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G9 Final Exam Review

Total questions: 86

Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the following to the correct punctuation

a)

Semicolon

1.

;

b)

Comma

2.

,

c)

Dash

3.

-

d)

Colon

4.

:

2.

Which of the following punctuation marks should be used to:

indicate a pause or separate elements in a list or sentence

a)

Colon

b)

Semicolon

c)

Dash

d)

Comma

3.

Which of the following punctuation marks should be used to:

join two closely related independent clauses

a)

Colon

b)

Semicolon

c)

Dash

d)

Comma

4.

Which of the following punctuation marks should be used to:

indicate an abrupt change of thought or a dramatic interruption

a)

Colon

b)

Semicolon

c)

Dash

d)

Comma

5.

Which of the following punctuation marks should be used to:

introduce a list, explanation, or quotation

a)

Colon

b)

Semicolon

c)

Dash

d)

Comma

6.

I need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies.

a)

colon

b)

semi-colon

c)

comma

d)

full stop

7.

It was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60s the last few days.

a)

Semicolon

b)

Colon

c)

Hyphen

d)

Comma

8.
Which sentence includes the correct use of commas?
a)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans cupcakes and cookies.
b)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans, cupcakes, and cookies.
c)
Everyone has, lots of jelly, beans cupcakes and cookies.
9.

Choose the sentence that has the comma in the correct place.

a)

No, I do not like broccoli.

b)

No I do not, like broccoli.

10.

Select the sentence with the correct comma placements.

a)

She bought a hammer a tape measure and a picture frame.

b)

She bought a hammer a tape measure, and a picture frame.

c)

She bought a hammer, a tape measure, and a picture frame.

d)

She bought, a hammer a tape measure and a picture frame.

11.

Commas, generally, go before what part of speech?

a)

Prepositions

b)

Adjectives

c)

Conjunctions

d)

Verbs

12.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

He enjoys swimming; yet he prefers to play golf.

b)

He enjoys swimming yet he prefers to play golf.

c)

He enjoys swimming, yet he prefers to play golf.

d)

He enjoys swimming. yet he prefers to play golf.

13.

I'm late __ argggh!

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
14.

I wanted to see a movie __ not a play.

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
15.

In the morning, I had a lot to do __ in the afternoon, I had nothing to do.

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
16.

The speaker declared ____ "This is a new day"

a)

Semicolon

b)

Colon

c)

Dash

d)

Comma

17.

What is parallel structure in simple terms?

a)

The use of different grammatical forms to express unrelated ideas.

b)

Refers to the repetition of the same word in a sentence.

c)

A technique used to create complex sentences with no clear meaning.

d)

The use of similar grammatical forms to express related ideas.

18.
Janet has packed an orange soda, a blanket, and waters the plants before leaving.
a)
correct
b)
error in structure
19.
Vacuuming under the furniture, dusting the ceiling fans, and scrubbing the tile grout with a toothbrush, Jerry prepared the house for his ultra-picky mother-in-law.
a)
correct
b)
error in structure
20.
.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 
a)
He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life.

b)
He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and learning about life.
21.

Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates a parallel structure.


There are two ways to get a promotion: working hard or make friends in high places.

a)

to working hard

b)

work hard

c)

no change

d)

worked hard

22.

Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates a parallel structure.


Learning a new language as an adult is more difficult than to learn one as a child.

a)

learning

b)

to learning

c)

learned

d)

no change

23.

Read this sentence.

The customer service representative was asked to deal with customers kindly, professionally, and in a helpful manner.


In this sentence, how is kindly, professionally, and in a helpful correctly written?

a)

as it is

b)

kindly, professionally, and helpfully.

c)

kindly, to be professional, and helpful.

d)

customers kindly, to be professional, and to be helpful.

24.

Which example shows correct parallel structure?

a)

Recommended exercise includes to run, to swim, and cycling.

b)

Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and cycling.

c)

Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and to cycle.

d)

Recommended exercise includes running, to swim, and cycling.

25.

Justin was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and _______________.

a)

a game of cards.

b)

to play cards.

c)

playing a game of cards.

26.

Therapists say I should sit, walk, and _________.

a)

go swimming

b)

swim

c)

go to swim

27.

The goals of the meeting were to choose a class trip, to find transportation, and _____ on a date.

a)

for deciding

b)

to decide

c)

decided

d)

wanting to decide

28.

What needs to be removed for proper parallel structure:

Cook the onions, add the other vegetables, and you should mix in the rice.

a)

Remove "you should"

b)

Remove "mix in the rice"

c)

Remove "cook"

d)

Remove "other vegetables"

29.

What danger do the Lotus-Eaters pose to Odysseus’ men in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 1?

a)
They offer Odysseus' men a chance to become immortal.
b)
They provide Odysseus' men with weapons and armor.
c)
They lead Odysseus' men to battle against other tribes.
d)

The men to forget their home and lose their desire to return.

30.

In which of these episodes from the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 1, does Odysseus lose all his men?

a)

The Sirens

b)

The Lotus-Eaters

c)

The Cattle of the Sun God

d)

The Cyclops

31.

Which of these words best describes Tybalt’s personality as revealed in Act I of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?

a)

amiable

b)

lovesick

c)

reflective

d)

aggressive

32.

In Act I, Scene i, of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, what penalty does Prince Escalus threaten if further violence breaks out between the Capulets and the Montagues?

a)

a fine on those who participate in the violence

b)

death to those who participate in the violence

c)

loss of the participants’ lands and properties

d)

exile of the participants from Verona

33.

Which attitude or talent most clearly helps Odysseus triumph in the bow-and-arrow challenge in the excerpt from the Odyssey, Part 2?

a)

his love for Penelope

b)

his loyalty to the gods

c)

 his pride in his heritage

d)

his great skill at archery

34.

What is an independent clause?

a)
A phrase that lacks a subject and verb.
b)
A dependent clause that cannot stand alone.
c)

A complete sentence that can stand alone.

d)
A type of punctuation used in sentences.
35.

What is a dependent clause?

a)

A complete sentence.

b)

It can stand alone.

c)
A dependent clause is always an independent clause.
d)

A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

36.

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: After the movie ended, we went out for dinner.

a)

we went out for dinner

b)

the movie ended

c)

After the movie ended

d)

None

37.

Identify the following clause: Unless I enjoy reading books.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

38.

Identify the following clause: The cat sat on the windowsill.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

39.

What is a simple sentence made up of?

a)

one independent clause

b)

two independent clauses connected by a semicolon or FANBOYS

c)

one dependent clause and one independent clause

d)

one dependent clause and two independent clauses

40.

What is a compound sentence made up of?

a)

one independent clause

b)

two independent clauses connected by a semicolon or FANBOYS

c)

one dependent clause and one independent clause

d)

one dependent clause and two independent clauses

41.

What is a complex sentence made up of?

a)

one independent clause

b)

two independent clauses connected by a semicolon or FANBOYS

c)

one dependent clause and one independent clause

d)

one dependent clause and two independent clauses

42.

What is a compound-complex sentence made up of?

a)

one independent clause

b)

two independent clauses connected by a semicolon or FANBOYS

c)

one dependent clause and one independent clause

d)

one dependent clause and two independent clauses

43.

What are the coordinating Conjunctions

a)

for, and, not, because, orange, yet, and so

b)

from, are, neither, but, yet, so

c)

for, and, nor, because, or, yet, so

d)

for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

44.

Which sentence is an example of a compound sentence?

a)

Coach Newton runs marathons.

b)

Coach Newton has asthma

c)

Coach Newton runs

d)

Coach Newton has asthma, and he runs marathons.

45.

Determine the structure of the following sentence:

Because it rained, none of the bands performed.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

46.

Determine the structure of the sentence:

The door squeaked and rattled.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

47.

Determine the structure of the following sentence:

Since he left the school early, Debo missed the program, but he saw it on Instagram.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

48.

Determine the structure of the following sentence:

Since I left my lunch box, I was hungry, but Luna shared with me.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

49.

Determine the structure of each sentence:

Although I lost my book, I was still able to study.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

complex sentence

d)

compound-complex sentence

50.

Do you have any change?

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

51.

The lasagna started to burn, and the smoke alarm was triggered.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

52.
Are you fond of winter, or do you prefer the summer?
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
53.

What is the meaning of the the root word, "-lum-"

a)

darkness

b)

delicious

c)

under

d)

light

54.

What is one meaning of the root word, "-path-"?

a)

feeling

b)

route

c)

journey

d)

stability

55.

What is the best meaning of the prefix, "sem-"?

a)

like; appearing a certain way

b)

dissimilar

c)

logical

d)

forming nouns from different actions

56.

What is the best definition for the word: fugitive

a)

A person who is running away from the law.

b)
A person who is seeking a job.
c)
A person who is traveling abroad.
d)
A person who is hiding from friends.
57.

What is the best definition for the word: transgression

a)
A type of musical composition.
b)
A method of cooking food.
c)
A form of artistic expression.
d)
An act of violating a law or rule.
58.

What is the best definition for the word: tactics

a)
A method of cooking food.
b)
Methods or strategies used to achieve a goal.
c)
A synonym for strategy games.
d)
A type of military formation.
59.

What is the best definition for the word: deceived

a)
informed or educated
b)
encouraged or supported
c)
guided or directed
d)
misled or tricked
60.

Which of the following is always a characteristic of a symbol?

a)

It is a strong visual or auditory image.

b)

It expresses a deep insight into life.

c)

It shows something a character values.

d)

It stands for another larger idea.

61.

What is a simple definition of a narrative nonfiction?

a)
A genre of writing that tells true stories with the style and techniques of fiction.
b)
A style of writing that only includes factual reports without storytelling.
c)
A genre focused solely on poetry and lyrical expression.
d)
A type of fiction that includes imaginary characters and events.
62.

What is an example of a narrative nonfiction?

a)

A writer provides detailed descriptions of a real place.

b)

A writer creates characters and has them witness a historic event.

c)

A writer presents an interpretation of an actual event or experience.

d)

A writer interviews a series of witnesses to explain events.

63.

What is a primary source?

a)
A primary source is a secondary analysis of data.
b)
A primary source is an original document or firsthand account.
c)
A primary source is a summary of events.
d)
A primary source is a fictional narrative.
64.

Which of the following is a primary source? Select TWO options.

a)

an original document

b)

a person diary

c)

interpretations of statistics

d)

analysis of events

65.

How would allusion be defined?

a)

a reference to a famous person, place, or event

b)

words that involve one of the five senses

c)

two lines working as a unit

d)

a form or wordplay with similar sounding sounds

66.

From Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet which of these lines contains an allusion?

a)

And therefore have I little talked of love

b)

For Venus smiles not in a house of tears

c)

Immoderately she weeps for Tybalt's death

d)

All of the above

67.

What is the meaning of the allusion?

My brother is a regular Einstein! He always seems to know the answer!

a)

His brother is unintelligent

b)

His brother works hard

c)

His brother is intelligent

d)

His brother is lazy

68.

What is the best simple definition of a rhetorical question?

a)

A regular statement.

b)
A question that requires a detailed answer.
c)
A question that seeks factual information.
d)
A question posed for effect, not requiring a response.
69.

Which of the following from Letter From Birmingham Jail is an example of a rhetorical question?

a)

In your statement you assert that our actions, even though peaceful, must be condemned because they precipitate violence. . . . Isn’t this like condemning a robbed man because his possession of money precipitated the evil act of robbery?

b)

One of the basic points in your statement is that the action that I and my associates have taken in Birmingham is untimely. Some have asked: “Why didn’t you give the new city administration time to act?”

c)

Perhaps it is easy for those who have never felt the stinging darts of segregation to say, “Wait.” But . . . when you have to concoct an answer for a five year old son who is asking: “Daddy, why do white people treat colored people so mean?’’ . . . then you will understand why we find it difficult to wait.

d)

. . . at first glance it may seem rather paradoxical for us consciously to break laws. One may well ask: “How can you advocate breaking some laws and obeying others?”

70.

Is A Rhetorical Question meant to be Answered ?

a)

Yes

b)

No

71.

Rhetorical questions are used to:

a)

emphasize a point

b)

make readers reflect

c)

Both of the answers are correct

72.

What is the best definition of: oxymoron?

a)
A phrase that combines contradictory words.
b)
A statement that is always true.
c)
A phrase that uses similar words.
d)
A type of literary device that uses exaggeration.
73.

Which of the following would complete the oxymoron:

O loving _____

a)

hate

b)

love

c)

kindness

d)

happiness

74.

Which of the following are qualities of an epic hero?

a)
Selfishness
b)
Bravery, strength, intelligence, leadership, moral integrity.
c)
Deceitfulness
d)
Cowardice
75.

What makes The Odyssey an epic poem?

a)

a long lyric poem about actual events

b)

a long narrative poem about actual events

c)

a long dramatic poem about supernatural events

d)

a long narrative poem about culture

76.

What is a simile?

a)
A simile is a type of metaphor.
b)
A simile is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
c)
A simile is a direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as'.
d)
A simile is a figure of speech that describes something literally.
77.

What is a metaphor?

a)
A metaphor is a literal description of an object.
b)
A metaphor is a type of simile that uses 'like' or 'as'.
c)
A metaphor is a synonym for a hyperbole.
d)

A metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things, without the words 'like' or 'as'

78.

What is personification?

a)
Personification is a type of metaphor.
b)
Personification refers to the act of giving names to objects.
c)
Personification is the use of similes in poetry.
d)
Personification is the attribution of human characteristics to non-human entities.
79.

What is a hyperbole?

a)
A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim.
b)
A hyperbole is a factual description.
c)
A hyperbole is a type of poem.
d)
A hyperbole is a literal statement.
80.

What is alliteration?

a)
Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.
b)
Alliteration is a literary device that involves the use of metaphors.
c)
Alliteration refers to the repetition of vowel sounds in a sentence.
d)
Alliteration is the use of rhymes in poetry.
81.

What is a pun?

a)
A pun is a type of joke that relies on physical humor.
b)
A pun is a form of wordplay that uses similar-sounding words or multiple meanings.
c)
A pun is a form of storytelling that uses dramatic irony.
d)
A pun is a literary device that involves rhyme and meter.
82.

What is an infinitive phrase?

a)

A phrase that begins with 'to' followed by the base form of a verb.

b)
A phrase that only contains a noun and a verb.
c)
A phrase that starts with a verb and ends with an adverb.
d)
A phrase that includes a subject and a predicate.
83.

Which of the following is an example of an infinitive phrase?

a)

to begin his speech

b)

mounting the steps

c)

to you today

d)

to thank her

e)

in the audience

84.

What are examples of relative pronouns?

a)

that, who, whom, whose, which

b)

whichsoever, who, whomever

c)

whomever, when, what

d)

whoever, to, send, there

85.

The following sentence contains an underlined relative clause. Which word from the sentence does the relative clause modify?


The dog was wearing red booties, which made him look ridiculous.

a)

red

b)

booties

c)

waring

d)

dog

86.

Identify the relative clause in the following sentence:

Max bought one of those hoverboards that you ride around on.

a)

  1. one of those 

b)

  1. that you ride around on

c)

  1. Max bought 

d)

  1. those hoverboards

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