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2024 Spring Final Review- 11th grade

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a simile?

a)

a comparison using the words "like" or "as"

b)

a comparison that does not use the words "like" or "as"

c)

An adverbial phrase that compares one thing to another

d)

a type of poem in which two things are compared

2.

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

a)

The mouse was quiet

b)

The mouse was whisper-quiet

c)

The mouse was quiet as a whisper

d)

The mouse's footsteps sounded whispery

3.

In the sentence, "When the cat stalks his prey, he is a shadow," what two things are being compared?

a)

The cat and its prey

b)

The cat and its shadow

c)

The cat and a shadow

d)

The prey and its shadow

4.

What is a metaphor?

a)

A comparison that uses the words "like" or "as"

b)

A comparison that does not use the words "like" or "as"

c)

An adverbial phrase that compares one thing to another

d)

A type of poem in which two things are compared

5.

Which of the following could be added to the phrase, "My cat is black" to form a simile?

a)

And furry

b)

All over

c)

In color

d)

As ink

6.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

a)

His hair is flame red

b)

Like a flame, his hair is red

c)

In the sunlight, his hair is flame

d)

His hair is red as a flame

7.

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

a)

The house was a carnival

b)

The house was noisy like a carnival

c)

The house had a carnival-like atmosphere

d)

The carnival moved into the house

8.

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

a)

She was a gazelle

b)

She ran faster than a gazelle

c)

A gazelle couldn't run faster than she did

d)

She was as graceful as a gazelle

9.
“Baby, you’re a firework / C’mon show ‘em what you’re worth”
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
neither
10.
“Lucky for you, that’s what I like / That’s what I like”
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
neither
11.
 “Shoot me down / but I won’t fall / I am titanium”
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
neither
12.
“Beyond your darkness, I’m your light”
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
neither
13.

What is a hyperbole?

a)

A comparison using "like" or "as".

b)

A statement that gives non-human objects human characteristics.

c)

An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

d)

an expressing whose meaning is different from the literal meaning.

14.

What does the hyperbole, "I have a million things to do today" mean?

a)

There are a million things to do today.

b)

There is nothing to do today.

c)

There is a lot to do tomorrow.

d)

There is a lot to do today.

15.

Which of these is a hyperbole?

a)

They lived in a small cabin in the woods.

b)

The boy was taller than Big Tex at the state fair.

c)

Jackson was eating a bite-sized candy bar.

d)

The moon is overwhelmingly beautiful tonight.

16.

I could sleep for an hour.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Not a hyperbole

17.

After using Lina's hair shampoo, my hair is as long as the Nile River.

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Not a hyperbole

18.

Is this an example of personification?

"The wind was whistling throughout the night."

a)

Yes

b)

No

19.

The gardener lovingly added the manure to his crops believing he was making happy flowers. What is being personified?

a)

The gardener

b)

The flowers

c)

The crops

20.

Which of the following sentences is an example of personification?

a)

The slimy eel slithered through the seaweed.

b)

The stand of trees was a festival of color that fall.

c)

The dandelions stood tall, proudly surveying the rest of the yard.

d)

The snails crept along the sidewalk, moving as slowly as a glacier.

21.

"The sheets hanging on the clothesline danced in the wind." This is an example of personification.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

My room will take forever to clean! This is an example of personification.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

My friend Kaz is from Providence, Rhode Island. He moved to Denver, Colorado, in September. Over the summer, Kaz took a trip with his parents to Orlando, Florida, and Atlanta Georgia, where he visited his cousins and grandmother. Kaz loves to travel all around the United States.


Which of the following edits corrects the comma mistake in the passage above?

a)

Delete the comma between “Providence” and “Rhode Island”

b)

Add a comma between “United” and “States”

c)

Delete the comma between “Orlando” and “Florida”

d)

Add a comma between “Atlanta” and “Georgia”

24.

Deyonna was born on March 13 2002. She lived in Santa Fe until she turned 12 in 2016. On August 1, she moved with her family to Michigan. It was a big move, and Deyonna was very nervous for her first day of school on September 2, 2016. When the day finally came, Deyonna was happily surprised at how friendly her new classmates were.


Which of the following edits corrects the comma mistake in the passage above?

a)

Delete the comma between “September 2” and “2016”

b)

Add a comma between “March 13” and “2002”

c)

Add a comma between “in” and “2016”

d)

Add a comma between “August” and 1”

25.

Federica cooked the following four foods: turkey tamales enchiladas and flan.


Identify the correct way to punctuate the underlined phrase in the sentence above.

a)

turkey, tamales enchiladas and flan.

b)

a turkey tamales enchiladas and flan.

c)

a turkey tamales enchiladas, and flan.

d)

a turkey, tamales, enchiladas and flan.

26.

Read the following sentence.


While I was finishing the pizza the waiter brought out the birthday cake.


In the sentence above, there should be a comma...

a)

between “pizza” and “the.”

b)

between “brought” and “out.”

c)

between “I” and “was.”

d)

between “birthday” and “cake.”

27.

Read the following sentence.


I wanted to say goodbye yet I was too shy to speak.


In the sentence above, there should be a comma...

a)

between “say” and “goodbye.”

b)

between “wanted” and “to.”

c)

between “too” and “shy.”

d)

between “goodbye” and “yet.”

28.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The dogs, and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
b)
The dogs and, cats, ate bowls of pet, food at the shelter.
c)
The dogs and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
d)
The, dogs, and, cats, ate, bowls of, pet food at, the shelter.
29.
Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.
a)
Insert comma before the conjunction (,and)
b)
Insert comma after the conjunction (and,)
c)
No comma needed
30.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
c)
Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
31.

What are the semicolons doing in this sentence?


”John likes all kinds of sandwiches: bacon, lettuce and tomato; peanut butter and jelly; ham, cheese, and turkey; and plenty more.”

a)

They are uniting two closely connected clauses.

b)

They are separating items in a complex list.

32.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

a)

My group presentation is tomorrow; I can’t stay up late tonight.

b)

My group presentation is tomorrow: I can’t stay up late tonight.

33.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

a)

I did not finish reading Frankenstein: I watched my favorite TV show instead.

b)

I did not finish reading Frankenstein; I watched my favorite TV show instead.

c)

I did not finish reading Frankenstein, I watched my favorite TV show instead.

34.

TRUE or FALSE:


A semicolon can be used to introduce a quote.

a)

True

b)

False

35.
Choose the correct sentence. 
a)
Since I plan to take over the world, I will need a lot of money.
b)
Since I plan to take over the world; I will need a lot of money.
36.
Choose the best sentence. 
a)
Lance hates the heat; because it just makes him feel miserable. 
b)
Lance hates the heat; it just makes him feel miserable. 
37.

Which choice is correct?

a)

self-employed professional

b)

selfemployed professional

38.

Which choice is correct?

a)

half dollar

b)

half-dollar

39.

Which choice is correct?

a)

sixty-three

b)

sixty three

40.

Decide if the words need a hyphen between them.

a)

bright, happy faces

b)

bright-happy faces

41.

Which of the following correctly uses hyphens?

a)

The Indiana Hoosiers are a hardworking, little-known team with lots of national-attention.

b)

Tom Allen, the IU coach, is not your run-of the mill coach; he has high standards.

c)

The Hoosier football-mantra is LEO, Love Each Other.

d)

IU has some ultra-dedicated football fans, such as my family and me.

42.

Which of the below sentences correctly uses hyphens?

a)

I am excited to-play the piano.

b)

George smelled nasty-after soccer practice.

c)

I made a bigger-than-my-face apple pie for the picnic.

d)

CMS is hosting a Blue-and-Gold-Night.

43.

I always add _________ to my pizza.

a)

fire roasted-tomatoes.

b)

fire-roasted-tomatoes

c)

fire roasted tomatoes

d)

fire-roasted tomatoes

44.

Which of these passages contains a correct example of parallel structure?

a)

My teacher explained not only how to read but also explained writing.

b)

My teacher explained how to read but he does not explain writing.

c)

My teacher explained how to read and is explaining writing.

d)

My teacher explained not only how to read but also how to write.

45.

Which of the following contains a correct example of parallel structure?

a)

Today Miguel went to the store, to the school, and was going to the gym.

b)

Today Miguel plans to go to the store, the school, and will go to the gym later.

c)

Miguel's plan for today involves going to the store, going to the school, and going to the gym.

d)

Today, Miguel will go to the gym after he goes to the store and the school.

46.

Which of the following passages contains a correct example of parallel structure?

a)

I went to the taqueria to buy tacos, nachos, and to buy enchiladas.

b)

I went to the taqueria to buy tacos, nachos, and enchiladas.

c)

Shai went to the taqueria to buy tacos, and she bought nachos and enchiladas as well.

d)

Shai went to the taqueria were she bought tacos, nachos, and she needed enchiladas as well.

47.
Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 
a)
Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality.
b)
Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality.
48.
Claude glanced at his watch, took a last sip of coffee, and began his trek to Dr. Grayson’s three-hour snooze fest on the French Revolution.
a)
correct
b)
error in structure
49.

Read this sentence.

The customer service representative was asked to deal with customers kindly, professionally, and in a helpful manner.


In this sentence, how is kindly, professionally, and in a helpful correctly written?

a)

as it is

b)

kindly, professionally, and helpfully.

c)

kindly, to be professional, and helpful.

d)

customers kindly, to be professional, and to be helpful.

50.

Karen is rich; ________ her cousin Kate is poor.

a)

Therefore,

b)

Otherwise,

c)

However,

d)

In addition,

51.

You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late

a)

Otherwise

b)

Consequently

c)

Furthermore

d)

Therefore

52.

Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap.

a)

Therefore

b)

Nonetheless

c)

Otherwise

d)

In other words

53.

We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.

a)

Furthermore

b)

However

c)

For example

d)

Similarly

54.

This transition word indicates that an example is about to come.

a)

Consequently

b)

Nonetheless

c)

In conclusion

d)

For instance

55.
Based on the context clues in the passage below, eliminate means ________________.

Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures.  They were not supposed to be there. 
a)
Color
b)
Add
c)
Find
d)
Delete
56.
Mara was feeling apprehensive about the camping trip. She had never slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?

What does the word "apprehensive" mean?
 
a)
worried
b)
angry
c)
excited
d)
in pain
57.
We left the campsite after spending a wretched night in torrential rain with a ripped tent. 
What does the word "wretched" mean? 
a)
miserable
b)
wonderful
c)
comfortable
d)
angry
58.

Sunshine said, "Amber, why are you making such a big deal about Robert's hair? Yes, he did dye it purple. It is rather unusual for a guy to have purple hair. On the other hand, it's not exactly going to change the course of world history. It's really quite a trivial matter." What does trivial mean?

a)

strange

b)

unimportant

c)

disguting

d)

dangerous

59.

Which statement is more formal?

a)

This movie stinks!

b)

I do not enjoy this movie.

60.

If you were writing an essay, which sentence would be a better claim statement.

a)

School uniforms would not positively affect learning environment at school.

b)

I believe school uniforms infringe on students' rights to self-expression.

61.

Which statement is more formal?

a)

The mail carrier was unable to deliver the mail on time due to the snow.

b)

The mail carrier couldn't deliver the mail on time because of the snow.

62.

If you were writing an essay, which sentence would be a better claim statement.

a)

I think wolves should be reintroduced to Isle Royale.

b)

Wolves should be reintroduced to Isle Royale.

63.

Which statement is more formal?

a)

Hannah was sick, but she got over it.

b)

Hannah recovered from her illness.

64.
Which is an independent clause?
a)
Raise your hand.
b)
If you think you know the answer.
c)
If you think.
65.
Which is the dependent clause?
a)
I noticed that the tire was flat.
b)
I was about to leave.
c)
When I noticed.
d)
When I noticed that the tire was flat.
66.
Are the words in red a dependent or independent clause?
Fred really liked the car that we bought for him at the auction.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
67.
Are the words in red a dependent or independent clause?
When David builds a new radio-controlled car, we're going to race each other.
a)
dependent
b)
independent
68.
Method of persuasion that appeals to EMOTIONS and FEELINGS.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
69.
Examples of this method of persuasion include statistics, research, data, and facts.
a)
ethos
b)
logos
c)
pathos
70.
This method of persuasion requires a credible authority to convince the audience.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
71.
The Center for Disease Control advises everyone to get a flu vaccination.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
72.
"Wear Air Jordans at your next game, and see how high you fly!" - Michael Jordan
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
73.

What is missing from this argument?


The minimum wage has not increased since 2009. According to Forbes, the purchasing power of the average American is 17% less than it was ten years ago. Therefore, in order to maintain steady growth in our economy, the minimum wage must be raised.

a)

ethos

b)

logos

c)

pathos

d)

it is not missing any rhetorical device

74.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
75.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos