Free Printable 3rd Nine Weeks Exam Review

1.

Mood is how the ___________ feels about a particular text he/she is ____________.

a)

reader ... reading

b)

author ... writing about

2.

Tone is how the ___________ feels about a particular text he/she is ____________.

a)

reader ... reading

b)

author ... writing about

3.

"The girl remembered little from the raid at Okeadan in which she had been captured. She knew her parents had been killed. She had no idea what had happened to her brothers and sisters. Much of what she had experienced had been so horrible that she had simply shut it out of her mind."

The author’s tone is:

a)

Solemn

b)

Uplifting

c)

Unbiased

d)

Enthusiastic

4.

“'Just look at the Titanic!' the captain said. 'Even God can’t sink this ship.' Then, on the first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, boom, it hit and iceberg and sank. And as soon as a daredevil utters the words 'piece of cake' before attempting a stunt, he is doomed. 'Piece of cake' becomes his 'famous last words...'"

The author's tone is:

a)

Happy

b)

Depressed

c)

Sarcastic

d)

Unbiased

5.

“The storm swept across and area from Virginia up to Nova Scotia, Canada. The winds were blowing in excess of 60MPH. The wind from the hurricane force winds were so powerful that in Liberty, New York, the local train station had its roof entirely ripped off...”

The author’s tone is:

a)

Joyful

b)

Terrified

c)

Unbiased

d)

Angry

6.

What was the best indicator that the previous passage was unbiased in tone?

a)

It only listed facts about the storm.

b)

It told how bad the storm was.

c)

It told how the affected citizens felt after the storm.

d)

It had lots of "loaded" feeling words in it.

7.

“Dana grinned malevolently. His teeth were nubby and yellow, like an old barn dog’s. Kneeling on Roy’s chest, he hauled back to hit him again.”

The author’s tone is:

a)

Romantic

b)

Hostile

c)

Serious

d)

Excited

8.

Which two words best contribute to the hostile tone in the previous passage?

a)

malevolently, hit

b)

Roy's chest

c)

old, barn

d)

grinned, kneeling

9.

“We’d gone a quarter mile down the trail when we ran into a man walking the wrong way. He had a pack on back- a full, towering, overstuffed pack- and he was sweating hard. His breath sounded like a bellows. I stepped aside to let him pass. I stared. I knew that he was one of the ones who wouldn’t make it up to the summit, that he would quit right here at the start. I thought to myself, 'Why waste so much of your time?'"

The author’s tone is:

a)

Unbiased

b)

Amused

c)

Disapproving

d)

Loving

10.

It sounds clichéd

But at times like this,

I miss my dad.

I mean,

I don’t remember him-

He died of cancer when I was three

Pictures

Are all that’s left.

The author's tone is:

a)

Romantic

b)

Grieving

c)

Amused

d)

Informative

11.

What two words best contribute to the grieving tone in the previous passage?

a)

miss, pictures

b)

dad, times

c)

three, left

d)

I mean

12.

“He heard another screech and smelled the creature’s foul breath. He felt his strength giving out, while the bony fingers pulling at him seemed to grow stronger. The jaws snapped at the back of his neck, this time drawing blood. There was a final, ear splitting scream from the demon behind him...”

The author’s tone is:

a)

Uplifting

b)

Horrified

c)

Unbiased

d)

Curious

13.

Which of the following lines contributes to the horrified tone in the previous passage? Choose all that apply.

a)

"smelled the creature’s foul breath"

b)

"bony fingers pulling at him"

c)

"jaws snapped at the back of his neck"

d)

"a final, ear splitting scream"

14.

"Gently smiling, the mother tenderly tucked the covers up around the child’s neck, and carefully, quietly, left the room making sure to leave a comforting ray of light shining through the opened door should the child wake."

The author’s tone is:

a)

Disapproving

b)

Angry

c)

Loving

d)

Immature

15.

Which of the following lines contributes to the loving tone in the previous passage? Choose all that apply.

a)

"Gently smiling, the mother tenderly tucked"

b)

"left the room"

c)

"sure to leave a comforting ray of light shining through the opened door"

d)

"should the child wake"

16.

What is the first thing you should put in the introduction of an argumentative essay?

a)

argument

b)

three reasons

c)

hook

d)

rebuttal

17.

A claim is:

a)

The position you are trying to get your readers to accept

b)

The thesis statement

c)

Found in the introduction

d)

All of the above

18.

Facts, expert opinions, examples, or other details that back up a reason or claim are all types of ...

a)

argument.

b)

counterargument.

c)

evidence.

d)

claim.

19.

The writer's position on an issue or problem is the ________ in an argument.

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

counterargument

d)

reasons

20.

What should you do immediately after presenting text evidence?

a)

Move on to another reason

b)

Transition to another paragraph

c)

Summarize that evidence

d)

Explain how that evidence proves your claim/thesis statement

21.

Which would be the most credible source for your evidence to come from?

a)

An article from a news journal

b)

A quote from Wikipedia

c)

A quote from a popular blog with over a million followers

d)

A statement from a famous celebrity

22.

Why is it important to include a counterclaim in your argument essay?

a)

The reader will convince you.

b)

It helps prove your claim by showing you've considered the opposite side of the argument and how it is weak.

c)

It makes your essay longer.

d)

You can show the reader that the other side is also right.

23.

What is a rebuttal?

a)

How you prove the counterclaim wrong

b)

The evidence that your counterclaim is correct

c)

Something you have to include in the conclusion

d)

Proving the opposite side is correct

24.

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the claim/thesis below?

The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.

a)

First, cats are affectionate creatures.

b)

Next, cats are inexpensive.

c)

In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.

d)

Finally, every cat has a unique personality.

25.

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the claim/thesis below?

More than anyone else, I admire my mother because she is talented, kind, and selfless.

a)

One reason I admire my mother is because of her faith.

b)

My mother is also admirable because of her impressive talents.

c)

Furthermore, my mother is extremely caring.

d)

Lastly, she puts everyone else before herself.

26.

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the claim/thesis below?

Although there are those who claim otherwise, sports are not overrated because they are keep people active, they provide entertainment, and instill valuable life lessons in those that play them.

a)

To begin with, sports can be an important part of an active lifestyle.

b)

Next, sports teams help build a sense of community and pride in a school.

c)

Moreover, even if you aren't playing a sport, it is relatively cheap entertainment to watch.

d)

Finally, the learning that occurs on the field is as important as that which occurs in the classroom.

27.

(1)58 million Americans are overweight. (2)This number has been on a steady rise. (3)Americans are exercising less and less. (4)The Center for Disease Control recommends 2.5 hours of moderate aerobic activity each week, along with 2 days of strength training. (5)Americans are clearly not abiding by these minimum recommendations. (6)It is necessary for Americans to get more exercise in order to lead healthy lives. (7)There is no good reason for healthy people not to exercise, but there are many benefits, including maintaining a healthy weight, relieving stress and lowering one's chances for certain diseases.

Which of the sentences represents the author's claim?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

28.

(1)58 million Americans are overweight. (2)This number has been on a steady rise. (3)Americans are exercising less and less. (4)The Center for Disease Control recommends 2.5 hours of moderate aerobic activity each week, along with 2 days of strength training. (5)Americans are clearly not abiding by these minimum recommendations. (6)It is necessary for Americans to get more exercise in order to lead healthy lives. (7)There is no good reason for healthy people not to exercise, but there are many benefits, including maintaining a healthy weight, relieving stress and lowering one's chances for certain diseases.

According to the author's introduction, what points do you expect that he or she will be providing evidence for?

a)

how much exercise people do daily

b)

how much exercise one needs to maintain a healthy weight

c)

how much exercise raises everyday stress

d)

how exercise increases risk for certain diseases

29.

(1)58 million Americans are overweight. (2)This number has been on a steady rise. (3)Americans are exercising less and less. (4)The Center for Disease Control recommends 2.5 hours of moderate aerobic activity each week, along with 2 days of strength training. (5)Americans are clearly not abiding by these minimum recommendations. (6)It is necessary for Americans to get more exercise in order to lead healthy lives. (7)There is no good reason for healthy people not to exercise, but there are many benefits, including maintaining a healthy weight, relieving stress and lowering one's chances for certain diseases.

Which of the author's statements provides logical evidence?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

5

d)

7

30.

In this group of sentences, one statement is the claim/thesis of an argument, and the other statements are support for that claim. Choose the letter of the claim in each group.

A. Curved streets discourage speeding cars.

B. For residential neighborhoods, curved streets have advantages.

C. The graceful lines of curved streets are more attractive than straight lines.

a)

A. Curved streets discourage speeding cars.

b)

B. For residential neighborhoods, curved streets have advantages.

c)

C. The graceful lines of curved streets are more attractive than straight lines.

31.

In this group of sentences, one statement is the claim/thesis of an argument, and the other statements are support for that claim. Choose the letter of the claim in each group.

A. In recent years, 62 percent of all traffic deaths took place at night.

B. The chances of being in a fatal accident are nearly four times greater at night than during the day.

C. Driving at night is less safe than driving in the daytime.

D. Many dangerous corners and curves are poorly lit or unlit at night.

a)

A. In recent years, 62 percent of all traffic deaths took place at night.

b)

B. The chances of being in a fatal accident are nearly four times greater at night than during the day.

c)

C. Driving at night is less safe than driving in the daytime.

d)

D. Many dangerous corners and curves are poorly lit or unlit at night.

32.

In this group of sentences, one statement is the claim/thesis of an argument, and the other statements are support for that claim. Choose the letter of the claim in each group.

A. Dinosaur fossils teach us about animals that are now extinct.

B. Fossils have “recorded” much about the past of the Earth and its inhabitants.

C. Fossils of ferns found in the Arctic suggest climatic changes.

D. Seashell fossils found high in the mountains indicate that those areas were once covered by salt water.

a)

A. Dinosaur fossils teach us about animals that are now extinct.

b)

B. Fossils have “recorded” much about the past of the Earth and its inhabitants.

c)

C. Fossils of ferns found in the Arctic suggest climatic changes.

d)

D. Seashell fossils found high in the mountains indicate that those areas were once covered by salt water.

33.

Identify which sentence contains the claim in the following paragraph.
¹At first, in junior high everything feels difficult. ²However, once students have the time to adjust to the new routine, they begin to look forward to senior high. ³Though junior high prepares students for high school, the change from 9th to 10th grade can be a challenge. ⁴High school is more difficult than junior high because there are more people, the teachers are more strict, and the work is much harder.

a)

Sentence 2

b)

Sentence 3

c)

Sentence 4

34.

Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim?

High school students should be required to wear uniforms.

a)

When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.

b)

A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."

c)

At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendence rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

d)

School uniforms can be ordered online .

35.

Read the following paragraph. What reasons will support the claim in the essay to come?
Yoko Ono once said, “Spring passes and one remembers one's innocence. Summer passes and one remembers one's exuberance. Autumn passes and one remembers one's reverence. Winter passes and one remembers one's perseverance.” Her quotation rings true to the idea of seasons. Each season brings with it specific memories, likes, dislikes, and experiences. Each person loves one season or another for numerous reasons. For some the changing colors of fall leaves and the crisp October air make fall their favorite season. For others budding green trees, warm afternoons, and the lengthening days make spring the most adored season. Despite our preferences, winter is the best season because of its smells, celebrations, and sights.

a)

the changing colors of fall leaves and the crisp October air

b)

its smells, celebrations, and sights

c)

budding green trees, warm afternoons, and the lengthening days

d)

specific memories, likes, dislikes, and experiences

36.

Our boss is buying us dinner.

Direct object?

a)

boss

b)

dinner

c)

buying

d)

us

37.

I gave Rachel and Melissa a high-five for winning their game.

Indirect object?

a)

high-five

b)

Rachel and Melissa

c)

I

d)

winning

38.

Steve cannot loan me his umbrella today.

Direct object?

a)

Steve

b)

umbrella

c)

cannot

d)

today

39.

They fed their baby some mashed peas.

Indirect object?

a)

mashed peas

b)

their

c)

baby

d)

fed

40.

The magician showed me how to do a trick.

Indirect object?

a)

trick

b)

me

c)

magician

d)

showed

3rd Nine Weeks Exam Review

Total questions: 40

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