9th Final Review

Words in Context

100

Jasmine suspended her operations until the storm ended. The term to define "suspended" in this context is... A. Hung in the air B. Stopped C. Kept out D. Tied down

B. Stopped

200

The impartial judge did not judge the man based on his race. Which word is the best replacement for "impartial"? A. Experienced B. Wise C. Undecided D. Unbiased

D. Unbiased

300

It was a perfunctory quality of his work that caused him to fail the class, when all you really needed to do to pass was try. Which word is the best replacement for "perfunctory"? A. Lazy B. Messy C. Incomplete D. Missing

A. Lazy

400

The irrevocable handshake served to seal the business merger. Which word is the best replacement for "irrevocable"? A. Requisite B. Traditional C. Respectful D. Permanent

D. Permanent

500

In the same way that the arrival of mechanical equipment meant fewer farm jobs, the advent of the computer has led to fewer manufacturing jobs. Which two words best help you to understand the meaning of ADVENT? A. Same B. Fewer C. Meant D. Arrival

D. Arrival

Theme

100

The best possible theme for "Banana Popsicle" is A. We all have the desire for love B. Holding on to something too close is bad for you C. One has to let loved ones be free D. We tend to obsess about people we love

C. One has to let loved ones be free

200

The best theme for "Gift of the Magi" is A. You need to sacrifice for the ones you love. B. Love is the greatest possession C. Poverty cannot stand in the way of love D. Not all sacrifices for love are worth it

B. Love is the greatest possession

300

What is the best theme for "West Side Story"? A. Family feuds cannot stand in the way of true love B. Love transcends language barriers C. Love can alter a person's previous beliefs D. Love can overcome cultural differences

D. Love can overcome cultural differences

400

All of the following are themes of "Angela's Ashes" EXCEPT A. It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all B. Love can help us make it through our most trying times C. Love is worth sacrificing important things for.

C. Love is worth sacrificing important things for.

500

What is the best theme from "The Necklace?" A. You shouldn't get your hopes up. B. Good looks are helpful in life. C. You should be grateful for what you have D. Wanting for something so much can be damaging to you and your relationships.

D. Wanting for something so much can be damaging to you and your relationships.

Author's Purpose

100

Which of the following would best support the claim that life on Mars is a possibility? A. A literary journal with a Mars theme. B. The testimonies of leading Mars experts. C. Laboratory reports on the soil and atmospheric conditions of Mars. D. Long range communications between the Mars Rover and earth.

C. Laboratory reports on the soil and atmospheric conditions of Mars.

200

Identifying the author's purpose. Read the following passage and answer the question. Lisa always looked forward to the fall because of the Harvest Festival. Of course, she loved the rides, but she really enjoyed the shows. This year would be the best. Lisa had a special opportunity to perform in the talent show. The author's purpose is to A. entertain. B. persuade. C. inform. D. create a mysterious mood.

C. Inform

300

Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked. However, gorillas usually don't have to fight other animals because of their impressive size. The author believes that A. Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals. B. Gorillas are mean animals. C. Gorillas don't like other animals. D. Gorillas communicate well with other animals.

A. Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.

400

What is the author's purpose in the following passage? I don't think that students should be paid for good grades. Students should just want to get good grades. It's also not fair to kids who work hard but don't always get good grades on tests. A. To entertain B. To inform C. To persuade

C. To persuade

500

In, "Why We Love: The Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love" the author's purpose is to A. Inform the reader about all types of love. B. Persuade the reader to fall in love. C. Entertain the readers with the author's personal experiences. D. Inform the reader about the science in romantic love.

D. Inform the reader about the science in romantic love.

Central Idea

100

What is the central idea of this passage. Don't wait for your company to send you to school. Determine your needs and ask about the company's training program. If they don't have one, sign up for classes at a local college. When it comes to your profession, you should be a lifelong learner. Put a high priority on learning new skills and on personal growth and professional development. Learn new software technology and improve interpersonal and writing skills. A. Don't wait for your company to send you to school. B. Determine your needs and ask about the company's training program. C. When it comes to your profession, you should be a lifelong learner. D. Learn new software technology and improve interpersonal and writing skills.

C. When it comes to your profession, you should be a lifelong learner.

200

Determine the central idea of this passage. Congratulations! You have been offered a job. The time has come to negotiate your salary. The question to ask yourself is: "How much am I worth?" Your answer will likely affect the outcome of your salary negotiation. The point is, in order to negotiate the best possible salary, you must convince both yourself and the employer of the value that you will bring to the job. A. You have been offered a job. B. The time has come to negotiate your salary. C. The question to ask yourself is: "How much am I worth?" D. The point is, in order to negotiate the best possible salary, you must convince both yourself and the employer of the value that you will bring to the job.

D. The point is, in order to negotiate the best possible salary, you must convince both yourself and the employer of the value that you will bring to the job.

300

Determine the central idea of the passage. Passing fears are common in early childhood. Many 2- to 4-year-olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs. By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark. Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures. A. Passing fears are common in early childhood. B. Many 2- to 4-year olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs. C. By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark. D. Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures.

A. Passing fears are common in early childhood.

400

Adolescents tend to choose friends who are like them, and friends influence each other to become even more alike. Friends are usually the same race and have similar status within the peer group. Male adolescents tend to have many friends, but the friendships are rarely close ones. Among teenage girls, friendships are fewer but much closer, and they provide a great deal of emotional support. The stated main idea sentence is A. Adolescents tend to choose friends who are like them, and friends influence each other to become even more alike. B. Friends are usually the same race, and have similar status within the peer group. C. Male adolescents tend to have many friends, but the friendships are rarely close ones.

A. Adolescents tend to choose friends who are like them, and friends influence each other to become even more alike.

500

Is it an ant, you wonder, or a termite? Ants resemble termites, but they are quite different and can be easily distinguished. In contrast to termites, ants are usually dark in color, are hard bodied, and have constriction between the thorax and abdomen. Also, ants and termites belong to different orders. The stated main idea sentence is A. Is it an ant, you wonder, or a termite? B. Ants resemble termites, but they are quite different and can be easily distinguished. C. Also, ants and termites belong to different orders.

B. Ants resemble termites, but they are quite different and can be easily distinguished.

Tone/Connotation

100

What is the tone of the following passage? The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room. A. Eerie B. Sarcastic C. Passionate D. Humorous

D. Humorous

200

A test question asks you to determine the connotation of a word. What is that question asking you to do? A. To define the word. B. To find the emotional weight of the word. C. To find a synonym for the word. D. To find an antonym for the word.

B. To find the emotional weight of the word.

300

Choose the word with the more negative connotation. A woman ran her fingers across the ____________________ fabric. A. overpriced B. expensive C. fancy

A. Overpriced

400

The teacher said that she was persistent in her attempts to raise her grade. Based on the connotation of the word persistent, what do you think the teacher meant? A. She is a good student who is trying to get her grade up. B. She is a student who doesn't know when to quit. C. She is a student who waited to the last minute and is annoying the teacher. D. She is already a straight-A student.

A. She is a good student who is trying to get her grade up.

500

Which tone is represented in the following passage? Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly! A. Calm B. Annoyed C. Scary D. Excited

D. Excited