WorksheetsReview for Cumulative Test #1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Uncommon has the same relation to _______ as interesting has to fascinating.
Interesting : Fascinating :: Uncommon : _________
rare
different
weird
unique
Consider the following sentences.
I hear my brother talking on the phone with his girlfriend. I hear my brother chatting on the phone with his girlfriend.
How does the connotation of the word chatting in the second sentence convey the author’s purpose?
It implies the conversation is not serious.
It implies that the conversation is very funny.
It implies anger or resentment in the conversations.
It implies the conversation is very serious.
Read the following sentence:
The baby was very clever. It already knew how to crawl into a room without making a sound.
How would the meaning of the sentence change if the author used "cunning" instead of the word "clever"?
The baby would seem sneakier
The baby would seem cuter
The baby would seem less intelligent
The baby would seem louder
What is the textual structure of the following paragraph?
How do mountains like these disappear? The process begins with rain. As it rains, water seeps through cracks and joints in the stone. Chemicals in the water dissolve small grains of rock. Later on, the water freezes and thaws, prying loose bigger pieces of rock. These rocks grind against other rocks as they slide downhill. The wind carries away particles of dust behind by these grinding rocks. In the end it can be said that wind, water, and gravity have hauled away these mountains.
compare and contrast
chronological
cause and effect
problem solving
Identify the word/phrase that should be added to fit the text structure below.
I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. _______, pizza would be great, too.
On the other hand
Moreover (additionally)
Similarly
Then
Identify the transitional word that best fits the structure of the text below.
I really hate the taste of lima beans, broccoli, and tomatoes; __________, I eat them because they are so nutritious.
consequently
moreover (additionally)
nevertheless
so
Identify the structure of the text below.
Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do notget to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.
problem & solution
order & sequence
compare & contrast
cause & effect
Identify the text structure of the paragraph below.
The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright,yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.
description
compare & contrast
order & sequence
problem & solution
Which of the following sentences is NOT written in active voice?
Many scientists are studying the Loch Ness monster in Scotland.
Experiments were conducted by scientists on Lake Winnipeg, Canada.
Scientists have questioned some reports about the monster.
Which sentence corrects the shift of voice in the following sentence?
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kl;k;lk;lk
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What is the best way to change this sentence from passive voice to active voice?
The course was being failed by half the students near the end of the school year.
The course, near the end of the school year, was by half the students being failed.
Failing the course near the end of the school year were half the students.
Half the students were failing the course near the end of the school year.
Near the end of the school year, the course was being failed by half the students.
Which sentence is written in active voice?
The students had been held longer by the monitor in study hall.
The teachers allow extra credit opportunities to all their students with perfect attendance.
The progress reports are to be signed by the students' parents.
Some students are given trouble by the reading passages that are longest.
Which sentence below needs a comma?
I saw the child running frantically down the hall but simply did not stop him.
Wind power is a cheap source of energy and can be better for the enrivornment.
Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people
Which sentence below includes an INCORRECT comma because it is placed between a compound predicate and NOT a compound sentence?
I went to the store and bought apples, but I completely forgot to get milk.
This year 1st period will write fifteen essays, and 2nd period will read some Dr. Seuss stories.
Nate brought me the pencil sharpener from the table, and a piece of paper from the shelf?
Place a check by all sentences that demonstrate correct use of a comma with an introductory adverb clause.
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
Since the beginning of the day, I have felt exhausted.
Before the start of the movie, we went for ice cream.
Before the test begins, I need to get some water.
Which sentence below demonstrates correct use of comma(s)?
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me
You may have hot chocolate, or a cup of coffee to drink.
The team won the district tournament, but lost the state tournament.
I finally understood English, when I started doing my homework.
Identify ALL sentences that use commas correctly.
Sherrie, my sister, bought a new sweater, but she realized it too small.
If he has the money, Andrew will buy a new car, five pencils, and a dragon.
In the afternoon, Phoenix sings grammar songs, and Camden writes poetry.
Since Ricky met Micah he has planned a hunting trip, and a fishing expedition.
How is the underlined gerund phrase used?
Recycling used materials gives Victoria a sense of accomplishment.
Subject of a verb
Direct object
Indirect object
predicate noun
Object of a preposition
Which sentence does NOT include a gerund/gerund phrase?
Staying awake in class is difficult for Skye.
Skye's main difficulty is staying awake in class.
Skye tried staying awake in class.
Skye is staying awake during class.
Identify the type of phrase in the following sentence.
I believe Reese will be the next President of the United States.
gerund phrase/ SS
infinitive / DO
action verb Transitive / shows action
Linking verb phrase / LSPA
Linking verb phrase / LSPN
