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Review Advanced English 1 Second Partial

Total questions: 86

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The order of paragraphs in an essay is...

a)

introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion

b)

body paragraph(s), introduction, conclusion

c)

thesis, introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion

d)

introduction, conclusion, body paragraph(s)

2.

The main idea of your essay is called

a)

hook

b)

thesis

c)

topic sentence

d)

conclusion

3.

Each body paragraph should include

a)

a hook

b)

a thesis

c)

details, examples, and explanations

d)

no more than three sentences

4.

Begin every paragraph in the body with a ________

a)
A lead
b)
An Introduction
c)

A topic sentence

d)
Background information
5.
Which transition signals the conclusion?
a)
In addition
b)
Similarly
c)
For example
d)

As it can be seen

6.
Which transition signals explaining
a)
author states
b)
this illustrates
c)
in the same way
d)
in addtion
7.
Which transition signals contrast?
a)
furthermore
b)
for instance
c)
as a result
d)
however
8.
What is the first paragraph in a formal essay called?
a)
Beginning
b)
Grabber
c)
Hook
d)
Introduction
9.
What is the last paragraph of a formal essay called?
a)
Resolution
b)
Conclusion
c)
Ending
d)
Finale
10.

The dominant impression used in

a)

Process Essay

b)

Descriptive Essay

c)

Narrative Essay

11.

Somalia. A plateau-like place situated at the end of the horn of Africa about the size of Texas.

Is a topic for:

a)

Process Essay

b)

Descriptive Essay

c)

Narrative Essay

12.

These details appeal to the 5 senses: smell, touch, etc.

a)

Process Essay

b)

Descriptive Essay

c)

Narrative Essay

13.
A thesis statement should not directly announce your topic by using phrases such as, "This essay will talk about ........"
Which of the following makes the best thesis statement?
a)
A. Even though marriage is a strong and respected institution in Russia, more and more people are choosing to live together before marriage, despite the cultural pressures.
b)
B. I am going to explain why many couples in Russia are choosing to live together rather than getting married.
c)
C. Marriage in Russia.
14.
A thesis statement is a complete sentence. A thesis statement is not a question.
Which of these is a thesis statement?
a)
A. Knowing a foreign language.
b)
B. Why should people know a foreign language?
c)
C. Knowing a foreign language is a very useful skill.  It can help one advance in a career, relate better to others, and open one's mind to the ideas of another culture.
15.
Where should a thesis statement appear?
a)
first paragraph
b)
anywhere in the essay
c)
last paragraph
d)
the first sentence of every paragraph
16.

Can an outline be used as a pre-writing material?

a)

Yes

b)

No

17.

The ordering system in an outline uses all of these elements except:

a)

symbols

b)

roman numerals

c)

letters

d)

numbers

18.

The main goal of a descriptive essay is to

a)

tells a story.

b)

explain something

c)

put a picture in the reader's mind.

19.

Allison has_______________________________

a)

big beautiful brown eyes

b)

brown beautiful big eyes

c)

beautiful big brown eyes

d)

eyes brown beautiful big

20.

David Beckam is a_______________________

a)

succesful British ex-footballer

b)

British succesful ex-footballer

c)

British ex-footballer succesful

d)

ex-footballer succesful British

21.

Luisa is a ________________________________

a)

TV Swedish presenter beautiful and young

b)

beautiful Swedish young TV presenter

c)

young Swedish TV presenter beautiful

d)

beautiful young Swedish TV presenter

22.

The rock star arrived in a _______________

a)

limousine black, new, gorgeous and black

b)

new. black, gorgeous, big limousine

c)

gorgeous, big, new , black limousine

d)

big, gorgeous, black, new limousine

23.

He is just a______________________________

a)

old silly man

b)

man silly old

c)

silly old man

d)

an old man silly

24.

Identify the adjective clause in the following sentence:

Jennifer, who is my oldest sister, works at Fairway.

a)

Jennifer, who is my oldest sister

b)

who is my oldest sister

c)

my oldest sister works at Fairway

d)

my oldest sister

25.

Identify the adjective clause in the following sentence:

The juice that is in the refrigerator is my favorite.

a)

The juice

b)

that is in the refrigerator is my favorite

c)

is my favorite

d)

that is in the refrigerator

26.

Which of the following sentences contains an adjective clause?

a)

The desk that is at the front of the room is mine.

b)

The desk towards the front of the room is mine.

27.

Which of the following sentences contains an adjective clause?

a)

Joan is a grandma, and she loves baking cookies with her grandkids.

b)

Joan, who is a grandma, loves baking cookies with her grandkids.

28.
Correct or incorrect? The electrician which works down the street can do the job for us.
a)
incorrect
b)
correct
c)
both
d)
both
29.
Correct or incorrect? I have a friend which is a computer programmer.
a)
incorrect
b)
correct
30.
Correct or incorrect? Abraham Lincoln, who was the 16th president of the United States, was born in Kentucky.
a)
correct
b)
incorrect
31.
Freddy was listening to music _____ Ted was doing his homework.
a)
because
b)
while
c)
or
d)
but
32.
Vince was having luch _____ Barbara phoned him.
a)
because
b)
so
c)
while
d)
when
33.

The documents will be scrutinized by the police. ____ they will be sent back to the relevant authority.

a)

After all

b)

Then

c)

Nevertheless

d)

For example

34.

Wash the potato first. _____ you can boil them.

a)

In conclusion

b)

Afterwards

c)

On the other hand

d)

Thirdly

35.

The dog will bark without fail every time the ice-cream man passes by. ______ it will start howling.

a)

To illustrate

b)

Later that night

c)

After sometime

d)

In a nutshell

36.

Sentences can be active or passive.

a)

True

b)

false

37.

We usually use the active in written and spoken language.

a)

False

b)

True

38.

The difference is that in an active sentence the subject performs the action and in a passive sentence the subject sometimes is irrelevant.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Is it an ACTIVE sentence? Bats eat insects.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Is it an ACTIVE sentence? Anne saw the burglar.

a)

False

b)

True

41.

Is it a PASSIVE sentence? Insects ARE EATEN by bats.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Make these active present simple sentence passive.


Somebody sends emails.

a)

Emails were send.

b)

Emails are sent.

c)

Emails have been sent.

43.

Make these active present simple sentence passive.


Somebody cuts the grass.

a)

The grass was cut by somebody.

b)

The grass has been cut.

c)

The grass is cut.

44.

Make these active present simple sentence passive.


Somebody often steals cars.

a)

Cars are often stolen.

b)

Cars were often stolen.

c)

Cars are often stole.

45.

Make these active present simple sentence passive.


Somebody speaks English here.

a)

English is spoken here.

b)

English were spoken here.

c)

English is spoke here.

46.

Make these active present simple sentence passive.


My Uncle builds new houses every year.

a)

New houses are build every year.

b)

New houses are built every year by my uncle.

c)

New houses were built every year by my uncle.

47.

Make these active present simple sentence passive.


Andres writes a letter.

a)

A letter is write

b)

A letter is written by Andres.

c)

A letter is wrote by Andres.

d)

A letter is writen by Andres.

48.

Write a question with the words below.

Use the Present Simple Passive.


where / the most rice / produce / in the world / ?

a)

Where the most rice is produced in the world?

b)

Where the most rice produced in the world?

c)

Where is the most rice produced in the world?

49.

Write a question with the words below.

Use the Present Simple Passive.


? / official languages / speak / in Wales

a)

What official languages are spoken in Wales?

b)

What official languages is spoken in Wales?

c)

What official languages were spoken in Wales?

50.

Write a question with the words below.

Use the Present Simple Passive.


Where / the White House / locate / ?

a)

Where was the White House located?

b)

Where is the White House located?

c)

Where is the White House locate?

51.

Write a question with the words below.

Use the Present Simple Passive.


Where / the White House / locate / ?

a)

Where was the White House located?

b)

Where is the White House located?

c)

Where is the White House locate?

52.

Many books ……… ……… from the library last month.

a)

were pushed

b)

was published

c)

were borrowed

53.

The satellite …………… ……… into space last night.

a)

wasn’t bitten

b)

wasn’t sent

c)

Was hurt

54.

The postman ……… ………… by the dog next door.

a)

wasn’t bitten

b)

is bitteen

c)

were bitte

55.

Charlotte’s first book, Jane Eyre, ...... ....... in 1847 and is still popular today.

a)

published

b)

was published

c)

was publishing

56.

Which transition can you use to show contrast?

a)

Moreover __, __.

b)

In comparison, __.

c)

Comparatively, __.

d)

Whereas __, __.

57.

Which does not belong?

a)

Likewise, __.

b)

Unlike __,

c)

Nevertheless, __.

d)

In contrast, __.

58.

Which connector shows contrast?

a)

Despite __, __.

b)

Likewise, __.

c)

Instead of __, __.

d)

While

59.

Which transition words does not belong?

a)

In comparison,

b)

Regardless, __.

c)

Nevertheless, __.

d)

However, __.

60.

Identify the transition or transitions in the following:

However, you can also use transitions to interrupt sentences.

a)

use

b)

However,

c)

interrupt

d)

also

61.

Identify the transition or transitions in the following:

You can, however, interrupt sentences with transitions.

a)

can

b)

interrupt

c)

with

d)

however

62.

Identify the transition in the following sentence. Hint: Notice how you can use dashes to offset transitions.

You can—however—interrupt sentences with transitions.

a)

can

b)

transitions

c)

interrupt

d)

however

63.

Which shows contrast, or difference?

a)

__ rather than __.

b)

Likewise,

c)

As opposed to __, __.

d)

__ as opposed to __.

64.

Which does not show contrast?

a)

Nevertheless, __.

b)

Even so, __.

c)

Similarly,

d)

On the other hand, __.

65.
What is the purpose of a compare/contrast essay?
a)
talk about the similarities and differences of two subjects
b)
inform or explain a subject to the reader
c)
tell a story
d)
use the five senses to paint a picture for the reader, incorporating imagery and specific details
66.
A point by point comparison...
a)
has one paragraph that focuses on the similarities while the following focuses on the differences
b)
the first paragraph focuses on one subject while the following focuses on another
c)
each paragraph focuses on one point of comparison (similarities or differences)
67.
Also, as, as well as, both, in the same manner, in the same way, like, likewise, most important, same, similar, too
a)
Listed above are transition words for  comparing two things 
b)
Listed above are transition words for contrasting two things
68.
Although, but, differ, even though, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, unless, unlike, while, yet
a)
Listed above are transition words for comparing two things
b)
Listed above are transition words for contrasting two things
69.

When you write a comparison, you need to focus on....

a)

the similarities

b)

the differences

70.

Contrasting two things meaning that you are focusing on ...

a)

the similarities

b)

the differences

71.

I'm so excited! I just bought a new house. It's so much ________________ than my old one.

a)

Good

b)

house

c)

better

d)

nosier

72.

In the house next door to me, there are always strange renters. Last year the family never came out of their house and their curtains were always closed. I think they were afraid of robbers. This year the renters are even ______________. They have wild parties every night until 3am!

a)

bad

b)

more

c)

better

d)

worse

73.

In most Western cultures, it is considered normal to marry for love.____________ , in places where arranged marriages are the norm, it is assumed that love will follow marriage.

a)

Likewise

b)

But

c)

However

74.
All of these words are ways to express contrast except
a)
unlike
b)
have in common
c)
differ
d)
however
75.
Is compare and contrast the same thing as similarities and differences?
a)
No way!
b)
Sometimes...
c)
Only on Thursday.
d)
Yes it is!
76.
Nick sculpts much .................... (accurately) than I do because he pays attention to every
little detail.
a)
most accurately
b)
accuratlier
c)
more accurately
d)
by far accurately
77.
John is by far the ..................... (talented) pupil in the art class.
a)
more talented
b)
most talented
c)
talenter
d)
talented
78.
Which of Beethoven’s compositions do you think is the ..................... (famous) ?
a)
more famous
b)
famouser
c)
famousest
d)
most famous
79.
The ..................... (much) Anne practised, the ..................... (easy) it became for her to paint portraits.
a)
more/ more easier
b)
more/ easier
c)
mucher/ most easiest
d)
more/ most easier
80.
Sue has been practicing a lot, so her artwork is getting .............. (good) and ...............(good) all the time.
a)
best/ best
b)
better/ more better
c)
better/ better
d)
more good/ better
81.
The author’s book is quite good, but it’s not as ..................... (interesting) as his last novel.
a)
interesting
b)
more interesting
c)
much interesting
d)
the most interesting
82.
That’s the ..................... (bad) film I’ve ever seen; the characters were shallow and the ending was dull and predictable.
a)
worse
b)
most bad
c)
badly
d)
worst
83.
Willard Wigan’s sculptures are the ................. (tiny) works of art in the world.
a)
tiniest
b)
tinier
c)
most tiny
d)
more tiny
84.

The blue car is _____ the red one.

a)

as big as

b)

bigger than

c)

less big than

d)

more big than

85.

The yellow car isn't _____ the_____ one.

a)

as fast as ... red

b)

as fast as ... green

c)

faster than ... green

d)

slower than ... red

86.

The green car is _____ the red one.

a)

as slow as

b)

more slow than

c)

less slow than

d)

slower than

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