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Review information from Modules 1, 2 & 3 for the Semester 1 Exam.
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1
The house on the corner had fallen into a state of decay. Which replacements for decay have a positive connotation?
Rot
Festering
Disrepair
Decomposition
2
Best transition word: By the end of the trip, we did everything on our list. ____________, it was the perfect vacation.
However
Overall
Nevertheless
Otherwise
3
Jonah's confidence about the upcoming tryouts was almost arrogant. Which word has the most negative connotation?
Upcoming
Confidence
Arrogant
Almost
4
Which transition word best introduces a contrast?
Similarly
Evidently
Furthermore
However
5
Which section of a narrative shows the protagonist deciding to solve a problem?
Rising action
Climax
Resolution
Exposition
6
Which transition phrase best introduces a supporting idea?
In contrast
To begin with
On this occasion
In spite of
7
What is the best use of Wikipedia for a research project?
As a starting place to find links to other resources
As a website to be avoided at all times
As a quotable, reliable source of information
As a resource that can be quoted without reference
8
Which section of a narrative reveals the theme?
Resolution
Rising action
Climax
Exposition
9
Which sentence below is correctly punctuated?
My sister Laura, who has a loose tooth will be going on the trip tomorrow.
My sister Laura who has a loose tooth, will be going on the trip tomorrow.
My sister Laura, who has a loose tooth, will be going on the trip tomorrow.
My sister Laura who has a loose tooth will be going on the trip tomorrow.
10
Choose the best transition word: The day started out cold and rainy. _________, we arrived at the mall soggy and chilly.
As a result
Regardless
For example
However
11
Which sentence below is correctly punctuated?
After the party which was held at the office, we cleaned up confetti.
After the party which was held at the office we cleaned up confetti,
After the party, which was held at the office, we cleaned up confetti.
After the party, which was held at the office we cleaned up confetti.
12
Which form of punctuation is best suited for restrictive clauses within a sentence?
Commas
No punctuation
Parenthesis
Dashes
13
You must be pleased since you are almost as jubilant as I am. Which word provides a clue to the meaning of jubilant?
since
Pleased
Almost
must
14
What is the purpose of informational writing?
To give readers specific information about a topic.
To tell an entertaining story
To argue an important or controversial issue
To convince readers to take action
15
She had a childish quality that made her seem younger than she really was. Which word has a negative connotation?
Quality
Seem
Really
Childish
16
What do broken links on a website tell us?
They suggest the website has been hacked or may have a virus.
They suggest the content may have a bias or be suspect.
They suggest the website hasn't been updated recently.
They suggest the author is not knowledgeable about the subject.
17
Which sentence below is correctly punctuated?
Students, who have signed permission slips, will be allowed to participate.
Students who have signed permission slips will be allowed to participate.
Students, who have signed permission slips will be allowed to participate.
Students who have signed permission slips, will be allowed to participate.
18
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Our team won the championship-the state championship-this year.
Our team won, the championship the state championship, this year.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Our team won—the championship—the state championship this year.
19
His relaxed attitude about studying for the exam resulted in a failing grade. Which word has a negative connotation?
Exam
Attitude
Relaxed
studying
20
Which of the following is true of informational writing?
The author only provides general information.
The thesis is an author's idea that is being supported with valid evidence.
The author can include information from non-experts
The author's thesis does not need support.
21
Which resource will help you to pronounce a word correctly?
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Dictionary
Glossary
22
Because of her coming vacation, Aunt Betsy was
frugal
with any extra money she had. What is a synonym for
frugal?
Extravagant: spending more than necessary
Greedy: marked by a selfish desire
Shabby: ungenerous; unfair
Thrifty: given to good management of money
23
Which of the following is not correctly punctuated?
The dog that has brown and white fur was just adopted.
I went to camp with Joey Campbell, who lived next door.
Jonathan, who graduated with you, has already gotten a job.
The lady in the red coat who just left the building gave me a hug.
24
Jason tapping the desk in class annoying. Which replacements for annoying have a negative connotation?
Irritating
Engaging
Riveting
Intriguing
25
Which sentence below is correctly punctuated?
Paul left his picture, the one with the gold frame when he left last week.
Paul left his picture the one with the gold frame when he left last week.
Paul left his picture, the one with the gold frame, when he left last week.
Paul left his picture the one with the gold frame, when he left last week.
26
You are working on a research project about sinkholes in Florida. Which website would be the best choice for facts.
www.claimsjournal.com
www.usgs.gov/edu/sinkholes
www.sinkholeattorney.com
www.abovetopsecret.org/sinkholediscovered
27
Julie was most anxious waiting for the final exam to begin. Which replacements for
anxious
have a negative connotation?
Restless
Distraught
Bothered
Squeamish
28
The nomadic tribes move to a new location each season. Which word provides a clue to the meaning of nomadic?
Location
New
Move
Season
29
Which of the following usually appears in an introduction?
The main idea or thesis for the article
Supporting charts and graphs
Details and facts supporting the main idea
Examples, data, and expert testimony
30
What does the body of an informational article usually contain?
Support for the main idea or thesis
The thesis statement or main idea in the body paragraphs
Summary of all the article's key points
Overview of the article's topic
31
What is one way to evaluate the validity of a website for use in a research paper?
Look at polling features
Count the number of images
Look at the title
Consider its purpose
32
Which resource helps you find synonyms when you write?
Thesaurus
Glossary
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
33
After the devastating loss, the team was
despondent
riding home on the bus. What does
despondent
mean?
Worthless: lacking value or worth
Distorted: twisted out of true meaning or proportion
Dejected: feeling sadness and lack of hope
Humble: courteously respectful
34
We should stop this competition before the rivalry gets out of hand. Which word provides a clue to the meaning rivalry?
Stop
Hand
before
Competition
35
Which form of punctuation is best suited for non-restrictive clauses that may include surprising information?
Parentheses
No punctuation
Dashes
Commas
36
Which resource will help you understand the meaning of a word?
Glossary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Dictionary
37
Which transition phrase best introduces a comparison?
At this time
Similarly
In brief
In addition
38
After the long discussion with her parents, Alison sat in her room,
brooding
about her choices. What does
brooding
mean?
Dismissing: to reject serious consideration of something
Pondering: to give serious and careful thought to something
Sulking: remaining silent in an offended mood
Daydreaming: fantasizing while awake
39
Best transition: Day 3 offered blue skies, a beautiful, and tasty lunch.____, it was the best day of the trip.
For example
On the other hand
Similarly
Summing up
40
In an informational article, what supports the thesis statement?
Personal experience of the author
Facts, details, and explanations related to the thesis
General information from sources like Wikipedia
The opinion of a non-expert
41
Which form of punctuation is best suited for including an example within a sentence?
No punctuation
Commas
Parentheses
Dashes
42
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Joe who has a cast on his leg is going to the arcade with me today.
Joe who has a cast on his leg is going to the arcade with me, today.
Joe, who has a cast on his leg, is going to the arcade with me today.
Joe who has a cast, on his leg, is going to the arcade with me today.
43
Which section of a narrative introduces the protagonist?
Rising action
Falling action
Exposition
Climax
44
A comparison and contrast article is best for which of the following?
When an argument is especially heated
When a single subject is extremely complicated
When there are narrative elements to explain
When there are two related subjects to discuss or review
45
Which sentence below is correctly punctuated?
All seventh-grade students including those in the library, should come.
All seventh-grade students, including those in the library should come.
All seventh-grade students, including those in the library, should come.
All seventh grade students including those in the library should come.
