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Fall Semester 2021: A Year and a Half Review

Total questions: 81

Worksheet time: 3hrs 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Juan felt apprehensive about skydiving for the very first time.


The word "apprehensive" most likely means:

a)

optimistic

b)

confident

c)

calm

d)

uneasy

2.

Which sentence includes an example of a metaphor?

a)

The classroom was sweltering hot like a desert.

b)

The classroom was as noisy as a crowded airport.

c)

The classroom was a zoo on the day of the final performance.

d)

The cluttered classroom was cleaned quickly.

3.

Which sentence includes an example of alliteration?

a)

The classroom was sweltering hot like a desert.

b)

The classroom was as noisy as a crowded airport.

c)

The classroom was a zoo on the day of the final performance.

d)

The cluttered classroom was cleaned quickly.

4.

How could this sentence be written correctly using commas?

The post office which is located on Lincoln Street is closed on Sundays.

a)

The post office which is located on Lincoln Street, is closed, on Sundays.

b)

The post office which is located on Lincoln Street is closed on Sundays.

c)

The post office, which is located on Lincoln Street, is closed on Sundays.

d)

The post office, which is located, on Lincoln Street is closed on Sundays.

5.

Rewrite the following sentence to avoid the use of vague pronouns.


If the guests do not eat all the chocolates, save them for another party.

a)

Save the guests and chocolates for another party.

b)

If the guests do not eat all the chocolates, save them.

c)

Save any uneaten chocolates for another party.

d)

If there are guests left, save them chocolates.

6.

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

a)

opportunity

b)

oportunity

c)

opporttunity

d)

opporttunitty

7.

Correctly spell the following word:

(a)  

8.

What does the word "disgrace" mean as used in the text?


...he would rather see the American flag lowered in disgrace than have it stand for persecution and dishonor.

a)

shame

b)

pride

c)

honor

d)

doubt

9.

Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.


Marcus and _____ sat behind Talia.

a)

I

b)

us

c)

me

d)

them

10.

What sentence contains an intensive pronoun?

a)

The magician made himself disappear.

b)

You need to give yourself a break after all that work.

c)

The artist created the paintings herself.

d)

They made the bed all alone.

11.

Which of the following sentences are written with correct pronoun agreement.


Select all that apply.

a)

Both women do a good job at her office.

b)

Every dog likes to be walked by its owner.

c)

A number of volunteers offered their help.

d)

All of the jewlery is in their place.

12.

The word "glum" most likely means:


Mr. Lawson was glum while grading all of the work students turned in late.

a)

optimistic

b)

confident

c)

calm

d)

miserable

13.

What word is NOT spelled correctly in this sentence?


Mr. Lawson is greatful for the opportunity to teach each of you.

a)

greatful

b)

opportunity

c)

teach

d)

each

14.

The judiciary branch is designed to be the most neutral branch of the federal government, not supporting either major political party.


The word "neutral" most likely means:

a)

judgmental

b)

spayed

c)

commanding either side

d)

not helping either side

15.

What word is NOT spelled correctly in this sentence?


Mr. Lawson's classroom is supposed to be a place of piece.

a)

piece

b)

supposed

c)

classroom

d)

place

16.

What word is NOT spelled correctly in this sentence?


My dog ate the peice of cake that was left out on the table.

a)

peice

b)

cake

c)

ate

d)

table

17.

Type the correct spelling of the homophone used in this sentence.


Mr. Lawson's classroom is supposed to be a place of piece.

(a)  

18.

Type the correct spelling of the homophone used in this sentence.


My dog eight the piece of cake that was left out on the table.

(a)  

19.

Which of the following sentences are written with correct pronoun agreement.


Select all that apply.

a)

Both employees do a good job at him's office.

b)

Not every cat likes to be held by its owner.

c)

A number of students offered their help.

d)

All of the jewelry is in their place.

20.

Which of the following sentences are written with correct pronoun agreement.


Select all that apply.

a)

All pets do a good job at cheering up her owners.

b)

Few people like to fail her classes.

c)

A number of students gathered to study his notes.

d)

The kids loved the new shoes they were gifted over the break.

21.

Correctly spell the following word:

(a)  

22.

Which sentence includes an example of a metaphor?

a)

The river was flowing like the second hand on a Rolex.

b)

The Zoom call was as barren as a desert.

c)

He was a machine, built for strength, efficiency, and speed.

d)

The cluttered classroom was cleaned quickly.

23.

They grabbed (a)   coats and went to the snow.

24.

I'm always going to play soccer, (a)   it's raining or not.

25.

It's so hot outside that I can't (a)   it.

26.

The GPS is broken; she doesn't know (a)   to go.

27.

Typically, cacti are only found in the (a)  

28.

Even when annoying things happen, it is important to not (a)   your temper.

29.
What change should be made in these sentences?
My parents' names are Rick and Amy. Their really nice.
a)
change their to they're
b)
change their to there
c)
no change is needed
30.

Aidan always (a)   new people sitting at his lunch table.

31.

Jackson ate all of his lunch (a)   for the lima beans.

32.
Which sentence uses ITS correctly?
a)
The dog found its ball. 
b)
Can you believe its almost April?
33.

Mr. Lawson is competitive and doesn't like to (a)  

34.

"_____" is always a contraction meaning "it is" or "it has" but is never used to show possession.

a)

it's

b)

its

35.

I want to go to the ball, but I don't have a dress to (a)  

36.

She went _ the store with her mother.

(a)  

37.

I have (a)   older brothers.

38.
Their =
a)
possession, as in something they own.
b)
location, as in, where it is
c)
contraction, as in, they are
39.
Which sentence does NOT work for "THERE"
a)
There is always hope for those who believe.
b)
There are 16 heirs who want to win.
c)
Is there any reason why you are sad today?
d)
There best friend was the famous Harry Potter.
40.
Which sentence does NOT work for "their"?
a)
Their is never a good reason for selfishness.
b)
Their parents were from Germany.
c)
Their faces glowed with joy!
d)
Their socks got wet while playing soccer.
41.

What is the purpose of a body paragraph?

a)

Introduce your paper

b)

To provide evidence and analysis to support your thesis

c)

To convince your reader that your evidence is real

d)

None of the above

42.

What does a body paragraph include?

a)

main idea, evidence, analysis, and transition.

b)

topic, thesis, analysis, and summary

c)

hook, bridge, and thesis statement

d)

summary, example, and evidence

43.

The following sentence most likely is:

Ponyboy and his older brother Sodapop have a loving relationship.

a)

main idea

b)

evidence

c)

analysis

d)

transition

44.

The following sentences are examples of:

Ponyboy says that he is closer to Soda than he was to his parents (Hinton 2). Also, Sodapop is always taking up for Ponyboy when Darry is being hard on him (Hinton 13).

a)

main idea

b)

evidence

c)

analysis

d)

transition

45.
Which part of the plot
introduces the characters?
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising Action
c)
Climax
d)
Falling Action
46.

What is an antagonist?

a)

Chief foe or enemy of the central character

b)

Minor character

c)

"Good Guy"

d)

Always evil

47.
Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the exposition, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
a)
characters, setting 
b)
characters, falling action 
c)
climax, conflict 
d)
conflict, resolution
48.

What is a protagonist?

a)

Minor Character

b)

Central / "good guy" character

c)

Gives background information

d)

Involved in the subplot

49.

Rising Action

a)

Events leading to the climax

b)

Events after the climax

c)

Setting and background

d)

Point that hooks the reader's attention

50.

I hit my head on the low hanging (a)   yesterday.

51.

Mr. Lawson was not (a)   to stay up later than 10:00pm on a school night.

52.

I am (a)   excited for Winter Break!

53.

Has anyone (a)   my missing eyeglasses?

54.

It was hard to (a)   between the chocolate chunk and the chocolate fudge brownie ice creams.

55.

After I talked back to the teacher, my mom told me it is OK to have those thoughts, but it is not OK to say them (a)   .

56.

Cooper (a)   his food with his mouth open. Yuck!

57.

I knew I was going to be (a)   during the four hour drive to Iowa.

58.

We made it to the station just in time to (a)   our train.

59.

Criminals often are caught when they return to the (a)   of the crime.

60.

I may have mean thoughts, but I try not to say them (a)   .

61.

Darling, I love you. Will you (a)   me?

62.

Everyone was dancing and feeling (a)   at the holiday party.

63.

I do not like it when expectations (a)   from week to week and are not consistent.

64.

An easy tip for writing a topic sentence is to...

a)

use the exact language (and spelling) from the prompt

b)

add a bunch of spicy, flavorful words

c)

walk your reader through your life story before getting to the point

65.

It is OK to share your opinion, but...

a)

you need to back it up with examples and explanations

b)

facts and examples are just fake news

c)

the people who disagree with you are wrong so you do not need to explain yourself

66.
The best definition of theme is...
a)
The lesson the author is teaching. 
b)
The message the author is sending.
c)
A word that summarizes the story.
d)
The character's main problem.
67.
What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA. 
a)
Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.
b)
Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
68.

A figure of speech that combines opposite or contradictory terms in a brief phrase (ex. Jumbo shrimp)

a)

imagery

b)

point of view

c)

cliche

d)

oxymoron

69.

a sentence expressing strong feeling, usually punctuated with an exclamation mark

a)

interrogative

b)

imperative

c)

declarative

d)

exclamatory

70.

Which of the following types of questions will be on the ACAP?


Choose all that apply!

a)

Multiple Choice

b)

Drop down answers

c)

Written Response (essay)

d)

Check Box

71.

What tools are provided on the ACAP test at the top of the webpage?


Choose all that apply!

a)

Pointer

b)

Cross-Off

c)

Line Guide

d)

Pause

72.

The reason something happens and the result of it happening.

a)

cause and effect

b)

compare and contrast

c)

setting and theme

d)

drama and argument

73.

A text structure that presents a problem and offers solutions to solve the problem.

a)

compare and contrast

b)

cause and effect

c)

theme and drama

d)

problem and solution

74.

arranged in order of time

a)

typographical

b)

geographical

c)

chronological

d)

nonsensical

75.

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail for the following topic sentence?


The town of Millville has always helped less fortunate families.

a)

Millville cooks meals for the needy people during the holidays.

b)

The town donates toys to the needy children.

c)

The Millville shelter donated clothing to the homeless last year.

d)

Millville has stopped providing assistance to poor families.

76.

Which dialogue statement is written correctly?

a)

“Today is Friday.” Said Mrs. Jones.

b)

“Today is Friday,” said Mrs. Jones.

c)

“Today is Friday”! said Mrs. Jones!

d)

“Today is Friday.” said Mrs. Jones.

77.

What type of figurative language is underlined in the following passage:

“He settled the nest in place once more and hit the rock with a series of blows, as fast as he could. The sparks flowed like a golden waterfall.”

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

personification

78.

What type of figurative language is underlined in the following passage:

“His throat tried to throw it back up, his whole body seemed to convulse with it, but his stomach took it, held it, and demanded more.”

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

onomatopoeia

79.

Which word means: the quality of being certain to happen

a)

inevitability

b)

berate

c)

repent

d)

appalling

80.

Short answer:

What will you remember from our time together this year?

4 lines
81.

Which sentence includes an example of a metaphor?

a)

On her path to becoming Black Panther, Shuri meets Bast, the Panther God, and arrogantly declares her worthiness rather than being humble.

b)

Walk like a god and your goddess will come to you.

c)

My classroom is a piece of Wakanda searching for its own Black Panther.

d)

The quick cat curled up and cried out.