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Worksheets2nd 9 Test 1
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 1hrs 25mins
Who is the author of The Landlady?
Stephen King
James Patterson
Roald Dahl
Ronald McDonald
What is the setting of the story?
Swindon, London
Bath, London
Tub, London
No clue I didn't read the story
When Billy heard the price of the room, he thought it was...
fairly priced
somewhat reasonable
fantastically cheap
a tad bit expensive
According to the landlady, the reason she rarely had visitors was that...
she was so far out of the way
she refused to accept anyone who didn’t display exceptional manners
not many travelers stayed in the town of Bath
she was inclined to be too choosy and particular
After showing him to his room, the landlady asked Billy to come downstairs to...
talk to her parrot
sign her guestbook
view the portraits on her walls
sign the lodging contract
Why do the other names in the guestbook seem so familiar to Billy?
Both young men were famous football players
Both young men were in the newspaper after their disappearances
Both young men were Eaton schoolboys
Both young men were writers.
Which excerpt below best shows how Billy first feels about the landlady?
“Good gracious me,” he said. “How absolutely fascinating.”
She seemed terribly nice. She looked exactly like the mother of one’s best school-friend welcoming one into the house to stay for the Christmas holidays.
I’m always ready. Everything is always ready day and night.
On the carpet in front of the fire, a pretty little dachshund was curled up asleep with its nose tucked into its belly.
Why does Billy Weaver walk "briskly" down the street?
He wants to impress his boss.
He wants to act like a successful businessman.
He wants to keep warm.
He is anxious to get to the boarding house.
The author describes the air as, "deadly cold and the wind was like a flat blade of ice on his cheeks." What kind of figurative language is this?
onomatopoeia
imagery
simile
metaphor
Make an inference: The author writes that Mr. Greenslade told Billy to, "Find your own lodgings, and then go along and report to the Branch Manager as soon as you've got yourself settled." Why is Billy in Bath?
to take a vacation
to look for a new place to live
to start a new job
to take a bath
Which aspects of the house make Billy think it would be a good place to stay?
Green curtains and chrysanthemums were in the windows and a fire burned in the fireplace
A pretty little dachshund was curled up asleep in front of the fire and a parrot was in a cage
There was a baby grand piano and several plump armchairs in the room
All of the above
Billy started sipping his tea. She did the same. For half a minute or so, neither of them spoke. But Billy knew that she was looking at him.
Why does the landlady most likely watch Billy as he drinks his tea?
Because she is a creepy old lady.
To see when the poison takes effect.
He reminds her of her son.
She is interested in his story.
The personal trainer ____________________ the virtues of regular exercise and healthy eating.
aversed
extolled
scrutinized
retrogressed
The young actress used her celebrity to start numerous charities and other _________________ organizations.
benevolent
amicable
adroit
meticulous
Because I had let it sit too long, my cup of tea had become rather __________________.
benevolent
adroit
averse
tepid
A good watchmaker must be very _______________________ when working with all of those tiny, fragile components.
benevolent
meticulous
amicable
feasible
The store clerk ___________________ the $100 bill for any signs of counterfeiting.
extolled
grimaced
scrutinized
retrogressed
Certain songs played on the radio bring on ________________ for my high school years.
jeopardy
quintessence
nostalgia
impetus
The weather forecast of the impending hurricane alerted coastal residents of the ___________________ they would be in if they did not follow evacuation orders.
jeopardy
holocaust
benevolence
impetus
Although social media has greatly progressed since the advent of MySpace and AIM in the early 2000s, many people have recently ______________________ to writing letters and postcards to stay in touch with family.
extolled
retrogressed
scrutinized
aversed
The students should have _____ books by Friday.
his or her
their
they
your
Every person must bring _____ own towel to gym class.
their
they
his or her
our
If you think the colors clash, we will change _____.
it
them
you
yours
Gloria works for two hours every day after _____ leaves school.
she
they
he
he or she
Each participant can be very proud of _____ accomplishments.
him or her
his or her
their
your
Most students in Ms. Smith's class really enjoyed _____ lessons.
his or her
she
her
they
In the spring, the robin was busy building _____ nest.
his
their
its
your
Cats like to relax in the sun and stretch _____ bodies.
his or her
its
their
our
Everyone has to finish _____ assignment before Thursday.
his or her
their
our
your
Many will find that _____ uniforms from last year are now too small.
his or her
our
your
their
Each of the girls had to show _____ could make ten baskets in a row.
she
he
they
them
Anybody would be happy to have this album in _____ collection.
their
his or her
our
your
Choose the best correction of this sentence related to unclear pronoun reference:
The home team played the visiting team, and they lost the game.
The home team played the visiting team, and the visiting team lost the game.
The home team played the visiting team, and we lost the game.
The home team played the visiting team, and either the home or visiting team lost the game.
The home team played them, and we lost the game.
Choose the best correction of this sentence related to unclear pronoun reference:
In 1861, the first telegraph lines were stretched across the country, which allowed you to send messages faster.
In 1861, the first telegraph lines were stretched across the country, who allowed you to send messages faster.
In 1861, the first telegraph lines were stretched across the country, which allowed us to send messages faster.
In 1861, the first telegraph lines were stretched across the country, which allowed people to send messages faster.
In 1861, the first telegraph lines were stretched across the country, that allowed them to send messages faster.
Choose the best correction of this sentence related to unclear pronoun reference:
Even after railroads began to be built, you couldn't take them across the country.
Even after railroads began to be built, people couldn't take them across the country.
Even after railroads began to be built, they couldn't be taken across the country.
Even after railroads began to be built, you couldn't take it across the country.
Even after they began to be built, you couldn't take railroads across the country.
At almost the same time, the Pony Express stopped operating, which was very expensive.
At almost the same time, the Pony Express stopped operating; it was very expensive.
The Pony Express stopped operating at almost the same time, which was very expensive.
At almost the same time, which was very expensive, the Pony Express stopped operating.
At almost the same time, the Pony Express, which was very expensive, stopped operating.
1. Jane and Sarah said (she, they) were too tired to skate any longer
she
they
2. Either Bill or John will bring a sample of (his, their) own work.
his
their
A pronoun is
a word we use in everyday speech to replace a verb.
a word we use in everyday speech to replace a noun.
a word we use to make a noun plural.
a word we use to make a noun possessive.
Which one is NOT a pronoun?
somebody
someone
most
the
Which one is NOT a pronoun?
your
us
you
Vance
Which was is NOT a pronoun?
he
it
they
the
Which of the following is a singular noun?
men
women
football
children
Which of the following is a possessive pronoun?
our
you
he
they
What antecedent does the pronoun "it" refer to?
"When you finish the book, will you lend it to me?"
you
lend
the book
there is no antecedent in this sentence
What antecedent does the pronoun "their" refer to?
"Every student in our class had their picture taken for the yearbook"
class
picture
taken
student
What antecedent does the pronoun "it" refer to?
"The new style of shoes is supposed to be popular, but I don't like it one bit!"
one bit
but
the new style of shoes
supposed to
To what antecedent does the pronoun "it" refer to?
"Beware of fear, for it can destroy"
fear
destroy
there is no antecedent
beware
To what antecedent does the word "you" refer to?
"When you finish the book, will you lend it to me?"
there is no antecedent
finish
book
me
hooray these sentences are not very difficult yet
What POS is hooray?
interjection
adverb
preposition
adjective
hooray these sentences are not very difficult yet
What POS is difficult?
(a)
hooray these sentences are not very difficult yet
What POS is very?
(a)
hooray these sentences are not very difficult yet
What POS is yet?
(a)
hooray these sentences are not very difficult yet
What POS is are?
(a)
hooray these sentences are not very difficult yet
What POS is these?
(a)
