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ELA 7 - Final Exam Review

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A comparison of two unlike things using LIKE or AS.

a)

metaphor

b)

hyperbole

c)

simile

d)

personification

2.

A comparison of two unlike things stating that one thing IS the other.

a)

metaphor

b)

idiom

c)

simile

d)

alliteration

3.

Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects, ideas, or animals.

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

hyperbole

c)

simile

d)

personification

4.

Repetition of beginning consonant sounds in words that are close together.

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

consonance

c)

alliteration

d)

assonance

5.

Outrageous exaggeration made to emphasize a point.

a)

hyperbole

b)

pun

c)

simile

d)

oxymoron

6.

"The firework exploded in the air, making a big boom"

is an example of...

a)

personification

b)

alliteration

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

hyperbole

7.
What words would indicate a piece is written in first person?
a)
I, we, me, us
b)
they, them, you
c)
him, her, everyone
d)
form, feature, face
8.
What is a good definition of main idea?
a)
the main point of the piece
b)
a secret message
c)
a letter to your mom
d)
the worst idea yet
9.

Language in which the words mean exactly what they say is...

a)

literal

b)

figurative

10.

Language in which the words are meant to be interpreted imaginatively is...

a)

figurative

b)

literal

11.

Which of the following is an example of theme?

a)

Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

b)

Jack risked his life to save Jane.

c)

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

d)

Happiness

12.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

One person can make a difference.

b)

Missy knew she would always be grateful.

c)

The donkey was stubborn and did not change.

d)

Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

13.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.

b)

Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it.

c)

People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

d)

Jack is a follower.

14.

What is theme?

a)

message about life that the author expresses

b)

the time, location, and mood of a story

c)

sequence of events

d)

the main events

15.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

Inequality

b)

Hope

c)

Justice

d)

Your past does not define you.

16.

What does theme add to a story?

a)

A sense of location.

b)

An important message.

c)

Motivation for the characters.

d)

Dialogue for the characters.

17.

Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Some prizes aren't worth it.

b)

Overeating leads to illness.

c)

Insects value food over safety.

d)

Always send a tester.

18.

Which characterization best reinforces the theme of the importance of being prepared?

a)

The hero spends a great deal of time training to defeat a villain

b)

The hero lives in a society where every part of your life is planned out in advance

c)

The hero fights a villain who can control minds

d)

The hero keeps dreaming about the problems he faces

19.
Story:
All bicycle riders, young and old, should have the right equipment to practice bicycle safety. Bike parts such as tires and brakes must be in proper working condition.Each bicycle should have reflectors so that the rider can be seen from the front, back, and sides. A bell or horn can help prevent accidents, too. Bicycle riders should always wear a helmet to protect their head from an accident.
What is the main idea?
a)
Bicycle riders need to know hand signals.
b)
Bicycle riders need to get reflectors.
c)
Bicycle riders need the right equipment to practice bicycle safety.
d)
Bicycle riders should always wear a helmet.
20.
Main Idea:
Harry Houdini became a famous magician for his escapes from impossible traps.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?
a)
Houdini liked to travel to England to perform his magic tricks.
b)
Houdini was a very mysterious man.
c)
Houdini liked to do tricks with water.
d)
Houdini once escaped a straightjacket whilesuspended high in the air.
21.

The Southwest is hot, dry, and mountainous. This sentence is a ___________ sentence.

a)

Compound

b)

Simple

22.

The air is clear, and the colors are beautiful. This sentence is a ___________ sentence.

a)

Compound

b)

Simple

23.

Sometimes it rains hard, but often it is very dry. This sentence is a ___________ sentence.

a)

Compound

b)

Simple

24.

Since the birds were chirping.

a)

This is a dependent clause.

b)

This is an independent clause.

c)

This is a complex sentence.

25.

What word in this sentence is the subordinating conjunction?


While we ate dinner, no one looked at their phones.

a)

We

b)

ate

c)

looked

d)

while

26.

I am glad we went camping because it was so fun!

a)

This is a dependent clause.

b)

This is an independent clause.

c)

This is a complex sentence.

27.

We ate ice cream.

a)

This is a dependent clause.

b)

This is an independent clause.

c)

This is a complex sentence.

d)

We is a subordinating conjunction in this sentence.

28.

Since I studied hard, I got an A on my test!


Please select 2 answers!

a)

This is a dependent clause.

b)

This is an independent clause.

c)

This is a complex sentence.

d)

Since is the subordinating conjunction in this sentence.

29.

Even though I am nervous, I am excited to go to 4th grade!


Please select 2 answers!

a)

This is a dependent clause.

b)

This is an independent clause.

c)

This is a complex sentence.

d)

The subordinating conjunction in this sentence is 'Even though'.

30.

I really wanted to do well on the quiz because I wanted an A in the class, and I got a B last quarter.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

31.
David wanted a camera, and he was determined to buy one when he had the money.  
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
32.

The student wiped the white board that was filthy with last week’s notes.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

33.

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

When your father gets home I will explain how the window was broken and you should offer to help repair it.

a)

comma after home

comma after broken

b)

comma after father

comma after broken

c)

comma after home

comma after and

d)

No additional punctuation is needed.

34.

Which of the following sentences is written and punctuated correctly?

a)

Before we finalize the topic, for our research presentation, we should make certain we can find enough information, on it so we will receive a high score.

b)

Before we finalize the topic for our research presentation we should make certain we can find enough information on it so we will receive a high score!

c)

Before we finalize the topic for our research presentation, we should make certain we can find enough information on it so we will receive a high score.

d)

Before we finalize the topic for our research presentation, we should make certain we can find enough information on it, so we will receive a high score.

35.
Which is a list of common prepositions?
a)
about, at, down, of, to
b)
first,second,third,fourth
c)
me, you, your mamma, my cousin
d)
am,is,are ,was, were
36.

What is the prepositional phrase? The strange man parked his car by the tall trees.

a)

parked his car

b)

strange man parked

c)

by the tall trees

d)

the tall trees

37.

What is the prepositional phrase? The boy walked the dog down the busy street.

a)

walked the dog

b)

the busy street

c)

down the busy street

d)

dog down the busy

38.

What is the object of the preposition in the following sentence? Janet is sitting behind the house.

a)

Janet

b)

house

c)

behind

d)

sitting

39.

What is the object of the preposition in the following sentence? Shirley stayed inside the car.

a)

stayed

b)

inside

c)

the

d)

car

40.

What is the preposition in the sentence? There is a rider coming down the road.

a)

rider

b)

road

c)

coming

d)

down

41.
What information should MLA in-text citations include when possible? 
a)
Author's first name and page number
b)
Publication date and page number
c)
Author's last name and page number
d)
Author's first and last name
42.
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). 
43.
What kind of spacing should an MLA formatted paper have?
a)
Single
b)
Double
c)
1.5
d)
Multiple
44.
What is the name of the page where you give credit to authors whose work you used in a paper?
a)
Reference Page
b)
Works Cited
c)
Bibliography 
d)
Sources
45.
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
46.
You shouldn't use the author's last name in the citation if the author's name appears in text.
a)
True
b)
False
47.
How is the Works Cited page arranged?
a)
Alphabetically, by title of the work
b)
Alphabetically, by the author's first name
c)
Alphabetically, by the author's last name
d)
By publication year
48.
What information do you include if there is no known author of a source? 
a)
Publication date
b)
Title of the source
c)
Publisher name
d)
You do not need to cite this source
49.
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
50.
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 thesis statement
51.
What is credibility?
a)
A way to support your reasons
b)
A good website or article
c)
It means you can trust the source to be accurate and give accurate info
d)
evidence
52.
A __________ is a statement the writer is trying to prove is true. 
a)
Evidence
b)
Claim
c)
Counter-claim
d)
Conclusion
53.
Concluding statements do all of the following except
a)
End the essay. 
b)
Restate the claim. 
c)
Make a new claim. 
d)
Summarize the main points. 
54.

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

55.
What is a Counter Argument?
a)
The opposing side's opinion.
b)
The author's opinion.
c)
A clear, marble counter top.
d)
A third party's opinion.
56.
A __________ is a statement the writer is trying to prove is true. 
a)
Evidence
b)
Claim
c)
Counter-claim
d)
Conclusion
57.

Archie went to school last Monday and was surprised to find it ________; it turns out that he foolishly forgot that we had the day off!

a)

interminable

b)

sullen

c)

barren

d)

trivial

58.

You may make friends very easily, but if you continue to be so ____________, you aren't going to keep them for long.

a)

peevish

b)

upright

59.

Ready for use; at hand

a)

available

b)

cater

c)

customary

d)

dissuade

60.

Last, final; most important or extreme; eventual; basic fundamental

a)

ultimate

b)

consolidate

c)

docile

d)

entreat

61.

The young performer stole the show with her _____________ charm.

a)

inimitable

b)

prominent

c)

utmost

d)

anonymous

62.

Find the SYNONYM of the underlined word:

obtained a ticket to the tournament

a)

inflict

b)

hostile

c)

wayward

d)

procured