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Benchmark #3: The Return of the Doom

Total questions: 82

Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The MLA must be spaced ________ throughout.

a)

Alone

b)

1.5

c)

1.15

d)

Double

2.

At the beginning of a paragraph you

a)

Press the spacebar 5 times

b)

Press tab 2 times

c)

Press tab once

d)

Do nothing

3.

In which font should all MLA papers be written?

a)

Comic Sans

b)

Times New Roman

c)

Georgia

d)

Any font is fine

4.

What font size should be used?

a)

10

b)

11

c)

12

d)

18

5.

What is the correct order for the header of your work?

a)

Your name, teacher's name, class, date

b)

Your name, date, class, teacher's name

c)

Your name, date, teacher, class

d)

Title, your name, date, teacher

6.

What is the purpose of the MLA format?

a)

To torture high school students with a random, meaningless set of rules created by teachers for their own morbid entertainment, and to create easier ways for teachers to damage students' grades for their own sick pleasure.

b)

To make papers more standardized and easier to read.

7.

What size should the margins on your paper be?

a)

1/2 inch

b)

1 inch

c)

2 inches

d)

Any size you choose

8.

Which of these formatting techniques is okay to apply to your title?

a)

Bold

b)

Italic

c)

Underline

d)

All Caps

e)

None of the above

9.

A list of works that you referenced in the body of your work is called __________.

a)

Final page

b)

Title page

c)

Footer

d)

Works cited page

10.

What font do you use for essays and papers in MLA format?

a)

Calibri

b)

Bondi

c)

Stencil

d)

Arial

11.

How much extra space should you have between paragraphs?

a)

None!

b)

1 line

c)

2 lines

d)

1.5 lines

12.

Where is the title positioned?

a)

center

b)

left end

c)

right end

d)

indented to the right

13.

Which title is written correctly?

a)

Omen: Good omens or bad?

b)

Omen: Good omens or bad?

c)

Omen: Good omens or bad?

d)

Omen: Good omens or bad?

14.

How is the date written in MLA format?

a)

8/22/18

b)

August 22, 2018

c)

August 22 2018

d)

22, August, 2018

15.

Never forget to _________ your proper names correctly.

a)

Underline

b)

Capitalize

c)

Italicize

d)

Bold

16.
Is the semicolon in the correct spot?
I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.
a)
Yes
b)
No
17.
It was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60's the last few days.
a)
Semicolon
b)
Comma
c)
Period
18.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Skydivers choose an intended landing zone: that is; they choose a safe place to touch down.
b)
Skydivers choose an intended landing zone that is, they choose a safe place to touch down.
c)
Skydivers choose an intended landing zone; that is, they choose a safe place to touch down.
19.
Which of the following punctuation marks is a semicolon?
a)
:
b)
;
c)
,
d)
...
20.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
a)
Napoleon Dynamite is often teased at school; however, he is able to make friends with Deb and Pedro.
b)
Napoleon Dynamite is often teased at school, however, he is able to make friends with Deb and Pedro.
21.
Choose the correct sentence
a)
I will not make it to the store before it closes, I will go tomorrow.
b)
I will not make it to the store before it closes; I will go tomorrow.
22.
Independent clauses:
a)
Should never be separated by semicolons
b)
Tell us more about other parts of the sentence
c)
Rely on semicolons to make sense
d)
Are clauses that make sense when they stand alone
23.
After leaving the Capitol _______ Senator Dubitsky returned to her office to work on a speech, answer some letters, and meet with her staff.
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
24.
Juanita usually prefers to work out in the morning ___________  today she intends to go to the gym after her last appointment.
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
25.
What is the reason for the following semicolon?
Nearby, the mayor and the council members sat at the table; they debated quite hotly the question of repaving the streets.
a)
separates two independent clauses
b)
separates a dependent from an independent clause
c)
separates independent clauses that already contain too many commas
d)
that semicolon is NOT needed
26.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Johnny likes strawberries; although, Susie likes grapes.

b)

Although Johnny likes strawberries, Susie likes grapes.

c)

Johnny likes strawberries, although, Susie likes grapes.

d)

Johnny likes strawberries although, Susie likes grapes.

27.
Which of the following punctuation marks is a semicolon?
a)
:
b)
;
c)
,
d)
...
28.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
a)
Napoleon Dynamite is often teased at school; however, he is able to make friends with Deb and Pedro.
b)
Napoleon Dynamite is often teased at school, however, he is able to make friends with Deb and Pedro.
c)
Napoleon Dynamite is often teased at school; however he is able to make friends with Deb and Pedro.
29.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
a)
Napoleon's grandma breaks her tailbone in an accident; she asks Uncle Rico to come watch the boys.
b)
Napoleon's grandma breaks her tailbone in an accident, she asks Uncle Rico to come watch the boys.
c)
Napoleon's grandma breaks her tailbone in an accident she asks Uncle Rico to come watch the boys.
30.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
a)
Both Napoleon and Deb wear amazing outfits to the school dance, Deb made her dress herself.
b)
Both Napoleon and Deb wear amazing outfits to the school dance; Deb made her dress herself.
c)
Both Napoleon and Deb wear amazing outfits to the school dance; and Deb made her dress herself.
31.
How would you revise the following sentence:
Kip met his girlfriend on the Internet her name is LaFawnduh.
a)
Add a comma after "Internet"
b)
Add a semicolon after "Internet"
c)
NO CHANGE
32.
How would you revise the following sentence:
When Kip and LaFawnduh get married; Kip sings her a song about how much he loves technology.
a)
Remove the semicolon 
b)
Change the semicolon to a comma
c)
NO CHANGE
33.
How would you revise the following sentence:
Kip's family is very excited for the wedding, however, LaFawnduh's family doesn't seem thrilled.
a)
Remove the comma after "however"
b)
Change the comma after "wedding" to a semicolon
c)
NO CHANGE
34.
Where does the semicolon go?
Joe likes cake Katie likes pie.
a)
cake;
b)
Katie;
c)
Joe;
d)
pie;
35.
A semicolon connects...
a)
two independent clauses that are closely related ideas
b)
two dependent clauses that are closely related ideas
c)
both dependent and independent clauses no matter how closely related in idea they are
36.
Does a semicolon go before or after the conjunctive verb/transitional phrase?
a)
before
b)
after
37.
When do you use a semicolon between items in a list or series?
a)
only if any of the items in the list contain commas.
b)
anytime there is a list
38.
Where does the semicolon go?
She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.
a)
see;
b)
her;
c)
huge;
d)
coming;
39.
Where does the semicolon go?

Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.
a)
Dad;
b)
bald;
c)
getting;
d)
hair;
40.
Is the semicolon in the correct spot?
I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.
a)
Yes
b)
No
41.
 Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?
a)
The man was wet he was standing in the rain; without an umbrella.
b)
The man was wet he was; standing in the rain without an umbrella.
c)
 The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.
d)
None of the above
42.
Where does the semicolon go?
You need new brakes otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.
a)
need;
b)
brakes;
c)
you;
d)
able;
43.
Where does the semicolon go?
Spring brings gentle rains and warmer weather in addition, there are thunderstorms and hail.
a)
Spring;
b)
weather;
c)
thunderstorms;
d)
in;
44.
Which of the following is NOT a conjunctive adverb?
a)
However
b)
But
c)
Indeed
d)
Furthermore
45.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a)
Paul Fisher hates Eric; however, he loves football.
b)
He loves football; but he hates Eric. 
c)
Eric is older than Paul; Tangerine is in Florida.
d)
None of the above
46.

He said that he would meet you at the podiatrist and for you not to be late. 

a)

that he would meet you at the podiatrist and for you not to be late

b)

for you to meet him at the podiatrist and for you not to be late

c)

that he would meet you at the podiatrist and that for you not to be late

d)

to meet at the podiatrist and not be late

47.

We were surprised when Mr. Shockey broke out into an angry rap about President Taft and that he began to use casual swear words in his lectures in AP US History. 

a)
when Mr. Shockey broke out into an angry rap about President Taft and that
b)
that Mr. Shockey broke out into an angry rap about President Taft and when
c)
when Mr. Shockey broke out into an angry rap about President Taft and when
d)
that Mr. Shockey broke out into an angry rap about President Taft, and that
48.

I’m working on a presentation on the varied use of Silly Putty for Cantrell’s class and a paper for Mr. Mattern about the dangers of Pythagorean Theorem.

a)
and a paper for Mr. Mattern about the dangers of Pythagorean Theorem
b)
and on a paper for Mr. Mattern about the dangers of Pythagorean Theorem
c)
and a paper about the dangers of Pythagorean Theorem for Mr. Mattern’s class
d)
and on a paper on the dangers of Pythagorean Theorem for Mr. Mattern’s class
49.

What easy classes you take your senior year and the way you waste your education are of no concern to me.

a)
What easy classes you take your senior year
b)
The easy classes you take your senior year
c)
The way your senior year takes easy classes
d)
What a waste of your senior year
50.

Mrs. Shockey’s lecture on stoichiometry was uninspired yet vexing.

a)
uninspired yet vexing
b)
uninspiring yet troublesome
c)
prosaic yet puzzling
d)
boring yet vexing
51.

Mrs. Dougherty liked to keep her weekend plans simple: to take a warm bubble bath, exfoliate her tender skin, and sip mint juleps on her veranda with the girls from her quilting circle.

a)
to take a warm bubble bath, exfoliate her tender skin, and sip
b)
to take a warm bubble bath, exfoliate her tender skin, and to sip
c)
to take a warm bubble bath in order to exfoliate her tender skin, and sip
d)
taking a warm bubble bath, exfoliating her tender skin, and sip
52.

The unpopular teen, socially awkward and having no date for the Prom, escorted an elderly woman from church to the formal dance and shocked everyone with their amazing yet slightly inappropriate dancing.

a)
socially awkward and having no date for the Prom
b)
socially awkward and dateless for the Prom
c)
having been socially awkward and having no date for the Prom
d)
having a social awkwardness and a datelessness for the Prom
53.

The unpopular teen, socially awkward and having no date for the Prom, escorted an elderly woman from church to the formal dance and shocked everyone with their amazing yet slightly inappropriate dancing.

a)
amazing yet slightly inappropriate dancing
b)
amazing yet slightly inappropriate dance
c)
incredible yet slightly inappropriate dancing
d)
amazing yet slightly ill-mannered dancing
54.

The value of your leadership skills and community service is more important to your college application than your GPA’s value.

a)
than your GPA’s value
b)
than the value of your GPA’s
c)
than that of your GPA
d)
than which is your GPA’s
55.

By the end of the semester, many of her students considered Ms. Mills to be heartless, misanthropic, and one of the least competent teachers they had ever had.

a)
heartless, misanthropic, and one of the least competent teachers
b)
heartless, misanthropic, and the least competent teacher
c)
one of the most heartless, misanthropic, and competent teachers
d)
one of the most heartless, misanthropic, and incompetent teachers
56.
.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 
a)
He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life.

b)
He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and learning about life.
57.
.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 
a)
We found the film repulsive, offensive, and we thought it was embarrassing.

b)
We found the film repulsive, offensive, and embarrassing.
58.
.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 
a)
Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and he made it conveniently arranged.
b)
Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and conveniently arranged.
59.
.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 
a)
Professor Ali rewarded his students for working hard on the final project and going beyond the call of duty.

b)
Professor Ali rewarded his students for their hard work on the final project and going beyond the call of duty.
60.
Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 
a)
The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and to do some warm-up exercises before the game. 
b)
The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and that they should do some warm-up exercises before the game. 
61.
The sky grew pink, seagulls began to cry, and waves rolled onshore as Diane took her morning stroll on the beach.
a)
correct
b)
error in structure
62.
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
63.
During the exam, Mary sucked the ends of her hair, chewed the top of her pencil, and all the while she was picking at a scab on her elbow, but she could not remember the third cause of the French Revolution.
a)
correct
b)
error in structure
64.

Which example shows correct parallel structure?

a)

Recommended exercise includes to run, to swim, and cycling.

b)

Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and cycling.

c)

Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and to cycle.

d)

Recommended exercise includes running, to swim, and cycling.

65.

Read this sentence.

Going to school, riding a bike, and to spend time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.


How is this sentence correctly written?

a)

as it is

b)

To go to school, to ride a bike, and spending time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.

c)

School, riding bikes, and spending time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.

d)

Going to school, riding a bike, and spending time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.

66.

Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates a parallel structure.


There are two ways to get a promotion: working hard or make friends in high places.

a)

to working hard

b)

work hard

c)

no change

d)

worked hard

67.

Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates a parallel structure.


Learning a new language as an adult is more difficult than to learn one as a child.

a)

learning

b)

to learning

c)

learned

d)

no change

68.

Neither _______ nor the ineffective air conditioner rattling in the window will deter Tiffany from loving the freedom of her first apartment.

a)

when the inconsiderate neighbors played loud music

b)

the inconsiderate neighbors playing loud music

c)

playing loud music by the inconsiderate neighbors

d)

having played loud music by the inconsiderate neighbors

69.

We looked everywhere for the car keys--under the sofa cushions, _______, and on the counters and tabletops. All along, Andrew had them in the front pocket of his jeans!

a)

our search included the trash can

b)

searching for them in the trash can

c)

in the trash can

d)

we searched for them in the trash can

70.

When Noodle, the poodle, realized that the leash meant a bath, not a walk to the park, he growled, pulled, and _______.

a)

was leaping like a fish on the line

b)

he was leaping like a fish on a line

c)

leaped like a fish on a line

d)

decided to leap like a fish on a line

71.

You're still going, you're still growing, you are still going strong? Who said this

a)
Nelson Mandela
b)
Albert Einstein
c)
Mother Teresa
d)

Lydon Johnson

72.

Stand and Fight

a)
Run and Hide
b)
Sit and Cry
c)
Stand and Fight
d)
Jump and Flee
73.

Where does the colon go in the following sentence?


You will need these supplies glue, scissors, and paste.

a)

After supplies

b)

After will

c)

After glue

d)

Afer paste

74.

Where does the colon go in the following sentence?


Senator Gary Hawkins said the following “We must stop cutbacks in education, sanitation, and welfare.”

a)

After Senator

b)

After Hawkins

c)

After following

d)

After cutbacks

75.

Where does the colon go in the following sentence?


This announcement came over the loud speaker “All new students, exchange students, and visitors should report to the office.”

a)

After speaker

b)

After announcement

c)

After report

76.

Where does the colon go in the following sentence?


The bill had several errors on it the price of the soda, the amount of tax, and quantity of bottles.

a)

After bill

b)

After quantity

c)

After errors

d)

After it

77.

Where does the colon go in the following sentence?


Janey could be described in two words hostile and erratic.

a)

After described

b)

After hostile

c)

After words

d)

After erratic

78.

Where does the colon go in the following sentence?


The following events will be canceled 10,000 meter run, 5,000 meter run, and 3,000 meter steeplechase.

a)

After following

b)

After canceled

c)

After events

d)

After 5,000

79.

Where does the colon go in the following sentence?


Please pick up these items a gallon of milk, a laptop, and a blowtorch.

a)

After pick

b)

After laptop

c)

After gallon

d)

After items

80.

Where does the colon go in the following sentence?


Her reply rose above all others in the crowded courtroom "Guilty!"

a)

After rose

b)

After others

c)

After Guilty

d)

After courtroom

81.

Please select all the correct sentences.

a)

Roberto and Claudia looked at the fountain and: shrieked, "Finally, we are here!"

b)

Sarah yelled ferociously: "I love unicorns!"

c)

Tremaine only had one thing to say: "Awesome."

d)

My brother once: said "I love math."

82.

Please select all the correct sentences.

a)

Somebody: will need to buy all the supplies parachutes helmets and nylon cords.

b)

You should really: get the following nails, hammers, and screws.

c)

Sarafina and Rodrigo purchased five: cans of milk, three jars of lemonade, and a case of Mountain Dew.

d)

I didn't believe she had completed the requested chores: wash the dog, milk the cows, and prune the trees.