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English Unit 1 Revision
English Unit 1 Revision
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1
The villain’s ____________ glare sent chills down everyone’s spine.
sycophant
lackadaisical
banal
malevolent
2
Instead of dreaming big, she took a _____________ approach and focused on what was realistically achievable.
digress
banal
pragmatic
conspire
3
Choose the sentence with the correct placement of
punctuation(s)
.
The American flag has three colours: red, white, and blue.
The American flag has three colours; red, white, and blue.
The American flag has three colours: Red, white, and blue.
The American flag has: three colours. Red, white, and blue.
4
The _________ constantly flattered the boss, hoping to get a promotion.
sycophant
pragmatic
grotesque
inconsequential
5
Choose the sentence with the correct placement of
punctuation(s)
.
I went to San Francisco, California, Reno, Nevada, and Seattle, Washington.
I went to San Francisco California; Reno Nevada; and Seattle Washington.
I went to San Francisco, California; Reno, Nevada; and Seattle, Washington.
I went to San Francisco California, Reno Nevada, and Seattle Washington.
6
Choose the sentence with the correct placement of comma(s).
This is Kenny, my barber.
This,is Kenny my barber.
This, is Kenny, my barber.
This is, Kenny, my barber.
7
Choose the sentence with the correct placement of
punctuation(s)
.
We ask, therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.
We ask: therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.
We ask; therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.
We ask, therefore; that you keep this matter confidential.
8
In order to stay safe during the experiment, all students must ________ to the lab safety rules.
malevolent
adhere
conspire
digress
9
What are your childrens' names?
False
True
10
The teacher tends to _________ during lectures, often telling unrelated stories about her cats.
digress
pragmatic
inconsequential
banal
11
I went to the editor-in-chief's house for dinner last night.
False
True
12
Missing one homework assignment was ______________to his overall grade.
sycophant
banal
inconsequential
grotesque
13
Her husbands’ wallet was full of curious items.
True
False
14
Choose the sentence with the correct placement of
punctuation(s)
.
She said she loved the book, so I gave it to her.
She said she loved the book: so I gave it to her.
She said she loved the book; so, I gave it to her.
She said: she loved the book, so I gave it to her.
15
You may not enter Mr. Harris's office without his permission.
False
True
16
The two students __________ to prank their teacher, but their laughter gave them away.
conspire
banal
adhere
digress
17
The Reynoldses' car has a flat tire, Sal Reynolds told me.
True
False
18
His _______________ attitude toward studying resulted in poor test scores.
digress
sycophant
pragmatic
lackadaisical
19
The Halloween mask was so _____________ that it made the little kids cry.
banal
grotesque
lackadaisical
malevolent
20
Choose the sentence with the correct placement of comma(s).
The Mississippi River which is over 2300 miles long is in the US.
The Mississippi River, which is over 2300 miles long is in the US.
The Mississippi River which is over 2300 miles long, is in the US.
The Mississippi River, which is over 2300 miles long, is in the US.
21
Choose the sentence with the correct placement of
punctuation(s)
.
You asked for forgiveness, he granted it to you.
You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you.
You asked for forgiveness he granted it to you.
You asked for: forgiveness. He granted it to you.
22
Choose the sentence with the correct placement of comma(s).
Nancy read the info about commas, and she earned a perfect score.
Nancy read the info about commas and she earned a perfect score.
Nancy, read the info about commas, and she earned a perfect score.
Nancy read the info about commas and, she earned a perfect score.
23
Choose the sentence with the correct placement of comma(s).
Women, who believe abortions should remain legal held a rally.
Women, who believe abortions should remain legal, held a rally.
Women who believe abortions should remain legal held a rally.
Women who believe abortions should remain legal, held a rally.
24
Her speech was filled with ________ clichés that didn’t inspire anyone.
malevolent
inconsequential
pragmatic
banal
25
Choose the sentence with the correct placement of comma(s).
Ralph Ripley's most popular song, "Under the Pine Tree" is my favourite.
Ralph Ripley's most popular song "Under the Pine Tree", is my favourite.
Ralph Ripley's most popular song "Under the Pine Tree" is my favourite.
Ralph Ripley's most popular song, "Under the Pine Tree", is my favourite.
