WorksheetsEnglish 1 Final Exam
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 4hrs 10mins
The primary purpose of the author is to
correct misconceptions about the piranha
illustrate the importance of piranhas in rainforest ecology
describe two different species of piranhas
instruct the reader on what to say if someone describes the piranha as “deadly”
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
frame an argument that is supported in a later paragraph
create ambiguity so the reader cannot be sure which position the writer supports
juxtapose the myth of the piranha with the truth about the fish
evoke vivid images of nature television shows in the reader’s mind
As used in paragraph 2, which is the best definition for unique?
irreplaceable
Important
Individual
Unsual
As used in paragraph 2, which is the best synonym for notorious?
Celebrated
Disreputable
Notable
Reowned
Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
Investors Favor Homebuilders
A Better Way to Build a Home
GEN and ND Home Register Big Gains
Led by Homebuilders, Stocks Hit New Highs
As used in the passage, which is the best synonym for portends?
predicts
decreases
affects
authorizes
This passage would most likely be found
in a high school economics textbook
in a book on twenty-first century economics
in a manual outlining stock market rules and regulations
on a real-time stock market trading website
Prepositions: Which word is the preposition in the sentence?
The mouse ran across the room.
across
ran
mouse
room
Prepositions: Which word is the preposition in the sentence?
The crocodile is under the water.
water
crocodile
under
is
Prepositions: Which word is the preposition in the sentence?
My cat jumped onto the table.
my
cat
jumped
onto
Prepositions: Which word is the preposition in the sentence?
The stoplight hangs above the street.
hangs
above
street
the
The river runs (a) the rocks
Verbs- Which word is the VERB in the sentence?
The child painted a picture of his dog.
child
of
dog
painted
Verbs- Which word is the VERB in the sentence?
They should not be feeding the lions.
feeding
should not be feeding
they
lions
Verbs- Which word is the VERB in the sentence?
Mr. Brady sat in the broken chair.
broken
chair
sat
Brady
Verbs- Which word is the VERB in the sentence?
The sun wants to shine, but the clouds are blocking it.
wants to shine
clouds
blocking
sun
Verbs- Which word is the VERB in the sentence?
Right now, I am thinking about thinking.
I am
I am thinking
thinking
now
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 ______.
destroyed … squalor
bolstered … torrent
thwarted … downpour
increased … monsoon
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.
lavish … opulence
frugal … misery
stingy … sumptuousness
luxurious … deficiency
Correct the errors in the following sentences.
Candy taste sweet.
(a)
Correct the errors in the following sentences.
I gonna get a new car.
(a)
Correct the errors in the following sentences.
Me favorite colur is red.
(a)
Correct the errors in the following sentences.
Can I come to?
(a)
Correct the errors in the following sentences.
I can't not find the keys to the locked cabinet.
(a)
Correct the errors in the following sentences.
She looked at him and said I will be back in five minutes!
(a)
Punctuation- Add the colon where it belongs.
I gave you the spray bottles for one reason to clean the windows.
(a)
Punctuation- Fill in the commas where they belong.
Gold watches for example go on sale today.
(a)
Figurative Language/Literary Devices
My mom is busy as a bee.
metaphor
symblism
hyperbole
simile
Figurative Language/Literary Devices
Your son was a shining star in my class.
foreshadowing
metaphor
simile
personfication
Figurative Language/Literary Devices
The computer argued with me and refused to work.
simile
flashback
personification
methaphor
Figurative Language/Literary Devices
I am so hungry I would eat dirt right now.
hyperbole
simile
metaphor
irony
Romeo and Juliet have what type of literary device in it?
I have no idea!
symbolism
dramatic irony
irony
What type of figurative language/literary device does this picture demonstrate?
Symbolism
Personfication
Hyperbole
Irony
What kind of poetic device is used in this poem?
Onomatopoeia
Stanza
Rhyme
Alliteration
What type of poetic device is used in this poem?
metaphor
rhyme
free verse
irony
What poetic devices can you find in this stanza?
irony
Imagery
rhyme
alliteration
Which are the THREE reading strategies we learned in class?
drawing lines
it says, i say, and so
chunking the information
get the picture
What genre is this used in English class?
nonfiction
fiction
story
What information goes inside the "get the picture"?
When
Where
Who
Why
I can't remember
Who
When/Where
What
Feeling
When
Where
How
Feeling
The THREE main characters in Refugee are:
(a)
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.
Romeo is part of what family?
Martinez
Montegue
Capulets
Romeo
What are Juliet's parents called in the play?
Mom and Dad
Lord and Lady Capulet
Juliet's mom
Juliet's dad
Mommy and Daddy
Who knew about Romeo and Juliet's love affair?
the nurse
Friar Lawrence
Tybalt
Lady Capluet
What happens after Romeo and Juliet's death?
Nothing
Too many people die when they realize it's pointless.
They continue to fight.
The families realize there is no point in fighting any longer.
Class Evaluation Questions:
Which class activities did you enjoy the most? Please elaborate.
Class Evaluation Questions:
If you were given the chance to change something in class, what would it be and why?
Class Evaluation Questions:
Did you feel welcomed and comfortable expressing yourself in my class? Why or why not?
Class Evaluation Questions:
What advice would you give my future students for next school year?
Class Evaluation Questions:
Express how this school year went for you and did I make a difference in it?
