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Bradley 8th Grade English STAAR Review

Total questions: 156

Worksheet time: 3hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When analyzing test questions, the phrase "support the claim" or "supports the idea" is asking the reader to find

a)

complications

b)

main idea

c)

supporting details

d)

concrete evidence

2.

_______writing that gives the events in the order in which they occurred; order of events; sequence

a)

compare and contrast

b)

cause and effect

c)

chronological order

d)

problem and solution

3.

Convey means to

a)

determine

b)

show

c)

paraphrase

d)

summarize

4.

A ________ is a poem's "paragraph"

a)

line

b)

stanza

c)

verse

d)

limerick

5.

A synonym for significant is

a)

important

b)

one

c)

sympathetic

d)

cause

6.

When you make comparisons, you look for __________

a)

similarities

b)

differences

c)

opinions

d)

facts

7.

Which of the following words would you associate with chronological order

a)

happy, sad, confused

b)

first, next, last

c)

because, if, then

d)

problem, solution

8.

Which of the following words would not be a synonym of persuade?

a)

urge

b)

influence

c)

convince

d)

inform

9.

How should you prove your answers?

a)

do nothing

b)

mark off words and phrases

c)

take a guess

d)

always pick C

10.

STAAR Question: Paragraph 7 mainly focuses on-

What skill are you being asked to use for this question?

a)

summary

b)

main idea

c)

context clues

d)

conflict

11.

STAAR Question: The author organizes this selection by - What skill are you being asked to use in this question?

a)

main idea

b)

conflict

c)

supporting details

d)

text structure

12.

STAAR Question: The author begins and ends the selection with this idea in order to emphasize that - Which of the following is the best synonym for the word emphasize -

a)

determine

b)

conclude

c)

point out

13.

STAAR Question: What lesson does the narrator learn while spending time with her grandmother?

What skill are you being asked to use in this sentence?

a)

main idea

b)

theme

c)

conflict

d)

character motivation

14.

A type of writing that is used to describe or inform is ______.

a)

informational writing

b)

persuasive essay

c)

context writing

d)

personal narrative

15.

What a piece of writing is mostly about.

a)

summary

b)

main idea

c)

analogy

d)

characters

16.

Main idea and theme are the same thing.

a)

true

b)

false

17.

The primary theme of the story centers on the importance of -

a)

determine the setting of the story

b)

determine the lesson of the story

c)

determine the main idea of the story

d)

determine the resolution of the story

18.

Which of the following is a simile?

a)

He was a tiger leaping on his prey.

b)

They are louder than a rock concert.

c)

She was like a ninja, fighting the criminals.

d)

My computer hates me!

19.

Pictures, diagrams, and graphs:

a)

Help the reader understand the problem in a story.

b)

Help the reader understand more about non-fiction text.

c)

Distract the reader from reading.

d)

Entertain readers.

20.

The tone of a passage is:

a)

the general feeling created by the writer.

b)

the length of the selection.

c)

the type of selection.

d)

the lesson given in the selection.

21.

STAAR Question: How does the setting advance the plot? What is this question asking you to do?

a)

To choose the answer choice that explains how the conflict is causing the plot of the story to move forward.

b)

To choose the answer that shows how the character's actions are causing the plot of the story to move forward.

c)

To choose the answer choice that shows how the mood is causing the plot of the story to move forward.

d)

To choose the answer choice that explains how the setting of the story is causing the plot to move forward.

22.

STAAR Question: Which sentence from the blog entry is an example of stereotyping? What is stereotyping?

a)

being racist against someone

b)

denying someone the same right

c)

making a general statement about a group of people

d)

a type of font used in blogs

23.

When analyzing test questions, the phrase "support the claim" or "supports the idea" is asking the reader to find

a)

complications

b)

main idea

c)

supporting details

d)

concrete evidence

24.

_______writing that gives the events in the order in which they occurred; order of events; sequence

a)

compare and contrast

b)

cause and effect

c)

chronological order

d)

problem and solution

25.

Convey means to

a)

determine

b)

show

c)

paraphrase

d)

summarize

26.

A ________ is a poem's "paragraph"

a)

line

b)

stanza

c)

verse

d)

limerick

27.

A synonym for significant is

a)

important

b)

one

c)

sympathetic

d)

cause

28.

When you make comparisons, you look for __________

a)

similarities

b)

differences

c)

opinions

d)

facts

29.

Which of the following words would you associate with chronological order

a)

happy, sad, confused

b)

first, next, last

c)

because, if, then

d)

problem, solution

30.

Which of the following words would not be a synonym of persuade?

a)

urge

b)

influence

c)

convince

d)

inform

31.

How should you prove your answers?

a)

do nothing

b)

mark off words and phrases

c)

take a guess

d)

always pick C

32.

STAAR Question: Paragraph 7 mainly focuses on-

What skill are you being asked to use for this question?

a)

summary

b)

main idea

c)

context clues

d)

conflict

33.

STAAR Question: The author organizes this selection by - What skill are you being asked to use in this question?

a)

main idea

b)

conflict

c)

supporting details

d)

text structure

34.

STAAR Question: The author begins and ends the selection with this idea in order to emphasize that - Which of the following is the best synonym for the word emphasize -

a)

determine

b)

conclude

c)

point out

35.

STAAR Question: What lesson does the narrator learn while spending time with her grandmother?

What skill are you being asked to use in this sentence?

a)

main idea

b)

theme

c)

conflict

d)

character motivation

36.

A type of writing that is used to describe or inform is ______.

a)

informational writing

b)

persuasive essay

c)

context writing

d)

personal narrative

37.

What a piece of writing is mostly about.

a)

summary

b)

main idea

c)

analogy

d)

characters

38.

Main idea and theme are the same thing.

a)

true

b)

false

39.

The primary theme of the story centers on the importance of -

a)

determine the setting of the story

b)

determine the lesson of the story

c)

determine the main idea of the story

d)

determine the resolution of the story

40.

Which of the following is a simile?

a)

He was a tiger leaping on his prey.

b)

They are louder than a rock concert.

c)

She was like a ninja, fighting the criminals.

d)

My computer hates me!

41.

Pictures, diagrams, and graphs:

a)

Help the reader understand the problem in a story.

b)

Help the reader understand more about non-fiction text.

c)

Distract the reader from reading.

d)

Entertain readers.

42.

The tone of a passage is:

a)

the general feeling created by the writer.

b)

the length of the selection.

c)

the type of selection.

d)

the lesson given in the selection.

43.

STAAR Question: How does the setting advance the plot? What is this question asking you to do?

a)

To choose the answer choice that explains how the conflict is causing the plot of the story to move forward.

b)

To choose the answer that shows how the character's actions are causing the plot of the story to move forward.

c)

To choose the answer choice that shows how the mood is causing the plot of the story to move forward.

d)

To choose the answer choice that explains how the setting of the story is causing the plot to move forward.

44.

STAAR Question: Which sentence from the blog entry is an example of stereotyping? What is stereotyping?

a)

being racist against someone

b)

denying someone the same right

c)

making a general statement about a group of people

d)

a type of font used in blogs

45.

Clear precise answer to the prompt and states what you will be writing about.Restatement of the prompt with your because.... It is important because _________________.

a)

Body Paragraphs

b)

Conclusion

c)

Thesis Statement

d)

Hook Statement

46.

RESTATE YOUR THESIS & Wish/Hope/Dream -OR- Advice -OR- Reflection: As you can see, ___________________is important because______________________. We can benefit from ________________________by__________________

a)

Conclusion

b)

Body Paragraph 3

c)

Thesis Statement

d)

Introduction

47.

Reason #1-Specific detail and example Reason #2-Specific detail and example Reason #3- Specific detail and example. All supporting details should relate back to the thesis.

a)

Body Paragraphs

b)

Hook Statement

c)

Key Points

d)

Thesis Statement

48.

Enrique's Pokemon Cards

a)

I use an s + apostrophe at the end of a word that is plural when the word that follows belongs to it

b)

I use an apostrophe in contractions to replace missing letters

c)

I use an apostrophe + s at the end of a word only when the word that follows belongs to it

49.

you'll, didn't, can't, shouldn't, I'm

a)

I use an apostrophe in contractions to replace missing letters

b)

I use an s + apostrophe at the end of a word that is plural when the word that follows belongs to it

c)

I use an apostrophe + s at the end of a word only when the word that follows belongs to it

50.

the kids' classroom, all the boys' Pokemon Cards

a)

I use an apostrophe + s at the end of a word only when the word that follows belongs to it

b)

I use an s + apostrophe at the end of a word that is plural when the word that follows belongs to it

c)

I use an apostrophe in contractions to replace missing letters

51.

All of the following are capitalization rules EXCEPT:

a)

at the beginning of sentences (ex: Spring break is almost here!)

b)

common nouns (ex: The Cat bit the Girl.)

c)

for names of people, for names of places, for names of historical events (ex: Shelly went to the Statue of Liberty.)

d)

the letter I when talking about yourself (ex: Yesterday, I ran a mile!)

52.

All of the following are conjunctions (FANBOYS) EXCEPT:

a)

for

b)

yet

c)

because

d)

or

53.

All of the following are ways to use commas EXCEPT:

a)

before a conjunction (ex: First, I have to get the ingredients, but after that I will make the cake )

b)

in between the month, date, and year (ex: July, 4, 1776)

c)

in a list with more than two items (ex: I'm getting bread, milk, eggs, and cheese from the store.

d)

to share extra information (ex: Margarita, the best cheerleader at our school, broke her leg yesterday.)

54.

What punctuation mark is needed at the end of this sentence? What are you going to do over spring break

a)

!

b)

.

c)

;

d)

?

55.

What punctuation mark is needed at the end of this sentence? Wow, I can't believe I made an "A" on the test

a)

!

b)

.

c)

;

d)

?

56.

What punctuation mark is needed at the end of this sentence? I have to go to school today

a)

!

b)

.

c)

;

d)

?

57.

Which is correct?

a)

puppys

b)

puppies

c)

puppyies

d)

puppeis

58.

Which is correct when describing a place?

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

59.

Which is correct when showing ownership?

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

60.

I can't believe _____ going out in this weather!

a)

you're

b)

your

61.

Which is correct?

a)

studyed

b)

studyied

c)

studied

62.

Which is correct?

a)

carrys

b)

carryes

c)

carries

63.

When you are unsure of the spelling or meaning of a word, what should you do?

a)

Get a dictionary!

b)

Pretend to know the answer.

c)

Put your head down and cry.

d)

Ignore it and hope for the best.

64.

The introduction includes:

a)

the body paragraphs

b)

an exact rewriting of the prompt

c)

a rewritten thesis statement to end the essay

d)

a hook and thesis statement

65.

A hook statement can be all of the following except?

a)

a quote

b)

a question

c)

a fact

d)

"Hey, my name is Bob, and I'm here to tell you about something cool."

66.

Words used to show order or move between supporting details are called

a)

FANBOYS

b)

Transition words

c)

Key points

d)

Contractions

67.

Which sentence uses a semi colon correctly?

a)

I'm going to the store; to buy some food.

b)

It's raining here today; I wish I'd remembered my umbrella.

c)

Friday is the best day of the week; last day;

d)

Movies; popcorn; and chips are what I need for a perfect night.

68.

What should be included in a body paragraph?

a)

All three key points

b)

Your opinion of the thesis and why the reader should think like you do.

c)

The thesis statement

d)

One key point with an explanation that relates to the thesis

69.

Which is the correct form?

a)

churchs

b)

churchies

c)

church's

d)

churches

70.
As I walked into the house, my arms were overloaded. Not only did I have my backpack, which weighed a ton, but I also had my Egyptian project and the poster that went with it. As soon as I got near the kitchen, I deposited my project  on the table and walked upstairs to my room.
The word deposited means - 
a)
to add something (dirt/salt) to a pile
b)
to set something down
c)
to put money in the bank
d)
to throw away
71.
All story plots follow a natural order, which is known as the elements of plot. Which answer has the elements labeled in the correct order?
a)
Title, introductory paragraph, body
paragraph, and conclusion paragraph
b)
Resolution, climax, rising action, conflict,
falling action, exposition
c)
C. Exposition, conflict, rising action, climax,
falling action, resolution
d)
fiction, nonfiction, drama, poetry
72.
The sentence below is an example of which type of figurative language? 
Don’t worry, I have a never ending supply of money! 
a)
metaphor
b)
personifiction
c)
hyperbole
d)
idiom 
73.
The moral or lesson of the story is also known as?
a)
main idea
b)
theme
c)
topic
d)
central idea 
74.
Sensory language allows the reader to use their senses and paints a picture in the reader’s mind. This type of figurative language is called?
a)
imagery
b)
literary
c)
imagination 
d)
irony
75.
Ferrets make great pets. They are a small animal and do not need much space. Ferrets are cute, smart and very fun. Another good quality of a ferret is that they are practically silent, so they are great for apartments. If you are thinking about getting a pet, consider a ferret.
All are examples of details except?
a)
Ferrets are small and quiet
b)
Ferrets are fun
c)
Ferrets are cute and smart
d)
Ferrets make great pets
76.
What luck, I finally have a day off from work and the weather is perfect. It is sunny and cool with a mild breeze blowing. I have been waiting for a day like this for a long time.
Make an inference for the above situation.
a)
It's a great time to get some house work done
b)
There is a good chance it is going to rain
c)
School will probably be cancelled
d)
This will be great day to do something outside.
77.
Why does an author write a story in first person? 
a)
To show the reader how they feel
b)
To make you wonder if it really happened
c)
It is easier than writing a story in third person
d)
to show how the narrator feels
78.
Teenagers that are 14 or 15 years old must work outside of school hours. They are not allowed to work more than 3 hours on a school day, including Fridays, and they are only allowed to work 8 hours or less on a nonschool day. Teens of these ages are allowed to work no more than 18 hours during a week when school is in session and no more that 40 hours during a week when school is not in session (summer and school breaks). Teens are allowed to work between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.-except between June 1 and Labor day when the evening hour is extended to 9 p.m.
The author wrote this article most likely to -
a)
Encourage teenagers to work more hours
b)
Convince teens to enjoy their youth and not work too much
c)
Explain the rules of working hours to employers
d)
Describe possible jobs students of this age group can hold.
79.
A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone or severe tropical storm that originates in areas of low pressure equatorial regions of the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. All Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal areas are subject to hurricanes. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November, with the peak season from mid-August to late October. Parts of the Southwest United States and the Pacific Coast are subjected to heavy rains and floods each year due to hurricanes off of Mexico.
How does the author organize this paragraph?
a)
It describes what causes hurricanes and illustrates their effects.
b)
It explains the problems that are associated with hurricanes and suggesting
possible solutions.
c)
It illustrates the cycle that a hurricane goes through in the order they occur.
d)
It describes many facts about hurricanes.
80.

What is point of view?

a)

observation

b)

the character's feelings

c)

the narrator's opinion

d)

The "voice" of a work; the narrator's perspective.

81.

Which is an example of alliteration?

a)

You snore louder than a freight train!

b)

“He was wily as a fox.”

c)

"Alice's aunt ate apples and acorns around August."

d)

“The wind howled.”

82.

Grouped lines in a poem is called a...

a)

stanza

b)

paragraph

c)

lines

d)

rhyme scheme

83.

The feeling or atmosphere created in the reader by a literary work or passage is know as...

a)

surface

b)

tone

c)

mood

d)

vibe

84.

"Your explanation is as clear as mud," is an example of a...

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

idiom

d)

pun

85.

An autobiography is...

a)

a true story of a person's life written or told by that person

b)

science fiction

c)

true story of a person's life written or told by someone else

d)

comedy

86.

A reflection of a writer's or speaker's attitude toward a subject of a poem, story, or other literary work is known as...

a)

characterization

b)

tone

c)

point of view

d)

mood

87.

A summary or short text that describes the original text must include what abbreviated information from the story?

a)

PIE

b)

BME (beginning, middle and end)

c)

paraphrase

d)

POV

88.

What things should you need to consider and notice when reading an expository text?

a)

graphics

b)

captions

c)

bold words

d)

all of the above

89.

A statement that cannot be proven true or false is...

a)

claim

b)

facts

c)

opinion

d)

context clues

90.

The character or force in conflict with a main character is also known as...

a)

characters

b)

protagonist

c)

author

d)

antagonist

91.

conversation between two or more characters and identifiable by quotation marks

a)

figurative language

b)

gossip

c)

dialogue

d)

speech

92.

How the author creates the passage and puts it together (examples: description, cause and effect, sequencing, etc.,)

a)

prose

b)

text structures

c)

poem

d)

expository

93.

The angry clouds marched across the sky is an example of

a)

pun

b)

personification

c)

idiom

d)

cliche

94.

the overall, worldly lesson that can be learned from the story; a repeated idea or lesson in a literary text and often deals with abstract questions, beliefs, or truths

a)

mood

b)

theme

c)

tone

d)

opinion

95.
Which is not a strategy that you should use on your test?
a)
Underline key words
b)
Skim the text
c)
Find Text Evidence
d)
Briefly write the main ideas/events
96.
What is alliteration?
a)
rhyme
b)
repetition of middle sounds
c)
repetition of end sounds
d)
repetition of beginning sounds
97.
What is onomatopoeia?
a)
rhyme
b)
sound words
c)
an exaggeration
d)
repetition of beginning sounds
98.
The climax is...
a)
Right before you know the outcome of the conflict for the protagonist
b)
when the story wraps up
c)
when the conflict is figured out
d)
when the tension builds
99.
The rising action is...
a)
Right before you know the outcome of the conflict for the protagonist
b)
when the story wraps up
c)
when the conflict is figured out
d)
when the tension builds
100.
The falling action is...
a)
Right before you know the outcome of the conflict for the protagonist
b)
when the story wraps up
c)
when the conflict is figured out
d)
when the tension builds
101.
The denoument/resolution is...
a)
Right before you know the outcome of the conflict for the protagonist
b)
when the story wraps up
c)
when the conflict is figured out
d)
when the tension builds
102.
This is an example of what?
"Pizza is the best. "
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
c)
Assertion
d)
Testimonial
103.
This is an example of what?
"I think that ice cream is disgusting "
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
c)
Assertion
d)
Bandwagon
104.
Which of the following does not apply to finding the theme in literature?
a)
Writing a topic
b)
Writing a sentence
c)
Finding the lesson that could apply to life
d)
Looking for what the characters learned
105.
What is a claim?
a)
one of the main ideas in a text
b)
The theme
c)
the overall position the author takes on a topic
d)
Counterargument
106.
When an author responds to the opposition (or those who disagree with him/her), he/she is providing a...
a)
Counterargument
b)
Claim
c)
Logical Fallacy
d)
Theme
107.
What should you take home to study?
a)
Pencil
b)
Dictionary
c)
STAAR Folder/IRWN
d)
stapler
108.
Loaded Language is...
a)
persuasive
b)
informative
c)
illogical
d)
entertaining
109.
BK + TE =
a)
Theme
b)
Fiction
c)
Inference
d)
Character
110.
Who is fully equipped to pass the 8th grade STAAR test?
a)
I am!
b)
4 year olds
c)
My parents
111.
I wanted to (accept, except) the invitation to the party; everyone (accept, except) Jaron was going.
a)
accept, except
b)
except, accept
112.
During their date, Lake's (compliment, complement) to Hannah was the perfect (compliment, complement) to the date. 
a)
complement, compliment
b)
compliment, complement
113.
(Who, Whom) else knows the person to (who, whom) you were speaking?
a)
Who, whom
b)
Whom, who
114.
(It's, Its) not beyond repair; all (it's, its) pieces are right here. 
a)
It's, its
b)
Its, it's
115.
(Set, Sit) that heavy box down. Then (set, sit) here and catch your breath.
a)
Set, sit
b)
Sit, set
116.
The weather (affects, effects) a person's mood; seeing the sun after a week of rain can have an exhilarating (affect, effect). 
a)
effects, affect
b)
affects, effect
117.
The Olympics ______________ his interest at a very young age. 
a)
peaked
b)
peeked
c)
piqued
118.
Practice ran late, so I called my mom to let her know that I was ______. 
a)
alright
b)
all right
119.
He grinned as he ____________ out from his red, white, and blue hooded jacket. 
a)
peaked
b)
peeked
c)
piqued
120.
The athlete knew he was in ______ condition for the race. 
a)
peak
b)
peek
c)
pique
121.
Neither rain nor sleet ______ dedicated athletes from training. 
a)
keep
b)
keeps
122.
Choose the sentence that has proper parallel structure.
a)
Puppies love to eat, to play, and sleep all day.
b)
Puppies love to eat, to play, and sleeping all day.
c)
Puppies love eating, playing, and sleeping all day. 
123.
Choose the sentence that has proper parallel structure.
a)
I prefer reading the book rather than to watch the movie adaptation.
b)
I prefer to read the book rather than watching the movie adaptation. 
c)
I prefer reading the book rather than watching the movie adaptation.
124.
Choose the sentence with correct grammar structure.
a)
A director made the stuntman think twice about their jump.
b)
We were overcome with what our team had accomplished. 
c)
His concience wouldn't allow him to abandon his friends.
d)
Even with all the victories, she couldn't guarrantee another win.
125.
Choose the sentence with the correct grammar structure.
a)
The boys began to cheer wildly for the runner the fastest and bravest of them all.
b)
At any moment he could have another flashback to his days in the marine corps.
c)
Although hunger was driving me mad, I was to tired to drag myself to the kitchen.
d)
While racing through the maze was thrilling, he started to realize the danger they were in.
126.

How should sentence 2 be changed?

(2) The cerebrum is responsible for most of your conscious activities, such as thinking and controlling the muscles that you move intentionally.

a)

(2) The cerebrum is responsible for most of your conscious activities such as thinking and controlling the muscles that you move intentionally.

b)

(2) The cerebrum is responsible for most of your conscious activities; such as thinking and controlling the muscles that you move intentionally.

c)

(2) The cerebrum is responsible for most of your conscious activities. Such as thinking and controlling the muscles that you move intentionally.

d)

(2) The cerebrum is responsible for most of your conscious activities, such as thinking and controlling the muscles that you move intentionally.

127.

Use the correct homophone: ______ family is coming from Virginia.

a)

They're

b)

Their

c)

There

128.

Correct the sentence: LeBron james, the lakers superstar, is from akron, ohio.

a)

LeBron james, the Lakers superstar, is from akron, ohio

b)

LeBron James, the Lakers superstar, is from Akron, Ohio.

c)

LeBron james, the lakers superstar, is from akron, ohio.

d)

LeBron James, the lakers superstar, is from Akron, ohio.

129.

Use the correct homophones: We're moving _____ bags over ______ so they can pick them up after practice.

a)

their, there

b)

there, their

c)

they're, their

d)

their, they're

130.

Use the correct homophone: Mark went ______ the airplane check-in line.

a)

threw

b)

through

131.

Use the correct homophone: Parker wants to go to the game _______.

a)

two

b)

to

c)

too

132.

Identify the correct verb to complete the sentence.

The trees (grow, grows) year round.

a)

grow

b)

grows

133.

Identify the correct verb to complete the sentence.

Each of the girls (has, have) homework to complete.

a)

have

b)

has

134.

SENTENCE, FRAGMENT, or RUN-ON?

Slowly climbed the ladder

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

c)

run-on

135.

SENTENCE, FRAGMENT, or RUN-ON?

The tickets went on sale today.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

c)

run-on

136.

SENTENCE, FRAGMENT, or RUN-ON?

The boy slipped on the ice he broke his wrist.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

c)

run-on

137.

SENTENCE, FRAGMENT, or RUN-ON?

The boy slipped on the ice; he broke his wrist.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

c)

run-on

138.

Which sentence contains the comma splice?

a)

I love going to the movies, it's so fun.

b)

I love going to the movies. It's so fun.

c)

I love going to the movies because it's so fun.

d)

Since it's so fun, I love going to the movies.

139.

Which sentence contains the comma splice?

a)

She took the boy's cookies away, that was mean.

b)

She took the boy's cookies away. That was mean.

c)

She took the boy's cookies away, and that was mean.

d)

She took the boy's cookies away; that was mean.

140.

I walked through the park,

a)

who was near my house.

b)

which was near my house.

141.

The is a new movie at the cinema,

a)

who has my favourite actor in it.

b)

which has my favourite actor in it.

142.

I was arguing with my friend,

a)

which had made a mistake with his work.

b)

who had made a mistake with his work.

143.

Unless the temperature drops, it won't snow.

a)

it's

b)

unless

c)

won't

d)

the

144.

We had fun while we were at the park.

a)

while

b)

fun

c)

at

d)

were

145.

If I had studied harder, I would have gotten an A.

a)

had

b)

gotten

c)

would

d)

if

146.
Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.
a)
therefore
b)
however
c)
otherwise
147.
You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late.
a)
Consequently
b)
Furthermore
c)
Otherwise
148.
Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water.
a)
however
b)
moreover
c)
furthermore
149.
The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.
a)
Therefore
b)
Nonetheless
c)
Otherwise
150.
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
a)
For, And, Nor, But, Yet, Since
b)
Finally, After, Neither, Once, Yet, Since
c)
For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So
d)
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
151.

Choose the best way to combine the sentences using one of the seven subordinate conjunctions that are listed:


after, although, because, before, since, unless, while


Polar bears are cute. The mothers are dangerous if they think you are threatening their cubs.

a)

Although polar bears are cute, the mothers are extremely dangerous if they think you are threatening their cubs.

b)

Unless polar bears cute, the mothers are extremely dangerous if they think you are threatening their cubs.

c)

Polar bears are cute but the mothers are extremely dangerous if they think you are threatening their cubs.

152.

Choose the best way to combine the following sentences using one of the seven subordinate conjunctions listed:


after, although, because, before, since, unless, while


The typhoon ended on Wednesday. Everybody went to the beach to inspect the damage.

a)

After the typhoon ended on Wednesday, everybody went to the beach to inspect the damage.

b)

Everybody went to the beach to inspect the damage.

c)

None of the above

153.

Al and his sister Loretta, _______________only a sophomore, are both fast sprinters.

a)

who's

b)

whose

154.

Without a doubt, if ____________on a track team, you should stay in good physical shape.

a)

your

b)

you're

155.

Determine if the example is correct or if it contains a misplaced modifier?


The intruder was led away by the police in handcuffs.

a)

Correct

b)

Misplaced Modifier

156.

Determine if the example is correct or if it contains a misplaced modifier?


Jack found a silver woman's ring outside.

a)

Correct

b)

Misplaced Modifier

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