Three Week Test #2: Review

Lets Write the Right Way, Alright?

100

What point of view is a personal narrative told from?

a). First person point of view.
b). Second person point of view.
c). Third person point of view.

a). First person point of view.

200

During which stage of the writing process does the author check for correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and proper format?

a). Prewriting Stage
b). Publishing Stage
c). Revising Stage
d). Editing Stage

d). Editing Stage

300

A direct quote, saying, or question are all possible ways to start an introduction. Why might an author choose to begin his or her essay this way?

a). To confuse readers.
b). To hook readers into wanting to read more.
c). To get a good grade.
d). Authors should actually start their essays by saying "This essay is about..."

b). To hook readers into wanting to read more.

400

When creating a title for your essay, which grammatical rule must the author follow?

a). Capitalize every letter in the title: THE BEST DAY EVER
b). Capitalize the first letter of each word in the title: The Best Day Ever
c). Keep all letters lowercase: the best day ever
d). Only capitalize the first letter of the first word: The best day ever

b). Capitalize the first letter of each word in the title: The Best Day Ever

500

Adding details, altering word choice, and changing sentences to "show and not tell" are all made during which stage of the writing process?

a). Revising Stage
b). Publishing Stage
c). Drafting Stage
d). Prewriting Stage

a). Revising Stage

Can We Agree to Agree?

100

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct Subject/Verb Agreement?

a). The pep squad deserves some recognition.
b). We was watching the football game.
c). Ms. Smith ride her bike to school everyday.
d). James and Joyce enjoys going to the the mall.

a). The pep squad deserves some recognition.

200

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct Pro-Noun/Antecedent agreement?

a). Mr. Whitaker enjoyed her supper.
b). The girls need their uniforms.
c). Each student must turn in their work.
d). Anyone can enjoy their homework if they try.

b). The girls need their uniforms.

300

How can we correct the following sentence?

Every student at Norview Middle School will have their picture taken by the end of 2nd quarter.

a). Change "their" to his.
b). Make the "N" in Norview lowercase.
c). Change "their" to "his or her."
d). No correction needed.

c). Change "their" to "his or her."

400

How can we correct the following sentence?

The colors in the painting is vivid.

a). Change the "is" to "was"
b). Change the "is" to "are"
c). No corrections needed.

b). Change the "is" to "are"

500

Witnesses watched with their mouths open.

Which word in is the pronoun?

a). Witnesses
b). Mouths
c). Their
d). There is no pro-noun in this sentence.

c). Their

Too Much, Too Little (Sentences)

100

Went to school yesterday.

This is an example of a:

a). Fragment because it is missing the predicate.
b). Complete sentence.
c). Fragment because it is missing the subject.
d). A run-on sentence.

c). Fragment because it is missing the subject.

200

The annual city picnic is sponsored by the city council the picnic is in May.

What is a correct way to write the above run-on sentence?

a). The annual city picnic is sponsored by the city council, the picnic is in May.
b). The annual city picnic is sponsored by the city council; and the the picnic is in May.
c). The annual city picnic is sponsored by the city council. The picnic is in May.
d). No corrections needed.

c).The annual city picnic is sponsored by the city council. The picnic is in May.

300

Which of the following sentences is written INCORRECTLY?

a). The boy began fishing, he caught nothing.
b). The boy began fishing, but he caught nothing.
c). The boy began fishing; he caught nothing.
d). The boy began fishing. He caught nothing.

a). The boy began fishing, he caught nothing. Currently this sentence reads as a run-on. You must add the necessary changes as seen in answers B, C, and D for it to be correct.

400

DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!

The crazy group of kids.

What is the error of the above sentence and how can we fix it?

a). Fragment; add a subject
b). Fragment; add a predicate.
c). Run-on; include a comma and conjunction.
d). No correction needed.

b). Fragment; add a predicate.
For example: The crazy group of kids began dancing.

500

The members of SGA are elected by voters everyone in the school is expected to vote.

How can we fix the above run-on sentence?

a).The members of SGA are elected by voters, everyone in the school is expected to vote.
b).The members of SGA are elected by voters, and everyone in the school is expected to vote.
c).The members of SGA are elected by voters. everyone in the school is expected to vote.
d). No corrections needed.

b).The members of SGA are elected by voters, and everyone in the school is expected to vote.
Add a comma and a conjunction! :)

You're So Grammatic!

100

Ms. Kissmans class has a lot of great students.

Which of the following options corrects the grammatical error in this sentence?

a). Ms. Kissmans' class has a lot of great students.
b). Ms. Kissman's class has a lot of great students.
c). Ms. kissman's class has a lot of great students.
d). No correction needed.

b). Ms. Kissman's class has a lot of great students.

200

My favorite sports include basketball volleyball and tennis.

How is the sentence suppose to be written?

a). My favorite sports include basketball, volleyball, and tennis.
b). My favorite sports include basketball and volleyball and tennis.
c). My favorites sports include basketball; volleyball; tennis.
d). My fav. sports are b-ball, v-ball, and tennis. LOL! :)

a).My favorite sports include basketball, volleyball, and tennis.

300

Ms. Kissman do you have a pen I can borrow?

How can we correct this sentence?

a). Ms Kissman do you have a pen, I can borrow?
b). Ms. Kissman, do you have pen I can borrow.
c). Ms. Kissman, do you have a pen I can borrow?
d). No corrections needed.

c).Ms. Kissman, do you have a pen I can borrow?

400

My favorite instrument the trumpet has a long history.

How can we correct this sentence?

a). My favorite instrument the trumpet, has a long history.
b). My favorite instrument, the trumpet, has a long history.
c). My favorite, instrument the trumpet, has a long history.
d). No correction needed.

b). My favorite instrument, the trumpet, has a long history.

500

Greg sat in the small, green kitchen.

How can we correct this sentence?

a). Greg sat, in the small green kitchen.
b). Greg sat in the small green kitchen.
c). Greg sat in the small, green, kitchen.
d). No corrections needed.

d). No corrections needed.

WILD CARD

100

My younger sibling is a monster!

This is an example of a:
a). Simile
b). Metaphor
c). Personification
d). Hyperbole

b). Metaphor

200

My puppy is the smallest puppy in the entire world! The starred adjective is used in its superlative form.

What is this adjective's basic form and comparative form?

a). small; smaller
b). tiny; tinier
c). small; smallish
d). smaller; more small

a). small; smaller.

300

Jessie was as quiet as a mime.

This sentence is an example of:

a). Personification
b). Hyperbole
c). Simile
d). Metaphor

c). Simile

400

The flowers waltzed in the gentle breeze.

This sentence is an example of:

a). Metaphor
b). Hyperbole
c). Personification
d). Simile

c). Personification

500

In the conclusion of your personal narrative essays, you were to explain what you learned from your experience. Which of the following story elements does your conclusion emphasize?
a). Plot
b). Setting
c). Characters
d). Theme

d). Theme