Missy told the fireman.

b)

"That’s my cat, Missy told the fireman.”

63.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

a)

“Do you know anybody who likes squash?” Tina asked.

b)

“Do you know anybody who likes squash” Tina asked?

64.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

a)

"Watch out," exclaimed Dan!

b)

"Watch out!" exclaimed Dan.

65.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation

a)

“I love chocolate cupcakes.” Mandy said.

b)

“I love chocolate cupcakes,” Mandy said.

66.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

a)

"Is the setting quiz Tuesday." Srikar asked.

b)

"Is the setting quiz Tuesday?" Srikar asked.

c)

"Is the setting quiz Tuesday," Srikar asked?

67.
Why is paraphrasing not a guaranteed way to avoid plagiarism?
a)
a. Paraphrasing often changes the original idea
b)
b. Even restated ideas need to be properly attributed
c)
c. Some ideas are not easily paraphrased
d)
d. Paraphrased sentences are identical to the originals
68.
Plagiarizing is like cheating yourself because:
a)
a. You'll probably get kicked out of school
b)
b. You'll most likely get caught and receive a failing grade
c)
c. It's a synonym for "cheating"
d)
d. You'll lose the chance to practice your writing skills
69.
The judges picked out five winners.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
picked
c)
chose and picked
d)
selected and named
70.
The other entries were returned back to their owners.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
put back and returned
c)
sent back and given
d)
OMIT back
71.
I worked on my essay, but I never got it entirely complete.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
completely finished
c)
complete
d)
OMIT complete
72.
The Pacman ghosts included Inky, Blinky, Pinky, and last of all, Clyde.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
lastly,
c)
last but not least
d)
OMIT highlighted section
73.
The weather forecast for the weekend says that it might possibly snow.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
possibly might
c)
might
d)
could perhaps maybe
74.
You could never at any time convince me to get on a roller coaster.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
never ever
c)
at no moment ever
d)
OMIT at any time
75.
Her prom dress was most unique.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
distinctively unique
c)
matchless and unique
d)
OMIT most
76.
Which word or phrase should be deleted?
Timmy said the UFO he spotted was oblong in shape.
a)
spotted
b)
oblong
c)
in shape
d)
he
77.
Which word or phrase should be deleted?Because of their past memories of Fido, the children cried when he was euthanized.
a)
cried
b)
euthanized
c)
memories
d)
past
78.
Which word or phrase should be deleted?Mother has to descend down the basement stairs to do the family laundry.
a)
descend
b)
down
c)
to do
d)
has too
79.
Which word or phrase should be deleted?
 In my personal opinion, the lines at the Post Office have grown too long.
a)
personal
b)
opinion
c)
my
d)
too long
80.
Which word or phrase should be deleted?
The rally attendance was estimated at about one thousand.
a)
attendance
b)
was
c)
estimated
d)
about
81.
Which word or phrase should be deleted?
Everyone who attends the grand opening celebration will receive a free gift
a)
attends
b)
free
c)
gift
d)
grand
82.
What word or phrase should be deleted?
According to our mayor, the root cause of west-side crime is poverty.
a)
root
b)
cause
c)
west-side
d)
to our
83.
What word or phrase should be deleted?
Becky was late getting home because of a terrible tragedy at work.
a)
tragedy
b)
terrible
c)
at work
d)
getting
84.
Which word or phrase should be deleted?
The little people in her diorama are made out of clay
a)
little
b)
are made
c)
out
d)
of
85.
Is this sentence correct? Scott finally decided to look for a new job.
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Blue
d)
Teal
86.
Is this an example of a wordiness? In the near future
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
English
d)
Chair
87.
Define Wordiness...
a)
a set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject
b)
using or expressed in too many words
c)
the state of being not or no longer needed or useful
d)
is a single word or a group of words that does not qualify as a complete grammatical sentence.
88.
Define Redundancy...
a)
the state of being not or no longer needed or useful
b)
a set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject
c)
using or expressed in too many words
d)
is a single word or a group of words that does not qualify as a complete grammatical sentence
89.

Which comma rule is used here? Send your request to The Pittsburgh Penguins, 66 Lemieux Way, Pittsburgh, PA 58581.

a)

Dates and Addresses

b)

Noun Series

c)

Clarity

d)

Nonessential Clause

e)

Introductory Words

90.

What comma rule is being used here? Yes, I love periwinkle!

a)

Clarity

b)

Introductory Dependent Clause

c)

Introductory Words

d)

Parenthetical Expression

91.

Which comma rule is being used? Basketball fans, a dedicated group, are excited about March Madness.

a)

Appositive

b)

Parenthetical Expression

c)

Dates and Addresses

d)

Quoting

92.
He's a fast, athletic football player.
a)
This sentence uses a comma correctly.
b)
This sentence doesn't use a comma correctly.
93.
We are moving to a large well-decorated house with an old, maple tree in the back yard. 
a)
This sentence uses a comma correctly.
b)
This sentence doesn't use a comma correctly.
94.
Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.
a)
Mrs. Kelly likes chocolate, reading, and cats.
b)
My brother, is a big mean guy.
c)
That tree has, a lot of leaves.
d)
Anna, has never been to prom.
95.
What's the correct way to write this sentence?
a)
Mrs. Mactaggarts' ESL class likes to eat cookies.
b)
Mrs. Mactaggart's ESL class likes to eat cookies.
c)
Mrs. Mactaggart class's likes to eat cookies.
d)
Mrs. Mactaggarts's class likes to eat cookies.
96.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
The gorilla's escaped through the zoos' entrance.
b)
The gorillas escaped through the zoo's entrance.
c)
The gorillas' escaped through the zoo's entrance.
d)
The gorillas escaped through the zoos entrance.
97.
What's the correct way to describe the picture?
a)
the five friends' flags
b)
the five friend's flags
c)
the five friends's flags
d)
the five friends flags'
98.
Rewrite to form a possessive noun: the boat belonging to Charles.
a)
Charles' boat
b)
Charles boat
c)
Charles'es boat
d)
Charles's boat
99.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
All the actor's got together backstage after the show.
b)
All the actors' got together backstage after the show.
c)
All the actors got together backstage after the show.
d)
All the actors's got together backstage after the show.
100.
Rewrite to form a possessive noun: the notebooks of the students.
a)
the students' notebooks
b)
the student's notebooks
c)
the notebook's students
d)
the notebooks' of the students
101.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
Her husbands wallet was full of curious items.
b)
Her husbands's wallet was full of curious items.
c)
Her husband's wallet was full of curious items.
d)
Her husbands' wallet was full of curious items.
102.
Before you turn in your test
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
103.
When I was five, I started kindergarten
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
104.
We like to put up decorations
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
105.
Even if it looks harmless
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
106.
Since you know a lot about math
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
107.
Please listen to my side of the story
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
108.
Once I finish making dinner
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
109.
Before you turn in your test, go over your work carefully
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
110.
I started kindergarten
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
111.
Your're coming with me, whether you like it or not
a)
independent clause
b)
dependent clause
c)
both a dependent and an independent clause
112.

What is the subject?

the orange cat ran quickly

a)

orange

b)

cat

c)

ran

d)

quickly

e)

there is no subject

113.

Independent clause, dependent clause, or phrase?

the orange cat ran quickly

a)

phrase

b)

independent clause

c)

dependent clause

114.

What is the verb?

the orange cat ran quickly

a)

orange

b)

cat

c)

ran

d)

quickly

e)

there is no verb

115.

Independent clause, dependent clause, or phrase?

the ugliest puppy in the litter

a)

phrase

b)

independent clause

c)

dependent clause

116.

What is the subject?

the ugliest puppy in the litter

a)

ugliest

b)

puppy

c)

in

d)

litter

e)

there is no subject

117.

Independent clause, dependent clause, or phrase?

when she sliced the cake

a)

phrase

b)

independent clause

c)

dependent clause

118.

What is the subject?

when she sliced the cake

a)

when

b)

she

c)

sliced

d)

cake

e)

there is no verb

119.

Select the independent clause

a)

after a long night

b)

the long night dragged on

c)

until the long night was over

120.

Select the dependent clause

a)

if our ship arrives early

b)

the ship arrives first

c)

the early ship

121.

Select the phrase

a)

danced in the heavy rain

b)

after the heavy rain stopped

c)

raindrops fell heavily

122.
Active voice
a)
The tone of the author
b)
When the subject performs the action
c)
When the subject receives the action
d)
When there is a linking verb
123.
Passive Voice
a)
The tone of the author
b)
When the subject does the action
c)
When the subject receives the action
d)
When there is a strong verb 
124.
The magazine subscription was renewed.
a)
active
b)
passive
125.
Which sentence is written in active voice?
a)
The basketball net was cut down by the winning team
b)
The basketball team won the championship
c)
The trophies were handed out by the team’s coach
d)
The cheering of the crowd was heard by everyone.
126.
Which sentence is written in active voice?
a)
The students had been held longer by the monitor in study hall.
b)
The teachers allow exra credit opportunities to all their students.
c)
The progress reports are to be signed by the students' parents.
d)
Some students are given trouble by the reading passages that are longesdt.
127.

What is the subject?


Edward walked to the store yesterday.

a)

walked

b)

Edward

c)

store

d)

yesterday

128.

What is the verb?


The cat slept in the window.

a)

cat

b)

slept

c)

in

d)

window

129.

What is the direct object?


Tyjuan threw the football to his teammate.

a)

Tyjuan

b)

threw

c)

football

d)

teammate

130.

What is the indirect object?


I made dinner for my family.

a)

I

b)

made

c)

dinner

d)

family

131.

What is the indirect object of the sentence:

The coach kicked the ball to the player.

a)

coach

b)

kicked

c)

ball

d)

player

132.

Our teacher rewarded us with chocolates.

a)

our teacher

b)

rewarded

c)

us

d)

chocolates

133.

What's the best way to combine these sentences?:


We wanted to go to the beach.

It started to rain.

We stayed at home.

a)

We wanted to go to the beach, but it started to rain; otherwise, we stayed home.

b)

We wanted to go to the beach; however, it started to rain, so we stayed home.

c)

We wanted to go to the beach; therefore, it started to rain, and we stayed home.

d)

It started to rain, but we wanted to go to the beach; therefore, we stayed home.

134.

What's the best way to combine these sentences?:


You need to stop watching TV so much.

You'll become blind.

a)

You need to stop watching TV so much; otherwise, you'll become blind.

b)

You need to stop watching TV so much; in addition, you'll become blind.

c)

You need to stop watching TV so much; besides, you'll become blind.

135.
 You need to work harder ___________ you'll get fired.
a)
;otherwise
b)
,otherwise,
c)
;otherwise,
d)
otherwise
136.
He is a very weak president; ________________, most people support him.
a)
otherwise
b)
instead
c)
nevertheless
d)
therefore
137.
We wanted to go to the beach; ________________, it started to rain and we stayed at home.
a)
otherwise
b)
however
c)
therefore
138.
Pick the correct use of a semi-colon
a)
I walked to school; but, she didn't.
b)
I walked to school; didn't.
c)
I walked to school; she didn't.
d)
She didn't; walk to school.
139.
Pick the correct use of a conjunctive adverb
a)
She drank the milk quickly it made her sick.
b)
She drank the milk quickly, for it made her sick
c)
She drank the milk quickly, it made her sick.
d)
She drank the milk quickly; consequently, it made her sick.
140.
Which of these is NOT a coordinating conjunction?
a)
Yet
b)
So
c)
By
d)
Nor
141.
Pick out the correct use of a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)
a)
Scout was mad, for Jem only played with Dill.
b)
Scout was mad;  because Jem only played with Dill.
c)
Scout was mad; Jem only played with Dill.
d)
Scout was mad, Jem only played with Dill.
142.
Pick the correct use of a semi-colon
a)
Cecil Jacobs calls Scout a coward; she walks away from the fight.
b)
Cecil Jacobs calls Scout;  a coward she walks away from the fight.
c)
Cecil Jacobs calls Scout a coward she walks; away from the fight.
d)
Cecil Jacobs calls Scout a coward  she walks away from; the fight.
143.
What type of conjunction is highlighted in the sentence below?
The outfielders wear glasses; consequently, the sun won't find them.
a)
coordinating
b)
correlative
c)
subordinating
d)
conjunctive adverb
144.
Which punctuation mark do I use between independent clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb?
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
c)
Comma
d)
None of the Above
145.

There are two kinds of fruit on the table ___ oranges and apples.

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

146.

Zack came to class breathless and tired ___ he had just come from baseball practice.

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

147.

The book was written by ___ Peter Jay Montreville.

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

148.

The tables at the party had wonderful decorations ___ flowers, ribbons, balloons, and crystal birds.

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

149.
Please take these items with you your Chromebook, a pen, and some paper.
a)
you,
b)
you;
c)
you:
d)
you
150.
John went to the party for one reason only to get revenge.
a)
only,
b)
only;
c)
only:
d)
only
151.
The sign was very explicit no dogs allowed!
a)
explicit,
b)
explicit;
c)
explicit:
d)
explicit
152.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

We currently have two members in our club; Linda and Fiona.

b)

We currently have two members in our club, Linda and Fiona.

c)

We currently have two members in our club Linda and Fiona.

d)

We currently have two members in our club: Linda and Fiona.