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Term 4 Final Review

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the purpose of a compare/contrast essay?
a)
talk about the similarities and differences of two subjects
b)
inform or explain a subject to the reader
c)
tell a story
d)
use the five senses to paint a picture for the reader, incorporating imagery and specific details
2.

In which of the following situations could you compare and contrast?

a)

You are voting for class president and there are three students running

b)

You are writing an essay about which time period you’d rather live in: the 1980s or the 1880s.

c)

You are deciding what the major differences are between the first and last Harry Potter books.

d)

All of the above

3.

Which of the following words or phrases can be used to show a comparison?

a)

On the other hand

b)

Similarly

c)

In contrast

d)

While

4.

Which of the following words or phrases could be used when contrasting?

a)

Similarly

b)

In Conclusion

c)

On the other hand

d)

Nonetheless

5.

Replace the underlined words with a synonym:

Horses and zebras are in contrast with each other because of their diet.

a)

comparable

b)

align with

c)

are much the same as

d)

vary from

6.

Replace the underlined text with a synonym:

Voting for president is similar to voting for any other government office.

a)

is dissimilar to

b)

mirrors

c)

differs from

d)

opposes

7.

Replace the underlined text with an antonym:

Pancakes and muffins are similar because they are both breakfast foods.

a)

the same

b)

grouped together

c)

in alignment

d)

unalike

8.

Replace the underlined text with an antonym:

Because they are so different, the poem about nature and the book about technology are hard to compare.

a)

are so distinct

b)

have little in common

c)

are so unalike

d)

are so alike

9.

A conflict is another name for the _____

a)

 cause 

b)

effect 

c)

problem

10.

In the introduction, what kind of information should be given to the reader?

a)

Rewriting the question and answering it

b)

Paraphrasing the question and background info about the problem

c)

Paraphrasing the question and background info about ourselves

11.

Thesis statement of problem-solution essay should have _____

a)

some differences and similarities

b)

the problem itself

c)

the problem and the hint of solutions

12.
She watched the game, and she also began playing it.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
13.
Because she was determined and confident, Mia overcame her challenges.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
14.
I waited almost an hour to get into the fair last night!
a)
simple
b)
complex
c)
compound
15.

What is the adjective clause in the following sentence?


A university is a college where many subjects are studied.

a)

A university is a college

b)

where many subjects are studied

c)

where

16.
What does the adverb clause modify? 
When winter sets in, many animals hibernate in warm places. 
a)
hibernate
b)
animals
c)
warm places
d)
many animals
17.

Which is the noun clause in the following sentence?

Ask whomever you know about life insurance.

a)

Ask whomever you know

b)

whomever you know

c)

whomever you know about life insurance

18.

CHOOSE THE "COMPARATIVE" FORM OF THE ADJECTIVE:


GOOD

a)

best

b)

better

c)

more good

d)

most good

19.

CHOOSE THE "SUPERLATIVE" FORM OF THE ADJECTIVE:


BAD

a)

worse

b)

most bad

c)

badder

d)

worst

20.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the adjective in brackets (COMPARATIVE OR SUPERLATIVE):


These shorts are _____________ (comfortable) than those jeans.

a)

most comfortable

b)

more comfortable

c)

much comfortable

d)

as comfortable

21.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the adjective in brackets (COMPARATIVE OR SUPERLATIVE):


You are the ________________ (pretty) girl in class.

a)

more pretty

b)

most pretty

c)

prettiest

d)

prettier

22.

What is the correct choice for parallel structure? Justin was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and _______________.

a)

a game of cards.

b)

to play cards.

c)

playing a game of cards.

23.
.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 
a)
He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life.

b)
He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and learning about life.
24.
The sun was shining on theflowers, and the grass was apretty shade of green. Thereweren’t any clouds in the sky, and the butterflies looked beautiful asthey fluttered around.
It is most likely :
a)
a. early in the morning
b)
b. a spring day
c)
c. evening time
25.
Andy’s dog was covered in mud. Andy’s mom was very upset and told Andy he needed to help clean up before he could go play.

You can tell :
a)
a. Andy’s dog got the house muddy
b)
b. Andy’s mom doesn’t like dogs
c)
c. Andy’s favorite animal is a dog
26.
The marching band looked amazing on the football field.Each member played their instruments perfectly. The audience loved the performance.
You can tell :
a)
a. The football field was big
b)
b. The marching band practiced a lot
c)
c. The audience was quiet
27.

Extreme exaggeration is called...

a)

personification

b)

hyperbole

c)

simile

d)

alliteration

28.

Using the same sound at the beginning of several words in a sentence is...

a)

alliteration

b)

personification

c)

metaphor

d)

onomatopoeia

29.

Comparing 2 unlike things using like or as is...

a)

metaphor

b)

alliteration

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

simile

30.

"The moon smiled at me."

a)

personification

b)

metaphor

c)

simile

d)

idiom

31.

Boom clap

The sound of my heart

the beat goes

on and on and on and on and

Boom clap

a)

simile

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

metaphor

d)

personification

32.

And the card attached would say,

"Thank you for being a friend"

"Thank you for being a friend"

"Thank you for being a friend"

a)

personification

b)

metaphor

c)

repetition

d)

alliteration

33.
Her love is a blanket.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
34.

What does this metaphor mean? At the annual race, Miley was the real cheetah.

a)

Miley acted like a cheetah.

b)

Miley was so angry.

c)

Miley ran so fast.

d)

Miley had a cheetah.

35.

What does this personification mean? The city slept early today.

a)

Some people were not in the city.

b)

Many activities were done early and made the city not crowded.

c)

People who worked in an office had a day off.

d)

Many buildings became the places for sleeping.

36.
a)
ethos
b)
logos
c)
pathos
37.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
38.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
39.
The Center for Disease Control advises everyone to get a flu vaccination.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
40.
Nearly 25% of all car accidents are caused by drivers using cell phones while driving.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos

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