WorksheetsFinal Exam Review A30 Q4
Total questions: 136
Worksheet time: 2hrs 41mins
Is the semicolon used correctly?
"Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you, but not in one ahead."
Is the colon used correctly?
"America is a country where half the money is spent buying food, and the other half is spent trying to lose weight."
My mom once said, "It is amazing how quickly the kids learn to drive a car, yet are unable to understand the lawn mower, snowblower, and vacuum cleaner." Is the comma used correctly?
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Is the semicolon used correctly?
Housework can’t kill you; but why take a chance?
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Is the colon used correctly?
Is the colon used correctly?
Is the semicolon used correctly?
There are two kinds of fruit on the table ___ oranges and apples.
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The book was written by ___ Peter Jay Montreville.
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The tables at the party had wonderful decorations ___ flowers, ribbons, balloons, and crystal birds.
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The play was excellent! All of the actors were lively ___ and the set was beautifully decorated.
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I do my homework every night ___ because that's how you get a good grade.
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The artist preferred to paint in oils ___ he did not like water colors.
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I know the perfect job for her ___ a politician.
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Computers do many calculations at once ___ however, they cannot think.
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The school day had ended; but I still had to go to practice.
Nate, who works as a software engineer, majored in computer science.
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Because Jesse is my friend; I invited him to my party.
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Although, I want to go to Hawaii for Joe’s wedding I have to work.
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Unable to focus because of the loud construction work outside, Harry went to the library to study.
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During spring break, my days will consist of: eating, watching Netflix, and sleeping.
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Participation in sports teaches many values, including, perseverance, teamwork, and dedication.
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Dorothy failed her test, it was extremely difficult.
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Dorothy failed her test, but it was extremely difficult.
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Dorothy failed her test, which was extremely difficult.
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Dorothy failed her test; it was extremely difficult.
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Studies show that children; who are physically active may perform better in the classroom.
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children,
children
children:
Last week, Theodore, who is an extremely conscientious student, won a $10,000 scholarship; his parents are incredibly proud.
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student won
scholarship: parents
scholarship, parents
Julie was thoroughly confused: she couldn’t figure out where she put her car keys.
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confused, she
confused she,
confused she
Paul was overcome with joy when he saw actor, Keanu Reeves, in the parking lot of a McDonald’s restaurant.
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actor, Keanu Reeves
actor: Keanu Reeves
actor Keanu Reeves
I hurried home from school to find Max, my dog that I’ve had for five years chewing on my favorite pair of shoes.
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had, for five years chewing
had for five years, chewing
had, for five, years chewing
Carlos wants to visit Paris Italy Germany and China.
Paris; Italy; Germany
Paris: Italy, Germany
Paris, Italy, Germany,
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Alex & Juan finished their homework yesterday.
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Karl saw a movie this weekend, but he thought it was really boring.
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Before Mahmood left class, he spoke to the teacher about his homework.
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Amy expected to take a test today, but she was wrong.
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The students did not have any questions after the teacher gave the assignment.
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My friends and I went down to the cafeteria and had lunch.
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We arrived at school early enough to get a coffee before class.
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We can study here, or we can go to the library.
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I got a horrible grade on my first test but a good one this time.
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When Karen wanted information for her report, she went to the library.
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We cannot take a break until we finish the project.
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Everyone but Ricky came to the study group.
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Sam began to study as soon as he got to the library.
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Ying decided to ask a friend to edit her paper, and she liked her friend`s comments.
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I was bewildered when I couldn't find my keys.
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My friend went on one of her political tirades, and everyone left the room.
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It was crucial for her to make a report because the people were way out of control.
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He couldn't suppress his tears after the breakup.
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His dubious lies fooled me, and it totally blew my mind.
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The park was deserted and desolate after the police showed up.
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The vigilant reporter was always on the lookout for the next story.
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Even though I studied, I was apprehensive about the test.
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Her eyes were perpetually rolled, and eventually they just stayed that way forever.
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Sometimes people are skeptical of my ideas even though I'm definitely a genius.
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What does the red letter stand for?
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What does the red letter stand for?
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What is a symbol?
A symbol, action, idea, or collection of related items that appears multiple times in a work to help develop the theme
A physical object or thing that stands for a larger abstract concept
A universal statement, expressed or implied, that the reader must infer.
A moment in a book that represents a larger context or idea
What is a motif?
A symbol, action, idea, or collection of related items that appears multiple times in a work to help develop the theme
A physical object or thing that stands for a larger abstract concept
A universal statement, expressed or implied, that the reader must infer.
A moment in a book that represents a larger context or idea
What is a theme?
A symbol, action, idea, or collection of related items that appears multiple times in a work to help develop the theme
A physical object or thing that stands for a larger abstract concept
A universal statement, expressed or implied, that the reader must infer.
A moment in a book that represents a larger context or idea
What must a theme statement include?
A topic from the story
A motif
The author's view on the topic
The symbols that relate
Objects, characters, figures, and colors used to represent ideas or concepts
Symbol
Theme
Motif
The controlling idea or central insight of a story
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Theme
Motif
Means more than what it is
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Theme
Motif
Recurring structures, contrasts, and literary devices that can help develop a text’s major themes
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Motif
“Paul’s Case” by Willa Cather
He wore…a red carnation in his jacket’s buttonhole….When the weather was warm the girls made lemonade, which was always brought out in a red-glass pitcher….He came out of the room in his red robe….He remembered the old woman from whom he had bought the red flowers….The carnations in his coat were drooping with cold, he noticed; all their red glory over.
Based on the passage above, what would be a logical motif?
cold weather
lemonade and summertime
the color red and flowers
the glass pitcher
“Everyday Use” by Alice Walker
“Maggie can’t appreciate these quilts!” Dee said. “She’d probably be backward enough to put them to everyday use.”
“I reckon she would,” I said. “Goodness knows I been saving ‘em, for long enough with nobody using ‘em. I hope she will!” I didn’t want to bring up how I had offered Dee a quilt when she went away to college. Then she had told me they were old-fashioned, out of style.
“But they’re priceless!” she was saying now, furiously; for she has a temper. “Maggie would put them on the bed and in five years they’d be in rags. Less than that!”
She can always make some more,” I said. “Maggie knows how to quilt.”
Dee looked at me with hatred. “You just will not understand. The point is these quilts, these quilts!”
“Well,” I said, stumped. “What would you do with them?”
“Hang them,” she said. As if that was the only thing you could do with quilts…. “You just don’t understand,” she said, as Maggie and I came out to the car.
“What don’t I understand?” I wanted to know.
“Your heritage,” she said.
Based on the passage above, what would be a logical statement of theme?
A person’s heritage can only be remembered by displaying items, like hanging a quilt.
It’s important to know how to quilt in case you need to stay warm.
The narrator has two daughters, Maggie and Dee. Dee wants a quilt that the narrator is going to give to Maggie.
One’s true heritage is something he or she holds within the heart and lives out in real life, not something that is simply displayed on a wall just because it’s a trendy thing to do.
What would be a logical explanation of how the quilt is a literary symbol in "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker?
The quilt symbolizes the heritage of this family and represents where they’ve come from and the people who have come before them.
The quilt symbolizes Dee’s temper and represents the warmth that it provides as well as the hatred that it causes.
The quilt symbolizes Maggie’s talent with making quilts and represents the art of home-made mementos.
The quilt symbolizes fashion and represents the stylish trends of hanging quilts on the wall like art.
“The Lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara
“Will you look at this sailboat, please,” say Flyboy, pointing to the thing like it was his….
We all start reciting the price tag: “Handcrafted sailboat of fiberglass at one thousand one hundred ninety-five dollars.”….
“This boat for kids, Miss Moore?” say Q.T.
“Parents silly to buy something like that just to get all broke up,” say Rosie.
“That much money it should last forever,” I figure….
“Let’s go in,” Miss Moore say like she got something up her sleeve. Only she don’t lead the way. So me and Sugar turn the corner to where the entrance is but when we get there I kinda hang back. Not that I’m scared, what’s there to be afraid of, just a toy store. But I feel funny, shame. But what I got to be shamed about? Got as much right to go in as anybody….
Who are these people that spend…$1000 for toy sailboats? What kinda work they do and how they live and how come we ain’t in on it? Where we are is who we are, Miss Moore always pointin out. But it don’t necessarily have to be that way, she always adds then waits for somebody to say that poor people have to wake up and demand their share of the pie and don’t none of us know what kind of pie she talking about in the first darn place.
Based on the passage above, what would be a logical statement of theme?
Sometimes people don’t know that there’s a better life beyond the one they are living until they’re pushed outside their comfort zones and challenged to make new opportunities for themselves.
Miss Moore is a teacher who wants to open the eyes of her students to see that they can be whoever they want to be.
Sometimes toys cost more than they should, and people should be careful about wanting things they can’t afford.
Parents don’t need to buy expensive toys for their children because the toys end up broken anyway.
What would be a logical explanation of how the sailboat is a literary symbol in "The Lesson" by Toni Cade Bambara?
The sailboat symbolizes life’s opportunity, which is equally available to all people yet seems unfairly more accessible to people who grow up with money.
The sailboat symbolizes an expensive toy, which anyone can buy if he or she can afford it.
The sailboat symbolizes shame, which some people feel when they go to places they haven’t been before.
The sailboat symbolizes handcrafted items, which often take a long time to make and end up costing a lot of money.
What would be a logical explanation of how the sailboat is a literary symbol in "The Lesson" by Toni Cade Bambara?
The sailboat symbolizes life’s opportunity, which is equally available to all people yet seems unfairly more accessible to people who grow up with money.
The sailboat symbolizes an expensive toy, which anyone can buy if he or she can afford it.
The sailboat symbolizes shame, which some people feel when they go to places they haven’t been before.
The sailboat symbolizes handcrafted items, which often take a long time to make and end up costing a lot of money.
the mood or feeling created in a piece.
Literary word choice.
a scene that interrupts the normal chronological sequence of events in a story to depict something that happened in an earlier time.
the use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later on in a plot.
type of literary work- i.e. historical, mystery, sports, fantasy, science fiction, contemporary, etc.
a character says one thing, but really means something else
character thinks one thing is true, but the reader knows that the thing is not true.
difference between what is expected to happen or appropriates to happen and what really does happen.
a figure of speech in which one thing, idea, or action is referred to by a word or expression normally denoting another thing., idea, or actions, so as to suggest a common quality shared by the two.
a statement that appears self-contradictory but reveals a king of truth
a recurring image, word, phrase, represented object or action that tends to unify the literary work or that may be elaborated into a more general theme. Also, it can be a situation, incident, idea, image, or character type that is found in many different literary works, folktales, or myths.
