WorksheetsEOG Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Read the sentence: "Dave was running late for school, but his brother Aaron started pestering him with questions instead of searching the Internet to find the answers."
In the context of the sentence, what does the word pestering connote?
continuously nagging
patiently inquiring
gracefully requesting
emotionally asking
Read these lines from "Orpheus."
Orpheus with his lute made trees
And the mountain tops that freeze
Bow themselves when he did sing
What does the use of personification in these lines mean?
The music from Orpheus' lute created cold winds that made the mountain tops and the trees freeze.
The music from Orpheus' lute was so soothing that it would make the trees and the mountains fall asleep.
Orpheus' music was so melodious and powerful that even the trees and mighty mountains would sway to his tune.
Orpheus' music would often create a storm, which would cause the trees and the mountains to move.
germinate (verb, Latin)
1) to come into existence
2) to put forth shoots
3) to cause to grow
4) to start to develop
What is the meaning of the word germinating in the sentence below?
"Zara jotted down the ideas for a new novel that had been germinating in her mind over the last few days."
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
gall (noun, Middle English)
1) impudence, rudeness
2) bile, stomach acid
3) something harsh or grave
4) ill will, hatred
What is the meaning of the word gall in the sentence below?
I felt sick because the gall in my belly was overpowering.
impudence
ill will
stomach acid
harshness
Read the following sentence.
"Many claim that Jane Austen's contributions to the ___ world cannot be overestimated."
Determine which word form best fits in the blank.
literary
literacy
literature
literate
Read the following sentence.
"A gentle breeze was blowing on that balmy summer morning and I breathed in the fresh air as I walked."
Based on your knowledge of word forms or patterns, what is the meaning of the word balmy?
smelling like a balm
humid
pleasant
covered with a balm
Identify the meaning of the prefix "im" in the word imperfect.
not
away
one
same
Identify the meaning of the suffix "ous" in the word amphibious.
capable of
having qualities of
the study of
the process of
In extreme sports, players have to mend their dislocated bones often. What has happened to their bones?
They are beyond repair
They are broken again
They are made smaller
They are not in place
At the end of a letter, a writer may write P.S. to include more information. The letters P.S. stand for...
prosperous
physicist
prescribed
postscript
"His serve was one of the best in the game. All of them landed spot on."
Which sentence uses the word serve as it is used in the box above?
The restaurant serves a variety of salads.
Sally used a seal to serve as her signature on the letter.
Johnny had to serve his full term to be eligible to leave.
Broderick was so good with his serves that the ball landed precisely.
"For the convenience of shoppers, the grocery store provided free reusable bags instead of conventional paper and plastic bags."
What is the meaning of conventional as it is used in the sentence?
inauthentic
typical
suitable
formal
"Sharie's mind was foggy, and she wasn't able to make the right decisions."
What does the word foggy mean in the above sentence?
to be unclear about something
the first few days of winter
time of year when there is mist
when windows steam up
___ of air and water is the most common form of pollution.
Which correct spelling of the word belongs in the blank?
Contaminition
Contemination
Contamination
Conteminition
Which sentence uses the correct form of the word effect?
Stewart's impulsive behavior effected the rest of the class by getting them too wound up.
The earthquake in Japan effected the environment and the economy in negative ways.
Bacteria can effect a person's immune system by weakening its ability to fight off infections.
The effect of the two companies merging will give customers more choices in cell phones.
Which sentence uses the correct form of the word whole?
The golfer scored a birdie on the 18th whole after putting the ball in with ease.
I noticed that Brad's dad had a whole in his sock and that his feet smelled.
My brother and I ate the whole bucket of popcorn while watching the movie.
Brewster's backyard has a huge whole in the ground where the pool will be built.
Which sentence uses the correct form of the word it's?
After taking the turn too fast, Jacie's car hit the curb, and it's tire blew out.
Martha things it's going to be an easy test because she studied all weekend.
Alejandro found the puppy's owners by calling the phone number on it's tag.
Manolo could not resist eating another cookie because he liked it's flavor so much.
What is the best way to change this sentence from passive voice to active voice?
"The entire barn was moved across the field by the strong winds."
The entire barn across the field was moved by the strong winds.
Across the field, the entire barn was moved by the strong winds.
The strong winds moved the entire barn across the field.
Moved across the field, the entire barn was by the strong winds.
Which statement is written in passive voice?
The town hall was filled by the concerned citizens of the area.
The acrobats at the circus brought joy to the children in the crowd.
The firefighters fought bravely against the wildfires in the forest.
The teacher inspired her students to be the best they could be.
Which sentence is written in active voice?
The famous ice cream shop was owned by Angel's grandfather.
The best essay was written by the newest student in class.
First prize at the science fair was presented by the mayor.
The scientists discovered a new way to fight the common cold.
