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English 1 Final Exam

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 4hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The primary purpose of the author is to

a)

correct misconceptions about the piranha

b)

illustrate the importance of piranhas in rainforest ecology

c)

describe two different species of piranhas

d)

instruct the reader on what to say if someone describes the piranha as “deadly”

2.

In paragraph 1, the author uses hyperbole—characterized by the use of exaggeration for effect—to describe the piranha. The author most likely uses hyperbole to

a)

frame an argument that is supported in a later paragraph

b)

create ambiguity so the reader cannot be sure which position the writer supports

c)

juxtapose the myth of the piranha with the truth about the fish

d)

evoke vivid images of nature television shows in the reader’s mind

3.

As used in paragraph 2, which is the best definition for unique?

a)

irreplaceable

b)

Important

c)

Individual

d)

Unsual

4.

As used in paragraph 2, which is the best synonym for notorious?

a)

Celebrated

b)

Disreputable

c)

Notable

d)

Reowned

5.

Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

a)

Investors Favor Homebuilders

b)

A Better Way to Build a Home

c)

GEN and ND Home Register Big Gains

d)

Led by Homebuilders, Stocks Hit New Highs

6.

As used in the passage, which is the best synonym for portends?

a)

predicts

b)

decreases

c)

affects

d)

authorizes

7.

This passage would most likely be found

a)

in a high school economics textbook

b)

in a book on twenty-first century economics

c)

in a manual outlining stock market rules and regulations

d)

on a real-time stock market trading website

8.

Prepositions: Which word is the preposition in the sentence?

The mouse ran across the room.

a)

across

b)

ran

c)

mouse

d)

room

9.

Prepositions: Which word is the preposition in the sentence?

The crocodile is under the water.

a)

water

b)

crocodile

c)

under

d)

is

10.

Prepositions: Which word is the preposition in the sentence?

My cat jumped onto the table.

a)

my

b)

cat

c)

jumped

d)

onto

11.

Prepositions: Which word is the preposition in the sentence?

The stoplight hangs above the street.

a)

hangs

b)

above

c)

street

d)

the

12.

The river runs (a)   the rocks

13.

Verbs- Which word is the VERB in the sentence?

The child painted a picture of his dog.

a)

child

b)

of

c)

dog

d)

painted

14.

Verbs- Which word is the VERB in the sentence?

They should not be feeding the lions.

a)

feeding

b)

should not be feeding

c)

they

d)

lions

15.

Verbs- Which word is the VERB in the sentence?

Mr. Brady sat in the broken chair.

a)

broken

b)

chair

c)

sat

d)

Brady

16.

Verbs- Which word is the VERB in the sentence?

The sun wants to shine, but the clouds are blocking it.

a)

wants to shine

b)

clouds

c)

blocking

d)

sun

17.

Verbs- Which word is the VERB in the sentence?

Right now, I am thinking about thinking.

a)

I am

b)

I am thinking

c)

thinking

d)

now

18.

Fill in the sentence and use a dictionary if needed.

The storm ______ our efforts to hold a company picnic in the park last weekend because it was impossible to stay outdoors in such a ______.

a)

destroyed … squalor

b)

bolstered … torrent

c)

thwarted … downpour

d)

increased … monsoon

19.

Fill in the sentence and use a dictionary if needed.

The two rich cousins were very similar to each other in their ______ lifestyles: both spent money freely and ostentatiously displayed the ______ of their homes to their less wealthy neighbors.

a)

lavish … opulence

b)

frugal … misery

c)

stingy … sumptuousness

d)

luxurious … deficiency

20.

Correct the errors in the following sentences.

Candy taste sweet.

(a)  

21.

Correct the errors in the following sentences.

I gonna get a new car.

(a)  

22.

Correct the errors in the following sentences.

Me favorite colur is red.

(a)  

23.

Correct the errors in the following sentences.

Can I come to?

(a)  

24.

Correct the errors in the following sentences.

I can't not find the keys to the locked cabinet.

(a)  

25.

Correct the errors in the following sentences.

She looked at him and said I will be back in five minutes!

(a)  

26.

Punctuation- Add the colon where it belongs.

I gave you the spray bottles for one reason to clean the windows.

(a)  

27.

Punctuation- Fill in the commas where they belong.

Gold watches for example go on sale today.

(a)  

28.

Figurative Language/Literary Devices

My mom is busy as a bee.

a)

metaphor

b)

symblism

c)

hyperbole

d)

simile

29.

Figurative Language/Literary Devices

Your son was a shining star in my class.

a)

foreshadowing

b)

metaphor

c)

simile

d)

personfication

30.

Figurative Language/Literary Devices

The computer argued with me and refused to work.

a)

simile

b)

flashback

c)

personification

d)

methaphor

31.

Figurative Language/Literary Devices

I am so hungry I would eat dirt right now.

a)

hyperbole

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

irony

32.

Romeo and Juliet have what type of literary device in it?

a)

I have no idea!

b)

symbolism

c)

dramatic irony

d)

irony

33.

What type of figurative language/literary device does this picture demonstrate?

a)

Symbolism

b)

Personfication

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Irony

34.

What kind of poetic device is used in this poem?

a)

Onomatopoeia

b)

Stanza

c)

Rhyme

d)

Alliteration

35.

What type of poetic device is used in this poem?

a)

metaphor

b)

rhyme

c)

free verse

d)

irony

36.

What poetic devices can you find in this stanza?

a)

irony

b)

Imagery

c)

rhyme

d)

alliteration

37.

Which are the THREE reading strategies we learned in class?

a)

drawing lines

b)

it says, i say, and so

c)

chunking the information

d)

get the picture

38.

What genre is this used in English class?

a)

nonfiction

b)

fiction

c)

story

39.

What information goes inside the "get the picture"?

a)

When

Where

Who

Why

b)

I can't remember

c)

Who

When/Where

What

Feeling

d)

When

Where

How

Feeling

40.

The THREE main characters in Refugee are:

(a)  

41.

Which character did you read in Refugee and what are their character traits?

For example- Lito (Isabel's grandpa) is loving, caring, loyal, and prideful.

4 lines
42.

Romeo is part of what family?

a)

Martinez

b)

Montegue

c)

Capulets

d)

Romeo

43.

What are Juliet's parents called in the play?

a)

Mom and Dad

b)

Lord and Lady Capulet

c)

Juliet's mom

Juliet's dad

d)

Mommy and Daddy

44.

Who knew about Romeo and Juliet's love affair?

a)

the nurse

b)

Friar Lawrence

c)

Tybalt

d)

Lady Capluet

45.

What happens after Romeo and Juliet's death?

a)

Nothing

b)

Too many people die when they realize it's pointless.

c)

They continue to fight.

d)

The families realize there is no point in fighting any longer.

46.

Class Evaluation Questions:

Which class activities did you enjoy the most? Please elaborate.

4 lines
47.

Class Evaluation Questions:

If you were given the chance to change something in class, what would it be and why?

4 lines
48.

Class Evaluation Questions:

Did you feel welcomed and comfortable expressing yourself in my class? Why or why not?

4 lines
49.

Class Evaluation Questions:

What advice would you give my future students for next school year?

4 lines
50.

Class Evaluation Questions:

Express how this school year went for you and did I make a difference in it?

4 lines