WorksheetsEOC English II Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which sentence uses the correct pronoun?
Honestly, Jason is always earlier to class than I.
Lacey says her little brother is as tall as her.
Just between you and I, the homework is hard.
I am closer to finishing the book than him.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a transitional word or phrase?
As an example
Likewise
He said
On the other hand
The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work is its...
theme
author's purpose
personification
tone
What is the tone of the letter?
affectionate
irreverent
irreverent
apologetic
The___look on the young lad's face told me that she was somewhere else, and it would be difficult to get her attention.
Elated
Licentious
Pensive
Felonious
Jack's only complaint was that the ________ he was paid hardly reflected the responsibility placed upon him.
compulsory
denizen
picayune
pittance
The __________ shown him by his neighbors after the robbery touched him dearly.
infinitesimal
solicitude
inordinate
acquiesce
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?
arrogant
dejected
ashamed
respectful
A Boy with Dreams
by A. Gautam
Willy waited every night to wake up and turn into Batman.
He had the jaw that looked intimidating in a cowl,
and the perfect chin with a hint of toughness—
full lips—an embodiment of strength.
But he had the eyes of a poet—searching meaning,
and looking beyond what is seen.
When he looked at the city from his balcony,
he was learning to swim in the world—
growing up to be a man was tougher than it seemed.
He was a boy with dreams.
He wanted wings.
Which statement best describes the purpose of this passage?
A. It's a persuasive selection on how to sleep and dream.
B. It's an entertaining piece about a young boy's dreams.
C. It's an instructive work on how to live and dream big.
D. It's an informative article about a confused dreamer.
If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all! Which word is a synonym of "curtail"?
A. reduce
B. follow
C. behind
D. buy
Direct characterization
The author tells you explicitly when a character is like
A character who undergoes a deep change from within the story
a character who remains the same throughout the story
adjectives that describe a character on the inside
What is the Climax
The most exciting or intense part of the story for the protagonist a turning point in the story
The author interrupts the plot to re-create an event of earlier time
A comparison that uses the words like or as
A folktale that explains something about the world such as frightening or mysterious natural forces
Mother _____ to the grocer twice a day.
is going
goes
went
I _____ that boy is wonderful
think
am thinking
thinks
thought
Sarai can't believe whose coming to dinner tonight.
change whose to who's
change tonight to tonite
change dinner to diner
make no change
Which sentence shows correct comma usage?
The group, although excited, to be traveling stood quietly in line.
Jess one of my cousins from Seattle, is coming to visit today.
Marcus, one of the new students, tries hard to impress the team.
Their boots which had gotten wet, were by the door.
Which sentence uses its or it’s correctly?
The bullfrog let out it’s loud croak.
Did the forecast say it’s supposed to rain?
How do you know its a good presentation?
Be careful when its foggy outside.
How can run-on sentences be fixed?
Insert a comma and a FANBOY
Insert a semicolon
Insert a period
All choices are correct
Which sentence uses its or it’s correctly?
The bullfrog let out it’s loud croak.
How do you know its a good presentation?
Did the forecast say it’s supposed to rain?
Be careful when its foggy outside.
Which sentence shows correct comma usage?
The group, although excited, to be traveling stood quietly in line.
Marcus, one of the new students, tries hard to impress the team.
Jess one of my cousins from Seattle, is coming to visit today.
Their boots which had gotten wet, were by the door.
Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of 'there', 'their', or 'they're'?
A) Their going to the park later.
B) There going to the park later.
C) They're going to the park later.
D) There going to the park later.
Identify the main theme of the following passage: 'In a world where technology connects us all, the true value lies in the human connections we build.'
A) The importance of technology
B) The value of human connections
C) The future of communication
D) The rise of social media
Which sentence is an example of a complex sentence?
A) I went to the store.
B) I went to the store, and I bought some milk.
C) Because I was hungry, I went to the store.
D) I was hungry I went to the store.
What is the literary device used in the sentence: 'The wind whispered through the trees'?
A) Metaphor
B) Simile
C) Personification
D) Hyperbole
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'She has a great _______ for painting, which is evident in her artwork.'
A) talent
B) talant
C) tallent
D) tallant
