Free Printable Fall Semester Exam Review

1.

What is tone?

a)

how the reader feels about a subject

b)

how the author feels about a subject

2.

Which has a POSITIVE connotation?

a)

Boss

b)

Leader

c)

Hefe

3.

Mood is also known as the....

a)

setting

b)

the tone

c)

the atmosphere

4.

What is the tone?

Last Saturday, I volunteered at a local hospital. The visit was fun and rewarding. I even learned how to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR. Unfortunately, I think caught a cold from one of the patients. This week, I will rest in bed and drink plenty of clear fluids. I hope I am well by next Saturday to volunteer again.

a)

Upset

b)

Objective

c)

Joyful

5.

Your tone should be aligned to... (select all that apply)

a)

purpose

b)

audience

c)

subject

d)

writer

6.

Here is a tone: adoring

Which scenario would match adoring?

a)

A love poem to your SO

b)

A letter to your teacher about your grades

c)

An attempt to make your friends go to the movies

7.

What mood is created by this photograph?

a)

anxiety

b)

frustration

c)

confusion

d)

sorrow

8.

Which photograph evokes a SATISFIED mood?

a)

b)

c)

d)

9.

The mood in this passage is...

"My enemy was making his way down the hall, bursting open door after door. I needed to break through this window in two tries to make it out in time."

a)

cheerful

b)

scary

c)

sad

d)

pessimistic

10.

_________ is the feeling the reader gets as he/she reads the text.

a)

mood

b)

tone

11.

The words an author chooses to use in a passage is the ________.

a)

mood

b)

tone

12.

Which answer is internal conflict?

a)

A struggle that takes place within a character, caused by their own emotions, fears, conflicting desires, or mental illnesses.

b)

A type of literary conflict in which the protagonist has to struggle against other characters (called antagonists), nature, or society.

c)

Two kids fighting over a ball is an example of this conflict.

d)

Refers to the types of conflict within literature that occur outside of the main character.

13.

What are the two MAIN types of conflict?

a)

setting and characters

b)

internal and essential

c)

internal and external

d)

external and essential

14.

Man vs. self is an internal conflict.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Karen struggles to get along with the new kid in her math class.

a)

Character v. nature

b)

character v. self

c)

character v. society

d)

character v. character

16.

A character is trying to survive the biggest snowstorm of the century.

a)

character v. character

b)

character v. nature

c)

character v. self

d)

character v. society

17.

An athlete struggles to earn respect among his teammates who are bigger, stronger, and faster but who have less heart!

a)

Character v. Self

b)

Character v. Society

c)

Character v. Nature

d)

Character v. Character

18.

The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words. It is used to reinforce the meanings of words or to set the mood.

a)

irony

b)

alliteration

c)

assonance

d)

metaphor

19.

The use of language to evoke a picture or a concrete sensation of a person, a thing, a place, or an experience.

Photo by Sacha Styles on Unsplash

a)

metaphor

b)

hyperbole

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

imagery

20.

A figure of speech that uses incredible exaggeration, or overstatement, for effect.

a)

simile

b)

hyperbole

c)

oxymoron

d)

tone

21.

The repetition of the same or similar consonant sounds in words that are close together.

a)

alliteration

b)

assonance

c)

allusion

d)

simile

22.

A reference to someone or something that is known from history, literature, religion, politics, sports, science, or some other branch of culture.

a)

simile

b)

allusion

c)

irony

d)

oxymoron

23.

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without the use of like or as.

a)

personification

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

simile

d)

metaphor

24.

A figure of speech that makes an explicit comparison between two unlike things, using the words like or as.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

personifiation

d)

onomatopoeia

25.

The use of a word whose sound imitates or suggests its meaning.

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

hyperbole

26.

A figure of speech, usually one or two words in which seemingly contradictory terms appear side by side (ex: jumbo shrimp).

Photo by Maria Labanda on Unsplash

a)

mood

b)

allusion

c)

alliteration

d)

oxymoron

27.

A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes.

a)

metaphor

b)

personification

c)

imagery

d)

onomatopoeia

28.

Which type of figurative language is used in the song lyrics below?

Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road.

Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go.

So make the best of this test and don’t ask why.

It’s not a question but a lesson learned in time.

Photo by: Sven-Sebastian Sajak (Sven0705)

a)

alliteration

b)

imagery

c)

personification

d)

hyperbole

29.

Type of figurative language in the poem below?

Does it dry up

Like a raisin in the sun

Or crust and sugar over

Like a syrupy sweet?

Maybe it just sags

Like a heavy load.

Does it stink like rotten meat?

Or does it explode?

a)

hyperbole

b)

assonance

c)

oxymoron

d)

imagery

30.

Type of figurative language in this famous speech?

"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." — Martin Luther King, Jr.

a)

oxymoron

b)

allusion

c)

alliteration

d)

personification

31.

Type of figurative language?

Zombies are the living dead.

a)

oxymoron

b)

alliteration

c)

hyperbole

d)

mood

32.

Type of figurative language?

"Anyway I think I met him some time before, in a different life of where I record. I mean he was Adam, I think I was Eve but my vision ends with an apple on the tree....."

a)

personification

b)

oxymoron

c)

tone

d)

allusion

33.

Figurative language?

"I'm stuck to my mattress like crazy glue." - Tupac Shakur

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

assonance

d)

personification

34.

Type of figurative language?

Boom, boom, boom

Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon

Photo by Stacy Barnes (video screenshot)

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

oxymoron

35.

What is an author's purpose?

a)

The reason the author started writing

b)

The reason the author wrote this particular text

c)

The reason the author enjoys writing

d)

The purpose of life

36.

What does an author's message refer to?

a)

The main idea of the text

b)

The topics of the text

c)

The universal message or lesson

d)

Supporting details

37.

Katina and her brother, Jess were playing with the water hose outside one day. Jess was hiding from Katina so she wouldn't squirt him with the water. The back door opened and Katina pointed the water hose toward the door. It was Mom and she was dripping wet!

The purpose of this selection is mainly to -

a)

show kids how fun a water hose fight can be

b)

encourage kids to be careful when playing pranks

c)

teach kids to think before they act

d)

share with kids a fun summer activity

38.

"Gabby! Run!" the zookeeper yelled. A baby hippo was running full speed toward Gabby.

Why does the author use exclamation marks?

a)

To show the importance of hippo health

b)

To describe the speaker's thoughts

c)

To emphasize the danger of the situation.

39.

Jose and Trevor were stuck on their project. They were trying to create a walking robot just like everyone else. But then Jose said,"Why don't we just do something differently? We could create a water robot! Soon the boys figured out their own ideas to make the water robot a success.?

What is the main message of the story?

a)

Thinking creatively helps people achieve their goals.

b)

Showing respect to the boss is an important part of any job.

c)

People who have courage will find that there is nothing to fear.

40.

Makayla, Izzie, and Gabbie were having a hard time completing their math project. Then the teacher said the project could be completed in groups, and the best group would win. After joining together, the three girls had a much easier time completing the work.

What is the main message of the story?

a)

Winning does not matter as long as you try hard.

b)

Working with others can be better than working on your own.

c)

The best ideas come to those who are patient.

d)

Taking a risk is more important than making a mistake.

41.

Jenny helped the elderly lady across the street and held the door open for her as she slowly walked into the grocery store. What does this passage tell us about Jenny?

a)

She is impatient.

b)

She is tired.

c)

She is caring and considerate.

d)

She is frustrated.

42.

Structure means

a)

the message of the story

b)

the mood of feeling of a story

c)

the way an author organizes their writing

d)

none of the above

43.

When we're talking about the author's audience, we're usually talking about ...

a)

A specific, targeted group

b)

Everyone in the whole, wide world

c)

Anyone who decides to read what the author wrote

44.

The Fox and the Stork

One day, a fox invited a stork for supper. He started making some soup. It smelled so good that he wished could eat it all himself.

When the stork arrived, the mean fox served the soup in flat bowls. Poor Stork! She tried to sip the soup with her long beak, but the bowl was too shallow. The fox lapped up all his broth in a minute. The stork couldn't eat at all!

A few days later, the stork invited the fox to supper. He hurried over to her house, sniffing at the smell of tasty stew in the air.

"Here you are!" said the stork. With a little smile, she served the stew in tall glass jars. The fox couldn't eat any, but the stork easily ate all of hers with her long beak.

The fox realized that the stork was teaching him a lesson. He hung his head. He was ashamed of how greedy and mean he had been. He knew that if he had been nice, Stork would have been nice to him.

What is the message of the story?

a)

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

b)

Foxes and storks shouldn't eat together.

c)

Never give up.

d)

Take your time.

45.

It was the day of the big 1) game: and 2) everyone is taking treats to school. My daughter wanted to take a low-sodium treat for students in her Life Skills class. So, we decided to make banana bread. Although my 3) receipe contains nuts, we decided to leave them out. Some students in my daughter’s class are allergic to nuts, and she wanted everybody to be able to 4) injoy her treat. We made three kinds of banana 5) bread one with nuts, one with raisins, and one that was plain. The banana bread 6) were a big hit! Someone brought apple butter, so the 7) students eaten banana bread with apple butter. My daughter was happy that weekend for two reasons: the banana bread was good, and her 8) team school won the game!

a)

game, and

b)

game! and

c)

game; and

d)

game. and

46.

It was the day of the big 1) game: and 2) everyone is taking treats to school. My daughter wanted to take a low-sodium treat for students in her Life Skills class. So, we decided to make banana bread. Although my 3) receipe contains nuts, we decided to leave them out. Some students in my daughter’s class are allergic to nuts, and she wanted everybody to be able to 4) injoy her treat. We made three kinds of banana 5) bread one with nuts, one with raisins, and one that was plain. The banana bread 6) were a big hit! Someone brought apple butter, so the 7) students eaten banana bread with apple butter. My daughter was happy that weekend for two reasons: the banana bread was good, and her 8) team school won the game!

a)

everyone are

b)

everyone was

c)

everyone were

d)

everyone have

47.

It was the day of the big 1) game: and 2) everyone is taking treats to school. My daughter wanted to take a low-sodium treat for students in her Life Skills class. So, we decided to make banana bread. Although my 3) receipe contains nuts, we decided to leave them out. Some students in my daughter’s class are allergic to nuts, and she wanted everybody to be able to 4) injoy her treat. We made three kinds of banana 5) bread one with nuts, one with raisins, and one that was plain. The banana bread 6) were a big hit! Someone brought apple butter, so the 7) students eaten banana bread with apple butter. My daughter was happy that weekend for two reasons: the banana bread was good, and her 8) team school won the game!

a)

recipt

b)

reciepe

c)

receipt

d)

recipe

48.

It was the day of the big 1) game: and 2) everyone is taking treats to school. My daughter wanted to take a low-sodium treat for students in her Life Skills class. So, we decided to make banana bread. Although my 3) receipe contains nuts, we decided to leave them out. Some students in my daughter’s class are allergic to nuts, and she wanted everybody to be able to 4) injoy her treat. We made three kinds of banana 5) bread one with nuts, one with raisins, and one that was plain. The banana bread 6) were a big hit! Someone brought apple butter, so the 7) students eaten banana bread with apple butter. My daughter was happy that weekend for two reasons: the banana bread was good, and her 8) team school won the game!

a)

enjoi

b)

ingoy

c)

enjoy

d)

engeoy

49.

They took Oliver out of his pen and put him in there car.

a)

Change took to take

b)

Insert a comma after pen

c)

Change there to their

d)

No change should be made

50.

Olivers ears stood up on his head.

a)

Change Olivers to Oliver's

b)

Change on his head to they were on his head

c)

No change should be made.

d)

Change stood up to standed up

51.

“I’m a clown fish,” a striped orange-and-white thing said with a giggle.”

a)

Change striped to stripped

b)

Change said to says

c)

Delete the quotation marks after the period.

d)

The sentence should not be changed.

52.

My cat, on the other hand, is quite comfortable staying inside, and using her litter box.

a)

Change quite to quiet

b)

Delete the comma after inside

c)

Change and using to she uses

d)

Sentence 11 should not be changed.

53.

So the next time you hear someone listing the reasons that dogs are better than cats, remember that having a cat for a pet has it’s advantages.

a)

Change hear to heard

b)

Change reasons to reason’s

c)

delete the comma after cats

d)

Change it’s to its

54.

What is the most effective way to combine sentences 6 and 7?

(6) My own sister attends one of the elementary schools that feeds into our high school. (7) She is having a hard time in math.

a)

My own sister is having a hard time in math attending one of the elementary schools that feeds into our high school.

b)

My own sister attends one of the elementary schools that feeds into our high school although she is having a hard time in math.

c)

My own sister, who attends one of the elementary schools that feeds into our high school, is having a hard time in math.

d)

My own sister attends one of the elementary schools that feeds into our high school, she is having a hard time in math.

55.

What is the most effective way to combine sentences 2 and 3?

(2) I asked my parents to loan me the skateboard money. (3) I said I would pay them back later, but my dad told me no.

a)

After asking my parents to loan me the skateboard money, my dad told me no, and I said I would pay them back later.

b)

I asked my parents to loan me the skateboard money, saying I would pay them back later, but my dad told me no.

c)

I asked my parents to loan me the skateboard money, and I said I would pay them back later and my dad told me no.

d)

Although I asked my parents to loan me the skateboard money my dad told me no even though I said I would pay them back later.

56.

What is the most effective way to combine sentences 12 and 13?

(12) Amy Cuddy did a study on how “power poses” affect people. (13) She is a social psychologist at Harvard University.

a)

Amy Cuddy did a study on how “power poses” affect people she is a social psychologist at Harvard University.

b)

Amy Cuddy did a study on how “power poses” affect people, a social psychologist at Harvard University.

c)

Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist at Harvard University, did a study on how “power poses” affect people.

d)

Amy Cuddy did a study, at Harvard University and with a social psychologist, on how “power poses” affect people.

57.

What is the most effective way to combine sentences 9 and 10?

(9) Some penguins would try to groom themselves. (10) They swallowed the toxic oil and died.

a)

Some penguins would try to groom themselves because they swallowed the toxic oil and died.

b)

Attempting to groom themselves were some penguins, who swallowed the toxic oil and died.

c)

While attempting to groom themselves, some penguins swallowed the toxic oil and died.

d)

Some penguins would try to groom themselves, they swallowed the toxic oil and died.

58.

What is the best way to combine these sentences into a compound sentence?

Juan Ponce de Leon sailed north to Puerto Rico.

He explored the area that is now Florida.

a)

Juan Ponce de Leon sailed north to Puerto Rico, and explored the area that is now Florida.

b)

Juan Ponce de Leon sailed north to Puerto Rico and explored the area that is now Florida.

c)

Juan Ponce de Leon sailed to and explored Puerto Rico and Florida.

d)

Juan Ponce de Leon explored the area that is now Florida.

59.

What is the BEST way to combine these sentences?

The creepy monster growled loudly. He took one step towards me. He stared at me with his beady red eyes.

a)

The creepy monster growled loudly, took one step towards me, and stared at me with his beady red eyes.

b)

The creepy monster growled loudly and took one step towards me and stared at me with his beady red eyes.

c)

The creepy monster growled loudly, took one step towards me, stared at me with his beady red eyes.

d)

The creepy monster growled loudly, took one step towards me, or stared at me with his beady red eyes.

60.

What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 14?

(14) And at the age of 17, she was playing for the University of North Carolina, where she helped her team win four NCAA championships and breaking many school records along the way.

a)

And at the age of 17, she was playing for the University of North Carolina, she helped her team win four NCAA championships and broke many school records along the way.

b)

And at the age of 17, she was playing for the University of North Carolina and won four NCAA championships and breaking many school records along the way, which helped her team.

c)

And at the age of 17, she was playing for the University of North Carolina, which helped her team win four NCAA championships and breaking many school records along the way.

d)

And at the age of 17, she was playing for the University of North Carolina, where she helped her team win four NCAA championships and broke many school records along the way.

61.

Elizabeth had been studying for hours; ____________, she hoped to do well on the test.

a)

similarly

b)

therefore

c)

nevertheless

d)

however

62.

Jared ate and ate; ____________ , he never gained weight.

a)

nevertheless

b)

furthermore

c)

more over

d)

in addition

63.

Jared is an avid wrestler. ____________ to playing the sport, he loves to watch matches on television.

a)

However

b)

As a result

c)

In addition

d)

Meanwhile

64.

Robert fell asleep in French class; ___________, he missed the entire lesson.

a)

consequently

b)

for example

c)

in addition

d)

in contrast

65.

________ Cristo was extremely tired first period, he still managed to complete the assignment for the class.

a)

As a result

b)

Although

c)

Furthermore

d)

Meanwhile

66.

Elliot, Daniel, and Elizabeth all wear eyeglasses; ___________, they need them for distance, not for reading.

a)

moreover

b)

whereas

c)

similarly

d)

in addition

67.

Which of these sentences should Ms. Keller add at the beginning of the paragraph (sentences 7-15) to serve as the most effective position statement for her essay?

a)

I think I would like the four-day school week because I would enjoy the extra time to rest on the weekend.

b)

The four-day school week is a great idea for all students and parents, and even the school district would likely benefit.

c)

We spend way too much time during the week in school, and it would be nice to have a three-day weekend for a part-time job or to just relax.

d)

The four-day school week provides benefits that would help the students, teachers, and schools in our district.

68.

Which of these ideas could best follow and support sentence 23?

a)

More than 150,000 people visit the small town each year, and a host of movies, including Kangaroo Jack, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, and Opal Dream, have all been filmed there.

b)

Coober Pedy residents now make their livelihood in both the tourism industry and opal-mining industry, and this keeps most people working and able to provide for their families.

c)

Today the people in this town get the vast majority of their water from under ground from a source 24 kilometers away that has to be pimped in via an underground pipeline.

d)

Since February of 1915, many of the highest-quality opals in the entire world have been found in Coober Pedy; in fact, Coober Pedy is sometimes even referred to as the opal capital of the world.

69.

Ms. Keller wants to add a quotation that will help support the idea presented in sentence 16. Analyze the quotations below. Which of these would be the most effective to insert after sentence 16?

a)

One state official noted, "It's the same as giving the key to your house to a burglar."

b)

The founder of Facebook once said, "When you give everyone a voice and give people power, the system usually ends up in a really good place."

c)

"Our head of social media is the customer," said a spokesperson for one well-known company.

d)

"We're all social creatures," one magazine states.

70.

Which of these sentences should Ms. Keller add at the beginning of the paragraph (sentences 7-15) to serve as the most effective position statement for her essay?

a)

I think I would like the four-day school week because I would enjoy the extra time to rest on the weekend.

b)

The four-day school week is a great idea for all students and parents, and even the school district would likely benefit.

c)

We spend way too much time during the week in school, and it would be nice to have a three-day weekend for a part-time job or to just relax.

d)

The four-day school week provides benefits that would help the students, teachers, and schools in our district.

Fall Semester Exam Review

Total questions: 70

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