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ELA Final Exam Review

Total questions: 84

Worksheet time: 4hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Ecco Domani will _______ my birthday party, because I love pizza.

a)

homicide

b)

humane

c)

indignant

d)

cater

2.

Are you ________ to come to the meeting at 2:00?

a)

humane

b)

available

c)

cater

d)

indignant

3.

She tried to _______him from participating in the project.

a)

cater

b)

hazard

c)

indifference

d)

dissuade

4.

It is ______________ for my family to put a tree up at Christmas.

a)

hazard

b)

cater

c)

customary

d)

available

5.

Mrs. Toto is _________ to meet with students on Friday at 9-10am and 1-2pm.

a)

available

b)

dissuade

c)

firebrand

d)

hummane

6.

The rain will more than likely _______ Amy from staying out for too long

a)

hazard

b)

humane

c)

cater

d)

dissuade

7.

The hotel ______ to all our needs during our stay.

a)

homicide

b)

customary

c)

humane

d)

catered

8.

The other day I saw a goose __________ on the pond in the park.

a)

adjacent

b)

alight

c)

barren

d)

disrupt

e)

dynasty

9.

Mrs. Kerrick taught us about the Chinese ____________ when we studied about the many rulers in the Chinese government.

a)

adjacent

b)

alight

c)

barren

d)

disrupt

e)

dynasty

10.

Please do not ___________ the teacher when he is teaching a lesson, wait and ask your question at the end of class.

a)

adjacent

b)

alight

c)

barren

d)

disrupt

e)

dynasty

11.

In the spring, the tomato plant seeds we planted began to __________ in 10 days.

a)

hurtle

b)

insinuate

c)

germinate

d)

humdrum

e)

foretaste

12.

Some times my Monday to Friday routine feels so _____; it's the same thing day in and day out.

a)

germinate

b)

humdrum

c)

hurtle

d)

foretaste

e)

insinuated

13.

Jeremy was given a __________ box from his father for his 13th birthday.

a)

verify

b)

unique

c)

peevish

d)

oration

14.

Please ______ that your name is spelled correctly.

a)

luster

b)

seethed

c)

yearn

d)

verify

15.

The woman admired the ______ of the diamond in her ring.

a)

upright

b)

peevish

c)

luster

d)

unique

16.

Mr. Hankee's __________ to the Middle School parents was about acceptable computer use.

a)

oration

b)

seethe

c)

unique

d)

miscellaneous

17.

Driving our car on the icy mountain roads was __________ dangerous.

a)

downright

b)

drone

c)

indulge

d)

literate

18.

Some children in our school are ________ in both English and Spanish.

a)

animated

b)

literate

c)

indulge

d)

drone

19.

A hen and her _________________ of chickens crossed the road in front of me.

a)

brood

b)

culminate

c)

goad

d)

loom

20.

The ______ from the old refrigerator was driving me crazy.

a)

drone

b)

goad

c)

brood

d)

loom

21.

The end of 7th grade will ___________ with a final exam on all the material we have learned this year.

a)

ingredients

b)

literate

c)

culminate

d)

goad

22.

The elephant is a _______ animal.

a)

sparse

b)

agitated

c)

behemoth

d)

indignant

23.

The population in the Nunavut Territory in Canada is ______ due to the frigid conditions.

a)

indignant

b)

sparse

c)

amiable

d)

agitated

24.

She thought she bought a _______ amount of Halloween candy, but ran out by 7:00.

a)

agitated

b)

altruistic

c)

indignant

d)

sufficient

25.

The _______ man donated all his money to charities.

a)

seethe

b)

surly

c)

altruistic

d)

behemoth

26.

The passenger had to _____ her flight number before she arrived at the airport.

a)

verify

b)

dour

c)

scrutinize

d)

ruse

27.

Which of these sentences is a fragment?

a)

They raise money.

b)

People are grateful.

c)

Many students help others.

d)

Working in their communities.

28.

Which of these sentences is a fragment?

a)

You will feel useful.

b)

The best feeling in the world.

c)

Hard work can be rewarding.

d)

People of all ages can make a difference.

29.

What is missing in this sentence. Relaxing on the beach.

a)

predicate (the what)

b)

subject (the who)

c)

both

d)

nothing

30.

What kind of sentence is this?


My fan is broken, I am getting very hot, I need to buy a new one.

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

31.

As if he had never been asked to open his locker before.

a)

Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

32.

Homecoming week is upon us.

a)

Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

33.

If I had a million dollars, I’d be rich.

a)

Run-on Sentence

b)

Complete Sentence

34.

My grandmother taught me about quilting I really enjoy this craft.

a)

Run-on Sentence

b)

Complete Sentence

35.

She played.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run on

36.
A complete sentence has _________.
a)
Only a subject
b)
Only a period
c)
Only a predicate
d)
A subject and a predicate
37.
Run-on sentences need punctuation and conjunctions.
a)
True
b)
False
38.
Examples of conjunctions are:
a)
on, in, above, under
b)
this, that, there, here
c)
and, but, or, if
d)
what, why, where, when
39.

I want fruit salad with my lunch please.

a)

Complete

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-On

40.
An easy way to fix a run-on is to split the sentence into smaller sentences using a ________.
a)
Period
b)
Comma
c)
Semicolon
d)
Question Mark
41.

Those cookies were yummy I ate three of them!

a)

sentence fragment

b)

run-on sentence

c)

complete sentence

42.

True or False:


The subject of the sentence is the person, place, or thing that is performing the action of the sentence

a)

True

b)

False

43.

True or False:


The predicate of the part of a sentence that includes the verb and expresses the action of the sentence.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Which of the following is NOT necessary to have a complete sentence?

a)

Subject

b)

Predicate (w/ Verb)

c)

Beginning Capitalization & Ending Punctuation

d)

Comma + Conjunction

45.

What is a sentence fragment?

a)

a word, phrase, or dependent clause that is punctuated like a sentence but missing a subject or verb

b)

two or more complete sentences that are connected together without any punctuation

c)

the connection of two complete sentences (independent clauses) with the use of a comma only

d)

a sentence that contains one or more subordinate clauses

46.

What is a run-on sentence?

a)

a word, phrase, or dependent clause that is punctuated like a sentence but missing a subject or verb

b)

two or more complete sentences that are connected together without any punctuation

c)

the connection of two complete sentences (independent clauses) with the use of a comma only

d)

a sentence that contains one or more subordinate clauses

47.

True or False:


A comma is needed before the coordinating conjunction in the sentence, "Miles loves ice cream but his favorite dessert is key lime pie."

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Choose the right correction for the underlined portion of the sentence:


Brittany participated in the marching band competition this weekend and she played goaltender for her soccer game.

a)

weekend, and she played

b)

weekend. And She played

c)

weekend; and she played

d)

NO ERROR

49.

Choose the right correction for the underlined portion of the sentence:


Samuel played Fortnite until 2:00am and Call of Duty: Black Ops immediately after until 4:00am.

a)

2:00am, and Call of Duty

b)

2:00am; Call of Duty

c)

2:00am. Call of Duty

d)

NO ERROR

50.

What is the proper way to punctuate the following sentence?


After attending the Homecoming Pep Assembly the tennis team will meet in the parking lot to load the float for the parade.

a)

After attending the Homecoming Pep Assembly; the tennis team will meet in the parking lot to load the float for the parade.

b)

After attending the Homecoming Pep Assembly, and the tennis team will meet in the parking lot to load the float for the parade.

c)

After attending the Homecoming Pep Assembly, the tennis team will meet in the parking lot to load the float for the parade.

d)

After attending the Homecoming Pep Assembly the tennis team will meet in the parking lot to load the float for the parade.

51.

Why is this sentence wrong?


Carter holds the long jump record, and the triple jump record.

a)

The comma should be a semicolon because a comma isn't strong enough to hold those sentences together.

b)

The comma should be deleted because the clause after the "and" shares a subject and verb with the first clause.

c)

The comma and conjunction "and" should be replaced with a period and a capital "T" in "The..."

d)

The sentence isn't wrong; this is a trick question.

52.

Which would be the correct date?

a)

September 21, 1998

b)

,September 21 1998

c)

Septemeber 21 1998

d)

September, 21 1998

53.
Is the sentence below written correctly with a comma? 
 
I walk to school, for I missed the bus. 
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
54.
Is this sentence written correctly with commas? 
Would you like cherry, coke or plain coke? 
a)
Correct 
b)
Incorrect
55.
In order to, go to the movie I must finish my homework. 
Correct or Incorrect comma use?
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
56.
I traveled to Alaska the largest U.S. state, for two weeks.
Where should the other comma go?
a)
after Alaska
b)
before Alaska
c)
after largest 
d)
before traveled
57.
Is this sentence written correctly with a comma: In school I studied biology, chemistry, and physics. 
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
58.
Is this sentence written correctly with a comma: My dog barks loudly, at the mailman, everyday.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
59.

Which of these shows the correct usage of a comma?

a)

First, I put on my fuzzy socks.

b)

First I put on my fuzzy, socks.

60.

Which of these shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

a)

I think, I have a fever so I want to go home.

b)

I think I have a fever, so I want to go home.

61.

Which shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

a)

Jen isn't very funny, but her best friend Pam is hilarious.

b)

Jen isn't very funny but, her best friend Pam is hilarious.

62.

Which shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

a)

"My little sister, won the whole tournament" Jackie said.

b)

"My little sister won the whole tournament," Jackie said.

63.

Which shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

a)

Renee who is a clown threw a pie.

b)

Renee, who is a clown, threw a pie.

64.
My mother, an art teacher, is not very good at math.
a)
Yes
b)
No
65.
The wind blew through his hair as the boy watched the clouds roll in. As the waves grew bigger and bigger, he decided it was time to ride home. What is the boy doing?
a)
eating breakfast
b)
sailing
c)
riding his bike
d)
playing with his friends
66.
Do you enjoy kites?  If you order right away, we will give you directions for making kites out of all kinds of materials-sticks, straws, socks, and more.  All of this for only $10.95.  Hurry!  Time is limited. 
What is this ad trying to get the reader to do?
a)
buy information about sticks and straws.
b)
Buy information about sock puppets.
c)
Buy information about kite making.
d)
Buy a read-to-fly kite.
67.
It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack.  Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.
a)
got her sunglasses
b)
made a sandwich
c)
picked up her umbrella
d)
put on sandals
68.

What is evidence

a)

Facts or information that is true

b)

An object you use to sweep up dirt

c)

Something that is broken

69.

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.

What is the main idea?

a)

John wants to climb a ladder.

b)

John and Matt want to be firemen

c)

Matt wants to hold a fire hose.

70.

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.

What can you infer about Violet?

a)

She is energetic

b)

She is shy

c)

She is mean

71.

Oreo pushed her dog paws into the floor. There was no way she was getting a bath! Her master nudged her. Oreo made her body stiff. She was not going to budge. Strong hands came around her belly and picked her up off the floor. Noooo! Oreo had a choice. She could fight this. She could squirm. She could bark. She could shake water into her master’s face. Or, she could let the bath happen. Oreo gave one last whimper. Then, she let her master get her all clean.


What is the main idea?

a)

Oreo is very dirty.

b)

Oreo does not like baths.

c)

Oreo licks herself clean.

72.

Dominic grinned, “Oh, I do that all the time!” He stopped. His friend was giving him that look. It was the look that said Dominic had missed something. He had thought his friend was being serious. But his friend must have been teasing. Dominic missed things a lot. His friends would joke. But Dominic thought they were serious. Dominic would talk for a long time about his favorite things. But he would not realize until too late that his friends were tired of the subject. Dominic wished he had a robot to tell him how to interact with others. It would be easier.


What is the main idea?

a)

Dominic misses things.

b)

Dominic has friends.

73.

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen. She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

Which textual evidence best describes Emily's thoughts and feelings?

a)

"... sea eagle that called Emily..."

b)

"... till she could walk home from school in peace..."

c)

"... its broad wings dusty..."

d)

"... the bird seemed to urge her to come down."

74.

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen. She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

What time of day do you think it is and why?

a)

afternoon because she is coming home from school

b)

evening because there was no one on the street

c)

lunch time because she wanted to feed the birds

d)

morning because birds are out at that time

75.

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen. She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her. but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

Do you think Emily_______________?

a)

wants to be left alone

b)

is on vacation

c)

wants to go swimming

d)

is ready to read on the beach

76.

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen. She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her. but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

Where is the beach?

a)

on a deserted coast

b)

in a city suburb

c)

in a small town

d)

in a mountain village

77.
Sometimes we have to “read between the lines.” Authors don’t always tell us everything. We need to use textual evidence and prior knowledge to understand the text better. 
a)
True
b)
False
78.
Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:
a)
Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
b)
Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
c)
There are many breeds of dogs.
d)
Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.
79.
Rosario was enjoying her vacation in the California sun. She was lying on araft in the ocean. This was perfect, Rosario thought. There was no noise—no childrenscreaming, no horns honking—and there were no papers to grade. All she couldhear was the crashing of the waves onto the beach. Rosario sighed and lookedaround her at the beauty of the ocean. Then she saw something long and graycoming toward her on an approaching wave. She thought, “This could only be onething!” and started yelling for help. She paddled back to shore as quickly as she could.She made it to the shore in one piece , but she realized that many people were laughing at her.
We can infer that the "thing" was not a...
a)
shark
b)
surfer
c)
swimmer
80.

It was 8:30 on Thursday night. Emily stared at the large, empty poster board on her bed. Then she looked at the stack of books about Abraham Lincoln on her desk. Emily began to cry.

What is the most logical reason Emily was crying?

a)

She wanted a different color poster.

b)

She did not want to go to sleep.

c)

It was late and she had a lot of schoolwork to complete before she could end her night.

d)

She wanted a book about George Washington instead.

81.

Use context to choose the best definition for the word boisterous.


The boisterous talking throughout the movie was super annoying. How could we pay attention when we couldn't even hear the movie, only the people in the audience?!

a)

noisy

b)

quiet

c)

subtle

82.

Use context to pick the best definition of the word extinct.


It's a shame dinosaurs are extinct. Could you imagine riding a pterodactyl to work and school?!

a)

alive

b)

dead

c)

coming back to life

d)

almost gone

83.

Use context to choose the best definition of the word blunders.


If you go too fast when working on your assignment you're going to have lots of blunders that cost you points.

a)

silly answers

b)

creative answers

c)

careless mistakes

d)

correct answers

84.

Use context to choose the best definition of the word exasperated.


Sometimes when you misbehave or make excuses your parents, guardians, and teachers get so exasperated they can't even talk to you!

a)

sleepy

b)

relaxed

c)

happy

d)

irritated