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Unit 1 Test Review

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
mrs. morris likes to go to starbucks on mondays.
a)
Mrs. Morris likes to go to Starbucks on Mondays.
b)
mrs. Morris likes to go to Starbucks on mondays.
c)
mrs. morris likes to go to starbucks on Mondays.
d)
Mrs. morris likes to go to Starbucks on mondays.
2.
Which of the following must always be capitalized?
a)
common nouns
b)
proper nouns
3.
Which words in the following sentence should be capitalized?
I did all my christmas shopping at macy's this weekend.
a)
Christmas
b)
weekend
c)
Macy's
d)
Christmas and Macy's
4.
What is the correct capitalization for the following sentence?
donald was hurrying to get to the 4th of july party.
a)
Donald was hurrying to get to the 4th of july party.
b)
donald was hurrying to get to the 4th of July party.
c)
Donald was hurrying to get to the 4th of July party.
d)
Donald was hurrying to get to the 4th of July Party.
5.

Which of these words should be capitalized?

a)

tuesday

b)

winter

c)

aunt

d)

library

6.

"I didn't have parents to shame me, so I was doing that to myself. And that really was the crux of the problem. I was still a kid with no guidance. I only had myself."

a)

a puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question

b)

an essential point requiring resolution or resolving an outcome

c)

a main or central feature (as of an argument)

d)

the primary or most important consideration

7.

The soldier was given medicine to abate the pain in his leg after the war was over. He was in intense pain when he went to the hospital. What does abate mean?

a)

become more intense

b)

become less intense

c)

remain the same

8.

Over ___% of ALL English words have _____ or ______ roots.

a)

Greek &/or Latin

b)

French or German

c)

Proto-Indo European

d)

Proto-French

9.

The Normans invaded the British Isles

a)

True

b)

False

10.

“Old English” belongs to the  _______ language family.

a)

Latin

b)

Romance

c)

Germanic

d)

Sanskrit

11.

  • What language did Normans speak and bring to the British Isles?

a)

Dutch

b)

Icelandic

c)

German

d)

French

12.

An argument that is not valid can be called:

a)

undeniable

b)

cumbersome

c)

spurious

d)

opinionated

13.

The ______ enthusiasm of sports fans can get a little out of hand.

a)

predisposed

b)

dilemma

c)

spurious

d)

unbridled

14.

Another word for erase is:


a)

efface

b)

diffuse

c)

breach

d)

relinquish

15.

Two people who are in a standoff might also be

said to be in a:

a)

dilemma

b)

deadlock

c)

muddle

d)

debris

16.

The US government has the authority to _______ private property under certain circumstances.

a)

commandeer

b)

admonish

c)

diffuse

d)

muddle

17.

Synonym for admonish

a)

appreciate

b)

scold

c)

congratulate

d)

scatter

18.

The __________ from the accident blocked the flow of traffic.

a)

perennial

b)

breach

c)

debris

d)

salvage

19.

Compared to today's lightweight camping tents, the old ones are heavy and ______.

a)

muddle

b)

cumbersome

c)

spurious

d)

unbridled

20.

The pilot ___________ control to her co-pilot.

a)

relinquished

b)

effaced

c)

commandeered

d)

admonished

21.

The idea of a ______ like Robin Hood who helps the poor appeals strongly to the popular imagination.

a)

brigand

b)

dilemma

c)

commandeer

d)

cumbersome

22.

Antonym of admonish

a)

fault

b)

praise

c)

jeer

d)

efface

23.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
We ate chicken, rice, carrots.
b)
We ate chicken, rice, and carrots.
c)
We ate chicken, rice, and, carrots.
24.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
May 5 2016
b)
May, 5 2016
c)
May 5, 2016
25.
Fix this sentence!
Let's eat grandma! 
a)
Let's eat, grandma!
b)
Let's, eat grandma!
26.
Which sentence includes the correct use of commas?
a)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans cupcakes and cookies.
b)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans, cupcakes, and cookies.
c)
Everyone has, lots of jelly, beans cupcakes and cookies.
27.

Which has the correct comma placement?

a)

Dear Grandma

b)

Dear, Grandma,

c)

Dear, Grandma

d)

Dear Grandma,

28.
Which has the correct comma placement?
a)
Today's date is Wednesday February 22, 2017.
b)
Today's date is Wednesday, February 22, 2017.
c)
Today's date is Wednesday, February, 22, 2017.
d)
Today's date is, Wednesday, February 22, 2017. 
29.

What is a comma splice?

a)

The incorrect use of a comma to join two independent clauses.

b)

The correct use of a comma to join two independent clauses.

30.

A complete sentence must

a)

have a dependent and an independent clause

b)

be an independent clause and complete thought

31.

An independent clause can stand all by itself?

a)

true

b)

false

32.
My grandmother was an artist I have many of her paintings.
a)
My, grandmother, was an artist I have many of her paintings.
b)
My grandmother was an artist. I have many of her paintings.
c)
My grandmother was an artist I, have many of her paintings.
d)
Correct as is
33.

Once limited to the Western states, rodeos now enjoy a national popularity.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

34.

Fiberglass makes excellent roofing, aluminum is also a popular material.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

35.

Although some Texans do not like to admit it, Alaska is our largest state.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

36.

Getting the right to vote is one thing, using it is another.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

37.
A _______ occurs when two or more complete sentences are connected improperly. 
a)
Run-on
b)
Fragment
38.
A ________ occurs when a sentence is missing a subject or a predicate. 
a)
Run-on
b)
Fragment
39.
Inserting a ________ between independent clauses creates a grammatically correct sentence. 
a)
Period
b)
Comma
c)
Semicolon
d)
Colon
40.
A complete sentence has a _______ and a ______. 
a)
Subject, noun
b)
Verb, action
c)
Subject, predicate
d)
Predicate, action
41.
Shows no improvement
This sentence is an example of a _________.
a)
Run-on 
b)
Fragment
c)
Complete sentence
42.
It was hot outside I was about to pass out
This sentence is an example of a:
a)
Fragment
b)
Run on
c)
Complete sentence
43.
I like swimming, and I enjoy running. 
This sentence is a: 
a)
Run-on
b)
Fragment
c)
Complete sentence
44.
Because Leonard was the only person outside walking at night. 
This sentence is a:
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on
c)
Complete sentence
45.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
Our school has many clubs and activities but, sixth graders can't participate in sports.
b)
Our school has many clubs and activities, but sixth graders can't participate in sports.
c)
Our school has many clubs and activities, nor sixth graders can't participate in sports.
46.
Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?
a)
My family is planning a trip to the city.
b)
It will be the longest trip.
c)
I'm saving money I want to buy presents.
d)
We will go in the spring, when the weather is good. 
47.

Asteroids are tiny planets they are sometimes called planetoids.

a)

run on

b)

complete sentence

c)

comma splice

d)

fragment

48.
Pam and her dog, Spike.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
49.

the life story of a person written by someone else

a)

autobiography

b)

memoir

c)

biography

d)

narrative

50.

a genre of literature where the author writes about his or her memories, usually going back to childhood

a)

autobiography

b)

memoir

c)

biography

d)

narrative

51.

 a self-written life story

a)

autobiography

b)

memoir

c)

biography

d)

narrative

52.

Trevor Noah's memoir, Born a Crime, takes place in _______.

a)

Lisbon, Portugal

b)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

c)

Milan, Italy

d)

Soweto, South Africa

53.

In Trevor Noah's memoir, Born a Crime, interracial marriages were normal and encouraged by the government.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

  • People who take notes are ____ times more  likely to remember lesson material than those who do not.

a)

3

b)

7

c)

29

d)

10

55.

A great note taking strategy is to write notes in a _______ and _______ format.

a)

question, answer

b)

action, reaction

c)

student, teacher

56.

Using colored pens (and highlighters) can help you organize information and better remember it.

a)

True

b)

False

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