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English Final Exam Review

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are all the aspects of a person's behavior and attitudes that make up that person's personality?

a)

character traits

b)

static character

c)

dynamic character

d)

protagonist

2.

What character stays the same throughout the whole story?


He or she may have a change in appearance, but this character’s thoughts, beliefs, and actions remain the same.

a)

character traits

b)

static character

c)

dynamic character

d)

protagonist

3.

What character changes over the course of the story?


His or her thoughts and beliefs are different at the end of the story. As a result, his or her behavior often changes as well.

a)

character traits

b)

static character

c)

dynamic character

d)

protagonist

4.

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text is called the _______________________.

a)

principal

b)

protagonist

c)

antagonist

d)

baby yoda

5.

A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something is called the _______________________.

a)

the fairy godmother

b)

protagonist

c)

antagonist

d)

static character

6.

Internal conflict between a character and his/her own feelings, thoughts, decision making is called: _________________________________.

a)

Person vs. Self

b)

Person vs. Person

c)

Person vs. Nature

d)

Person vs. Society

7.

External conflict between two characters is called: _________________________________.

a)

Person vs. Self

b)

Person vs. Person

c)

Person vs. Nature

d)

Person vs. Society

8.

External conflict between a character and a force of nature is called: _________________________________.

a)

Person vs. Self

b)

Person vs. Person

c)

Person vs. Nature

d)

Person vs. Society

9.

External conflict between a character and their culture, society, or government is called: _________________________________.

a)

Person vs. Self

b)

Person vs. Person

c)

Person vs. Nature

d)

Person vs. Society

10.

"I went to CVS with my mom after school. Then, we got ice cream."


This is written in.......

a)

1st person point of view (POV)

b)

2nd person point of view (POV)

c)

3rd person point of view (POV)

11.

"You wake up with great hope for the day ahead. As you walk into school, tell yourself that it will be a great day."


This is written in.......

a)

1st person point of view (POV)

b)

2nd person point of view (POV)

c)

3rd person point of view (POV)

12.

"Charles is going to graduate from kindergarten. He worked so hard to grow as a learner. His teachers are proud of him."


This is written in.......

a)

1st person point of view (POV)

b)

2nd person point of view (POV)

c)

3rd person point of view (POV)

13.

What is the lesson, meaning, moral, or message that a literary work is communicating to a reader?

a)

characterization

b)

point of view

c)

conflict

d)

theme

14.

All of the following themes are found in One for the Murphys, EXCEPT:

a)

Be someone's hero.

b)

Don't judge a book by it's cover.

c)

Patriotism

d)

Be brave to show your true self.

15.

What is the most important theme in The Giving Tree?

a)

hard work pays off

b)

unconditional love

c)

honesty is the best policy

d)

vacation time is important

16.

What is the time and location where a story takes place?

a)

setting

b)

main idea

c)

theme

d)

character trait

17.

The waiter read the menu to the guests. Glasses clanked at the tables. Music softly played. Delicious smells came from the kitchen.


What is the setting?

a)

my school

b)

the park

c)

the library

d)

a restaurant

18.

Books were being placed in alphabetical order on the shelf. Patrons were looking up titles on the computer. Children were quietly reading in the kids' section.


What is the setting?

a)

the pool

b)

the park

c)

the library

d)

a restaurant

19.

"Walk!" the lifeguard yelled at my brother. After my mom slathered sunscreen on my face, I jumped right into the cold water. I was glad I had my goggles on.


What is the setting?

a)

the pool

b)

in my car

c)

the library

d)

a restaurant

20.

What a text is mostly about is called the _______________________________.

a)

character

b)

conflict

c)

figurative language

d)

main idea

21.

My aunt is as sweet as apple pie.


My little brother stomps around like a monster when he has tantrums.


These are examples of ____________.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

alliteration

22.

This year was a roller coaster for me.


Molly is an angel.


These are examples of ____________.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

alliteration

23.

The wind was whistling throughout the night.


My alarm clock angrily yells at me every morning.


These are examples of ____________.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

alliteration

24.

Charles chomped on chocolate chips.


Tiny turtles tiptoed around the tacos.


These are examples of ____________.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

alliteration

25.

How do captions help us readers?

a)

Helps readers better understand a picture or photograph

b)

Helps readers identify the topic of the book and where the book was made

c)

Helps readers identify key topics in the book in the order they are presented

d)

Helps readers define words contained in the text

26.

How does a sidebar help a reader?

a)

Helps readers easily get to specific information in the text

b)

Gives readers a comment, citation, or reference to that designated part of the main text

c)

Helps readers understand more information about important points

27.

How does a subheading help a reader?

a)

Helps readers define words contained in the text

b)

Helps readers understand more information about important points

c)

Helps readers by giving a preview of what the subsection will be about

28.

What is a table of contents?

a)

A list of book’s sections found in the front to let readers know what is contained in the book

b)

A list of words and their definitions located toward the end of the book

c)

A short phrase, sentence, or question that highlights a key point within a section

29.

Author states what two things have in common (compare). Author states how two things are different (contrast).


What text structure is this?

a)

Problem & Solution

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Chronological order

d)

Cause & Effect

30.

Author states a problem and solution. This is similar to Cause and Effect, however it includes an opinion and an answer.


What text structure is this?

a)

Problem & Solution

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Chronological order

d)

Cause & Effect

31.

Explains reasons why something happened; Explains the effects of something.


What text structure is this?

a)

Problem & Solution

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Chronological order

d)

Cause & Effect

32.

Steps and stories told in the order in which they occur according to importance and sequential order.


What text structure is this?

a)

Problem & Solution

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Chronological order

d)

Cause & Effect

33.

In an argument essay, the position you are trying to get your reader to accept that you will support throughout your essay is called ______________.

a)

the claim

b)

evidence

c)

counterclaim

d)

transition words

34.

Students should not have homework.


This is an example of a _________________.

a)

claim

b)

counterclaim

c)

transition words

d)

evidence

35.

Which sentence has correct comma usage?

a)

We had coffee cake and fruit for dessert.

b)

We, had coffee cake and fruit, for dessert.

c)

We had coffee, cake, and fruit for dessert.

36.

Which sentence has correct comma usage?

a)

He is a strong healthy boy.

b)

He is a strong, healthy boy.

c)

He is a strong and healthy boy.

37.

Which sentence has correct comma usage?

a)

She walked all the way home and she shut the door.

b)

She walked, all the way home, and she shut, the door.

c)

She walked all the way home, and she shut the door.

38.

Which sentence has correct comma usage?

a)

Grandma Helen was born on August 13, 1919.

b)

Grandma Helen was born on August, 13 1919.

c)

Grandma Helen was born on August, 13, 1919.

39.

Select the correct homophone...

a)

Their house is made of bricks.

b)

They're house is made of bricks.

40.

Select the correct homophone...

a)

After school, their going to the park.

b)

After school, they're going to the park.

41.

Select the correct homophone...

a)

Molly loves to sing and dance, too!

b)

Molly loves to sing and dance, to!

42.

Select the correct homophone...

a)

When I leave English, I walk to math class.

b)

When I leave English, I walk two math class.

43.

Select the correct homophone...

a)

You're year was a great success!

b)

Your year was a great success!

44.

Select the correct homophone...

a)

First, we studied. Then, we ate a snack.

b)

First, we studied. Than, we ate a snack.

45.

Select the correct homophone...

a)

Are you braver then I am?

b)

Are you braver than I am?

46.

The contraction for “you have” is ______________ .

a)

you’ve

b)

yo’uve

c)

youve’

47.

The contraction for “there is” is ______________ .

a)

their's

b)

there's

c)

theres'

48.

The possession for the word girl is ______________ .

a)

girls

b)

girls'

c)

girl's