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Worksheets23-24 Unit 1 Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins
Which of the following is a rule for comma use?
A) Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence
B) Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause
C) Use a comma to separate items in a series
D) All of the above
Which sentence structure pattern is used to join two independent clauses?
A) Simple sentence
B) Compound sentence
C) Complex sentence
D) Parallel structure
Which of the following is an example of figurative language?
A) The sun is shining brightly.
B) She ran as fast as a cheetah.
C) The cat sat on the mat.
D) He ate an apple.
Which of the following is the comma rule to join an independent clause and a dependent clause?
A) Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence
B) Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause
C) Use a comma to separate items in a series
D) Use a comma before a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence
Which of the following is an example of figurative language?
A) The moon is shining brightly.
B) She is as tall as a tree.
C) The dog barked loudly.
D) He drank a glass of water.
Which comma rule is being used in this sentence?
The test will cover characterization, figurative language, comma use, and sentence structure.
A) Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence
B) Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause
C) Use a comma to separate items in a series
D) Use a comma before a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence
The street cars are like frosted cakes covered with snowflakes.
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Alliteration
The west wind dances down the road.
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
Alliteration
When the pitcher finished nine innings, he was hungry enough to eat a horse.
Hyperbole
Oxymoron
Simile
Metaphor
“Crack” went the bat as the pitcher hit a home run.
Simile
Metaphor
Onomatopeia
Alliteration
The snow on the ski hill was powdered sugar.
Simile
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Oxymoron
The snowmobile was a rocket in the newly fallen snow.
Simile
Metaphor
Oxymoron
Hyperbole
the character who can represent evil in some plots, but who primarily presents obstacles for, and who works against the story's main character in some way
Dynamic Character
Round Character
Protagonist
Antagonist
a character who is not fully developed; one who has only a few characteristics
round character
flat character
dynamic character
antagonist
the character who stays basically the same throughout the story's plot, despite the circumstances he/she endures
dynamic character
flat character
round character
static character
Which of the following describes a minor character
a character who remains the same throughout the course of a story
someone not important
those who play lesser roles and may give the major characters points of interaction
What are round characters?
characters that show emotional complexity and development
Characters that are the smartest in the story
a character who remains the same throughout the course of a story
A character that has the most money
What acronym did we learn to remember the indirect ways an author can tell us about a character?
FACE
STEAL
READ
STALE
Jonathan invited a bunch of friends over to his house. He then talked to them for hours about all the trophies that he had won, his rare comic book collection, and how much money his dad makes. His friends did not enjoy their time at Jonathan's.
What character trait does Jonathan demonstrate?
selfishness
bravery
kindness
thoughtfulness
Mr. Timpelton walked through the airport in his crisp army uniform and duffel bag. After being deployed for a year in Iraq, he was anxious to see his family. He wiped his hands nervously on his pants, breathed a deep sigh, and began to head to the airport welcoming area.
We can infer that Mr. Timpleton is anxious.
How is this character trait revealed?
actions
thoughts
speech
interactions with other characters
Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk. Thinking back to that morning, she went over and over the way she had talked to her mom. She recalled the whole interaction and knew she had been wrong.
We can infer that Marcy feels guilty or remorseful.
How is this character trait revealed?
actions
thoughts
speech
interactions with other characters
Kelvin found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman's ID card. Kelvin took the ID out of the wallet, walked to the woman's house, and returned the wallet to her.
Which character trait describes Kevin?
persistence
upbeat
honorable
rich
Rocky's cousin brought him to a party. Rocky didn't know anyone at the party. Shortly after getting there, Rocky's cousin disappeared. Rocky made a lot of new friends at this party and had a great time.
What character trait describes Rocky?
Rude
Outgoing
Supportive
Honest
Craig is a football player training over the summer for next season. The coach demands that all players come in at 6:00 AM and lift weights until 8:00 AM, when practice begins. Craig gets there at 5:00 AM to begin his training.
What character trait does Craig exhibit?
eager
selfish
encouraging
dedicated
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
However, it's still nice to try sometimes.
However it's still nice to try sometimes.
However, it's, still, nice, to, try, sometimes.
However it's still, nice to try sometimes.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
You'll have to take it from my cold, dead hands.
You'll have to take it, from my cold dead hands.
You'll, have, to, take, it, from, my, cold, dead, hands.
You'll have to take it from my cold dead hands.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Dean, Jess, and Logan went to different schools.
Dean Jess and Logan, went to different schools.
Dean, Jess, and, Logan, went, to, different, schools.
Dean Jess and Logan went to different schools.
Which sentence is written correctly?
Mom does not like to sleep in a tent, nor does she like cooking over a fire.
Mom does not like to sleep in a tent nor does she like cooking over a fire.
Mom does not like to sleep in a tent nor, does she like cooking over a fire.
Mom does not like to sleep, in a tent, nor does she like cooking over a fire.
Which sentence is written correctly?
Miguel running his fifth lap is beginning to look tired.
Miguel, running his fifth lap is beginning to look tired.
Miguel, running his fifth lap, is beginning to look tired.
Miguel running his fifth lap, is beginning to look tired.
Which sentence is written correctly?
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12 1809.
Abraham Lincoln was born on February, 12 1809.
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809.
Abraham Lincoln was born on, February 12, 1809.
Which sentence is written correctly?
While I do my homework, I listen to music loudly.
While I do my homework I listen to music, loudly.
While I do my homework I listen to music loudly.
While, I do my homework, I listen to music loudly.
Which sentence is written correctly?
"I do, too," replied James "but I like science fiction movies more."
"I do, too" replied James "but I like science fiction movies more."
"I do, too," replied James, "but I like science fiction movies more."
"I do, too," replied James ",but I like science fiction movies more."
Which sentence is written correctly?
Her actions are unkind, greedy and, dishonest.
Her actions are unkind, greedy, and, dishonest.
Her actions are unkind, greedy, and dishonest.
Her actions are unkind, greedy and dishonest.
Which sentence structure is used in this sentence?
Christopher put Gigi to bed at seven o'clock, but she didn't fall asleep for a long time.
Which sentence structure is used in this sentence?
William Shakespeare wrote plays and poetry.
Which sentence structure is used in this sentence?
After I finish practicing piano, I'll help you make a cake.
Which sentence structure is used in this sentence?
We heard the siren and saw the police car.
Which sentence structure is used in this sentence?
Kirk couldn't wake up this morning.
Which sentence structure is used in this sentence?
When Logan saw Rory, it was love at first sight.
Which sentence structure is used in this sentence?
Lorelai would prefer to vacation in the Caribbean, but I'd rather spend time in Europe.
Which sentence structure is used in this sentence?
Because he couldn't swim a stroke, Luke didn't enjoy boating or water-related recreation.
Which sentence structure is used in this sentence?
Rory takes French; Dean takes Spanish.
Which sentence structure is used in this sentence?
I need to shorten the hem of this dress and add new buttons if I'm going to wear it for another season.
Which sentence structure is used in this sentence?
Since it's a nice day, we can go to the park, and Mom can go for a relaxing walk around the neighborhood.
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound-Complex Sentence
Simple Sentence
Compound-Complex Sentences consist of
one independent clause and one subordinate clause
two independent clauses
at least two independent clauses and one subordinate clause
one independent clause
Which sentence structure is used in this sentence?
Since it's a nice day, we can go to the park while Mom goes shopping for dinner.
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound-Complex Sentence
Simple Sentence
