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Semester Test Review
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Some of the toughest questions on the Semester Test are here for review. How will you do this time?
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1
Our ________ neighbor always looks at us from her picture window while we play in our backyard.
curious
nosy
interested
observant
2
Last night's television show about the stars was really _______ to watch. (most vivid)
decent
fascinating
convincing
interesting
3
ATHLETE : FIT
dog : energetic
priest : religious
chef : fat
dancer : intelligent
4
Jim expresses his concern about failing the exam to his teacher.
Can I have a retake if I mess up this time?
You didn't give me enought time to study for the test.
I'm concerned about this test. Can you help me?
Why do I have to take the test? I'll tell you what I know?
5
Which of the following methods is the correct way to sequence a paper?
introduction, body, conclusion
3 main points, conclusion
introduction, conclusion
introduction, main idea, conclusion
6
SUNSCREEN : SKIN
grass : house
magic : children
faith : country
armor : body
7
What words would you use to describe a walk along the beach?
All of the answers would work.
Very hot; yummy water; clean cars
Nice umbrellas; cool shoes; hot rocks
Salty air; cool sand; high waves
8
MICROWAVE : HEAT
refrigerator : cool
freezer : cook
fireplace : destroy
sink : organize
9
Which of the following techniques could you use to enhance a narrative about boat racing?
An explanation of why people participate in boat racing
A description of the history of boat racing
A first person description of boat racing
A description of the previous boat racing champions
10
OPTIMISM : PESIMISSM
maturity : youth
motivation : dedication
success : failure
food : hunger
11
Jim is telling his boss that he will be late. What would be the best way to say that?
Stupid traffic - I will be late.
Traffic is congested today, so I may be late.
Stuck in this awful traffic again. I ain't coming in now.
I hate traffic; I'm gonna be late today.
12
Tie : Neck
Ring: Bracelet
Belt: Head
Shoe : Toe
Glove: Hand
13
Which sentence uses pronouns correctly?
Grandma welcomed her and I with a warm hug.
My sister and I took a trip to grandma's house.
My sister and me took a trip to grandma's house.
Grandma welcomed she and I with a warm hug.
14
SPAGHETTI : PASTA
lettuce : green
ketchup : condiment
cereal : dairy
bacon : pig
15
When the game was over, the hockey players could not believe that they ________ were champions.
themselves
they
himself
her
16
Samantha loves to meet new people and talks to everyone. ________, Marty is very quiet and shy.
On one hand
On the other hand
Likewise
Finally
17
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
Uncle Samuel took us to visit Uncle Joshua and them.
Uncle Samuel took we to visit Uncle Joshua and she.
Uncle Samuel took us to visit Uncle Joshua and he.
Uncle Samuel took us to visit Uncle Joshua and they.
18
Mike paid for his new bike himself with his allowance.
reflexive
subject
intensive
possessive
19
The team lost _____ first game of the season.
its
them
his
their
20
The team lost
their
first game of the season.
possessive
reflexive
intensive
subject
21
Which sentence is written correctly?
Sand castle building is serious business for she.
Sand castle building is serious business for he.
Sand castle building is serious business for we.
Sand castle building is serious business for us.
22
Sally had had an argument with her brothers and didn't want to play with __________.
them
his
they
he
23
We should help ourselves to the pizza since it is so late.
subject
reflexive
possessive
intensive
24
Choose the sentence that most vividly describes the scene.
The snow lit up as the sun rose in the morning.
The sun's light made the snow on the mountain shine.
The snow glistened with reflections of the sun's rays.
The mountain was covered with lots of snow and other stuff.
25
Which of the following would you NOT include in the beginning of a story about a morning run?
Description of the shoes you wore for your run
Description of the weather during your morning run
Description of the trails that you will be running
Description of how you felt at the last stretch of your run
26
Choose the sentence in which the italicized pronoun agrees with its antecedent.
If they want to be a great athlete, you have to work hard.
To support the football team, we need to give them money.
Philip ran with Sarah, but them were faster than she was.
Some of the students did't agree with her teacher's grading.
27
Proudly, I, __________, accepted the award for perfect school attendance.
myself
herself
me
themselves
28
Joe and me are writing partners for the school newspaper.
Joe and I are writing partners for the school newspaper.
Me and Joe are writing partners for the school newspaper.
Joe and me are writing partners, for the school newspaper.
I and Joe are writing partners for the school newspaper.
29
Summer is my favorite season because they is always so sunny outside.
it's
its
there
it
30
Choose the sentence in which the italicized pronoun agrees with its antecedent.
All of the members of the team give his best performances.
Jim and I didn't enjoy the movie; they felt it was boring.
Donna loves to put lots of hot sauce on her food.
A person needs their full attention to do well on tests.
31
The rabbit was in the cage, but now
it
is gone.
correct as is
its
it's
they
32
Which transition would be used to show a comparison or a contrasting idea?
rather
first of all
as usual
after all
33
When she saw her grade on the science test, Felicia's expression changed from worried to
glad
.
happy
cheerful
triumphant
contented
34
Transitions: First, ______, Then, Finally
Next
Second
Then
Last
35
What would you include in a narrative about someone’s first birthday celebration?
A description of the morning leading up to the party
A detailed list of all the child's gifts
Description of the child while he is blowing out the candle
A description of what the child's guests are wearing
