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EOC Reading

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Plot element that is also known as the turning point

a)

climax

b)

exposition

c)

resolution

d)

falling action

2.

What type of conflict involves a character facing an internal conflict?

a)

man vs. man

b)

man vs. self

c)

man vs. nature

d)

man vs. society

3.

Author's attitude

a)

tone

b)

mood

c)

characterization

d)

point of view

4.

How the text makes the reader feel

a)

mood

b)

tone

c)

characterization

d)

point of view

5.

Appeals to the 5 senses

a)

figurative language

b)

imagery

c)

plot

d)

symbolism

6.

Saying the opposite of what is meant

a)

situational irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

verbal irony

7.

when the audience knows something that the characters in a story don't

a)

dramatic irony

b)

situational irony

c)

verbal irony

d)

imagery

8.

the feeling that a word or group of words invoke (positive + or negative -)

a)

imagery

b)

mood

c)

connotation

9.

main character of a story

a)

protagonist

b)

antagonist

10.

narrator of a poem

a)

character

b)

speaker

c)

protagonist

11.

You know you can't tell her anything because she's a rat!

a)

metaphor

b)

personification

c)

simile

12.

The moon was resting in the night sky.

a)

idiom

b)

personification

c)

metaphor

d)

simile

13.

What type of figurative language is drake using in the lyrics in the photo?

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

allusion

14.

What type of figurative language is Taylor Swift using in these lyrics?

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

personification

15.

"I've already seen that movie a million times!"

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

allusion

d)

hyperbole

16.

Refers to a place

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

17.

it belongs to you

a)

you're

b)

your

18.

means also or a lot

a)

to

b)

two

c)

too

19.

These are ....

a)

subordinating conjunctions

b)

transitions

c)

Coordinating conjunctions

20.

Contains two independent clauses and a coordinating conjunction

a)

complex sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

simple sentence

21.

What is the purpose of a connection sentence?

a)

to give details about your example

b)

to introduce your example

c)

to state your opinion

d)

to connect back to prompt

22.

What should your introduction include?

a)

a thesis statement and life lesson

b)

an attention getter and a life lesson

c)

an attention getter and a thesis statement

d)

an attention getter and a flipped thesis

23.
a)

simile

b)

sound

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

personification

24.

Define ALLITERATION

a)

A figure of speech that makes a reference to people, places, events, or literary works directly or by implying them. It is up to the audience to make the connection.

b)

The literal meaning of a word or phrase (the dictionary definition)

c)

The implied or suggested meaning of a word or phrase

d)

A form of language peculiar to a specific region.

e)

The use of the same beginning consonant sound in a line or verse

25.

Define DENOTATION

a)

A figure of speech that makes a reference to people, places, events, or literary works directly or by implying them. It is up to the audience to make the connection.

b)

The literal meaning of a word or phrase (the dictionary definition)

c)

The implied or suggested meaning of a word or phrase

d)

A form of language peculiar to a specific region.

e)

The use of the same beginning consonant sound in a line or verse

26.

"She was wide-eyed and wondering while she waited for the waiter to awaken."

a)

ALLITERATION

b)

ALLUSION

27.
Which connotation is MORE positive?
We saw ______ animals in the animal house.
a)
fascinating
b)
weird
28.
Which connotation is MORE negative?
We bought _____ souvenirs at the amusement park.
a)
cheap
b)
inexpensive
29.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a transitional word or phrase?

a)

As an example

b)

He said

c)

Likewise

d)

On the other hand

30.

Which is the BEST way to ensure your reader understands why your reasons support your thesis?

a)

Provide as many examples as you can.

b)

Provide good concrete details and commentary.

c)

Provide the reader with examples that speak for themselves.

d)

Provide a long conclusion to explain the examples.

31.

Which strategies can you use when answering multiple-choice questions?

a)

Read question and circle, highlight, or underline key words.

b)

Make notes in the margins

c)

Justify your answers with evidence from the text.

d)

All of the above.

32.

Which strategies can you use when answering multiple-choice questions?

a)

Read question and circle, highlight, or underline key words.

b)

Make notes in the margins

c)

Justify your answers with evidence from the text.

d)

All of the above.

33.
Which literary device is used in this sentence?
"As blind as a bat."
a)
Repetition
b)
Simlie
c)
Metaphor
d)
Alliteration
34.
What literary device is used in this sentence?
"The stars are dancing playfully in the sky.?
a)
Simile
b)
Personification
c)
Verb
d)
none
35.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses punctuation with dialogue.
a)
Fran was frustrated “I don’t care about the band uniforms changing. I’ll wear what they give me to wear!”.
b)
“How should we design the display board for our presentation” John asked his partner. “Our presentation is tomorrow, after all.”
c)
Robert shouted to the rooftops! “Yes. I did it. I won the closest debate this school has ever had”
d)
Marisela turned to Jacob and said, “I have to go home right after school today, so I can’t go to rehearsal.”
36.
Which sentence shows correct comma usage?
a)
The group, although excited, to be traveling stood quietly in line.
b)
Marcus, one of the new students, tries hard to impress the team. 
c)
Jess one of my cousins from Seattle, is coming to visit today.
d)
Their boots which had gotten wet, were by the door.
37.
Which sentence shows correct comma usage?
a)
The group, although excited, to be traveling stood quietly in line.
b)
Marcus, one of the new students, tries hard to impress the team. 
c)
Jess one of my cousins from Seattle, is coming to visit today.
d)
Their boots which had gotten wet, were by the door.
38.
Which sentence uses its or it’s correctly?
a)
The bullfrog let out it’s loud croak.
b)
How do you know its a good presentation?
c)
Did the forecast say it’s supposed to rain?
d)
Be careful when its foggy outside.
39.
Which tone is represented in the following passage?
Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!
a)
Calm
b)
Annoyed
c)
Scary
d)
Excited
40.
What is the tone of the following passage?
The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room.
a)
Eerie
b)
Sarcastic
c)
Passionate
d)
Humorous
41.

Which sentence should be completed with the word THEIR?

a)

_________ house is the one with the red brick and the black shutters.

b)

________ dropping by on the way home.

c)

Please put the chair down over ________.

42.
Rewrite the following sentence correctly. Choose the BEST answer.
Math is my least favorite subject however I make good grades anyway.
a)
Math is my least favorite subject. I make good grades, anyway.
b)
However, math is my least favorite subject; I make good grades anyway.
c)
Math is my least favorite subject; however, I make good grades anyway.
d)
Correct as written
43.
Which word BEST connects the ideas in this sentence?
Jake broke his leg;_____________ ,he couldn't play basketball.
a)
However
b)
In addition
c)
As a result
d)
None of these
44.
Which sentence uses except or accept correctly?
a)
Everyone accept Jim went to the park.
b)
The movie was great except for the ending.
c)
Lei could not except the fact that she was moving.
d)
All of the basketball hoops accept one had a torn net.
45.
Which sentence shows correct subject/verb agreement?
a)
The nails in that box over there is ready for the trash.
b)
James, one of the nursing students, have to leave early in the morning.
c)
Each of the football players believes in teamwork in order to win.
d)
Roger, one of the doctors from Nashville, plan on going to the convention.
46.
What inference can be made from this photo?
a)
They are sharing a pleasant secret.
b)
They are making plans for the evening.
c)
They are classmates.
d)
They are new friends.
47.
What change should be made in the following sentence?
The man walked across the dessert for two days before rescue arrived.
a)
Change walked to walks
b)
Change dessert to desert
c)
Insert a comma after days
d)
Make no change
48.
How can run-on sentences be fixed?
a)
Insert a comma and a FANBOY
b)
Insert a semicolon
c)
Insert a period
d)
All choices are correct
49.
Running like a madman Artemio wasn't eaten by the cowardly lion!
a)
change cowardly to coward
b)
make no change
c)
add a comma after madman 
d)
add a comma after Artemio
50.

As principal of Westbank Senior High School, I certify that these seniors have met all of the requirements set forth by the Oceanview County Public Schools and the State of Florida. By the power vested in me, I hereby declare the Class of 2011 to be graduates of Westbank Senior High School.


Which phrase most strongly illustrates the formal tone of the statement?

a)

A. the State of Florida

b)

B. I hereby declare

c)

C. As principal of Westbank Senior High School

d)

D. have met all of the requirements

51.

Dear Ms. Langston,


Ever since I hit your car in the parking lot last week, I've felt really bad. I know that my accident inconvenienced you and ruined your plans for a vacation. I hope that you can forgive me. From now on, I promise to be more careful when driving through a busy parking lot. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you or your family.


What is the tone of the letter?

a)

A. affectionate

b)

irreverent

c)

scornful

d)

apologetic

52.

A Boy with Dreams

by A. Gautam


Willy waited every night to wake up and turn into Batman.

He had the jaw that looked intimidating in a cowl,

and the perfect chin with a hint of toughness—

full lips—an embodiment of strength.

But he had the eyes of a poet—searching meaning,

and looking beyond what is seen.

When he looked at the city from his balcony,

he was learning to swim in the world—

growing up to be a man was tougher than it seemed.

He was a boy with dreams.

He wanted wings.


Which statement best describes the purpose of this passage?

a)

A. It's a persuasive selection on how to sleep and dream.

b)

B. It's an entertaining piece about a young boy's dreams.

c)

C. It's an instructive work on how to live and dream big.

d)

D. It's an informative article about a confused dreamer.

53.
Which of the following would NOT count as evidence?
a)
personal opinions 
b)
facts from the text
c)
statistics from the text
d)
expert opinions 
54.
Where should your thesis statement appear in your introductory paragraph?
a)
Last sentence
b)
Somewhere in the middle
c)
First sentence
d)
It has its own paragraph
55.
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.
d)
Everyone has lots of, jelly beans, cupcakes and cookies.
56.
What sentence uses an apostrophe properly? 
a)
All the cat's resources were used  to get the fish
b)
All the cats resources were used to get the fish
c)
All the cats' resources were used to get the fish
57.
I went to _______ house last night; ________ are a really nice family. You should go over ______ sometime. 
a)
there, they're, their
b)
their, they're, there 
c)
they're, there, there 
d)
their, there, they're 
58.

What is the correct way to write sentences 23 and 24?


(23) Although many of the species that once made their home on Madagascar are now extinct. (24) Scientists are still making discoveries.

a)

Many of the species that once made their home on Madagascar are now extinct, scientists, however, are still making discoveries.

b)

Although many of the species that once made their home on Madagascar are now extinct and scientists are still making discoveries.

c)

Many of the species that once made their home on Madagascar are now extinct, but there are scientists. Who are still making discoveries.

d)

Although many of the species that once made their home on Madagascar are now extinct, scientists are still making discoveries.

59.

What change should be made in sentence 13?


(13) At my previous school, where I was president of the eighth-grade class I learned a lot about what it means to organize my time effectively.

a)

Delete where

b)

Insert a comma after class

c)

Change a lot to alot

d)

Change means to had meant

60.

What change should be made in sentence 22?


(22) It isn’t easy to represent a large class day after day but I know that I am up to the challenge.

a)

Insert a comma after day after day

b)

Change that to this

c)

Change am to was

d)

No change should be made in sentence 22.