Free Printable English I Final Exam Fall 24

1.

The Chicago Cubs are a baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The team has a longer history than most other professional teams—including basketball, football, and hockey. What most sets them apart from other professional sports franchises, however, is that the Chicago Cubs have had the longest championship drought of any franchise in all professional sports. In fact, the last time the Chicago Cubs won a World Series was in 1908. They are often referred to as The Cubbies or as The Lovable Losers by their significant national fan following.

What is the purpose to the encyclopedia article above?

a)

A. to persuade the reader that the Cubs are due for a championship

b)

B. to entertain the reader with a story about a win less baseball team

c)

C. to instruct the reader on how not to have a win less baseball season

d)

D. to inform the reader about a historic, yet luckless, baseball team

2.

Some networks allow you to download, or share, copyrighted music free of charge. For some, this seems like a great idea. Why go all the way down to the local CD store when you can get the same music online with just a few clicks around the Web? One would be wise, however, not to fall into this trap. Stealing is stealing, whether you are shoplifting a CD from a store, or stealing music from an online site. Don’t you become one of the unfortunate. Breaking piracy laws can get you into serious trouble. Just as important, if you respect these artists enough to listen to their music, you should respect them enough not to steal from them.

Which statement best shows that the author is trying to persuade the reader?

a)

A."For some, this seems like a great idea."

b)

B. "Most sites where this activity takes place do so without the permission of the musicians and record labels who have worked hard to create the songs."

c)

Just as important, if you respect these artists enough to listen to their music, you should respect them enough not to steal from them.

d)

Don’t you become one of the unfortunate.

3.

What does the "theme" in literature mean?

a)

The Mood of the story.

b)

The characters.

c)

What the story is about.

d)

Theme is the message the writer is trying to share with the reader. It does not contain specific details from the text but can be applied to life.

4.

Which literary device is used in this sentence?
"As blind as a bat."

a)

Repetition

b)

Simlie

c)

Metaphor

d)

Alliteration

5.

What literary device is used in this sentence?
"The stars are dancing playfully in the sky.?

a)

Simile

b)

Personification

c)

Verb

d)

none

6.

Which literary device is used in this sentence?
"She is fishing in trouble water."

a)

Simile

b)

Personification

c)

Metaphor

d)

N/A

7.

If I do not know a multiple choice answer, I should

a)

Leave it blank

b)

it won't count against me

c)

Read each answer, eliminate, and make the best guess

d)

Make a pretty picture out of the bubbles

8.

Which of the following statements does not contain a claim?

a)

Indiana is the best state in the United States of America.

b)

Twinkies taste better than other snack foods.

c)

The study of reptiles is called "herpetology."

d)

The temperature in this room is not comfortable.

9.

Which of the following statements are not evidence?

a)

Over 95% of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving each year.

b)

Middle-School students should have daily recess time.

c)

When surveyed, 98% of snack-food eaters responded that Twinkies were their favorite snack.

d)

The population of Evansville, Indiana has fallen by 15% in the past five years.

10.

the writer's position on an issue or problem is called

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

counterargument

d)

reasons

11.

In a recent survey of parents of children in grades 1-8, more than half of the parents agreed that students are overburdened with homework. These parents favored mandating less homework in local schools.

a)

persuade

b)

describe

c)

explain

d)

inform

12.

Many people dream of an acting career, but few have the followthrough to take the steps that will make that dream a reality. The first step to becoming an actor is to train. Actors are not born with acting skills; they study and practice. Next, have professional photos taken of yourself. Whenever you audition for a part, leave behind a photo.

a)

describe

b)

persuade

c)

explain

d)

inform

13.

Define foreshadowing.

a)

A flashback of what happened previously

b)

A hint at something that will happen later

c)

Giving human-like characteristics to non-living things

d)

Comparing two unlike things using like or as

14.

A look back to an earlier event...

a)

Flashback

b)

Foreshadowing

c)

theme

d)

rising action

15.

“Remember, Cinderella,” warned her fairy godmother, “you must leave the ball at midnight. If you stay later, everything will turn back as it was. Your coach will become a pumpkin again. Your gown will become rags. Promise me you will remember.”
“Of course, I’ll remember,” said Cinderella, but as her coach carried her toward the ball, the warning was replaced in her mind with images of dancing and music.

a)

Flashback

b)

Foreshadowing

c)

theme

d)

climax

16.

“What would you do if you could fly?" Mrs. V asks as she glances from the bird to me.

"Is that on the quiz?" I ask, grinning as I type.

"I think we've studied just about everything else." Mrs. V chuckles.

"I'd be scared to let go," I type.

"Afraid you'd fall?" she asks.

"No. Afraid it would feel so good, I'd just fly away.”

― Sharon M. Draper, Out of My Mind

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person Limited

d)

Third Person Omniscient

17.

"Leslie sat in front of Paul. She had two long, brown pigtails that reached all the way down to her waist. Paul saw those pigtails, and a terrible urge came over him. He wanted to pull a pigtail. He wanted to wrap his fist around it, feel the hair between his fingers, and just yank." Sideways Stories From Wayside School, Louis Sachar

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person Limited

d)

Third Person Omniscient

18.

The girl stopped and looked as if she might pull back in surprise, but instead stood regarding Montag with eyes so dark and shining that he felt he had said something quite wonderful. But he knew his mouth had only moved to say hello. "Do you mind if I ask? How long've you worked at being a fireman?" the girl asked. "Since I was twenty, ten years ago," said Montag. They walked farther and the girl said, "Is it true that long ago firemen put fires out instead of going to start them?" "No," Montag replied, "houses have always been fireproof, take my word for it," but the girl knew this was not true. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person Limited

d)

Third Person Omniscient

19.

“Sometimes you do have to laugh to keep from crying. And sometimes the world feels all right and good and kind of like it's becoming nice again around you. And you realize it, and realize how happy you are in it, and you just gotta laugh. ”
― Jacqueline Woodson, Peace, Locomotion

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person Limited

d)

Third Person Omniscient

20.

Me

I'm captain of the soccer team

And scored the winning goal.

I'm strong and smart and good at math

And I'm on the honor roll.

I have perfect, chiseled cheekbones,

And I dress the latest fads.

You can see my flawless, handsome face

On several TV ads.

This year, I won the talent show

And was homecoming king

And got the lead in the school play

And won lots of other things.

The girls think I'm the coolest guy.

My rank is understood.

Do you wonder why I always win?

It's cuz I'm just that good.

What is the tone of the poem?

a)

arrogant

b)

dejected

c)

ashamed

d)

respectful

21.

Want to stay healthy and help the Earth at the same time? On August 1, Trekkers will release the Ergo-Pack, an ergonomically designed backpack made from 100% recycled material. According to Trekkers' president Tamara Osteen, "At Trekkers, we are all about keeping kids healthy. That is why we are excited to release this one-of-a-kind product that kids will love. The Ergo-Pack will protect them while protecting the Earth.“ Osteen says that the Ergo-Pack was designed to answer an ongoing complaint of many parents—heavy backpacks causing severe back pain in children of all ages. The Ergo-Pack is specially designed to pull the weight off of the child's back by evenly distributing it so excess pressure is not put on the lower back and spine, which can cause pain and injury.

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of this passage?

a)

A. It entertains readers with a story about helping the environment.

b)

B. It informs readers about the process of making the Ergo-Pack.

c)

C. It persuades readers to learn how to protect their backs.

d)

D. It advertises a product made by a luggage company to readers.

22.

The fact is, teenagers who are still growing need 9 or 10 hours of uninterrupted sleep a night. Do most children get that much? It's highly unlikely. In the United States alone, an estimated 30% to 40% don't get adequate sleep. Most teenagers try to stay up later than they're allowed—to watch a favorite TV show or chat online. Parents often give in to the teenager's plea, and the cycle begins. The teen goes to sleep progressively later every night, and pretty soon, he or she is sleep deprived.

How does the underlined sentence help to advance the author's point of view?

a)

A. The statistic makes it clear that most kids in the United States get plenty of sleep.

b)

B. The statistic gives weight to the author's claim that kids don't get enough sleep.

c)

C. The statistic is meant to show that sleep deprivation only affects a few people.

d)

D. The statistic compares kids in the United States to those in other countries.

23.

ORME, Tennessee (Reuters) - A small town tucked away in the mountains of southern Tennessee is getting by on just a few hours of water a day. Its spring has run dry in the drought sweeping the Southeast. Each evening, residents wait for Mayor Tony Reames to make the short drive from his home up to a water tower on a wooded hill above the town to open a valve. When the water is flowing families can fill buckets and water jars, do laundry, take showers and wash dishes before the faucets run dry and they wait for the next evening. Resident Julie Hoover described Orme as a "hideaway" and a "piece of heaven." It was safe and everyone knew each other, but she said the water shortage had created serious problems.

Which best describes the main theme of this passage?

a)

A. People need to remember the past.

b)

B. People need to take shorter showers.

c)

C. People need to try to resist change.

d)

D. People need to adapt for survival.

24.

Some people are sure that the new health care law will mean better care for everyone. Others argue that the law will mean less care and longer waiting lines for those who need to see doctors. It's a controversy that will not go away soon. A controversy is something that people _______.

a)

A. have strong disagreements over

b)

B. blow their noses into

c)

C. need to pay for a visit

d)

D. eat with sweet candy

25.

As principal of Westbank Senior High School, I certify that these seniors have met all of the requirements set forth by the Oceanview County Public Schools and the State of Florida. By the power vested in me, I hereby declare the Class of 2011 to be graduates of Westbank Senior High School.

Which phrase most strongly illustrates the formal tone of the statement?

a)

A. the State of Florida

b)

B. I hereby declare

c)

C. As principal of Westbank Senior High School

d)

D. have met all of the requirements

26.

A metaphor is...

a)

A figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humorous effect.

b)

A figure of speech in which an animal, object, or idea is given human characteristics.

c)

A person, place, an object, or an action that stands for something beyond itself; an action, object, event, etc., that expresses or represents a particular idea or quality.

d)

Direct comparison between two unlike things. It does not use the words like or as.

27.

Mood means...

a)

The feeling or atmosphere created by the writer.

b)

a quality, feeling, or attitude expressed by the words that someone uses in speaking or writing

c)

The way a poem looks or its structure, such as the length of the lines, the number of stanzas, and the rhyme scheme.

d)

A technique in which the same word or line is repeated for emphasis or unity. Helps to reinforce meaning and create an appealing rhythm.

28.

She is a walking calculator.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

hyperbole

d)

oxymoron

29.

He was terribly nice to me.

a)

oxymoron

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

verbal irony

30.

The fireworks in the sky went boom! boom! boom!

a)

repetition

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

alliteration

d)

metaphor

31.

Even though the day was beautiful, we saw clouds on the horizon.

a)

foreshadowing

b)

imagery

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

assonance

32.

My brother is a couch potato. USES WHICH TWO?

a)

metaphor and idiom

b)

idiom and simile

c)

personification and metaphor

d)

symbolism and metaphor

33.

This type of writing considers similarities and differences.

a)

description

b)

compare & contrast

c)

order & sequence

d)

cause & effect

34.

In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.

a)

cause & effect

b)

problem & solution

c)

order & sequence

d)

compare & contrast

35.

This type of writing gives information step-by-step.

a)

cause & effect

b)

problem & solution

c)

order & sequence

d)

compare & contrast

36.

The emotions and atmosphere the speaker is trying to create for the audience is called the mood.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my time on Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The underlined sentence shows which figurative language?

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

alliteration

d)

personification

e)

gustatory imagery (sense of taste)

38.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my time on Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The underlined sentence in blue font is an example of

a)

visual imagery (sense of sight)

b)

simile

c)

No figurative language is used here.

d)

metaphor

39.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my time on Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The underlined sentence in the red font is an example of

a)

hyperbole

b)

simile

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

personification

e)

metaphor

40.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my time on Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The sentence written and underlined in blue is an example of

a)

alliteration

b)

There's no figurative language used here.

c)

hyperbole

d)

allusion

e)

personification

41.

What is the definition of purpose?

a)

the meaning of life

b)

a Justin Bieber album

c)

the reason the text is written (to entertain, inform, or persuade)

d)

the reader the text is intended for

42.

What is the definition of audience?

a)

the readers that the text is intended for

b)

a group of people listening at a concert

c)

anyone who is reading the text

d)

the reason the text is written

43.

It's important to know the audience because... (select all that apply)

a)

the writer should match the argument to the audience

b)

the writer should match the formality of their writing to the audience

c)

the writer should make sure they are always entertaining their audience

d)

the writer should match the purpose of their writing to the audience

44.

A text's purpose is either to persuade, inform, or entertain (PIE).What does narrative writing do?

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

45.

A text's purpose is either to persuade, inform, or entertain (PIE). What does argumentative writing do?

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

46.

A text's purpose is either to persuade, inform, or entertain (PIE). What does explanatory writing do?

a)

persuade

b)

inform

c)

entertain

47.

The viewpoint or central idea of a piece of persuasive writing is called a(n) __________.

a)

counterargument

b)

explanation

c)

claim

d)

evidence

48.

How does imagery help us understand the story?

a)

It doesn't

b)

By expressing how the author is feeling

c)

Imagery helps us to see, touch, taste, smell, and feel what the characters feel and see

d)

By telling the mood

49.

Which method of characterization tells what the character SAYS AND DOES?

a)

Physical Traits

b)

Inner Thoughts and Feelings

c)

Speech and Behavior

d)

Other Characters' Reactions to the Character

50.

Which method of characterization describes WHAT THE CHARACTER LOOKS LIKE?

a)

Physical Traits

b)

Inner Thoughts and Feelings

c)

Speech and Behavior

d)

Other Characters' Reactions to the Character

51.

Which method of characterization describes HOW OTHER CHARACTERS FEEL ABOUT THE MAIN CHARACTER?

a)

Physical Traits

b)

Inner Thoughts and Feelings

c)

Speech and Behvior

d)

Other Characters' Reactions to the Character

52.

Which method of characterization tells HOW A CHARACTER FEELS ABOUT A SPECIFIC IDEA?

a)

Physical Traits

b)

Inner Thoughts and Feelings

c)

Speech and Behavior

d)

Other Characters' Reactions to the Character

53.

What is indirect characterization?

a)

The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

b)

The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

54.

What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

a)

Fiction is a made up story.

b)

Nonfiction is a made up story.

c)

Fiction and nonfiction are both made up.

d)

Fictiona nd nonfiction both have real facts about a topic.

55.

What are paired passages?

a)

Passages that are written together.

b)

Passages that have no questions.

c)

Passages with different topics and characters with two sets of questions.

d)

Passages that have something in common with three sets of questions.

56.

Which of the following is an example of nonfiction?

a)

autobiography

b)

science fiction

c)

realistic fiction

d)

fantasy

57.

In what order should you work on paired passages?

a)

Read both passages and answer the the 3rd set of questions before answering the 1st or 2nd set of questions.

b)

Read passage 1, read passage 2, answer 1st, 2nd, and 3rd set of questions.

c)

Answer in the order that you chose on test day.

d)

Read passage 1 and answer the questions, read passage 2 and answer the questions, answer 3rd set of questions

58.

It is important to read the questions before I read the passage.

a)

true

b)

false

59.

Which of the following is not part of the plot in fiction stories?

a)

caption

b)

problem

c)

characters

d)

setting

60.

Theme is _____.

a)

the message in the story

b)

the solution to the problem

c)

another word for tone

d)

the ending in a story

61.

Imagery has to do with _____.

a)

the way the author feels

b)

the five senses

c)

the pictures that illustrate the story

d)

the way the problem is solved

62.

Conflict is the same or similar to _____.

a)

the setting

b)

the resolution

c)

the conclusion

d)

the problem

63.

When reading poetry,

a)

stop at the end of each line not at periods.

b)

stop at every fifth line.

c)

read through the end of the lines and only pause at commas and stop at periods.

d)

read through the end of the lines and only stop at the last line.

64.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

a)

The sun is as hot as a giant heater.

b)

The sun is like a giant heater on my skin.

c)

The sun and the heater beat down on my skin.

d)

The sun is a giant heater on my skin.

65.

What is the difference between fact and opinion?

a)

An opinion can be proven but a fact cannot.

b)

A fact can be proven but an opinion cannot.

c)

A fact and an opinion can both be proven.

d)

Neither a fact nor an opinion can be proven.

66.

Compare = _____

Contrast = _____

a)

similar, differences

b)

differences, similar

67.

It is important to read everything on the pages provided.

a)

false

b)

true

68.

What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

a)

Fiction is a made up story.

b)

Nonfiction is a made up story.

c)

Fiction and nonfiction are both made up.

d)

Fictiona nd nonfiction both have real facts about a topic.

69.

Which of the following is an example of nonfiction?

a)

autobiography

b)

science fiction

c)

realistic fiction

d)

fantasy

70.

Which of the following is not part of the plot in fiction stories?

a)

caption

b)

problem

c)

characters

d)

setting

71.

Theme is _____.

a)

the message in the story

b)

the solution to the problem

c)

another word for tone

d)

the ending in a story

72.

Imagery has to do with _____.

a)

the way the author feels

b)

the five senses

c)

the pictures that illustrate the story

d)

the way the problem is solved

73.

Conflict is the same or similar to _____.

a)

the setting

b)

the resolution

c)

the conclusion

d)

the problem

74.

Which of the following is a metaphor?

a)

The sun is as hot as a giant heater.

b)

The sun is like a giant heater on my skin.

c)

The sun and the heater beat down on my skin.

d)

The sun is a giant heater on my skin.

75.

What is the difference between fact and opinion?

a)

An opinion can be proven but a fact cannot.

b)

A fact can be proven but an opinion cannot.

c)

A fact and an opinion can both be proven.

d)

Neither a fact nor an opinion can be proven.

76.

It is important to read everything on the pages provided.

a)

false

b)

true

77.

What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

a)

Fiction is a made up story.

b)

Nonfiction is a made up story.

c)

Fiction and nonfiction are both made up.

d)

Fictiona nd nonfiction both have real facts about a topic.

English I Final Exam Fall 24

Total questions: 77

Worksheet time: 3hrs 44mins

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