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MIDTERM study session

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 2hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the introduction of the story where characters, setting, and the main conflict are introduced called?

a)

Climax

b)

Exposition

c)

Resolution

d)

Rising Action

2.

What are events following the climax that lead to the resolution called?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Falling Action

d)

Climax

3.

What is the conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved called?

a)

Climax

b)

Exposition

c)

Resolution

d)

Rising Action

4.

In which point of view does the narrator know the thoughts and feelings of one character?

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Second Person

d)

Omniscient

5.

What does Positive Connotation mean?

a)

A word with a neutral association.

b)

A word with a pleasant or favorable association.

c)

A word with an unpleasant association.

d)

A word with a strong association.

6.

Which of the following is an example of Negative Connotation?

a)

"Generous" instead of "lavish."

b)

"Stingy" instead of "frugal."

c)

"Happy" instead of "joyful."

d)

"Calm" instead of "peaceful."

7.

What is an example of Verbal Irony?

a)

"Great weather we’re having!" during a storm.

b)

"The sun is shining brightly" on a sunny day.

c)

"I love waking up early" when you do.

d)

"This is the best day ever" on a good day.

8.

What does the prefix "in-" mean?

a)

"With" or "together"

b)

"Not" or "into"

c)

"Over" or "above"

d)

"Under" or "below"

9.

What is the meaning of the word "vain"?

a)

Successful

b)

Without success

c)

Full of energy

d)

Very colorful

10.

Which word means "spreading widely"?

a)

Pervasive

b)

Frugal

c)

Stingy

d)

Prudent

11.

What does "phantom" mean?

a)

A real object

b)

A ghost or illusion

c)

A type of plant

d)

A kind of animal

12.

What is the meaning of "oppose"?

a)

To support

b)

To be against

c)

To ignore

d)

To celebrate

13.

What is an "eyesore"?

a)

Something beautiful

b)

Something ugly or unpleasant to look at

c)

A type of flower

d)

A kind of bird

14.

What is the function of a subject complement?

a)

To perform the action

b)

To receive the action

c)

To describe or rename the subject

d)

To indicate omitted text

15.

What does the example "To be continued..." illustrate?

a)

Indirect Object

b)

Subject Complement

c)

Ellipsis

d)

Passive Voice

16.

I didn't like creeping down the wrong alley. From which point of view is this sentence written?

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

d)

Third Person

17.
The point from which a writer tells a story is called?
a)
Plot
b)
Conflict
c)
Point of View
d)
Theme
18.

What point of view?

"Bob went to the store. He was nervous. When Bob entered, the clerk became suspicious about what Bob would do next."

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person Limited

d)

3rd Person Omniscient

19.

The House of Old may be considered a negative connotation. Which may be a positive connotation?

a)

House of Bones.

b)

House of the Dead

c)

House of the Elderly

d)

House of the Respected.

20.
The literal meaning of a word (dictionary definition)
a)
denotation
b)
theme
c)
connotation
d)
sensory details
21.

The idea and feeling associated with a word.

a)

Connotation

b)

Denotation

c)

Figure of speech

d)

Inference

22.

Which word has the most positive connotation?

a)

pushy

b)

aggressive

c)

assertive

d)

confident

23.

______________ is a literary device characterized by a struggle between two opposing forces.

a)

Theme

b)

Conflict

c)

Resolution

d)

Falling Action

24.

What literary element is present in the line below:

The picture of the cat was as foggy as Ireland.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Verbal Irony

d)

Personification

25.

The thunder roared in the night sky.

a)

hyperbole

b)

personification

c)

metaphor

d)

onomatopoeia

26.

I could eat a horse.

a)

hyperbole

b)

personification

c)

metaphor

d)

onomatopoeia

27.

actions, thoughts, descriptions, speech, appearance of characters

a)

Characterization

b)

Characters

c)

Antagonist

d)

Imagery

28.

How would you describe the character of the lion?

a)

The lion is a static character because the text does not tell us that he undergoes a change in his way of thinking or learning a lesson

b)

The lion is a dynamic character because he undergoes a major change in his ways of thinking about the world

29.

Describe the character of the countryman:

a)

He is a static character because he never changes his mind or personality. He is flat because his main character trait is greed.

b)

He is a dynamic character because he "grows" greedy by the end of the fable. He is flat because is main character trait is greed.

c)

He is a static character because he never changes his mind or personality. He is round because he has many character traits other than just greed.

30.

Understanding of the characters comes from what they say, do, and think and how others act toward the characters.

a)

Plot

b)

Theme

c)

Climax

d)

Characterization

31.

Which literary device is used to create a special effect or feeling by making some type of interesting or creative comparison?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

32.
What is the definition of climax? 
a)
the turning point of the story
b)
the struggle between two characters
c)
the beginning of the story
d)
the point when the conflict is resolved
33.
The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________. 
a)
action
b)
conflict 
c)
setting
d)
plot 
34.

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

a)

exposition

b)

rising action

c)

climax

d)

resolution

35.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
36.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
37.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
38.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
exposition
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
39.
In this element of plot the author introduces the characters and setting...
a)
Resolution
b)
Climax
c)
Exposition
d)
Rising Action 
40.
Which part of the plot is
the most intense?
a)
falling action
b)
exposition
c)
exposition
d)
climax
41.
Interest and suspense are built during which part of the story? 
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
falling action 
42.
The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict
a)
the climax
b)
the theme
c)
the resolution
d)
the introduction
43.
Dialogue is
a)
a conversation between/amongst characters
b)
a verb
c)
when the narrator tells you what is happening in a story
d)
boring
44.
Put __________________ around a speaker's exact words.
a)
commas
b)
speaker tags
c)
quotation marks
d)
An indent
45.
Is this sentence written correctly? 
"Dogs are the most amazing animals", said Mrs. Hutchens.
a)
correct
b)
incorrect
46.

Readers don't always know very much about this kind of character.

a)

Protagonist

b)

Static character

c)

Flat character

d)

Round character

47.

The main character in a work of literature.

a)

Protagonist

b)

Antagonist

c)

Dynamic character

d)

Static character

48.

A character that changes as a result of the plot events.

a)

Static character

b)

Round character

c)

Dynamic character

d)

Antagonist

49.

An antagonist...

a)

helps advance the plot.

b)

helps the main character.

c)

isn't necessary to the plot.

d)

causes conflict(s).

50.

A round character has...

a)

many lifelike character traits.

b)

extra conflicts throughout the plot.

c)

undergone several changes.

d)

a little extra weight.

51.

A minor character...

a)

isn't a protagonist or antagonist but is necessary to the plot.

b)

serves a purpose in the work of literature.

c)

interacts with the main character and helps advance the plot.

d)

All of the above

52.

A character that doesn't learn and grow from the plot events is...

a)

round

b)

static

c)

flat

d)

dynamic

53.

After two months in the jungle, Jack makes it out of the jungle alive. He survives the ordeal by using his intellect and his limited survival skills. He has learned that he is much stronger and more capable than he ever knew.

Which of the follow best identifies Jack?

a)

He is a dynamic character.

b)

He is a static character.

c)

He is a minor character.

d)

He is a flat character.

54.

Gwen studies all of the time. She wants to get the highest grades in 6th grade. After quitting the school softball team and her dance class, Gwen spends even more time on her schoolwork. Every time her friends ask her to hang out, Gwen declines because she wants to study.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

Gwen is a minor character.

b)

Gwen's friends are protagonists.

c)

Gwen is a dynamic character.

d)

Gwen is a flat character.

55.

Gwen falls asleep during a science test, because she was up late studying the night before. The teacher pulls her aside and tells her she's been working too hard. That same day at lunch, Gwen finds out that she hurt her best friend's feelings because she forgot her birthday, Gwen's friends and teachers urge her to find some balance in her life, but Gwen refuses.

Gwen's refusal to change shows that she is

a)

Dynamic

b)

Static

c)

Flat

d)

Round

56.

Which words are a positive connotation of the word intelligent?

a)

brilliant

b)

know-it-all

c)

shrewd

d)

smart

57.

Does the underline word have a negative, positive or neutral connotation?


My new neighbor is a mature woman.

a)

Positive

b)

Neutral

c)

Negative

58.

This type of writing considers similarities and differences.

a)

description

b)

compare & contrast

c)

chronological order

d)

cause & effect

e)

problem & solution

59.

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)

chronological order

d)

compare & contrast

e)

description

60.

In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve,or solution.

a)

cause & effect

b)

problem & solution

c)

chronological order

d)

compare & contrast

e)

description

61.

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

a)

cause & effect

b)

problem & solution

c)

chronological order

d)

compare & contrast

e)

description

62.

This type of writing is usually in order or a sequence.

a)

cause & effect

b)

problem & solution

c)

chronological order

d)

compare & contrast

e)

description

63.

This type of writing includes many adjectives, examples, or characteristics.

a)

description

b)

compare & contrast

c)

order & sequence

d)

problem & solution

e)

cause & effect

64.
When I get to my classroom in the morning, the first thing I do is hang up my coat and my backpack. Then I turn in my homework and sharpen my pencil. After that, I am ready for work, so I sit down at my seat and start on the morning assignment on the board.
--
What words signal the author's organizational pattern?
a)
Backpack, homework, pencil
b)
Hang, turn in, shapren
c)
First, then, after that
d)
I, my
65.

Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Chronological

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Compare/Contrast

e)

Description

66.

Thomas Edison became known as "The Wizard of Menlo Park" in 1877, when he invented the phonograph. Edison's phonograph allowed people to record sounds and replay them. Though this technology was unimpressive by today's standards—his recordings would only play few times and the sound quality was poor— back then Edison’s device appeared to be magical. That's why people called Edison "The Wizard of Menlo Park," because they suspected him of witchcraft.

a)

Cause/Effect

b)

Chronological

c)

Description

d)

Problem/Solution

e)

Compare & Contrast

67.
There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
a)
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
b)
It is also fun to look for shells.
c)
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
d)
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
68.
True or false: A theme is a statement about something, not just a single word.
a)
True
b)
False
69.
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
a)
Sodas are bad for you.
b)
Looking both ways before crossing the street is a good idea.
c)
The Bengal Tiger is an endangered species.
d)
Always share with others.
70.
Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital.  She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother.  Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up.  She wants to help sick people get well. 
What is the main idea?
a)
Jenny got sick.
b)
Jenny wants to be a nurse.
c)
Her grandmother was in the hospital.
d)
Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.
71.
What is the difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?
a)
Theme is a universal lesson and the main idea is what the story is about.
b)
The theme is what the story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
72.
Mary has a new pet.  Her pet is a baby kitten.  It is soft and cuddly.  The kitten likes to sleep a lot.  Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed.  Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake.  She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?
a)
The kitten sleeps a lot.
b)
Mary plays with her kitten
c)
Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
d)
Mary want a new pet.
73.
Where can you find the main idea?
a)
The beginning of a paragraph, the end of a paragraph, or ask yourself "what is this story mainly about?".
b)
The beginning and end of a paragraph
c)
The beginning of a paragraph, the middle of a paragraph, or the end of a paragraph.
d)
The main idea cannot be found in a text.
74.
What is the main idea of a story?
a)
The most important idea of a story.
b)
The details of a story.
c)
What happens in a story.
d)
A guess about something.
75.
 The team was _________________________ when they beat their opponents in the championship game and won the trophy.
a)
tact
b)
steadfast
c)
jubilant
d)
competent
76.

Which of the following statements about SUMMARIZING is true?

a)

The Summary is a thought that is true but is not in the passage.

b)

The Summary is what the passage is mostly about.

c)

The Summary is specific, detailed information contained in the passage.

d)

The Summary is always found in the first sentence of the passage.

77.

Tomorrow is Jill's birthday. She is excited because she gets to pick where she will eat dinner. Will it be Mexican food at the Big Enchilada House? Or will it be fried chicken at the Chicken Shack, or a big cheeseburger at Al's Hamburger Palace. She just couldn't decide. Then there was always the Pizza Shop with that great pepperoni pizza. How would she ever decide? Maybe she would just flip a coin.

The Summary of this passage is:

a)

Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.

b)

Jill loves Mexican food.

c)

The Pizza Shop has the best pizza in town.

d)

Jill will choose a place by flipping a coin.

78.

For the walls, Jenny thought she would use a bright yellow paint. She would pick a border that had mostly bright red and green colors, and maybe a little bit of blue. She already had found some curtains that were sky blue with streaks of red, blue and yellow that she thought would go great with the walls. And finally, she had picked a carpet that was mostly blue with specks of red and yellow. Jenny couldn't wait till she was done decorating her room. It was really going to look awesome.

The Summary of this passage is:

a)

Jenny likes bright colors.

b)

Jenny was going to paint her room.

c)

Jenny was picking out colors and materials to decorate her room.

d)

Yellow is a good color to paint your walls.

79.

Mia is writing an essay to convince her classmates to participate in the school's recycling program. What is Mia's purpose in writing this persuasive essay?

a)

To inform her classmates about the recycling program

b)

To entertain her classmates with a story about recycling

c)

To confuse her classmates about the recycling program

d)

To convince her classmates to participate in the recycling program

80.

Why would Luna write an instructional manual for assembling a bookshelf?

a)

To persuade Maya and Scarlett to buy the bookshelf

b)

To confuse and mislead Maya and Scarlett

c)

To entertain and amuse Maya and Scarlett

d)

To provide guidance and instructions for assembling the bookshelf

81.

Noah, Avery, and Abigail are discussing the main objective of an author when writing a scientific research paper. What is the main objective they should focus on?

a)

To entertain readers with fictional stories.

b)

To promote personal opinions and beliefs.

c)

To confuse readers with complex language.

d)

To communicate findings and contribute to knowledge.

82.
When a person says something that is the opposite of what he/she means, the person is using
a)
ironic speech
b)
verbal irony
c)
trickery
d)
verbal disagreement
83.
When the audience or reader knows something important that a character in the story does not know, this is called
a)
situational irony
b)
intelligent craft
c)
dramatic irony
d)
rising action
84.
When an event turns out in a way that would be the opposite of what a person might logically expect, this is called
a)
a surprise resolution
b)
situational irony
c)
suspense
d)
dramatic irony
85.
A type of verbal irony that intends to mock or show contempt
a)
repetition
b)
sarcasm
c)
ironic twist
d)
dramatic effect
86.
Irony can best be used to achieve which of the following effects?
a)
create humor, suspense, or tragedy
b)
create an emotional connection with the audience
c)
create action, setting, and basic situation
d)
introduce new characters
87.

Microsoft's new Chief Executive Officer completes all of her work on an Apple Computer

a)

Situational Irony

b)

Verbal Irony

c)

Dramatic Irony

88.

As the teacher handed back our graded exams, the kid next to me muttered, “Great.”

a)

Situational Irony

b)

Verbal Irony

c)

Dramatic Irony

89.

In The Truman Show, a 1998 movie starring Jim Carrey, the main character doesn’t realize he’s living inside a TV show, but everyone else around him, including the audience, knows the truth.

a)

Situational Irony

b)

Verbal Irony

c)

Dramatic Irony

90.

In the story A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, a penny-pinching and bitter Ebenezer Scrooge values money more than people.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

Our neighbor has a reputation for being a Scrooge, so we don't even stop at his door any more when we're fundraising.

a)

generous

b)

kind

c)

stingy

d)

jealous

91.

In one of Aesop's fables, four animals go hunting under the assumption that they will split their prize equally, but the lion, the most powerful animal, takes more than the other members of the group.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

My older brother takes the lion's share of the space in our bedroom.

a)

an equal amount

b)

a tiny bit

c)

an even split

d)

the largest portion

92.

In the movie "Snow White," the witch tries to sell Snow White an apple and says, "One bite and all your dreams will come true." In this story, the apple most likely symbolizes...

a)

Love

b)

War

c)

Temptation

d)

Peace

93.

The protagonist of a story is bored at school. She looks out the window and longingly watches a bird fly through the sky. What does the bird most likely symbolize?

a)

freedom

b)

knowledge

c)

danger

d)

re-birth

94.
Infer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge. 
a)
clues
b)
characters
c)
setting
d)
theme
95.
What does Inference mean?
a)
finding details in a story
b)
Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea
c)
Giving a reason for your answer
d)
Using what I know
96.
It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack.  Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.
a)
got her sunglasses
b)
made a sandwich
c)
picked up her umbrella
d)
put on sandals
97.

Is the vocabulary word being used correctly in this sentence?

After being in the sun, it’s important to dehydrate your skin with lotions, gels, or creams.

a)

Yes

b)

No

98.

When there is no dictionary available, the definition of a word can be guessed by looking for...

a)

Blues Clues

b)

Contest Rules

c)

Context Clues

d)

Metaphors

99.

"Doctors recommend that everyone exercise every day, particularly those who spend many hours doing SEDENTARY activities like reading, watching television, or playing video games." Which of the following correctly defines the meaning of the word SEDENTARY?

a)

To engage in physical activity.

b)

To spend time using minimal brain function.

c)

To engage in criminal activity.

d)

To spend much time seated.

100.

During the math test, the girl was very _________. (nerve)

a)

nervous

b)

nerveous

101.

What is the definition independent

a)

self-supporting

b)

capable of thinking or acting for oneself.

c)

being stubborn

d)

eating Toby

102.

What word matches the definition: Breathe in

a)

Indestructible

b)

Inability

c)

Inhale

d)

Invisible

103.

In this image, the icon on the left has the audio off and the icon on the right has the audio _________.

a)

adept

b)

compile

c)

conspicuous

d)

emulated

e)

enabled

104.

Innovative ideas are

a)

new and creative

b)

boring

c)

invisible

d)

wrong

105.

the place where a ship is docked

a)

moorings

b)

somber

c)

sentinel

d)

defiance

e)

impetuous

106.

Max was sick of quarreling with his wife about money when all he wanted to do was enjoy her company. What does quarreling mean?


What is the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

talking

b)

arguing

c)

cooking

107.

Connotation is...

a)

the literal meaning of a word

b)

the definition of a word

c)

how the word makes you feel

108.
Choose the antonym (opposite meaning) of the vocabulary word revenue.
a)
income
b)
losses
c)
an important material
d)
evil man
109.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.  
a)
Careful 
b)
Thrifty
c)
Careless
d)
Wasteful
110.

How would the meaning of the sentence change if the underlined word were replaced by the word in parentheses. The families in the Annex had to be stingy with their food. (sparing)

a)

has a more positive connotation

b)

has a more negative connotation

111.

If someone is described as "prudent," they are likely to be:

a)

Reckless

b)

Cautious

c)

Bold

d)

Remote

112.

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

a)

For

b)

And

c)

Because

d)

Nor

113.

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

a)

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

b)

First, And, Next, Because, Otherwise, Yet, So

c)

For, After, Not, But, Or, Yet, Since

d)

From, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So

114.

Which sentence correctly combines two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction?

a)

He enjoys reading, he often goes to the library.

b)

She didn't see the movie, nor did she read the book.

c)

They wanted to go hiking, but the weather was too bad.

d)

You should study for the test, or you might not pass it.

115.
What is the acronym we use for coordinating conjunctions?
a)
FANBOYS
b)
FANGIRLS
c)
COMMA
d)
MINTS
116.

This type of sentence has one independent clause.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

117.

This type of sentence has 2 independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

118.

This type of sentence has 2 independent clauses joined by a comma and a conjunction.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

119.

This type of sentence has 1 independent clause and at least 1 subordinate clause.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

120.

Identify the sentence type of this sentence:

Since Haley's dad is in prison, her uncle takes care of her.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

121.

Identify the sentence type of this sentence:

Haley's dad is in prison, so her uncle takes care of her.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

122.

Identify the sentence type of this sentence:

Since Haley's dad is in prison, her uncle takes care of her, and he obviously loves her very much.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

123.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
c)
Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
124.
Where should the comma go?
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.
a)
vehicle,
b)
worked,
c)
Fortunately,
d)
The  sentence does not need commas
125.
Which is the correct use of commas?
a)
Coffee, tea sugar, milk eggs
b)
Coffee tea sugar milk eggs
c)
Coffee, tea, sugar, milk, and eggs
d)
Coffee, tea, sugar, milk and eggs
126.
Where does the comma go in this sentence?
 Liza who was wearing a new dress, yelled at the waiter who spilled water on her. 
a)
was, wearing 
b)
 waiter, who 
c)
Liza, who
127.
Which sentence has a comma in the correct place?
a)
Barack Obama was first inaugurated on January 20, 2009.
b)
Barack Obama was first inaugurated on January, 20 2009.
128.

What is the direct object in the sentence?

John bought a new bike.

a)

John

b)

bought

c)

new

d)

bike

129.

What is the direct object in the sentence?

Our cat caught a mouse.

a)

Our

b)

cat

c)

caught

d)

mouse

130.

What is the direct object in the sentence?

My jacket has two pockets.

a)

My

b)

pockets

c)

jacket

d)

has

131.
What questions do indirect objects answer?
a)
to whom/for whom
b)
what
c)
why
d)
how
132.

Which word in the sentence is an indirect object?


The grocer sold the boy some lettuce.

a)

grocer

b)

sold

c)

the boy

d)

lettuce

133.

Which word in the sentence is an indirect object?


He asked the lady a question.

a)

He

b)

asked

c)

the lady

d)

question

134.

What is a linking verb?

a)

A verb that describes an action

b)

A verb that links two ideas

135.

Can a subject complement be found in a prepositional phrase?

a)

Yes

b)

No

136.

Football is my favorite sport. Identify the subject complement?

a)

Football

b)

favorite

c)

sport

d)

my

137.

The rain was cold. Identify the subject complement in this sentence.

a)

was

b)

rain

c)

the

d)

cold

138.
A(n) _____ is a series of 3 dots      ( . . .) that is used when omitting a word, phrase, or line, from a quoted passage.
a)
period
b)
comma
c)
dash
d)
ellipsis
139.
An ellipsis is used to ___.
a)
shorten a quoted passage by omitting  words or phrases
b)
pause or hesitate in the middle of a sentence
c)
indicate an incomplete thought
d)
all answers are correct
140.

Which sentence uses ellipses correctly to shorten the original?


Original Sentence: My Aunt Louise, a distant relative of George Washington, is visiting this week.

a)

My Aunt Louise, a distant relative...is visiting this week.

b)

My Aunt Louise...is visiting this week.

c)

...My Aunt Louise, a distant relative of George Washington, is visiting this week.

d)

George Washington is visiting this week.

141.

WHICH SENTENCE IS ACTIVE?

a)

The Internet is used by individuals to research and find new facts .

b)

The Lincoln Memorial is visited by millions of tourists every year .

c)

The monkey hugged her baby in her arms .

142.

WHICH SENTENCE IS ACTIVE?

a)

We are going to attend a concert tonight .

b)

The lightbulb was changed.

c)

Bread is being toasted by my mom.

143.

WHICH SENTENCE IS ACTIVE?

a)

Every morning, the workplace is mopped and sanitized by the cleaning crew.

b)

The cleaning crew mops and sanitizes the workplace every morning .

c)

Every morning, the workplace is mopped and sanitized.

144.

WHICH SENTENCE IS ACTIVE?

a)

The students sold 500 pounds of chocolate.

b)

500 pounds of chocolate were sold.

c)

500 pounds of chocolate were sold by the students.

145.

Active or Passive: Recently, John read Gulliver's Travels.

a)

Active Voice

b)

Passive Voice

146.

Active or Passive: In Holland, dikes are maintained to prevent the sea from flooding the land.

a)

Active Voice

b)

Passive Voice

147.

Active or Passive: Four of the prize-winning essays were written by the students.

a)

Active Voice

b)

Passive Voice

148.

Active or Passive: All of the pizza pies were eaten by the guests at the party.

a)

Active Voice

b)

Passive Voice

149.

Active or Passive: The Dalai Lama visited the United States.

a)

Active Voice

b)

Passive Voice

150.

Active or Passive: A committee chose the site for the monument.

a)

Active Voice

b)

Passive Voice

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