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WorksheetsEnglish I Final Exam Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What written text do the scythe commandments allude to?
Romeo and Juliet
The Bible
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
A synonym is. . .
A word with the same meaning as another
A word that is spelled the same as another
A word with the opposite meaning of another
A word that sounds the same as another
What point of view uses words like "I" "Me" "My" or "Mine"?
3rd Person
2nd Person
1st Person
4th Person
A metaphor is a comparison of . . .
2 unlike things, without the use of "like" or "as"
2 unlike things, using the words "like" or "as"
2 things that are spelled the same
2 things that look exactly alike
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
It is raining pretty bad today.
I am not sure how to find the gym on this campus.
It took me forever to learn how to tie my shoes.
I can run faster than you.
The word "Recompense" means . . . (select all that apply)
A Bill
Payment
Compensation
Reward
Recovery
How long does a scythe have to serve humanity?
42 years
3 generations
Until they find their replacement
For their entire lifetime
A scythe SHOULD live the kind of life that is . . .
admirable and excellent
selfish and self - seeking
foolhardy and reckless
egotistic and egocentric
Commandment #7 - Thou shalt kill no scythe beyond thyself means . . .
It is a crime to kill yourself as a scythe
A scythe may not kill another scythe, including themselves
A scythe may not kill another scythe, but they may kill themselves
A scythe may have a wife and children
Showing bias is another term for . . .
prejudice
impartiality
fairness
neutrality
Why does Rowan tear out his first journal entry and throw it away?
He cried into the journal and the tears smudged it.
He did not want Goddard to read his true thoughts.
He was embarrassed about his love letter to Citra.
Citra drew an inappropriate picture on it.
If I ask what is the tone of a passage I am asking how the passage . . .
sounds (vibrations and resonance)
feels (emotions)
tastes (imagery)
looks (imagery)
Which word is the best synonym for the word motivate?
Dissuade
Encourage
Frustrate
Compliment
Rowan said, "Someday I hope I can repay him (Goddard), and give him what he deserves in return for all he's done for me." What did he mean by this?
He loves Goddard and wants what's best for him.
He hates Goddard and wants to get revenge.
He hopes to earn enough money to pay Goddard back for being his mentor.
He misses Faraday.
Which of these statements about Citra's life is not part of a typical world?
Citra struggles with Algebra
Citra knew before she saw him that a scythe was at the door.
Citra's mother brought the man something to drink
Citra's father arrived just as dinner was about to be served.
Which of these statements represent a paradox?
If you practice, you will succeed.
I like ketchup, but I do not like mustard.
If you want it, you shouldn't have it. If you don't want it, you should have it.
Tomatoes have seeds so they are a fruit.
Scythe is considered science fiction because . . .
Its fictional aspects are built around science, so it's more believable.
It is based on facts and real life events
The author has their degree in chemical engineering.
The fictional aspects of the story make you question your own reality.
If you wanted to entertain your audience, what type of writing would best fit that purpose?
An informative news article about puppies.
A story about two kids saving the world from corruption with magic powers.
An essay about the loss of trees in the area, and how we can help save them.
A piece of legislation pushing for a lawsuit against those who are not entertained.
The Thunderhead was incorruptible. What does incorruptible mean?
Too far gone to the evil side to ever come back.
Not allowed to become evil or immoral.
Very well mannered
One who can not be bribed or coerced into wrong-doing.
Which of the following shows how unusual Rowan's life is?
Rowan is bullied at school for a rumor that was started about him.
Rowan is a middle child.
Rowan's grandmother reset her age younger than his mother, and is now pregnant from a robot boyfriend.
Rowan felt like he was unimportant in his family.
Fact or Opinion: The author of Scythe is Neal Shusterman.
Fact
Opinion
Fact or Opinion: The author of scythe is a terrible writer.
Fact
Opinion
Fact or Opinion: Scythe is an award winning novel.
Fact
Opinion
Fact or Opinion: There are two more books in the Arc of a Scythe series.
Fact
Opinion
Which of the following parts of an expository essay are used to grab the reader's attention?
Topic Sentence
Thesis
Hook
Conclusion
Where does a thesis statement belong in an essay?
In the introduction (the beginning)
In the conclusion (the end)
In the body paragraph (the middle)
At the beginning of each new paragraph.
Which of the following is the correct order for the parts of an expository essay?
Hook - Conclusion - Thesis - Body
Hook - Thesis - Body - Conclusion
Hook - Body - Thesis - Conclusion
Thesis - Hook - Body - Conclusion
Which of the following words is spelled correctly?
Differnt
Defunitely
Shoulda
Appropriate
If you want to use a singular pronoun, which one of these options would you pick?
They
Them
He
We
The apples ____________ on the table yesterday.
was
is
were
been
