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Eng. III- Unit 2 Review

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
Date
1.

The Articles of Confederation did not allow the government to issue money, so each state had its own coins and paper money.

Read the dictionary entry.

issue \ ĭshʹoo\ n 1. a point or matter of discussion, debate, or dispute 2. a misgiving, objection, or complaint v 3. to proceed from a source; emerge or come forth 4. to circulate or distribute in an official capacity

Which definition best fits issue as it is used in the sentence above?

a)

Definition 1

b)

Definition 2

c)

Definition 3

d)

Definition 4

2.

What is a thesis?

a)

A statement that expresses the main idea or argument of an essay or research paper.

b)

A summary of all the sources used in a paper.

c)

A question that the writer wants the reader to answer.

d)

A conclusion that restates everything written in the essay.

3.

"The old house groaned with every gust of wind, its broken shutters clattering like restless bones. Still, I felt strangely at home within its shadows."

What is the author’s tone in this passage?

a)

Humorous

b)

Cheerful

c)

Eerie

d)

Indifferent

4.

What does an author’s tone refer to?

a)

The main problem or conflict in the story.

b)

The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

c)

The order in which events happen in a story.

d)

The lesson or moral the reader should learn.

5.

Scholars, everyday citizens, and politicians like the president continues to read the document, even after centuries have passed.

What change if any should be made to use correct subject-verb agreement?

a)

No change

b)

continues to continue

6.

Which of the following sentences is an example of contested usage in English?

a)

She runs faster than anyone else on the team.

b)

Each student should bring their notebook to class.

c)

The cat is sleeping on the couch.

d)

We will meet at the library after school.

7.

Which sentence shows contested usage?

a)

He doesn't have much time life.

b)

There's fewer people here than I expected.

c)

She is reading her favorite book.

d)

We went to the park after school.

8.

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

a)

She enjoys swimming, to run, and biking.

b)

He likes reading, writing, and painting.

c)

I enjoy to read, writing, and to draw.

d)

They wanted to sing, dancing, and to play guitar.

9.

"The wind howled through the trees, howled through the empty streets, howled through the lonely town."

What effect does the repetition of the word “howled” have on the passage?

a)

It makes the passage humorous.

b)

It emphasizes the eerie, relentless nature of the wind.

c)

It confuses the reader.

d)

It shortens the passage for clarity.

10.

"The thick fog rolled over the hills, swallowing the trees and muffling every sound in a heavy, gray silence."

Question: What does the imagery in this passage convey?

a)

A cheerful and lively morning

b)

A calm and peaceful scene

c)

A mysterious and eerie atmosphere

d)

A busy and noisy town

11.

The sun sets low, the sky turns red,
The day has passed, its words unsaid.
Leaves fall gently to the ground,
Silent whispers all around.

Question: What is the theme of this poem?

a)

Friendship and loyalty

b)

The passage of time and change

c)

Adventure and courage

d)

Humor in everyday life

12.

"I will fight for justice every single day, because no one deserves to be treated unfairly!"

What tone is being used here?

a)

Persuasive

b)

Passionate

c)

Informative

d)

Neutral

13.

"We must reduce plastic use immediately if we want to save our oceans and protect marine life for future generations."

What tone is being used?

a)

Passionate

b)

Persuasive

c)

Informative

d)

Neutral

14.

"The meeting will begin at 3:00 PM in the conference room."

What tone is being used here?

a)

Persuasive

b)

Neutral

c)

Passionate

d)

Persuasive

15.

"Implementing school uniforms improves student focus, reduces peer pressure, and promotes a sense of community within the school."

This would be an example thesis.

a)

True

b)

False

16.
What is the definition of theme?
a)
how an author reveals a character's traits
b)
time and place a story takes place
c)
character vs. self
d)
author's message about life or human nature
17.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Slowly but surely wins the race.
b)
Don't be lazy. 
c)
We are stronger together than we are apart.
d)
If you try to go on your own, you will get eaten by a big fish.
18.
Please select the sentence containing parallel structures 
a)
The activities that I did not like were getting  up early and studying English.
b)
The activities that I did not like were getting up early and to study English.
19.
How does imagery help us understand the story?
a)
It doesn't
b)
By expressing how the author is feeling
c)
Imagery helps us to see, touch, taste, smell, and feel what the characters feel and see
d)
By telling the mood