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Bazner Unit 1 test

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
to reason or form a theory about something based on available evidence
a)
speculate
b)
option
2.
to be plentiful or enough
a)
retract
b)
ample
3.
evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way
a)
compelling
b)
auditory
4.
unable to move or act
a)
inert
b)
implant
5.
the quality of following a strict code of ethical conduct
a)
enhancement
b)
integrity
6.
a statement or situation that seems contradictory or absurd but is actually true or possible
a)
paradox
b)
predominately
7.
causing a significant change in something or someone
a)
expansive
b)
transformative
c)
collaborate
8.
examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
a)
generation
b)
scrutinize
c)
decimated
9.
originating from a foreign country; strikingly unusual or different
a)
displaced
b)
bleak
c)
exotic
10.
carefully and skillfully made, often with great effort
a)
wrought
b)
scope
c)
phenomenon
11.
used when giving an opinion that you believe can be supported by reasons or evidence, but which other people may not agree with
a)
phenomenon
b)
instructive
c)
arguably
12.
the extent or range of something
a)
renowned
b)
sector
c)
scope
13.
a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question
a)
exotic
b)
phenomenon
c)
scrutinize
14.
lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements; cold and miserable
a)
bleak
b)
displaced
c)
decimated
15.
strong and healthy; vigorous
a)
wrought
b)
robust
c)
exotic
16.
a part of division, especially of a larger area or group
a)
generation
b)
sector
c)
scope
17.
forced to leave one's home or usual environment due to war, persecution, or natural disaster
a)
decimated
b)
displaced
c)
wrought
18.
famous and well-known for something
a)
renowned
b)
rhetoric
c)
scrutinize
19.
destroyed a large proportion of something
a)
decimated
b)
bleak
c)
sector
20.
providing knowledge or information; teaching a lesson
a)
generation
b)
arguably
c)
instructive
21.
the art of using language effectively and persuasively in speaking or writing
a)
robust
b)
rhetoric
c)
phenomenon
22.
all of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively
a)
generation
b)
scope
c)
phenomenon
23.

Determine the part of speech of the underlined word in the sentence.

She assigned me a lunch detention for snitching.

a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
24.

Determine the part of speech of the underlined word in the sentence.

Jeremy is a football star.

a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
25.

Choose the correct participle form of the underlined word in the sentence below. The prototype of this floated garbage collector has a conveyor belt attached to two pontoons, or rafts.

a)
float
b)
floater
c)
floating
d)
correct as is
26.
During early rehearsals, an actor may forget (his or her, their ) lines.
a)

his or her

b)
their
27.
A person needs to see (his or her, their ) dentist twice a year.
a)
his or her
b)
their
28.
Either of these cheeses (is, are) soft enough to slice.
a)
is
b)
are
29.
Neither the chef nor the servers (is, are) planning for a long night at the French restaurant.
a)
is
b)
are
30.
The pitter-patter of rain and whispering breeze had progressed into a gushing downpour and howling wind.
a)
Personification
b)
Imagery
c)
Oxymoron
d)
Cliche
31.
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag Drifting through the wind Wanting to start again?
a)
Metaphor
b)
Oxymoron
c)
Simile
d)
Cliche
32.
Oh, never, if I live to a million years, Shall I feel such a grievous pain.
a)
Understatement
b)
Simile
c)
Hyperbole
d)
Personification
33.
A small drop of ink, Fell like dew.
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Hyperbole
d)
Personification
34.
Baby, you’re a firework Come on, let your colors burst…”
a)
Personification
b)
Simile
c)
Metaphor
d)
Oxymoron
35.
Everyone is going to the store ___________ me.
a)
accept
b)
except
c)
affect
d)
effect
36.
The snowstorm has _________ the city
a)
accepted
b)
excepted
c)
affected
d)
effected
37.
Choose the correct spelling of the underlined word in the sentence below. Their both helping the environment.
a)
There
b)
Theyre
c)
They’re
d)
correct as is
38.
2) "Well, you don't have to visit me in the hospital, but it would certainly help my recovery."
a)
Ethos
b)
Logos
c)
Pathos
39.
3) Out of all the 105 car accidents, 46 were due to people driving too fast.
a)
Ethos
b)
Logos
c)
Pathos
40.
5) "You need to cut back on how much sugar you're consuming! It's going to cause so many health problems!"
a)
Ethos
b)
Logos
c)
Pathos
41.

After the fire, the family lost all their photos. Please consider sharing any you have from the family reunion this past summer.

a)
Ethos
b)
Logos
c)
Pathos
42.

Identify the adverb in this sentence:

I quickly remembered the definition for an adverb.

a)
quickly
b)
remembered
c)
definition
d)
for
43.

Identify the adverb in this sentence:

Never underestimate the power of a woman.

a)
Never
b)
underestimate
c)
power
d)
woman
44.
Is the following sentence in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice? The novel was written by Fritz.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
45.
Is the following sentence in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice? The opportunity to study was not taken.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
46.
Is the following sentence in ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice? The surprise party was successful.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
47.
Select the sentence that is written in PASSIVE voice.
a)
The teachers ate the entire pizza.
b)
The entire pizza was eaten by the teachers.
48.
Select the sentence that is written in ACTIVE voice.
a)
The vase was broken.
b)
I broke the vase.
49.

Choose the phrase that most effectively uses the active voice to replace the underlined section of the sentence below. When the bin is full, the trash is carried by the robot to a ship for pickup.

a)
the trash are carried by the robot
b)
the robot carries the trash
c)
the robot and trash are carried
d)
correct as is
50.

Choose the phrase that best uses the active voice to replace the underlined section of the sentence below. This device was created by a group from the University of San Diego in California with help from a nonprofit organization called Clear Blue Sea.

a)
A group from the University of San Diego in California created this device
b)
A group created this device from the University of San Diego in California
c)
From the University of San Diego in California, a group created this device
d)
correct as is
51.

Use “A School for Robots” to answer this question.

Which excerpt from the passage identifies the main conflict?

a)
You can understand why, in a school devoted to perfect order and regularity, these little programmed robots would be far more convenient than real students. One teacher was enough for everybody. (paragraph 3)
b)
The teacher was so dumbfounded that she went to examine the robot’s buttons at once, to see whether she might have pressed them incorrectly. Indeed not. All the buttons were in place. (paragraph 14)
c)
Then the teacher telephoned frantically to the factory to send a repairman at once. She was even willing to pay from her own pocket. (paragraph 18)
d)
“There must be a bad connection somewhere,” said the repairman, pulling an oil can from his bag. “Now you’ll see that everything will be all right.” (paragraph 22)
52.

Use “A School for Robots” to answer this question.

Which detail from the selection suggests that this is science fiction?

a)
The school strictly follows a regular schedule.
b)
The students are robots programmed to be perfect.
c)
The robots are programmed to do their work efficiently.
d)
The students already know most of what is being taught.
53.

Use “A School for Robots” to answer this question.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A In paragraph 11, what can the reader infer based on the promotion given to the teacher?

a)
The principal is afraid of change.
b)
The teacher is the best educator at the school.
c)
The principal values the consistency of the robot students.
d)
The teacher teaches the subjects in the correct order each day.
54.

Use “A School for Robots” to answer this question.

Part B Which two excerpts best support the answer to Part A?

a)
There was once a school without a single living student; the principal got his pupils from a robot factory instead. (paragraph 1)
b)
So these little robots were indeed marvels of mechanical and electronic efficiency, and everyone who saw them working was stunned by their performance. (paragraph 4)
c)
Of course, it was possible to switch subjects around somewhat to take arithmetic before history, or, in place of one rule of grammar, to take another. (paragraph 11)
d)
Indeed, the principal was so content with this state of affairs that he not only praised the teacher highly, but even gave her a promotion. (paragraph 11)
e)
The teacher couldn’t imagine such a disrespectful version of history being recited in school. She went back to her desk, full of anxiety, hoping that the principal would not find out. (paragraph 14)
55.

Use “A School for Robots” to answer this question.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A What theme is suggested by the way the teacher responds to the new robot’s behavior?

a)
New things bring new ideas.
b)
Structure makes learning possible.
c)
Looks can be deceiving sometimes.
d)
Unexpected events make life interesting.
56.

Use “A School for Robots” to answer this question.

Part B Which quotation from the story best supports the answer to Part A?

a)
You can understand why, in a school devoted to perfect order and regularity, these little programmed robots would be far more convenient than real students. (paragraph 3)
b)
But there was an even greater surprise at 9:35, during the history lesson. The new robot recited: “At the gallows, Nathan Hale said, ‘Hats off!’” (paragraph 13)
c)
All the buttons were in place. The teacher couldn’t imagine such a disrespectful version of history being recited in school. (paragraph 14)
d)
Then the teacher telephoned frantically to the factory to send a repairman at once. She was even willing to pay from her own pocket. (paragraph 18)
57.

Use “A School for Robots” to answer this question.

How does the new robot’s behavior propel the story forward?

a)
It causes the other robot students to act strangely.
b)
It causes school personnel to look deeper for the truth.
c)
It causes the teacher to forget about learning for the day.
d)
It causes the principal to reconsider giving the teacher a promotion.
58.

Use “A School for Robots” to answer this question.

Which two sentences show why the characters were surprised at the conclusion of the story?

a)
They expected the robot to be an actual robot.
b)
They thought the school had only robot students.
c)
They were confused by the new robot’s behaviors.
d)
They could not understand why the boy was laughing.
e)
They did not know if the repairman knew about the robot.
59.

Use “A School for Robots” to answer this question.

What is hidden from the reader as a result of the story’s third-person point of view?

a)
the inner feelings of the principal
b)
how the principal handled the problem
c)
how the repairman tried to fix the new robot
d)
the reason why the new robot answered questions incorrectly
60.

Use “A School for Robots” to answer this question.

The purpose of the specific times mentioned throughout the story is to —

a)
help clarify the non-chronological timeline.
b)
help advance the story from day 1 to day 2.
c)
help show the differences between day 1 and day 2.
d)
help the reader compare the robots’ school day to their own school day.

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