Free Printable ELA Final Exam Review

1.

Which of the following is a proper noun?

a)

my friend

b)

Mrs. McNellis

c)

fruit

d)

I

2.

Which of the following is a pronoun?

a)

Mr. Rosa

b)

Kobe Bryant

c)

him

d)

pineapple

3.

Identify the noun(s).

The overwhelming emptiness closed in on me as I sat in the dark room.

a)

overwhelming emptiness

b)

emptiness, room

c)

overwhelming emptiness, dark room

d)

me, room

4.

How many nouns are in this sentence?

I tried to escape, but the darkness overpowered me too quickly.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

2.5

5.

A part of speech that is a person, place, thing or idea

a)

verb

b)

adjective

c)

adverb

d)

noun

6.

Which of the following is not a noun?

a)

person

b)

place

c)

action

d)

thing

7.

Which one of the following is a noun?

a)

jump

b)

cat

c)

run

d)

hop

8.

Which one of the following is a noun?

a)

swim

b)

write

c)

bike

d)

store

9.

Which of the following nouns is a thing?

a)

doctor

b)

pencil

c)

park

d)

teacher

10.

Which of the following nouns is a person?

a)

beach

b)

ball

c)

boss

d)

balloon

11.

Which of the following nouns is a place?

a)

bench

b)

store manager

c)

student

d)

school

12.

Which of the following is a proper noun?

a)

Mrs. Pernice

b)

principal

c)

children's doctor

d)

teacher

13.

Identify the nouns in the sentence.
Ride was the first US woman to orbit the Earth.

a)

Ride; woman; orbit

b)

Ride; woman; Earth

c)

first; US; woman

d)

Ride; orbit; Earth

14.

Which is a proper noun?

a)

school

b)

Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School

c)

learning

d)

Friendship

15.

What is the pronoun in this sentence?
Jinx liked the dancing she saw on television.

a)

Jinx

b)

dancing

c)

she

d)

television

16.

What is the antecendent in this sentence?
Jinx liked the dancing she saw on television.

a)

Jinx

b)

dancing

c)

she

d)

television

17.

What is the pronoun in these sentences?
The students did not want to dance. They liked the trampoline.

a)

The students

b)

dance

c)

They

d)

trampoline

18.

What is the antecedent in these sentences?
The students did not want to dance. They liked the trampoline.

a)

The students

b)

dance

c)

They

d)

trampoline

19.

What is the antecedent in these sentences?
The students did not want to dance. They liked the trampoline.

a)

The students

b)

dance

c)

They

d)

trampoline

20.

What is the pronoun in this sentence?
The principal was on vacation so Jinx could not see him.

a)

principal

b)

vacation

c)

see

d)

him

21.

What is the pronoun in this sentence?
When Josh danced with Jinx, he got a bruise.

a)

Josh

b)

danced

c)

he

d)

bruise

22.

What is the antecedent in this sentence?
When Josh danced with Jinx, he got a bruise.

a)

Josh

b)

danced

c)

he

d)

bruise

23.

They attended the concert last weekend.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

conjunction

d)

adverb

e)

pronoun

24.

Which sentence below is correctly punctuated?

a)

My sister, the tall one, is about to enter high school.

b)

My sister the tall one is about to enter high school.

c)

My sister, the tall one is about to enter high school.

d)

My sister the tall one, is about to enter high school.

25.

Ms Lynn wrote this quiz ___.

a)

myself

b)

herself

c)

hers

d)

himself

26.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

We decided to eat at Olive Garden my favorite restaurant.

b)

We decided to eat at, Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.

c)

We decided to eat at Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.

d)

We decided, to eat, at Olive Garden my favorite restaurant.

27.

Neither the dog nor the cat wants __________ ears examined.

a)

their

b)

its

c)

her

d)

his

28.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

Sally is sweet, pretty, and nice.

b)

Sally is sweet, pretty, and, nice,.

c)

Sally is sweet pretty and nice.

29.

Did you __________ mom is on the way home. ________ going to be in trouble!

a)

now, your

b)

know, your

c)

now, you're

d)

know, you're

30.

Which of the following IS NOT a pronoun:

a)

I

b)

Him

c)

Your

d)

And

31.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Petey my pet snake has only bitten one person.

b)

Petey, my pet snake, has only bitten one person.

c)

Petey, my pet snake has only bitten one person.

d)

Petey my pet snake, has only bitten one person.

32.

My mother ....... a cake every week.

a)

make

b)

makes

c)

made

d)

maded

33.

Identify the adjective:
The shiny car caught his attention.

a)

shiny

b)

car

c)

attention

34.

Ruby is the __________ popular character in the show On my Block.

a)

most popular

b)

more popular

c)

popularer

d)

popularest

35.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

I wanted to buy cookies chips and, candy.

b)

I wanted to buy cookies chips and candy.

c)

I wanted to buy cookies, chips, and candy.

36.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

She finished her work for the day, and then took a long lunch.

b)

She finished her work for the day and then took a long lunch

c)

She finished her work for the day and, then took a long lunch

d)

She finished her work for, the day, and then took a long lunch

37.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

Although, you may be able to do math in your head you still need to show your work.

b)

Although you may be able to do math in your head, you still need to show your work.

c)

Although you may be able to do math in your head you still need to show your work.

d)

Although you may be able to, do math in your head, you still need to show your work.

38.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

Jennifer who is a chemical engineer works for Folgers Coffee.

b)

Jennifer, who is a chemical engineer works for Folgers Coffee.

c)

Jennifer who is a chemical engineer, works for Folgers Coffee.

d)

Jennifer, who is a chemical engineer, works for Folgers Coffee.

39.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

I have to leave for work early in the morning therefore I am going to bed soon.

b)

I have to leave for work early in the morning; therefore, I am going to bed soon.

c)

I have to leave for work early in the morning, therefore, I am going to bed soon.

d)

I have to leave for work early in the morning therefore, I am going to bed soon.

40.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

Those girls humor and laughter are contagious.

b)

Those girl’s humor and laughter are contagious.

c)

Those girls’s humor and laughter are contagious.

d)

Those girls' humor and laughter are contagious.

41.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

Jenny and Kevin’s mom cooked a delicious dinner tonight.

b)

Jenny's and Kevin’s mom cooked a delicious dinner tonight.

c)

Jenny and Kevins' mom cooked a delicious dinner tonight.

d)

Jennys' and Kevins' mom cooked a delicious dinner tonight.

42.

Select the sentence that uses commas correctly.

a)

Well I'm sure, that there is an easier way.

b)

Well, I'm sure that there is an easier, way.

c)

Well, I'm sure that there is an easier way.

43.

Popular music and acting _______________ fields in which few manage to succeed.

a)

is

b)

are

44.

Almost every ambitious young man and woman eventually ______________ to admit defeat.

a)

has

b)

have

45.

Neither difficult sacrifices nor lack of recognition _____________________ enough to discourage her.

a)

was

b)

were

46.

Neither difficult sacrifices nor lack of recognition _____________________ enough to discourage her.

a)

was

b)

were

47.

Every student in the class remembered ________________ homework.

a)

his/her

b)

their

48.

Neither Dee nor Ashanti uses ________________ calculator very often.

a)

her

b)

their

49.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

Jane stomped on the bug without shoes on.

b)

Without shoes on, Jane stomped on the bug.

50.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

The man with shaky hands picked up the box of books.

b)

The man picked up the box of books with shaky hands

51.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

In her new outfit, she watched her brothers play baseball.

b)

She watched her brothers play baseball in her new outfit.

52.

Select the sentence that uses commas correctly.

a)

I did believe it or not, get a 36 on the ACT.

b)

I did, believe it or not, get a 36 on the ACT.

c)

I did believe it, or not, get a 36 on the ACT.

53.

A reference to a well known person, place event, literary work, or work of art.

a)

Allegory

b)

Allusion

c)

Alliteration

d)

Analogy

54.

The turning point of a story where the protagonist often makes a change.

a)

rising action

b)

climax

c)

exposition

d)

inciting event

55.

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginnings of words that are close together.

a)

allusion

b)

allegory

c)

alliteration

d)

analogy

56.

A comparison between two unlike things in which one thing is said to be another.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

myth

d)

personification

57.

A comparison between two unlike things in which one thing is said to be another.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

myth

d)

personification

58.

An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis in poems and stories.

a)

humor

b)

cliche

c)

metaphor

d)

hyperbole

59.

How a story makes the reader feel.

a)

imagery

b)

mood

c)

tone

d)

humor

60.

The use of words that imitate the sounds of what they describe.

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

hyperbole

c)

nonverbal

d)

splat!

61.

The teller of a story is a character in the story.

a)

3rd person

b)

3rd person limited

c)

first person pov

d)

omniscient pov

62.

The struggle between opposing forces in a story.

a)

conclusion

b)

conflict

c)

climax

d)

connotation

63.

The method a writer uses to develop a character.

a)

characterization

b)

comedy

c)

caricature

d)

inference

64.

Which element of plot introduces the characters and the setting of the story?

a)

rising action

b)

inciting event

c)

resolution

d)

exposition

65.

What is theme?

a)

The author's main point in a paragraph.

b)

The lesson or moral of the story (narrative).

c)

The authors main point of the entire text.

d)

A one word subject such as love, bravery, or rebellion.

66.

What is imagery?

a)

The way the text makes the reader feel.

b)

The writer's attitude towards a subject.

c)

Hints the writer gives about what may happen.

d)

Language that appeals to the five senses.

67.

The contrast between what was expected and what actually happened...

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

None of the above

68.

The contrast between what the character knows and the reader/audience knows...

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

none of the above

69.

When objects or abstract ideas are given human characteristics.

a)

personification

b)

pun

c)

metaphor

d)

oxymoron

70.

A feeling of uncertainty or excitement caused by wondering what will happen next in a story.

a)

Anxiety

b)

Flashback

c)

Suspense

d)

Foreshadowing

71.

The attitude the writer takes towards a subject or an audience is

a)

Mood

b)

Tone

c)

Perspective

d)

Point of view

72.

A device in a narrative in which a scene that takes place in the past is inserted somewhere into the narrative.

a)

Foreshadowing

b)

Flashback

c)

Scene

d)

Cliffhanger

73.

The writer's use of clues that suggest what will happen later in a story.

a)

Flashback

b)

Mystery

c)

Foreshadowing

d)

dramatic irony

74.

What is the conjunction in the following sentence?
You may take a pet on a trip if you plan ahead.

a)

may

b)

on

c)

if

d)

plan

75.

What is the conjunction in the following sentence?
Before you leave, a vet should check the animal.

a)

before

b)

a

c)

should

d)

the

76.

Is the sentence simple, compound or complex?
Although there are many stories about the unicorn, it is only an imaginary animal.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

77.

Is the sentence simple, compound or complex?
Long-ago explorers had no binoculars or cameras.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

78.

Is the sentence simple, compound or complex?
Stories spread about the unicorn, and we can still read them today.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

79.

How many clauses are required to make up a complex sentence?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

3,000,000

80.

Does the dependent clause in a complex sentence have to go first?

a)

yes

b)

no

c)

I have no clue

81.

What is the dependent clause?
Mrs. Smith baked a cake because Mr. Smith wanted dessert.

a)

Mrs. Smith baked

b)

Mrs. Smith baked a cake

c)

because Mr. Smith wanted dessert

82.

After, although, because, since, until, when....combine what type of sentences?
(Also known as subordinating conjunctions)

a)

simple

b)

complex

c)

compound

83.

What is the dependent clause?
Mrs. Smith baked a cake because Mr. Smith wanted dessert.

a)

Mrs. Smith baked

b)

Mrs. Smith baked a cake

c)

because Mr. Smith wanted dessert

84.

After, although, because, since, until, when....combine what type of sentences?
(Also known as subordinating conjunctions)

a)

simple

b)

complex

c)

compound

85.

Let's play Checkers and Monopoly.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

86.

I like tulips, and I like roses.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

87.

Since you've already seen the movie, we'll go without you.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

88.

Where should the comma go?
Until then Marian had never really thought much about vocal technique.

a)

there is no comma

b)

after Marian

c)

after then

89.

What is the DEPENDENT clause in the sentence below?
While he eats lunch, he talks about what he will eat for dinner.

a)

While he eats lunch,

b)

he talks about what he will eat for dinner.

90.

I wanted to ride the Ferris wheel, but the line was too long.

a)

simple

b)

complex

c)

compound

91.

Since Trixie and Gina are riding together, I will wait and ride with Shawn.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

92.

What type of sentence is this?
Whenever it rained, Kerry thought of her home in Ireland, and she worried about her mother.

a)

Simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

93.

What is purpose of an informational or expository essay?

a)

To entertain the reader with an interesting

b)

To inform or explain something to the reader

c)

To give a strong opinion on a topic

d)

To persuade the reader to change his/her mind

94.

Which 2 of the following elements will appear in your informational essay:

a)

Facts

b)

Claims

c)

Transition words and phrases

95.

What are the first steps in writing an essay?

a)

Close Reading for evidence

b)

Proofreading the passages

c)

Citing Evidence in your paragraphs

d)

Writing a rough draft

e)

Unpacking the prompt and establishing a purpose for reading

96.

Begin every body paragraph with a ________

a)

A lead

b)

An Introduction

c)

A topic sentence that Restates Question

d)

Background information

97.

Which type of paragraph contains cited evidence?

a)

Body

b)

Beginning

c)

Conclusion

d)

Resolution

98.

When citing evidence you must _______________

a)

Credit or name the source

b)

Summarize ideas

c)

Copy exact words

d)

Retell in your own words

99.

After citing evidence you must _________

a)

review, revise

b)

quote, paraphrase

c)

explain, elaborate

d)

introduce, summarize

100.

Which transition signals the conclusion?

a)

In addition

b)

Similarly

c)

For example

d)

As you can see

101.

Which transition signals explaining

a)

author states

b)

this illustrates

c)

in the same way

d)

in addtion

102.

Which transition signals contrast?

a)

furthermore

b)

for instance

c)

as a result

d)

however

103.

What is the first paragraph in a formal essay called?

a)

Beginning

b)

Grabber

c)

Hook

d)

Introduction

104.

What is the last paragraph of a formal essay called?

a)

Resolution

b)

Conclusion

c)

Ending

d)

Finale

105.

Which is the paragraph where key ideas or claims are developed and explained?

a)

Introduction

b)

Body paragraph

c)

Key paragraph

d)

Conclusion

106.

What 3 elements are in the Introductory paragraph?

a)

Evidence, Explain, Elaborate

b)

Opinion, Reasoning, Explain

c)

Hook, Reference, Thesis

d)

Thesis, Restate, Conclusion

107.

How many paragraphs will your essay contain?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

108.

True or false: An informational essay requires a thesis.

a)

True

b)

False

109.

In an informational/expository essay, what is the purpose of the 3 body paragraphs:

a)

Making 3 bold claims

b)

Asking 3 major questions

c)

Explaining 3 main ideas

110.

Which is the appropriate way to cite an article title?

a)

(All of this was found in Do Animals Lose in Zoos)

b)

According to "Do Animals Lose in Zoos," ....

c)

Animals Lose says that.....

d)

According to (Do Animals Lose in Zoos,)....

111.

Identify the correct outline for an informational essay.

a)

b)

c)

112.

What is the BEST way to include information from the passages?

a)

Directly quote using quotation marks

b)

Paraphrase the ideas by putting them in your own words.

c)

Don't use any information from the articles at all.

113.

Which of these is NOT part of an argumentative essay introduction?

a)

Hook

b)

Claim

c)

Summarize the Issue

d)

Evidence

114.

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

a)

to persuade the reader

b)

to tell an interesting story

c)

to entertain the reader

d)

to give information about a topic

115.

In which part of the argumentative essay will you include your evidence?

a)

Introduction

b)

Body Paragraph

c)

Hook

d)

Conclusion

116.

What two paragraphs in your essay should look similar?

a)

Body and Conclusion

b)

Body and Introduction

c)

Introduction and Conclusion

d)

Body Paragraph 1 and Body Paragraph 2

117.

What is the purpose of a hook sentence?

a)

To tell the reader what your essay is going to be about.

b)

To get your reader interested in your essay.

c)

To share the authors opinion with the reader.

d)

To provide facts to the reader.

118.

What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

a)

Shows that you are smart.

b)

Shows that you have considered the other side of the argument.

c)

Shows that only your opinion matters.

d)

Shows that you are only discussing one side of the argument.

119.

What is included in a concluding paragraph?

a)

Restated argument, evidence and call to action.

b)

Restated argument and call to action.

c)

Restated argument, restated claims and call to action.

d)

Summary and call to action

120.

The topic sentence in the body paragraph is the _______ sentence.

a)

First

b)

Second

c)

Middle

d)

Last

121.

What does an argumentative essay presents in order to let the reader know why it is more favorable?

a)

The main idea of an essay.

b)

Evidences for a claim

c)

A sentence that gets the reader's attention.

d)

All of the above

122.

What is a Counterargument?

a)

Agreeing with your opponent's claim.

b)

The response to an argument.

c)

An idea given by the opposing side against the claim given.

d)

All of the above

123.

What is a rebuttal?

a)

The response counterargument.

b)

The conclusion.

c)

The return to your claim.

d)

All of the above.

124.

There are three parts to an essay. Which choice contains all of them?

a)

Thesis, Lead, Hook

b)

Introduction, Body, Conclusion.

c)

Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal.

d)

Only A and B

125.

In which paragraph is the thesis statement found?

a)

Body

b)

Introduction

c)

Conclusion

d)

None of the above

126.

It is the paragraph where facts of the given thesis statements of the essay are written?

a)

Introduction

b)

Refutation

c)

Body

d)

Conclusion

127.

Facts, statistics, quotations, and anecdotes could all be used as:

a)

reasons

b)

thesis statements

c)

evidence

d)

claim

128.

Atmosphere of Venus

Data from the Pioneer spacecraft of NASA apparently prove the theory that the high surface temperature of Venus is due to an atmospheric greenhouse effect caused mainly by a blanket of carbon dioxide. Such a greenhouse effect is created when energy in the form of sunlight easily passes through a planet’s atmosphere, warms its surface, and is converted to heat radiation that is then held in by the atmosphere from top to bottom. Venus has a relatively thin atmosphere like the Earth’s, but Venus’ atmosphere consists of more than ninety percent carbon dioxide, compared to less than four percent in that of the Earth. Because of its higher percentage of carbon dioxide, Venus’ atmosphere traps much more heat radiation than does the Earth’s. Thus, the Venus studies are believed to be important to the understanding of possible adverse effects on the Earth’s agriculture that could result from the long-term use of fossil fuels, which add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

According to the passage, data from the Venus study can be used to____________

a)

measure the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere accurately.

b)

increase the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

c)

test the efficiency of the spacecraft sent to Venus by NASA.

d)

predict future agricultural problems on Earth.

e)

determine the topography and the surface characteristics of the Earth.

129.

Atmosphere of Venus

Data from the Pioneer spacecraft of NASA apparently prove the theory that the high surface temperature of Venus is due to an atmospheric greenhouse effect caused mainly by a blanket of carbon dioxide. Such a greenhouse effect is created when energy in the form of sunlight easily passes through a planet’s atmosphere, warms its surface, and is converted to heat radiation that is then held in by the atmosphere from top to bottom. Venus has a relatively thin atmosphere like the Earth’s, but Venus’ atmosphere consists of more than ninety percent carbon dioxide, compared to less than four percent in that of the Earth. Because of its higher percentage of carbon dioxide, Venus’ atmosphere traps much more heat radiation than does the Earth’s. Thus, the Venus studies are believed to be important to the understanding of possible adverse effects on the Earth’s agriculture that could result from the long-term use of fossil fuels, which add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

2. We understand from the passage that the atmosphere of Venus____________

a)

is thinner than the atmosphere of the Earth.

b)

contains much more carbon dioxide than that of the Earth.

c)

traps less heat radiation compared to the atmosphere of the Earth.

d)

blocks out dangerous rays from the sun.

e)

is far colder than the atmospheres of other planets in our solar system.

130.

Atmosphere of Venus

Data from the Pioneer spacecraft of NASA apparently prove the theory that the high surface temperature of Venus is due to an atmospheric greenhouse effect caused mainly by a blanket of carbon dioxide. Such a greenhouse effect is created when energy in the form of sunlight easily passes through a planet’s atmosphere, warms its surface, and is converted to heat radiation that is then held in by the atmosphere from top to bottom. Venus has a relatively thin atmosphere like the Earth’s, but Venus’ atmosphere consists of more than ninety percent carbon dioxide, compared to less than four percent in that of the Earth. Because of its higher percentage of carbon dioxide, Venus’ atmosphere traps much more heat radiation than does the Earth’s. Thus, the Venus studies are believed to be important to the understanding of possible adverse effects on the Earth’s agriculture that could result from the long-term use of fossil fuels, which add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

3. One can infer from the passage that____________

a)

there is no difference between the atmospheres of Venus and the Earth.

b)

the atmosphere of the Earth consists of mainly carbon dioxide.

c)

the more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, the warmer the world will tend to get.

d)

lack of atmosphere causes a very high surface temperature on Venus.

e)

Venus had once enjoyed a climate of the sort hospitable to life.

131.

How Does Brain Work?

Theories about how brain works remain a topic of debate. It is agreed, though, that the hippocampus, a part of the brain, is undeniably important for memory. When we experience something, the information is sent via our senses to the hippocampus, where it is processed. Scientists believe that brain cells called neurons first transform the sensory stimuli we experience into images in our immediate memory. Then, these images are sent to the hippocampus and stored temporarily in short-term memory. In the hippocampus, information is organized, and it is during this process that parts of the image of our experience fade away. Finally, certain information is then transferred to long-term memory in a section in the frontal lobe of the brain known as the cerebral cortex. Scientists think this process may happen while we are sleeping, but exactly how the information is transferred from one area of the brain to another is a mystery.

4. This reading is mainly concerned with__________

a)

how to improve our memory.

b)

why some of the information in short-term memory fades away.

c)

illness that results in severe memory loss.

d)

how human brain processes and stores information.

e)

the importance of neurons in transferring sensory stimuli.

132.

How Does Brain Work?

Theories about how brain works remain a topic of debate. It is agreed, though, that the hippocampus, a part of the brain, is undeniably important for memory. When we experience something, the information is sent via our senses to the hippocampus, where it is processed. Scientists believe that brain cells called neurons first transform the sensory stimuli we experience into images in our immediate memory. Then, these images are sent to the hippocampus and stored temporarily in short-term memory. In the hippocampus, information is organized, and it is during this process that parts of the image of our experience fade away. Finally, certain information is then transferred to long-term memory in a section in the frontal lobe of the brain known as the cerebral cortex. Scientists think this process may happen while we are sleeping, but exactly how the information is transferred from one area of the brain to another is a mystery.

5. According to the passage scientists__________

a)

know that information is sent from the long-term memory to the hippocampus.

b)

have found out why some of the information is lost in the hippocampus.

c)

don’t know exactly how the information is transferred from one area of the brain to another.

d)

agree on how the brain works.

e)

still debate whether the hippocampus is important for memory.

133.

How Does Brain Work?

Theories about how brain works remain a topic of debate. It is agreed, though, that the hippocampus, a part of the brain, is undeniably important for memory. When we experience something, the information is sent via our senses to the hippocampus, where it is processed. Scientists believe that brain cells called neurons first transform the sensory stimuli we experience into images in our immediate memory. Then, these images are sent to the hippocampus and stored temporarily in short-term memory. In the hippocampus, information is organized, and it is during this process that parts of the image of our experience fade away. Finally, certain information is then transferred to long-term memory in a section in the frontal lobe of the brain known as the cerebral cortex. Scientists think this process may happen while we are sleeping, but exactly how the information is transferred from one area of the brain to another is a mystery.

6. It is pointed out in the reading that__________

a)

the brain was not considered as a highly complex organ in the past.

b)

damage to hippocampus doesn’t cause memory loss.

c)

all of the information stored in the short term is transferred to the longtime memory.

d)

hippocampus is in the frontal lobe of the brain.

e)

scientists agree that the hippocampus is important in processing information.

134.

People With Extraordinary Abilities

Fictional stories about people who have extraordinary abilities have always attracted people’s attention. One of them is the story of Vera Petrova, who is able to perceive things with different parts of her skin, and through solid walls. One day she comes into his father’s office and puts her hands on the door of a locked safe. Suddenly she asks her father why he keeps so many old newspapers locked away there. Vera’s curious talent is brought to the notice of a scientific research institute and she is given a series of tests by a special commission. During these tests she manages to read a newspaper through an opaque screen and then she describes the figures and colors of a picture hidden under a carpet. During all these tests Vera is blindfolded; and, indeed, except when blindfolded she lacks the ability to perceive things with her skin. It was also found that although she could perceive things with her fingers, this ability ceased the moment her hands were wet.

7. As we understand from the reading, Vera Petrova_________

a)

can only perceive things with her fingers.

b)

is a curious child.

c)

is not the only fictional character who has extraordinary abilities.

d)

fails most of the tests administered by a special commission.

e)

perceives the objects only when her fingers are wet.

135.

People With Extraordinary Abilities

Fictional stories about people who have extraordinary abilities have always attracted people’s attention. One of them is the story of Vera Petrova, who is able to perceive things with different parts of her skin, and through solid walls. One day she comes into his father’s office and puts her hands on the door of a locked safe. Suddenly she asks her father why he keeps so many old newspapers locked away there. Vera’s curious talent is brought to the notice of a scientific research institute and she is given a series of tests by a special commission. During these tests she manages to read a newspaper through an opaque screen and then she describes the figures and colors of a picture hidden under a carpet. During all these tests Vera is blindfolded; and, indeed, except when blindfolded she lacks the ability to perceive things with her skin. It was also found that although she could perceive things with her fingers, this ability ceased the moment her hands were wet.

8. It is pointed out in the reading that Vera Petrova loses the ability to perceive objects with her fingers_________

a)

when her father first notices this ability.

b)

when she is asked to read a newspaper through an opaque screen.

c)

after she is given a series of tests.

d)

as soon as her hands get wet.

e)

when the object is hidden under a carpet.

136.

People With Extraordinary Abilities

Fictional stories about people who have extraordinary abilities have always attracted people’s attention. One of them is the story of Vera Petrova, who is able to perceive things with different parts of her skin, and through solid walls. One day she comes into his father’s office and puts her hands on the door of a locked safe. Suddenly she asks her father why he keeps so many old newspapers locked away there. Vera’s curious talent is brought to the notice of a scientific research institute and she is given a series of tests by a special commission. During these tests she manages to read a newspaper through an opaque screen and then she describes the figures and colors of a picture hidden under a carpet. During all these tests Vera is blindfolded; and, indeed, except when blindfolded she lacks the ability to perceive things with her skin. It was also found that although she could perceive things with her fingers, this ability ceased the moment her hands were wet.

9. According to the reading,_________

a)

Vera Petrova’s father asks her why she keeps the old newspapers in the locked safe.

b)

the scientific research institute is not interested in Vera Petrova’s talent.

c)

Vera can’t perceive objects with her skin unless she is blindfold.

d)

there are several scientific research institutes which examine people like Vera.

e)

the special commission is made up by people who can also perceive objects with their skin.

137.

The Bermuda Triangle

The Bermuda Triangle occupies a disturbing and almost unbelievable place in the world’s catalog of unexplained mysteries. More than a hundred planes and ships have vanished in this area into the air since 1945, and more than a thousand lives have been lost, without a single body or even a piece wreckage from the vanishing planes or ships having been found. Many of the planes concerned have vanished while in normal radio contact with their base until the very moment of their disappearance, while others have radioed the most extraordinary messages, implying that they could not get their instruments to function, that their compasses were spinning, that the sky had turned yellow and hazy on a clear day, and the ocean, which was calm nearby, didn’t look right without further clarification of what was wrong.

10. One can infer from the reading that_________

a)

the wreckages of some ships and planes have been found in the Bermuda Triangle.

b)

the number of incidents involving lost ships is no larger than that of any other heavily traveled region of the world.

c)

the ships. and the planes couldn’t contact their base due to the lack of equipment.

d)

the weather in Bermuda Triangle is always stormy.

e)

the first mention of disappearances in the area was made in 1945.

138.

The Bermuda Triangle

The Bermuda Triangle occupies a disturbing and almost unbelievable place in the world’s catalog of unexplained mysteries. More than a hundred planes and ships have vanished in this area into the air since 1945, and more than a thousand lives have been lost, without a single body or even a piece wreckage from the vanishing planes or ships having been found. Many of the planes concerned have vanished while in normal radio contact with their base until the very moment of their disappearance, while others have radioed the most extraordinary messages, implying that they could not get their instruments to function, that their compasses were spinning, that the sky had turned yellow and hazy on a clear day, and the ocean, which was calm nearby, didn’t look right without further clarification of what was wrong.

11. It is pointed out in the passage that_________

a)

thousands of people lost their lives in the Bermuda Triangle in 1945.

b)

all of the disappearances happened during the daytime.

c)

the Bermuda Triangle mystery was solved in 1945.

d)

most of the missing planes could contact with their base by their own special means until the very moment of disappearing.

e)

the ocean floor near Bermuda, highly unexplored, is host to many strange phenomena.

139.

The Bermuda Triangle

The Bermuda Triangle occupies a disturbing and almost unbelievable place in the world’s catalog of unexplained mysteries. More than a hundred planes and ships have vanished in this area into the air since 1945, and more than a thousand lives have been lost, without a single body or even a piece wreckage from the vanishing planes or ships having been found. Many of the planes concerned have vanished while in normal radio contact with their base until the very moment of their disappearance, while others have radioed the most extraordinary messages, implying that they could not get their instruments to function, that their compasses were spinning, that the sky had turned yellow and hazy on a clear day, and the ocean, which was calm nearby, didn’t look right without further clarification of what was wrong.

12. The reading mainly deals with_________

a)

why so many ships and planes disappear in the Bermuda Triangle.

b)

the mysterious disappearances of ships and planes in the Bermuda Triangle.

c)

the location of the Bermuda Triangle.

d)

the frequency of the disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle.

e)

the unpredictable weather conditions in the Bermuda Triangle.

140.

Opera

Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor’s dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.

13. It is pointed out in the reading that opera_________

a)

has developed under the influence of musical theater.

b)

is a drama sung with the accompaniment of an orchestra.

c)

is not a high-budget production.

d)

is often performed in Europe.

e)

is the most complex of all the performing arts.

141.

Opera

Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor’s dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.

14. We can understand from the reading that_________

a)

people are captivated more by opera than musical theater.

b)

drama in opera is more important than the music.

c)

orchestras in operas can vary considerably in size.

d)

musical theater relies above all on music.

e)

there is an argument over whether the music is important or the words in opera.

142.

Opera

Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor’s dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.

15. It is stated in the reading that_________

a)

acting and costumes are secondary to music in musical theater.

b)

many people find musical theater more captivating than opera.

c)

music in musical theater is not as important as it is in opera.

d)

an opera requires a huge orchestra as well as a large choir.

e)

opera doesn’t have any properties in common with musical theater.

ELA Final Exam Review

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