Worksheets2024 English I Semester Exam Text & Review
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 3hrs 50mins
She wanted to go to the concert, (a) she had to finish her work.
Which sentence starts with a dependent clause?
She ran to catch the bus.
They went for a walk and enjoyed the scenery.
The cat chased the mouse and caught it.
If it rains, we’ll stay indoors.
Choose the following sentence with the correct comma placement.
Because it was his birthday, he received many presents.
Because it was his birthday he received many presents.
Because, it was his birthday he received many presents.
It was his birthday, he received many presents.
In the sentence, 'Because it was his birthday he received many presents,' where should the comma be placed to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause?
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to combine two independent clauses?
He loves reading books; but his favorite genre is science fiction.
He loves reading books; because his favorite genre is science fiction.
He loves reading books; his favorite genre is science fiction.
He loves reading; books his favorite genre is science fiction.
Where should the comma be placed in the sentence: “While they were at the park they played frisbee”?
While they were at the park they, played frisbee.
While, they were at the park they played frisbee.
While they were at the park they played frisbee.
While they were at the park, they played frisbee.
Where should the comma be placed in “Although he practiced diligently (a) he didn’t win the competition”?
Although, he practiced diligently,
Although he practiced diligently, h
Although he, practiced diligently h
Although he practiced diligently he
Where does the comma go? When I was twelve years old (a) I got a haircut that changed my life.
After twelve
After old
After that
No comma is needed
Where does the comma go?:
Jim Bob was driving his truck to town (a) he forgot his cow was in the backseat.
after "was"
after "driving"
after "town"
after "but"
What are the three ways to combine two independent clauses?
Use a period
Comma
Comma with conjunction
No punctuation
Semicolon
Combining two independent clauses with a fanboy makes a ___________ sentence.
compound
complex
simple
Choose the sentence that correctly combines an independent and a dependent clause.
Because she was hungry she ate a sandwich.
She ate a sandwich because she was hungry.
She was hungry she ate a sandwich.
Because she was hungry, because she ate a sandwich.
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
She loves to read; she goes to the library often.
She loves to read, she goes to the library often.
She loves to read she goes to the library often.
She loves to read. Because she goes to the library often.
Tom reads novels; (a) enjoys mysteries.
Exploring the Moon
1. The date was July 20, 1969. 2. The country watched as Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon. 3. He and Buzz Aldrin explored the surface of the moon. 4. Mike Collins orbited the moon in the spaceship, 5. The astronauts brought back moon rocks and soil. 6. This helped the scientists understand how the Earth and the Moon were formed. 7. The last moon landing was in December 1972. 8. The program cost a lot of money. 9. After 1972, the country decided to put its money into other space programs.
A sentence needs to be added in between sentences 6 and 7. Which sentence could be added to strengthen the paragraph?
No other country has sent astronauts to the moon.
There were six more landings on the moon.
The astronauts had a good time on the moon.
Apollo 13 did not land on the moon.
More Than Heat and Sand
1.The hottest and driest desert spot in North America is in California's Death Valley. 2. However, there is much more than heat and sand in Death Valley. 3. There are plants, animals, ghost towns, and even a castle.
We need to add a sentence after sentence 1. Which sentence below will add appropiate facts and details about the topic.
California is a state in the U.S. that runs along the west coast of the country.
Animals such as cats and dogs do not live in the park, but other animals do.
The park has a large areas of sand dunes and has a summertime average high temperature of 116 degrees.
Death Valley has little plant and animal life because it is such a hot and dry place.
History of Popcorn
1.Some corn kernals pop when they are heated. 2. The water inside expands from the steam. 3. The steam causes the nuggets to explode. 4. For kernals to pop, they need to be about 14 percent water. 5. And when they do pop, you've got a great treat that people have been enjoying for a long time: popcorn.
Add a sentence to the end of the parapgraph. Which sentence adds to the central idea of the passage.
Years ago, people discovered that some corn pops, and some corn doesn't pop because of the amount of water inside.
Explorers often found popcorn on their adventures, and they ate the snack regularly.
Lots of people like movie popcorn better than homemade popcorn.
For hundreds of years, people have been discovering ways to pop and enjoy this unique treat.
Connecticut's Most Famous Tree
1.Many years ago in Connecticut, a U.S. state, the people had a document called a charter. 2. At that time, Connecticut was a colony of Great Britain and was ruled by kings and queens. 3.This charter had all the rights for the people of Connecticut. 4. A new king decided that he needed to take away more rights in Connecticut. 5. He sent Edmond Andros to take away the charter. 6. The people of Connecticut were angry so they hid the charter in an oak tree. 7. Since Andros could not find the charter, he gave up and went back to Great Britain. 8. The oak tree became known as the Charter Oak.
We need to add a conclusion to the end of the paragraph. Which of the following sentences could best follow sentence 8 and close the report.
The symbols of the state tell about its history.
I would like to visit Connecticut to see the the Charter Oak.
People have many rights and freedons in Connecticut.
Today, the Charter Oak is still a symbol of freedom in Connecticut.
Get Moving with Technology
1.Your parents and teachers probably tell you everyday to go outside and get some exercise. 2. Climbing trees and kicking soccer balls are good ways to get your heart pumping. 3.Outdoor activities aren't the only ways to get fit, though.
4. Technology also lets you play sports from the comfort of your living room. 5.There are games that let you play tennis, golf, and baseball.
Add a sentence to the end of the first paragraph (senetence 1-3) to transition into the second paragraph. Which sentence could be added to clearly state the central idea of this report?
Staying fit is important for your health.
You can keep fit by playing in your backyard.
You can exercise indoors when the weather is poor.
Technology can also help you get your daily exercise.
Red, White, and Blue Protection.
1.After the Revolutionary War, the United States needed new laws. 2. Leaders had written the constitution, but people felt that more laws were needed. 3. Therefore, several amendments were made to it. 4.The first ten admendments are called the Bill of Rights.
Which sentence could BEST follow sentence 3?
An amendment is a change or addition.
I read a book about the Constitution at the library.
The constitution is now the supreme law of the United States.
People wanted to limit the power of the federal government.
Space Giant
10.The meteorite is made of a rare material. 11.The meteorite has a rough surface and many large holes. 12. The holes of the meteorite tell scientists its story. 13. They have learned much about its journey to earth.
Which sentence could BEST follow sentence 10?
Meteorites can be big or small.
Meteorites can look like falling stars.
This material is called metallic iron.
These objects have been found on the Moon.
Hedgies
1.Are you thinking about getting a new pet? 2. Would you like to try something a little different? 3. Instead of choosing a traditional pet, such as a dog, cat or guinea pig, you might want to get a hedgehog. 4. If you're seriously considering getting a hedgehog, you need to know that you won't find one in an ordinary pet store. 5. Hedgies are considered exotic pets, so you'll have to go to a hedgehog breeder.
Which sentence should be added to the end of the paper to bring it to a better close?
For people who don't think they want a hedgehog for a pet, we can talk about another unusual animal next time.
I'm going to look on the Internet to find a hedgehog breeder right now.
If you're in the market for something unusual, this little animal could be the perfect pet for you!
And it seems like the perfect time for me to close this paper by saying that hedgies are great!
Hedgies
1.These animals don't shed the same way some dogs and cats do.2. They don't bark, scratch furniture, or have to be taken out for a walk on a rainy night. 3. They like to play at night, but can be trained to play in the daytime. 4. So whatever your schedule, you'll be able to enjoy spending time with your hedgehog. 5. Finally, these animals live longer than gerbils, hamsters,and guinea pigs. 6. This means that you'll be able to enjoy your pet for many years.
We need to add a sentence to the beginning of the paragraph (sentences 1-6) to introduce the main idea of this paragraph. Which of the following would be the BEST sentence to add just before sentence 1?
A hedgehog is a hard pet to care for.
Hedgehogs don't shed, bark, or scratch the furniture.
The hedgehog will be the perfect companion for you.
There are many reasons why hedgehogs make great pets.
Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly in Aria's story?
This is my brothers backpack.
This is my brother's backpack.
Write the sentence with correct capitalization: Kevin told her, “someday i want to play the trombone in the boston symphony.”
Kevin told her, “Someday I want to play the trombone in the Boston Symphony.”
Kevin told her, “someday I want to play the trombone in the Boston symphony.”
Kevin told her, “Someday i want to play the trombone in the Boston Symphony.”
Kevin told her, “Someday I want to play the trombone in the boston symphony.”
Write the sentence with correct capitalization: mr. yonak was my middle school english teacher who always said, “get to work.”
Mr. Yonak was my middle school English teacher who always said, “Get to work.”
mr. Yonak was my middle school english teacher who always said, “Get to work.”
Mr. yonak was my middle school English teacher who always said, “get to work.”
Mr. Yonak was my middle school english teacher who always said, “get to work.”
Write the sentence with correct capitalization: my friends love to go to disneyland during the winter when it is not crowded.
My friends love to go to Disneyland during the winter when it is not crowded.
my Friends love to go to Disneyland during the winter when it is not crowded.
My friends love to go to disneyland during the winter when it is not crowded.
My Friends love to go to Disneyland during the Winter when it is not crowded.
Write the sentence with correct capitalization: students get restless in the month of may.
Students get restless in the month of May.
students get restless in the month of May.
Students get restless in the month of may.
students get restless in the month of may.
Write the sentence with correct capitalization: lebron james is one of the greatest basketball players in the nba.
LeBron James is one of the greatest basketball players in the NBA.
lebron James is one of the greatest basketball players in the NBA.
Lebron James is one of the greatest basketball players in the nba.
LeBron james is one of the greatest basketball players in the NBA.
Write the sentence with correct capitalization: the olympics will be held in the country of brazil next year.
The Olympics will be held in the country of Brazil next year.
The olympics will be held in the country of Brazil next year.
The Olympics will be held in the country of brazil next year.
the Olympics will be held in the country of Brazil next year.
Which of these do you NOT have to capitalize?
Holidays
Seasons
Languages
Titles
What are these an example of:
"Starbucks, Kevin, Xbox"
Subjects and Verbs
Adjectives
Proper Nouns
Improper Nouns
Which of these SHOULD be capitalized?
amusement park
my favorite book
your house
safeway
Which words should be capitalized in this sentence:
"my dad john loves driving his chevy."
My, John, Chevy
Dad, John, Driving, Chevy
Dad, John, His
My, Dad, John, Chevy
Which sentence is CORRECT:
Mrs. smith teaches French and Spanish.
Mrs. Smith teaches French and Spanish.
mrs. Smith teaches French and Spanish.
Mrs. Smith teaches French and spanish.
Which word does NOT need to be capitalized:
"His german shepherd ate a whole bag of reeses candy on halloween!"
Halloween
German
Reeses
Candy
Write a sentence correctly capitalizing TWO of the following (you choose):
A holiday, a title, a proper noun, a language
Which letters should be capitalized?
"i am celebrating my birthday at great america next fall."
America, Fall
Great, America, Fall
I, Fall
I, Great, America
Which sentence is CORRECT?
"The statue of liberty is located in New York City."
"Have you been to Grand Canyon National Park?"
"Visiting alaska is on my bucket list, how about you?"
"I can speak Spanish and french fluently."
Which of these is INCORRECTLY capitalized?
Your favorite place to shop is macy's?
He is studying German in school.
They should ask for a new pair of Nikes for their birthday.
Have you seen the Barbie movie yet?
Which of the following is a correct use of a semicolon? A) She likes swimming; she likes golf. B) She likes swimming, she likes golf. C) She likes swimming: she likes golf.
A) She likes swimming; she likes golf.
B) She likes swimming, she likes golf.
C) She likes swimming: she likes golf.
Fill in the blank: A dependent clause needs an ______ clause to make sense.
independent
subordinate
relative
adjective
Place a comma, semicolon or both for the sentence: The cake was too sweet I couldn’t finish it.
The cake was too sweet; I couldn’t finish it.
The cake was too sweet, I couldn’t finish it.
The cake was too sweet; I couldn’t finish it,
The cake was too sweet, I couldn’t finish it;
Place a comma, semicolon or both for the sentence: The cafe is cozy it’s a great place to read a book.
The cafe is cozy; it’s a great place to read a book.
The cafe is cozy, it’s a great place to read a book.
The cafe is cozy, it’s a great place; to read a book.
The cafe is cozy; it’s a great place, to read a book.
Place a comma, semicolon, or both for the sentence: She’s a vegetarian her husband is a carnivore.
She’s a vegetarian; her husband is a carnivore.
She’s a vegetarian, her husband is a carnivore.
She’s a vegetarian; her husband, is a carnivore.
She’s a vegetarian, her husband; is a carnivore.
Place a comma, semicolon, or both for the sentence: We had a great time at the concert the music was fantastic.
We had a great time at the concert; the music was fantastic.
We had a great time at the concert, the music was fantastic.
We had a great time at the concert: the music was fantastic.
We had a great time at the concert - the music was fantastic.
Place a comma, semicolon, or both for the sentence: He is a dedicated student however his grades have been slipping recently.
He is a dedicated student; however, his grades have been slipping recently.
He is a dedicated student, however his grades have been slipping recently.
He is a dedicated student however; his grades have been slipping recently.
He is a dedicated student however, his grades have been slipping recently.
Place a comma, semicolon or both for the sentence: The Internet connection is slow I’ll have to call the provider.
The Internet connection is slow; I’ll have to call the provider.
The Internet connection is slow, I’ll have to call the provider.
The Internet connection is slow; I’ll have to call the provider,
The Internet connection is slow, I’ll have to call the provider;
Place a comma, semicolon or both for the sentence: He is a talented actor he can portray any character convincingly.
He is a talented actor; he can portray any character convincingly.
He is a talented actor, he can portray any character convincingly.
He is a talented actor; he can portray any character, convincingly.
He is a talented actor, he can portray any character; convincingly.
Place a comma, semicolon or both for the sentence: The conference was informative on the other hand it was quite exhausting.
The conference was informative; on the other hand, it was quite exhausting.
The conference was informative, on the other hand; it was quite exhausting.
The conference was informative on the other hand, it was quite exhausting.
The conference was informative, on the other hand it was quite exhausting.
Place a comma, semicolon or both for the sentence: I need to do my laundry my clothes are piling up.
I need to do my laundry; my clothes are piling up.
I need to do my laundry, my clothes are piling up.
I need to do my laundry; and my clothes are piling up.
I need to do my laundry, and my clothes are piling up.
Place a comma, colon, or both for the sentence: The bookshelf was organized by genre fiction non-fiction and poetry.
The bookshelf was organized by genre: fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.
The bookshelf was organized by genre fiction: non-fiction, and poetry.
The bookshelf was organized by genre: fiction non-fiction and poetry.
The bookshelf was organized by genre, fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.
Place a comma, colon, or both for the sentence: The company’s core values are simple integrity teamwork and innovation.
The company’s core values are simple: integrity, teamwork, and innovation.
The company’s core values are simple, integrity: teamwork and innovation.
The company’s core values are simple integrity: teamwork, and innovation.
The company’s core values are simple: integrity teamwork, and innovation.
Place a comma, colon, or both for the sentence: The class syllabus outlined the grading criteria attendance assignments and exams.
The class syllabus outlined the grading criteria, attendance, assignments, and exams.
The class syllabus outlined the grading criteria: attendance, assignments, and exams.
The class syllabus outlined the grading criteria attendance, assignments, and exams.
The class syllabus outlined the grading criteria, attendance assignments and exams.
Choose the correct answer to correct each sentence below. 5. Their goals are similar succeed in business, achieve financial stability, and maintain a work-life balance.
Add a semicolon after "similar."
Add a colon after "goals."
Add a comma after "succeed."
Make no change.
A semicolon can be used to (a)
Where does the semicolon go?
She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.
see;
her;
huge;
coming;
What are the three ways to combine two independent clauses?
Create a new sentence (use a period)
Comma
Comma Conjunction (FANBOYS)
No punctuation needed
Semicolon
Take these two independent clauses: 'I am hungry,' and 'I will have lunch.' Which is correct?
I am hungry, so, I will have lunch.
I am hungry so I will have lunch
I am hungry so, I will have lunch
I am hungry, so I will have lunch.
Which of the following sentences correctly combines two independent clauses?
She wanted to go to the movies, but the tickets were sold out.
Because she was late, missed the bus.
He enjoys playing tennis he is very good at it.
Walking to the store, bought some milk.
It's been raining outside but I still want to go the zoo.
Liza who was wearing a new dress, yelled at the waiter who spilled water on her.
Which has the correct comma placement?
Dear Grandma
Dear, Grandma,
Dear, Grandma
Dear Grandma,
