WorksheetsEnglish II STAAR review- REVISE/EDIT
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 44mins
Damian has not effectively stated the position he is taking in this paper. Which of the following could best replace sentence 7 and provide a stronger statement for Damian's paper?
I plan to vote in both national and local elections.
Can you believe this outrageous statistic?
This low voter turnout is appalling, and all Americans should exercise their right to vote.
There are groups that review human rights violations in this country as well as in other countries around the world.
What is the most effective way to combine sentences 10 and 11
This idea of taxation without representation is part of the reason our forefathers were determined, who wanted to separate from Great Britain and form their own nation.
This idea of taxation without representation is part of the reason our forefathers were determined separating from Great Britain and forming their own nation.
This idea of taxation without representation is part of the reason our forefathers were determined to separate from Great Britain and form their own nation.
This idea of taxation without representation is part of the reason our forefathers were determined because they separated from Great Britain and formed their own nation.
Damian would like to use a more appropriate transition in sentence 14. Which of the following is the best replacement for Therefore?
However
For example
Furthermore
Meanwhile
When joining two sentences together, what goes before the subordinating conjunction?
comma
period
semicolon
colon
On the revising/editing section, I should...
Only read the sentence mentioned in the question
Forget everything I learned about grammar and guess
Choose C
make the changes in the text and look for the correct answer
Figure of speech that gives human traits to a non-human thing
foreshadowing
personification
simile
hyperbole
POV where one of the characters tells the story
first person
second person
third person
fourth person
POV that uses "you"
first person
second person
third person
fourth person
POV where a narrator tells the story
first person
second person
third person
fourth person
POV where only one character is followed
limited
omniscient
objective
POV where narrator is "all-knowing"
limited
omniscient
objective
POV that focuses only on plot, not emotions
limited
omniscient
objective
When do I use a semi-colon?
combining two related independent clauses
combining two dependent clauses
combining any two independent clauses
I can always use it to replace a comma!
Fill in the blank: STAAR is coming up, but ______ going to be a breeze.
its
it's
Fill in the blank: The dog chased ______ tail.
its
it's
Fill in the blank: My cat ran over ________.
there
their
they're
Fill in the blank: I love M&M's; _______ my favorite candy.
there
their
they're
Fill in the blank: The tennis partners won _________ match.
there
their
they're
Fill in the blank: I am _______ biggest fan.
your
you're
Fill in the blank: _______ the best!
Your
You're
Choose the correct sentence
Some penguins would try to groom themselves because they swallowed the toxic oil and died.
Attempting to groom themselves were some penguins, who swallowed the toxic oil and died.
While attempting to groom themselves, some penguins swallowed the toxic oil and died.
Some penguins would try to groom themselves, they swallowed the toxic oil and died.
Choose the correct sentence
Attempting one shallow takeoff after another and each time banging itself against the glass.
It attempted one shallow takeoff after another. Each time banging itself against the glass.
Attempting one shallow take off after another. Each time it banged itself against the glass.
It attempted on shallow takeoff after another, each time banging itself against the glass.
(1) There were once thousands of peregrine falcons in the eastern United States. (2) People were using harmful pesticides. (3) Some pesticides are very useful. (4) Eventually, people stopped using harmful pesticides to help the falcons. Which sentence, if any, does not belong in the paragraph?
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
Sentence 4
Sentence 1
What should be capitalized in the following sentence?
for breakfast i had canadian bacon on an english muffin.
For, I, Canadian Bacon English Muffin
For Canadian
For Canadian, English
For, I, Canadian, English
Which words in the following sentence should be capitalized?
the art museum downtown has a renoir exhibit.
The, Museum
The, Art, Museum, Renoir
The, Renoir
The
Which words in the following sentence should be capitalized?
in the algerian revolution, muslim algerians fought against french rule.
In, Algerian, French
In, Muslim, French
In, Algerian, Muslim, Algerians, French
In, Algerian, Revotion, Muslim, Algerians, French
Which words should be capitalized in the sentence below?
When my uncle met aunt carol, he knew he would marry her one day.
When, Uncle, Aunt, Carol
When, Carol
When, Aunt Carol
When
Which words should be capitalized in the sentence below?
Ricardo volunteered to help the democrats with their campaign.
Ricardo
Ricardo, Democrats, Campaign
Ricardo, Democrats
Select the sentence from the excerpt that demonstrates the main character's sense of entitlement.
"One-third of the men in the government, the older men, had been friends of his father’s, and had known him in petticoats; another third were his intimate chums, and the remainder were friendly acquaintances. Consequently the distributors of earthly blessings in the shape of places, rents, shares, and such, were all his friends, and could not overlook one of their own set; and Oblonsky had no need to make any special exertion to get a lucrative post. He had only not to refuse things, not to show jealousy, not to be quarrelsome or take offense, all of which from his characteristic good nature he never did. It would have struck him as absurd if he had been told that he would not get a position with the salary he required, especially as he expected nothing out of the way; he only wanted what the men of his own age and standing did get, and he was no worse qualified for performing duties of the kind than any other man."
One-third of the men in the government, the older men, had been friends of his father’s, and had known him in petticoats; another third were his intimate chums, and the remainder were friendly acquaintances.
Consequently the distributors of earthly blessings in the shape of places, rents, shares, and such, were all his friends, and could not overlook one of their own set; and Oblonsky had no need to make any special exertion to get a lucrative post.
He had only not to refuse things, not to show jealousy, not to be quarrelsome or take offense, all of which from his characteristic good nature he never did.
It would have struck him as absurd if he had been told that he would not get a position with the salary he required, especially as he expected nothing out of the way; he only wanted what the men of his own age and standing did get, and he was no worse qualified for performing duties of the kind than any other man.
The principal qualities in Stepan Arkadyevitch which had gained him this universal respect in the service consisted, in the first place, of his extreme indulgence for others, founded on a consciousness of his own shortcomings; secondly, of his perfect liberalism—not the liberalism he read of in the papers, but the liberalism that was in his blood, in virtue of which he treated all men perfectly equally and exactly the same, whatever their fortune or calling might be; and thirdly—the most important point—his complete indifference to the business in which he was engaged, in consequence of which he was never carried away, and never made mistakes.
In the selection, the use of the word liberalism to describe Stephan's interactions with others is meant to convey what about his character?
his ability to accept all of his friends' wrongdoings
his ability to navigate the politics of his time period
his ability to befriend people from all walks of life
his ability to function despite his excessive complaining
On reaching the offices of the board, Stepan Arkadyevitch, escorted by a deferential porter with a portfolio, went into his little private room, put on his uniform, and went into the boardroom. The clerks and copyists all rose, greeting him with good-humored deference. Stepan Arkadyevitch moved quickly, as ever, to his place, shook hands with his colleagues, and sat down. He made a joke or two, and talked just as much as was consistent with due decorum, and began work. No one knew better than Stepan Arkadyevitch how to hit on the exact line between freedom, simplicity, and official stiffness necessary for the agreeable conduct of business.
Based on paragraph 5, what does the author mean when he uses the word decorum?
appropriateness
Diligent
Lightheartedness
Inferiority
In the selection, what is the purpose of the sentences below from paragraph 9? "
'If they know,' he thought, bending his head with a significant air as he listened to the report, 'what a guilty little boy their president was half an ago.' And his eyes were laughing during the reading of the report."
to display the humorous tone of the selection as a whole
to explain the atmosphere of the boardroom meeting
to provide visual imagery
to show Stepan's playful attitude
What can be inferred from the statement below in the last paragraph?
"Oblonsky, with his ready tact, felt that Levin fancied he might not care to show his intimacy with him before his subordinates, and so he made haste to take him off into his room."
The phrasing demonstrates the cunning employed by Stepan in this scene.
The phrasing displays how the statement contrasts with the description of Levin in the rest of the selection.
The phrasing maintains Stepan's characterization as a valiant man.
The phrasing builds suspense over Stepan and Levin's relationship and its relevance to the plot.
That portion of the earth’s surface known as “the Big Bend” has often been described as a “geologist’s paradise.” In part this is due to the sparse vegetation of the region, which allows the various strata to be easily observed and studied. It is also due to the complex geologic history of the area, presenting a challenge to students and researchers from all over the world. Not all field geologists, however, refer to the Big Bend as a paradise. For some, this land of twisted, tortured rock is a nightmare.
What is the effect of the metaphors in the sentences below from paragraph 2?
They compare Big Bend to a contradictory dream world.
They emphasize the allure and repulsiveness of the landscape.
They explain how Big Bend is enthralling to many people.
They express how interesting the landscape is to many people.
For almost 10 million years after uplift ended, nonmarine sediments of the Tertiary period constitute the only record of events in the Big Bend. Dinosaurs had long been gone from the land, their places taken by a proliferation of mammals, many of whose remains have been found in Big Bend . . . horses, rhinos, camels, and rodents, as well as fossils of the plants on which they thrived.
What is the synonym that best reflects the meaning of the word proliferation in paragraph 11?
a decline
a subordination
an increase
an observance
What is the synonym that best reflects the meaning of the word alien as used in line 17?
"Here in this alien crowd I walk apart"
Boisterous
Unfamiliar
Comparable
Exuberate
Which of the following is not an example of author's purpose?
Persuade the reader of their position
Entertain the reader with a story
Exasperate the reader with information
Inform the reader about a topic
Characterization = how the character is developed. It is NOT shown through the character's -
thoughts during the story.
meals during the story.
dialogue during the story.
actions during the story.
The theme of the story is NOT revealed through...
the symbolism of objects.
setting of the story.
statistics that support the thesis.
actions, thoughts, and words of the characters.
How can you check whether a sentence is compound and needs a comma?
Check for two complete sentences joined by a FANBOY
Compound sentences NEVER need commas
Every time FANBOYS are used they need a comma
There's no way to tell
What is the purpose of graphics (graphs, pictures, tables, etc.) in a text?
Graphics don't serve a purpose.
Contrast the idea of the text.
Add color to the text.
Support the author's thesis.
When would you use the transition word "Furthermore..." in a text?
to offer an example
to contrast information
to add more information
to show a location
When composing a strong closing, you should include...
Call to action
Something to make the reader laugh
Your thesis restated word for word
Summary of your examples
How can you distinguish between stage directions and dialogue in a drama?
STAGE DIRECTIONS ARE IN BOLD AND IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
There is no way to tell the differences; it all runs together
(Stage directions are in italics and parenthesis).
A drama doesn't have stage directions.
A long speech of a character's inner thoughts alone on stage.
Monologue
Soliloquy
Aside
Direct Address
A character whose purpose is to show off the opposite characteristics of another character, like Victor Frankenstein and Henry Clerval
Oxymoron
Foil Character
Direct Address
Epithet
