Worksheets**23-24 ELA 7 1st semester exam
Total questions: 87
Worksheet time: 44mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
the part of the plot that introduces the characters and setting in a story
a)
exposition
b)
resolution
c)
rising action
2.
MLA in-text citation typically consisting of the source author's name and a page number or in the case of no author, a key word from the title; EXAMPLE: (Smith 19).
a)
Parenthetical citation
b)
Works Cited page
c)
MLA typing requirements
3.
Small works, poems, essays, or chapter titles - typically works that occur within other works also - ...
a)
should be punctuated with quotation marks.
b)
should be underlined or italicized.
c)
should be underlined and in quotation marks.
4.
a common often used expression that is not meant to be taken literally; example: "He's in a pickle"
a)
idiom
b)
oxymoron
c)
euphemism
5.
the person or thing fighting against the hero; the villain
a)
antagonist
b)
protagonist
c)
minor character
6.
Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: Since the litter was a(n) _______ group, none of the puppies resembled each other.
a)
motley
b)
slouch
c)
piety
d)
rummage
7.
Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: There is growing _______ within the government at the failure of these policies to reduce unemployment.
a)
exasperation
b)
burdens
c)
piety
d)
rummage
8.
Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: The cast and crew were greatful for a successful _________ the night before opening night of their show.
a)
run-through
b)
motley
c)
piety
d)
rummage
9.
Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: She wandered ________ through the cold morning streets, not sure which way she was going.
a)
aimlessly
b)
motley
c)
slouch
d)
tussle
10.
Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: The refugees carried many _______ on their backs and in their hearts as they trudged on miserably.
a)
burdens
b)
rummage
c)
slouch
d)
tussle
11.
Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: I made my way back to the kitchen and turned on the gas stove burner for enough light to _______ through drawers until I located a box of wooden matches.
a)
run-through
b)
tussle
c)
slouch
d)
rummage
12.
Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: Everyone knew Sarah would probably become a nun because she spent most of her time performing deeds of ______ for those in need.
a)
run-through
b)
motley
c)
piety
d)
rummage
13.
Choose the correct word to complete the following analogy: STRUGGLE : _________ :: compete : battle
a)
TUSSLE
b)
DISGRUNTLE
c)
BURDENS
d)
SLOUCH
14.
Choose the correct word to complete the following analogy: SATISFIED : _________ :: chaos : order
a)
BURDENS
b)
SLOUCH
c)
DISGRUNTLED
d)
AIMLESSLY
15.
flashback
a)
when the author of the story goes back in time
b)
to give clues to the reader about what may happen in the future
c)
a point in a story where the main character relates the main points of the story
d)
the point in the story where the setting and characters are introduced
16.
foreshadowing
a)
when the author of the story goes back in time
b)
to give clues to the reader about what may happen in the future
c)
a point in a story where the main character relates the main points of the story
d)
the point in the story where the setting and characters are introduced
17.
Choose the correct word to complete the following analogy: __________ : LAZY :: run : energetic
a)
SLOUCH
b)
TUSSLE
c)
RUN-THROUGH
d)
PIETY
18.
the end of a story where conflicts are resolved
a)
resolution
b)
climax
c)
falling action
d)
exposition
19.
writing that ridicules
a)
satire
b)
irony
c)
tone
d)
pun
20.
description that appeals to the senses
a)
imagery
b)
irony
c)
idiom
d)
character
21.
a play on word/s that give it a funny twist
a)
pun
b)
euphemism
c)
idiom
d)
jubilation
22.
Using a word or phrase to mean the exact opposite of its normal meaning
a)
irony
b)
euphemism
c)
idiom
d)
satire
23.
What is something that happens in the rising action of the story, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever?
a)
Mother gives the children parts for the pageant.
b)
The characters get together and sing "Joy to the World"
c)
Beth introduces the Herdmans to the audience.
24.
In the story, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Mother assumes the Herdmans know the Christmas story from the Bible. It is expected most people know the story. The Herdmans had never heard of it. This is an example of ________.
a)
irony
b)
personification
c)
imagery
d)
tone
25.
when a reader is aware of something that a character isn't; or an audience knows something performers on stage do not know
a)
foreshadowing
b)
dramatic irony
c)
verbal irony
d)
allusion
26.
Sentence editing:
Last summer, my family and I camped by the Mississippi river.
a)
change: river to River
b)
change: family to Family
c)
change: I to me
d)
The sentence is correct.
27.
Sentence editing:
Natalie's flower was the most beautiful I had ever seen.
a)
change: most beautiful to more beautiful
b)
change: flower to flour
c)
change: Natalie's to Natalies'
d)
The sentence is correct.
28.
Sentence editing:
Why did the little puppy dog lick its sore paw.
a)
change: its to it's
b)
change: puppy to puppey
c)
change: the period to a question mark
d)
The sentence is correct.
29.
This mark means:
a)
to insert something
b)
to delete something
c)
to create a space
d)
to fix spelling error
30.
This mark means:
a)
to insert something
b)
to make a letter lower case
c)
to create a space
d)
to fix spelling error
31.
This mark means:
a)
to insert something
b)
to delete something
c)
to create a space
d)
to make a letter lowercase
32.
This mark means:
a)
to insert something
b)
to delete something
c)
to create a space
d)
to make a letter lowercase
33.
This mark means:
a)
to insert something
b)
to delete something
c)
to make a letter uppercase
d)
to make a letter lowercase
34.
The climax or turning point of the story, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, is when . . .
a)
the ham is left at the church
b)
the pageant is a success when Imogene "becomes" Mary
c)
the cast sings "Joy to the World"
35.
The narrative hook or what starts the conflict of the story, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, is when . . .
a)
the Herdmans ruin the dress rehearsal
b)
the Herdmans insist on the main parts at pageant tryouts
c)
the family sits down for dinner
36.
In the story, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, the line, "The Herdmans were the worst kids in the whole history of the world," is an example of:
a)
irony
b)
hyperbole
c)
symbolism
37.
In the story, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, the line, ". . . they went through Woodrow Wilson school like those South American fish that strip your bones clean" is an example of:
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
personification
38.
In the story, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, the line, "Oh-h-h-!" is an example of:
a)
allusion
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
symbol
39.
The action in a story:
a)
protagonist
b)
plot
c)
point-of-view
40.
Reference to a well-known person, place, thing, event, or work of literature.
a)
alliteration
b)
allusion
c)
antagonist
41.
Select the simile in the passage.
As I was waiting, a man came out of a side room, and at a glance I was sure he must be Long John. He was very tall and strong, with a face as big as a ham—plain and pale, but intelligent and smiling. Indeed, he seemed in the most cheerful spirits, whistling as he moved about among the tables, with a merry word or a slap on the shoulder for the more favored of his guests.
a)
as I was waiting
b)
as face as big as a ham
42.
Read the passage.
The Importance of Japan's Cherry Blossoms
In the northeastern United States, autumn is particularly colorful. Leaves change from green to red and orange, and many Americans take scenic fall foliage trips. In Japan, a similar phenomenon takes place in the spring. Cherry trees erupt in a shower of pink, and the entire country celebrates the arrival of sakura, or cherry blossoms. Though autumn leaves are admired in the United States, they are seen as just a pretty seasonal display. In Japan, on the other hand, cherry blossoms have much greater significance; the flowers are deeply rooted in Japan's culture and philosophy. Since as far back as the eighth century, sakura have symbolized change and beauty, new beginnings, and the circle of life. The blossoms have been celebrated in Japanese paintings, poems, and tea ceremonies for centuries.
What is the main idea of the passage?
a)
Americans appreciate the colorful leaves of fall, but the Japanese view the cherry blossoms of spring as part of their culture.
b)
Japan's spring cherry blossoms often serve as symbols of change or new beginnings in works of Japanese art or literature.
43.
Read the passage.
The Evolving Human Skeleton
Our early ancestors were hunter-gatherers who obtained food by hunting and by searching for edible wild plants. They needed strong bones, including large, strong jaws that enabled them to eat tough, uncooked foods. When our ancestors developed agriculture, however, their diet changed. They began growing plants, such as grains and beans, and raising animals for food; they also started cooking their foods, making them softer and easier to chew. Consequently, the human skeleton underwent radical changes. Over time, the human jaw became smaller and changed shape. Other bones also evolved, becoming lighter, especially in the joints, as a result of both dietary changes and a less active lifestyle.
What is the main idea of the passage?
a)
As early humans developed agriculture, their bones changed significantly.
b)
Early humans ate uncooked meats and vegetables, so they needed strong jaws for chewing.
44.
What does the verbal irony in this text suggest?
While waiting for her search results, Cassie exclaimed, "My Internet connection is as speedy as a snail!"
a)
The internet connection was very fast.
b)
The internet connection was very slow.
45.
What does the idiom in this text suggest?
For many runners who prefer running barefoot but still want some support and protection, minimalist shoes are the best thing since sliced bread.
a)
The shoes are as soft as freshly baked bread.
b)
The shoes are a fabulous invention.
46.
Which phrase has a more positive connotation?
a)
a determined person
b)
a stubborn person
47.
Which phrase has a more negative connotation?
a)
a variation
b)
an inconsistency
48.
Which phrase has a more positive connotation?
a)
a burden
b)
a committment
49.
The room was a wreck. What figurative language is being used?
a)
tone
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
50.
Read the following:
When Heidi Transformed Televised Football
On November 17, 1968, football fans across the United States sat glued to their televisions. A close game between two top teams—the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders—was being broadcast. When the Jets pulled ahead with only fifty seconds remaining, viewers went wild. But then, just as the Raiders were bringing the ball across midfield, the game disappeared from the screen! In its place, a previously scheduled children's movie, Heidi, started playing. Callers flooded the TV network's phone lines, but it was too late. The Raiders scored two touchdowns in the very final moments—touchdowns that were unseen by all but West Coast viewers. As a result of the interrupted event, dubbed "the Heidi game," television networks began delaying their regularly scheduled programs until football games had ended.
What is the main idea of the passage?
a)
After Heidi interrupted a crucial moment during a televised football game, networks began to delay regulary scheduled shows until football games were over.
b)
After Heidi interrupted a crucial moment during a televised football game, the tv network received numerous calls from angry viewers who were unable to watch the final moments of the game.
51.
Read the following:
A bicycle chain transfers power from the pedals to the rear wheel of the bicycle. Because the chain is a moving part, it can fall off occasionally. If you need to put the chain back on your bike, first turn the bike over so you can access the gears. You can rest the bike on its handlebars or seat. Next, wind the chain around the small gear on the rear axle. Then put the chain around the large gear of
What is the main idea of the passage?
a)
to persuade readers to regularly change their bike chains.
b)
to explain how to put a chain back on a bike.
52.
"The Herdmans swore, and smoked and stole." What figurative language is being used?
a)
allusion
b)
alliteration
c)
simile
53.
"The first rehearsal is as much fun as a three-hour ride on the bus." What figurative language is being used?
a)
metaphor
b)
oxymoron
c)
simile
54.
Read the following excerpt, then answer the question:
Why does Greg go into the abandoned building?
a)
He doesn't have a jacket.
b)
He lost his house key.
c)
He spends a lot of time in the building.
d)
He doesn't want to face his father.
55.
Read the following excerpt, then answer the following question:
Greg howls to ...
a)
give Brown a signal.
b)
let the men know he is there
c)
lure the men into a trap
d)
scare the men
56.
Read the following excerpt, then answer the following question:
What does Lemon Brown's treasure mean to him?
a)
He was a good blues singer.
b)
His son wrote about how important he was to him.
c)
He knows it is worth a fortune.
d)
He was important to his son.
57.
Choose ONE that applies: Achilles was an epic hero, because
a)
he comes from a poor family.
b)
he learns a lesson after a great struggle.
c)
he was incapable of love.
58.
Choose ONE that applies: An epic hero ...
a)
he comes from a poor family.
b)
has superhuman strength and or wisdom.
c)
can cast magical spells.
59.
Which sentence is more formal?
a)
The president said some surprising things in his speech.
b)
In his speech, the president made several surprising statements.
60.
Select the word or phrase that is redundant and can be removed without changing the meaning of the text of the following sentence:
Kirk pledged and vowed to keep our family recipe for spaghetti sauce a secret.
a)
a secret
b)
and vowed
61.
Choose the correct word for the following sentence so that it uses personification:
Twilight __________ the last few traces of the day's bright sky as we hiked down the mountain.
a)
darkened
b)
swallowed
c)
replaced
62.
Read the following excerpt:
One day when Arachne turned round with such words, an old woman answered her, a gray old woman, bent and very poor, who stood leaning on a staff and peering at Arachne amid the crowd of onlookers. “Reckless girl,” she said, “how dare you claim to be equal to the immortal gods themselves? I am an old woman and have seen much. Take my advice and ask pardon of Athena for your words. Rest content with your fame of being the best spinner and weaver that mortal eyes have ever beheld.”
“Stupid old woman,” said Arachne indignantly, “who gave you a right to speak in this way to me? It is easy to see that you were never good for anything in your day, or you would not come here in poverty and rags to gaze at my skill. If Athena resents my words, let her answer them herself. I have challenged her to a contest, but she, of course, will not come. It is easy for the gods to avoid matching their skill with that of men.”
Answer the following question:
What does the old woman think about Arachne's weaving?
a)
The old woman believes Arachne is a better weaver than Athena.
b)
The old woman thinks that Arachne is overly confident and that she shouldn't challenge the gods.
c)
The old woman becomes furious that Arachne challenged Athena and marches away.
63.
Which of the following is a theme for The Iliad?
a)
True love always succeeds.
b)
Arrogance and pride can cause misjudgment and lead to major conflict.
c)
Always fight for what you believe and you are guaranteed to win.
64.
Which of the following is a theme for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever?
a)
Everyone knows the original Christmas story.
b)
Do not judge a book by its cover.
c)
Always fight back; you will gain respect.
65.
Read the following excerpt:
The goddess touched the rope and touched the maiden. “Live on, wicked girl,” she said. “Live on and spin, both you and your descendants. When men look at you they may remember that it is not wise to strive with Athena.”
At that the body of Arachne shriveled up; and her legs grew tiny, spindly, and distorted. There before the eyes of the spectators hung a little dusty brown spider on a slender thread. All spiders descend from Arachne, and as the Greeks watched them spinning their thread wonderfully fine, they remembered the contest with Athena and thought that it was not right for even the best of men to claim equality with the gods.
Answer the following question:
Which of the following best describes Arachne's fate?
a)
Arachne is turned into an ugly spider so she may never attract a husband.
b)
Arachne is turned into a spider by Athena as a punishment for the girl's pride.
c)
Arachne's ability to weave is destroyed by Athena.
66.
Read the following excerpt:
Day after day, Narcissus stared at the water, in love with his own reflection. He began to waste away from grief, until one sad morning, he felt himself dying. “Goodbye, my love!” he shouted to his reflection.
“Good-bye, my love!” Echo cried to Narcissus from her cave deep in the woods.
Then Narcissus took his last breath.
After he died, the water nymphs and wood nymphs searched for his body. But all they found was a magnificently beautiful flower beside the hidden pool where the youth had once yearned for his own reflection. The flower had white petals and a yellow center, and from that time on, it was called a Narcissus.
Answer the following question:
Which phrase affects the sense of sight?
a)
"Good-bye, my love!"
b)
"The flower had white petals and a yellow center..."
c)
"...until one sad morning, he felt himself dying."
67.
Read the following excerpt:
Narcissus began to weep. When he wiped away his tears, the person in the water also wiped away tears. “Oh, no,” sobbed Narcissus. “I see the truth now; It is myself I weep for! I yearn for my own reflection!”
As Narcissus cried harder, the tears broke the glassy surface of the pool and caused his reflection to disappear. “Come back! Where did you go?” the youth cried. “I love you so much! At least stay and let me look upon you!”
Answer the following question:
Which of the following reflects a theme from the passage?
a)
Knowing one's self, or identity, can prevent disaster.
b)
Pride is not an attractive quality, and neither are its consequenses.
c)
Sacrifice is necessary for love.
68.
Read the following excerpt:
Narcissus began to weep. When he wiped away his tears, the person in the water also wiped away tears. “Oh, no,” sobbed Narcissus. “I see the truth now; It is myself I weep for! I yearn for my own reflection!”
As Narcissus cried harder, the tears broke the glassy surface of the pool and caused his reflection to disappear. “Come back! Where did you go?” the youth cried. “I love you so much! At least stay and let me look upon you!”
Answer the following question:
Which of the following reflects a theme from the passage?
a)
Beauty is what you make it.
b)
Love can be a powerful - even dangerous - emotion.
c)
It is better to be ignorant of some hurtful things.
69.
"Singing was her Achille's heel; she just couldn't succeed at it," is an example of what literary device?
a)
simile
b)
allusion
c)
oxymoron
70.
In the play, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Beth narrates the events to the audience from her point of view.
This is an example of ...
a)
third person point-of view
b)
first person point-of view
c)
conflict
71.
The novella A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, tells the story of the penny-pinching and bitter Ebenezer Scrooge, who values money more than people.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Mr. Scott has a reputation as a Scrooge, so our club has stopped asking him for donations.
a)
a person who is shy
b)
a person who isn't generous
72.
Read the selection and the question in the image attached. Choose the correct answer.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
73.
Read the selection and the question in the image attached. Choose the correct answer.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
74.
Read the selection and the question in the image attached. Choose the correct answer.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
75.
Read the selection and the question in the image attached. Choose the correct answer.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
76.
Read the selection and the question in the image attached. Choose the correct answer.
a)
A
b)
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c)
C
d)
D
77.
Read the selection and the question in the image attached. Choose the correct answer.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
78.
Read the selection and the question in the image attached. Choose the correct answer.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
79.
select the passage that has the most anxious tone:
a)
Option 1
b)
Option 2
80.
select the passage that has the most excited tone:
a)
Option 1
b)
Option 2
81.
select the passage that has the most pitying tone:
a)
Option 1
b)
Option 2
82.
Read the selection and the question in the image attached. Choose the sentence from the selection with a sensory detail that describes taste.
a)
He could not wait to bite into one of those perfectly ripe, sweet berries.
b)
All day long he'd been thinking about picking a bog basket full of them.
83.
Read the selection and the question in the image attached. Choose the sentence from the selection with a sensory detail that describes sight.
a)
A beaver was baring its long, yellowish teeth at her, warning her to keep her distance.
b)
Ms. Kent collected sticks to take back to her classroom for art projects.
84.
What does the simile in this text suggest?
"You're as cold as ice. You're willing to sacrifice our love." (lyrics from a song by Foreigner)
a)
The song is about someone who is guilty.
b)
The song is about someone who doesn't care.
85.
Complete the sentence so that it is parallel in structure:
If Avery were elected to the city council, she would clean up city parks, ________________ to small businesses, and promote clean-energy policies.
a)
would provide assistance
b)
provide assistance
86.
Complete the sentence so that it is parallel in structure:
As soon as the director calls "action", the stunt woman will slide across the hood of the car, jump onto the motorcycle, and __________________.
a)
will drive toward the highway.
b)
drive toward the highway.
87.
Select the word or phrase that is redundant and can be removed without changing the meaning of the text:
Zach and Wendy are collaborating together on a cover of John Lennon's song, "Imagine."
a)
on a cover
b)
together
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