WorksheetsI-English 10 Semester 1 Exam
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 23mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
the study of the structure of words and their meaning
a)
inflection
b)
morpheme
c)
morphology
2.
the smallest unit of meaning
a)
inflection
b)
morpheme
c)
morphology
3.
any morpheme added to a base word that changes its meaning
a)
affix
b)
base word
c)
prefix
4.
a morpheme added to the end of a base word that changes its meaning
a)
base word
b)
prefix
c)
suffix
5.
a morpheme added to the beginning of a base word that changes its meaning
a)
baseword
b)
prefix
c)
suffix
6.
Rule 1: Doubling the final consonant (for short, stressed vowels)
For some base words, the final consonant is doubled before adding a suffix if the word has a single vowel followed by a single consonant, and the stress is on the final syllable.
hop + ing
(a)
7.
Rule 1: Doubling the final consonant (for short, stressed vowels)
For some base words, the final consonant is doubled before adding a suffix if the word has a single vowel followed by a single consonant, and the stress is on the final syllable.
run + er
(a)
8.
Rule 2: Dropping the final "e" (for silent "e")
When a base word ends in a silent "e," the "e" is usually dropped before adding a suffix that begins with a vowel.
love + ing
(a)
9.
Rule 2: Dropping the final "e" (for silent "e")
When a base word ends in a silent "e," the "e" is usually dropped before adding a suffix that begins with a vowel.
dance + ing
(a)
10.
Rule 3: Changing the "y" to "i" (when the base word ends in "y")
When a base word ends in "y" and the suffix does not begin with an "i," the "y" is usually changed to "i."
beauty + ful
(a)
11.
Rule 3: Changing the "y" to "i" (when the base word ends in "y")
When a base word ends in "y" and the suffix does not begin with an "i," the "y" is usually changed to "i."
fly + er
(a)
12.
In the world of Harrison Bergeron, what is the government's primary goal in regulating society?
a)
To ensure complete equality by handicapping people’s abilities
b)
To encourage people to be creative and original
c)
To reward the most intelligent individuals
13.
What types of handicaps do individuals with above-average abilities, like Harrison Bergeron, have to wear?
a)
Special glasses that blur their vision
b)
Heavy weights and earphones that disrupt their thinking
c)
Masks that hide their faces
d)
All of the above
14.
How does Harrison Bergeron react to the oppressive government rules in the story?
a)
He tries to escape to another country
b)
He openly rebels by breaking free from his handicaps and declaring himself emperor
c)
He plots to overthrow the government using political tactics
15.
What happens to Harrison Bergeron when he attempts to rebel on live television?
a)
He is captured and punished by the government
b)
He is killed by the Handicapper General
c)
He is celebrated by the public as a hero
16.
What is the underlying message or theme of Harrison Bergeron?
a)
The value of extreme government control for maintaining order
b)
The dangers of extreme equality and the loss of personal freedom
c)
The idea that people should all look and behave the same
17.
What is the central conflict in Everyday Use?
a)
A fight over money between the mother and her daughters
b)
A mother’s struggle to decide how to pass down family heirlooms
c)
A daughter’s desire to leave her family and move to the city
18.
What is the main difference between Dee (Wangero) and her sister Maggie in the story?
a)
Dee is more focused on material wealth, while Maggie is more interested in education
b)
Dee embraces a more modern, fashionable lifestyle, while Maggie is humble and connected to her heritage
c)
Dee is quiet and reserved, while Maggie is outspoken and independent
19.
What does Dee want to take from her family’s home when she visits?
a)
The quilts that were made by her grandmother and great-grandmother
b)
Her mother’s antique furniture
c)
The family’s heirloom jewelry
20.
How does Mama feel about Dee’s desire to take the quilts?
a)
She feels guilty but decides to give them to Dee
b)
She is proud of Dee’s interest in their heritage but decides to give the quilts to Maggie
c)
She refuses to give the quilts to either of her daughters
21.
What is the symbolic meaning of the quilts in Everyday Use?
a)
They represent the deep connection to family history and the value of practical heritage
b)
They symbolize Dee’s desire to be recognized as sophisticated and cultured
c)
They are a sign of wealth and status that can be flaunted in society
22.
Why does the man struggle to survive in the harsh Yukon wilderness?
a)
He underestimates the cold
b)
He doesn't have enough food
c)
He is unfamiliar with the terrain
23.
How does the man react to the advice given by the old-timer about traveling alone in such low temperatures?
a)
He agrees and decides to turn back
b)
He laughs it off and continues his journey
c)
He is terrified but decides to follow the advice
24.
Why does the man fail to build a successful fire after falling into the snow?
a)
The wood is too wet to catch fire
b)
The wind blows the fire out before it can grow
c)
He doesn't know how to make fire properly
25.
What is the significance of the man's dog in the story?
a)
The dog is an important part of the man's survival strategy
b)
The dog is indifferent and doesn't help the man
c)
The dog is symbolic of human vs natural instinct
26.
What is the man's ultimate realization toward the end of the story?
a)
He is not invincible and begins to fear the wilderness
b)
Nature doesn't care about him, and he will not survive
c)
He needs to return to civilization immediately for help
27.
What is Miss Strangeworth’s, attitude towards the town?
a)
She dislikes the people and keeps to herself
b)
She believes the town is filled with evil and must be exposed
c)
She is highly involved in the community, trying to help everyone
28.
What does Miss Strangeworth secretly do every day?
a)
Writes letters to strangers offering advice
b)
Delivers anonymous letters to residents, revealing their supposed flaws
c)
Visits the townspeople to gossip
29.
How does Miss Strangeworth justify writing her anonymous letters?
a)
She thinks the letters are an act of revenge
b)
She wants to create chaos and harm others
c)
She believes it is her moral duty to expose evil
30.
What happens at the end of the story as a result of Miss Strangeworth’s actions?
a)
She is praised for her honesty
b)
The townspeople retaliate by exposing her secret
c)
She receives a letter of apology from the town
31.
What does the story suggest about the nature of good and evil?
a)
Evil is often hidden in plain sight, and good people can cause harm unintentionally
b)
Good and evil are easy to distinguish in society
c)
Evil is always punished and good prevails
32.
What is the primary reason Nicholas Gage struggles with school when he first arrives in America?
a)
He doesn’t know English and feels isolated
b)
He dislikes the subject matter being taught
c)
He has difficulty making friends
33.
How does Miss Hurd, the narrator’s teacher, initially help Nicholas Gage with his challenges?
a)
She assigns him extra homework to improve his grades
b)
She takes him aside and encourages him to use his writing to express himself
c)
She arranges for him to attend after-school tutoring
34.
What impact does Miss Hurd have on Nicholas’s future aspirations?
a)
She convinces him to become a teacher like her
b)
She inspires him to pursue a career in writing and journalism
c)
She encourages him to become a lawyer
35.
How does the relationship between Nicholas and Miss Hurd change over time?
a)
He becomes resentful of her persistent encouragement
b)
He gradually accepts her support and starts to see education as a path to success
c)
He ignores her advice and continues to struggle in school
36.
What event or realization prompts Nicholas to reflect on how Miss Hurd changed his life?
a)
He receives a letter from her years later
b)
He looks back on his journey after achieving success as a writer
c)
He finds a note she left him in his yearbook
37.
What action does Dorothy take when the cyclone approaches?
a)
She runs outside to help Uncle Henry with the animals
b)
She immediately follows Aunt Em into the cyclone shelter
c)
She rescues Toto before trying to reach the shelter
38.
What solution is suggested to Dorothy for getting back to Kansas?
a)
She should wait for another cyclone to take her back
b)
She should travel to the Emerald City to seek help from the Wizard of Oz
c)
She must learn to become a witch herself to use magic for her return
39.
What prompts the Scarecrow to join Dorothy on her journey?
a)
He hopes that the Wizard of Oz can give him a brain
b)
He is looking for company on his own journey to the Emerald City
c)
He wants to escape the cornfield and explore the world
40.
Why does Dorothy express a desire to return to Kansas despite its dullness?
a)
She longs for home and wants to recapture a sense of belonging
b)
She believes that Kansas is more colorful than Oz
c)
She is afraid of the dangers in Oz
41.
What caused the Tin Woodman to become entirely made of tin?
a)
He was attacked by enemies, who gradually replaced his limbs with tin
b)
He was cursed by the Wicked Witch of the East, who enchanted his axe
c)
He suffered from a disease, and his ailment required tin replacements for his limbs
42.
Why does the Lion decide to join Dorothy and her friends?
a)
He believes the Wizard can help him find a new home
b)
He hopes the Wizard will give him the courage he lacks
c)
He is ordered to follow them by the Witch of the North
43.
What does the Lion's plan to cross the ditch demonstrate?
a)
His fear of heights and reluctance to jump
b)
His willingness to take risks for the group
c)
His preference for solving problems alone
44.
Why are the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman unaffected by the poppies?
a)
They are not made of flesh and do not breathe
b)
They have built up immunity to the poppies
c)
They take a special antidote before entering the field
45.
What does the Scarecrow request from the Queen of the Field Mice?
a)
Gold or treasures
b)
Safety for the Cowardly Lion
c)
More courage for himself
46.
Write a thorough paragraph comparing and contrasting the short story To Build a Fire to the true story of the Dyatlov Pass incident.
Your paragraph should include the following:
- Topic Sentence
- A minimum of 3 supporting details
- Concluding Sentence
4 lines
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