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English 11CP 1st Semester Exam Review

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 2hrs 15mins

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1.

Identify the parts of speech of the two underlined words in the sentence.

The garden hose should be near the rose garden.

a)

Noun, Adjective

b)

Verb, Noun

c)

Adjective, Noun

d)

Verb, Adjective

2.

Identify the parts of speech of the two underlined words in the sentence.

We run the dogs once each day in the dog run out back.

a)

Verb, Verb

b)

Verb, Noun

c)

Noun, Verb

d)

Verb, Adjective

3.

Identify the parts of speech of the two underlined words in the sentence.

I don't like either, but I must pick either one or the other.

a)

Preposition, Conjunction

b)

Pronoun, Preposition

c)

Pronoun, Conjunction

d)

Adjective, Pronoun

4.

Identify the parts of speech of the two underlined words in the sentence.

I will not iron with this iron.

a)

Verb, Noun

b)

Adjective, Noun

c)

Noun, Verb

d)

Preposition, Noun

5.

Identify the parts of speech of the two underlined words in the sentence.

The chair fell over and then rolled over the rug.

a)

Verb, Adjective

b)

Verb, Preposition

c)

Adverb, Verb

d)

Adverb, Preposition

6.

Identify the parts of speech of the two underlined words in the sentence.

Gracious, they were very gracious hosts at the party.

a)

Verb, Adjective

b)

Interjection, Preposition

c)

Verb, Adverb

d)

Interjection, Adjective

7.

Identify the parts of speech of the two underlined words in the sentence.

I hope my good grade will increase your hope of getting one.

a)

Verb, Noun

b)

Verb, Adjective

c)

Verb, Adverb

d)

Noun, Interjection

8.

Identify the parts of speech of the two underlined words in the sentence.

Please turn the light on and put the groceries on the table to restore its shine.

a)

Verb, Adverb

b)

Preposition, Verb

c)

Adverb, Preposition

d)

Interjection, Conjunction

9.

Identify the parts of speech of the two underlined words in the sentence.

She rubbed hard on the hard surface of the table to restore its shine.

a)

Verb, Adverb

b)

Noun, Adverb

c)

Preposition, Conjunction

d)

Adverb, Adjective

10.

Identify the parts of speech of the two underlined words in the sentence.

The children comb their hair with the blue comb on the dresser.

a)

Verb, Noun

b)

Interjection, Pronoun

c)

Pronoun, Conjunction

d)

Noun, Verb

11.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Ajective (PA), or Predicate Nominative (PN).

The employee told her boss a blatant lie.

a)

IO, DO

b)

DO, IO

c)

IO, IO

d)

DO, DO

12.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Ajective (PA), or Predicate Nominative (PN).

We sang the book's praises to our friends.

a)

IO

b)

DO

c)

PA

d)

PN

13.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Ajective (PA), or Predicate Nominative (PN).

When will Lloyd buy his sister a birthday present?

a)

DO, IO

b)

DO, DO

c)

IO, DO

d)

IO, IO

14.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Ajective (PA), or Predicate Nominative (PN).

4. The courier delivered the package to him.

a)

DO

b)

IO

c)

PA

d)

PN

15.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Ajective (PA), or Predicate Nominative (PN).

They appeared tired after the long drive.

a)

DO

b)

IO

c)

PA

d)

PN

16.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Ajective (PA), or Predicate Nominative (PN).

Terry taught herself Spanish.

a)

DO, IO

b)

DO, DO

c)

IO, DO

d)

IO, IO

17.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Ajective (PA), or Predicate Nominative (PN).

We wrote Aunt Emma and Uncle Alvin a letter.

a)

IO, DO

b)

DO, DO

c)

IO, IO

d)

OP, OP

18.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Ajective (PA), or Predicate Nominative (PN).

I ordered a soup and salad for my daughter.

a)

IO, DO

b)

DO, DO

c)

IO, IO

d)

DO, IO

19.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Ajective (PA), or Predicate Nominative (PN).

The department store clerk wore a faded shirt.

a)

DO

b)

IO

c)

PA

d)

PN

20.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Adjective (PA), or Predicate Nominative (PN).

We catalogued the books for the library.

a)

DO

b)

IO

c)

PA

d)

PN

21.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Ajective (PA), or Predicate Nominative (PN).

The young father gave the his young son and daughter kisses before bedtime.

a)

IO, DO, IO

b)

IO, IO, DO

c)

DO, DO, IO

d)

DO, IO, DO

22.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Adjective (PA), or Predicate Nominative (PN).

Antonio tossed Vincent the yellow ball and the bat.

a)

DO, IO, IO

b)

DO, IO, DO

c)

IO, IO, DO

d)

IO, DO, DO

23.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Adjective (PA), or Preidcate Nominative (PN).

Daniel sent Kurt a short email message on Monday.

a)

IO, DO

b)

DO, DO

c)

DO, IO

d)

IO, IO

24.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Adjective (PA), or Predicate Nominative (PN).

Cheryl took two crumbled sheets of paper out of her purse.

a)

IO

b)

DO

c)

PA

d)

PN

25.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Adjective (PA), or Predicate Nominative (PN).

Henry read his little brother a delightful story after dinner.

a)

IO, DO

b)

DO, DO

c)

DO, IO

d)

IO, IO

26.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Adjective (PA), or Predicate Nominative (PN).

Despite the frost, the fruit trees remained healthy.

a)

DO

b)

IO

c)

PA

d)

PN

27.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Adjective (PA), or Predicate Nominative (PN).

The student will become either an accountant or a banker.

a)

DO, DO

b)

IO, DO

c)

PA, PA

d)

PN, PN

28.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Adjective (PA), or Predicate Nominative (PN).

The blister grew more painful.

a)

DO

b)

IO

c)

PA

d)

PN

29.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Adjective (PA), or Predicate Nominative (PN).

The house looked a mess after the party.

a)

DO

b)

IO

c)

PA

d)

PN

30.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Adjective (PA), or Predicate Nominative (PN).

Through the early morning mist, the foghorn sounded mournful and distant.

a)

DO, DO

b)

IO,DO

c)

PA, PN

d)

PA, PA

e)

PN, PN

31.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Adjective (PA), or Predicate Nominative (PN).

Cockroaches are pests in many households.

a)

DO

b)

IO

c)

PA

d)

PN

32.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Adjective (PA), or Predicate Nominative (PN).

The man seems a competent violinist.

a)

DO

b)

IO

c)

PA

d)

PN

33.

Identify the underlined words in the sentence as either a Direct Object (DO), Indirect Object (IO), Predicate Adjective (PA), or Predicate Nominative (PN).

Suddenly, the noise grew louder.

a)

DO

b)

IO

c)

PA

d)

PN

34.

I think that you have many choices when you are looking for a nanny, but I hope you can consider how many years I have worked in childcare.

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

35.

You should not play football because it is statistically the most dangerous sport in terms of injuries. Also, 75% of football players have received serious head injuries, which impacts their health later in life.

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

36.

Dentists all over the country recommend this toothbrush.

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

37.

Houses near the coast should be built at least ten feet above sea level because statistics show that coastal waters rise to these heights at least every twenty years.

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

38.

Reading books each day is beneficial and all students should read for at least twenty minutes each day. Studies have shown that students who read this amount score in the 98th percentile on standardized tests.

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

39.

The rhetorical appeal which occurs when the author uses emotion to persuade the audience

a)

ethos

b)

logos

c)

pathos

40.

The rhetorical appeal which occurs when the author uses language that suggests he or she is an expert or an authority on a subject?

a)

ethos

b)

logos

c)

pathos

41.

The rhetorical appeal which occurs when the author uses logic and reason to help the reader arrive at a conclusion? 

a)

ethos

b)

logos

c)

pathos

42.

We want to go on vacation; however, we need to wait until summer break.

a)

noun

b)

adjective

c)

conjunction

d)

verb

43.

We want to go on vacation; however, we need to wait until summer break.

a)

noun

b)

adjective

c)

conjunction

d)

verb

44.

We want to go on vacation; however, we need to wait until summer break.

a)

noun

b)

adjective

c)

conjunction

d)

verb

45.

After dinner the boys watched a science fiction movie. What is the preposition?

a)

After

b)

dinner

c)

boys

d)

watched

46.

Soybeans are a valuable food, for they contain protein. Identify the conjunction.

a)

valuable

b)

for

c)

contain

d)

protein

47.

Fresh vegetables provide not only vitamins but also minerals. Identify the conjunction.

a)

not

b)

but

c)

not only...but also

48.

They attended the concert last weekend.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

conjunction

d)

adverb

e)

pronoun

49.

Several cats ran into Rob’s garage.

a)

conjunction

b)

noun

c)

article

d)

verb

e)

pronoun

50.

The truck driver delivered the packages quickly.

a)

interjection

b)

adverb

c)

adjective

d)

verb

e)

noun

51.

Fast runners won all the awards at the track meet.

a)

verb

b)

adjective

c)

interjection

d)

preposition

e)

conjunction

52.

I wanted a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch yesterday.

a)

adverb

b)

A noun

c)

conjunction

d)

interjection

e)

article

53.

She was counting the ballots during social studies class.

a)

pronoun

b)

noun

c)

interjection

d)

adjective

e)

preposition

54.

Hey! That is my seat.

a)

verb

b)

preposition

c)

pronoun

d)

interjection

e)

article

55.

Are you sure of yourself?

a)

noun

b)

pronoun

c)

preposition

d)

interjection

e)

article

56.

They slowly carried the couch down the stairs.

a)

noun

b)

article

c)

adverb

d)

adjective

e)

verb

57.

Hurray! Our team has finally scored a touchdown.

a)

noun

b)

interjection

c)

adjective

d)

verb

e)

article

58.

What is the predicate nominative in the following sentence?

A farmer's market is a place for the sale of the produce of local farmers.

a)

place

b)

market

c)

sale

d)

produce

59.

What is the simple subject of the following sentence?

A farmer's market is a place for the sale of the produce of local farmers.

a)

farmer's

b)

market

c)

place

d)

sale

60.

What is the verb in the following sentence?

According to mythology, the Greeks gave Zeus the thunderbolt.

a)

thunderbolt

b)

Greeks

c)

gave

d)

According

61.

What is the subject of the following sentence?

According to mythology, the Greeks gave Zeus the thunderbolt.

a)

Greeks

b)

mythology

c)

Zeus

d)

thunderbolt

62.

What is the direct object of the following sentence?

According to mythology, the Greeks gave Zeus the thunderbolt.

a)

Greeks

b)

gave

c)

Zeus

d)

thunderbolt

63.

What is the indirect object of the following sentence?

According to mythology, the Greeks gave Zeus the thunderbolt.

a)

Greeks

b)

gave

c)

Zeus

d)

thunderbolt

64.

What is the verb in the following sentence?

During a storm, lightning strikes the Earth about one hundred times a second.

a)

storm

b)

lightning

c)

strikes

d)

Earth

65.

What is the subject of the following sentence?

During a storm, lightning strikes the Earth about one hundred times a second.

a)

storm

b)

lightning

c)

strikes

d)

Earth

66.

What is the direct object of the following sentence?

During a storm, lightning strikes the Earth about one hundred times a second.

a)

storm

b)

lightning

c)

strikes

d)

Earth

67.

What is the subject of the followng sentence?

The colors of batik appear rich.

a)

colors

b)

batik

c)

appear

d)

rich

68.

What is the verb of the following sentence?

The colors of batik appear rich.

a)

colors

b)

batik

c)

appear

d)

rich

69.

What is the predicate adjective of the following sentence?

The colors of batik appear rich.

a)

colors

b)

batik

c)

appear

d)

rich

70.

What is the subject in the followng sentence?

The artist then dyes the fabric a color.

a)

artist

b)

dyes

c)

fabric

d)

color

71.

What is the verb in the following sentence?

The artist then dyes the fabric a color.

a)

artist

b)

dyes

c)

fabric

d)

color

72.

What is the direct object in the following sentence?

The artist then dyes the fabric a color.

a)

artist

b)

dyes

c)

fabric

d)

color

73.

What is the subject of the following sentence?

Study the parts of the saxophone.

a)

Study

b)

you (understood)

c)

parts

d)

saxophone

74.

What is the verb in the following sentence?

Study the parts of the saxophone.

a)

Study

b)

you (understood)

c)

parts

d)

saxophone

75.

What is the direct object in the following sentence?

Study the parts of the saxophone.

a)

Study

b)

you (understood)

c)

parts

d)

saxophone

76.

Which group believed writing should be a tool to help readers understand the Bible and guide their lives?

a)

The Enlightenists

b)

Puritans

c)

Native Americans

d)

The Revolutionists

77.

Which group(s) of Early American writers relied mainly on letters and journals to communicate their beliefs and experiences

a)

Settlers

b)

Explorers

c)

Native Americans

d)

None are correct

78.

People began to rededicate themselves to the Puritan vision and a wave of religious enthusiasm arose during the...

a)

First Great Awakening

b)

The Englightenment

c)

The American Revolution

d)

None are correct

79.

How did Native Americans share their literature?

a)

Diaries

b)

Letters

c)

Journals

d)

Word of mouth

80.

True/False: With oral tradition, stories can become distorted and lead to multiple versions

a)

True

b)

False

81.

The purpose of this was to explain how life/ Earth came to be

a)

Fable

b)

Creation myth

c)

Fairytale

d)

Divine myth

82.

Which group worshiped many gods and had a close relationship with nature?

a)

Explorers

b)

Settlers

c)

Puritans

d)

Native Americans

83.

Much of the early Native American literature did not survive because

a)

Explorers burned it

b)

They realized there were other ways to explain things in the world

c)

Native Americans were being wiped out by European diseases

d)

None are correct

84.

A character type that can be found in literary works from different cultures throughout the ages

a)

Archetype

b)

Protagonist

c)

Antagonist

d)

Foil character

85.

This type of story explains how the world and things in it came to be.

a)

legend

b)

myth

c)

fable

d)

nursery rhyme

86.

Native American myths originated as oral stories passed down verbally.

a)

True

b)

False

87.

What is an archetype?

a)

recurring characters in storytelling from different places around the world

b)

recurring patterns that occur in mythology, religion, and stories across cultures and time periods

c)

recurring patterns in stories across cultures and time periods

d)

recurring patterns within a culture and across time periods

88.

Symbolism in a creation myth is when...

a)

a character's actions, an event, and/or an object represents a certain concept.

b)

a character(s) or event(s) represents a certain concept.

c)

an event(s) represent a certain concept.

d)

a character(s) actions represent a certain concept.

89.

Native American Literature is often characterized by repetition and ritual.

a)

True

b)

False

90.
The Puritans had a strong influence on American Literature.  They saw writing as a way to: 
a)
Express religious beliefs
b)
Express emotions
c)
Write creatively
d)
Tell stories
91.

Topic sentence is usually the __________ sentence.

a)

Second

b)

Third

c)

First

92.

Paragraphs always contain:

a)

six or more sentences

b)

an example

c)

a topic sentence

93.
What are the sentences called that tell more about the topic sentence? 
a)
conclusion 
b)
main idea 
c)

commentary

d)
paragraph
94.

What are the basic elements of a good paragraph?

a)

Topic sentence; Commentary; Evidence; Support/Analysis

b)

Topic sentence; Evidence; Reason

c)

Introduction; Body;Conclusion

d)

Main ideas; Examples; Summary

95.

When you copy evidence from a text, you always have to use:

a)

quotation marks

b)

parentheses

c)

question marks

d)

your brain