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WorksheetsFinal Exam Eng 9 Fall '25
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 20mins
Read the paragraph:
"Dogs are known for their loyalty. For example, many dogs have been trained to help people with disabilities, showing their dedication and helpfulness. Some dogs have even saved their owners from dangerous situations."
Which sentence is a supporting detail?
Dogs are popular pets.
Some people prefer cats over dogs.
Dogs are known for their loyalty.
Many dogs have been trained to help people with disabilities, showing their dedication and helpfulness.
Which statement best describes the purpose of exposition in a narrative?
To introduce the characters, setting, and basic situation
To present the story's climax
To resolve the main conflict
To create suspense and tension
Select the phrase in this excerpt that provides a context clue about the meaning of the word vacated: "She realized that Pine Grove did not have any open, public spaces where everyone could go to relax and enjoy nature. The only unused space was a vacated plot on Cedar Avenue that was completely overgrown. Suddenly, Samara had a great idea. She decided to spend her summer campaigning for a new community park."
public spaces
unused space
completely overgrown
community park
Read this excerpt from “The Final Assault” by Sir Edmund Hillary: With the debris we chopped out of the slope we tried to build up the platform on the downhill side, but almost invariably saw it collapse and go roaring down over the bluffs below. At times we were buffeted by wind and snow, yet we worked doggedly on, knowing that our tent was our only chance of survival against the rigors of the night." Which statement best describes the author’s purpose?
to persuade readers to use caution in the mountains
to inform the readers about how they set up their tent
to describe what the debris was made out of
to entertain readers with a suspenseful episode
Which textual evidence from “The Interlopers” supports the conclusion that hatred feeds on itself?
"The feud might, perhaps, have died down or been compromised if the personal ill-will of the two men had not stood in the way; as boys they had thirsted for one another's blood, as men each prayed that misfortune might fall on the other…"
"'I never thought to have wanted to do other than hate you all my life, but I think I have changed my mind about things too, this last half-hour.'"
"But the game for whose presence he kept so keen an outlook was none that figured in the sportsman's calendar as lawful and proper for the chase; Ulrich von Gradwitz patrolled the dark forest in quest of a human enemy."
"The descending twig had slashed the skin of his face, and he had to wink away some drops of blood from his eyelashes before he could take in a general view of the disaster."
Read this sentence from the passage: They also pay 19 percent of what they make to the government, minus the taxes the raw material makers have already paid. Which answer choice is a noun phrase in the sentence?
the raw material makers
have already paid
minus the taxes
pay 19 percent
Read these paragraphs from the story: "For some time I sat in silence. Then a cold shudder ran down my spine. I asked him where he had seen the name. “Oh, I didn’t see it anywhere,” replied Mr. Atkinson. “I wanted some name, and I put down the first that came into my head. Why do you want to know?” “It’s a strange coincidence, but it happens to be mine.” What does James's interaction with Mr. Atkinson reveal about James?
James is unsure of Mr. Atkinson's intent and feels wary of the man.
James is surprised and is certain his name on the headstone is a random occurrence.
James is unnerved to think that something abnormal has taken place.
James is amused by the fact that his name is used on a sample headstone.
Which revision correctly uses an appositive phrase to combine these two sentences? Sonia Sanchez is an American poet. She has written more than one dozen books of poetry.
Sonia Sanchez, an American poet, has written more than one dozen books of poetry.
Sonia Sanchez is an American poet, and who has written more than one dozen books of poetry.
Sonia Sanchez has written more than one dozen books of poetry, she is an American poet.
Sonia Sanchez, who is an American poet, wrote more than one dozen books of poetry.
How does the resolution of Lizabeth’s conflict in “Marigolds” develop the theme?
Lizabeth realizes that Miss Lottie is not mean but a broken person trying to create beauty in her world.
Lizabeth is able to express her deep anger by ripping up all of Miss Lottie’s marigolds.
The late-night outing with her brother brings Lizabeth a sense of companionship.
Lizabeth is able to replace the lost marigolds and bring peace to Miss Lottie’s life.
"I continued, however, at the grammar-school not quite one year, though in that time I had risen gradually from the middle of the class of that year to be the head of it, and farther was removed into the next class above it, in order to go with that into the third at the end of the year." What effect does the word head have on the meaning of this passage?
It reveals how self-important he was.
It shows he was a favorite of the teachers.
It indicates he would be a good preacher.
It demonstrates how intelligent he was.
"I continued, however, at the grammar-school not quite one year, though in that time I had risen gradually from the middle of the class of that year to be the head of it, and farther was removed into the next class above it, in order to go with that into the third at the end of the year." How does the choice of the word head contribute to the passage’s tone?
It creates a sense of hopefulness.
It adds a sense of pride.
It offers a sense of entitlement.
It provides a sense of tradition.
What tone does the following sentence show? "I was better dress’d than ever while in his service, having a genteel new suit from head to foot, a watch and my pockets lin'd with near five pounds sterling in sliver."
Superiority
Creativity
Silliness
Intensity
What is Rainsford’s attitude toward Zaroff?
He is afraid of Zaroff’s lack of self-control.
He believes Zaroff’s behavior is inhumane.
He is in awe of Zaroff’s power.
He questions Zaroff’s sanity.
How does Rainsford’s attitude advance the plot?
He knows Zaroff is unpredictable.
He thinks Zaroff likes to play games.
He realizes he may be the quarry in one of Zaroff’s hunts.
He understands that he is expected to go hunting.
Select the prepositional phrase in this sentence. James told me a story I had never heard until today.
told me
a story
had never heard
until today
Which answer correctly identifies the adjective phrase and the word it modifies in this sentence? My favorite book is tattered and fragile because I have read it many times.
The phrase "tattered and fragile" modifies the word book.
The phrase "favorite book" modifies the word My.
The phrase "many times" modifies the word read.
The phrase "because I have" modifies the word tattered.
Which answer adds an adverb phrase to this sentence? The store gave out samples.
The store gave out samples by the dozen.
The store gave out samples today.
The store gave out samples that would encourage people to buy treats.
The store gave out samples and sold out of pizza.
