English 9 Final Exam Review

Grammar

100

We keep a variety of emergency equipment in the trunk of our car, a first-aid kit, jumper cables, a blanket, a flashlight, and road flares.

A. car a first aid kit

B. car: a first-aid kit

C. car; a first- aid kit

D. As it is

B

200

1. In which sentence below is the phrase that fell apart used correctly?

   1. The table is in the kitchen that fell apart.

   2. The table that fell apart is in the kitchen.

   3. The table is that fell apart in the kitchen.

   4. That fell apart table is in the kitchen.

The table that fell apart is in the kitchen.

300

1. Choose a verb from the list below to correct the subject verb agreement in this sentence.

Both of them walks home from school every day.

1.  is walking

2. was walking

3. Walk

4. has walked

walk

400

1. How can this sentence be corrected for proper punctuation? 

Good writing is never too complex; it thrives on words that are simple and direct. 

1. Good writing is never too complex. But it thrives on words that are simple and direct.

2. Good writing is never too complex, it thrives; on words that are simple and direct.

3. Good writing is never too complex, it thrives on words that are simple and direct.

4. It is correct as is.

Correct as it is.

500

1. Grandfather enjoyed the childrens storys about their visit to the wildlife sanctuary.

   1. childrens’ stories

   2. childrens stories

   3. children’s stories 

   4. As it is 

Childrens' stories.

Figurative Language

100

If a poet attempts to paint a picture for you, as in they describe something in detail so accurately that you can see it in your head, the colors, the feel of it, the smell, what literary term does that match?

Imagery

200

If a poet said that someone was wearing so many layers of clothing that “he looked like a knight in heavy armor,” that would be an example of…

Simile

300

On the other hand, if a poet said that an administrator was a knight charging into the smoke filled building to save students, that would be an example of…

Metaphor

400

 Saying that my grandpa has a “heart of gold” would be an example of…

idiom

500

 A “paragraph” unit in poetry is called a(n)..

 Stanza

Poem Analysis

100

What is the central metaphor in the poem "Mother to Son"?

1. long, joyful journey

2. dark, stormy night

3. dangerous, broken staircase

4. A high-paying job 

dangerous, broken staircase

200

1. What does the "crystal stair" symbolize in the poem?

   1. A life of ease, wealth, and privilege

   2. A cold and lonely existence

   3. A transparent and honest person

   4. A fragile and delicate dream 

A life of ease, wealth, and privilege

300

1. What do "tacks," "splinters," and "boards torn up" represent?

   1. A construction project

   2. Hardships and obstacles in life

   3. The mother's anger

   4. The son's laziness 

Hardships and obstacles in life. 

400

1. Which phrase best describes the tone of the mother?

   1. Encouraging and resilient

   2. Angry and vengeful

   3. Depressed and hopeless

   4. Sarcastic and humorous 

Encouraging and resillient

500

1.  What does "turnin' corners" represent in the poem?

   1. Getting lost in life

   2. Making wrong decisions

   3. Navigating changes or turning points in life

   4. Avoiding responsibilities 

Navigating changes or turning points in life

Writing and Research Skills

100

1. Which of the following is the correct way to format a header in the upper left-hand corner of the first page?

   1. Date, Class Name, Teacher Name, Student Name

   2. Student Name, Class Name, Teacher Name, Date

   3. Page Number, Student Name, Teacher Name, Date

   4. As it is

Date, Class Name, Teacher Name, Student Name

200

1. The MLA makes up all these rules about citing and stuff. What is most likely what MLA stands for?

   1. Mutant Languishing Androids

   2. Mr. Lizard Anger

   3. My Love Abounds

   4. Modern Language Association

1. Modern Language Association

300

1. How should the title of your paper be formatted within the body of an MLA-style paper?

   1. In bold text and capital letters, aligned left 

   2. In regular font, centered of page

   3. Underlined, regular font, center page

   4. As it is

In regular font, centered of page

400

1. Your ______ is a road map for your essay, and should include your stance and two reasons that support it.

   1. Claim

   2. Counterclaim

   3. Conclusion

   4. Thesis

Thesis

500

1. We write a counterclaim…

2. 
   

   1. Because you told us to.

   2. To give more detail about the topic. 

   3. To introduce the topic of our paper.

   4. To acknowledge the other side and tell why they are wrong.

To acknowledge the other side and tell why they are wrong.