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Unit 5 and 6th 9th grade review

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

Sean re-wrote the 3rd sentence in his body paragraph so that it was connected to his thesis - What step in the writing process is he on?

a)

revise

b)

writing

c)

edit

d)

prewriting

2.

Jennifer looked through her essay to capitalize the beginning of each sentence. -What step in the writing process is she on?

a)

editing

b)

writing

c)

revising

d)

publishing

3.

Ashley and Naysha completed a graphic organizer for their research topics before a rough draft. - What step in the writing process are they on?

a)

Writing

b)

editing

c)

prewriting

d)

publishing

4.

Tristen re-wrote his third paragraph to make sure it contained parallel structure. -What step in the writing process is he on?

a)

revising

b)

writing

c)

prewriting

d)

editing

5.

Nadya loved the fast paced, exuberant feeling of the market during the holiday season. What does the bold word mean?

a)

lively

b)

quiet

c)

dull

d)

noisey

6.

General wanted to climb the lofty tree to retrieve the fruit, but he was too afraid of heights. What does the bold word mean?

a)

towering

b)

short

c)

weak

d)

strong

7.

Marie'yonce had a difficult time trudging up the snowy hill with her textbook laden book bag. What does the bold word mean?

a)

loaded

b)

bright

c)

light

d)

easy to carry

8.

Pedro hated the detention room because it was absolutely devoid of warmth and cheer. What does the bold word mean?

a)

full

b)

free from

c)

complete

9.

The bearded man sweated as he crawled through the torrid desert. What does the bold word mean?

a)

blazing

b)

humid

c)

cool

d)

damp

10.

After the players got caught cheating on the exam, the coach rebuked them harshly. What does the bold word mean?

a)

approved

b)

yelled at

c)

flattered

d)

hugged

11.

Roderick was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and ___ . - Make the sentence parallel.

a)

…a game of cards.

b)

…to play cards.

c)

. ...playing a game of cards.

12.

When the weather outside is cold and ________, I like to be indoors. - Make the sentence parallel.

a)

…starting to get windy…

b)

…windy…

c)

…getting windy…

13.

A volcano is an opening in the earth’s crust through which ________. - Make the sentence parallel.

a)

lava, rocks,ashes, and gases escape

b)

it throws rocks and ashes,and lava and gases escape

14.

Lava rock is used in building roads,and _____. - Make the sentence parallel.

a)

pumice,a glass that comes from lava,is used for grinding and polishing materials

b)

they use pumice,a glass that comes from lava, for grinding and polishing materials

15.

To protect her delicate hands, Adi will not rake the yard, do the dishes, or __________. - Make the sentence parallel.

a)

refuses to scrub the bathtub

b)

won't scrub the bathtub

c)

scrub the bathtub

16.
Which of these is the best definition of imagery?
a)
anything that is literal
b)
giving a human trait to something non-human
c)
language that appeals to the reader's five senses
d)
 descriptions that are not literally true
17.
Which of the following statements is true of imagery?
a)
It is always visual.
b)
It often uses figurative language.
c)
It can only appeal to one sense at a time.
d)
It can only be understood if explained by the writer.
18.
What imagery does Tennyson use in this excerpt from the poem?
a)
imagery of sight and touch
b)
imagery of smell, taste, and touch
c)
magery of taste and touch
d)
magery of sight, touch, and sound
19.

What can a light bulb symbolize?

a)

Magic

b)

Intelligence

c)

Love

d)

Mystery

20.

On their wedding day, the groom gave his bride a bouquet of red roses. What do the red roses symbolize?

a)

his love for his bride

b)

her favorite flower

c)

life

d)

power

21.

After struggling to escape a hard life, the protagonist is described in the last chapter as twirling around on a spring day surrounded by newly budding trees and blooming flowers. What does this resolution symbolize?

a)

sadness that the new season has started

b)

excitement to hear the birds chirping

c)

optimism that life is restarting; representing a new birth

d)

disappointment that summer is so close

22.

Why does an author use symbolism in a literary piece?

a)

To convey deeper meanings about a topic or subject

b)

To show the importance of symbols

c)

To make the setting more interesting

d)

To help the reader visualize what's happening

23.

Ana had spent an unhappy night of tossing and turning. Yesterday, the wrong move had caused her to lose the volleyball match. As she sat up in bed the next morning, she could see the sun just peeking over the bushes in her back yard. As the sun rose higher and shined more brightly, Ana felt her spirits lifting. Feeling her confidence return, Ana thought to herself, I know I can work harder, and I'll make the team forget yesterday ever happened.


In this passage, the rising sun symbolizes—

a)

Ana's house

b)

volleyball

c)

a second chance

d)

a sleepless night

24.

What is characterization?

a)

Character traits

b)

What a character says and thinks

c)

The process in which the author tells the personality of a character.

d)

What a character looks like and what are his actions

25.

What type of characterization is shown:

While in the lunch room, Mr. Nuismer thought to himself, "Wow, Mr. Haskin must have polished his head this morning because it is so shiny it might blind a student."

a)

Physical Appearance

b)

Thoughts, Speech, and Actions

c)

Other Characters Reactions

d)

Narrator's Comments

26.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Mean Girls, the main character has trepidation about starting high school; she has been raised in Africa and is worried that she won't fit in. 
a)
anger
b)
excitement
c)
humor
d)
fear
27.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In Frozen, Prince Hans had lofty expectations for how much control he would have over Arandelle because of his impending marriage to Anna. 
a)
small
b)
shaky
c)
high
d)
lowly
28.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Kylo Ren is very ardent about destroying the rebel forces- some may say it's his life's purpose. 
a)
hateful
b)
passionate
c)
intentional
d)
decisive
29.
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
The post-credits scene in the movie Avengers insinuated that there would be a sequel by revealing the next villain, Thanos. 
a)
suggested
b)
explained
c)
proved
d)
denied
30.
PART A
"And yet many kids lack time to cultivate the kinds of deep friendships that are truly nourishing."
What is the meaning of cultivate?
a)
ignorance
b)
a group of people that share ideas
c)
abandon
d)
develop