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10th and 11th grade Final

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When two or more words have the same ending sound, it is called

a)

scheme

b)

rhyme

c)

alliteration

d)

repetition

2.

Crash, ZOINK, Moo, BOOM, and POP are examples of

a)

alliteration

b)

personification

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

poetry

3.

Poetry is...

a)

writing that is musical and artistic in nature

b)

writing that expresses feelings

c)

a style of writing with few rules

d)

all of the above

4.

Her eyes are as sparkly as a diamond is a

a)

smilie

b)

metaphor

c)

alliteration

d)

onomatopoeia

5.

Words that are used within a poem repeatedly to express a certain point

a)

rhyme

b)

repetition

c)

stanza

d)

alliteration

6.

Comparing two things WITHOUT using LIKE or AS is called

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

alliteration

d)

stanza

7.

On the beautiful summer night, the trees danced in the breeze is an example of ...

a)

alliteration

b)

personification

c)

rhyme

d)

stanza

8.

Several lines grouped together in a poem

a)

line

b)

stanza

c)

poetry

d)

repetition

9.

Comparing two unlike things using like or as

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

10.

Descriptive writing that appeals to any of our five senses

a)

repetition

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

imagery

11.

Tone is

a)

How the reader feels about the subject matter

b)

The use of repetitive consonant vowels

c)

How the author feels about the subject matter

d)

The use of sensory images to evoke a picture in one's mind

12.

Mood is

a)

The way the reader feels about the subject matter

b)

A type of emotion

c)

The way the author feels about a subject matter

d)

The use of sensry images to evoke an image in one's mind

13.

Imagery is

a)

A drawn picture that accompanies a poem.

b)

The use of sensory imagery to create a picture in one's mind

c)

How the author feels about the subject matter

d)

How the reader feels about the subject matter

14.

A metaphor is

a)

a comparison using like/as

b)

a comparison without like/as

c)

a deep thought

d)

author's word choice

15.

A simile is

a)

a comparison using like/as

b)

a comparison without using like/as

c)

a deep thought

d)

author's word choice

16.

What is the Rhyme Scheme of this excerpt from "The Raven?"

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,

Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore—

    While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,

As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.

“’Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door—

            

a)

ABCDEF

b)

ABCBB

c)

ABCDC

d)

ABCDE

17.

What do you call a poem that has no clear rhyme scheme?

a)

Near Rhyme

b)

Free

Verse

c)

Freedom

Verse

d)

No

Rhyme

18.

Is this a simile?

Success is counted sweetest

By those who ne'er succeed.

a)

Yes

b)

No

19.

Is this a metaphor?

“Hope” is the thing with feathers -

That perches in the soul -

a)

Yes

b)

No

20.

An active verb

a)

Has the subject of the sentence receiving the action

b)

Has the subject of the sentence doing the action

c)

Involves a physical motion

d)

Starts with the letter "a"

21.

When you don't know a word's definition, you should

a)

Look it up

b)

Use context clues to gather meaning

c)

Talk to a peer

d)

All of the above

22.

Language in which the words mean exactly what they say is...

a)

figurative

b)

literal

23.

Language in which the words are meant to be interpreted imaginatively is...

a)

figurative

b)

literal

24.

A comparison of two unlike things stating that one thing IS the other.

a)

idiom

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

metaphor

25.

“Tick, tock.” ― Suzanne Collins, Catching Fire

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

allusion

26.
What is being personified? 
The moon guided me through the forest.
a)
moon
b)
forest
c)
me
27.
giving human qualities to animals or inanimate objects
a)
Simile
b)
Irony
c)
Personification
d)
Oxymoron
28.
The final exam was easy as  ABC!
a)
Simile 
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Alliteration
d)
Metaphor
29.
A word that imitates a sound, for example BUZZ and POP:
a)
Onomatopoeia
b)
Simile
c)
Metaphor
30.
What onomatopoeia goes best with this picture?
a)
Take-off!
b)
Pow!
c)
Blast!
d)
Fly
31.

Main ideas always talks about the key points of a

a)

text

b)

passage

c)

story

d)

paragraph

32.

Main ideas is often at ... .

a)

the beginning of a story

b)

the end of a story

c)

the middle of a paragraph

d)

the beginning of a paragraph

33.

The answer of main Idea is in a ... .

a)

sentence

b)

phrase

c)

story

d)

paragraph

34.

What is a 'theme'?

a)

Creation and development of characters.

b)

What the character says or believes.

c)

The main message that an author wants to communicate to readers.

d)

Figurative language and literary clues.

35.

Authors rarely state the themes in the text.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Which of these are NOT an inference?

a)

Logical Assumptions

b)

Random Feelings

c)

Relevant Statements

d)

Reliable Statements

37.

Make an inference on the following:

At the railroad crossing, the bells clanged jarringly, the red lights flashed, and the crossing gates descended to block the roadway. O’Brien exhaled a sigh, and rapped her fingertips impatiently against the inside of the driver's door. Slowly a train clattered across her field of vision: 89 railroad cars! As she waited for them all to pass, she planned what she would say to Dr. Ferlinger when she arrived at his office.

What is the Main Idea?

a)

Someone is trying to break into a car that is stopped at a railroad crossing.

b)

Someone is in a rush to get to a doctor's appointment but frustrated they have to wait at the railroad crossing.

c)

Trains are too long and make driving inconvenient.

d)

Railroad tracks are very dangerous and should always have crossing gates.

38.

Make an inference on the following:

Eleanor was the definition of a competent, self-sufficient person. On her one-woman homestead, she raised chickens, goats, and a cow and grew vegetables and fruits. From those starting points, she gathered eggs, churned butter, made cheese, preserves, and pickles, and sold fresh produce.

What is the Main Idea?

a)

One-woman farms can be incredibly prosperous.

b)

Eleanor sold other goods along with her produce.

c)

Eleanor is a competent, self-sufficient person.

d)

Hard work can help you turn something simple into a successful business.

39.

True or False, If you cannot support the theme with specific evidence, you have probably not found the theme.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

What piece(s) of evidence in the paragraph BEST supports the main idea?

MAIN IDEA: Someone is frustrated and in a rush to get to a doctor's appointment.

At the railroad crossing, the bells clanged jarringly, the red lights flashed, and the crossing gates descended to block the roadway. O’Brien exhaled a sigh, and rapped her fingertips impatiently against the inside of the driver's door. Slowly a train clattered across her field of vision: 89 railroad cars! As she waited for them all to pass, she planned what she would say to Dr. Ferlinger when she arrived at his office.

a)

O’Brien exhaled a sigh, and rapped her fingertips impatiently.

b)

Slowly a train clattered across her field of vision: 89 railroad cars!

c)

She planned what she would say to Dr. Ferlinger when she arrived at his office.

d)

At the railroad crossing, the bells clanged jarringly, the red lights flashed, and the crossing gates descended to block the roadway.

41.

Select ALL details to support the main idea that education is important.

a)

It helps you understand the world.

b)

Education causes problems.

c)

Education can lead to success in life.

d)

You make smarter choices in life if you're educated.

42.
The main idea does not need supporting details.
a)
True
b)
False
43.
The reader should determine the main idea BEFORE reading the passage.
a)
True
b)
False
44.

Which supporting detail does not support the main idea?

Main idea: Technology can help students learn.

a)

Students who are struggling can use educational websites to study at their own pace.

b)

It's fun to look up Youtube videos in your free time.

c)

Many word processors have spell check to help with spelling.

d)

Students can communicate with each other about class assignments.

45.

Which word below best completes the sentence?

The coach was shocked when he saw the scoreboard. He knew his team was good, but to beat the former state champs by 14 points was _____________.

a)

impossible

b)

impassable

c)

inconceivable

d)

implicit

46.

Jim spends most of his time staring at the cement walls. He wishes he would have done things differently. Jim hates the meals he is served. He also hates having to wear the required uniform.

Where is Jim most likely at?

a)

Prison

b)

School

c)

Mall

d)

Hospital

47.

I love to go into my sister's room. On her shelf she has shiny trophies—gold and silver, tall and short, skinny and wide. All of the trophies have athletes on top swinging golf clubs. My favorite trophy is one that is as tall as my arm is long. "City Champion 2001" it says on its engraved front. It is beautiful and impressive!

What inference can the reader draw based on the information in the passage?

a)

The sister is a professional golfer

b)

The person in the passage is the little sister

c)

The sister is a very good golfer

d)

Both girls play golf

48.

Everett held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,” said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.” What can you infer?

a)

Everett's father needs help shopping

b)

It is Everett's first time at a grocery store

c)

Everett's father does not shop very often

d)

Everett is very young

49.

Keller looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Keller's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Shaggy, his dog, put his head on Keller's lap, like he understood how Keller was feeling. "It's okay Shag," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What can the reader infer is happening?

a)

Keller is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.

b)

Keller is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know.

c)

Keller is taking Shaggy to live with his grandmother.

d)

Keller is moving to California with his family.

50.

What can you infer by reading the passage below?


"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I know my lines by heart, but what if I mess up and it's silent? I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Saige.

a)

Saige can be a mean girl.

b)

Saige is relaxed.

c)

Saige is somewhat nervous.

d)

Saige is afraid of everything.

51.

Albert stormed into his apartment and threw down his lunchbox. He had just lost his job. Albert had worked for the same company for over ten years. But today he was informed that he was no longer needed. Albert didn't know what to do.

Based on what you have read, you can infer that:

a)

Albert threw down his lunchbox.

b)

Albert's job lasted over ten years.

c)

Losing his job made Albert upset.

d)

Albert lived in a house with his parents.

52.

When writers do not state the way a character feels, the writer will include details that readers must use to make inferences or form opinions about how a character feels. When you make inferences, you use:

a)

Dictionaries and Wikipedia to locate answers.

b)

Your own imagination and ignore the text.

c)

Clues from the text, background knowledge, and experiences you've had.

d)

None of the above.

53.

Eva's favorite part about the weekend was going to Rockin' Records with her friends. Rockin' Records was the local music store just down the road from her house. On weekend afternoons, Eva and her friends would walk down to the store to shop for new music.

What may the reader conclude about Eva's friends?

a)

They like music.

b)

They like to exercise by walking places.

c)

They do what Caydence tells them to do.

d)

They live far away and drive to the store.

54.

When Gavin came back into the kitchen, Katie and Dad were still cleaning up from lunch. "Dad," said Gavin, "do you know where I can find the....." He trailed off, realizing that he couldn't mention wrapping paper. He would give the birthday surprise away, and Gavin would hate to ruin the surprise.

What will Gavin most likely do next?

a)

Ask Katie for the wrapping paper at that moment.

b)

Ask Dad to find the wrapping paper.

c)

Not wrap the presents.

d)

Go an search for the wrapping paper by himself.

55.

"I hate to think I've got to grow up, and be Miss March, and wear long gowns, and look as prim as a China Doll! It's bad enough to be a girl, anyway, when I like boy's games and work and manners! I can't get over my disappointment in not being a boy. And it's worse than ever now, for I'm dying to go and fight with Papa. And I can only stay home and knit, like a poky old woman!"


Based on details in the excerpt, the reader can conclude that the...

a)

characters are living in a war

b)

narrator is usually unhappy

c)

characters are a close family

d)

narrator hates all girls

56.
Trees were bent over, and branches flew through the air. Beach chairs, garbage cans, and several small items were blown down the streets like confetti. A few roofs of small sheds were already missing. Window frames that weren't boarded up held shards of glass. Several stores had bags of sand blocking the doors.
What was causing this to happen?
a)
tornado
b)
blizzard
c)
hurricane
d)
drought
57.
Rose shivered as she climbed up the long ladder.  Carefully, she walked to the end of the board and looked down.  "Hurry up!" said the kid behind her.  Rose held her breath and jumped. 
Where is Rose?
a)
on a trampoline
b)
on a diving board
c)
on a pirate ship
d)
on a slide 
58.

The girl danced on the stage with curly brown hair. Is the sentence correct, or should it be changed?

a)

Correct as is.

b)

While on the stage with curly brown hair, the girl danced.

c)

The girl danced on the curly, brown-haired stage.

d)

The girl with curly brown hair danced on the stage.

59.

The man walked the dog in a pinstriped suit. Is this correct, or does it need to be changed?

a)

The man in a pinstriped suit walked the dog.

b)

While in a pinstriped suit, the dog was walked.

c)

Because the dog was in a pinstriped suit, the man walked him.

d)

Correct as is.

60.

Which sentence has the correctly placed modifier and is grammatically correct?

a)

I nearly made fifty dollars today.

b)

I made nearly fifty dollars today.

61.

Which sentence has the correctly placed modifier and is grammatically correct?

a)

When we opened the leather woman's purse, we found the missing keys.

b)

When we opened the woman's leather purse, we found the missing keys.

62.

Which sentence has the correctly placed modifier and is grammatically correct?

a)

I have only five minutes to talk with you.

b)

I only have five minutes to talk with you.

63.

Which sentence has the correctly placed modifier and is grammatically correct?

a)

Wearing only light shirts and shorts, we hiked through the forest.

b)

We hiked through the forest wearing only light shirts and shorts.

64.

Which sentence has the correctly placed modifier and is grammatically correct?

a)

The fans stood in line to buy tickets to the show for twenty minutes.

b)

The fans stood in line for twenty minutes to buy tickets to the show.

65.

Which sentence has the correctly placed modifier and is grammatically correct?

a)

We gave the old clothes to a local charity that had been piled up in the basement.

b)

We gave the old clothes that had been piled up in the basement to a local charity.

66.

Which sentence has the correctly placed modifier and is grammatically correct?

a)

After the movie, we ate Mexican food that was very spicy.

b)

We ate Mexican food after the movie that was very spicy.

67.

Which sentence has the correctly placed modifier and is grammatically correct?

a)

Leaving quickly, my car lights were left on.

b)

Leaving quickly, I left my car lights on.

68.

Which sentence has the correctly placed modifier and is grammatically correct?

a)

To complete a degree in anthropology, at least two history courses must be taken.

b)

To complete a degree in anthropology, a student must take at least two history courses.

69.

Which sentence has the correctly placed modifier and is grammatically correct?

a)

After I explained that I had lost my wallet, the waiter allowed me to pay by check.

b)

After explaining that I had lost my wallet, the waiter allowed me to pay by check.

70.

I was bewildered when I couldn't find my keys.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

71.

My friend went on one of her political tirades, and everyone left the room.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

72.

It was crucial for her to make a report because the people were way out of control.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

73.

He couldn't suppress his tears after the breakup.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

74.

His dubious lies fooled me, and it totally blew my mind.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

75.

The park was deserted and desolate after the police showed up.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

76.

The vigilant reporter was always on the lookout for the next story.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

77.

Even though I studied, I was apprehensive about the test.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

78.

Her eyes were perpetually rolled, and eventually they just stayed that way forever.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

79.

Sometimes people are skeptical of my ideas even though I'm definitely a genius.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

80.

I was bewildered when I couldn't find my keys.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

81.

My friend went on one of her political tirades, and everyone left the room.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

82.

It was crucial for her to make a report because the people were way out of control.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

83.

Identify the preposition: Under a shady tree, Joseph rested.

a)

shady

b)

tree

c)

under

d)

rested

84.

Identify the prepositional phrase: Please return the book to the cabinet.

a)

Please

b)

Please return

c)

return the book

d)

to the cabinet

85.

Which of these is NOT a prepositional phrase?

a)

He stole it

b)

Over the line

c)

By the door

d)

Next to the pool

86.

True or false: Prepositions are always followed by a verb

a)

True

b)

False

87.

Identify the prepositional phrase: By noon, all the runners were finished.

a)

were finished.

b)

By noon

c)

the runners were

d)

the runners

88.

Identify the preposition: Juan stayed focused during his reading, so he could get a good grade.

a)

stayed

b)

reading

c)

his

d)

during

89.

Identify the preposition: You can ride the train after dinner and dishes are done.

a)

can

b)

the

c)

after

d)

are

90.

Which of the following sentences includes a prepositional phrase?

a)

Moby is a robot.

b)

Moby kicked the football.

c)

Moby kicked the football between the goalposts.

d)

Moby's team made three points.

91.
All of the following are prepositions EXCEPT
a)
are here
b)
because of
c)
under
d)
according to
92.

A preposition

a)

shows location, time or movement of a noun or pronoun

b)

shows the verb

c)

is the position of a word

d)

shows who, what, when, where & why

93.
These dresses were _________ sale last week.
a)
In
b)
Of
c)
On
d)
Up
94.
Which of the following is NOT a preposition? 
a)
both 
b)
behind
c)
 beneath
d)
beyond 
95.

Which of the following sentences has all prepositional phrases correctly underlined?

a)

Without a hat, Ellen’s hair always messes up.

b)

If she wears a hat, Cindy can keep her hair tucked away from the wind.

c)

According to my mom, it is impolite to wear a hat inside a building.

d)

Mikie’s favorite hat is the one he got from Busch Gardens in the 5th grade.

96.

Identify the prepositional phrase: Mary ran around the corner to meet her friends.

a)

to meet

b)

her friends

c)

ran around

d)

around the corner

97.

Identify the prepositional phrase: Fred ran into the pole because he didn't watch where he was going.

a)

where he was going

b)

into the pole

c)

because he didn't watch

d)

ran into

98.

We congratulated him ____ having invented an energy-saving device.

a)

for

b)

at

c)

about

d)

on

99.

The factory was accused ____ having caused higher level of pollution to the environment.

a)

about

b)

on

c)

of

d)

for

100.

Rate your understanding of prepositional phrases.

a)

I am still VERY confused!! 😐

b)

I am starting to understand this topic better. ✌️

c)

I got this! 😊

d)

Not only do I understand this topic, but I can teach it to a friend. 😆