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Semester 1 Final Exam

Total questions: 140

Worksheet time: 2hrs 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Is the sentence simple, compound or complex?
Long-ago explorers had no binoculars or cameras.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
2.
Is the sentence simple, compound or complex?
Stories spread about the unicorn, and we can still read them today.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
3.
What is the dependent clause?
Mrs. Smith baked a cake because Mr. Smith wanted dessert.
a)
Mrs. Smith baked
b)
Mrs. Smith baked a cake
c)
because Mr. Smith wanted dessert
4.
Since you've already seen the movie, we'll go without you.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
5.
Identify whether the clause in blue below is independent or dependent.
Although Cheetos are her favorite, Mrs. Nelson will still eat Doritos.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
6.
Identify whether the clause in blue below is independent or dependent.
Mrs. Nelson is probably a NY Giants fan since she has their logo on her desktop background.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
7.
What type of sentence is this?
Whenever it rained, Kerry thought of her home in Ireland, and she worried about her mother.
a)
Simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
8.

She loves riding in a convertible. What is the underlined word?

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adverb

d)

pronoun

9.

Wow!

a)

verb

b)

adjective

c)

interjection

d)

preposition

10.

Adverbs are often formed by adding what to an adjective?

a)

-a

b)

-y

c)

-ly

d)

-e

11.

Name the underlined word in this sentence: Frank and James rode horses often.

a)

conjunction

b)

preposition

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

12.

What is the underlined word in this sentence: The broken arrow flew erratically and veered away from the target.

a)

conjunction

b)

adjective

c)

adverb

d)

verb

13.

Name the adverb in this sentence: Drayvan traveled quickly to Lubbock.

a)

to

b)

traveled

c)

quickly

d)

Lubbock

14.
Find the PREPOSITION:

I do not like to eat anything grown in the garden; give me pizza instead.
a)
do
b)
grown
c)
garden
d)
in
15.
Find the PREPOSITION:
The dog house was located beneath the tree. 
a)
beneath
b)
located
c)
was
d)
dog
16.

Baby Groot enjoys dancing a lot.

a)

verb

b)

noun

17.

The Incredibles battle evil villains.

a)

adverb

b)

adjective

18.
He is strong.
a)
Pronoun
b)
Noun
19.

He runs fast.

a)

adjective

b)

adverb

20.
Batman brings justice to Gotham City.
a)
Adverb
b)
Verb
21.

Examples: for, above, below, in, at

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

preposition

d)

interjection

22.
The following streets are flooded Hull St., Courthouse Rd., and Hopkins Rd.
a)
flooded,
b)
flooded;
c)
flooded:
d)
flooded
23.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

We currently have two members in our club; Linda and Fiona.

b)

We currently have two members in our club, Linda and Fiona.

c)

We currently have two members in our club Linda and Fiona.

d)

We currently have two members in our club: Linda and Fiona.

24.
 I cannot buy a new car I do not have much money
a)
car; I
b)
car:I
c)
car, I
d)
As it is
25.
 Jane likes fruit however she does not like apples. 
a)
;however,
b)
,however;
c)
:however,
d)
As it is
26.
Tanner my teacher is wearing a gray shirt. 
a)
,my teacher,
b)
:my teacher,
c)
:my teacher,
d)
As it is
27.
 The man was wet he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.
a)
wet;he
b)
wet:he
c)
wet, he
d)
As it is
28.

What is the appositive?

Eva, an excellent artist, won the art contest.

a)

Eva

b)

an excellent artist

c)

won the art contest

29.

Find the appositive: My sister, Erica, loves to sleep.

a)

My sister

b)

Erica

c)

Loves to sleep

30.
The Outsiders, a young adult novel, is one of the best books I have ever read.  Is this a correctly written appositive?
a)
Yes
b)
No
31.
Which of the following is correct? 
a)
Jane said, "I really want to eat Cheetos."
b)
Jane said, "I really want to eat Cheetos".
c)
Jane said "I really want to eat Cheetos."
d)
Jane said, "I really want to eat Cheetos,"
32.
Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?
a)
"Which store do you want to go to?" asked Marie.
b)
Which store do you want to go to?" asked Marie.
c)
"Which store do you want to go to? asked Marie.
d)
Which store do you want to go to? asked Marie.
33.
Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?
a)
"Where will you go? she asked."
b)
"Where will you go?" she asked.
c)
"Where will you go"? she asked.
d)
Where will you go?" she asked.
34.
Which of the following is correct?
a)
"I want some Cheetos," I said, "so let's go get some.
b)
"I want some Cheetos," I said, "so let's go get some."
c)
"I want some Cheetos," I Said. "so let's go get some."
d)
"I want some Cheetos," I said, "So let's go get some."
35.
Choose the sentence which uses quotation marks correctly.
a)
"That's just great," Ms. Anderson cried out, "I can't find my keys!"
b)
"That's just great", Ms. Anderson cried out "I can't find my keys"
c)
"That's just great Ms. Anderson cried out, I can't find my keys"
d)
"That's just great?"  Ms. Anderson cried out, I can't find my keys!"
36.
What is the acronym we use for coordinating conjunctions?
a)
FANBOYS
b)
FANGIRLS
c)
COMMA
d)
MINTS
37.
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
a)
For, And, Nor, But, Yet, Since
b)
Finally, After, Neither, Once, Yet, Since
c)
For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So
d)
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
38.

Which sentence uses DASHES correctly to separate commas?

a)

All four of them—Bob — Jeffrey— Jason — Brett—did well in college.

b)

All four — of them Bob, Jeffrey, Jason, and Brett—did well in college.

c)

All four of them—Bob, Jeffrey, Jason, and Brett—did well in college.

39.

A(n) _____ is a series of 3 dots ( . . .) that is used when omitting a word, phrase, or line, from a quoted passage.

a)

period

b)

comma

c)

ellipsis

40.

A reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, beautifully performed, and had many outstanding special effects."

Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ELLIPSIS to shorten the quote?

a)

A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful,... and had many outstanding special effects."

b)

A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, . . . and beautifully performed."

41.

Colon or semicolon?

a)

My dog is fat; he eats too much food.

b)

My dog is fat: he eats too much food.

42.

Semicolon or colon?

a)

Life is like a puzzle: half the fun is trying to work it out.

b)

Life is like a puzzle; half the fun is trying to work it out.

43.
Why is it important to brainstorm?
a)
To vary your sentence structure
b)
To choose your words
c)
To generate ideas
d)
To create your introduction
44.
In this step of the writing process, you are writing down all of your ideas and often using a graphic organizer
a)
prewriting
b)
publishing
c)
editing
d)
revising
45.
What is the 1st step in the writing process?
a)
Drafting
b)
Revising
c)
Pre-writing
d)
Publishing
46.

If an entry in a Works Cited List is longer than one line, second and all subsequent lines need to be indented half an inch. This is called a hanging indent.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

The title of your paper should be both centered and in bold...

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Each source listed in the Works Cited list must be cited in the text.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Key you must press at the beginning of each paragraph.

a)

Tab

b)

Return

c)

Space Bar

d)

Caps Lock

50.

What is the line spacing for an MLA paper?

a)

Single

b)

Double

51.

What is the correct order of items in the MLA heading?

a)

Student Name, Class Name, Teacher Name, Date

b)

Student Name, Teacher Name, Class Name, Date

c)

Teacher Name, Student Name, Class Name, Date

d)

Date, Teacher Name, Student Name, Class Name

52.

Where is the title of an assignment located in a paper using MLA format?

a)

Top right corner

b)

Top left corner

c)

Bottom left corner

d)

Centered below the heading, near the top of the page

53.

Correct MLA citations will help you

a)

give credit to those who did the research

b)

avoid being accused of plagiarism

c)

look more credible and help you win arguments

d)

all of the above

54.

A source (video, website, book) needs to be cited when you...

a)

directly quote from them

b)

when you summarize or paraphrase them

c)

when you use numerical data (statistics, charts, graphs) from them

d)

all of the above

55.

Which type of font should be used in MLA formatted papers?

a)

Times New Roman

b)

Wingdings

c)

Comic Sans

d)

Papyrus

56.

Choose the answer with correct MLA format.

a)

“My first displays the wealth and pomp of kings,

...Behold him there, the monarch of the seas!” (Austen, 126).

b)

“My first displays the wealth and pomp of kings,

...Behold him there, the monarch of the seas (Austen 126)!"

c)

“My first displays the wealth and pomp of kings,

...Behold him there, the monarch of the seas! (Austen 126)".

d)

“My first displays the wealth and pomp of kings,

...Behold him there, the monarch of the seas!” (Austen 126).

57.
How do you write the date in MLA format?
a)
12/15/2015
b)
15, December 2015
c)
15 December 2015
d)
December 15, 2015
58.
Which in-text citation is correct? 
a)
This point has been argued before (Frye 197). 
b)
This point has been argued before. (Frye 197). 
c)
This point has been argued before (Gleen Frye 197).
d)
This point has been argued before (Frye, 197). 
59.
What is required in the upper left-hand corner of the first page? Correct order, top to bottom.
a)
Teacher Name, Assignment name, Date Due, Title of Essay
b)
Date, Your Name, Date Assigned, Class Period Tea
c)
Your Name, Teacher Name, Class Period, Date Due 
d)
Your Name, Teacher Name, Date Due, Class Period
60.
A title in MLA format should be
a)
Bolded
b)
Underlined
c)
All Caps
d)
None of the above
61.
What font size is used in MLA 8 formatting?
a)
10
b)
8
c)
11
d)
12
62.
Abby Mourning
Ms. Smith
Digital Literacy
17 November 2015
This is an example of a what? 
a)
header
b)
heading
c)
title
d)
paragraph
63.
What sentence should be at the end of an introductory paragraph?
a)
attention-grabber
b)
background
c)
integrated quote
d)
thesis
64.
The main text of the report, which contains the information you typed in paragraphs is called the...
a)
Heading
b)
Title
c)
Body
65.

select all that apply to a "Works Cited" page

a)

Double-spaced

b)

Titled "Works Cited"

c)

Single-spaced

d)

Alphabetical order

e)

At the end of the paper

66.

What should an in-text citation look like?

a)

" (Dixon 7).

b)

." (Dixon 7)

c)

." (Dixon 7).

d)

(Dixon 7) "the quote."

67.

In academic writing you always use...

a)

First Person (I, Me, We)

b)

Second Person (You, Your)

c)

Third Person (They, Them, He, She, etc.)

d)

Fourth Person

68.
What goes in the upper right corner of a MLA formatted paper?
a)
Your full name
b)
The name of your professor
c)
The title of your essay
d)
Your last name and page number
69.

The purpose of the introduction paragraph is to _______.

a)

grab the attention of the reader

b)

provide background information on the topic

c)

establish the importance of the topic

d)

state your thesis

e)

all of the above

70.

Why is it important to include background information in your essay's introduction paragraph?

a)

to grab the reader's attention

b)

to persuade the reader to consider your position

c)

to help the reader understand the topic before you introduce your main points

d)

to convince the reader to agree with your main claim

71.

A "hook" is used to ___________.

a)

grab the reader's attention

b)

explain the topic

c)

argue your claim

d)

wrap up your essay

72.

Who is the impostor among us?

a)

Red - Uses a hook to grab the readers attention, provides background information to help the reader understand the topic

b)

Lime - Skips the introduction paragraph completely, turns in a one sentence response

c)

Blue- doesn't believe in essays

d)

Yellow - isn't sure if she is an informative essay or a argumentative essay

73.

The part of RACE where you use part of the question to begin your paragraph.

a)

Restate

b)

Answer

c)

Explain

d)

Cite

74.
Why is it important to "cite" textual evidence?
a)
To use evidence from the text to prove you read it.
b)
To use evidence from the text to support your answer.
c)
To prove your answer is correct
d)
All of the above
75.

The part of RACE where you add your own thoughts to add to the quotes you have chosen to include.

a)

Restate

b)

Cite

c)

Answer

d)

Explain/Elaborate

76.

Explaining/Elaborating means ....

a)

Adding your thoughts to what the answer means

b)

Adding your thoughts about the text

c)

Adding another sentence to make the answer long enough

77.

How would you restate the question, "Why was Michael motivated to get a good grade?"

a)

So he would get on the A honor roll.

b)

Michael was motivated to get a good grade because...

c)

He was motivated to get a good grade because...

d)

Michael was motivated...

78.
Which is the appropriate sentence starter when you're citing evidence?
a)
The author states...
b)
This means...
c)
Because of this...
d)
In conclusion
79.

What is missing from this first Works Cited entry?

a)

Author

b)

Date

c)

URL

d)

Title

80.

What is missing from this Works Cited entry?

a)

Author

b)

Title

c)

Page number

81.

Why is the works cited page in the image incorrect?

a)

The "Works Cited" heading is centered

b)

It is not alphabetized

c)

It includes too much information

82.

What is missing from these Works Cited entries?

a)

Hanging indents

b)

Titles

c)

Authors

83.

What does "objective" mean?

a)

No opinions or reactions, just the facts.

b)

Giving your personal reflections on the topic.

c)

No statistics used to support the idea.

d)

Having plenty of evidence to support your opinion.

84.
Which one of the following is NOT a part of a summary?
a)
using your own words
b)
summary being shorter than the text
c)
quotes words from the text
d)
including main ideas only
85.
Which is an example of a simile?
a)
His room was a hurricane of a mess.
b)
His room looked as if a hurricane came  through.
c)
A hurricane! AHHH!
d)
The hurricane screamed through the town. 
86.
What is the definition of hyperbole?
a)
When a group of of words all start with the same sound.
b)
When words sound like what they mean.
c)
An extreme exaggeration 
d)
A comparison 
87.
Which of the following is an example of personification?
a)
You are as a beautiful as a flower.
b)
The trees danced in the wind.
c)
I waited in line for 10 years!
d)
He is an encyclopedia of knowledge. 
88.
"As straight as an arrow" is an example of what?
a)
simile
b)
alliteration
c)
metaphor
d)
onomatopoeia
89.
Why do people use figurative language?
a)
To make their writing interesting and visual, or to emphasis an idea and make a point.
b)
To be grammatically correct.
c)
To structure their writing into paragraphs.
d)
Because Beyonce uses it in her songs. 
90.

"Life is a journey" is an example of what?

a)

Simile

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Metaphor

d)

Alliteration

91.

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

a)

Break a leg

b)

She was white as a ghost

c)

Buzz Buzz

d)

Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers

92.

"Look outside! Its raining cats and dogs!" is an example of what?

a)

Simile

b)

Onomatopoeia

c)

Idiom

d)

Personification

93.

Irony

Exclaiming “Oh great!” after failing an exam is...

a)

verbal irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

situational irony

94.

Irony

In the movie, "Toy Story", human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move but the audience is.

a)

verbal irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

situational irony

95.

Irony

A pilot with a fear of heights is....

a)

verbal irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

situational irony

d)

none of the above

96.

The author’s attitude toward his or her subject.

a)

theme

b)

tone

c)

mood

d)

allusion

97.

The atmosphere created in a work of literature by word choice.

a)

mood

b)

tone

c)

theme

d)

symbol

98.

Careless cars cutting corners cause confusion

is an example of:

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Alliteration

d)

Hyperbole

99.

This homework will take me forever!

Is an example of:

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Simile

c)

Metaphor

d)

Allusion

100.

A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Metaphor

c)

Allusion

d)

Alliteration

101.

BANG

is an example of:

a)

Metaphor

b)

Personification

c)

Allusion

d)

Onomatopoeia

102.

Which is an idiom?

a)
b)
c)
d)
103.

Which is a hyperbole?

a)
b)
c)
d)
104.

An expression that means something more than the literal definition

a)

Idiom

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Metaphor

d)

Allusion

105.

Her face is as red as Dorthy's slippers.

a)

Allusion

b)

Alliteration

c)

Metaphor

d)

Personification

106.

Which is an allusion?

a)
b)
c)
d)
107.

For the following example, identify the type of conflict: A young boy struggles to defeat a giant.

a)

Character vs. Nature

b)

Character vs. Another Character

c)

Character vs. Self

d)

Character vs. Society

108.

For the following example, identify the type of conflict: A new employee must decide whether to tell the truth about their coworker who is stealing money at the end of her shift .

a)

Character vs. Nature

b)

Character vs. Another Character

c)

Character vs. Self

d)

Character vs. Society

109.

For the following example, identify the type of conflict: A group of sailors embark on a journey to kill a dangerous whale.

a)

Character vs. Nature

b)

Character vs. Another Character

c)

Character vs. Self

d)

Character vs. Society

110.

For the following example, identify the type of conflict: Kiki wants to dye her hair purple but is afraid of what other people might think.

a)

Character vs. Nature

b)

Character vs. Another Character

c)

Character vs. Self

d)

Character vs. Society

111.

For the following example, identify the type of conflict: Trevor knew the buried treasure was close. He just had to survive the desert.

a)

Character vs. Nature

b)

Character vs. Another Character

c)

Character vs. Self

d)

Character vs. Society

112.

For the following example, identify the type of conflict: Two wizards were preparing to fight each other for the right to be king.

a)

Character vs. Nature

b)

Character vs. Another Character

c)

Character vs. Self

d)

Character vs. Society

113.

For the following example, identify the type of conflict: Penelope couldn't stand the injustice. She would have to take down the evil rulers and the dictatorship that were destroying her world.

a)

Character vs. Nature

b)

Character vs. Another Character

c)

Character vs. Self

d)

Character vs. Society

114.

"He was cocky and smart" is an example of...

a)

direct characterization

b)

indirect characterization

115.

"Dally hated to do things the legal way" is an example of...

a)

direct characterization

b)

indirect characterization

116.

"my happy-go-lucky brother" is an example of...

a)

direct characterization

b)

indirect characterization

117.

"I had never heard Johnny talk back to anyone" is an example of...

a)

direct characterization

b)

indirect characterization

118.

"Dally is not a nice person" is an example of...

a)

direct characterization

b)

indirect characterization

119.
Which of the following show the elements of plot in order?
a)
climax, rising action, exposition, falling action, resolution
b)
exposition, climax, rising action, falling action, resolution
c)
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
d)
resolution, rising action, climax, falling action, exposition
120.
What happens in the falling action?
a)
You are introduced to the conflict.
b)
The setting is described in detail. 
c)
Events begin to calm down after the climax. 
d)
It is the exact same as the rising action. 
121.
What 2 components are included in the exposition?
a)
characters, dialogue
b)
 narrator, conflict
c)
characters, resolution
d)
characters, setting
122.
Dear Edith, 
Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
123.
Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a bid bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid if him anymore.
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
124.
Welcome to National Park
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way. 
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
125.
"We have some important news for you Mr. President.  We have discovered a terrorist plot against the United States" said the CIA agent.  The President closed the book, set it on the desk, and leaned forward, his eyes fixed straight ahead.  "Tell me everything you know." 
What is the tone of the dialogue?
a)
Informal
b)
Happy
c)
Serious
d)
Optimistic
126.
What is the tone of the following text?
"I will not!" she shouted.  "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you run away and hide, you coward!" 
a)
pleased
b)
suspicious 
c)
happy
d)
angry
127.
Lana was bursting with excitement.  She paced up and down, and every few minutes headed to the window to check for the mail carrier.  When he finally showed up, she ran down the path and stretched out her hand for the mail.  She took a deep breath and, hands shaking, ripped open the envelope.  
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
humorous 
b)
persuasive 
c)
anxious 
d)
cheerful 
128.

The dictionary definition refers to

a)

denotation

b)

connotation

c)

synonym

d)

antonym

e)

glossary

129.

The connotation of a word can be

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

neutral

d)

true

e)

false

130.

Due to high winds and waves on the north shore, all boats must dock at the jetty located in the southern part of the bay.


Which word best explains the use of jetty in the sentence?

a)

floor

b)

stage

c)

pier

d)

camp

131.

During the Second World War, Ireland and other countries remained neutral, refusing to join either the Allies or the Axis Powers.


Which definition best explains the use of neutral in the sentence?

a)

certain

b)

not taking sides

c)

not caring about

d)

unreliable

132.

I recognized the familiar smell of my roommate's cooking. If you change the word smell to stench, the word now has a ____________ connotation.

a)

positive

b)

negative

133.
Which of the following has the most positive connotation?
a)
carefree
b)
lazily
c)
hastily
134.

An inference is...

a)

Text evidence + what you know

b)

Retelling a text

c)

Making a guess without evidence

d)

Information written directly into the text.

135.
a)
Cause-Effect
b)
Description
c)
Problem-Solution
d)
Sequence
136.
a)

Cause-Effect

b)

Description

c)

Problem-Solution

d)

Sequence

137.
a)

Cause-Effect

b)

Description

c)

Problem-Solution

d)

Chronological

138.
a)
Cause-Effect
b)
Description
c)
Compare-Contrast
d)
Chronological
139.
a)
Cause-Effect
b)
Description
c)
Compare-Contrast
d)
Chronological
140.
a)

Cause-Effect

b)

Description

c)

Chronological

d)

Sequence

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