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Prep for Pre-End-of-Year Test

Total questions: 91

Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins

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1.

What is the definition of alliteration?

a)

a) A huge exaggeration

b)

b) Giving an animal human-like qualities

c)

c) The repetition of similar sounds at the beginning of words

d)

d) Two words that sound alike, but have different meanings

2.

Which sound is an example of alliteration in the sentence, 'Wendy went to Walmart to win washable face masks?

a)

a) 'A'

b)

b) 'W'

c)

c) 'T'

d)

d) 'M'

3.

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

a)

a) Vanessa’s vaccine defends her vulnerable body from the virus

b)

b) Lucy jumps at least a hundred feet in the air

c)

c) Joseph’s vaccine lowers his chances of getting the virus

4.

Which of the following phrases is an alliteration?

a)

a) She cooked her favorite food in the church

b)

b) The Philippines received million doses of vaccines

c)

c) Charlie cheats on cheat-sheets

d)

d) Mark debunks COVID-19 misinformation

5.

What is assonance?

a)

The repetition of letters in a line

b)

the repetition of letter sounds

c)

the repetition of vowel sounds

d)

the repetition of consonant sounds

6.

A repetition of consonant sounds.

a)

onomatapoeia

b)

alliteration

c)

allusion

d)

concrete

7.

Is the following assonance, alliteration or onomatopoeia?


Ruth ran rapidly to the river.

a)

assonance

b)

alliteration

c)

onomatopoeia

8.

"Her head is in the clouds."

What does this idiom mean?

a)

She is not paying attention.

b)

She is floating in the clouds.

c)

She is flying.

d)

she is dreaming

9.

"I’m all ears."

What does it mean?

a)

I’m not listening.

b)

I am listening.

c)

I have ears all over my face.

d)

I am just hearing

10.

Fleet feet sweep by sleeping geese.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Assonance

11.

The rhino and the tiger like ice cream.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Rhyme

c)

Consonance

d)

Assonance

12.
"She’s really in a pickle" is an example of which type of figurative language?
a)
Imagery
b)
Idiom
c)
Metaphor
d)
Simile
13.

A blue, new moon rose high in the sky, casting a subdued hue over the school.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Assonance

c)

Consonance

d)

None of the Above

14.

I cried, why? Why my life?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Assonance

c)

Consonance

d)

None of the Above

15.

How would allusion be defined?

a)

a reference to a famous person, place, or event

b)

words that involve one of the five senses

c)

two lines working as a unit

d)

a form or wordplay with similar sounding sounds

16.

What type of allusion is this?

a)

Mythological

b)

Biblical

c)

Literary

d)

Historical

17.

What would be the passive voice of the following sentence?

Many people of different countries speak English.

a)

English is spoke by many people of different countries

b)

English was spoken by many people of different countries

c)

English is spoken by many people of different countries

d)

English are spoke by many people of different countries

18.

Fili and Felix clean the school.

Change this sentence to passive voice.

a)

Fili and Felix cleaned the school.

b)

The school is cleaned by Fili and Felix.

c)

The school are cleaned by Fili and Felix.

19.

Which one is the passive voice of the sentence below?

a)

I'm being watched a music program

b)

A music program is watched

c)

A music program is being watching

d)

A music program is being watched by me

20.

In passive voice...

a)

The person who makes the action

b)

the noun which receives the action

c)

The expresion "by"

d)

the past verb

21.

Mary helped the boy. The passive is ...

a)

The boy is helped by Mary

b)

The boy was helped by Mary

c)

The boy is being helped by Mary

d)

The boy helps by Mary

22.

“Students are drawing the scenery now.” Change this sentence to passive voice.

a)

The scenery is being drawn by students now.

b)

The scenery are being drawn by students now.

c)

The scenery is drew by students now.

d)

The scenery are drew by students now

23.

Using elements in sentences that are grammatically similar or identical in structure, sound, or meaning

a)

climax ordering

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

alliteration

d)

parallelism

24.

a figure of speech that makes a reference to a place, person, or event...

a)

alliteration

b)

personification

c)

allusion

d)

audience contact

25.

"Let a man acknowledge his obligations to himself, his family, his country, and his God."

a)

Alliteration

b)

Parallelism

c)

Concrete

d)

Onomatopoeia

26.

Watch out for him, ladies...he's a Romeo!

a)

Personification

b)

Alliteration

c)

Concrete

d)

Allusion

27.

“As a dental hygienist, I’ve seen what infection can do. That’s why I strongly recommend flossing daily.”

Which rhetorical appeal is this?

a)

ethos

b)

logos

c)

pathos

28.
 “Mom, what if there is a gunman at school, and I have no way to communicate with you aside from my phone?”
This is an example of...
a)
pathos
b)
logos 
c)
ethos
29.

“Mom, did you know that, according to newsweek.com, having a cell phone at school does not lead to lower grades. A study of 1,700 high school students found that there is absolutely no correlation between these two things. I can have my phone without my grades suffering.”

a)

ethos

b)

logos

c)

pathos

30.
"We shall not flag or fail.  We shall go on to the end. We shall fight n France. We shall fight on the seas and oceans." 
This is an example of...
a)
a simile 
b)
personification
c)
parallelism 
31.

What is parallelism, or parallel structure?

a)

Using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. This can happen at the word, phrase, or clause level.

b)

Style of speaking or writing, determined by the choice of words by a speaker or a writer.

c)

The repetition of the same word or words at the beginning of successive phrases, clauses, or sentences.

d)

The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

32.

Which of the following is the dictionary definition or literal meaning of a word?

a)

diction

b)

denotation

c)

allusion

d)

connotation

33.

Juxtaposition is

a)

a style of speaking or writing, determined by the choice of words by a speaker or a writer.

b)

the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

c)

a figure of speech in which a speaker directly addresses an absent person or personified quality, object, or idea.

d)

a technique in which a writer ascribes human traits, ambitions, emotions, or entire behaviors to animals, non-human beings, natural phenomena, or objects.

34.
The following is an example of which type of rhetorical device?
There are roaches infesting the office of a pest control service.
a)
Personification 
b)
Juxtaposition
c)
Irony
d)
Paradox
35.

A reflection of a writer's or a speaker's attitude toward the subject matter.

a)

tone

b)

diction

c)

vernacular

d)

examples

36.

The use of a series of words, phrases, or sentences that have similar grammatical form.

a)

anaphora

b)

analogy

c)

repetition

d)

parallelism

37.

Writers or speakers connect their thinking to the reader's or audience's own ethical or moral belief.

a)

pathos

b)

logos

c)

ethos

d)

persuasion

38.

writers or speakers draw on the emotions of the reader of audience.

a)

logos

b)

pathos

c)

ethos

d)

persuasion

39.

When writers or speakers offer clear examples and proof. They develop ideas with appropriate detail, and they make sure that the readers follow the progression of ideas.

a)

logos

b)

pathos

c)

ethos

d)

persuasion

40.
An argument based on facts, evidence, or reasons
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
Rhetoric
41.
Author's attitude toward a subject/topic (examples: irritated, formal, objective, condescending, etc.)
a)
Mood
b)
Tone
c)
Antithesis
d)
Pathos
42.

Comparing two UNLIKE things WITHOUT using "like" or "as"

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Loaded language

d)

Parallelism

43.

"Alice ran into the room, into the garden, and into our hearts."

This sentence is an example of what type of rhetorical device?

a)

Antithesis

b)

Parallelism

c)

Allusion

d)

Rhetorical question

44.

Restating an idea using the SAME WORDS (Kindness is the answer. Kindness can go a long way. Kindness unites us as a nation and makes us one again)

a)

Repetition

b)

Allusion

c)

Antithesis

d)

Metaphor

45.

This refers to the writer’s use of vivid and descriptive language that appeal to the senses in order to add depth to his/her work.

a)

Description

b)

Imagery

c)

Senses

d)

Symbols

46.

Using words to engage the five senses, creating mental pictures in your mind...

a)

personifcation

b)

imagery

c)

metaphor

d)

simile

47.
Using symbols to represent ideas or qualities
a)
personification
b)
symbolism
c)
hyperbole
d)
alliteration
48.

What is connotation?

a)

Dictionary meaning

b)

Emotional meaning

c)

Theme

d)

Figurative Language

49.

What is denotation?

a)

Dictionary meaning

b)

Emotional Meaning

c)

Theme

d)

Figurative Language

50.

Which sentence has no errors in its parallel structure?

a)

Barking dogs, kittens that were meowing, and squawking parakeets greet the pet shop visitors.

b)

Barking dogs, meowing kittens, and squawking parakeets greet the pet shop visitors.

c)

Dogs that bark, kittens that meow, and parakeets squawking greet the pet shop visitors.

51.

Kimberly won’t date Tyson because he is too immature, too noisy, and _________.

Which option creates parallelism?

a)

because he picks his teeth with his fingers

b)

too impolite

c)

is the most impolite man she has ever met

d)

picking his teeth with his fingers

52.

Video games are good for people because they develop players’ thinking skills, creativity, and they stimulate the minds of the players.

a)

a) Video games are good for people because they develop players’ thinking skills, make players more creative, and stimulate players’ minds.

b)

b) Video games are good for people because they develop players’ thinking skills, help with creativity, and they stimulate the minds of the players.

c)

c) Correct as is.

d)

All are incorrect

53.
Choose the sentence that has parallel structure
a)
He came, he saw, and he received.
b)
He came, he wanted to see, but he didn't. 
c)
He came; he started to ask; he didn't want to. 
d)
He saw, didn't come or receive. 
54.
Choose the sentence that has parallel structure.
a)
The children laughed, jumped, and danced
b)
The children were laughing, jumped, and some were dancing.
55.
Choose the sentence that has parallel structure.
a)
You are not only a student but also very athletic
b)
You are not only a student but also an athlete. 
56.
Choose the correct words to make the sentence parallel.
Don would always open the mail, throw away the junk mail, and ___________.
a)
to organize the bills
b)
organizing the bills
c)
organize the bills
d)
organization of the bills
57.

Choose the sentence with parallelism.

a)

Tanjiro wanted to train and to go travelling.

b)

Tanjiro wanted to train and to travel.

58.

Choose the sentence with parallelism.

a)

I love creating videos and eating pizza.

b)

I love creating videos and to eat pizza.

59.

Gabi started the engine, released the break, and checked the seats.

a)

Parallel

b)

Not parallel

60.
What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction?
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
61.
What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a semicolon?
a)
compound sentence
b)
 complex sentence
c)
simple sentence
62.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
c)
Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
63.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.
a)
Yes 
b)
No
64.

Does this sentence need a comma?

She said you were sick but I think you're just lazy.

a)

Yes

b)

No

65.

What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?

Elizabeth Blackwell stepped onto the train.

a)

Elizabeth Blackwell stepped

b)

the train

c)

onto the train

d)

stepped onto

66.

What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?

She wrote a letter on her own stationery.

a)

wrote a letter

b)

She wrote

c)

on her own stationery

d)

own stationery

67.

What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?

Her medical bag was near the bed.

a)

Her medical bag

b)

near the bed

c)

was near the bed

d)

the bed

68.

What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?

She received a rejection letter from New York.

a)

from New York

b)

received a rejection

c)

letter from New York

d)

She received

69.

What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?

Later, a dream had come true for her.

a)

Later, a dream

b)

come true

c)

had come true

d)

for her

70.

What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?

She studied every day until sunset.

a)

until sunset

b)

She studied

c)

every day

d)

studied every day

71.

What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?

The man stood by the crib and cried.

a)

man stood by

b)

the crib and cried

c)

The man stood

d)

by the crib

72.

To infer, a reader must...

a)

use their own words to retell what the text is mostly about.

b)

locate the figurative language that is in the text.

c)

figure out something that wasn't completely explained in the text.

d)

think about how to answer a multiple choice question.

73.

What can you infer about the following:

The little boy looked sheepishly down at the ground. His mom clenched her teeth together. She couldn't believe what he had just done!

a)

He has created a beautiful painting for her.

b)

He has eaten the pie she baked for dessert.

c)

He smiled at her and said, "I love you, mama."

d)

He ate his lunch of peanut butter and jelly.

74.

What can you infer about the following:

Sofia threw on mismatched socks and forgot to brush her teeth. She ran out the door just in time to see the bus drive by.

a)

Sofia was dressing up as a clown.

b)

Sofia was practicing for the big race.

c)

Sofia was mad!

d)

Sofia's alarm didn't go off, and she was late for school.

75.

Situational Irony

a)

When the speaker says one thing but means another

b)

When the audience knows something the character does not

c)

When the opposite of what is expected is happen in a situation.

76.

Dramatic irony

a)

When the opposite of what is expected to happen, happens.

b)

When the audience knows something the character does not.

c)

When the speaker says one thing but means the opposite.

77.
Irony usually involves something that is 
a)
false
b)
silly
c)
unexpected
d)
unimportant
78.
Irony usually involves something that is 
a)
false
b)
silly
c)
unexpected
d)
unimportant
79.

Match the idiom with its real like meaning.

'I am a couch potato' means

a)

I went crazy.

b)

I am kind.

c)

I am lazy.

d)

I should focus.

80.

Match the idiom with its real like meaning.

'I have a heart of gold' means

a)

I am lazy.

b)

I went crazy.

c)

I am scared to do something.

d)

I am kind.

81.

Match the idiom with its real like meaning.

'I opened a can of worms' means

a)

I went crazy.

b)

I am scared to do something.

c)

I want to ask you a question.

d)

I started some trouble.

82.

Match the idiom with its real like meaning.

'I have cold feet' means

a)

I went crazy.

b)

I am scared to do something.

c)

I should focus.

d)

I am lazy.

83.
Authors set a TONE or MOOD in literature by conveying an emotion or emotions through _____________.
a)
pictures
b)
height
c)
words
d)
funny faces
84.
What is the "tone" of a story?
a)
The feeling the passage evokes from the reader
b)
The author, narrator, or speaker's attitude toward a subject
c)
The time and place of the story
d)
The summary of events in the story
85.
What is the tone of the following text?
"I will not!" she shouted.  "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you run away and hide, you coward!" 
a)
pleased
b)
suspicious 
c)
happy
d)
angry
86.

What is tone?

a)

is the reason an author writes about a topic.

b)

is the author's attitude towards a subject.

87.

What is purpose?

a)

is the author's attitude towards the subject.

b)

it shows feelings, emotions about a topic.

c)

is the reason an author writes about a topic.

88.
An author's purpose is...
a)
the reason an author writes
b)
the reason an author teaches
c)
author's sense of humor
d)
author's way of life. 
89.

The word scrawny, as in "Jason appeared scrawny," has a _________ connotation.

a)

positive

b)

negative

90.
McDonald's is an inexpensive meal. If you change the word inexpensive to cheap, the word now has a ____ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
91.
Kevin's interest in model cars has turned into a hobby. If you change the word hobby to obsession, the word now has a _____ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative