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COMP EXAM REVIEW

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an independent clause?

a)

A complete thought, which could function on its own as a sentence

b)

An incomplete thought, it could not, on its own, be a sentence

2.

What is an dependent clause?

a)

A complete thought, which could function on its own as a sentence

b)

An incomplete thought, it could not, on its own, be a sentence

3.

What is a complex sentece?

a)

Two independent clauses, connected to form a sentence.

b)

Two dependent clauses, connected to form a sentence.

c)

An independent clause and a dependent clause, connected to form a sentence.

4.

Which of the following is a complex sentence:

a)

I like coffee, and Mary likes tea.

b)

Because the soup was too cold, I warmed it in the microwave.

c)

My dog's name is Lucy.

5.

In what kind of sentences would you use a coordinating conjunction?

a)

Complex

b)

Compound

c)

Simple

6.

In what kind of sentences would you use a subordinating conjunction?

a)

Complex

b)

Compound

c)

Simple

7.

Which acronym do we use for coordinating conjunctions?

a)

FANBOYS

b)

SWABI

8.

Which acronym do we use for subordinating conjunctions?

a)

FANBOYS

b)

SWABI

9.

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence:

Because the soup was cold, I warmed it in the microwave.

a)

Because

b)

Cold

c)

Warmed

d)

I

10.

What does FANBOYS stand for?

a)

First, And, Next, But, Other, Yet, Since

b)

First, After, Next, Before, Other, Yesterday, Since

c)

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

d)

For, After, Nor, Before, Yet, Since

11.

What does SWABI stand for?

a)

Summer, While, Autumn, Because, In-between

b)

Since, While, After, Because, If

c)

Since, Winter, After, Before, If

d)

Summer, Winter, Autumn, Before, In-between

12.

What is a modifier?

a)

An action word - you need one in a sentence to make it comlete.

b)

Something you do to your bike to make it faster.

c)

A word that connects two clauses.

d)

Any word, phrase or clause that describes another word or makes its meaning more specific.

13.

Identify the modifier in the following sentence:

Last week, I bought a green apple.

a)

Apple

b)

Green

c)

Last

d)

Bought

14.

Identify the modifier in the following sentence:

Marissa, whom I care about very much, missed the dance recital last night.

a)

the dance recital last night

b)

Marissa, whom I care about

c)

whom I care about very much

d)

missed the dance recital

15.

In an active voice sentence:

a)

Someone does something (i.e - Bob threw the ball.)

b)

Some is done to something else (i.e - The ball was thrown by Bob.)

16.

In an passive voice sentence:

a)

Someone does something (i.e - Bob threw the ball.)

b)

Some is done to something else (i.e - The ball was thrown by Bob.)

17.

Is the following sentence active or passive?

I drove my car down the highway.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

18.

Is the following sentence active or passive?

My dog was washed by me yesterday.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

19.

What is a thesis statement?

a)

The question you are trying to answer

b)

The last sentence in your paper

c)

The claim you make - your whole paper will work to prove it

d)

The least important part of a paper

20.

Were the papers we wrote:

a)

Argumentative

b)

Informative

21.

Turn this inquiry question into a thesis statement:

How many days of the week are there?

a)

Seven

b)

I don't know, lets find out!

c)

There are seven days in the week.

d)

I think, maybe, that a week has a certain number of days.

22.

The stages of plot are:

a)

Beginning, Middle, End

b)

Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

c)

Beginning, Rising Action, Middle, Falling Action, End

d)

Introduction, Middle, Resolution

23.

What should a character do over the course of a narrative

a)

Grow and change

b)

Stay the same

c)

Go on a wonderful adventure

d)

Get a dog!

24.

What does the C in the "CRAP" checklist stand for?

a)

Change

b)

Communicate

c)

.com

d)

Credible

25.

What does the R in the "CRAP" checklist stand for?

a)

Reliable

b)

Royal

c)

.reg

d)

Respectable

26.

What does the A in the "CRAP" checklist stand for?

a)

.au

b)

Accurate

c)

Actionable

d)

Articulate

27.

What does the P in the "CRAP" checklist stand for?

a)

Particular

b)

Proper

c)

Purpose

d)

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28.

Name the stage of the Hero's Journey:

Stage One: The Hero lives in the ordinary world, living his ordinary life.

a)

Refusal of the Call

b)

Battle with the Big Bad

c)

The Reward

d)

The Ordinary World

29.

Name this stage of the Hero's Journey:

Stage Two: The Hero experiences some sort of inciting event that starts them on their journey. It could be an actual invitation, or an event that changes their life

a)

Acceptance and Atonement

b)

Refusal of the Call

c)

Crossing the Threshold

d)

The Call to Adventure

30.

Name the stage of the Hero's Journey:

Stage Three: The character may be reluctant to start their journey and may try to avoid it.

a)

Finally Home

b)

Refusal of the Call

c)

Meeting the Mentor

d)

Crossing the Threshold

31.

Name the stage of the Hero's Journey:

Stage Four: A new or existing character begins to aid the hero on their journey.

a)

Finally Home

b)

The Way Back

c)

Meeting the Mentor

d)

The Reward

32.

Name the stage of the Hero's Journey:

Stage Five: This is where the hero crosses from the ordinary world into the special world. This doesn’t necessarily need to be a physical change, it could be a change of perspective.

a)

Crossing the Threshold

b)

The Way Back

c)

Battle with the Big Bad

d)

Friends, Enemies and Challenges

33.

Name the stage of the Hero's Journey:

Stage Six: The Hero meets new allies and new enemies, and endures many challenges along the way.

a)

The Ordinary World

b)

The Way Back

c)

Battle with the Big Bad

d)

Friends, Enemies and Challenges

34.

Name the stage of the Hero's Journey:

Stage Seven: The Hero accepts that they need to face their ultimate challenge, and that there is no turning back. The Hero and their allies prepare for their final challenge, and the Hero often struggles with the weight of their task.

a)

Acceptance and Atonement

b)

The Reward

c)

Battle with the Big Bad

d)

The Point of No Return

35.

Name the stage of the Hero's Journey:

Stage Eight: The final struggle or showdown. The Hero often barely wins and loses something in the effort (like an ally or mentor)..

a)

Battle with the Big Bad

b)

Acceptance and Atonement

c)

The Reward

d)

Refusal of the Call

36.

Name the stage of the Hero's Journey:

Stage Nine: The Hero receives a reward for the defeat of their enemy, like knowledge, a tool, or weapon. Sometimes the completion of the ordeal is the reward.

a)

The Way Back

b)

Acceptance and Atonement

c)

The Reward

d)

The Call to Adventure

37.

Name the stage of the Hero's Journey:

Stage Ten: The Hero starts their journey home, reward in tow. They realize, without a doubt, that their task is done.

a)

The Way Back

b)

Meeting the Mentor

c)

Crossing the Threshold

d)

Finally Home

38.

Name the stage of the Hero's Journey:

Stage Eleven: The Hero needs to come to terms with what they’ve done, both good and bad. This is usually an internal process, but sometimes is aided by allies/mentors.

a)

The Call to Adventure

b)

Acceptance and Atonement

c)

The Point of No Return

d)

Finally Home

39.

Name the stage of the Hero's Journey:

Stage Twelve: The Hero returns home (either their old home, or the place they’ve decided to make home) and assumes their new role in the ordinary world. The Hero accepts that their journey is complete.

a)

Finally Home

b)

The Way Back

c)

Meeting the Mentor

d)

The Reward

40.

Extra Credit!

Recommend a book for Ms. Wilhelm to read this summer:

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