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STAAR 8 Review

Total questions: 176

Worksheet time: 3hrs 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character

a)

protagonist

b)

antagonist

c)

characterization

d)

exposition

2.

A method of narration in which present action is temporarily interrupted so that the reader can witness past events

a)

flashback

b)

foreshadow

c)

rising action

d)

climax

3.

The reason the author has for writing. ( Inform, persuade, express, & entertain)

a)

author's purpose

b)

narrative essay

c)

audience

d)

bias

4.

The struggle between 2 opposing forces in a story. Ex: Man v. Man ; Man v. Self

a)

conflict

b)

climax

c)

resolution

d)

antagonist

5.

A simple retelling of what you've just read.

a)

expository essay

b)

paraphrase

c)

summary

d)

narrative essay

6.

A form of language use in which writers and speakers convey something other than the literal meaning of their words.

a)

figurative language

b)

diction

c)

foreign language

d)

imagery

7.

A thing that represents or stands for something else

a)

metaphor

b)

imagery

c)

smilie

d)

symbol

8.

The underlying & universal lesson, message, or moral that a writer wants you to understand from his/her work.

a)

topic

b)

theme

c)

conflict

d)

resolution

9.

Topic sentence of your entire essay. This should answer the question in the prompt very carefully. This will become a roadmap that you will follow as your write.

a)

thesis statement

b)

expository essay

c)

main idea

d)

opinion

10.

A type of figurative language that involves extreme exaggeration

a)

irony

b)

hyperbole

c)

metaphor

d)

simile

11.

Author's attitude that is revealed by their linguistic choices (diction, syntax, rhetorical devices)

a)

tone

b)

mood

c)

denotation

d)

alliteration

12.

A long speech made by one performer directed to another character

a)

soliloquy

b)

lecture

c)

monologue

d)

dialogue

13.

A speaker or author's listener or reader; those to whom a speech or piece of writing is addressed.

a)

audience

b)

student

c)

protagonist

d)

aside

14.

The repetition of vowel sounds in the middle or at the end of words that are near each other in poetry (cat, lap, rack, glad)

a)

word play

b)

alliteration

c)

assonance

d)

stanza

15.

Writing that provides factual information to explain something

a)

thesis statement

b)

textual evidence

c)

expository essay

d)

body paragraph

16.

A division in a play (drama), similar to chapters in a book

a)

act

b)

scene

c)

stage directions

d)

aside

17.

The narrator is an outside voice (not a character within the story) and he knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters in the story

a)

3rd person limited POV

b)

1st person POV

c)

3rd person omniscient POV

d)

2nd person POV

18.

means contrary to expectations, existing belief or perceived opinion. It is a statement that appears to be self-contradictory or silly but may include a latent truth.

a)

paradox

b)

irony

c)

hyperbole

d)

3rd person POV

19.

The dictionary definition of a word

a)

diction

b)

denotation

c)

connotation

d)

word choice

20.

Pieces of information that support or tell more about the main idea. Your body paragraphs in your essays should be full of them!

a)

details

b)

context clues

c)

thesis statement

d)

opinions

21.

When analyzing test questions, the phrase "support the claim" or "supports the idea" is asking the reader to find

a)

complications

b)

main idea

c)

supporting details

d)

concrete evidence

22.

_______writing that gives the events in the order in which they occurred; order of events; sequence

a)

compare and contrast

b)

cause and effect

c)

chronological order

d)

problem and solution

23.

Convey means to

a)

determine

b)

show

c)

paraphrase

d)

summarize

24.

A ________ is a poem's "paragraph"

a)

line

b)

stanza

c)

verse

d)

limerick

25.

A synonym for significant is

a)

important

b)

one

c)

sympathetic

d)

cause

26.

When you make comparisons, you look for __________

a)

similarities

b)

differences

c)

opinions

d)

facts

27.

Which of the following words would you associate with chronological order

a)

happy, sad, confused

b)

first, next, last

c)

because, if, then

d)

problem, solution

28.

Which of the following words would not be a synonym of persuade?

a)

urge

b)

influence

c)

convince

d)

inform

29.

How should you prove your answers?

a)

do nothing

b)

mark off words and phrases

c)

take a guess

d)

always pick C

30.

STAAR Question: Paragraph 7 mainly focuses on-

What skill are you being asked to use for this question?

a)

summary

b)

main idea

c)

context clues

d)

conflict

31.

STAAR Question: The author organizes this selection by - What skill are you being asked to use in this question?

a)

main idea

b)

conflict

c)

supporting details

d)

text structure

32.

STAAR Question: The author begins and ends the selection with this idea in order to emphasize that - Which of the following is the best synonym for the word emphasize -

a)

determine

b)

conclude

c)

point out

33.

STAAR Question: What lesson does the narrator learn while spending time with her grandmother?

What skill are you being asked to use in this sentence?

a)

main idea

b)

theme

c)

conflict

d)

character motivation

34.

A type of writing that is used to describe or inform is ______.

a)

informational writing

b)

persuasive essay

c)

context writing

d)

personal narrative

35.

What a piece of writing is mostly about.

a)

summary

b)

main idea

c)

analogy

d)

characters

36.

Main idea and theme are the same thing.

a)

true

b)

false

37.

The primary theme of the story centers on the importance of -

a)

determine the setting of the story

b)

determine the lesson of the story

c)

determine the main idea of the story

d)

determine the resolution of the story

38.

Which of the following is a simile?

a)

He was a tiger leaping on his prey.

b)

They are louder than a rock concert.

c)

She was like a ninja, fighting the criminals.

d)

My computer hates me!

39.

Pictures, diagrams, and graphs:

a)

Help the reader understand the problem in a story.

b)

Help the reader understand more about non-fiction text.

c)

Distract the reader from reading.

d)

Entertain readers.

40.

The tone of a passage is:

a)

the general feeling created by the writer.

b)

the length of the selection.

c)

the type of selection.

d)

the lesson given in the selection.

41.

STAAR Question: How does the setting advance the plot? What is this question asking you to do?

a)

To choose the answer choice that explains how the conflict is causing the plot of the story to move forward.

b)

To choose the answer that shows how the character's actions are causing the plot of the story to move forward.

c)

To choose the answer choice that shows how the mood is causing the plot of the story to move forward.

d)

To choose the answer choice that explains how the setting of the story is causing the plot to move forward.

42.

STAAR Question: Which sentence from the blog entry is an example of stereotyping? What is stereotyping?

a)

being racist against someone

b)

denying someone the same right

c)

making a general statement about a group of people

d)

a type of font used in blogs

43.

When analyzing test questions, the phrase "support the claim" or "supports the idea" is asking the reader to find

a)

complications

b)

main idea

c)

supporting details

d)

concrete evidence

44.

_______writing that gives the events in the order in which they occurred; order of events; sequence

a)

compare and contrast

b)

cause and effect

c)

chronological order

d)

problem and solution

45.

Convey means to

a)

determine

b)

show

c)

paraphrase

d)

summarize

46.

A ________ is a poem's "paragraph"

a)

line

b)

stanza

c)

verse

d)

limerick

47.

A synonym for significant is

a)

important

b)

one

c)

sympathetic

d)

cause

48.

When you make comparisons, you look for __________

a)

similarities

b)

differences

c)

opinions

d)

facts

49.

Which of the following words would you associate with chronological order

a)

happy, sad, confused

b)

first, next, last

c)

because, if, then

d)

problem, solution

50.

Which of the following words would not be a synonym of persuade?

a)

urge

b)

influence

c)

convince

d)

inform

51.

How should you prove your answers?

a)

do nothing

b)

mark off words and phrases

c)

take a guess

d)

always pick C

52.

STAAR Question: Paragraph 7 mainly focuses on-

What skill are you being asked to use for this question?

a)

summary

b)

main idea

c)

context clues

d)

conflict

53.

STAAR Question: The author organizes this selection by - What skill are you being asked to use in this question?

a)

main idea

b)

conflict

c)

supporting details

d)

text structure

54.

STAAR Question: The author begins and ends the selection with this idea in order to emphasize that - Which of the following is the best synonym for the word emphasize -

a)

determine

b)

conclude

c)

point out

55.

STAAR Question: What lesson does the narrator learn while spending time with her grandmother?

What skill are you being asked to use in this sentence?

a)

main idea

b)

theme

c)

conflict

d)

character motivation

56.

A type of writing that is used to describe or inform is ______.

a)

informational writing

b)

persuasive essay

c)

context writing

d)

personal narrative

57.

What a piece of writing is mostly about.

a)

summary

b)

main idea

c)

analogy

d)

characters

58.

Main idea and theme are the same thing.

a)

true

b)

false

59.

The primary theme of the story centers on the importance of -

a)

determine the setting of the story

b)

determine the lesson of the story

c)

determine the main idea of the story

d)

determine the resolution of the story

60.

Which of the following is a simile?

a)

He was a tiger leaping on his prey.

b)

They are louder than a rock concert.

c)

She was like a ninja, fighting the criminals.

d)

My computer hates me!

61.

Pictures, diagrams, and graphs:

a)

Help the reader understand the problem in a story.

b)

Help the reader understand more about non-fiction text.

c)

Distract the reader from reading.

d)

Entertain readers.

62.

The tone of a passage is:

a)

the general feeling created by the writer.

b)

the length of the selection.

c)

the type of selection.

d)

the lesson given in the selection.

63.

STAAR Question: How does the setting advance the plot? What is this question asking you to do?

a)

To choose the answer choice that explains how the conflict is causing the plot of the story to move forward.

b)

To choose the answer that shows how the character's actions are causing the plot of the story to move forward.

c)

To choose the answer choice that shows how the mood is causing the plot of the story to move forward.

d)

To choose the answer choice that explains how the setting of the story is causing the plot to move forward.

64.

STAAR Question: Which sentence from the blog entry is an example of stereotyping? What is stereotyping?

a)

being racist against someone

b)

denying someone the same right

c)

making a general statement about a group of people

d)

a type of font used in blogs

65.

Clear precise answer to the prompt and states what you will be writing about.Restatement of the prompt with your because.... It is important because _________________.

a)

Body Paragraphs

b)

Conclusion

c)

Thesis Statement

d)

Hook Statement

66.

RESTATE YOUR THESIS & Wish/Hope/Dream -OR- Advice -OR- Reflection: As you can see, ___________________is important because______________________. We can benefit from ________________________by__________________

a)

Conclusion

b)

Body Paragraph 3

c)

Thesis Statement

d)

Introduction

67.

Reason #1-Specific detail and example Reason #2-Specific detail and example Reason #3- Specific detail and example. All supporting details should relate back to the thesis.

a)

Body Paragraphs

b)

Hook Statement

c)

Key Points

d)

Thesis Statement

68.

Enrique's Pokemon Cards

a)

I use an s + apostrophe at the end of a word that is plural when the word that follows belongs to it

b)

I use an apostrophe in contractions to replace missing letters

c)

I use an apostrophe + s at the end of a word only when the word that follows belongs to it

69.

you'll, didn't, can't, shouldn't, I'm

a)

I use an apostrophe in contractions to replace missing letters

b)

I use an s + apostrophe at the end of a word that is plural when the word that follows belongs to it

c)

I use an apostrophe + s at the end of a word only when the word that follows belongs to it

70.

the kids' classroom, all the boys' Pokemon Cards

a)

I use an apostrophe + s at the end of a word only when the word that follows belongs to it

b)

I use an s + apostrophe at the end of a word that is plural when the word that follows belongs to it

c)

I use an apostrophe in contractions to replace missing letters

71.

All of the following are capitalization rules EXCEPT:

a)

at the beginning of sentences (ex: Spring break is almost here!)

b)

common nouns (ex: The Cat bit the Girl.)

c)

for names of people, for names of places, for names of historical events (ex: Shelly went to the Statue of Liberty.)

d)

the letter I when talking about yourself (ex: Yesterday, I ran a mile!)

72.

All of the following are conjunctions (FANBOYS) EXCEPT:

a)

for

b)

yet

c)

because

d)

or

73.

All of the following are ways to use commas EXCEPT:

a)

before a conjunction (ex: First, I have to get the ingredients, but after that I will make the cake )

b)

in between the month, date, and year (ex: July, 4, 1776)

c)

in a list with more than two items (ex: I'm getting bread, milk, eggs, and cheese from the store.

d)

to share extra information (ex: Margarita, the best cheerleader at our school, broke her leg yesterday.)

74.

What punctuation mark is needed at the end of this sentence? What are you going to do over spring break

a)

!

b)

.

c)

;

d)

?

75.

What punctuation mark is needed at the end of this sentence? Wow, I can't believe I made an "A" on the test

a)

!

b)

.

c)

;

d)

?

76.

What punctuation mark is needed at the end of this sentence? I have to go to school today

a)

!

b)

.

c)

;

d)

?

77.

Which is correct?

a)

puppys

b)

puppies

c)

puppyies

d)

puppeis

78.

Which is correct when describing a place?

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

79.

Which is correct when showing ownership?

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

80.

I can't believe _____ going out in this weather!

a)

you're

b)

your

81.

Which is correct?

a)

studyed

b)

studyied

c)

studied

82.

Which is correct?

a)

carrys

b)

carryes

c)

carries

83.

When you are unsure of the spelling or meaning of a word, what should you do?

a)

Get a dictionary!

b)

Pretend to know the answer.

c)

Put your head down and cry.

d)

Ignore it and hope for the best.

84.

The introduction includes:

a)

the body paragraphs

b)

an exact rewriting of the prompt

c)

a rewritten thesis statement to end the essay

d)

a hook and thesis statement

85.

A hook statement can be all of the following except?

a)

a quote

b)

a question

c)

a fact

d)

"Hey, my name is Bob, and I'm here to tell you about something cool."

86.

Words used to show order or move between supporting details are called

a)

FANBOYS

b)

Transition words

c)

Key points

d)

Contractions

87.

Which sentence uses a semi colon correctly?

a)

I'm going to the store; to buy some food.

b)

It's raining here today; I wish I'd remembered my umbrella.

c)

Friday is the best day of the week; last day;

d)

Movies; popcorn; and chips are what I need for a perfect night.

88.

What should be included in a body paragraph?

a)

All three key points

b)

Your opinion of the thesis and why the reader should think like you do.

c)

The thesis statement

d)

One key point with an explanation that relates to the thesis

89.

Which is the correct form?

a)

churchs

b)

churchies

c)

church's

d)

churches

90.
As I walked into the house, my arms were overloaded. Not only did I have my backpack, which weighed a ton, but I also had my Egyptian project and the poster that went with it. As soon as I got near the kitchen, I deposited my project  on the table and walked upstairs to my room.
The word deposited means - 
a)
to add something (dirt/salt) to a pile
b)
to set something down
c)
to put money in the bank
d)
to throw away
91.
All story plots follow a natural order, which is known as the elements of plot. Which answer has the elements labeled in the correct order?
a)
Title, introductory paragraph, body
paragraph, and conclusion paragraph
b)
Resolution, climax, rising action, conflict,
falling action, exposition
c)
C. Exposition, conflict, rising action, climax,
falling action, resolution
d)
fiction, nonfiction, drama, poetry
92.
The sentence below is an example of which type of figurative language? 
Don’t worry, I have a never ending supply of money! 
a)
metaphor
b)
personifiction
c)
hyperbole
d)
idiom 
93.
The moral or lesson of the story is also known as?
a)
main idea
b)
theme
c)
topic
d)
central idea 
94.
Sensory language allows the reader to use their senses and paints a picture in the reader’s mind. This type of figurative language is called?
a)
imagery
b)
literary
c)
imagination 
d)
irony
95.
Ferrets make great pets. They are a small animal and do not need much space. Ferrets are cute, smart and very fun. Another good quality of a ferret is that they are practically silent, so they are great for apartments. If you are thinking about getting a pet, consider a ferret.
All are examples of details except?
a)
Ferrets are small and quiet
b)
Ferrets are fun
c)
Ferrets are cute and smart
d)
Ferrets make great pets
96.
What luck, I finally have a day off from work and the weather is perfect. It is sunny and cool with a mild breeze blowing. I have been waiting for a day like this for a long time.
Make an inference for the above situation.
a)
It's a great time to get some house work done
b)
There is a good chance it is going to rain
c)
School will probably be cancelled
d)
This will be great day to do something outside.
97.
Why does an author write a story in first person? 
a)
To show the reader how they feel
b)
To make you wonder if it really happened
c)
It is easier than writing a story in third person
d)
to show how the narrator feels
98.
Teenagers that are 14 or 15 years old must work outside of school hours. They are not allowed to work more than 3 hours on a school day, including Fridays, and they are only allowed to work 8 hours or less on a nonschool day. Teens of these ages are allowed to work no more than 18 hours during a week when school is in session and no more that 40 hours during a week when school is not in session (summer and school breaks). Teens are allowed to work between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.-except between June 1 and Labor day when the evening hour is extended to 9 p.m.
The author wrote this article most likely to -
a)
Encourage teenagers to work more hours
b)
Convince teens to enjoy their youth and not work too much
c)
Explain the rules of working hours to employers
d)
Describe possible jobs students of this age group can hold.
99.
A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone or severe tropical storm that originates in areas of low pressure equatorial regions of the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. All Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal areas are subject to hurricanes. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November, with the peak season from mid-August to late October. Parts of the Southwest United States and the Pacific Coast are subjected to heavy rains and floods each year due to hurricanes off of Mexico.
How does the author organize this paragraph?
a)
It describes what causes hurricanes and illustrates their effects.
b)
It explains the problems that are associated with hurricanes and suggesting
possible solutions.
c)
It illustrates the cycle that a hurricane goes through in the order they occur.
d)
It describes many facts about hurricanes.
100.

What is point of view?

a)

observation

b)

the character's feelings

c)

the narrator's opinion

d)

The "voice" of a work; the narrator's perspective.

101.

Which is an example of alliteration?

a)

You snore louder than a freight train!

b)

“He was wily as a fox.”

c)

"Alice's aunt ate apples and acorns around August."

d)

“The wind howled.”

102.

Grouped lines in a poem is called a...

a)

stanza

b)

paragraph

c)

lines

d)

rhyme scheme

103.

The feeling or atmosphere created in the reader by a literary work or passage is know as...

a)

surface

b)

tone

c)

mood

d)

vibe

104.

"Your explanation is as clear as mud," is an example of a...

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

idiom

d)

pun

105.

An autobiography is...

a)

a true story of a person's life written or told by that person

b)

science fiction

c)

true story of a person's life written or told by someone else

d)

comedy

106.

A reflection of a writer's or speaker's attitude toward a subject of a poem, story, or other literary work is known as...

a)

characterization

b)

tone

c)

point of view

d)

mood

107.

A summary or short text that describes the original text must include what abbreviated information from the story?

a)

PIE

b)

BME (beginning, middle and end)

c)

paraphrase

d)

POV

108.

What things should you need to consider and notice when reading an expository text?

a)

graphics

b)

captions

c)

bold words

d)

all of the above

109.

A statement that cannot be proven true or false is...

a)

claim

b)

facts

c)

opinion

d)

context clues

110.

The character or force in conflict with a main character is also known as...

a)

characters

b)

protagonist

c)

author

d)

antagonist

111.

conversation between two or more characters and identifiable by quotation marks

a)

figurative language

b)

gossip

c)

dialogue

d)

speech

112.

How the author creates the passage and puts it together (examples: description, cause and effect, sequencing, etc.,)

a)

prose

b)

text structures

c)

poem

d)

expository

113.

The angry clouds marched across the sky is an example of

a)

pun

b)

personification

c)

idiom

d)

cliche

114.

the overall, worldly lesson that can be learned from the story; a repeated idea or lesson in a literary text and often deals with abstract questions, beliefs, or truths

a)

mood

b)

theme

c)

tone

d)

opinion

115.
Which is not a strategy that you should use on your test?
a)
Underline key words
b)
Skim the text
c)
Find Text Evidence
d)
Briefly write the main ideas/events
116.
What is alliteration?
a)
rhyme
b)
repetition of middle sounds
c)
repetition of end sounds
d)
repetition of beginning sounds
117.
What is onomatopoeia?
a)
rhyme
b)
sound words
c)
an exaggeration
d)
repetition of beginning sounds
118.
The climax is...
a)
Right before you know the outcome of the conflict for the protagonist
b)
when the story wraps up
c)
when the conflict is figured out
d)
when the tension builds
119.
The rising action is...
a)
Right before you know the outcome of the conflict for the protagonist
b)
when the story wraps up
c)
when the conflict is figured out
d)
when the tension builds
120.
The falling action is...
a)
Right before you know the outcome of the conflict for the protagonist
b)
when the story wraps up
c)
when the conflict is figured out
d)
when the tension builds
121.
The denoument/resolution is...
a)
Right before you know the outcome of the conflict for the protagonist
b)
when the story wraps up
c)
when the conflict is figured out
d)
when the tension builds
122.
This is an example of what?
"Pizza is the best. "
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
c)
Assertion
d)
Testimonial
123.
This is an example of what?
"I think that ice cream is disgusting "
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
c)
Assertion
d)
Bandwagon
124.
Which of the following does not apply to finding the theme in literature?
a)
Writing a topic
b)
Writing a sentence
c)
Finding the lesson that could apply to life
d)
Looking for what the characters learned
125.
What is a claim?
a)
one of the main ideas in a text
b)
The theme
c)
the overall position the author takes on a topic
d)
Counterargument
126.
When an author responds to the opposition (or those who disagree with him/her), he/she is providing a...
a)
Counterargument
b)
Claim
c)
Logical Fallacy
d)
Theme
127.
What should you take home to study?
a)
Pencil
b)
Dictionary
c)
STAAR Folder/IRWN
d)
stapler
128.
Loaded Language is...
a)
persuasive
b)
informative
c)
illogical
d)
entertaining
129.
BK + TE =
a)
Theme
b)
Fiction
c)
Inference
d)
Character
130.
Who is fully equipped to pass the 8th grade STAAR test?
a)
I am!
b)
4 year olds
c)
My parents
131.
I wanted to (accept, except) the invitation to the party; everyone (accept, except) Jaron was going.
a)
accept, except
b)
except, accept
132.
During their date, Lake's (compliment, complement) to Hannah was the perfect (compliment, complement) to the date. 
a)
complement, compliment
b)
compliment, complement
133.
(Who, Whom) else knows the person to (who, whom) you were speaking?
a)
Who, whom
b)
Whom, who
134.
(It's, Its) not beyond repair; all (it's, its) pieces are right here. 
a)
It's, its
b)
Its, it's
135.
(Set, Sit) that heavy box down. Then (set, sit) here and catch your breath.
a)
Set, sit
b)
Sit, set
136.
The weather (affects, effects) a person's mood; seeing the sun after a week of rain can have an exhilarating (affect, effect). 
a)
effects, affect
b)
affects, effect
137.
The Olympics ______________ his interest at a very young age. 
a)
peaked
b)
peeked
c)
piqued
138.
Practice ran late, so I called my mom to let her know that I was ______. 
a)
alright
b)
all right
139.
He grinned as he ____________ out from his red, white, and blue hooded jacket. 
a)
peaked
b)
peeked
c)
piqued
140.
The athlete knew he was in ______ condition for the race. 
a)
peak
b)
peek
c)
pique
141.
Neither rain nor sleet ______ dedicated athletes from training. 
a)
keep
b)
keeps
142.
Choose the sentence that has proper parallel structure.
a)
Puppies love to eat, to play, and sleep all day.
b)
Puppies love to eat, to play, and sleeping all day.
c)
Puppies love eating, playing, and sleeping all day. 
143.
Choose the sentence that has proper parallel structure.
a)
I prefer reading the book rather than to watch the movie adaptation.
b)
I prefer to read the book rather than watching the movie adaptation. 
c)
I prefer reading the book rather than watching the movie adaptation.
144.
Choose the sentence with correct grammar structure.
a)
A director made the stuntman think twice about their jump.
b)
We were overcome with what our team had accomplished. 
c)
His concience wouldn't allow him to abandon his friends.
d)
Even with all the victories, she couldn't guarrantee another win.
145.
Choose the sentence with the correct grammar structure.
a)
The boys began to cheer wildly for the runner the fastest and bravest of them all.
b)
At any moment he could have another flashback to his days in the marine corps.
c)
Although hunger was driving me mad, I was to tired to drag myself to the kitchen.
d)
While racing through the maze was thrilling, he started to realize the danger they were in.
146.

How should sentence 2 be changed?

(2) The cerebrum is responsible for most of your conscious activities, such as thinking and controlling the muscles that you move intentionally.

a)

(2) The cerebrum is responsible for most of your conscious activities such as thinking and controlling the muscles that you move intentionally.

b)

(2) The cerebrum is responsible for most of your conscious activities; such as thinking and controlling the muscles that you move intentionally.

c)

(2) The cerebrum is responsible for most of your conscious activities. Such as thinking and controlling the muscles that you move intentionally.

d)

(2) The cerebrum is responsible for most of your conscious activities, such as thinking and controlling the muscles that you move intentionally.

147.

Use the correct homophone: ______ family is coming from Virginia.

a)

They're

b)

Their

c)

There

148.

Correct the sentence: LeBron james, the lakers superstar, is from akron, ohio.

a)

LeBron james, the Lakers superstar, is from akron, ohio

b)

LeBron James, the Lakers superstar, is from Akron, Ohio.

c)

LeBron james, the lakers superstar, is from akron, ohio.

d)

LeBron James, the lakers superstar, is from Akron, ohio.

149.

Use the correct homophones: We're moving _____ bags over ______ so they can pick them up after practice.

a)

their, there

b)

there, their

c)

they're, their

d)

their, they're

150.

Use the correct homophone: Mark went ______ the airplane check-in line.

a)

threw

b)

through

151.

Use the correct homophone: Parker wants to go to the game _______.

a)

two

b)

to

c)

too

152.

Identify the correct verb to complete the sentence.

The trees (grow, grows) year round.

a)

grow

b)

grows

153.

Identify the correct verb to complete the sentence.

Each of the girls (has, have) homework to complete.

a)

have

b)

has

154.

SENTENCE, FRAGMENT, or RUN-ON?

Slowly climbed the ladder

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

c)

run-on

155.

SENTENCE, FRAGMENT, or RUN-ON?

The tickets went on sale today.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

c)

run-on

156.

SENTENCE, FRAGMENT, or RUN-ON?

The boy slipped on the ice he broke his wrist.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

c)

run-on

157.

SENTENCE, FRAGMENT, or RUN-ON?

The boy slipped on the ice; he broke his wrist.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

c)

run-on

158.

Which sentence contains the comma splice?

a)

I love going to the movies, it's so fun.

b)

I love going to the movies. It's so fun.

c)

I love going to the movies because it's so fun.

d)

Since it's so fun, I love going to the movies.

159.

Which sentence contains the comma splice?

a)

She took the boy's cookies away, that was mean.

b)

She took the boy's cookies away. That was mean.

c)

She took the boy's cookies away, and that was mean.

d)

She took the boy's cookies away; that was mean.

160.

I walked through the park,

a)

who was near my house.

b)

which was near my house.

161.

The is a new movie at the cinema,

a)

who has my favourite actor in it.

b)

which has my favourite actor in it.

162.

I was arguing with my friend,

a)

which had made a mistake with his work.

b)

who had made a mistake with his work.

163.

Unless the temperature drops, it won't snow.

a)

it's

b)

unless

c)

won't

d)

the

164.

We had fun while we were at the park.

a)

while

b)

fun

c)

at

d)

were

165.

If I had studied harder, I would have gotten an A.

a)

had

b)

gotten

c)

would

d)

if

166.
Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.
a)
therefore
b)
however
c)
otherwise
167.
You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late.
a)
Consequently
b)
Furthermore
c)
Otherwise
168.
Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water.
a)
however
b)
moreover
c)
furthermore
169.
The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.
a)
Therefore
b)
Nonetheless
c)
Otherwise
170.
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
a)
For, And, Nor, But, Yet, Since
b)
Finally, After, Neither, Once, Yet, Since
c)
For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So
d)
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
171.

Choose the best way to combine the sentences using one of the seven subordinate conjunctions that are listed:


after, although, because, before, since, unless, while


Polar bears are cute. The mothers are dangerous if they think you are threatening their cubs.

a)

Although polar bears are cute, the mothers are extremely dangerous if they think you are threatening their cubs.

b)

Unless polar bears cute, the mothers are extremely dangerous if they think you are threatening their cubs.

c)

Polar bears are cute but the mothers are extremely dangerous if they think you are threatening their cubs.

172.

Choose the best way to combine the following sentences using one of the seven subordinate conjunctions listed:


after, although, because, before, since, unless, while


The typhoon ended on Wednesday. Everybody went to the beach to inspect the damage.

a)

After the typhoon ended on Wednesday, everybody went to the beach to inspect the damage.

b)

Everybody went to the beach to inspect the damage.

c)

None of the above

173.

Al and his sister Loretta, _______________only a sophomore, are both fast sprinters.

a)

who's

b)

whose

174.

Without a doubt, if ____________on a track team, you should stay in good physical shape.

a)

your

b)

you're

175.

Determine if the example is correct or if it contains a misplaced modifier?


The intruder was led away by the police in handcuffs.

a)

Correct

b)

Misplaced Modifier

176.

Determine if the example is correct or if it contains a misplaced modifier?


Jack found a silver woman's ring outside.

a)

Correct

b)

Misplaced Modifier

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