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Semester 1 Review English 2021 Part One

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
I live in New Palestine, Indiana.
b)
I live in New Palestine Indiana.
c)
I live, in, New Palestine, Indiana.
2.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
We ate chicken, rice, carrots.
b)
We ate chicken, rice, and carrots.
c)
We ate chicken, rice, and, carrots.
3.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
May 5 2016
b)
May, 5 2016
c)
May 5, 2016
4.
Fix this sentence!
Let's eat grandma! 
a)
Let's eat, grandma!
b)
Let's, eat grandma!
5.
Which sentence includes the correct use of commas?
a)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans cupcakes and cookies.
b)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans, cupcakes, and cookies.
c)
Everyone has, lots of jelly, beans cupcakes and cookies.
6.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
b)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?
c)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
d)
Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?
7.

Which has the correct comma placement?

a)

Dear Grandma

b)

Dear, Grandma,

c)

Dear, Grandma

d)

Dear Grandma,

8.
Which has the correct comma placement?
a)
Today's date is Wednesday February 22, 2017.
b)
Today's date is Wednesday, February 22, 2017.
c)
Today's date is Wednesday, February, 22, 2017.
d)
Today's date is, Wednesday, February 22, 2017. 
9.
Which has the correct comma placement?
a)
My sister replied, " I don't have, any homework."
b)
My sister replied "I don't have any homework."
c)
My sister replied, "I don't have any homework."
d)
My sister, replied, "I don't have any homework."
10.

Choose the sentence that has the comma in the correct place.

a)

No, I do not like broccoli.

b)

No I do not, like broccoli.

11.

Choose the sentence that has the comma in the correct place.

a)

We aren't going, are we?

b)

We aren't, going are we?

12.

Choose the sentence that has the comma in the correct place.

a)

Isn't today your birthday, Tim?

b)

Isn't, today your birthday Tim?

13.

Choose the sentence that has the comma in the correct place.

a)

Yes I am in that class.

b)

Yes, I am in that class.

14.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

Jimmy shouted, “See you at the game!”

b)

Jimmy shouted “See you at the game!”

c)

Jimmy shouted, “See you at the game"!

d)

Jimmy shouted see you at the game!

15.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

a)

Mr. Ogletree, a fourth grade math teacher, went to the Tech game and had a good time.

b)

Mr. Ogletree a fourth grade math teacher went to the Tech game and had a good time.

c)

Mr. Ogletree, a fourth grade math teacher, went to the Tech game, and had a good time.

d)

Mr. Ogletree a fourth grade math teacher went to the Tech game and had a good time.

16.
Taking the train can be as costly as ........ the plane.
a)
Taken
b)
Take
c)
To take
d)
Taking
17.
The little girl is taking care of her puppy with ......., affection, and kindness.
a)
Patience
b)
Patient
c)
Patients
d)
Patiently
18.
Which is an example of parallel structure?
a)
Kiki likes to sing and dance
b)
They like to go swimming in the summer
c)
Shalsa loves to sing, to act, and to dance
d)
The soap smelled like cherries and vanilla
19.
The team played with passion, confidence, and ........
a)
Respect
b)
They also played with respect
c)
Respectfully
d)
With respect
20.
My cat loves to jump in the mud, to swim in the lake, and ........
a)
run after his ball
b)
running after his ball
c)
to run after his ball
d)
he also loves to run after his ball
21.
The campaign was run effectively, smoothly, and ........
a)
With confidence
b)
Confidence
c)
Confidently
d)
With a lot of confidence
22.
The teacher is funny, sweet, and .......
a)
Talks a lot
b)
She also talks a lot
c)
Talkactive
d)
Constantly talks
23.
Rahma prefers discussing the problem rather than ........ on a solution.
a)
To work
b)
Worked
c)
Working
d)
Work
24.
Mopping the floors and ........ the bathtub are two household chores i especially dislike.
a)
Cleaning
b)
To clean
c)
Cleaned
d)
Clean
25.
Each student will develop skills in both weaving and ........
a)
To spin
b)
Spinning
c)
Spin
d)
To spinning
26.
A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?
a)
Be honest.
b)
Don't be greedy.
c)
Always share your things with others.
d)
Be respectful to others.
27.
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?
a)
You should cheat to win.
b)
Always work hard.
c)
It pays to be honest.
d)
Teamwork is best.
28.
The theme is a lesson learned; the moral of the story.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
a)
Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
b)
Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
c)
You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.
d)
Life is short; make the most of it.
30.
Jim was stacking boxes at work.  There was a certain height he had to reach.  He stretched his body, but could not reach to place the final box at the top.  Bill happened to see Jim struggling and came to his rescue, since he was a foot taller.
a)
teamwork can accomplish a goal
b)
tall people are the best
c)
work hard to reach a goal
d)
people can be like boxes
31.
"You can do it!" shouted her father, as he pushed Chloe and let go.  She was going on her own, but suddenly fell.  She cried, but said, "Again, daddy!" This time she went farther but fell into the ditch.  A few moments later, she was riding down the street, smiling from ear to ear.
a)
you should sacrifice for others
b)
your family will do anything for you
c)
when you are greedy, you will fall down
d)
you should never give up
32.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
b)
Don't steal.
c)
Respect your elders.
d)
Slowly but surely wins the race.
33.
What is the theme of this story?  
a)
Eat your vegetables.
b)
Don't brag. Be modest. 
c)
Don't talk to strangers. 
d)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
34.

what is theme?

a)

the theme is like a tidal wave of thoughts.

b)

the moral of the story

c)

the theme is the main idea.

d)

the story itself

35.
One way you could figure out the theme is to...
a)
Skim through the story
b)
Just read the beginning of the story
c)
Think about what the character has learned
d)
Read the ending of the story
36.
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
a)
Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
b)
Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
c)
How much wood a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.
d)
Life is short; make the most of it.
37.
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
38.
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
39.
Kim had gone through her closet with her mom over the weekend.  She remembered a new girl at school who always seemed to wear the same pants over and over.  Kim wondered what she could do with the clothes.  She handed the new girl a bag as she passed her in the hallway.
a)
sacrifice is difficult sometimes
b)
it's better to give than to receive
c)
friendship is the most important thing in life
d)
it's important to be honest
40.

The Tanner put some animal hides in the bottom of a stream to soak. Several hungry dogs noticed the hides but realized that the water was so deep that they couldn't reach the hides from the bank. So they came up with a plan. They decided to drink the water from the river until it uncovered the hides.


All of the dogs began drinking the water as quickly as they could. Regardless of their effort, the water remained as high as ever. They drank and they drank and they drank until they burst.


Which piece of evidence supports the theme?

a)

"...animal hides in the bottom of the stream to soak."

b)

"Regardless of their effort, the water remained as high as ever."

41.

The writer's position on an issue

a)

claim

b)

counterclaim

c)

rebuttel

d)

thesis

42.

an ______________ is a claim that is supported with reasons and evidence.

a)

argument

b)

claim

c)

counterclaim

d)

relevant information

43.

Any information that helps prove a claim.

a)

evidence

b)

argument

c)

counterclaim

d)

thesis

44.

Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as _______________.

a)

evidence

b)

claims

c)

arguments

d)

counterclaims

45.

Statements that address opposing viewpoints.

a)

counterclaims

b)

rebuttels

c)

claims

d)

arguments

46.

Once you trace an author's argument, it's important to ______________ it by examining the support and deciding if it is valid and convincing.

a)

evaluate

b)

trace

c)

irrelevant

d)

relevant

47.

There can only be one claim in a single piece of writing.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Identify the sentence as a claim or not a claim.


Cats are better than dogs.

a)

Claim

b)

Not a claim

49.

Identify the sentence as a claim or not a claim.


Banning semi-automatic weapons would reduce mass shootings.

a)

Not a claim

b)

Claim

50.
Parents should be fined when their
children bully because it will send a
message. Some say It is very difficult for
parents to manage their children
when they leave the house and go to
school. Despite this, thirteen million
kids are bullied each year and
something needs to be done. The fines
will encourage parents to focus on anti-bullying in the home.
Which sentence is the counterclaim?
a)
Despite this, thirteen million
kids are bullied each year and
something needs to be done.
b)
The fines
will encourage parents to
focus on anti-bullying in the home.
c)
Some say it is very difficult for
parents to manage their children
when they leave the house and go to
school.
d)
Parents should be fined when their
children bully because it will send a
message.
51.
the first sentence in a piece of writing used to grab the reader’s attention right away
a)
hook
b)
thesis
c)
claim
d)
evidence
52.

the argument against a claim (what the other side would say if they disagreed with a claim)

a)

counterclaim

b)

fallacy

c)

author's purpose

d)

argument

53.

What should you do 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 point.

54.
How do you know evidence is taken from the text? 
a)
You capitalize it 
b)
It is in all CAPS 
c)
You use quotes 
d)
You simply state it is from the text, but do not use quotes 
55.
A quote or information that supports the reasons.
a)
CLAIM
b)
COUNTERCLAIM
c)
REASONS
d)
EVIDENCE
56.
What is the purpose of an argument?
a)
TO EXPLAIN
b)
TO PERSUADE
c)
TO ENTERTAIN
d)
TO INFORM
57.

The author's purpose is to convince us that the ________________ is true.

a)

evidence

b)

claim

c)

counterclaim

d)

clues

58.

Which of the following is NOT an example of rhetorical devices?

a)

Leading questions

b)

Loaded terms

c)

Rhetorical questions

d)

Counterclaim

59.

The author's way of supporting a claim by playing on a reader's feelings / values is:

a)

emotional and ethical appeals

b)

environmental and governmental appeals

60.

How do we know a claim is strong?

a)

It is a fact

b)

It is a statement

c)

It is debatable

d)

It has an exclamation point

61.

How do we know a claim is strong?

a)

It is a fact

b)

It is a statement

c)

It is debatable

d)

It has an exclamation point

62.

Jason is an excellent accountant who works full time for his best friend's company. A larger accounting firm contacts Jason and offers to pay him twice what he makes if he will work for them. Jason thanks them for their offer, but declines. He doesn't even tell his friend that he received the offer. What character trait does Jason BEST demonstrate?

a)

Loyal - He declines the offer and doesn't even tell his friend about it.

b)

Hardworking- He works hard and he gets offered more money.

c)

Cautious - He does not accept the job offer.

d)

Adventurous- He accepts the higher job offer and will get more money.

63.

Eric's car broke down in the woods and his phone wasn't getting a signal. He used his car antenna as a spear and caught fresh salmon. He started a fire with sparks from his car battery, and he ate the cooked salmon while waiting for help. What character trait does Eric BEST demonstrate?

a)

Fun-loving- Eric loves to have adventures.

b)

Helpless- Eric has no clue what to do in a crisis.

c)

Resourceful- Eric uses the resources he has: antenna and car battery- to make the best out of a bad situation.

d)

Daring- Eric is brave and doesn't ask anyone for help and can do everything alone.

64.

After coming home late from a party, Mae's father questioned her. She wanted to tell him that she was studying at a friend's place and lost track of time, but she told him the truth instead: she was at a party. What character trait does Mae BEST demonstrate?

a)

Humble- She admits to her father that she was wrong to go to the party.

b)

Imaginative- She fabricates an answer for why she went to the party.

c)

Honest- She tells the truth to her father even though she wants to lie.

d)

Mischievous- She is a troublemaker for going to the party.

65.

Michael has clothes all over the floor of his bedroom. Underneath the clothes on his floor is a pizza box with crusts in it. Underneath the pizza box are pieces to a boardgame that Michael never put away. Michael takes a seat on his unmade bed with his shoes on and plays video games all night. What character trait does Michael BEST demonstrate?

a)

Dreamer- Michael is not engaged with reality because he loves video games.

b)

Messy- Michael does not clean up after himself, and has leftover food and clothes on his floor.

c)

Rude- Michael does not engage with his friends.

d)

Spoiled- Michael has everything done for him so he doesn't have to work.

66.

Andy saw his neighbor struggling to get his lawnmower running, so Andy went over to his neighbor's house and filled up his lawnmower with gas. When it still wouldn't start, Andy lent him his lawnmower. What character trait does Andy BEST demonstrate?

a)

Bossy- He thinks his neighbor should use his lawnmower only.

b)

Helpful- He is kind and offers help with fuel for the lawnmower and later his own lawnmower for his neighbor to use.

c)

Heroic- Andy saved the day and played the hero when he saw his friend in trouble so that he could get praise.

d)

Persistent- Andy did not give up when things got tough and kept thinking of solutions for his neighbor's struggles with the lawnmower.

67.

When vandals burned down the orphanage, Ms. Cleary started a fundraising campaign and donated $5,000 of her own money. After nine months of hard work from Ms. Cleary and her team, the funds were raised and the orphanage was rebuilt. What character trait does Ms. Cleary BEST demonstrate?

a)

Outgoing- Ms. Cleary likes to be involved in others' lives.

b)

Generous- Ms. Cleary gave her own money, her time, and worked hard for the orphanage.

c)

Selfish- Ms. Cleary wanted all the credit for saving the orphanage.

d)

Thoughtful- Ms. Cleary weighed the options and made the best decision to raise money for the orphanage.

68.

The teacher told the students that they were not to start testing until everyone received all testing materials. The teacher went on to explain that the test booklet was to remain sealed until he had read through all the directions. Immediately after receiving the test booklet, Chris, a student, raised his hand and asked if he could start the test. What character trait does Chris BEST demonstrate?

a)

Hard-working: Chris wants to make sure he begins working on the test immediately.

b)

Confident: Chris is sure he can do well on the test.

c)

Sly- Chris wants to start the test before the other students.

d)

Absent-minded: Chris wasn't listening to the teacher when the teacher explained the testing procedures.

69.

Katie's mom came home from a long day of work and noticed that the entire house had been cleaned. Mom figured Katie must have cleaned it. The strangest thing was that Mom did not even ask Katie to clean. Then, Katie's mom found a note on the counter from Katie asking for permission to sleep at her friend Heather's house. Katie's mom smiled. What character trait does Katie BEST demonstrate?

a)

Energetic- She had the energy to clean the house for her tired mom.

b)

Proud- Katie wanted to show her mom that she could help.

c)

Creative- Katie wants to go to her friend's house for a sleepover and knows she can convince her mom if she does her mom a favor.

d)

Persistent- Katie works hard to convince her mom to let her go to a sleepover after her mom says no at first.

70.

Orson sat on the couch. He wanted to change the television station, but the controller was all the way at the end of the couch by his feet. Orson sort of scooted toward it and attempted to grab it with his feet. The controller fell and landed several feet away from him. Orson quit trying to change the channel and just watched whatever was playing. What character trait does Orson BEST demonstrate?

a)

Methodical- using several methods, Orson gets what he wants- he changes the TV channel.

b)

Reckless- He knocked the remote on the floor in his attempt to reach it.

c)

Selfish- He wants to change the channel to something he likes instead of just being happy with the current program.

d)

Lazy- He is too lazy to sit up and get the remote properly and when he fails he doesn't try again and settles for a boring program.

71.

It was Halloween and Valerie was dressed as Princess Rosemary from her favorite TV show, The Princess Club. As Valerie was collecting candy, she noticed another little girl wearing a Princess Rosemary costume. Valerie began rolling around on the ground and screaming about how she wanted to be the only Princess Rosemary. Valerie's tantrum continued long after the other Princess Rosemary vanished from sight. What character trait does Valerie BEST demonstrate?

a)

Even-tempered: Valerie kept her cool when she saw the other girl in the Rosemary costume.

b)

Spoiled: Valerie wants to be the only one in the Rosemary costume and hates that she has to "share the spotlight" with another girl.

c)

Confident: Valerie knows that she looks the best in the Rosemary costume which is why she wants to be the only one wearing it.

d)

Stubborn: Valerie does not want to give in to the other girl in the same Rosemary costume and is determined to be the only girl in the costume.

72.
Which piece of evidence supports that Kathleen is brave?
a)
"Even slight miscalculations could send the Vulcan cruiser thousands of miles off course."
b)
Kathleen might never see her parents again.
c)
"Kathleen reassured them with a confident look as she logged onto the navigation computer."
d)
Something could go wrong during takeoff. 
73.

Which evidence to supports the idea 'Cyberbullying isn’t physical, but it still causes pain.'

a)

“If a kid’s friends are picking on someone, ... they might encourage it

b)

His roommate spied on him with a .. camera and posted the video

c)

“Bullying victims deal with anger, sadness, embarrassment,ruined reputations"

d)

He’s a psychologist and coauthor of Bullying Beyond..

74.
Which paragraph is written correctly to respond to this question: Why do people feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner?
a)
People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone" (Smith 6). This shows that turning cell phones off during meal times made people feel happy and less tied to a device.
b)
People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. In the text it states, "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone." This shows that turning cell phones off during meal times made people feel happy and less tied to a device.
c)
People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. In the text it states, "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone" (Smith 6).
d)
People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. In the text it states, "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone" (Smith 6). This shows that turning cell phones off during meal times made people feel happy and less tied to a device.
75.
Michael woke up with a start. Someone was banging at the front door. Heavy footsteps clomped over the bare boards of the hallway. A shouting of voices. Jacko's familiar growl, then the front door slammed shut. Michael shivered and pulled the thin blanket closer around his shoulders. Through the cracked glass of the curtainless window, the sky looked gray and dirty. A groan from the other mattress told him that Toby was awake as well. 
Which of the following would be considered explicit textual evidence? 
a)
Michael was trying to sleep
b)
Toby is Michael's brother
c)
Michael and Toby were cold
d)
"the sky looked gray and dirty"
76.
It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen.
She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

Which textual evidence best describes Emily's thoughts and feelings? 
a)
"... till she could walk home from school in peace..."
b)
"... sea eagle that called Emily..."
c)
"... its broad wings dusty..."
d)
"... the bird seemed to urge her to come down."
77.

Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier were papermakers, but they had been interested in flying for many years. One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea. He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney.Soon afterwards, the brothers conducted an experiment. They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once, the bag rose to the ceiling. After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air. Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.

Which sentence in this article provides text evidence for the inference that the Montgolfier brothers used hot air to lift their balloon?

a)

Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper.

b)

They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once the bag rose to the ceiling.

c)

On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.

d)

One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea.

78.
Claim or Evidence:
You will produce enough saliva in your life time to fill up two swimming pools.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
79.
Claim or Evidence:
Dogs make better pets than cats.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
80.
What type of evidence is this:
Dr. Jones stated, "When students are given healthy options at school, they are more likely to eat a well-balanced meal."
a)
Fact
b)
Statistic
c)
Quote
d)
Example

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