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English I Fall Semester Test ~ 2019

Total questions: 130

Worksheet time: 3hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a Homeric simile?
a)
A comparison of two things that is explained throughout many lines of poetry.
b)
A simile comparing the author, Homer, to the main character, Odysseus.
c)
A comparison of two things without using like or as.
d)
A comparison of two things using like or as.
2.
Which of following is a MAN vs. NATURE conflict?
a)
George vs. Pride
b)
Hunters vs. Lightening 
c)
George vs. Ulrich
d)
Ulrich vs. Court Order of Who Owns Land
3.

In a forest of mixed growth somewhere on the eastern spurs of the Carpathians, a man stood one winter night watching and listening, as though he waited for some beast of the woods to come within the range of his vision and, later, of his rifle.


In this sentence, the word range means

a)

pasture

b)

distance

c)

musical tones

d)

a cooking stove

4.

The neighbor feud had grown into a personal one since

Ulrich had come to be head of his family; if there was a man in the world whom he detested and wished ill to, it was Georg Znaeym, the inheritor of the quarrel and the tireless game snatcher and raider of the disputed border forest.


In this sentence, the word detested means--

a)

saw

b)

knew

c)

hated

d)

admired

5.

Surprise endings are

a)

illogical and unexpected

b)

never memorable

c)

logical but unexpected

d)

a trick used by lazy writers

6.

Volunteers provide relief to victims.

a)

precipitous

b)

acquiesced

c)

marauders

d)

languor

e)

succor

7.

After noting the patient's weariness, the doctor recommends a good night's sleep.

a)

precipitous

b)

acquiesced

c)

marauders

d)

languor

e)

succor

8.

At the end of the trail, the men face a very steep rock wall.

a)

precipitous

b)

acquiesced

c)

marauders

d)

languor

e)

succor

9.

The events of the plot are designed to

(pg. 32-33)

a)

reveal the author’s point of view

b)

arouse and satisfy the reader’s curiosity

c)

portray the personality of the main character

d)

distract the reader from guessing the ending

10.

A struggle or clash that drives the plot is known as the story’s

(pg. 32-33)

a)

theme

b)

foreshadowing

c)

conflict

d)

characterization

11.

The main struggle in the story

(pg. 32-33)

a)

can be external or internal

b)

must involve two characters

c)

always takes place within a character’s mind

d)

is usually against some force of nature

12.

An external conflict in a story

(pg. 32-33)

a)

is not part of the main plot

b)

involves only one character

c)

is introduced in the resolution

d)

involves a character and another person or thing

13.

Which of the following is an example of internal conflict?

(pg. 32-33)

a)

A hiker must cross a dangerous river.

b)

A boy struggles to overcome his shyness.

c)

The team captain and the coach argue about a play.

d)

The stepsisters ridicule Cinderella.

14.

Which of the following is not a part of a story’s plot?

(pg. 32-33)

a)

exposition

b)

complication

c)

narrative

d)

climax

15.

The basic situation of a story

(pg. 32-33)

a)

introduces the characters and their conflicts

b)

is a tense scene near the end of the story

c)

is also called the denouement

d)

isn’t designed to hook the reader’s curiosity

16.

Which part of a story is most likely to engage the reader’s emotions?

(pg. 32-33)

a)

exposition

b)

complication

c)

climax

d)

resolution

17.

The purpose of the resolution is to

(pg,. 32-33)

a)

increase the reader’s curiosity

b)

reveal the outcome of the conflict

c)

tie up the loose ends and “close” the story

d)

move the plot forward

18.

elastic

a)

expendable

b)

teeming

c)

paradox

d)

resilient

e)

remit

19.

below the level of consciousness

a)

expendable

b)

subliminal

c)

paradox

d)

resilient

e)

remit

20.

destroy, wipe out

a)

undulate

b)

revoke

c)

annihilate

d)

primeval

e)

subliminal

21.

worth sacrificing to gain an objective

a)

expendable

b)

teeming

c)

paradox

d)

resilient

e)

remit

22.

swarming, overflowing

a)

expendable

b)

teeming

c)

paradox

d)

resilient

e)

remit

23.

send in payment

a)

expendable

b)

teeming

c)

paradox

d)

resilient

e)

remit

24.

primitive; of the earliest times

a)

undulate

b)

revoke

c)

annihilate

d)

primeval

e)

subliminal

25.

something that has or seems to have contradictory qualities

a)

expendable

b)

teeming

c)

paradox

d)

resilient

e)

remit

26.

cancel; withdraw

a)

undulate

b)

revoke

c)

annihilate

d)

primeval

e)

subliminal

27.

move in waves or like a wave

a)

undulate

b)

revoke

c)

annihilate

d)

primeval

e)

subliminal

28.

anything that soothes or calms

a)

soliciously

b)

opiate

c)

deplorable

d)

precariously

e)

indolently

29.

comforts and conveniences

a)

palpable

b)

disarming

c)

amenities

d)

imprudent

e)

scruples

30.

unwise

a)

palpable

b)

disarming

c)

amenities

d)

imprudent

e)

scruples

31.

easily felt or touched

a)

palpable

b)

disarming

c)

amenities

d)

imprudent

e)

scruples

32.

feelings of doubt or guilt

a)

palpable

b)

disarming

c)

amenities

d)

imprudent

e)

scruples

33.

unsteadily

a)

solicitously

b)

disarming

c)

deplorable

d)

precariously

e)

indolently

34.

regrettable; very bad

a)

solicitously

b)

disarming

c)

deplorable

d)

precariously

e)

indolently

35.

lessening or removing fears

a)

imprudent

b)

scruples

c)

disarming

d)

opiate

e)

indolently

36.

lazily

a)

imprudent

b)

scruples

c)

disarming

d)

opiate

e)

indolently

37.

in a concerned manner

a)

solicitiously

b)

scruples

c)

disarming

d)

opiate

e)

indolently

38.

The light hitting Jill's face is too bright.

a)

garish

b)

sullen

c)

fretful

d)

deft

39.

Only Nat is fearful of the birds.

a)

fretful

b)

apprehensive

c)

deft

d)

imperative

40.

Nat described in detail his story about the birds.

a)

imperative

b)

disposition

c)

recounted

d)

deft

41.

All autumn long, the sea is calm.

a)

fretful

b)

garish

c)

sullen

d)

placid

42.

The mood of the birds is gloomy.

a)

placid

b)

sullen

c)

garish

d)

deft

43.

Mr. Trigg has a cheerful personality.

a)

disposition

b)

garish

c)

imperative

d)

placid

44.

Whenever the children grow irritable, Nat tries to ease their fears.

a)

fretful

b)

garish

c)

sullen

d)

placid

45.

Nat knows it is extremely important to have food in the house.

a)

imperative

b)

fretful

c)

garish

d)

placid

46.

Stealthily, as if to avoid being seen or heard, Nat secures the upstairs.

a)

deft

b)

furtively

c)

apprehensive

d)

garish

47.

Nat's talent for carpentry is evident in the quick, skillful manner in which he secures his home.

a)

deft

b)

furtively

c)

placid

d)

imperative

48.
What change should be made in the following sentence? Her pen rolled off her desk, onto the floor, and under the cabinet.
a)
Remove the comma after floor
b)
Add a comma after and
c)
Remove the comma after desk
d)
No change needed
49.
What change should be made in the following sentence? Sheep cattle, poultry, and swine are all raised in Ohio.
a)
Add a comma after sheep
b)
Remove comma from after cattle
c)
Remove comma from after poultry
d)
No change needed
50.
What change should be made to the following sentence? He had never been on a plane bus, train, or bicycle!
a)
Remove ALL the commas
b)
Remove the comma after bus
c)
Remove the comma after train
d)
Add the comma after plane
51.
What change should be made to the following sentence? At the fair, the kids went on the Ferris wheel the tilt o wheel and the carousel. 
a)
Add a comma after Ferris wheel
b)
Add a comma after Ferris wheel and tilt o wheel 
c)
Add a comma after tilt o wheel
d)
Make no change
52.

I love reading shopping, and watching Netflix.

a)

reading, shopping, and watching Netflix

b)

reading, shopping, and watching, Netflix

c)

reading, shopping and watching Netflix

d)

Correct as is

53.

The street was filled with angry protesters, shouting spectators and police.

a)

angry, protesters

b)

angry protesters, shouting spectators, and police

c)

Correct as is

54.
Does the following sentence correctly follow the comma rule for items in a series?Basketball, football, and softball are the most common team sports in high school athletics.
a)
yes 
b)
no 
55.
Does the following sentence correctly follow the comma rule for items in a series?
Unusual sports offered by some schools include fencing cricket judo, and rodeo.
a)
yes 
b)
no
56.
Which is the correct use of commas?
a)
Coffee, tea sugar, milk eggs
b)
Coffee tea sugar milk eggs
c)
Coffee, tea, sugar, milk, and eggs
d)
Coffee, tea, sugar, milk and eggs
57.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas. 
b)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas. 
c)
I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas. 
d)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas. 
58.
Where should the comma go?
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.
a)
vehicle,
b)
worked,
c)
Fortunately,
d)
The  sentence does not need commas
59.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
b)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
c)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
60.
Where does the comma go in this sentence?
 Liza who was wearing a new dress, yelled at the waiter who spilled water on her. 
a)
was, wearing 
b)
 waiter, who 
c)
Liza, who
61.
Which is the correct way to punctuate the appositive in the sentence?
a)
Jada, my beautiful sister is the most giving person I know.
b)
Jada, my beautiful sister is the most, giving person.
c)
Jada, my beautiful sister, is the most giving person.
d)
Jada my beautiful sister, is the most giving person.
62.
How should this sentence be corrected? 
We ate hamburgers by the pool and then went swimming.
a)
No changes needed
b)
 We ate hamburgers by the pool, and then went swimming.
63.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
c)
Jim is very bold, and smart but he doesn't, always say nice things to people.
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
64.
Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
People have always complimented my mother's unique, refreshing personality.
a)
Use commas to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses in a series.  
b)
Use a comma before the conjunction to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence.
c)
Use a comma after an introductory word, phrase, or clause.  
d)
Use a comma to separate adjectives of equal rank.  
65.
The stressful exam tested my focus, yet I was able to concentrate with no problem. 
a)
Use commas to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses in a series.  
b)
Use a comma before the conjunction to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence.
c)
Use a comma after an introductory word, phrase, or clause.  
d)
Use a comma to separate adjectives of equal rank.  
66.
I studied my notes, my worksheets, and my past quizzes.  
a)
Use commas to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses in a series.  
b)
Use a comma before the conjunction to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence.
c)
Use a comma after an introductory word, phrase, or clause.  
d)
Do not use a comma to separate adjectives that must stay in a specific order.  
67.
What is a plot?
a)
a guess about what will happen next in a story
b)
the series of events or action in a story
c)
the final outcome of a story
d)
the high point of a story
68.
The story's time and place is its ___.
a)
tone
b)
plot
c)
setting
d)
voice
69.
The main character in a story is the ___.
a)
antagonist
b)
protagonist
c)
exposition
d)
climax
70.
The opposing character or force to the main character is the ___.
a)
protagonist
b)
antagonist
c)
plankton
d)
villian
71.
Which part of the plot is
the most intense? This is usually a turning point for the main character.
a)
falling action
b)
exposition
c)
exposition
d)
climax
72.
Is the following situation an example of an internal or external conflict?
Joe can't decide whether to live with his mom or his dad.
a)
internal conflict
b)
external conflict
73.
Is the following situation an example of an internal or external conflict?
Alice can't find her phone because her brother stole it from her room.
a)
internal conflict
b)
external conflict
74.
All the events that lead to the climax of a story are called the ___.
a)
conflict
b)
exposition
c)
falling action
d)
rising action
75.
The exposition...
a)
Introduces the reader to the characters and setting
b)
Is the part of the story where a character changes
c)
Is the part of the story when the conflict is resolved
d)
Is the part of the story where the events help the reader understand what the conflict is
76.
Harry Potter faces many conflicts in his young life. He is an example of:
a)
A protagonist
b)
An antagonist
77.
The ending of a story usually contains the ___.
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
resolution
78.
What happens in the falling action?
a)
You are introduced to the conflict.
b)
The setting is described in detail. 
c)
Events begin to calm down after the climax. 
d)
It is the exact same as the rising action. 
79.
The ending of a story usually contains the ___.
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
resolution
80.
Which list shows the correct order for most stories? 
a)
exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution 
b)
exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution
c)
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution 
d)
rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution
81.

When an author gives a clue about something that will happen later in the story, it is called ___.

a)

foreshadowing

b)

resolution

c)

flashback

d)

plot clue

82.

A scene that interrupts the action of a story to show an event in the past is called a ____.

a)

flashback

b)

genre

c)

teleportation

d)

internal conflict

83.

What type of conflict is this:

Katniss Everdeen fights against the govenment of Panem

a)

Man vs Society

b)

Man vs Nature

c)

Man vs. Self

84.

What type of conflict is this:

Sam is trapped in a flooded cave and has to find his way out.

a)

man vs nature

b)

man vs man

c)

man vs self

85.

adj. awe-inspiring in excellence; strikingly impressive

a)

formidable

b)

sage

c)

inconspicuous

d)

intact

86.

v. destroy; violently ruin

a)

ravage

b)

demoralize

c)

replenish

d)

rancor

87.

profusion

a)

n. large supply; abundance

b)

n. enemy; opponent

c)

n. secret or sneaky action or behavior

d)

n. passion; enthusiasm

88.

adj. wise

a)

sage

b)

intact

c)

disdainful

d)

aloof

89.

n. enemy; opponent

a)

adversary

b)

sage

c)

annals

d)

stealth

90.

stealth

a)

n. secret or sneaky action or behavior

b)

n. bitter hate; ill will

c)

n. chronological record; historical account

d)

n. passion; enthusiasm

91.

n. bitter hate; ill will

a)

rancor

b)

ardor

c)

stealth

d)

tumult

92.

adv. in an extremely unpleasant or disgusting manner

a)

abominably

b)

disdainful

c)

revelry

d)

tremulous

93.

n. passions; enthusiasm

a)

ardor

b)

epic

c)

tumult

d)

stealth

94.

n. commotion; uproar; confusion

a)

tumult

b)

stealth

c)

revelry

d)

adversities

95.

adj. great misfortunes; hardships

a)

adversities

b)

adversary

c)

annals

d)

ardor

96.

disdainful

a)

adj. scornful; contemptuous

b)

adj. at a distance; unfriendly

c)

v. gave generously

d)

n. bitter hate; ill will

97.

revelry

a)

n. merrymaking; festivity

b)

adj. impressive; grand in scope

c)

v. add beauty to; decorate

d)

adj. awe-inspiring in excellence; strikingly impressive

98.

adorn

a)

v. add beauty to; decorate

b)

v. to break up and scatter; to cause to vanish or disappear

c)

n. compensation; repayment

d)

n. a long poem about the adventures of a great hero

99.

v. glared; stared angrily

a)

glowered

b)

negotiated

c)

lavished

d)

demoralized

100.

n. compensation; repayment

a)

restitution

b)

extremity

c)

tumult

d)

replenish

101.

lavished

a)

v. gave generously

b)

v. refilled or resupplied; restored; nourished

c)

v. destroyed violently; ruined

d)

v. undermined the confidence of a person or group

102.

adj. flexible

a)

pliant

b)

tremulous

c)

intact

d)

aloof

103.

tremulous

a)

adj. trembling; shaking

b)

v. to spread or distribute widely

c)

adj. flexible

d)

v. discourage; dishearten

104.

Which sentence is properly punctuated?

a)

Harold, a gifted tennis player, won four national tennis championships.

b)

Harold a gifted tennis player won four national tennis championships.

c)

Harold, won four championships, and Harold is a gifted tennis player.

d)

Harold a gifted tennis player, won four national tennis championships.

105.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

a)

Charlie Diane's beagle, chews holes in the living room carpeting.

b)

Charlie, Diane's beagle chews holes in the living room carpeting.

c)

Charlie, Diane's beagle, chews holes in the living room carpeting.

d)

Charlie Diane's, beagle, chews holes, in the living room carpeting.

106.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

a)

A hot-tempered tennis player Robbie charged the umpire.

b)

A hot-tempered tennis player, Robbie charged the umpire.

c)

A hot-tempered tennis player Robbie charged, the umpire.

d)

A, hot-tempered, tennis player Robbie charged the umpire.

107.

Where do the commas belong in the following sentence?


Marcus my sister's hamster likes to run in a wheel.

a)

, my sister's hamster,

b)

, Marcus my sister's,

c)

, hamster likes to run,

108.

Choose the phrase that should be separated by commas.



I lost my silver necklace a present from my mother at the Carnival.

a)

I lost my silver necklace

b)

a present from my mother

c)

at the Carnival

d)

I lost my silver

109.

Where do the commas belong in the following sentence?


Rice an edible grain is considered a dietary staple.

a)

Rice,

b)

, an edible grain,

c)

, is considered a dietary staple.

110.
Which sentence below is correctly punctuated?
a)
My sister, the tall one, is about to enter high school.
b)
My sister the tall one is about to enter high school.
c)
My sister, the tall one is about to enter high school.
d)
My sister the tall one, is about to enter high school.
111.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
We decided to eat at Olive Garden my favorite restaurant.
b)
We decided to eat at, Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.
c)
We decided to eat at Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.
d)
We decided, to eat, at Olive Garden my favorite restaurant.
112.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

My mom, a nurse drives a red car.

b)

My mom, a nurse, drives a red car.

c)

My mom a nurse drives a red car.

113.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Petey my pet snake has only bitten one person.
b)
Petey, my pet snake, has only bitten one person.
c)
Petey, my pet snake has only bitten one person.
d)
Petey my pet snake, has only bitten one person.
114.
What is a nonessential phrase? 
a)
nonrestrictive phrase
b)
restrictive phrase
115.
How can you tell if a phrase is nonessential? 
a)
it has punctuation around it
b)
you naturally pause before and after
c)
you can remove it from the sentence without losing meaning
d)
all of these
116.
What does restrictive mean? 
a)
important
b)
not important
c)
restricted 
117.

What is the name of a phrase or clause that is needed to complete the meaning of a sentence?

a)

Nonrestrictive

b)

Restrictive

118.

A restrictive phrase or clause needs commas.

a)

True

b)

False

119.

Identify the phrase or clause:

The soft cartilage that makes up sharks' skeletons dissolves over time.

a)

Nonrestrictive

b)

Restrictive

120.

Identify the phrase or clause:

Many insects become fossilized when they get stuck in amber.

a)

Nonrestrictive

b)

Restrictive

121.

Identify the phrase or clause:

David Shiffler, who was born in 1992, is already a famous fossil finder.

a)

Nonrestrictive

b)

Restrictive

122.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

The girl who is wearing the red dress is the winner.

b)

The girl, who is wearing the red dress, is the winner.

123.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

The person, who writes the best essay, will win a prize

b)

The person who writes the best essay will win a prize.

124.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Students who follow the rules will not get into trouble.

b)

Students, who follow the rules, will not get into trouble.

125.

Which is correct?

a)

Ms vals daughter lives in Chicago, illinois.

b)

Ms. Val's daughter lives in Chicago, Illinois.

126.

Which is correct?

a)

My dad had to go to Olathe medical center.

b)

My dad had to go to Olathe Medical Center.

127.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 
a)
Please buy me: an ice cream cone.
b)
Please buy me an ice cream cone. 
128.
Choose the correct sentence. 
a)
My sandwich must have the following toppings lettuce, onions, and pickles.
b)
My sandwich must have the following toppings: lettuce, onions, and pickles.
129.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 
a)
We sell the the parts of cars, motorcycles, and boats.
b)
The sell the parts of: cars, motorcycles, and boats. 
130.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 
a)
Frank loves: hamburgers, fries, and shakes.
b)
Frank loves hamburgers, fries, and shakes. 

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