Organization
Precision of Vocabulary
Point-of-View
Theme/ Character
Mixed Bag: Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling
100
Which paragraph structure would be best to use in an essay about the life of Abraham Lincoln? a) cause and effect b) spatial c) compare and contrast d) chronological
D) chronological
100
Read this sentence. Today, proud Mexicans recognize THERE achievement with its parades, music, arts, and crafts displays, food, and dancing. What is the correct way to write the capitalized word? a) their achievement b) they’re achievement c) your achievement d) leave as is
A) their achievement
100
(Refer to “Story of an Hour”) Which words from the text help identify the point of view from which the story was written? A. Heart trouble, great care B. Josephine, Brently C. amazed, cry D. she, her
D. she, her
100
How do Mrs. Mallard's actions explain what type of woman she was? A) Her shrieking in joy at the news of her husband’s death reveals a woman who is eager to live a life of independence. B) Her sudden death shows the reader that she is a frail, depressed woman whose heart could take no more surprises. C) Her sister running to help and insisting on coming into the room demonstrates that Mrs. Mallard is a dependent woman who relies on the help of others. D) Crying out the instant of hearing tragic news about a spouse could only be done by someone who is deeply in love.
B) Her sudden death shows the reader that she is a frail, depressed woman whose heart could take no more surprises.
100
What is the best way to write this sentence? I love Sundays because I can go to the swap meet at the orange county fairgrounds. a) I love Sundays because I can go to the Swamp Meet at the Orange County fairgrounds. b) I love Sundays because I can go to the swap meet at the Orange County Fairgrounds. c) I love Sundays because I can go to the Swamp Meet at the Orange County Fairgrounds. d) I love Sundays because I can go to the swap meet at the Orange County fairgrounds.
B) I love Sundays because I can go to the swap meet at the Orange County Fairgrounds.
200
(Refer to Cinco de Mayo) Which word could best provide a transition in sentence 5 that would unify its ideas with the previous sentences? a) Unfortunately b) Surprisingly c) Originally d) Furthermore
B) Surprisingly
200
Read this sentence: I love to go to the movies, TO. What is the correct way to write the capitalized word? a) too b) two c) into d) leave as is
a) too
200
(Refer to “Story of an Hour”) How would this passage change if it had been written by Mrs. Mallard? a) We would have known earlier on that her husband was not actually killed in the accident. b) There would have been an increased sense of sorrow. c) The resolution of the story (dying of heart disease) would not have been revealed. d) We would not have known that she felt relief at the news of her husband’s death.
c) The resolution of the story (dying of heart disease) would not have been revealed.
200
Based on the passage, what is the best way to describe how Mrs. Mallard feels shortly after receiving the news of her husband’s death? A) Devastation B) Liberation C) Confusion D) Anger/Disgust
B) Liberation
200
What is the correct punctuation for the capitalized part of the sentence? WHEN I GET SICK, MY MOM ALWAYS GOES OUT OF HER WAY to make me homemade chicken noodle soup. A. When I get sick my mom always goes out of her way B) When I get sick, my mom, always goes out of her way C) When I get sick my mom always goes out of her way, D) When I get sick my mom, always goes out of her way
B) When I get sick, my mom, always goes out of her way
300
(Refer to Cinco de Mayo) Read this sentence. Although many people believe Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day, this is incorrect. Where would be the best place to add this sentence in the passage? a) before sentence 7 b) after sentence 4 c) after sentence 1 d) after sentence 7
C) after sentence 1
300
Read this sentence: Ms. Fletcher and Ms. Sullivan parked their cars over THERE. What is the correct way to write the capitalized word? a) their b) they’re c) they’re are d) leave as is
D) leave as is
300
(Refer to “Story of an Hour”) The point of view of the story can best be described as a) First person b) Third person limited c) Third person objective d) Third person omniscient
B) Third person limited
300
The MAIN theme of this passage is the conflict between A) Love and devotion within a marriage B) Dependence in marriage and independence in solitude C) Husband and wife D) Good news and bad news
B) Dependence in marriage and independence in solitude
300
Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly? A) “Are you sure you know about quotation marks?” Mrs. Sullivan and Ms. Fletcher asked. B) “Are you sure you know about quotation marks? Mrs. Sullivan and Ms. Fletcher asked.” C) Are you sure you know about quotation marks? “Mrs. Sullivan and Ms. Fletcher asked. D) Are you sure you know about quotation marks? Mrs. Sullivan and Ms. Fletcher asked.
A) “Are you sure you know about quotation marks?” Mrs. Sullivan and Ms. Fletcher asked.
400
Read this sentence. Although the French did eventually succeed in ruling Mexico from 1864 to 1867, Cinco de Mayo celebrates the courage of the determined yet outnumbered Mexican militia. Which transition word would best replace the first word in this complex sentence? a) Because b) Since c) For example d) Leave as is
D) Leave as is
400
(Refer to Cinco de Mayo) Which word best replaces the word GREAT in sentence 6 to make the meaning more precise? a) amazing b) determined c) exhausted d) brave
b) determined
400
The main difference between first person and third person point of view is a) First person point of view is told by someone who is in the story. b) Third person point of view is told by someone who is in the story. c) First person and third person are both told by someone who is in the story, but first person can only read one mind, whereas third person can read all minds. d) First person is only told by one person, but third person is told by multiple people.
A) First person point of view is told by someone who is in the story
400
Based upon the passage, how does Mrs. Mallard feel about marriage? A) Marriage is a life-long commitment that surpasses death. B) Marriage is a bond that brings two people in love together in equality. C) Marriage is stifling. D) Marriage is a partnership through good and bad, sickness and health.
C) Marriage is stifling.
400
Which sentence is punctuated correctly? A) Sheila was nervous because she didn’t study adequately for the test. B) Sheila was nervous, because she didn’t study adequately for the test. C) Sheila was nervous, because, she didn’t study adequately for the test. D) Sheila was nervous because, she didn’t study adequately for the test.
Sheila was nervous because she didn’t study adequately for the test.
500
(Refer to Cinco de Mayo) What is the best way to rewrite the last sentence? a) Parades, music, arts and crafts, and food make Mexicans proud of Cinco de Mayo. b) Today, proud Mexicans recognize this achievement with parades, music, arts and crafts, and food. c) Mexicans today recognize this achievement with parades, music, arts and crafts, and food. d) Leave as is.
B) Today, proud Mexicans recognize this achievement with parades, music, arts and crafts, and food.
500
(Refer to Cinco de Mayo) Which word(s) best replaces the word CELEBRATES in sentence 2 to make the meaning more precise? a) takes the place of b) commemorates c) establishes d) leave as is
B) commemorates
500
When the story is told by an outside person who can read all characters’ minds, it is called a) First person b) Third person limited c) Third person objective d) Third person omniscient
D) Third person omniscient
500
What common theme does the passage illustrate? A) Love surpasses death B) A sick heart can only take so much sorrow. C) Independence is a forbidden joy. D) Marriage is not always between two people in love.
D) Marriage is not always between two people in love.
500
Which sentence is written correctly? A) “I’m pretty sure,” she interrupted, I was supposed to be home an hour ago.” B) I’m pretty sure, she interrupted, “I was supposed to be home an hour ago.” C) “I’m pretty sure,” she interrupted, “I was supposed to be home an hour ago. D) “I’m pretty sure,” she interrupted, “I was supposed to be home an hour ago.”
D) “I’m pretty sure,” she interrupted, “I was supposed to be home an hour ago.”
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