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Unit 1 and Mars Patel Vocab

Total questions: 84

Worksheet time: 57mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of 'Conspiracy'?

a)

A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase

b)

A secret plan by a group to do something harmful or illegal

c)

A person who regularly breaks the law or fails to meet their responsibilities

2.

What is the definition of 'Delinquent'?

a)

A person who regularly breaks the law or fails to meet their responsibilities

b)

Protected from a disease or not affected by something

c)

Defiance against authority or refusal to obey orders

3.

What is the definition of 'Immune'?

a)

Protected from a disease or not affected by something

b)

A rebellion against authority, especially by sailors or soldiers

c)

To pass through or enter something

4.

What is the definition of 'Insubordination'?

a)

Defiance against authority or refusal to obey orders

b)

Official procedures or systems of rules

c)

Making or constituting a disturbingly loud and harsh noise

5.

What is the definition of 'Intrigued'?

a)

Fascinated or very interested in something

b)

A type of land or natural ground

c)

Deliberately cruel or violent

6.

What is the definition of 'Mutiny'?

a)

A rebellion against authority, especially by sailors or soldiers

b)

To pass through or enter something

c)

Official procedures or systems of rules

7.

What is the definition of 'Penetrate'?

a)

To pass through or enter something

b)

Making or constituting a disturbingly loud and harsh noise

c)

A type of land or natural ground

8.

What is the definition of 'Protocols'?

a)

Official procedures or systems of rules

b)

Deliberately cruel or violent

c)

A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase

9.

What is the definition of 'Raucous'?

a)

Making or constituting a disturbingly loud and harsh noise

b)

A secret plan by a group to do something harmful or illegal

c)

Protected from a disease or not affected by something

10.

What is the definition of 'Vicious'?

a)

Deliberately cruel or violent

b)

To pass through or enter something

c)

Official procedures or systems of rules

11.

The ________ at the quarry is very rocky. What word should we put in the blank.

a)

launch

b)

creative

c)

valuable

d)

terrain

12.
4. How does the author use Mr. Q’s interactions with the other characters in the podcast to reveal his true motives?
a)
A. Mr. Q is Mars’ favorite teacher and he just wants to help the group find their friends.
b)
B. Mr. Q gained the kids’ confidence, but he really works for Oliver Pruitt.
c)
C. Mr. Q is an undercover FBI agent looking for the missing students.
d)
D. Mr. Q is a hologram and he doesn’t really exist.
13.

What is a character trait?

a)

a word that describes a character's physical appearance

b)

a word that describes a character's personality

c)

a word that describes how a character is feeling at one time

d)

the name of a character

14.

Jake is Cassie's older brother. One day they are walking home from school when a cold front rolls in and the temperature drops 20 degrees. Jake is dressed more appropriately for the weather than Cassie. He takes off his hooded sweatshirt and offers it to her. She gratefully accepts. Jake is now colder, but he is happier.

What character trait does Jake show?

a)

considerate

b)

selfish

c)

cautious

d)

respectful

15.

Craig is a football player training over the summer for next season. The coach demands that all players come in at 6:00 AM and lift weights until 8:00 AM, when practice begins. Craig gets there at 5:00 AM to begin his training.

What character trait does Craig exhibit?

a)

eager

b)

selfish

c)

encouraging

d)

dedicated

16.

1.      Gawain, a young and inexperienced knight, is summoned to King Arthur’s courtroom. Arthur has misplaced his magic sword and needs Gawain to retrieve it from a fierce dragon who shoots fire from his nose and has bad breath. Gawain faces many obstacles on his journey, but learns to put aside his fear and become a brave warrior. What type of character is Gawain?

a)

Static

b)

Dynamic

17.

1.      Larry the Parrot spends all day on the shoulder of Captain Blackbeard. The only thing he can say is “Ahoy there!”, much to the annoyance of the other pirates. What kind of character is Larry?

a)

Static

b)

Round

c)

Dynamic

d)

Protagonist

18.

Read the sentence.

The Harlem Renaissance an important period of artistic expression allowed for great cultural expression.

Which revision shows the correct use of commas to indicate a pause?

a)

The Harlem Renaissance, an important period, of artistic expression allowed for great cultural expression.

b)

The Harlem Renaissance an important period of, artistic expression, allowed for great cultural expression.

c)

The Harlem Renaissance an important period of artistic expression, allowed for great, cultural expression.

d)

The Harlem Renaissance, an important period of artistic expression, allowed for great cultural expression.

19.

_____________ is the moral or lesson of a story/text. Can be implied or directly stated...

a)

main idea

b)

theme

c)

tone

20.

The following statements are examples of __________________.


"Don’t judge a book by its cover, Always help others, Don’t put all your eggs in one basket"

a)

main idea

b)

author's purpose

c)

universal themes

d)

tone

21.

A character who doesn’t change at all throughout the story. Their personality remains the same.

a)

Static Character

b)

Dynamic Character

22.

A character who undergoes an important change throughout the course of the story

a)

Static Character

b)

Dynamic Character

23.

What is a dynamic character?

a)

A character whose personality silences the other characters.

b)

A character who shapeshifts.

c)

A character whose personality and traits develop in a story.

d)

A character who is very loud and talks over other characters.

24.

What is indirect characterization?

a)

We learn what a character is like through actions, dialogue, and thoughts.

b)

The author never reveals what a character is like.

c)

Readers have to decide for themselves what a character is like.

d)

We are told what a character is like by the narrator.

25.

What is direct characterization?

a)

The narrator tells us exactly what a character is like

b)

One character describes all the others.

c)

The author leaves hints about what a character is like.

26.

What is internal conflict?

a)

Conflict within a character's own mind

b)

Conflict between two characters

c)

Conflict between a character and nature

d)

Conflict between different societies

27.

What is external conflict?

a)

Conflict within a character

b)

Conflict between a character and an external force

c)

Conflict within the plot of the story

d)

Conflict in the setting of the story

28.

What literary device is used to hint at future events in a story?

a)

Flashback

b)

Irony

c)

Foreshadowing

d)

Syllogism

29.

Which sentence structure is described by having only one independent clause and no dependent clauses?

a)

A. Compound Sentence

b)

B. Complex Sentence

c)

C. Compound-Complex Sentence

d)

D. Simple Sentence

30.

Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. ______ he graded it during third period.

a)

Similarly

b)

Truly

c)

Then

d)

Finally

31.

______ his intense stage fright, Brian's act in the talent show was by far the most popular.

a)

Beyond

b)

Indeed

c)

Despite

d)

For instance

32.

refers to the way an author develops a character over the course of a text . (RL2, RL3, RL9)

a)

characterization

b)

plot

c)

dialogue

33.

where and when a story takes place, including the time of day, the season, or the location . (RL2)

a)

objective summary

b)

propel the action

c)

setting

d)

plot

34.

refers to the exact words the characters are saying and is set off from the rest of the text with quotation marks and commas

a)

dialogue

b)

figurative

language

c)

flashback

d)

dramatic

irony

35.

hints in the narrative of what is to come in the plot in the future .

a)

foreshadowing

b)

flashback

c)

objective

summary

d)

resolution

36.

Person vs. Himself=__________________________

a)

internal conflict

b)

external conflict

37.

Person vs. an Outside Force (i.e. person, society, nature)=_______________________________________

a)

internal conflict

b)

external conflict

38.

Which part of this sentence is the independent clause?

After the movie was over, we went to Taco Bell.

a)

After the movie was over,

b)

we went to Taco Bell.

39.

Which part of this sentence is the independent clause?

Because of the snow, there is no school tomorrow.

a)

Because of the snow,

b)

there is no school tomorrow.

40.

Which part of this sentence is the independent clause?

We went to Taco Bell after the movie was over.

a)

We went to Taco Bell

b)

after the movie was over.

41.

Which part of this sentence is the independent clause?

There is no school tomorrow because of the snow.

a)

There is no school tomorrow

b)

because of the snow.

42.

Which part of this sentence is the dependent clause?

If my students meet all due dates, I'll reward them at the end of the quarter.

a)

If my students meet all due dates,

b)

I'll reward them at the end of the quarter.

43.

Which part of this sentence is the dependent clause?

I'll water your plants while you are out of town.

a)

I'll water your plants

b)

while you are out of town.

44.

Which part of this sentence is the dependent clause?

I'll reward them at the end of the quarter if my students meet all due dates.

a)

I'll reward them at the end of the quarter

b)

if my students meet all due dates.

45.

Does this sentence need a comma?

Although the mountains are beautiful I prefer the beach.

a)

Yes!

b)

No.

46.

Does this sentence need a comma?

You should always check the grading rubric before submitting an assignment.

a)

Yes!

b)

No.

47.

Does this sentence need a comma?

When Sarah blew out her candles she made a wish.

a)

Yes!

b)

No.

48.

Why does this sentence need a comma?

When Sarah blew out her candles, she made a wish.

a)

The dependent clause is at the end of the sentence.

b)

The dependent clause comes first.

c)

The independent clause comes first.

d)

This sentence doesn't need a comma.

49.

Why does this sentence NOT need a comma?

Timmy was grounded because he skipped school and got suspended.

a)

It does need a comma!

b)

The independent clause comes first.

c)

The dependent clause comes first.

d)

The independent clause is at the end of the sentence.

50.

Give an example of a complex sentence.

a)

After I finish my homework, I will go to the movies.

b)

The cat is sleeping.

c)

She went to the store.

d)

I like pizza.

51.

Punctuate the following complex sentence: 'After he finished his homework he went to bed'

a)

After he finished his homework he went to bed?

b)

After he finished his homework he went to bed!

c)

After he finished his homework he went to bed.

d)

After he finished his homework, he went to bed.

52.

What is the purpose of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences?

a)

The purpose of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences is to separate the dependent clause from the main clause.

b)

The purpose of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences is to emphasize the main clause.

c)

The purpose of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences is to introduce dependent clauses and show the relationship between the dependent clause and the main clause.

d)

The purpose of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences is to connect two independent clauses.

53.

Provide an example of a subordinating conjunction used to show cause and effect.

a)

since

b)

although

c)

because

d)

unless

54.

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: 'I will go to the park if it stops raining.'

a)

I will go to the park

b)

to the park if it stops raining

c)

if it stops raining

d)

stops raining if it

55.

Punctuate the following complex sentence: 'Because she was tired she went to bed early'

a)

Because she was tired, she went to bed early.

b)

Because she was tired she went to bed early.

c)

Because she was tired she went to bed early

d)

Because she was tired, she went to bed early

56.
(Because, Before) we get started, let's introduce ourselves. 
a)
Because
b)
Before
57.
The Clerk made the new keys (while, if) we waited. 
a)
while
b)
if
58.
(Unless, Although) my cats are lazy, they are affectionate.
a)
Unless
b)
Although
59.
(Since, After) Abby's brother is away at college, her house is very quiet. 
a)
Since
b)
After
60.
Mr. Williams began his work (if, after) he read the instructions. 
a)
if
b)
after
61.

Add the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction to the following sentences. Hint: if using a subordinating conjunction at the beginning of a sentence, the sentence will include a comma.


The volcano showed signs of being active, __________ some people refused to leave their homes.

a)

and

b)

because

c)

or

d)

yet

62.

We can play a game, __________ we can paint a picture.

a)

but

b)

or

c)

so

d)

while

63.

Tommy would take Ann to the bus, __________ that would make him late for work.

a)

because

b)

but

c)

since

d)

while

64.

__________ Craig already had his ticket, he still had to wait in line to see the movie.

a)

Although

b)

Because

c)

Unless

d)

Yet

65.

I am tired __________ I got up too early.

a)

and

b)

yet

c)

although

d)

because

66.

Julie took an umbrella to school __________ it looked like it might rain.

a)

although

b)

because

c)

but

d)

so

67.

What is the meaning of the word "altercation"?

a)

A noisy or heated argument or confrontation.

b)

A feeling of happiness and joy.

c)

A type of celebration or party.

d)

A peaceful agreement between friends.

68.

If someone is described as "procrastinating," what are they most likely doing?

a)

Delaying or postponing an action, often due to avoidance.

b)

Working very quickly to finish a task.

c)

Helping others with their work.

d)

Making a heated argument.

69.

What does the word "adversity" mean?

a)

Difficulties or misfortune

b)

A type of competition

c)

A happy event

d)

A new opportunity

70.

Something shocking or surprising in a bad way

a)

dominate

b)

outrageous

c)

prospect

d)

coincidence

71.

(Greek) pro

a)

after, behind

b)

before, in front of

c)

during, alongside

d)

above, over

72.

Add a Prefix


__draw

a)

re

b)

un

c)

dis

73.

What do you think is the best way to discipline a ______ obedient child?

a)

in

b)

dis

c)

un

d)

il

74.

What does refill mean?

a)

fill after

b)

fill before

c)

not fill

d)

fill again

75.

What is the PREFIX in RECYCLE?

a)

recy

b)

re

c)

cycle

d)

cle

76.

What is the MEANING of the word RETOLD?

a)

To tell before

b)

To tell again

c)

To not tell

d)

To tell first

77.

in/un means

a)

again

b)

before

c)

not

d)

remove

78.

dis

a)

middle

b)

again

c)

before

d)

not

79.
What does the prefix EX mean?
a)
Old
b)
Outside of
c)
Empty
80.

What do the suffixes -ous, -eous, -ious mean?

a)

full of

b)

state of

c)

having qualities of; being full of

d)

more than one

81.

What do the suffixes -ion, -tion, -ation, -ition mean?

a)

more than one

b)

without

c)

state of being; act of; process

d)

full of

82.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma with a subordinating clause?

Before the sun rose, the birds began to sing.

a)

Yes!

b)

No.

83.

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence:

Although it was raining, the team played their game.

a)

the team played their game.

b)

Although it was raining,

84.

Which character trait best describes someone who always helps their teammates and encourages them to do their best?

a)

selfish

b)

encouraging

c)

dedicated

d)

eager