WorksheetsEnd of the Year Review Part 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
Literary Text
“After Twenty Years,” O. Henry
Read this passage from the story “After Twenty Years” by O. Henry. Then, answer the question(s).
(1) The policeman on the beat moved up the avenue impressively. (2) The impressiveness was habitual and not for show, for spectators were few. (3) The time was barely 10 o’clock at night, but chilly gusts of wind with a taste of rain in them had well nigh de-peopled the streets.
(4) Trying doors as he went, twirling his club with many intricate and artful movements, turning now and then to cast his watchful eye adown the pacific thoroughfare, the officer, with his stalwart form and slight swagger, made a fine picture of a guardian of the peace. (5) The vicinity was one that kept early hours. (6) Now and then you might see the lights of a cigar store or an all-night lunch counter; but the majority of the doors belonged to business places that had long since been closed.
From which part of the story’s plot does this passage most likely come?
a.
the exposition, which often describes the setting
b.
the rising action, which introduces the conflict
c.
the climax, the story’s turning point
d.
the resolution, the conclusion of a story
Literary Text
“After Twenty Years,” O. Henry
Read this passage from the story “After Twenty Years” by O. Henry. Then, answer the question(s).
(1) The policeman on the beat moved up the avenue impressively. (2) The impressiveness was habitual and not for show, for spectators were few. (3) The time was barely 10 o’clock at night, but chilly gusts of wind with a taste of rain in them had well nigh de-peopled the streets.
(4) Trying doors as he went, twirling his club with many intricate and artful movements, turning now and then to cast his watchful eye adown the pacific thoroughfare, the officer, with his stalwart form and slight swagger, made a fine picture of a guardian of the peace. (5) The vicinity was one that kept early hours. (6) Now and then you might see the lights of a cigar store or an all-night lunch counter; but the majority of the doors belonged to business places that had long since been closed.
Why is the policeman walking along the street and checking the doors of the buildings that he passes?
a.
He is trying to find out if a criminal is hiding in one of the buildings.
b.
He is trying to prove to anyone watching that he is doing his job.
c.
He is hungry and wants to find an all-night lunch counter that is open.
d.
He is making sure that the doors are locked and the businesses are safe.
Informational Text
Description
Read this passage, and answer the question(s).
Lake Louise is part of Banff National Park in southern Alberta, Canada. The lake is about a mile and a half long and a third of a mile wide. Visitors find it quiet and peaceful at Lake Louise. The smooth waters mirror the surrounding landscape, creating breathtaking views. More people visit Lake Louise than any other location in the Canadian Rockies.
What is the most reasonable conclusion that readers can draw from this passage?
a.
Lake Louise is close to the border between Canada and the United States.
b.
The Canadian Rockies have many beautiful lakes.
c.
Lake Louise, with its unspoiled beauty, deserves more environmental protection.
d.
The main reason that Lake Louise attracts visitors is its spectacular scenery.
Informational Text
Description
Read this passage, and answer the question(s).
Lake Louise is part of Banff National Park in southern Alberta, Canada. The lake is about a mile and a half long and a third of a mile wide. Visitors find it quiet and peaceful at Lake Louise. The smooth waters mirror the surrounding landscape, creating breathtaking views. More people visit Lake Louise than any other location in the Canadian Rockies.
Identify two central ideas in the passage.
a.
Visitors find Lake Louise quiet, peaceful, and beautiful.
b.
Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest national park.
c.
Banff National Park is home to elk, bears, caribou, wolverines, and lynx.
d.
Lake Louise is named after the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria.
e.
Lake Louise is a popular tourist destination.
Literary Text
Drama
Read the dialogue below, and answer the question(s).
(During the break between classes, LEE approaches CHANDRA, who is getting a book out of her locker.)
LEE: Hi, Chandra.
CHANDRA: Hi, Lee. Are you getting used to this new school yet?
LEE (hesitantly): Well, I’m finding my classes all right, but ... (whispers) Is it always this weird around here? (Suddenly, a herd of white mice races down the hallway, followed by a biology teacher waving a butterfly net.)
CHANDRA: Weird? (She closes her locker door and spins the tumbler.) Not sure what you mean. See you around, Lee! (As she walks away, a white mouse sticks its head out of her backpack and waves goodbye to Lee.)
What purpose or purposes do the stage directions in this passage serve? Choose the answer that identifies all the purposes that apply.
I. They describe the setting of the scene.
II. They describe what a character looks like.
III. They tell how a character is supposed to speak.
IV. They tell how a character is supposed to move across the stage.
a.
I, III, and IV
b.
II and III
c.
II and IV
d.
only I
Literary Text
Drama
Read the dialogue below, and answer the question(s).
(During the break between classes, LEE approaches CHANDRA, who is getting a book out of her locker.)
LEE: Hi, Chandra.
CHANDRA: Hi, Lee. Are you getting used to this new school yet?
LEE (hesitantly): Well, I’m finding my classes all right, but ... (whispers) Is it always this weird around here? (Suddenly, a herd of white mice races down the hallway, followed by a biology teacher waving a butterfly net.)
CHANDRA: Weird? (She closes her locker door and spins the tumbler.) Not sure what you mean. See you around, Lee! (As she walks away, a white mouse sticks its head out of her backpack and waves goodbye to Lee.)
What do readers learn from Chandra’s final line of dialogue?
a.
She is new to the school, just like Lee.
b.
She tries not to show that she dislikes Lee.
c.
She finds nothing strange about the school.
d.
She keeps her pet mouse in her backpack.
Read the dictionary entry, and answer the question(s).
arena (uh REE nuh) n. 1. a central area used for sports or other forms of entertainment and surrounded by seats for spectators 2. a field of competition or activity adj. taking place in an arena, as in arena football [From the Latin harena, or “sand”; in ancient times, sand was spread on the grounds where competitions of combat were held.]
According to information in this entry, which two activities would be most likely to take place in an arena?
a.
a hike
b.
an art show
c.
a soccer game
d.
a circus
Dictionary Entry
Read the dictionary entry, and answer the question(s).
arena (uh REE nuh) n. 1. a central area used for sports or other forms of entertainment and surrounded by seats for spectators 2. a field of competition or activity adj. taking place in an arena, as in arena football [From the Latin harena, or “sand”; in ancient times, sand was spread on the grounds where competitions of combat were held.]
According to the word history, what is the origin of the word arena?
a.
It comes from a form of combat in ancient Rome.
b.
It comes from the name of a famous gladiator.
c.
It comes from a Latin word meaning “sand.”
d.
It comes from a cheer used by spectators at ancient games.
News Article
Read the passage, and answer the question(s).
(1) The Wilshire Neighborhood association wants to put speed bumps on Fremont Avenue. (2) Construction for the project will cost $600 per speed bump. (3) According to supporters, speed bumps will slow down traffic and will make Fremont Avenue a pleasanter place for pedestrians. (4) The rest of the neighborhood is not convinced. (5) The future of the project is in doubt. (6) People worry that the speed bumps will make traffic on the avenue seem even worse than it is now.
Which sentence includes an error in capitalization?
a.
sentence 1
b.
sentence 2
c.
sentence 3
d.
sentence 6
News Article
Read the passage, and answer the question(s).
(1) The Wilshire Neighborhood association wants to put speed bumps on Fremont Avenue. (2) Construction for the project will cost $600 per speed bump. (3) According to supporters, speed bumps will slow down traffic and will make Fremont Avenue a pleasanter place for pedestrians. (4) The rest of the neighborhood is not convinced. (5) The future of the project is in doubt. (6) People worry that the speed bumps will make traffic on the avenue seem even worse than it is now.
How should you correct the error in sentence 3?
a.
Change will slow down to have slowed down.
b.
Change pleasanter to more pleasantly.
c.
Change pleasanter to more pleasant.
d.
The sentence is correct as is.
News Article
Read the passage, and answer the question(s).
(1) The Wilshire Neighborhood association wants to put speed bumps on Fremont Avenue. (2) Construction for the project will cost $600 per speed bump. (3) According to supporters, speed bumps will slow down traffic and will make Fremont Avenue a pleasanter place for pedestrians. (4) The rest of the neighborhood is not convinced. (5) The future of the project is in doubt. (6) People worry that the speed bumps will make traffic on the avenue seem even worse than it is now.
Which sentence contains a compound predicate?
a.
sentence 1
b.
sentence 2
c.
sentence 3
d.
sentence 6
News Article
Read the passage, and answer the question(s).
(1) The Wilshire Neighborhood association wants to put speed bumps on Fremont Avenue. (2) Construction for the project will cost $600 per speed bump. (3) According to supporters, speed bumps will slow down traffic and will make Fremont Avenue a pleasanter place for pedestrians. (4) The rest of the neighborhood is not convinced. (5) The future of the project is in doubt. (6) People worry that the speed bumps will make traffic on the avenue seem even worse than it is now.
Suppose that you want to combine sentences 4 and 5 into a complex sentence. Which subordinating conjunction would be the best way to begin the new sentence?
a.
When
b.
Even though
c.
In order that
d.
Because
Newsletter
Read this passage from a city newsletter. Then, answer the question(s).
At a city council hearing last Monday, townspeople discussed the future of the aging Valleyville Library. The building was constructed in 1923. It was partially renovated in 1963. Joe Quaglyn, representing a group in favor of demolishing the library building, characterized the structure as “decrepit.” He added, “It detracts from the downtown.” Fran Dgznori argued that the structure should be saved. “That venerable edifice had many distinguished guests, including a U.S. president,” she said. Mo Park argued, “The library is a historic treasure. It has elements of vintage architecture.”
In the passage, which of the underlined synonyms for old has a negative connotation?
a.
aging
b.
decrepit
c.
venerable
d. vintage
Science Article
Read the passage. Then, answer the question(s).
What snack do you eat inside out? Popcorn, of course! Before you pop a kernel of corn, all you can see is the pericarp. Under that hard shell, however, are the germ, which is unimportant during the popping process, and the starchy endosperm, which contains moisture. During the heating process, the moisture turns into vapor, and the starch softens. Pressure builds as the vapor increases, eventually splitting the pericarp open. At this point, the starchy white endosperm becomes a fluffy mass, and the pericarp becomes a flaky little shell in the middle.
The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B. Part A Which is the best definition for pericarp?
a.
part of the kernel with moisture and starch
b.
cover over the germ and endosperm
c.
component in which vapor builds
d.
a starchy white mass containing moisture
Science Article
Read the passage. Then, answer the question(s).
What snack do you eat inside out? Popcorn, of course! Before you pop a kernel of corn, all you can see is the pericarp. Under that hard shell, however, are the germ, which is unimportant during the popping process, and the starchy endosperm, which contains moisture. During the heating process, the moisture turns into vapor, and the starch softens. Pressure builds as the vapor increases, eventually splitting the pericarp open. At this point, the starchy white endosperm becomes a fluffy mass, and the pericarp becomes a flaky little shell in the middle.
Part B Which of the following excerpts from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?
a.
all you can see
b.
Under that hard shell
c.
during the popping process
d.
which contains moisture
How would the writer of a magazine article most likely support his or her main idea?
a.
by stating additional opinions
b.
by presenting facts and details
c.
by repeating his or her position
d.
by using a concise writing style
What kind of figurative language is illustrated by the underlined phrase in this sentence?
While the rain poured and the wind blew outside, the peacefully purring cat was an island of contentment on the sofa.
a.
hyperbole
b.
simile
c.
symbol
d.
metaphor
Which of these is the best definition of reflective writing?
a.
an evaluation of the quality of a work of art, such as a movie
b.
an attempt to convince readers of the writer’s opinion or plan of action
c.
an exploration of the writer’s thoughts about an event or issue
d.
a witty description of an unusual real-life or fictional character
Which word means “the condition of being ready”?
a.
readiness
b.
reading
c.
readying
d.
readily
The Latin root -sequ- means “to follow.” In which sentence does the boldface word not contain this root?
a.
Jeremy enjoyed the first book in the series, but he liked the sequel even more.
b.
The sequence of steps in the dance performance is very complicated.
c.
The dress was decorated with sequins of silver, red, and green.
d.
Perry’s alarm did not go off; consequently, he was late for school.
