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WorksheetsUnit 1 Test Review
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 41mins
What is descriptive language?
A lesson the author is trying to teach you
The topic of the writing
Writing that uses the 5 senses
The time, place, and environment of the story
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
B
Which sense does this sentence appeal to?
The steak sizzled on the grill.
Smell. Sight. Sound. Touch. or Taste
(a)
Is this an example of imagery?
"They ate food."
Yes
No
Show Sarah's sadness without directly stating the emotion.
Sarah stood tall and confident and walked towards the toilet.
Sarah retreated to the corner of the room, hugged her legs and started sobbing.
Sarah smiled widely and thanked the man.
Sarah laughed loudly and pointed to her friend.
The old man was grateful to me for helping him. Show not tell.
The old man stared at me.
The old man wailed and screamed extremely loudly that the sound was deafening.
The old man smiled widely, nodded and shook my hands repeatedly.
The old man screamed and shouted at me.
Kerry was embarrased. Show not tell.
Kerryn felt so embarrassed and could not face her friend
Kerryn clenched her fists and gritted her teet.
Kerryn smilde widely and jumped up and down.
Kerry bowed her head low, cheeks turned red and could not look at her friend in the eye.
Dan was angry as his brother broke his handphone.
Portray his anger without directly stating the emotion.
Dan skipped and danced around the room.
Dan sobbed when he saw his phone on the floor.
Dan clenched his fists and gritted his teeth as he stared at his broken handphone on the floor.
Dan smiled calmly and picked up his phone.
Izan was excited. Show his excitement without explicitly mentioning the feeling.
Izzan's eyes narrowed, and he let out a sigh of disappointment.
Izzan's face remained expressionless, and he continued with his usual routine.
Izzan's shoulders slumped, and he let out a yawn.
Izzan's eyes widened, and he let out a joyful gasp.
Which of the 5 senses does the following sentence include?
"The firetruck blaring its siren flew past our car going to the wreck ahead."
Sound
Smell
Sight
Touch
Which of the following is another word for break
through?
unbridled
breach
efface
spasmodic
The President's speech was long and _____.
muddle
cumbersome
diffuse
muddle
An argument that is not valid can be called:
undeniable
cumbersome
spurious
opinionated
The ______ enthusiasm of sports fans can get a little out of hand.
predisposed
dilemma
spurious
unbridled
Another word for erase is:
efface
diffuse
breach
relinquish
Two people who are in a standoff might also be
said to be in a:
dilemma
deadlock
muddle
debris
A task that is cumbersome is:
manageable
enjoyable
difficult
impossible
The US government has the authority to _______ private property under certain circumstances.
commandeer
admonish
diffuse
muddle
Synonym for admonish
appreciate
scold
congratulate
scatter
The __________ from the accident blocked the flow of traffic.
perennial
breach
debris
salvage
Compared to today's lightweight camping tents, the old ones are heavy and ______.
muddle
cumbersome
spurious
unbridled
The doctor performed a ______________ evaluation of the patient before making a diagnosis.
opinionated
unbridled
cumbersome
circumspect
The pilot ___________ control to her co-pilot.
relinquished
effaced
commandeered
admonished
The idea of a ______ like Robin Hood who helps the poor appeals strongly to the popular imagination.
brigand
dilemma
commandeer
cumbersome
Antonym of admonish
fault
praise
jeer
efface
They have a(n) _____________ appetite for luxury
diffuse
unbridled
cumbersome
predisposed
Ancient caravans passing through desolate areas were sometimes attacked by _____(s).
brigand
predispose
dilemma
muddle
The team __________ through the game after suffering many injuries.
muddled
unbridled
salvaged
breached
The records of our club were in such a(n) ______ that we couldn't even determine which members had paid their dues.
cumbersome
dilemma
brigand
muddle
worn away by erosion
deadlock
effaced
diffuse
salvage
Antonym (the opposite) of valid
circumspect
brigand
spurious
commandeer
An economy in which the marketplace is considered "open" is one in which competition is more or less _____.
diffused
unbridled
admonished
muddled
My genetics _______ me to colds and sore throats in cold climates.
diffuse
admonish
predispose
spurious
Synonym to Warn
diffuse
unbridle
admonish
commandeer
The judge reminded the lawyer that ______ lawsuits are a waste of the court's time.
spurious
cumbersome
admonish
predispose
What does the word "boisterous" mean?
Quiet and reserved
Marked by exuberance and high spirits
Sad and gloomy
Calm and peaceful
Which word describes someone who is "full of or showing high-spirited merriment"?
Jovial
Sober
Petulant
Perfunctory
What is the meaning of "reluctant"?
Eager to participate
Hesitant to commit or agree
Confident and bold
Quick to decide
What does "paraphernalia" refer to?
A type of clothing
Equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles
A musical instrument
A type of food
What does "perfunctory" mean?
Thorough and detailed
Hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
Careful and meticulous
Slow and deliberate
What is the definition of "petulant"?
Calm and patient
Easily irritated or annoyed
Happy and content
Friendly and sociable
What does "profuse" mean?
Scarce and limited
Produced or growing in extreme abundance
Small and insignificant
Rare and unique
What is a "reprimand"?
A compliment
An act or expression of criticism and censure
A reward
A friendly greeting
What does "interminable" mean?
Short and brief
Tiresomely long; seemingly without end
Quick and fleeting
Temporary and passing
What does "sober" mean in terms of manner or character?
Silly and playful
Dignified and serious
Carefree and relaxed
Loud and boisterous
What is the main event that occurs in "The Lottery"?
A deadly ritual
A wedding ceremony
A town festival
A political election
Who is Tessie Hutchinson's husband in "The Lottery"?
Bill Hutchinson
Mr. Summers
Old Man Werner
Mr. Smith
Who is the author of the short story "The Lottery"?
Shirley Jackson
Mark Twain
Edgar Allan Poe
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Mr. Summers is sworn in by the town’s _________.
mayor
postmaster
sherriff
oldest member
In the story's exposition, both boys and girls gather stones for the lottery
True
False
Tessie Hutchinson _________ her family being selected by the Lottery
protests
cheers
speaks calmly
is happy
Tessie Hutchinson claims that her husband was ________________.
cheated and should have won the lottery
not given enough time to draw fairly
a master lottery player
setting her up to be selected by the lottery
Commas represent a slight pause
True
False
Nate, who works as a software engineer, majored in computer science.
correct
incorrect
An independent clause can stand all by itself?
true
false
