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ENG I STUDY GUIDE (FINAL EXAM - C3,S1)

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 26mins

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1.

Read this sentence from paragraph 11.


"Tomorrow, I'll sell this nugget to a pawnshop for maybe seventy yuan - about one one-thousandth what I paid for it."


This sentence helps the reader know that the word pittance in paragraph 2 means-

a)

a temporary holder of value

b)

an insignificant amount of money

c)

an exchange of goods

d)

a failed investment

2.

What can the reader conclude from paragraph 3?

a)

The author's education did not fully prepare him for living in the real world.

b)

The author was better at sports than at academics while growing up.

c)

Educational priorities at elite schools differ from those in publi schools.

d)

Students in England are required to attend school through the university level.

3.

Which word in paragraph 3 means “given but not returned”?

a)

savored

b)

unrequited

c)

furtive

d)

sorrow

4.

Read the dictionary entry shown above.


Which definition best matches the use of the word validated in paragraph 3?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

5.

What is the most effective way to combine sentences 3 and 4?

a)

But online networking, which is very popular with teens today, promotes short, superficial

connections.

b)

But online networking promotes short, superficial connections, it is very popular with teens

today.

c)

But online networking that promotes short, superficial connections, it is very popular with

teens today.

d)

But online networking promotes short, superficial connections with teens today, which it is

very popular.What is the most effective way to combine sentences 3 and 4?

6.

What can the reader conclude from the interaction between the pitching coach and Cameron Varga in paragraphs 17 through 20?

a)

The pitching coach wants his players to always strive to improve.

b)

The pitching coach is mainly concerned about winning games quickly.

c)

Varga is confident in his ability to succeed in Florida.

d)

Varga’s number of pitches will decrease as his speed increases.

7.

Which definition most closely matches the use of the word clout in paragraph 3?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

8.

Simon needs a sentence to help close his paper. Which sentence could be added to the very end of this paper to help bring it to an effective conclusion?

a)

If you own or have access to a bicycle, it might just be the perfect time for you to start riding it to school or work.

b)

Bicycling is clearly the most effective form of transportation, and we should encourage all riders to participate actively.

c)

I’m convinced that requiring bicyclists to register and license their bikes would result in safer streets and happier travels for all.

d)

In closing, it’s time for us to add some rules and regulations that all bicyclists will be able to follow and that motorists will appreciate.

9.

Read the quotations.

What is the main difference in the attitude of these two narrators toward the wildness they observe in the snake and the cattle?

a)

In the poem, the narrator’s attitude is companionability, while in the excerpt the narrator’s attitude is detached disapproval.

b)

In the poem, the narrator’s attitude is instinctive fear, while in the excerpt the narrator’s attitude is gladness and joy.

c)

In the poem, the narrator’s attitude is intellectual curiosity, while in the excerpt the narrator’s attitude is sympathy and regret.

d)

In the poem, the narrator’s attitude is terror and revulsion, while in the excerpt the narrator’s attitude is superiority and dominance.

10.

Choose the correct sentence

a)

Some penguins would try to groom themselves because they swallowed the toxic oil and died.

b)

Attempting to groom themselves were some penguins, who swallowed the toxic oil and died.

c)

While attempting to groom themselves, some penguins swallowed the toxic oil and died.

d)

Some penguins would try to groom themselves, they swallowed the toxic oil and died.

11.

Choose the correct sentence

a)

Attempting one shallow takeoff after another and each time banging itself against the glass.

b)

It attempted one shallow takeoff after another. Each time banging itself against the class.

c)

Attempting one shallow take off after another. Each time it banged itself against the glass.

d)

It attempted on shallow takeoff after another, each time banging itself against the glass.

12.

Choose the correct sentence

a)

In addition to electing leaders, voters get to say yes or no to questions. That are related to their local communities.

b)

In addition to electing leaders, voters get to say yes or no to questions, they are related to their local communities.

c)

In addition to electing leaders, voters get to say yes or no to questions related to their local communities.

d)

Sentence 18 and 19 are written correctly in the paper.

13.

Choose the correct sentence

a)

The 11-year old also began writing a diary it detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

b)

The 11-year old also began writing a diary. With details what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

c)

The 11-year old also began writing a diary that detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

d)

The sentence are written correctly in the paper.

14.

Choose the correct sentence

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, scientist are still making discoveries.

15.

Choose the correct answer

a)

Amy Cuddy did a study on how "power poses" affect people she is a social psychologist at Harvard University.

b)

Amy Cuddy did a study on how "power poses" affect people, a social psychologist at the Harvard University.

c)

Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist at Harvard University, did a study on how "power poses" affect people.

d)

Amy Cuddy did a study, at Harvard University and with a social psychologist, on how "power poses" affect people.

16.

Choose the correct sentence

a)

It had been over a period of six months, the turbine produced up to 211 gallons of water per day.

b)

Because it had been over a period of six months, the turbine produced up to 211 gallons of water per day.

c)

Over the period of six months, the turbine produced up to 211 gallons of water per day.

d)

The turbine produced up to 211 gallons of water per day, this was over a period of six months.

17.

choose the correct sentence

a)

He was baffled by the idea of discarding perfectly good soap, Kayongo asked the hotel for an explanation.

b)

While baffled by the idea of discarding perfectly good soap. Kayongo asked the hotel for an explanation.

c)

Baffled by the idea of discarding perfectly good soap, Kayongo asked the hotel for an explanation.

d)

The sentences are written correctly in the paper.

18.

Choose the correct answer

a)

Although Uganda is recovering from years of war, the nation is still plagued by poverty. With many workers earning no more than a dollar a day.

b)

Although Uganda is recovering from years of war. The nation is still plagued by poverty, and many workers earn no more than a dollar a day.

c)

Although Uganda is recovering from years of war, the nation is still plagued by poverty. Many workers earn no more than a dollar a day.

d)

The sentence is written correctly in the paper.

19.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

For the rest of the day, neither of us spoke, and it was obvious. That she was no happier about the arrangements than I was.

b)

For the rest of the day, neither of us spoke it was obvious that she was no happier about the arrangements than I was.

c)

For the rest of the day, neither of us spoke. Which made it obvious that she was no happier about the arrangement than I was.

d)

For the rest of the day, neither of us spoke. It was obvious that she was no happier about the arrangements than I was.