Worksheets2nd Semester Final
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
How would you correct this sentence to use parallel structure?
Enjoyment of poetry often involves listening to the sounds, appreciating the word choice, and you should pay attention to the theme.
Change listening to to listen.
Delete you should and change pay to paying.
Change appreciating to you should appreciate.
No change is needed.
Which sentence uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?
Everyone who reads Macbeth has their favorite scene.
Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth could not rid the blood from his or her hands.
Did any of Macduff's children live to see their father again?
Each of the warriors had their armor disguised behind tree branches.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
You may need to know a little about Trinidad, before you read V.S. Naipaul's storeis.
If you like Agatha Christie's mysteries but have read them all, you might try those of Dorothy Sayers.
In the movie version of Jane Eyre the screenwriter changed some of the characters, settings, and events.
R. K. Narayan grew up in India and set most of his stories there, however, he usually wrote them in English.
Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?
Both Nadine Gordimer and Doris Lessing writes stories about Africa.
Many of Wole Soyinka's works tell of changing times in his native Nigeria.
Conflict within societies and between nations are central to Chinua Achebe's fiction.
Are either Soyinka or Gordimer a Nobel Prize winner?
Which rewording corrects the misplaced or dangling modifier in this sentence? Serving as poet laureate, many of Tennyson's poems celebrated historical events.
Serving as poet laureate, Tennyson's poems in many cases celebrated historical events.
Many of Tennyson's poems, serving as poet laureate, celebrated historical events.
Many of Tennyson's poems celebrated historical events, serving as poet laureate.
Serving as poet laureate, Tennyson wrote many poems that celebrated historical events.
Read this passage from a speech made by England's Prime Minister Winston Churchill a few months after France, Britain's ally in World War II, fell to Nazi Germany. Our task is not only to win the battle - but to win the War. After this battle in France abates its force, there will come the battle for our island - for all that Britain is, and all that Britain means. that will be the struggle. In that supreme emergency we shall not hesitate to take every step, even the most drastic, to call forth from our people the last ounce and the last inch of effort of which they are capable. The interests of property, the hours of labor, are nothing compared with the struggle for life and honor, for right and freedom, to which we have vowed ourselves.
Based on the word choice and other details in this passage, what is the main purpose of this speech?
to define British rights and freedoms
to confuse Britain's enemies
to inspire the British public
to inspire French resistance
Read this passage from a speech made by England's Prime Minister Winston Churchill a few months after France, Britain's ally in World War II, fell to Nazi Germany. Then respond to the question below. Our task is not only to win the battle - but to win the War. After this battle in France abates its force, there will come the battle for our island - for all that Britain is, and all that Britain means. that will be the struggle. In that supreme emergency we shall not hesitate to take every step, even the most drastic, to call forth from our people the last ounce and the last inch of effort of which they are capable. The interests of property, the hours of labor, are nothing compared with the struggle for life and honor, for right and freedom, to which we have vowed ourselves.
Which of these political assumptions does Churchill make in this passage?
The public cares more about the economy than about freedom.
the interests of property and hours of labor are not important to the public.
Because Britain is an island, its people can resist invasion.
The public will support the war effort if they are inspired and kept informed.
Read this passage from a speech made by England's Prime Minister Winston Churchill a few months after France, Britain's ally in World War II, fell to Nazi Germany. Then respond to the question below. Our task is not only to win the battle - but to win the War. After this battle in France abates its force, there will come the battle for our island - for all that Britain is, and all that Britain means. that will be the struggle. In that supreme emergency we shall not hesitate to take every step, even the most drastic, to call forth from our people the last ounce and the last inch of effort of which they are capable. The interests of property, the hours of labor, are nothing compared with the struggle for life and honor, for right and freedom, to which we have vowed ourselves.
Which rhetorical device does Churchill use to achieve clarity and make his argument more persuasive?
rhetorical questions
parallel structure
irony
informal expressions
Read this passage from a speech made by England's Prime Minister Winston Churchill a few months after France, Britain's ally in World War II, fell to Nazi Germany. Then respond to the question below. Our task is not only to win the battle - but to win the War. After this battle in France abates its force, there will come the battle for our island - for all that Britain is, and all that Britain means. that will be the struggle. In that supreme emergency we shall not hesitate to take every step, even the most drastic, to call forth from our people the last ounce and the last inch of effort of which they are capable. The interests of property, the hours of labor, are nothing compared with the struggle for life and honor, for right and freedom, to which we have vowed ourselves.
Which of Churchill's phrases most clearly appeals to the emotions of his audience?
after this battle
will be the struggle
shall not hesitate
struggle for life and honor
Read this passage from a speech made by England's Prime Minister Winston Churchill a few months after France, Britain's ally in World War II, fell to Nazi Germany. Then respond to the question below. Our task is not only to win the battle - but to win the War. After this battle in France abates its force, there will come the battle for our island - for all that Britain is, and all that Britain means. that will be the struggle. In that supreme emergency we shall not hesitate to take every step, even the most drastic, to call forth from our people the last ounce and the last inch of effort of which they are capable. The interests of property, the hours of labor, are nothing compared with the struggle for life and honor, for right and freedom, to which we have vowed ourselves.
Which of his listeners' concerns does Churchill most clearly anticipate and try to ease in this passage?
their concern that he is newly elected
their concern that warfare brings economic hardship
their concern that Britain is so close to France
their concern that they may not be a le to win the war
Read these lines from Act II, Scene i, of The Tragedy of Macbeth, Then, answer the question.
Banquo: How goes the night, boy?
Fleance: The moon is down; I have not heard the clock.
Banquo: And she goes down at twelve.
Fleance: I take ‘t, ‘tis later, sir.
Banquo: Hold, take my sword. There’s husbandry in heaven. Their candles are all out. Take thee that too. A heavy summons lies like lead upon me, And yet I would not sleep. Merciful powers, Restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature Gives way to in repose!
What is the main impact of opening Act II with this exchange between Banquo and Fleance?
It emphasizes the love between father and son.
It helps show the innocence of King Duncan.
It reveals the splendor of the castle setting.
It helps establish the eeriness of the night.
Read these lines from Act II, Scene i, of The Tragedy of Macbeth, Then, answer the question.
Banquo: How goes the night, boy?
Fleance: The moon is down; I have not heard the clock.
Banquo: And she goes down at twelve.
Fleance: I take ‘t, ‘tis later, sir.
Banquo: Hold, take my sword. There’s husbandry in heaven. Their candles are all out. Take thee that too. A heavy summons lies like lead upon me, And yet I would not sleep. Merciful powers, Restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature Gives way to in repose!
In the lines presented in Part A, Banquo speaks of “cursed thoughts” that keep him from sleeping. What earlier event has most likely caused these “cursed thoughts”?
the murder of King Duncan
the encounter with the witches
the bloodshed in the recent battle
the former Thane of Cawdor's treason
Read these lines from Act II, Scene ii, of The Tragedy of Macbeth, Then, answer the question.
Lady Macbeth: Who was it that thus cried? Why, worthy Thane.
You do unbend your noble strength, to think
So brainsickly of things. Go get some water,
And wash this filthy witness from your hand.
Why did you bring these daggers from the place?
They must lie there: go carry them, and smear
The sleepy grooms with blood.
What is the main effect of the use of blank verse to structure these lines spoken by Lady Macbeth?
stressing the last word in each line
emphasizing Lady Macbeth's strong feelings
capturing the natural rhythm of spoken English
allowing Shakespeare to abandon the use of iambic pentameter
Read these lines from Act II, Scene ii, of The Tragedy of Macbeth, Then, answer the question.
Lady Macbeth: Who was it that thus cried? Why, worthy Thane.
You do unbend your noble strength, to think
So brainsickly of things. Go get some water,
And wash this filthy witness from your hand.
Why did you bring these daggers from the place?
They must lie there: go carry them, and smear
The sleepy grooms with blood.
In the lines in Part A, what does Shakespeare’s use of blank verse indicate about Lady Macbeth?
She has a deeply poetic nature.
She is a high-born character.
She is poorly educated.
She is ruled by fate.
Which of the following are the best statements of a theme, or message, of the poem “The Charge of the Light Brigade”? Choose two options.
Combat is often a result of blundering.
Soldiers can exhibit an unquestioning courage.
War has changed over historical eras
Commanders do not share in the danger of combat.
The sacrifices of soldiers must be remembered.
Which quotation from the poem, The Charge of the Light Brigade, does not express how the themes, "Soldiers can exhibit an unquestioning courage" and "The sacrifices of soldiers must be remembered" interact and build on one another?
Boldly they rode and well,
Into the jaws of Death, . . . .
Honor the Light Brigade,
Noble six hundred!
. . . Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die.
Cannon in front of them Volleyed and thundered.
Read the following passage.
The soldiers on horseback charged forward. A ravine seemed to come out of nowhere. The soldiers reared back and assessed the situation. Might the horses be able to make the leap across the ravine?
Based on context, what is the most likely meaning of the word ravine as it is used in the passage?
a wide river
a narrow valley
a small hill
a cliff wall
The soldiers on horseback charged forward. A ravine seemed to come out of nowhere. The soldiers reared back and assessed the situation. Might the horses be able to make the leap across the ravine?
Think about the meaning of the underlined word in the passage above. Which of the following phrases from the passage provides context that can best be used to decide on the correct meaning?
charged forward
come out of nowhere
soldiers reared back
make the leap across
Read the following sentence and the dictionary entry that follows.
It would be many leagues before they arrived at their destination.
league (LEEG) n. 1. association of nations or other political entities; 2. association of persons or groups united by a common interest; 3. class or category; 4. unit of distance of about 2.4 to 4.6 miles
Which of the following dictionary entries provides the correct definition of league as it is used in the sentence?
definition 1
definition 2
definition 3
definition 4
Each of the following lines describe the mud in “The Song of the Mud.” Which line presents a tone of irony?
That has no respect for destruction and muzzles the bursting shells
The slimy inveterate nuisance, / that fills the trenches,
He wears it as a king wears the ermine that bores him.
The impertinent, the intrusive, the ubiquitous, the unwelcome
Wilfred Owen titled his poem “Dulce et Decorum Est,” which comes from this line in the Roman poet Horace’s work Odes: “Dulce et decorum est / Pro patria mori.” The English translation is “It is sweet and honorable to die for one’s country.” Which of the following statements best describes the title of “Dulce et Decorum Est”?
The title is a literal statement because the poem shows great patriotism.
The title is ironic because the poem describes the opposite, the terrible suffering in war.
The title uses vivid words because it clearly describes the sights and sounds of battle.
The title conveys the poet's tone because states the poet's attitude toward war.
Study the context around the word impertinent in the sentences below.e sentences below.
It is impertinent to suggest leading a group or club very shortly after you join it. If you immediately propose taking a leadership role, others are likely to find you rude and controlling.
Which of the following meanings is the best meaning of impertinent as used in the lines above?
disrespectful
irrelevant
absurd
assuming leadership
Read this sentence and the dictionary definition that follows it.
There was so much zest and energy in the candidate’s campaign that I decided to volunteer for her.
Which dictionary meaning of zest is used in the sentence above?zest 1. enjoyment; 2. interest, charm; 3. enthusiasm; 4. agreeable, sharp flavor
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2
3
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From Gulliver's Travels:
Reldresal tells Gulliver that the Lilliputian philosophers do not believe there are earthly kingdoms inhabited by people of Gulliver’s size. Which statement best describes why the Lilliputians would prefer to believe that Gulliver came from another world?
They are sure that Lilliput and Blefescu are the most important kingdoms on earth.
They are intrigued by the idea that Gulliver comes from the moon or the stars.
They have never seen or heard of another person like Gulliver.
They fear the consequences if others of Gulliver's size visited Lilliput.
From Gulliver's Travels:
Reldresal tells Gulliver that the Lilliputian philosophers do not believe there are earthly kingdoms inhabited by people of Gulliver’s size.
Which lines from the text best support the correct answer to why the Lilliputians would prefer to believe that Gulliver came from another world?
O]ur philosophers are in much doubt, and would rather conjecture that you dropped from the moon, or one of the stars. . . .
[I]t is certain, that a hundred mortals of your bulk would in a short time destroy all the fruits and cattle of his majesty's dominions. . . .
[B]esides, our histories of six thousand moons make no mention of any other regions than the two great empires of Lilliput and Blefuscu.
W]e have heard you affirm, that there are other kingdoms and states in the world inhabited by human creatures as large as yourself . . . .
Read this passage from Gulliver’s Travels, and then answer the question.
We apprehend his imperial highness, the heir to the crown, to have some tendency towards the high heels; at least we can plainly discover that one of his heels is higher than the other, which gives him a hobble in his gait.
Based on this description of political conflict in Lilliput, which of the following best describes Swift’s opinion of the political conflicts in his country at the time?
He believes that his country's political conflicts are rooted in trivial or petty issues.
He believes that his country's political conflicts can be understood through reasoning.
He believes that his country's political conflicts stem from clearly observable differences.
He fears that his country's leaders do not support his own political position.
Read this sentence, and then answer the question.
Most of the staff interpreted the manager’s dictate to mean that their employment status would be affected by how they dressed.
Which of the following is the most likely meaning of the word dictate as it appears in the sentence?
an order
a piece of advice
to issue a command
to speak to be recorded
Read the dictionary entry, and then answer the question.
dictate (dik TAYT) v. 1. to say aloud for transcription; 2. to direct or command; n. 1. a command or directive; 2. a guiding principle
Which definition clarifies the precise meaning of the word dictate as it is used in this sentence: Most of the staff interpreted the manager’s dictate to mean that their employment status would be affected by how they dressed. ?
verb definition 1
verb definition 2
noun definition 1
noun definition 2
Read this sentence, and then answer the question.
Others on staff claimed that this interpretation was a stretch on her memo, which read, “Those who succeed always dress professionally.”
Which of the following is the most likely meaning of the word stretch as used in the sentence?
extension
misinterpretation
refinement
addition
Read the dictionary entry and then answer the question.
stretch (STRECH) n. 1. an uninterrupted period of time; 2. an extension of one’s body or limbs; 3. a distortion caused by going beyond a proper limit; 4. an excessive demand
Which definition clarifies the precise meaning of the word stretch as it is used in this sentence: Others on staff claimed that this interpretation was a stretch on her memo, which read, “Those who succeed always dress professionally.”
definition 1
definition 2
definition 3
definition 4
Macbeth, by William Shakespeare was a tragedy. In general, tragedy involves what?
Hilarious but ridiculous comedy
The ruin of the leading characters
Critisisms of social, economic, or political problems
A happy ending where justice is served
Select the response which best defines a tragic hero.
A Tragic Hero .....?
has a weakness of personality which causes him or her to make unfortunate choices
is a humorous character introduced to relieve the seriousness or emotional intensity of the play
is a contrast between what the audience perceives and what a character does not know
the weakness in character which causes the downfall of a tragic hero
none of these choices
In a tragedy, a tragic flaw, known as hamartia, is
an error during the production of the drama
A contrast between what the audience perceives and what a character does not know
The weakness in character which causes the downfall of a tragic hero
Both B & C are correct
Which of the following is cited correctly in MLA style?
Aers and Stanley stress "the urgency of recovering [the] cultural context" of fourteenth-century English thought regarding religion (1996, p. 271).
Aers and Stanley stress "the urgency of recovering [the] cultural context" of fourteenth-century English thought regarding religion (271).
Aers and Stanley (1996) stress "the urgency of recovering [the] cultural context" of fourteenth-century English thought regarding religion (p. 271).
Aers and Stanley stress "the urgency of recovering [the] cultural context" (271) of fourteenth-century English thought regarding religion.
What does a MLA in-text citation include in parentheses when the source is quoted directly and the author's name is not mentioned in the text?
Author and publication year: (Doe, 2007)
Author, publication year, and page number (preceded by p.): (Doe, 2007, p. 25)
Author and page number separated by a comma: (Doe, 25)
Author and page number without intervening punctuation (Doe 25)
