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English II EOC Review

Total questions: 54

Worksheet time: 3hrs 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Read this question-Which line suggests that Alejandro is sensitive to the feelings of others? What does the word suggests mean?

a)

to submit an idea

b)

to offer an alternative

c)

to make a person think of something through association or natural connection of ideas:

d)

to conceal or hide.

2.

Read the following question: "In paragraph 32, the author uses a metaphor to convey — What does the word convey mean?

a)

To communicate or disclose

b)

To send

c)

to support

d)

to keep secreat

3.

Which of the following statements best characterizes the objective of the boxed information titled “Did You Know?”


Characterize means-

a)

to confuse

b)

to contradict

c)

to discriminate

d)

to define or describe

4.

Read the following question stem:

In these selections, the Tehuelche people and the Inughuits are portrayed as —

Which of these words is the best synonym for portrayed?

a)

confused

b)

shown or described

c)

defeated

d)

hated

5.

Read the following question:

The reader can conclude that the speaker is — What is the best meaning of the word conclude?

a)

to come to an end

b)

to make a judgement about

c)

to accomplish

d)

to destroy

6.

Read the question stem:

In the last three lines, the tone of the poem shifts from — The word shifts is best defined as-

a)

continues

b)

stays steady

c)

changes

d)

blows

7.

Read this question stem The author mentions the movie E.T. in order to —- What does mention mean?

a)

to give a tribute

b)

to talk about or acknowledge

c)

to hide

d)

to ignore

8.

Which of the highlighted verbs or verb phrases mean to make clear?

a)

clarify the difference between reviewing and criticizing

b)

call attention to his favorite book

c)

offer a suggestion on how the book could have been improved

d)

provide an example of a good plot

9.

Read this question: Why does the author directly address the reader in paragraphs 21 through 27? Which words best define address in this question?

a)

to send

b)

to try

c)

to avoid

d)

to talk to

10.

Look at this answer choice: It employs the viewpoint of a sympathetic first-person narrator. What does employs mean in this statement?

a)

to give a job

b)

to use

c)

to commission

d)

to discharge

11.

Read the question stem:

In the last three lines, the tone of the poem shifts from — The word shifts is best defined as-

a)

continues

b)

stays steady

c)

changes

d)

blows

12.

Which of the following statements best characterizes the objective of the boxed information titled “Did You Know?”


Characterize means-

a)

to confuse

b)

to contradict

c)

to discriminate

d)

to define or describe

13.

What/Who is your best friend during the test?

a)

Caffeine

b)

Your neighbor

c)

Dictionary

d)

Mr. JRod

14.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a transitional word or phrase?

a)

As an example

b)

He said

c)

Likewise

d)

On the other hand

15.

Which of the following should only be a last resort for examples for your persuasive paper?

a)

Observations

b)

Current Events

c)

History

d)

Literature

16.

Which is the BEST way to ensure your reader understands why your reasons support your thesis?

a)

Provide as many examples as you can.

b)

Provide good concrete details and commentary.

c)

Provide the reader with examples that speak for themselves.

d)

Provide a long conclusion to explain the examples.

17.

The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work is its...

a)

theme

b)

personification

c)

author's purpose

d)

tone

18.

The author's attitude conveyed by a piece of literature is...

a)

theme

b)

tone

c)

author's purpose

d)

main idea

19.

If I do not know a multiple choice answer, I should

a)

Leave it blank,

b)

it won't count against me

c)

Read each answer, eliminate, and make the best guess

d)

Make a pretty picture out of the bubbles

20.

On the reading section, I should...

a)

Just start reading and skim through the boring parts

b)

Don't read the whole passage, just go question by question

c)

Read and annotate the passage

21.

Which strategies can you use when answering multiple-choice questions?

a)

Read question and circle, highlight, or underline key words.

b)

Make notes in the margins

c)

Justify your answers with evidence from the text.

d)

All of the above.

22.

The frog fell flat as it flew across the frozen lake. This is an example of...

a)

allusion

b)

metaphor

c)

alliteration

d)

simile

23.

You are frustrated because you don't understand some of the material on the exam. You should

a)

take a break, go to the bathroom, walk around

b)

move on but circle those questions to go back and review

c)

guess because you are never going to get it

d)

panic and spend 20 minutes on one question

24.
Which literary device is used in this sentence?
"As blind as a bat."
a)
Repetition
b)
Simlie
c)
Metaphor
d)
Alliteration
25.
What literary device is used in this sentence?
"The stars are dancing playfully in the sky.?
a)
Simile
b)
Personification
c)
Verb
d)
none
26.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses punctuation with dialogue.
a)
Fran was frustrated “I don’t care about the band uniforms changing. I’ll wear what they give me to wear!”.
b)
“How should we design the display board for our presentation” John asked his partner. “Our presentation is tomorrow, after all.”
c)
Robert shouted to the rooftops! “Yes. I did it. I won the closest debate this school has ever had”
d)
Marisela turned to Jacob and said, “I have to go home right after school today, so I can’t go to rehearsal.”
27.
Which sentence shows correct comma usage?
a)
The group, although excited, to be traveling stood quietly in line.
b)
Marcus, one of the new students, tries hard to impress the team. 
c)
Jess one of my cousins from Seattle, is coming to visit today.
d)
Their boots which had gotten wet, were by the door.
28.
Which sentence uses its or it’s correctly?
a)
The bullfrog let out it’s loud croak.
b)
How do you know its a good presentation?
c)
Did the forecast say it’s supposed to rain?
d)
Be careful when its foggy outside.
29.
Which literary device is used in this sentence?
 "She is fishing in trouble water."
a)
Simile 
b)
Personification
c)
Metaphor
d)
N/A
30.
if an author has no emotion regarding the story he is telling, his tone can be described as
a)
playful
b)
objective
c)
ironic
d)
mysterious
31.
Which tone is represented in the following passage?
Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!
a)
Calm
b)
Annoyed
c)
Scary
d)
Excited
32.
What is the tone of the following passage?
The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room.
a)
Eerie
b)
Sarcastic
c)
Passionate
d)
Humorous
33.
Create an  angry tone-- "Be sitting in your seat before the bell rings," ___________ Mrs. Walker.
a)
yelled
b)
said
c)
whispered
d)
asked
34.
What is the tone of the following: Even though the Lions lost last week, I still think they have a shot at the playoffs. 
a)
optimistic
b)
angry
c)
concerned
d)
friendly
35.

What is the formula for the INTRODUCTION of your STAAR essay?

a)

Hook + Thesis (Topic + Idea)

b)

Thesis + Hook

c)

Thesis

d)

What???

36.

What type of essay is written on the English II EOC?

a)

Expository

b)

Narrative

c)

Persuasive

d)

Dramatic Play

37.

Which sentence should be completed with the word THEIR?

a)

_________ house is the one with the red brick and the black shutters.

b)

________ dropping by on the way home.

c)

Please put the chair down over ________.

38.
Rewrite the following sentence correctly. Choose the BEST answer.
Math is my least favorite subject however I make good grades anyway.
a)
Math is my least favorite subject. I make good grades, anyway.
b)
However, math is my least favorite subject; I make good grades anyway.
c)
Math is my least favorite subject; however, I make good grades anyway.
d)
Correct as written
39.
Which word BEST connects the ideas in this sentence?
Jake broke his leg;_____________ ,he couldn't play basketball.
a)
However
b)
In addition
c)
As a result
d)
None of these
40.
Which sentence uses except or accept correctly?
a)
Everyone accept Jim went to the park.
b)
The movie was great except for the ending.
c)
Lei could not except the fact that she was moving.
d)
All of the basketball hoops accept one had a torn net.
41.
Which sentence shows correct subject/verb agreement?
a)
The nails in that box over there is ready for the trash.
b)
James, one of the nursing students, have to leave early in the morning.
c)
Each of the football players believes in teamwork in order to win.
d)
Roger, one of the doctors from Nashville, plan on going to the convention.
42.
Which sentence shows correct subject/verb agreement?
a)
Mimi and Ginger, my two hamsters, eats lettuce.
b)
Naomi Nye, my favorite poet and essayist, lives in Texas.
c)
The laundry basket next to the pile of clothes are full of socks.
d)
Glue sticks, pens, markers, and paper was at the top of the supply list.
43.
Read this sentence.
You can tell how much compassion Gina has from the way she leaves food out for the stray cat each night.
Based on the context in the sentence, what does compassion mean?
a)
freedom
b)
knowledge
c)
confidence
d)
sympathy
44.
What inference can be made from this photo?
a)
They are sharing a pleasant secret.
b)
They are making plans for the evening.
c)
They are classmates.
d)
They are new friends.
45.
Unfortuneately, Jo Dee will not be able to eat pizza with us next Thursday, March 30.
a)
change unfortuneately to unfortunately
b)
delete the comma after Thursday
c)
make no change
d)
add a comma after March
46.
What change should be made in the following sentence?
The man walked across the dessert for two days before rescue arrived.
a)
Change walked to walks
b)
Change dessert to desert
c)
Insert a comma after days
d)
Make no change
47.
What is wrong with this sentence?
Mary and Alice went to the store, and she bought some shampoo.
a)
It is unclear which girl the pronoun 'she' is referring to.
b)
Comma Splice
c)
The comma is not necessary
d)
Correct as written
48.
How can run-on sentences be fixed?
a)
Insert a comma and a FANBOY
b)
Insert a semicolon
c)
Insert a period
d)
All choices are correct
49.
Which word BEST connects the ideas in this sentence?
Jake broke his leg;_____________ ,he couldn't play basketball.
a)
However
b)
In addition
c)
As a result
d)
None of these
50.
"Lets eat, Grandpa!" exclaimed Saul excitedly.
a)
make no change
b)
delete the comma after eat
c)
change Lets to Let's
d)
change excitedly to excited
51.
Running like a madman Artemio wasn't eaten by the cowardly lion!
a)
change cowardly to coward
b)
make no change
c)
add a comma after madman 
d)
add a comma after Artemio
52.
Tone is
a)
speaker's attitude towards his/her subject.
b)
a reference and comparison to something religious, historical, cultural, or mtyhology
c)
a comparison between two unlike things
d)
tension between two characters or within a character
53.
Empirical evidence is 
a)
scientific
b)
stories
c)
reasoning
d)
emotions
54.
Logical evidence is 
a)
scientific
b)
stories
c)
reasoning
d)
emotions