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ELA 9A FINAL EXAM PRACTICE

Total questions: 125

Worksheet time: 3hrs 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
How many NOUNS are in the sentence?
She put her homework in the turn-in basket.
a)
0
b)
1
c)
2
d)
3
2.
How many VERBS are in the sentence?
He ran for a touchdown, and scored.
a)
0
b)
1
c)
2
d)
3
3.
What are PREPOSITIONS?
a)
show location and time
b)
action and state of being
c)
connects two or more ideas
d)
replaces a noun
4.
What are ADVERBS?
a)
Describe a noun
b)
links two thoughts together
c)
Shows emotion
d)
Describe a verb
5.
A part of speech that answers questions WHICH ONE? WHAT KIND? HOW MANY? HOW MUCH? WHAT COLOR? is called 
a)
adverb
b)
adjective
c)
noun
d)
verb
6.
A part of speech that takes a place of a noun is called 
a)
adjective
b)
pronoun
c)
adverb
d)
conjunction
7.
A part of speech that connects or links two or more thoughts are 
a)
Adjectives
b)
Conjunctions
c)
Interjections
d)
Adverb
8.
Identify the capitalized word:
"AHHH! There's a spider!" 
a)
Verb
b)
Interjection
c)
Noun
d)
Conjunction
9.
Vulpix's flame burned hot.
a)
noun-verb
b)
verb-adverb
10.
Joy dances when she is happy.
a)
conjunction
b)
interjection
c)
adjective
d)
verb
11.
Pandas are extremely funny creatures.
a)
adjective-adverb
b)
adverb-adjective
12.

How many parts of speech are there?

a)

7

b)

8

c)

9

d)

10

13.

What is the acronym for the parts of speech?

a)

IVANNCAPP

b)

IVANCAP

c)

CAPPIVAN

d)

FANBOYS

14.
What is the COMPOUND SUBJECT in the following sentence?
Mr. Morton and his cat went everywhere together.
a)
There isn't one
b)
Mrs. Morton
c)
Mr. Morton and his cat
d)
Mr. Morton, cat 
15.
What is the COMPLETE PREDICATE in the following sentence?
Did you click all of the grammar papers into your binder?
a)
Click all of the grammar papers into your binder.
b)
you
c)
did click all of the grammar papers into your binder.
d)
did you click
16.
What is the COMPOUND SUBJECT in the following sentence?
The English teachers are a little crazy. 
a)
There isn't one
b)
English teachers 
c)
teachers, crazy
English, crazy
d)
are 
17.
Which of the following options are listing all of the FANBOYS?
a)
ferret, ants, not, bird, or, yak, salamander 
b)
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
c)
for, and, nor, by, or, yet, some
d)
for, an, not, because, or, yet, soon
18.
What is the COMPLETE SUBJECT  in the following sentence?
The enormous and powerful Hulk can destroy an entire city within minutes.
a)
can destroy an entire city within minutes
b)
can
c)
The enourmous and powerful Hulk
d)
Hulk
19.
What is the simple predicate in the following sentence?
We played basketball yesterday.
a)
We
b)
played
c)
basketball
d)
yesterday
20.
Identify the subject:
Are we going out on Halloween?
a)
we
b)
are going
c)
Halloween
d)
out
21.
fighting in Narnia
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
22.
I failed my test
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
23.
after I walked away from the explosion
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
24.
a sunny day
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
25.
because she cried
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
26.
the picture is beautiful
a)
phrase
b)
independent clause
c)
dependent clause
27.

Aaron has an unconventional swing, but he manages to drive the ball farther than some professional golfers.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

28.

The vibrant trumpet-shaped blooms of the trumpet vine make it ideal for attracting hummingbirds.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

29.

Lorraine Hansberry wrote the widely acclaimed 1959 Broadway play A Raisin in the Sun, and her accomplishment opened the door for other African American playwrights.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

30.

If we can't find an inexpensive hotel for the Fourth of July weekend, we can always stay with my parents.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

31.

Since it takes approximately one thousand years for a used printer cartridge to decompose, recycling these plastic ink dispensers helps the environment.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

32.

As cold weather approaches, you must protect your water pipes against freezing, or they can rupture and cause significant damage to your home.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

33.

We can watch the presidential debate, which will broadcast at nine o'clock, or we can view the documentary about the greatest innovations of the twenty-first century.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

34.

Means extreme exaggeration

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

hyperbole

d)

alliteration

35.

Compares 2 unlike things using like or as

a)

metaphor

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

alliteration

d)

simile

36.

Using the same letter sound throughout the sentence

a)

alliteratioin

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

onomatopoeia

37.

The moon smiled at me

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

38.

Fight Song by Rachel Platten

Like a small boat

On the ocean

Sending big waves

Into motion

a)

Simile

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Personification

d)

Metaphor

39.

Boom Clap by Charlie XCX

Boom clap

The sound of my heart

the beat goes

on and on and on and on and

Boom clap

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Personification

40.

Stereo Hearts by Gym Class Heroes

My heart's a stereo

It beats for you, so listen close,

Hear my thoughts in every note

a)

Personification

b)

Simile

c)

Metaphor

d)

Onomatopoeia

41.

Sound of Silence by Disturbed

Hello Darkness, my old friend

I've come to talk with you again

a)

Metaphor

b)

Personification

c)

Onomatopeia

d)

Simile

42.

Can't Stop That feeling by Justin Timberlake

I got that sunshine in my pocket

Got that good soul in my feet

a)

Metaphor

b)

Personification

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Alliteration

43.

Roar by Katy Perry

'Cause I am a champion

You'e gonna hear me roar

a)

Alliteration

b)

Personification

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Simile

44.

IDIOM ???

a)

It's not rocket science

b)

Good-for-nothing

c)

Once in a blue moon

d)

Be out of order

45.
Irony usually involves something that is 
a)
false
b)
silly
c)
unexpected
d)
unimportant
46.
When an event turns out in a way that would be the opposite of what a person might logically expect, this is called
a)
a surprise resolution
b)
situational irony
c)
suspense
d)
dramatic irony
47.
Traveling from Pennsylvania to Florida in January in order to avoid the cold weather but finding below-freezing temperatures once you arrived in Florida would be an example of:
a)
dramatic irony
b)
good luck
c)
situational irony
d)
motion sickness
48.
If you, the reader, know that Sophie's friends are acting strange because they are throwing a surprise party for her, but Sophie does not know this, you are feeling suspense due to
a)
stress from school
b)
Sophie being involved in falling action
c)
dramatic irony
d)
situation ethics
49.

How does this photo show dramatic irony?

a)

We know the girl is about to be eaten by a shark

b)

The shark doesn't know it's about to run into a swimmer

c)

All of These

d)

The girl is afraid of sharks

50.

It rained on a couple's wedding day.

a)

irony

b)

not irony, just unfortunate

51.

Verbal Irony

a)

When the audience knows something the character does not.

b)

When the speaker says one thing but means another.

c)

When the opposite of what is expected to happen, happens in a situation.

52.

Dramatic irony

a)

When the opposite of what is expected to happen, happens.

b)

When the audience knows something the character does not.

c)

When the speaker says one thing but means the opposite.

53.

I'd like to visit that museum again as much as I'd like to gnaw off my own foot.

a)

Verbal

b)

Dramatic

c)

Situational

54.

How would allusion be defined?

a)

a reference to a famous person, place, or event

b)

words that involve one of the five senses

c)

two lines working as a unit

d)

a form or wordplay with similar sounding sounds

55.

Which of the following is true about allusions?

a)

allusions are written in quotation marks

b)

allusions are always started as a comparison, as in 'He was as strong as Hercules.'

c)

allusions are indicated references that may sometimes be obvious and sometimes obscure

d)

all of the above

56.
What is the definition of climax? 
a)
the turning point of the story
b)
the struggle between two characters
c)
the beginning of the story
d)
the point when the conflict is resolved
57.
Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the introduction, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
a)
characters, conflict 
b)
characters, falling action 
c)
climax, conflict 
d)
conflict, resolution
58.
The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________. 
a)
action
b)
conflict 
c)
setting
d)
plot 
59.
Which element of plot structure is described as being the "spark" that gets the story started...when the problem is revealed?
a)
exposition
b)
conflict
c)
inciting incident
d)
introduction
60.

What is characterization?

a)

Character traits

b)

What a character says and thinks

c)

The process in which the author tells the personality of a character.

d)

What a character looks like and what are his actions

61.

What type of characterization is shown:

While in the lunch room, Mr. Nuismer thought to himself, "Wow, Mr. Haskin must have polished his head this morning because it is so shiny it might blind a student."

a)

Physical Appearance

b)

Thoughts, Speech, and Actions

c)

Other Characters Reactions

d)

Narrator's Comments

62.

What is indirect characterization?

a)

The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

b)

The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

63.

What do you know about Jack from this sentence?

Jack looked at his sister with a strange look on his face after she put ketchup in her milk.

a)

Jack thinks his sister is making a good choice.

b)

Jack thinks his sister is weird for using ketchup in her milk.

c)

Jack doesn't care what his sister does.

64.

Is this direct or indirect characterization?

Jack thinks his sister is weird for putting ketchup in her milk.

a)

direct

b)

indirect

65.

Once upon a time there was a beautiful young girl named Cinderella. Cinderella lives with her evil stepmother and stepsisters who force her to clean day and night. After many harrowing adventures Cinderella meets her prince charming and lives happily ever after.

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

66.
What is conflict?
a)
Two characters getting along.
b)
A struggle between two opposing forces.
c)
The climax in a story.
d)
Part of the resolution.
67.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
A struggle between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
68.
Sarah was accepted into her top choice for college, however, it is the most expensive one on her list. Should she sacrifice her family's wallet to attend the school of her dreams, or should she be conservative and consider other schools?
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. society
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. self
69.
He wants to ask someone to the dance but he's too scared.
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
70.
a)

Character vs. Character

b)

Character vs Nature

c)

Character vs Society

d)

Character vs Self

71.
a)
character  vs. character
b)
character vs. society
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. self
72.
Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. nature
c)
character vs. society
d)
character vs. self
73.
What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?
a)
A hero in a story that saves many lives.
b)
A problem that a character has with other characters.
c)
A struggle between a character and a family member.
d)
A struggle that a character faces within him/her self.
74.

Which POV uses "I, me, and my" to tell a story?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person objective

d)

3rd person omniscient

75.

Which POV uses "you" and "your" to tell a story?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person limited

d)

3rd person objective

76.

Which POV uses "he, she, and them" to tell a story? Check all that apply.

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person omniscient

d)

3rd person objective

77.

In 3rd person omniscient, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...

a)

1 character

b)

all characters

c)

3 characters

d)

none of the characters

78.

Point of view is defined as the perspective or vantage point in which a story is being told.

a)

True

b)

False

79.
I ran up a steep hill. I was very hot and exhausted. It was a long race, but I was in the lead. I knew if I could keep my pace I would be able to win the race. 
a)
1st person POV
b)
2nd person POV
c)
3rd person POV
80.

Identify the point of view: "A pain stabs my left temple and I press my hand against it. Right on the spot where Johanna Mason hit me with the coil of wire. The memories swirl as I try to sort out what is true and what is false" (Collins).

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person Limited

d)

3rd Person Omniscient

81.

Identify the point of view: "Jonas went to his own desk and began to sort through his school papers from the evening's assignment. But his mind was still on December and the coming Ceremony. Though he had been reassured by the talk with his parents, he hadn't the slightest idea what Assignment the Elders would be selecting for his future..." (Lowry).

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person Omniscient

d)

3rd Person Limited

82.

Identify the point of view: "'We've got Father and Mother and one another,' said Beth. Beth was the shy one. She always looked on the bright side of things. 'We haven't got father,' said Jo sadly... The girls were suddenly silent. Light from the fire shone on their faces. They were thinking of Father" (Alcott).

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person Omniscient

d)

3rd Person Limited

83.
Third person limited is when the author reveals the thoughts and feelings of
a)
one character are revealed 
b)
more than one character are revealed
c)
nobody
d)
the author
84.

You know you have to get to connections on time, but you decide to stop off at the vending machine for some Hot Cheetos. You can’t help it! You love Hot Cheetos but now you have a citation for being late to class.

a)

first person

b)

second person

c)

third person limited

d)

third person objective

85.
Corman hit the garage door button. There was no response. This frustrated Corman, who hit the button several more times in a fit of rage. Still, there was no response. Kathy said, "Let me try, Corman." Kathy believed that Corman was a clumsy oaf and that he was hitting the button incorrectly. She tested her suspicions by hitting the button gently. The opener whirred and pulled up the garage door. Corman felt embarrassed. Kathy was happy that they would be able to leave the garage now.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
86.
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?
a)
share with your neighbor
b)
work before you play
c)
be respectful
d)
don't be greedy
87.
An old turtle looked up and said,
“Mr. Sky, I have lived a long time.I have seen it all,
And what they say is true.
There is nothing new under the sun.”
“Really?” said Sky.
And from six miles up, he dropped 
A single snowflake. 
Which sentence describes the theme of the poem?
a)
There’s always something new to experience.
b)
Nature always challenges us to think twice.
c)
Animals understand nature better than humans.
d)
It’s important to gather new knowledge.
88.
My best friend was having a party Friday night, but I also had a baseball game.  This was going to be a tough decision.  If I do not go to the game, I will let my team down.
a)
It's important to be loyal
b)
Your friends are the most important things in life
c)
Being good at sports is the best way to get friends
d)
it's important to never give up
89.
When determining a theme, the reader should first consider...
a)
the illustrations
b)
the subject or topic
c)
the title
d)
the length of the story 
90.
A theme should be a statement, not just one word. 
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
91.
A well written theme statement includes character's names and the author.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
92.
What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA. 
a)
Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.
b)
Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
93.
Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower; 
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf,
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day
Nothing gold can stay. 
What is the central theme of this poem?
a)
Nature and man
b)
Innocence cannot last
c)
Sunsets and sunrises are beautiful
d)
Nature and beauty
94.
What is the meaning of the word in blue text? 
Ronald hated the detention room because it was absolutely devoid of warmth and cheer
a)
entirely lacking or free from
b)
covered in 
95.
What is the meaning of the word in blue text?
 
You must not be indiscriminate when you are shopping for shoes. Carefully consider which shoes will be best for you before making your purchase.
a)
indecisive
b)
careful
96.

What type of context clue that provides readers with varying examples to allow them to fully examine the unfamiliar words?

a)

Explanation or Example Clue

b)

Antonym or Contrast Clue

c)

Definition or Statement Clue

d)

Synonym or Restatement Cue

97.

In the sentence, Jonna is fond of mountain-escapade the same way with Patrick who goes on a beach adventure. What is the comparing word or similar term to the underlined word?

(a)  

98.

What type of context clue that provides the meaning of unfamiliar words that can be inferred or guessed from the description of the situation?

a)

Cause-and-Effect or Reason-Result Clue

b)

Explanation or Example Clue

c)

Inference or General Text Clue

d)

Definition or Statement Clue

99.

What type of context clue that provides the synonyms of words to give the meaning of unfamiliar words?

a)

Comparison or Sameness Clue

b)

Inference or General Text Clue

c)

Definition or Statement Clue

d)

Synonym or Restatement Clue

100.

My friends and I spent the first school day in tents. These were only temporary. We would be in a more permanent place once the buildings were rebuilt. Despite the _______ around us, people went about picking up their lives.

a)

converse

b)

world

c)

chaos

d)

orderly

101.

The spy travelled incognito into enemy territory. Define incognito.

a)

safely

b)

in disguise

c)

quickly

d)

foolishly

102.

Mark all that apply. What are the bare minimum things you need to include when you're using quotes from a source?

a)

The author/speaker's name

b)

A description of the author's credentials

c)

A punctuation mark

d)

An introductory phrase

e)

Quotation marks around your direct quotes

103.

If an author's name is indicated earlier in the sentence, that name does not need to appear in the parenthetical cite.

a)

generally true

b)

generally false

104.

Why is it important to insert quotes into our writing?

a)

So that your writing can look fancy.

b)

To provide evidence to support your thinking.

c)

Because you get to copy from a source.

d)

They are actually not needed.

105.

After giving evidence to support your ideas, you should...

a)

cite another piece of evidence.

b)

move on to your next ideas.

c)

explain how the evidence supports your idea.

106.

Which of the following is an embedded quote?

a)

“I Am the Negro bearing slavery’s scars” (Hughes 39).

b)

The speaker in the poem experiences that America was harsh, and it was not as it seems when he says, “I Am the Negro bearing slavery’s scars” (Hughes 39).

107.

Which of the following quotes is written correctly in MLA format?

a)

Some Americans believe that “Americans are struggling-squeezed by rising costs, declining wages, credit-card debt and diminished benefits.” (Wallechinsky p. 60).

b)

Some Americans believe that “Americans are struggling-squeezed by rising costs, declining wages, credit-card debt and diminished benefits” (Wallechinsky 60).

108.

What is the purpose of the lead?

a)

to tell who said the quoted words

b)

to introduce the author

c)

to provide context for the evidence

d)

to set the mood for the sentence

109.

Taking and passing off as one's own someone else's work or ideas is known as ______.

a)

paraphrasing

b)

citing

c)

plagiarizing

d)

quoting

110.

Which sentence effectively gives context for and embeds the quotation?

a)

In the text, the author states that the students should "gather ye rosebuds while ye may."

b)

The teacher tells his students to "seize the day" and "make your lives extraordinary."

c)

The teacher tells his students to "seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary."

d)

"The teacher tells his students that they need to live their lives to the fullest."

111.

When including a direct quote in your own sentence, it may be necessary to cut pieces off of the beginning or ending of the quote to make the overall sentence work.

a)

true

b)

false

112.

Which acronym identifies the process for correctly embedding quotations?

a)

ACT

b)

ICE

c)

ACE

d)

CAN

113.

Which is the correct way to properly embed a quotation?

a)

with a complete sentence

b)

with an explanatory phrase

c)

short quotes

d)

all of the above

114.

What is the correct structure for an 11-sentence paragraph?

a)

Topic Sentence, Point x3, Proof x3, Support x3, Concluding Sentence

b)

Point, Topic, Support x5, Concluding Sentences x 4

c)

All of the above

d)

None of the above

115.

For in-text citation, you need the author's name and the year of publication.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

116.

(Blake, 2015) suggests that more needs to be done to improve the crime situation.

a)

This in-text citation is correct.

b)

This in-text citation is incorrect.

117.
In-text citations appear where in the paper? 
a)
at the end
b)
throughout
c)
at the beginning
d)
nowhere
118.
The ___________ and page number are included in an in-text citation.
a)
author's last name
b)
author's first name
c)
URL
d)
publication date
119.
 Quotation marks must go around the exact words that were borrowed from someone else.
a)
True
b)
False
120.

“It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest I go to than I have ever known” (Dickens 104).

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

121.

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose" (Seuss #21).

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

122.

“Real courage is when you know you’re licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what” (Lee 24).

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

123.

"It makes a difference doesn't it, whether we fully fence ourselves in, or whether we are fenced out by the barriers of others?" (Forster page 12).

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

124.

“If I am to be judged by those who come after me, let me be judged for the truth" (Weis 199).

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

125.

“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way" (Frankl 56).

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

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