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Freshman FINAL Review

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 12hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The MLA in-text or parenthetical citation should be located _________________.
a)
just after the information being cited
b)
just before the information cited
c)
at the bottom of the page
d)
on the last page of the paper
2.
Select which in-text citation is PROPERLY DONE from the options below.
a)
Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately (Smith 10).
b)
Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately. (Smith 10)
c)
Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately. (Smith p.10)
d)
(Smith 10) Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately
3.
An article written by Harrison Roberts. The PDF version shows page numbers.
Which citation is CORRECT?
a)
English is cool (Roberts 33). 
b)
English is cool (Roberts, 33).
c)
Roberts believes that English is cool (p. 33). 
d)
According to Roberts, English is cool (Roberts).
4.
Janice went to the store to pick up some last minute items for the party; _____, we need to clean the house before the guests arrive.
a)
however
b)
as a result
c)
in the meantime
d)
consequently 
5.
Medical studies have proven that sun damage can lead to melanoma; ________, you should always wear protective sunscreen. 
a)
however
b)
for example
c)
therefore
d)
finally 
6.
Which of the following author names is correctly formatted for an MLA works cited page?
a)
Gary Johnson
b)
Johnson, Gary
c)
Johnson Gary
d)
Gary, Johnson
7.
Following are the first two parts of an MLA works cited page entry. Which of the choices are formatted correctly?
a)
Gary Johnson. China's left behind Children.
b)
Johnson, Gary. "China's left behind Children."
c)
Gary Johnson, "China's Left Behind Children."
d)
Johnson, Gary. "China's Left Behind Children."
8.
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.
a)
He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.
b)
He sleeps all day long.
c)
He runs away when you sweep the floor.
d)
He jumps every time the doorbell rings.
9.
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.
a)
She has a really cute monkey named Boots.
b)
Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools.
c)
Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.
d)
She usually stops Swiper from swiping. 
10.
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete. 
a)
The pros live the good life.
b)
People like professional football players make a lot of money.
c)
Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.
d)
All of us can be professional athletes. 
11.

Concluding sentences should be similar to...

a)

the title

b)

the facts

c)

the topic sentence

12.
Choose the best concluding sentence for a paragraph with this topic sentence: 
Choosing a car can be tricky unless you follow these guidelines.
a)
Choosing a car is a lot like choosing a horse.
b)
It depends on the features that you feel are most important.
c)
Following these guidelines can lead you to a satisfying purchase.
13.
Choose the best concluding sentence for a paragraph with this topic sentence: 
Education is the best thing you can do to advance your career.
a)
Careers are built on experience, skill and education.
b)
Education is necessary for professionals but not for laborers.
c)
English is a skill you can learn to advance your career.
14.
What kind of dependent clause is in red?
The book that is on the floor should be returned to the library.
a)
Adverb (Adverbial)
b)
Noun (Nominal)
c)
Adjective (Adjectival)
d)
It is not a dependent clause
15.

In the famous "balcony" scene, when Juliet says "Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?" (Act II, Sc. 2, line 33), what is she asking?

a)

Where is Romeo?

b)

Where is the night?

c)

Why don’t you like art?

d)

Why are you Romeo, a Montague?

16.
What is the gist of Juliet’s “What’s in a Name” speech 2.2.38-48?
a)
Women shouldn’t have to change their names just because they want to get married
b)
Someone’s name (or family) doesn’t define who they are
c)
If only he would change his name, we could be together
d)
He is perfect even with his nasty name
17.

The___________ is the leading character in a novel, drama, or story.

a)

Antagonist

b)

Comic Relief

c)

Foil

d)

Protagonist

18.

The chapter "Hairs" in House on Mango Street is about :

a)

How obsessed the main character is with people's hair

b)

The depiction of the character and main character family's hair

c)

The description of Cathy's hair

d)

People's hair all around the world

19.

Read this argument:

1 All spiders have eight legs.

2 Tom is a fish.

____________________

C. Tom has eight legs.

a)

This argument is valid.

b)

This argument is invalid.

20.

Read this argument:

1 I am an alien.

2 All aliens live on Neptune.

____________________

C. I live on Neptune.

a)

This argument is valid.

b)

This argument is invalid.

21.

Read this argument:

1 It snows sometimes.

2 There as a ninja peacock in Kung Fu Panda 2.

____________________

C. The queen likes bacon.

a)

This argument is valid.

b)

This argument is invalid.

22.
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
23.
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
24.
A __________ is a statement the writer is trying to prove is true. 
a)
Evidence
b)
Claim
c)
Counter-claim
d)
Conclusion
25.
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. 
26.

Which of these options is an example of a direct quote citation?

a)

Thomas Jones often says, "only a human can experience what being in space feels like, and only a human can communicate this to others."

b)

We should explore space.

c)

Is there a price to inspiration and creativity?

d)

Space exploration is not a drain on the economy.

27.

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

28.

Which one is the correct order in an essay?

a)

Introduction + Body + Conclusion

b)

Body + Conclusion + Introduction

c)

Introduction + Conclusion + Body

29.
Which academic verb tells you  to write a PERSUASIVE essay?
a)
explain
b)
persuade
c)
analyze
d)
identify
30.
Which academic verb tells you to write an EXPLANATORY essay?
a)
describe
b)
evaluate
c)
describe
d)
explain
31.
Which academic verb phrase suggests that you write a NARRATIVE piece?
a)
Explain what the...
b)
Write an essay about...
c)
Analyze the choices between...
d)
Describe a personal...
32.
Which academic verb tells you to write an COMPARATIVE essay?
a)
judge
b)
persuade
c)
explain
d)
compare
33.

The word paternity contains which of the following latin roots that means father?

a)

mater

b)

pater

c)

spect

d)

mit

34.

Prejudice and judicial contain the latin root jud that means

a)

judge

b)

good

c)

water

d)

to send

35.

The word audio and audience contain which of the following latin roots that means to hear?

a)

aqua

b)

mit

c)

bene

d)

aud

36.

If Lisa says the painting is spectacular, she means that it _____ beautiful.

a)

sounds

b)

sends

c)

looks

d)

throws

37.

Maternity has to do with being a _____.

a)

father

b)

friend

c)

sister

d)

mother

38.

Paternity has to do with being a _____.

a)

father

b)

mother

c)

sister

d)

brother

39.

Knowing that the Greek root "chron" means time can help you determine the meaning of the underlined word in this sentence: My grandpa has been suffering from chronic back pain for the last twenty years, and the doctors can't figure out why.

a)

Putting events in a timeline

b)

Something lasting a long time

c)

Something lasting a short time

d)

A device that tells time

40.
voc means
a)
against
b)
voice/to call
c)
mother
d)
to do/to make
41.
When writing a narrative essay, one might think of it as telling a 
a)
lie
b)
opinion
c)
story
d)
truth
42.
What are sensory details?
a)
Simply telling us what something looks like. 
b)
What do you smell, how does something taste, what do you hear, and what you may touch/feel.
c)
What your emotions sense
d)
writing about your emotions 
43.

What is a personal narrative?

a)

A story

b)

A story about an event or moment in your life

c)

A story about someone else's life

d)

A book about a famous person

44.

What should your personal narrative include?

a)

Incident & Reflection

b)

Incident & Response

c)

Incident, Response & Reflection

d)

None of the above

45.

Personal narratives work best when they focus on:

a)

the entire life of the writer

b)

when they focus on a long event, like an entire vacation

c)

when they focus on a brief, narrow moment of time

d)

when they are unfocused and allow the writer to ramble

46.

A strong opening designed to catch the attention of the reader is called a:

a)

Spear

b)

Hook

c)

Fishing Line

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