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Language Arts Review

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 37mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which words and/or phrases in these sentences help you understand the meaning of the word "engross"? ...


Since I am not a science fiction fan, I didn't expect the movie Mars to engross me. To my surprise, my eyes were glued to the screen the entire time! (CHOOSE 1)

a)

Since I am not

b)

didn't expect the movie Mars to engross me

c)

To my surprise

d)

my eyes were glued to the screen the entire time

2.

Definition of "sage" as it is used in this sentence. ...


We grew sage in our garden and used it in the kitchen.

a)

adj. Having wisdom and good judgment

b)

n. A person known for wisdom and good judgment

c)

n. An aromatic green-gray plant used in cooking

3.

The play performance was going extremely well, and the audience’s acclaim proved this. The cast members bowed and basked in the endless applause. There wasn’t one person sitting in their seats. The play had been a great success! Acclaim most likely means...

a)

negative criticism

b)

clapping and cheering

c)

laughing hysterically

d)

ignoring and playing on their phones

4.

Choose the word with the connotation that best fits the sentence.


Everyone loves how (childish, youthful) my grandmother is.

a)

childish

b)

youthful

5.

Identify the type of sentence.


You can go to the farmers market, or you can shop at the grocery store.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

6.

The girls languidly put on their jackets as if they had no energy at all.


Use the explanation context clue to select the best definition of the word languidly.

a)

actively

b)

energetically

c)

angrily

d)

lazily

7.
Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby.  They couldn't stop smiling for days. 
a)
Nervous
b)
Discouraged
c)
Excited
d)
Relieved
8.

Choose the antonym. I can't believe how selfish some people can be.

a)

stingy

b)

generous

c)

mean

d)

noisy

9.
What type of sentence is this?
Before we go on vacation, you need to clean up your room.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
10.
What type of sentence is this?
You always look lovely, but today, you look extra gorgeous!
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
11.
What does this quote mean?
"He is a sweet man with a honey tongue."
a)
He likes sweets.
b)
He likes only honey on his tongue.
c)
He is a really nice man who knows how to make people feel good about themselves when he talks to them.
d)
He can convince people to buy anything from him because he knows just the right things to say to convince them they need the product even if they don't need it.
12.
empty : full ::
a)
bird : cardinal
b)
six : twelve
c)
awkward : graceful
d)
small : tiny
13.

destroy : ruin :: ______________ : build

a)

construct

b)

decay

c)

erode

d)

explode

14.

_________ : there :: two : too

a)

this

b)

here

c)

their

d)

where

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 has the correct comma placement?
a)
After dinner, my family usually, watches a movie.
b)
After dinner my family usually watches a movie.
c)
After dinner, my family, usually watches a movie.
d)
After dinner, my family usually watches a movie.
18.
Which has the correct comma placement?
a)
My sister replied, " I don't have, any homework."
b)
My sister replied "I don't have any homework."
c)
My sister replied, "I don't have any homework."
d)
My sister, replied, "I don't have any homework."
19.
Determine whether the following sentences have coordinate adjectives or if they are non-coordinate. Decide where the comma goes or if the sentence does not need a comma.
The awkward shy teenager felt nervous about his first date.
a)
awkward, shy
b)
shy, teenager
c)
first, date
d)
non-coordinate, no comma
20.

Standing near the runway, the noise of the jets was deafening.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

21.
Does the following contain a misplaced modifier, dangling modifier, or is it written correctly?
Hungry, the leftover pizza was devoured. 
a)
misplaced
b)
dangling
c)
written correctly
22.
Does the following contain a misplaced modifier, dangling modifier, or is it written correctly?
Unfortunately stained with yellow mustard, Raymond wore his one collared shirt to the job interview.
a)
misplaced
b)
dangling
c)
written correctly
23.
Ms. Gann is as childish as Mr. Lawson.
a)
Onomatopoeia
b)
Metaphor
c)
Alliteration
d)
Simile
24.
Ms. Hearon bought all the pencils in the world, and Mr. Lawson took them from her. 
a)
Hyperbole
b)
Metaphor
c)
Simile
d)
Onomatopoeia
25.
"Opportunity extended its hands to me." is an example of what?
a)
Hyperbole
b)
Metaphor
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Personification
26.
"The city was a jungle." is an example of what?
a)
Hyperbole
b)
Simile
c)
Metaphor
d)
Alliteration
27.

Which sentences contain idioms?

a)

She's caught between a rock and a hard place.

b)

She has a very difficult decision to make.

c)

I looked all over my house, but I found my phone right on my desk.

d)

I went on a wild goose chase, but I found my phone right on my desk.

28.
We can’t use that photograph because Maria blinked while it was taken.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
29.
We can’t use that photograph because Maria blinked while it was taken.
a)
PHRASE
b)
DEPENDENT CLAUSE
c)
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
30.
as Sarah rode the flying pig
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
31.
Sam loved chicken
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
32.
she fell down the stairs
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
33.
the picture is beautiful
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
34.
get her you fools
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
35.

An introduction consists of___________.

a)

a hook, building sentences, and a thesis statement

b)

a topic sentence, text evidence, and explanation

c)

a hook, text evidence, and thesis statement

d)

a hook, building sentences, and transition words

36.

In each body paragraph you should have a topic sentence and __________.


Choose all that apply.

a)

Transition words of phrases

b)

Thesis Statement

c)

Text Evidence

d)

Explanation

37.

The thesis statement should respond to the prompt and give three __________.

a)

facts about yourself

b)

text evidence examples

c)

reasons to support your topic

38.

Which of these elements can be included in an introduction paragraph to grab the reader's attention?


Choose all that apply.

a)

a comic strip

b)

interesting facts

c)

an entire poem

d)

quotes

e)

thought provoking questions

39.

Expository writing has 3 parts.

Select the correct 3.

a)

introduction

b)

counterclaim

c)

conclusion

d)

body

40.

Each body paragraph begins with a transition, then a...

a)

hook

b)

thesis statement

c)

claim

d)

topic sentence

41.

Which of the following are examples of transitions?

Select all of the correct answers.

a)

to begin with, in addition to, finally

b)

one could argue...

c)

if you think this, then...

d)

first, next, last

42.

Using someone else's work to help you without their permission is:

a)

Plagiarism

b)

Periodical

c)

Research

d)

Sight

43.
You can tell that a website is associated with a college or university if the URL ends with...
a)
.com
b)
.gov
c)
.edu
d)
.org
44.
A web URL that ends with ".gov" means that the website is associated with what?
a)
a company
b)
a school
c)
a government agency
d)
a charitable organization
45.
A reliable source is...
a)
Biased
b)
Trusted
c)
Trying to sell you something
d)
Google
46.
What is the problem with using the Internet for research?
a)
There isn't a problem with using the Internet for research.
b)
The information is not verified or edited.
c)
Teachers don't like it.
d)
Too much information.
47.
What can you do to avoid plagiarism?
a)
Cite your source at the end of a sentence
b)
Reference and rephrase others work
c)
Use quotation marks
d)
All of the above
48.
What is a citation?
a)
The exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, fild, or record work
b)
To present the words and ideas of someone else as your own, without giving credit
c)
A reference to an author of a given work that can include name, title, page number, and date.
d)
To re-work the ideas, words, phrases, and sentence structures of others and retell them in your own words

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