Free Printable Practice Quiz Week 5

1.

What type of sentence is this?

The Bill of Rights lists all of the rights of U.S. Citizens.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

2.

What type of sentence is this?

If you are deprived, you are not getting something it means someone is withholding or taking away something from you.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

3.

Which option is not a sentence?

a)

He laughed uncontrollably.

b)

Rolled along the sidewalk.

c)

She loved running at night.

d)

Her dog barked and cried.

4.

Academic essays tend to be highly logical, clear logical reasoning is very persuasive.

a)

no error

b)

run-on sentence

c)

comma splice

d)

sentence fragment

5.

As the woman walked down the dusty street, balancing a huge basket on her head.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

6.

My family seldom eats strawberries my brothers are allergic to them.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

7.

Do you remember when the squirrels got into our attic last fall?

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

8.

Good writing is not a matter of luck, it is the result of practice.

a)

Comma splice

b)

Run-on

9.

Not all students learn to write essays in high school it is never too late to learn how.

a)

Comma splice

b)

Run-on

10.

Writing an essay is not always easy, students need a few guidelines.

a)

Comma splice

b)

Run-on

11.

Complete sentence, fragment, or run-on?
Until you do everything on your list

a)

Complete sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

12.

Complete sentence, fragment, or run-on?
I want to go to the concert so badly Taylor Swift is my favorite singer.

a)

Complete sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

13.

Hermione and Ron were Harry's best friends while he was at Hogwarts they played quidditch together.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-On

c)

Sentence

14.

Dudley got upset when he did not have enough ice cream.

a)

Run-On

b)

Fragment

c)

Sentence

15.

The cute baby giraffe next to the fence.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-On

c)

Complete Sentence

16.

Hamsters make great pets.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-On

c)

Complete Sentence

17.

A cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter's day.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-On

c)

Complete Sentence

18.

Jessica ate a snack, read a book, and played a game.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-On

c)

Complete Sentence

19.

Which sentence corrects the fragment: Movies that have lots of action.

a)

Movies that have lots of action are my favorite.

b)

Movies that have lots of action and adventure.

c)

Movies that have lots of action in the beginning.

d)

Movies that have lots of exciting action.

20.

As the sky filled with darkening clouds, thick and ominous.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

d)

Comma Splice

21.

He felt sick the moment the ride started it spun and twisted the entire time.

a)

Complete Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

d)

Comma Splice

22.

Which sentence has the correct placement of the comma?

a)

All, of a sudden the lights turned out.

b)

All of a sudden, the lights turned out.

c)

All of a sudden the lights, turned out.

d)

All of, a sudden the lights turned out.

23.

Which sentence has the correct placement of the comma?

a)

Even though I forgot to take out the trash my mom, let me go to the party.

b)

Even though, I forgot to take out the trash my mom let me go to the party.

c)

Even though I forgot, to take out the trash my mom let me go to the party.

d)

Even though I forgot to take out the trash, my mom let me go to the party.

24.

Which sentence requires a comma after the introductory phrase?

a)

The children went to the zoo.

b)

While we were eating my mom packed.

c)

My dad went grocery shopping.

d)

The movie is always better with popcorn.

25.

Which sentence requires a comma after the introductory phrase?

a)

Near the lake I found a pebble.

b)

I need to study for my test.

c)

My dog loves to chew on shoes.

d)

One book is never enough.

26.

Which sentence does NOT require a comma?

a)

Yesterday I ran in the park.

b)

In order to succeed you need to study.

c)

Through the dark I saw a light.

d)

Running is my favorite hobby.

27.

Which sentence does not require a comma?

a)

My favorite holiday is Halloween.

b)

Once in a while I stay up late.

c)

Out on the patio you will find a snake!

d)

Awkwardly I walked onto the stage.

28.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Instead of chocolate, I prefer strawberry.

b)

Lazily I, climbed the stairs.

c)

The candle, burned throughout the night.

d)

During, the show I fell asleep.

29.

All of the following sentences are punctuated correctly except.

a)

Since I slept in, I had to rush.

b)

My sister, sometimes is annoying.

c)

Outside my window, there is a sunset.

d)

Tomorrow, I will wash my new bike.

30.

Where should a comma be placed in the following sentence?
No I don't want to answer the doorbell right now.

a)

After "I"

b)

After "to"

c)

After "right"

d)

After "No"

31.

Where should a comma be placed in the following sentence?
Grandma will you buy me some ice cream?

a)

After "me"

b)

After "Grandma"

c)

After "you"

d)

After "will"

32.

Where should a comma be placed in the following sentence?
Amanda please plug in the chromebooks for me.

a)

After "please"

b)

After "plus"

c)

After "chromebooks"

d)

After "Amanda"

33.

Where should a comma be placed in the following sentence?
Okay we can answer it your way.

a)

After "we"

b)

After "can"

c)

After "Okay"

d)

After "it"

34.

Which is not an example of an introductory phrase?

a)

On my birthday

b)

At home

c)

People are strange

d)

While you were sleeping

35.

What is personification?

a)

a word that mimics a sound

b)

repetition of consonant sounds

c)

using symbols to represent something

d)

Giving human-like traits to non-living objects

36.

What is alliteration?

a)

a word that mimics a sound

b)

repetition of consonant sounds

c)

using symbols to represent something

d)

Giving human-like traits to non-living objects

37.

What is onomatopoeia?

a)

a word that makes or sounds like a sound

b)

repetition of consonant sounds

c)

using symbols to represent something

d)

Giving human-like traits to non-living objects

38.

What is metaphor?

a)

A comparison of two things using like or as

b)

A comparison of three things using like or as

c)

A comparison of two things that does not use like or as but usually uses is or was instead

d)

Giving non-living things human-like characteristics

39.

What is symbolism?

a)

a word that mimics a sound

b)

repetition of consonant sounds

c)

using symbols to represent something

d)

Giving human-like traits to non-living objects

40.

What is a simile?

a)

Comparing two unlike things using like or as

b)

Comparing two things in a text

c)

Using symbols to represent something

d)

None of the above

41.

struggle between opposing forces
Ex. Lennie vs. Curley; Lennie vs. George; Candy vs. himself; Ranch men vs. society

a)

fight

b)

feud

c)

conflict

d)

argument

42.

time and place the story takes place
Ex. Salinas River, 1930s; "A few miles south of Soledad."

a)

setting

b)

plot

c)

imagery

d)

exposition

43.

adding human characteristics to non-living objects
Ex. "the afternoon sun sliced through the cracks of barn walls"

a)

hyperbole

b)

symbolism

c)

imagery

d)

personification

44.

"The scrumptious desserts were calling out my name" is an example of...

a)

simile

b)

foreshadowing

c)

personification

d)

symbolism

45.

The writer of a poem is called...

a)

writer

b)

author

c)

speaker

d)

poet

46.

"America is a melting pot" is an example of

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Foreshadowing

d)

Repetition

47.

The act or instance of repeating is this literary device

a)

Simile

b)

Imagery

c)

Repetition

d)

Satire

48.

A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express a strong emotion or create a statement is a...

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Metaphor

c)

Imagery

d)

Foreshadowing

49.

"She is like a butterfly" is an example of...

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Assonance

d)

Alliteration

50.

The stars on the U.S. flag are an example of...

a)

Symbolism

b)

Repetition

c)

Alliteration

d)

Satire

51.

Click the button. "Click" is an example of...

a)

Repetition

b)

Satire

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Symbolism

52.

"If I were young. If I were strong. If I were loved. If I were wrong." The "ifs" are an example of...

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Repetition

53.

What poetic device is this?

a)

Repetition

b)

Consonance

c)

Assonance

d)

Alliteration

54.

The use of sensory details to help create an image in your mind is _________________________.

a)

Personification

b)

Metaphor

c)

Imagery

d)

Picture

55.

A comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as"

a)

Smile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Simile

d)

Alliteration

56.

"I told you a million times, do not exaggerate!" is an example of

a)

Hyperbowl

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Hyperbully

d)

Hiperbolie

57.

Lines forming a group or a unit in a poem, like a paragraph in an essay

a)

Repetition

b)

Rhythm

c)

Rhyme

d)

Stanza

58.

The following poem is an example of an ____________________________.

Football

Football is war.

Two armies dig in on the frontlines.

Facing individuals they have never seen before.

Each army with their own systems and styles.

some prefer to attack from the air and some form the ground.

But still sticking to their strategies

coming down from their commanders,

only as good as the men on the front line.

They have all been working, training for this day.

"Set"

"Hut"

and the ball's put into play

Boys turn into men on this battle day.

a)

Extended Poem

b)

Extended Simile

c)

Extended Metaphor

d)

Long Poem

59.

A direct comparison where one thing is another.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Pun

60.

Words that sound the same:
Cat / Hat
Fire / Desire
Fake / Steak
Pitter / Patter

a)

Rhyme

b)

Rhythm

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Stanza

61.

A device that gives human attributes to animals and objects

a)

Juxtaposition

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Personification

d)

Imagery

62.

The _____________________ meaning of words does not mean what it said.
It can be connotation or the feeling / idea we give a word.

a)

Literal

b)

Figurative

c)

Literally

d)

Figure 8

63.

The _____________________ meaning of words is what the words actually say.
It can be denotation or the dictionary meaning.

a)

Figure 8

b)

Figurative

c)

Literal

d)

Literally

64.

An ________ is everyday expression that doesn't mean what it says, which can be jargon or slang as well.

a)

Pun

b)

Personification

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

65.

"The fire burned bright and warm, soft music played on the radio and the smells of a delicious dinner filled the room while the two dogs were cuddled on the couch." This is an example of ________________________.

a)

Personification

b)

Imagery

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Simile

66.

comparing two things using like or as
Ex. "You're like a kid Lennie."

a)

hyperbole

b)

irony

c)

metaphor

d)

simile

67.

language or way of speech of a particular region of the country
Ex. "It wasn't no good to pet."

a)

dialogue

b)

characterization

c)

communication

d)

dialect

68.

the author directly tells the reader what the character is like
Ex. "He stepped short, quick steps, of a fat legged man."

a)

indirect characterization

b)

pointed characterization

c)

direct characterization

d)

straight characterization

69.

the author gives clues about a character by describing what a character looks like, does, and says, as well as how other characters react to them
Ex. "Crooks scowled, but Lennie's disarming smile defeated him. Come on in and set a while."

a)

direct characterization

b)

indirect characterization

c)

forward characterization

d)

round characterization

70.

the author directly tells the reader what the character is like
Ex. "He stepped short, quick steps, of a fat legged man."

a)

indirect characterization

b)

pointed characterization

c)

forward characterization

d)

direct characterization

71.

the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what is expected
Ex. Crooks lets Lennie in his room.

a)

irony

b)

situational irony

c)

verbal irony

d)

foreshadowing

72.

a person says one thing and means another (sarcasm)
Ex. "Sure, said Crooks. And a manure pile under the window. Sure, it's swell."

a)

situational irony

b)

dialogue

c)

verbal irony

d)

dramatic irony

73.

the audience knows something that the characters do not know
Ex. When Lennie walks in Crooks's room. (Lennie does not know that he is unwanted in there.)

a)

situational irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

drama

d)

verbal irony

74.

descriptive words that appeal to the five senses
Ex. "A few miles south of Soledad, the Salinas river drops in close to the hillside bank and runs deep and green."

a)

adjectives

b)

sensory words

c)

imagery

d)

verbs

75.

hints that something is going to happen in the story
Ex. George tells Lennie in the opening chapter that if he gets into trouble to go back and hide in the brush by the river.

a)

hinting

b)

teasing

c)

foreshadowing

d)

spoiler alerts

76.

characters, objects, or events that have an abstract, or figurative meaning (stands for something else)
Ex. George and Lennie's dream represents their freedom and wealth.

a)

images

b)

symbolism

c)

simile

d)

personification

77.

adding human characteristics to non-living objects
Ex. "the afternoon sun sliced through the cracks of barn walls"

a)

hyperbole

b)

symbolism

c)

imagery

d)

personification

78.

the main character
Ex. Lennie and George because they are the main people in the story.

a)

lead actor

b)

antagonist

c)

MVP

d)

protagonist

79.

opposing character to the main character
Ex. Curley/Curley's wife

a)

antagonist

b)

the opposition

c)

protagonist

d)

the bad guy

80.

struggle between opposing forces
Ex. Lennie vs. Curley; Lennie vs. George; Candy vs. himself; Ranch men vs. society

a)

fight

b)

feud

c)

conflict

d)

argument

81.

it gives the perspective from which a literary work is told.

a)

point of view

b)

literary lens

c)

background

d)

author

82.

The narrator (the voice that is telling the story) is a character who is part of the action and uses the first-person pronouns I, me, and my. The reader sees everything through this character's eyes.

a)

second person point of view

b)

third person point of view

c)

first person point of view

d)

fourth person point of view

83.

The narrator is someone outside the action, rather than a character.

a)

first person point of view

b)

second person point of view

c)

third person point of view

d)

third person onmniscient

84.

the narrator is an all-knowing observer who can relate what every character thinks and feels

a)

omniscient third person point of view

b)

third person point of view

c)

second person point of view

d)

first person point of view

85.

time and place the story takes place
Ex. Salinas River, 1930s; "A few miles south of Soledad."

a)

setting

b)

plot

c)

imagery

d)

exposition

86.

adding human characteristics to non-living objects
Ex. "the afternoon sun sliced through the cracks of barn walls"

a)

hyperbole

b)

symbolism

c)

imagery

d)

personification

87.

struggle between opposing forces
Ex. Lennie vs. Curley; Lennie vs. George; Candy vs. himself; Ranch men vs. society

a)

fight

b)

feud

c)

conflict

d)

argument

88.

time and place the story takes place
Ex. Salinas River, 1930s; "A few miles south of Soledad."

a)

setting

b)

plot

c)

imagery

d)

exposition

89.

What is symbolism?

a)

a word that mimics a sound

b)

repetition of consonant sounds

c)

using symbols to represent something

d)

Giving human-like traits to non-living objects

90.

"America is a melting pot" is an example of

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Foreshadowing

d)

Repetition

91.

The act or instance of repeating is this literary device

a)

Simile

b)

Imagery

c)

Repetition

d)

Satire

92.

A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express a strong emotion or create a statement is a...

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Metaphor

c)

Imagery

d)

Foreshadowing

93.

"She is like a butterfly" is an example of...

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Assonance

d)

Alliteration

94.

The stars on the U.S. flag are an example of...

a)

Symbolism

b)

Repetition

c)

Alliteration

d)

Satire

95.

Click the button. "Click" is an example of...

a)

Repetition

b)

Satire

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Symbolism

96.

"If I were young. If I were strong. If I were loved. If I were wrong." The "ifs" are an example of...

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Repetition

97.

What is a simile?

a)

Comparing two unlike things using like or as

b)

Comparing two things in a text

c)

Using symbols to represent something

d)

None of the above

98.

"The scrumptious desserts were calling out my name" is an example of...

a)

simile

b)

foreshadowing

c)

personification

d)

symbolism

99.

What poetic device is this?

a)

Repetition

b)

Consonance

c)

Assonance

d)

Alliteration

100.

"I told you a million times, do not exaggerate!" is an example of

a)

Hyperbowl

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Hyperbully

d)

Hiperbolie

101.

Lines forming a group or a unit in a poem, like a paragraph in an essay

a)

Repetition

b)

Rhythm

c)

Rhyme

d)

Stanza

102.

Words that sound the same:
Cat / Hat
Fire / Desire
Fake / Steak
Pitter / Patter

a)

Rhyme

b)

Rhythm

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Stanza

103.

A device that gives human attributes to animals and objects

a)

Juxtaposition

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Personification

d)

Imagery

104.

The _____________________ meaning of words does not mean what it said.
It can be connotation or the feeling / idea we give a word.

a)

Literal

b)

Figurative

c)

Literally

d)

Figure 8

105.

The _____________________ meaning of words is what the words actually say.
It can be denotation or the dictionary meaning.

a)

Figure 8

b)

Figurative

c)

Literal

d)

Literally

106.

What is alliteration?

a)

a word that mimics a sound

b)

repetition of consonant sounds

c)

using symbols to represent something

d)

Giving human-like traits to non-living objects

107.

The writer of a poem is called...

a)

writer

b)

author

c)

speaker

d)

poet

108.

What is personification?

a)

a word that mimics a sound

b)

repetition of consonant sounds

c)

using symbols to represent something

d)

Giving human-like traits to non-living objects

109.

What is onomatopoeia?

a)

a word that makes or sounds like a sound

b)

repetition of consonant sounds

c)

using symbols to represent something

d)

Giving human-like traits to non-living objects

110.

What is metaphor?

a)

A comparison of two things using like or as

b)

A comparison of three things using like or as

c)

A comparison of two things that does not use like or as but usually uses is or was instead

d)

Giving non-living things human-like characteristics

111.

A comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as"

a)

Smile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Simile

d)

Alliteration

112.

An ________ is everyday expression that doesn't mean what it says, which can be jargon or slang as well.

a)

Pun

b)

Personification

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Idiom

113.

"The fire burned bright and warm, soft music played on the radio and the smells of a delicious dinner filled the room while the two dogs were cuddled on the couch." This is an example of ________________________.

a)

Personification

b)

Imagery

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Simile

114.

The use of sensory details to help create an image in your mind is _________________________.

a)

Personification

b)

Metaphor

c)

Imagery

d)

Picture

115.

A direct comparison where one thing is another.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Pun

116.

The following poem is an example of an ____________________________.

Football

Football is war.

Two armies dig in on the frontlines.

Facing individuals they have never seen before.

Each army with their own systems and styles.

some prefer to attack from the air and some form the ground.

But still sticking to their strategies

coming down from their commanders,

only as good as the men on the front line.

They have all been working, training for this day.

"Set"

"Hut"

and the ball's put into play

Boys turn into men on this battle day.

a)

Extended Poem

b)

Extended Simile

c)

Extended Metaphor

d)

Long Poem

117.

Which sentence uses it⋅s correctly?
Hint: When you mean it is or it has, use an apostrophe. When you are using its as a possessive, don't use the apostrophe.

a)

It's been a long day already.

b)

Its been a long day already.

c)

The cat hurt it's paw.

d)

Its been great getting to know you.

118.

(1) There was once a grand city on the northeast coast of the Mediterranean Sea near Egypt. (2) Known as Thonis to the Egyptians and Heracleion to the Greeks,the metropolis was supposedly one of extraordinary wealth. (3) Some records indicate that Helen of Troy visited the area before the Trojan War. (4) Founded around 700 B.C., it thrived for centuries and then allegedly disappeared into the depths of the ocean. (5) However, because no trace of Thonis-Heracleion had ever been found, it became more of a legend than a reality.
Sentence 4 is unclear, to improve the sentence change it to--

a)

the famous Trojans

b)

the historical record

c)

the magnificent city

d)

the extreme wealth

119.

One idea is extraneous in this paragraph. Which sentence should be deleted?
(9) Before people can begin riding the waves, they must gather the necessary equipment. (10) A surfboard, which can be selected from a wide range of weights and styles, is needed first. (11) Beginners usually get lighter, more buoyant boards,while experts choose heavier, more maneuverable boards. (12) Next comes surfboard wax, a substance that is rubbed on the board to make it easier to grip.(13) After that, a surfer may want to purchase a surfboard leash, a strap that connects the board to one of the surfer’s ankles. (14) That way the board won’t get lost when the surfer falls off. (15) It takes a lot of practice to get really good at surfing and not fall off. (16) And finally, surfers who plan to swim in cold water will usually want to buy or rent a wet suit to stay warm.

a)

Sentence 12

b)

Sentence 13

c)

Sentence 15

d)

Sentence 16

120.

What is the best revision for sentence 21?
(18) Figuring out where the best waves are requires both knowledge and experience. (19) That’s because wave conditions change with the tide and weather. (20) Some places, however, are known to be prime surfing spots. (21) These are called breaks, and when surfers find one, they paddle their surfboards out into it and the perfect wave for which they are patiently waiting.

a)

Sentence 21 does not need to be revised.

b)

These are called breaks, and when surfers find one, they paddle their surfboards out into it, they patiently wait for the perfect wave.

c)

These are called breaks, and when surfers find one, they paddle their surfboards out into it because of the perfect wave they patiently wait for.

d)

These are called breaks, and when surfers find one, they paddle their surfboards out into it and patiently wait for the perfect wave.

121.

Correct the mistake in this paragraph:
(29) Malala’s story made headlines, and the Taliban’s actions shocked the world. (30) The group had hoped to silence Malala but instead amplifyed her message and created a global hero. (31) In 2013 she became the youngest person ever to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

a)

Change Nobel Peace Prize to nobel peace prize

b)

Change amplifyed to amplified

c)

Change Malala's to Malalas'

d)

Insert a comma after Malala

122.

What is the correct way to write sentence 15 and 16?
(13) In January 2009 the Taliban proclaimed that no girl could attend school. (14) Malala and other girls defied this decree, continuing to go to class and study for tests. (15) The 11-year-old also began writing a diary. (16) Which detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan. (17) The British Broadcasting Corporation soon learned about the diary and helped Malala turn it into an online blog.

a)

The 11 year old also began writing a diary it detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

b)

The 11 year old also began writing a diary. With details about what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

c)

The 11 year old also began writing a diary that detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

d)

The sentences in the paragraph are all correct.

123.

Which sentence correctly uses the apostrophe to show possession?
Hint: add ' to the end of plural nouns only if they end in -s like in two cats' toys.

a)

My childrens' toys are always on the floor.

b)

My three friends' cars are always clean.

c)

The four dog's leashes are tangled together.

d)

The two cat's toys are under the couch.

124.

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?
Hint: Use the semicolon if you have two independent clauses connected without a conjunction.

a)

I have painted the house, but still need to sand the floors.

b)

I have painted the house; I still need to sand the floors.

c)

I painted; and he sanded.

d)

I have painted the entire house; but she is still working on sanding the floors.

125.

Which of the sentences below is correct?
A. Jill took Justin and I to the shop.
B. Jill took Justin and me to the shop.

Here's a hint: Take out the other person, and it should be clearer. Jill took I or Jill took me...

a)

A

b)

B

c)

They are both correct.

d)

They are both incorrect.

126.

Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?

a)

I would like to attend the 2018 Olympic Games.

b)

The 2018 olympic games will be held in South Korea.

c)

In 2018 the winter olympics will be in south Korea.

d)

South korea is hosting the next Olympic games.

127.

Which sentence uses it⋅s correctly?
Hint: When you mean it is or it has, use an apostrophe. When you are using its as a possessive, don't use the apostrophe.

a)

It's been a long day already.

b)

Its been a long day already.

c)

The cat hurt it's paw.

d)

Its been great getting to know you.

128.

(1) There was once a grand city on the northeast coast of the Mediterranean Sea near Egypt. (2) Known as Thonis to the Egyptians and Heracleion to the Greeks,the metropolis was supposedly one of extraordinary wealth. (3) Some records indicate that Helen of Troy visited the area before the Trojan War. (4) Founded around 700 B.C., it thrived for centuries and then allegedly disappeared into the depths of the ocean. (5) However, because no trace of Thonis-Heracleion had ever been found, it became more of a legend than a reality.
Sentence 4 is unclear, to improve the sentence change it to--

a)

the famous Trojans

b)

the historical record

c)

the magnificent city

d)

the extreme wealth

129.

One idea is extraneous in this paragraph. Which sentence should be deleted?
(9) Before people can begin riding the waves, they must gather the necessary equipment. (10) A surfboard, which can be selected from a wide range of weights and styles, is needed first. (11) Beginners usually get lighter, more buoyant boards,while experts choose heavier, more maneuverable boards. (12) Next comes surfboard wax, a substance that is rubbed on the board to make it easier to grip.(13) After that, a surfer may want to purchase a surfboard leash, a strap that connects the board to one of the surfer’s ankles. (14) That way the board won’t get lost when the surfer falls off. (15) It takes a lot of practice to get really good at surfing and not fall off. (16) And finally, surfers who plan to swim in cold water will usually want to buy or rent a wet suit to stay warm.

a)

Sentence 12

b)

Sentence 13

c)

Sentence 15

d)

Sentence 16

130.

What is the best revision for sentence 21?
(18) Figuring out where the best waves are requires both knowledge and experience. (19) That’s because wave conditions change with the tide and weather. (20) Some places, however, are known to be prime surfing spots. (21) These are called breaks, and when surfers find one, they paddle their surfboards out into it and the perfect wave for which they are patiently waiting.

a)

Sentence 21 does not need to be revised.

b)

These are called breaks, and when surfers find one, they paddle their surfboards out into it, they patiently wait for the perfect wave.

c)

These are called breaks, and when surfers find one, they paddle their surfboards out into it because of the perfect wave they patiently wait for.

d)

These are called breaks, and when surfers find one, they paddle their surfboards out into it and patiently wait for the perfect wave.

131.

Correct the mistake in this paragraph:
(29) Malala’s story made headlines, and the Taliban’s actions shocked the world. (30) The group had hoped to silence Malala but instead amplifyed her message and created a global hero. (31) In 2013 she became the youngest person ever to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

a)

Change Nobel Peace Prize to nobel peace prize

b)

Change amplifyed to amplified

c)

Change Malala's to Malalas'

d)

Insert a comma after Malala

132.

What is the correct way to write sentence 15 and 16?
(13) In January 2009 the Taliban proclaimed that no girl could attend school. (14) Malala and other girls defied this decree, continuing to go to class and study for tests. (15) The 11-year-old also began writing a diary. (16) Which detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan. (17) The British Broadcasting Corporation soon learned about the diary and helped Malala turn it into an online blog.

a)

The 11 year old also began writing a diary it detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

b)

The 11 year old also began writing a diary. With details about what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

c)

The 11 year old also began writing a diary that detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

d)

The sentences in the paragraph are all correct.

133.

Which sentence correctly uses the apostrophe to show possession?
Hint: add ' to the end of plural nouns only if they end in -s like in two cats' toys.

a)

My childrens' toys are always on the floor.

b)

My three friends' cars are always clean.

c)

The four dog's leashes are tangled together.

d)

The two cat's toys are under the couch.

134.

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?
Hint: Use the semicolon if you have two independent clauses connected without a conjunction.

a)

I have painted the house, but still need to sand the floors.

b)

I have painted the house; I still need to sand the floors.

c)

I painted; and he sanded.

d)

I have painted the entire house; but she is still working on sanding the floors.

135.

Which of the sentences below is correct?
A. Jill took Justin and I to the shop.
B. Jill took Justin and me to the shop.

Here's a hint: Take out the other person, and it should be clearer. Jill took I or Jill took me...

a)

A

b)

B

c)

They are both correct.

d)

They are both incorrect.

136.

Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?

a)

I would like to attend the 2018 Olympic Games.

b)

The 2018 olympic games will be held in South Korea.

c)

In 2018 the winter olympics will be in south Korea.

d)

South korea is hosting the next Olympic games.

137.

Which of the following is the proper way to use parenthetical citation?

a)

"This point has been argued before" (Frye).

b)

"This point has been argued before." (Frye)

c)

"This point has been argued before." (Frye).

138.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

Fry argues, "this is the main problem" (Frye).

b)

Fry argues, "this is the main problem."

c)

Fry argues, "this is the main problem." (Frye)

139.

You should not put the author's name in parentheses if you state it in your sentence.

a)

True

b)

False

140.

Which of the following is a proper citation in a work cited page?

a)

"In Forecasting Their Emotions, Most People Flunk Out." Foreman, R. New York Times, 16 Feb. 1999. www.nytimes.com

b)

Foreman, R. "In Forecasting Their Emotions, Most People Flunk Out." New York Times, 16 Feb. 1999. www.nytimes.com

c)

New York Times. "In Forecasting Their Emotions, Most People Flunk Out." Foreman, R. 16 Feb. 1999. www.nytimes.com

141.

What do you do if there's no published date for your text?

a)

Leave it off your work cited.

b)

Write (n.d.) instead.

c)

Write (et al.) instead.

142.

In your essay itself, titles of novels, films, and television shows should be:

a)

in italics

b)

underlined.

c)

in quotes.

143.

What's the correct order for your paper heading?

a)

Your name, teacher name, class, date

b)

Your name, date, class, teacher

c)

Your name, date, teacher, class

144.

How should you begin each paragraph?

a)

By adding two spaces with the space bar.

b)

By adding space between paragraphs using the "enter" key.

c)

By indenting with the "tab" key.

145.

What is the purpose of MLA formatting?

a)

To torture high school students with a pointless system of random rules created by teachers for their own, morbid, amusement, and to create easier ways for teachers to hurt students' grades for their own sick pleasure.

b)

To make papers more standardized and easier to read.

146.

In your essay, the titles of shorter works like songs, poems, short stories, and short films should be:

a)

in quotes

b)

in italics

c)

underlined

147.

The font you use does not matter as long as it's professional.

a)

true

b)

false

148.

When a line break appears in a song or poem you're quoting, you indicate the line break with:

a)

a comma

b)

the enter key

c)

a slash

149.

The correct punctuation for an in-text citation is:

a)

“Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope.” (Fitzgerald 88).

b)

“Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope” (Fitzgerald 88).

c)

“Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope.” (Fitzgerald 88)

d)

“Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope (Fitzgerald 88)."

150.

Which is the correct punctuation for an in-text citation?

a)

"Not all those who wander are lost. (Tolkein 218)."

b)

"Not all those who wander are lost." (Tolkein 218)

c)

"Not all those who wander are lost" (Tolkein 218).

d)

"Not all those who wander are lost." (Tolkein 218).

151.

MLA is primarily the citation style of the_________

a)

humanities

b)

sciences

c)

law

d)

history and ethics

152.

•You should include an in-text citation __________

a)

only when you mention the author

b)

only twice per paragraph.

c)

every time you reference a direct quote.

d)

every time you reference or quote from a source.

153.

The in-text citation is located where (in the order of the sentence)?

a)

the end of the sentence regardless of where your information is within the sentence.

b)

Right after your quote or information.

c)

Before your quote or information.

d)

the end of the sentence only when you directly quote.

154.

Plagiarism in an essay is ________

a)

copy/pasting someone else's answers for a test.

b)

using someone’s words without giving the source proper credit.

c)

using someone’s words or ideas without giving the source proper credit.

d)

improperly citing an author's last name from a works cited page

155.

If your source does not have an author, what should you cite next?

a)

The container of the source

b)

The title of the source

c)

N/A

d)

The year of the source

156.

How do you cite a film?

a)

The director's name

b)

The movie title

c)

The movie distributor

d)

The lead actor or actress' name

157.

A works cited page should have all of your sources in ___________

a)

the order you found the sources in your research process

b)

the order you cited the sources within your paper

c)

alphabetical order by first name

d)

alphabetical order by last name

158.

What is an annotated bibliography?

a)

A works cited page with short summaries of each source under each citation

b)

A works cited page with short summaries of each source AND how you will use them in your essay under each citation

c)

A works cited page with websites to access each source

d)

A works cited page with quotes from each source under each citation

159.

What information should MLA in-text citations include when possible?

a)

Author's first name and page number

b)

Publication date and page number

c)

Author's last name and page number

d)

Author's first and last name

160.

Which in-text citation is correct?

a)

This point has been argued before (Frye 197).

b)

This point has been argued before. (Frye 197).

c)

This point has been argued before (Gleen Frye 197).

d)

This point has been argued before (Frye, 197).

161.

What kind of spacing should an MLA formatted paper have?

a)

Single

b)

Double

c)

1.5

d)

Multiple

162.

Why should students use MLA Format?

a)

To avoid plagiarism

b)

Because teachers say they should

c)

To make a paper harder

d)

Students shouldn't use it

163.

What is the name of the page where you give credit to authors whose work you used in a paper?

a)

Reference Page

b)

Works Cited

c)

Bibliography

d)

Sources

164.

What goes in the upper right corner of a MLA formatted paper?

a)

Your full name

b)

The name of your professor

c)

The title of your essay

d)

Your last name and page number

165.

You shouldn't use the author's last name in the citation if the author's name appears in text.

a)

True

b)

False

166.

How is the Works Cited page arranged?

a)

Alphabetically, by title of the work

b)

Alphabetically, by the author's first name

c)

Alphabetically, by the author's last name

d)

By publication year

167.

You do not need to include in-text citations when summarizing or paraphrasing information from an outside source.

a)

True

b)

False

168.

What information do you include if there is no known author of a source?

a)

Publication date

b)

Title of the source

c)

Publisher name

d)

You do not need to cite this source

169.

s-ous

a)

out of

b)

in need of

c)

wanting

d)

full of

170.

plagiarism

a)

taking someone else's words and passing off as one's own

b)

citing only in one place

c)

stealing

d)

cheating

171.

s-able

a)

to be able to do…worthy

b)

invisible

c)

adaptable

d)

divisible

172.

s-ation

a)

civilizing

b)

creation

c)

creating

d)

forms nouns from verbs

173.

demo/dem (root)

a)

people

b)

democracy

c)

matriarchy

d)

citizens

174.

dia-

a)

diamond

b)

through, between, and/or across

c)

through, inbetween, and together

d)

around, between, and across

175.

democracy

a)

RULE or GOVERNED by the PEOPLE government

b)

a PEOPLE-CENTERED society

c)

a MOTHER RULED society

d)

a BROTHER CUTTING society

176.

diameter

a)

THROUGH MEASUREMENT for a circle

b)

ACROSS or THROUGH MESUREMENT found in Math class

c)

ACROSS or THROUGH length for a circle

d)

HALF a CIRCLE MEASURMENT for GEOMETRY

177.

di-

a)

agree or positive

b)

not or negative

c)

differ

d)

disperse

178.

dys-

a)

differ

b)

disperse

c)

not or negative

d)

agree or positive

179.

dif-

a)

differ

b)

disperse

c)

agree or positive

d)

not or negative

180.

equi (root)

a)

equal

b)

unequal

c)

equity

d)

equilibrium

181.

equ (root)

a)

unequal

b)

equal

c)

equity

d)

equilibrium

182.

ex-

a)

former, completely

b)

current, somewhat

c)

was, somewhat

d)

external

183.

exter-, extra meaning and examples

a)

outside of

b)

etracredit

c)

inside of

d)

close to

184.

What is the classroom and school policy relating to cell phones?

a)

No cell phones

b)

No cell phones visible

c)

Cell phone may be visible but set for "DO NOT DISTURB"

d)

Cell phone is not visible and is set to "DO NOT DISTURB"

185.

Where will students most often find emails about late work?

a)

from one's parent

b)

from the Teacher

c)

Canvas

d)

Gmail

186.

Are electronics other than school-provided Chromebooks allowed to be visible during class?

a)

Yes

b)

When I am in the bathroom, I can have it.

c)

No

d)

When I am in the caffeteria, I can have it

187.

Which of the following is the proper way to use parenthetical citation?

a)

"This point has been argued before" (Frye).

b)

"This point has been argued before." (Frye)

c)

"This point has been argued before." (Frye).

188.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

Fry argues, "this is the main problem" (Frye).

b)

Fry argues, "this is the main problem."

c)

Fry argues, "this is the main problem." (Frye)

189.

Which of the following is a proper citation in a work cited page?

a)

"In Forecasting Their Emotions, Most People Flunk Out." Foreman, R. New York Times, 16 Feb. 1999. www.nytimes.com

b)

Foreman, R. "In Forecasting Their Emotions, Most People Flunk Out." New York Times, 16 Feb. 1999. www.nytimes.com

c)

New York Times. "In Forecasting Their Emotions, Most People Flunk Out." Foreman, R. 16 Feb. 1999. www.nytimes.com

190.

Effective learners are

a)

Persons who bring only what they have to bring and are generally on-time

b)

Persons who bring not only what they need but help keep the learning active

c)

Persons who bring "I think" notes.

d)

Persons who do the minimum needed to succeed.

191.

How many days from 9:01pm Sunday night does one have to submit late assignments for partial credit

a)

3

b)

2

c)

5

d)

10

192.

A from ACES asks students to do what?

a)

Turn the question provided into a statement with a clear opinion and side chosen.

b)

Turn the question provided into a statement with an opinion and side chosen.

c)

Turn the question into a set of further questions.

d)

Aptly and affibly provide evidence from your own Point Of View

193.

C from ACES asks

a)

"According to the text,"

b)

Cite example started by "I think"

c)

Cite an example based in self (personal) experience

d)

Cite an example based in self (personal) experience or text input

194.

Personal technology devices must be off, out of sight, and may not be used by students during instructional time, unless authorized by school administration. Which of the following is not an example device?

a)

Chromebook

b)

Smart Phone

c)

Tablet

d)

Cellular enabled watches

195.

During what time are students not permitted to use cell phones?

a)

Class

b)

Lunch

c)

Before 8:21 am

d)

Before 3:15 pm

196.

How long does one have for a bathroom break before skipping and absent become involved?

a)

10 - minutes

b)

10 + minutes

c)

5 - minutes

d)

5+ minutes

197.

What is the purpose of MLA formatting?

a)

To torture high school students with a pointless system of random rules created by teachers for their own, morbid, amusement, and to create easier ways for teachers to hurt students' grades for their own sick pleasure.

b)

To make papers more standardized and easier to read.

198.

The correct punctuation for an in-text citation is:

a)

“Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope.” (Fitzgerald 88).

b)

“Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope” (Fitzgerald 88).

c)

“Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope.” (Fitzgerald 88)

d)

“Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope (Fitzgerald 88)."

199.

inter- meaning and use

a)

between

b)

among

c)

outsdie

d)

interchange

200.

log (root) meaning and use

a)

word or speak or say

b)

citing only in one place

c)

dialogue

d)

monologue

201.

logo (root)

a)

word or speak or say

b)

work or speak or said

c)

word or said or say

d)

sentnece or speak or up

202.

loc (root)

a)

word or speak or say

b)

creation

c)

creating

d)

location

203.

mal (Root) and use

a)

bad or badly

b)

Maleficent

c)

Malefactor

d)

Malady

204.

-ity meaning and use

a)

state of or quality of

b)

electricity

c)

subtlety

d)

state of sultry of

205.

meter (root) meaning and use

a)

measure

b)

diameter

c)

chronometer

d)

misure

206.

multi (root)

a)

many

b)

measure

c)

bad

d)

multitude

207.

non-

a)

not

b)

disperse

c)

agree or positive

d)

not or negative

208.

pan (root) use and meaning

a)

entire or whole or all

b)

pandemic

c)

panoramic

d)

entire or hole or all

209.

para (root) use and meaning

a)

beside

b)

paranormal

c)

panoramic

d)

pend (root) use and meaning

a)

to hang

b)

pendulum

c)

penultimate

d)

to drop

211.

peri (root) use and meaning

a)

around

b)

periscope

c)

perimeter

d)

beside

212.

re- use and meaning

a)

again or back

b)

again and forward

c)

reject

d)

recall

213.

grad (root) use and meaning

a)

walk

b)

run

c)

regress

d)

graduate

214.

paramedic

a)

people who work beside medics

b)

people who work for medics

c)

people who are medics

d)

medical paratroopers

215.

Measures time

a)

Chronometer

b)

Chronograph

c)

Watch

d)

Stop watch

216.

small measure

a)

micrometer

b)

macrometer

c)

altimeter

d)

thermometer

217.

write again

a)

rewrite

b)

repeat

c)

regraph

d)

recall

218.

My dog Bingo.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

219.

Long red dress.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

220.

She went home because she was sick.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

221.

What is the classroom and school policy relating to cell phones?

a)

No cell phones

b)

No cell phones visible

c)

Cell phone may be visible but set for "DO NOT DISTURB"

d)

Cell phone is not visible and is set to "DO NOT DISTURB"

222.

Which of the following is the proper way to use parenthetical citation?

a)

"This point has been argued before" (Frye).

b)

"This point has been argued before." (Frye)

c)

"This point has been argued before." (Frye).

223.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

Fry argues, "this is the main problem" (Frye).

b)

Fry argues, "this is the main problem."

c)

Fry argues, "this is the main problem." (Frye)

224.

You should not put the author's name in parentheses if you state it in your sentence.

a)

True

b)

False

225.

Which sentence has the correct placement of the comma?

a)

Even though I forgot to take out the trash my mom, let me go to the party.

b)

Even though, I forgot to take out the trash my mom let me go to the party.

c)

Even though I forgot, to take out the trash my mom let me go to the party.

d)

Even though I forgot to take out the trash, my mom let me go to the party.

226.

Which sentence has the correct placement of the comma?

a)

All, of a sudden the lights turned out.

b)

All of a sudden, the lights turned out.

c)

All of a sudden the lights, turned out.

d)

All of, a sudden the lights turned out.

227.

What type of sentence is this?

The Bill of Rights lists all of the rights of U.S. Citizens.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

228.

What type of sentence is this?

The Bill of Rights lists all of the rights of U.S. Citizens.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

229.

What type of sentence is this?

If you are deprived, you are not getting something it means someone is withholding or taking away something from you.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

230.

Which option is not a sentence?

a)

He laughed uncontrollably.

b)

Rolled along the sidewalk.

c)

She loved running at night.

d)

Her dog barked and cried.

231.

Academic essays tend to be highly logical, clear logical reasoning is very persuasive.

a)

no error

b)

run-on sentence

c)

comma splice

d)

sentence fragment

232.

As the woman walked down the dusty street, balancing a huge basket on her head.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

233.

My family seldom eats strawberries my brothers are allergic to them.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

234.

Do you remember when the squirrels got into our attic last fall?

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

235.

Good writing is not a matter of luck, it is the result of practice.

a)

Comma splice

b)

Run-on

236.

Dudley got upset when he did not have enough ice cream.

a)

Run-On

b)

Fragment

c)

Sentence

237.

Hamsters make great pets.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-On

c)

Complete Sentence

238.

Jessica ate a snack, read a book, and played a game.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-On

c)

Complete Sentence

239.

Which sentence corrects the fragment: Movies that have lots of action.

a)

Movies that have lots of action are my favorite.

b)

Movies that have lots of action and adventure.

c)

Movies that have lots of action in the beginning.

d)

Movies that have lots of exciting action.

Practice Quiz Week 5

Total questions: 239

Worksheet time: 3hrs 34mins

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