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2019 English Final Exam Review
2019 English Final Exam Review
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This review helps students to study for the final exam.
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1
Choose the statement that correctly uses an in-text citation.
B
D
A
C
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Which of the citations is correctly formatted?
D
B
A
C
3
Although my dog can play piano, he doesn't do it well, and nobody asks him for an ecore.
compound sentence
simple sentence
compound-complex sentence
complex sentence
4
All of the following phrases signal a rebuttal sentence EXCEPT -
What this argument doesn't consider is...
This seems convincing at first but...
Critics argue...
While that may be true, what they haven't considered is....
5
A writer would need an in-text citation for all of the following scenarios EXCEPT -
When commenting on the provided evidence
When paraphrasing someone else's ideas
When using someone else's exact words
When summarizing the ideas of a specific text
6
Select the sentence with the correct punctuation.
Ty washed dishes took out the trash and swept the floor.
Ty washed dishes, took out the trash, and swept the floor.
Ty washed dishes, took out the trash and, swept the floor.
Ty washed dishes, took out the trash and swept the floor.
7
Argumentative essays are based on -
Ethical appeals to credibility/ethics
Advertising appeals to persuade consumers
Claims supported with evidence & reasoning (logical appeals)
Emotional appeals & facts to prove that the author is right
8
Where should you place the counterclaim paragraph in an argumentative essay?
before the conclusion
after the intro
after the conclusion
before the intro
9
Who would have the most authority for the topic of The Great Depression?
a high school student who made a video for history class
an avid blogger about historical events on Ask.com
an American history professor at Harvard University
an actress who starred in a film about the Great Depression
10
Which of the following contains a hyperbole?
It's raining cats and dogs.
The fireplace just sits and stares
The shot heard 'round the world.
Life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.
11
Carolyn cooked dinner, so Becky washed the dishes.
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
simple sentence
12
While I was watching the parade, someone stole my wallet.
complex sentence
simple sentence
compound sentence
compound-complex sentence
13
Select the sentence with the correct punctuation.
Percy found a smooth, shiny, round pebble on the beach.
Percy found a smooth, shiny, round, pebble on the beach.
Percy found a smooth shiny round pebble on the beach.
Percy found a smooth, shiny round pebble on the beach.
14
In a perfect world, no more than ______% of your concrete details should be direct quotes.
25
30
10
50
15
Select the sentence with the correct punctuation.
Because he enjoys music, Al bought tickets to the concert.
Because he enjoys music Al bought tickets to the concert.
Because, he enjoys music, Al bought tickets to the concert.
Because, he enjoys music Al bought tickets to the concert.
16
Select the correct version of the works cited entry below.
B
C
A
D
17
A sentence that contains two independent clauses and one dependent clause
simple sentence
compound-complex sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
18
Writers need to use in-text citations for all of the following reasons EXCEPT -
to avoid plagiarism and credit others for their words.
to create a title and a header for the paper
to prove the information in the paper is credible
to show that specific information came from certain sources
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Because most of Hawaii is cooled by winds, visitors rarely complain about the heat.
compound-complex sentence
compound sentence
simple sentence
complex sentence
20
This is a person's position on a particular issue. It is an opinion rather than a fact.
Counterclaim
Claim
Conclusion
Rebuttal
21
An accurate source means all of the following EXCEPT -
its information can be verified in other sources.
its information is biased and full or emotion.
its information is supported by evidence.
its information is free of spelling and grammar errors.
22
Although snow was predicted, the temperature stayed above freezing, so rain is falling instead.
complex sentence
simple sentence
compound-complex sentence
compound sentence
23
Which of the following contains a metaphor?
The road was a ribbon
She smelled like rose
The woods are lovely and deep but I have promises to keep
Go and gather the green leaves on the grass
24
If a research source has a valid purpose or has a trustworthy point of view, that means -
its content is full of opinions but contains very few facts
it's paid for by a political, religious, or cultural group.
it is objective and provides very few opinion statements.
it was made strictly for entertainment purposes.
25
Which of the following contains an idiom?
Life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.
The shot heard 'round the world.
The fireplace just sits and stares
It's raining cats and dogs.
26
Select the sentence with the correct punctuation
During, the night, Kathy dreamed about UFOs.
During, the night Kathy dreamed about UFOs.
During the night, Kathy dreamed about UFOs.
During the night Kathy dreamed about UFOs.
27
Select the sentence with the correct punctuation.
Tim went to Europe for the first time on June 2, 2015.
Tim went to Europe for the first time on June, 2, 2015.
Tim went to Europe for the first time on June, 2 2015.
Tim went to Europe for the first time on June 2 2015.
28
When should you use a direct quote?
Only when your reader needs the original words.
When you aren't sure who the author is.
When the author you're citing is very famous.
All of the time because it's easier to understand.
29
Which urls is NOT always a valid source of information?
.gov
.edu
.org
.com
30
Spring came and went quickly, but I was ready for summer.
complex sentence
simple sentence
compound sentence
compound-complex sentence
31
How should the author for the source appear on the citation template or in a Works Cited entry?
Al-Habaibeh, Amin
Amin Al-Habaibeh
Al-Habaibeh, Amin, The Conversation
Amin Al-Habaibeh, The Conversation
32
A sentence that contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
simple sentence
compound sentence
33
Select the sentence with the correct punctuation.
Mia dreamed of attending Juliard and dancing on Broadway.
Mia dreamed of attending Juliard and, dancing on Broadway.
Mia dreamed of, attending Juliard, and dancing on Broadway.
Mia dreamed of attending Juliard, and dancing on Broadway.
34
Which source of information is the MOST reliable based on currency?
A book written in 2009
A database entry from 2012
A magazine article from 2017
A website last updated this morning
35
San Francisco is built on hills, and some of the streets are quite steep.
compound sentence
compound-complex sentence
complex sentence
simple sentence
36
Don't use an author's last name in the in-text citation if it appears in the sentence.
False
True
37
Barbara was an acrobat in the circus.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
38
Which of the following contains an example of alliteration?
Go and gather the green leaves on the grass
The woods are lovely and deep but I have promises to keep
The road was a ribbon
She smelled like rose
39
You should use an in-text citation for all of the following EXCEPT -
common knowledge facts
a statistic
a direct quote
a paraphrase
40
A sentence that contains only one independent clause
compound sentence
complex sentence
compound-complex sentence
simple sentence
41
A sentence that contains one independent clause and one dependent clause
simple sentence
compound sentence
compound-complex sentence
complex sentence
42
What is the purpose of a counterclaim paragraph?
Develop the argument outlined in the introduction
Introduce the topic and state the purpose of the essay
Explain why the opposite side of the argument is wrong.
Summarize the content and purpose of your essay
43
Select the sentence with the correct punctuation.
Wendy baked two, delicious, apple, pies for the bake sale.
Wendy baked two delicious, apple pies for the bake sale.
Wendy baked two, delicious, apple pies for the bake sale.
Wendy baked two delicious apple pies for the bake sale.
44
Which of the following statements would require a citation?
No two humans have the same fingerprint.
The average American watches 6 hrs of tv or videos each day.
There are no words that rhyme with orange.
You can not talk and inhale simultaneously.
45
Select the sentence with the correct punctuation.
Charlotte will not run in the race unless, she feels better.
Charlotte will not run in the race unless she feels better.
Charlotte will not run in the race, unless she feels better.
Charlotte will not run, in the race unless she feels better.
46
The last car of the poky, old freight train is just now coming into view.
compound sentence
simple sentence
compound-complex sentence
complex sentence
47
Select the correct version of the works cited entry below.
C
A
B
D
48
Choose the statement that correctly uses an in-text citation.
A
B
D
C
49
Which of the following contains personification?
It's raining cats and dogs.
The fireplace just sits and stares
Life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.
The shot heard 'round the world.
50
Which of the following contains a simile?
She smelled like rose
The road was a ribbon
Go and gather the green leaves on the grass
The woods are lovely and deep but I have promises to keep