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Unit 1 Test Review

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is descriptive language?

a)

A lesson the author is trying to teach you

b)

The topic of the writing

c)

Writing that uses the 5 senses

d)

The time, place, and environment of the story

2.

Which is a more clear image?

A. The boy ran down the street.

B. The boy was sprinting down the street like a madman.

a)

A

b)

B

3.

Which sense does this sentence appeal to?

The steak sizzled on the grill.

Smell. Sight. Sound. Touch. or Taste

(a)  

4.

Is this an example of imagery?

"They ate food."

a)

Yes

b)

No

5.
Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of TASTE?
a)
bitter, sour, acidic
b)
blaring, obscure, tinted
c)
moist, medicinal, hissing
d)
bright, camoflaged, sticky
6.
Which of the following sets of words deal mostly with the sense of SIGHT?
a)
rocky, hairy, drenched
b)
ticking, hissing, cracking
c)
thick, tender, smooth
d)
smokey, pungent, flowery
7.

Show Sarah's sadness without directly stating the emotion.

a)

Sarah stood tall and confident and walked towards the toilet.

b)

Sarah retreated to the corner of the room, hugged her legs and started sobbing.

c)

Sarah smiled widely and thanked the man.

d)

Sarah laughed loudly and pointed to her friend.

8.

The old man was grateful to me for helping him. Show not tell.

a)

The old man stared at me.

b)

The old man wailed and screamed extremely loudly that the sound was deafening.

c)

The old man smiled widely, nodded and shook my hands repeatedly.

d)

The old man screamed and shouted at me.

9.

Kerry was embarrased. Show not tell.

a)

Kerryn felt so embarrassed and could not face her friend

b)

Kerryn clenched her fists and gritted her teet.

c)

Kerryn smilde widely and jumped up and down.

d)

Kerry bowed her head low, cheeks turned red and could not look at her friend in the eye.

10.

Dan was angry as his brother broke his handphone.

Portray his anger without directly stating the emotion.

a)

Dan skipped and danced around the room.

b)

Dan sobbed when he saw his phone on the floor.

c)

Dan clenched his fists and gritted his teeth as he stared at his broken handphone on the floor.

d)

Dan smiled calmly and picked up his phone.

11.

Izan was excited. Show his excitement without explicitly mentioning the feeling.

a)

Izzan's eyes narrowed, and he let out a sigh of disappointment.

b)

Izzan's face remained expressionless, and he continued with his usual routine.

c)

Izzan's shoulders slumped, and he let out a yawn.

d)

Izzan's eyes widened, and he let out a joyful gasp.

12.

Which of the 5 senses does the following sentence include?

"The firetruck blaring its siren flew past our car going to the wreck ahead."

a)

Sound

b)

Smell

c)

Sight

d)

Touch

13.

Which of the following is another word for break

through?

a)

unbridled

b)

breach

c)

efface

d)

spasmodic

14.

The President's speech was long and _____.

a)

muddle

b)

cumbersome

c)

diffuse

d)

muddle

15.

An argument that is not valid can be called:

a)

undeniable

b)

cumbersome

c)

spurious

d)

opinionated

16.

The ______ enthusiasm of sports fans can get a little out of hand.

a)

predisposed

b)

dilemma

c)

spurious

d)

unbridled

17.

Another word for erase is:


a)

efface

b)

diffuse

c)

breach

d)

relinquish

18.

Two people who are in a standoff might also be

said to be in a:

a)

dilemma

b)

deadlock

c)

muddle

d)

debris

19.

A task that is cumbersome is:

a)

manageable

b)

enjoyable

c)

difficult

d)

impossible

20.

The US government has the authority to _______ private property under certain circumstances.

a)

commandeer

b)

admonish

c)

diffuse

d)

muddle

21.

Synonym for admonish

a)

appreciate

b)

scold

c)

congratulate

d)

scatter

22.

The __________ from the accident blocked the flow of traffic.

a)

perennial

b)

breach

c)

debris

d)

salvage

23.

Compared to today's lightweight camping tents, the old ones are heavy and ______.

a)

muddle

b)

cumbersome

c)

spurious

d)

unbridled

24.

The doctor performed a ______________ evaluation of the patient before making a diagnosis.

a)

opinionated

b)

unbridled

c)

cumbersome

d)

circumspect

25.

The pilot ___________ control to her co-pilot.

a)

relinquished

b)

effaced

c)

commandeered

d)

admonished

26.

The idea of a ______ like Robin Hood who helps the poor appeals strongly to the popular imagination.

a)

brigand

b)

dilemma

c)

commandeer

d)

cumbersome

27.

Antonym of admonish

a)

fault

b)

praise

c)

jeer

d)

efface

28.

They have a(n) _____________ appetite for luxury

a)

diffuse

b)

unbridled

c)

cumbersome

d)

predisposed

29.

Ancient caravans passing through desolate areas were sometimes attacked by _____(s).

a)

brigand

b)

predispose

c)

dilemma

d)

muddle

30.

The team __________ through the game after suffering many injuries.

a)

muddled

b)

unbridled

c)

salvaged

d)

breached

31.

The records of our club were in such a(n) ______ that we couldn't even determine which members had paid their dues.

a)

cumbersome

b)

dilemma

c)

brigand

d)

muddle

32.

worn away by erosion

a)

deadlock

b)

effaced

c)

diffuse

d)

salvage

33.

Antonym (the opposite) of valid

a)

circumspect

b)

brigand

c)

spurious

d)

commandeer

34.

An economy in which the marketplace is considered "open" is one in which competition is more or less _____.

a)

diffused

b)

unbridled

c)

admonished

d)

muddled

35.

My genetics _______ me to colds and sore throats in cold climates.

a)

diffuse

b)

admonish

c)

predispose

d)

spurious

36.

Synonym to Warn

a)

diffuse

b)

unbridle

c)

admonish

d)

commandeer

37.

The judge reminded the lawyer that ______ lawsuits are a waste of the court's time.

a)

spurious

b)

cumbersome

c)

admonish

d)

predispose

38.

What does the word "boisterous" mean?

a)

Quiet and reserved

b)

Marked by exuberance and high spirits

c)

Sad and gloomy

d)

Calm and peaceful

39.

Which word describes someone who is "full of or showing high-spirited merriment"?

a)

Jovial

b)

Sober

c)

Petulant

d)

Perfunctory

40.

What is the meaning of "reluctant"?

a)

Eager to participate

b)

Hesitant to commit or agree

c)

Confident and bold

d)

Quick to decide

41.

What does "paraphernalia" refer to?

a)

A type of clothing

b)

Equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles

c)

A musical instrument

d)

A type of food

42.

What does "perfunctory" mean?

a)

Thorough and detailed

b)

Hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

c)

Careful and meticulous

d)

Slow and deliberate

43.

What is the definition of "petulant"?

a)

Calm and patient

b)

Easily irritated or annoyed

c)

Happy and content

d)

Friendly and sociable

44.

What does "profuse" mean?

a)

Scarce and limited

b)

Produced or growing in extreme abundance

c)

Small and insignificant

d)

Rare and unique

45.

What is a "reprimand"?

a)

A compliment

b)

An act or expression of criticism and censure

c)

A reward

d)

A friendly greeting

46.

What does "interminable" mean?

a)

Short and brief

b)

Tiresomely long; seemingly without end

c)

Quick and fleeting

d)

Temporary and passing

47.

What does "sober" mean in terms of manner or character?

a)

Silly and playful

b)

Dignified and serious

c)

Carefree and relaxed

d)

Loud and boisterous

48.

What is the main event that occurs in "The Lottery"?

a)

A deadly ritual

b)

A wedding ceremony

c)

A town festival

d)

A political election

49.

Who is Tessie Hutchinson's husband in "The Lottery"?

a)

Bill Hutchinson

b)

Mr. Summers

c)

Old Man Werner

d)

Mr. Smith

50.

Who is the author of the short story "The Lottery"?

a)

Shirley Jackson

b)

Mark Twain

c)

Edgar Allan Poe

d)

Nathaniel Hawthorne

51.

Mr. Summers is sworn in by the town’s _________.

a)

mayor

b)

postmaster

c)

sherriff

d)

oldest member

52.

In the story's exposition, both boys and girls gather stones for the lottery

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Tessie Hutchinson _________ her family being selected by the Lottery

a)

protests

b)

cheers

c)

speaks calmly

d)

is happy

54.

Tessie Hutchinson claims that her husband was ________________.


a)

cheated and should have won the lottery

b)

not given enough time to draw fairly 

c)

a master lottery player

d)

setting her up to be selected by the lottery

55.
Which sentence includes the correct use of commas?
a)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans cupcakes and cookies.
b)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans, cupcakes, and cookies.
c)
Everyone has, lots of jelly, beans cupcakes and cookies.
56.

Commas represent a slight pause

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Nate, who works as a software engineer, majored in computer science.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

58.

An independent clause can stand all by itself?

a)

true

b)

false