Download Practice Semester Exam English II

PRACTICE EXAM
English II
Semester One
Use this study guide as a practice semester exam. Take the test and answer
each of the questions, and then go back and check your work with the answer
key. Find the question that you missed, and go back to the lesson the question
came from and review the concepts until you feel comfortable with the lesson
material.
Please remember that the semester exam will not be as long as this practice
exam. The first semester Exam for English II is around fifty questions, and
consists of multiple choice, matching, multiple select, true/false, and possibly
essay questions.
ODYSSEYWARE ACADEMY
Unit 1: READING, WRITING, AND SPEAKING
Lesson 1: Language in Motion: Vocabulary
Identify terms in context based on changes in words and word origins
1. What does it mean to Anglicize a word?
a. to use a word no longer commonly used in a language
b. to borrow a word from another language
c. to make a borrowed word resemble English in pronunciation, spelling, or form
d. to trace the changes in meaning and form of word
Lesson 2: Language in Motion: Word Meaning
Identify terms in context based on changes in word meaning and pronunciation; identify the use of
morphemes
2. Identify the type of change illustrated: The word gaudy originally had a positive connotation
meaning „joy and rejoicing‟ but eventually changed to mean „showy and tasteless‟.
a. amelioration
b. generalization
c. pejoration
d. specialization
3. Identify the type of change illustrated: Originally meaning a flat piece of lumber the meaning of
the word board has now been extended to mean table as well as a group of people in conference.
a. amelioration
b. generalization
c. pejoration
d. specialization
Lesson 4: Language in Motion: Pronunciation
Identify terms in context based on changes in word meaning and pronunciation; identify the use of
morphemes
4. What is the definition of the word orthography?
a. one letter or symbol corresponding to one sound
b. a change in pronunciation of Germanic consonant sounds occurring around 800 B.C.
c. pronounced in the throat
d. a system of spelling
5. Which set of words is an example of homonym?
a. their, they‟re, there
b. him, her, them
c. omnu, homus, homos,
d. none of the above
Lesson 5: Morphemes and Inflections
Identify terms in context based on changes in word meaning and pronunciation; identify the use of
morphemes
6. Select the mood for this sentence: She was over there.
a. subjunctive
b. indicative
c. imperative
7. Select the mood for this sentence: Clean up your room.
a. subjunctive
b. indicative
c. imperative
8. Select the mood for this sentence: I wish I had more money.
a. subjunctive
b. indicative
c. imperative
Lesson 8: Sentence Structure
Recognize fragments and parts of sentences
9. Identify the complete subject and the complete predicate of the following sentence:
The purring cat lounged on the sofa.
a. Write out the complete subject here:
b. Write out the complete predicate here:
10. Now identify the simple subject and simple predicate of the following sentence:
The purring cat lounged on the sofa.
a. Write out the simple subject here:
b. Write out the simple predicate here:
11. Is the following a sentence or a fragment?
The officers of the club.
a. sentence
b. fragment
12. Is the following a sentence or a fragment?
I went out to eat for my birthday.
a. sentence
b. fragment
Lesson 9: Sentence Variety
Know the different types of sentences and explain the different types
13. Indentify whether the following is a simple sentence or a compound sentence:
I gave my brother a purple tie for his birthday, but he wanted the red tie.
a. simple sentence
b. compound sentence
14. Identify the dependent clause:
Before you go to the store, I want to use the car for half an hour.
a. the store
b. before you go
c. I want
d. for half an hour
e. before you go the store
f. I want to use the car for half an hour
g. go to the store
15. Identify the type of sentence:
When I went to the store, I bought milk and orange juice.
a. simple sentence
b. compound sentence
c. complex sentence
16. Identify the type of sentence:
The car that Joe sold had been white, but he painted it teal to make it more attractive.
a. simple sentence
b. compound sentence
c. complex sentence
d. compound-complex sentence
Lesson 10: Paragraph Structure
Recognize strong topic sentences and provide reasoning for your choice
17. Read the following paragraph.
[1]Riding
a bike can be more complicated than you might think. [2]First, you need to gain
your sense of balance, and make sure that you don‟t tip or swerve from side to side. [3]If you
swerve too much, you run the danger of crashing into someone. [4]Second, you need to be
aware of all of the things going on around you. [5]Pause and check the traffic at street
crossings; nothing can be more fatal that getting run over by a car that didn‟t see you!
[6]Finally, pay attention to other traffic on the sidewalks and bike trails. [7]Bicyclists aren‟t
the only people that use these paths. [8]Rollerbladers, joggers, and skateboarders use the paths
as well, and most of the time bicycles are going faster than other traffic, so bicyclists need to
be very cautious.
What is the topic sentence?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
f. 6
g. 7
h. 8
18. Choose the most appropriate topic sentence for the following paragraph.
It can be difficult to get past the language difference at first. The pronouns thy and thou, some
difficult vocabulary words, and subtle changes to word order scare many students away. But with a
dictionary and a little hard work, you can orient yourself in Shakespeare's world. You find out that
the language is not that different, and you can overcome the differences and difficulties quite easily.
Suddenly, you are reading—and understanding—some of the greatest writing in the English
language.
a. Shakespeare is impossible to read.
b. Reading Shakespeare is challenging but rewarding.
c. No one reads Shakespeare anymore.
d. You can live in Shakespeare‟s world if you want to.
Lesson 11: Connecting Sentences
Identify reasoning for punctuation use and corrections that need to be made in punctuation
Identify connecting words and their meaning; identify transitions and their definition
19. Choose the category of connective used in the following example:
I have always been slow to wake up in the morning; as a result, I need to have a cup of coffee before
I can think clearly.
a. take away or limit a preceding idea
b. indicate order
c. show consequence
d. indicate repetition or an idea
e. show space relationship
20. Choose the category of transition used in the following example:
After hours of strenuous climbing, she finally reached the top. Having reached the top, she threw
back her head and yelled to the world, “I am here! I am finally here!”
a. question and answer
b. echo
c. quotation
d. quotation without answer
e. double transition
Lesson 15: Active Listening
Identify active and passive listening situations
21. Determine whether this situation calls for active or passive listening.
You are listening to a comedy routine for entertainment.
a. active
b. passive
22. Determine whether this situation calls for active or passive listening.
You are listening to your teacher review for an important exam.
a. active
b. passive
Lesson 16: Listening for Main Ideas
Recognize strong main ideas
23. What is the following keyword used for?
to sum up
a. sequence of events
b. adding to an idea
c. explanation and illustration
d. emphasis
e. time
f. repetition and summary
24. Go to Unit 1, Assignment 16 and listen to the tiny tutor in section 2. Determine the main
idea of the clip and write it below.
Lesson 18: Giving a Speech
Know the steps to take when practicing a speech
25. List the points that will help you practice and deliver a speech.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Unit 2: LANGUAGE STRUCTURE
Lesson 1: Forming Noun Plurals
Identify the correct use of plural forms
Identify correct possessive punctuation
26. Select the correctly spelled plurals. Multiple answers possible.
a. fish
b. fishes
c. crowns
d. crownes
e. pennies
f. pennys
27. Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
a. The two girls chair‟s tipped over.
b. The two girls‟ chair‟s tipped over.
c. The two girls chairs‟ tipped over.
d. The two girls‟ chairs tipped over.
Lesson 2: Understanding Suffixes
Recognize suffixes and their meanings
28. Define the following word using the meaning of the suffix.
loveable
a. belonging to love
b. state of being loved
c. act of loving
d. worthy of love
Lesson 4: Word Use and Suffixes
Identify the different uses and part of speech of word forms
Determine whether the italicized word is a verb, noun, or adjective
29. His sympathy extended to all animals
a. verb
b. noun
c. adjective
30. She sympathized with him.
a. verb
b. noun
c. adjective
31. It was a dark dreary day.
a. verb
b. noun
c. adjective
32. The sky began to darken.
a. verb
b. noun
c. adjective
Lesson 6: Relative and Interrogative Pronouns
Know the different types of pronouns and identify them
33. Choose the appropriate pronoun.
The cat
ran past me last night appeared on my doorstep today.
a. that
b. who
34. Choose the appropriate pronoun.
The boy
fell out of the tree was rushed to the hospital.
a. that
b. who
35. Use the appropriate interrogative pronoun.
did she say about the accident last night?
a. Who
b. Whom
c. Whose
d. Which
e. What
36. Use the appropriate interrogative pronoun.
To
am I giving this apple?
a. Who
b. Whom
c. Whose
d. Which
e. What
Lesson 7: Demonstrative and Indefinite Pronouns
Know the different types of pronouns and identify them
37. Decide whether the italicized word is being used as a determiner or a pronoun.
Will you please hand me that book?
a. determiner
b. pronoun
38. Locate the indefinite pronoun in the following sentence.
Has anyone seen my homework?
a. seen
b. homework
c. my
d. anyone
Lesson 8: Personal Pronouns
Know the different types of pronouns and identify them
39. Determine whether the sentence below is reflexive or intensive.
He hit himself with the hammer.
a. intensive
b. reflexive
40. Select the appropriate pronoun.
Bill is taking a picture for Tom and
.
a. myself
b. I
c. me
Lesson 9: Gender and Case in Pronouns
Recognize the correct pronoun case to use in given situations
41. Fill in the blank. Use pronoun gender correctly, making sure that the pronouns refer to people
or things in the sentence.
Carol forgot
watch at Billy’s house. Billy found
(a.)
next to
(b.)
pool.
(c.)
42. Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
Jennifer likes cooking more than
.
a. I
b. me
43. Select the appropriate pronoun.
Do you know
signed this excuse?
a. who
b. whom
44. Select the appropriate pronoun.
He met his cousin
he had not seen in years.
a. who
b. whom
Lesson 11: Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement
Identify the correct antecedent in real-life examples, identify correctly written sentences
45. Select an acceptable pronoun to complete this sentence.
The team was proud of
touchdown drive.
a. it
b. its
c.
d.
e.
f.
he or she
they
their
her or his
Lesson 12: Pronoun Reference
Identify the correct antecedent in real-life examples, identify correctly written sentences
46. Determine whether the following sentence is ambiguous or clear. Rewrite the sentence if it is
ambiguous.
Students like mathematics teachers because they are practical.
a. ambiguous
b. clear
Lesson 13: Adjective Clauses
Identify adjective clauses and the words they modify
47. Identify the adjective clause.
The park where we camped is closed.
a. where we camped
b. is closed
c. the park
d. none of the above
48. What word does the adjective clause modify?
I chose to buy the blue dress, which was cheaper than the red purse.
a. I
b. chose
c. dress
d. purse
Lesson 14: Adjective Clauses
Identify adverb clauses and the words they modify
49. Identify the complete adverb clause.
I’m going to the store because I need milk.
a. because I need milk.
b. I‟m going
c. I‟m going to the store
d. I need milk
Unit 3: WRITING EFFECTIVE SENTENCES
Lesson 1: Principal Parts and Participles
Identify and evaluate participles and participial phrases
Complete the list of principal parts for the following verb.
50. Present participle of to cry.
a. cry
b. crying
c. cried
51. Past participle of to cry.
a. cry
b. crying
c. cried
Lesson 2: Infinitives
Identify and evaluate participles and participial phrases
52. Underline the infinitive and determine how it is used.
A good show to watch is Law and Order.
a. noun
b. adverb
c. adjective
Lesson 3: Gerunds
Identify and recognize the types of verbals used in a sentence
Identify and evaluate gerunds and gerund phrases
53. Underline the gerund. Since it is used as a noun, determine its noun use.
Ashley has finally stopped collecting bottle caps.
a. object of a preposition
b. predicate nominative
c. subject
d. direct object
54. Locate and identify the ing form.
Josh hurt his wrist playing ping-pong with Jessica last week.
a. verb phrase
b. participle
c. gerund
55. Locate and identify the ing form.
Josh was running in circles on the soccer field.
a. verb phrase
b. participle
c. gerund
Lesson 5: Adjective Phrases
Recognize adjective and adverb phrases
56. Underline the complete adjective phrase and identify the noun modified.
Erica was annoyed by the sound of the screaming baby.
a. annoyed
b. sound
c. Erica
d. baby
Lesson 6: AdverbPhrases
Recognize adjective and adverb phrases
57. Underline the adverb phrase and identify the word it modifies.
Roger climbed under the fence.
a. climbed
b. fence
c. Roger
Lesson 7: Appositive Phrases and Direct Address
Recognize complete appositive phrases and direct address
58. Identify the appositive.
Rambo, my dog, chases black cats.
a. chases black cats
b. my dog
c. Rambo
d. black cats
Lesson 8: Participial and Gerund Phrases
Identify and evaluate participles and participial phrases
Identify and recognize the types of verbals used in a sentence
Identify and evaluate gerunds and gerund phrases
Underline the participle and identify the modifiers and the object of the participle.
Resting her head on the pillow, Julie stared absently at the ceiling.
59. Identify the modifier
a. resting
b. stared
c. ceiling
d. Julie
60. Identify the object of the participle
a. resting
b. stared
c. ceiling
d. head
Underline the gerund phrase and identify its noun use.
We avoided the stormy weather by leaving early.
61. Identify the gerund’s noun use:
a. subject
b. predicate nominative
c. object of the preposition
d. direct object
Lesson 9: Infinitive Phrases
Identify and evaluate infinitives and infinitive phrases
Identify and recognize the types of verbals used in a sentence
Underline the complete infinitive phrase and identify its use.
John asked to read his book in the library.
62. Identify the infinitives use.
a. noun
b. adjective
c. adverb
Carmen went to the park to play hockey.
63. Identify the infinitives use.
a. noun
b. adjective
c. adverb
Lesson 11: Constructing Sentences
Know the different types of sentences and recognize examples
64. Identify the sentence type.
Jayden decided to go to the park and Jesse followed him down the street.
a. simple
b. compound
c. complex
d. compound-complex
e. fragment
Lesson 13: Punctuating Ideas
Identify correct use of punctuation in sentences
65. Identify the correctly punctuated sentence.
a. Did you hear what I said asked Krystal.
b. “Did you hear what I said?” asked Krystal.
c. “Did you hear what I said,” asked Krystal?
d. “Did you hear, what I said,” asked Krystal.
Lesson 14: Writing Compositions
Recognize the use of setting, characters, plot, theme, and point of view in writing
Identify the most effective approach for the given topic.
66. Making a Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
a. process
b. definition
c. illustrative
d. classification/division
e. cause/effect
f. compare/contrast
67. Differences Between a Wolf and Dog
a. process
b. definition
c. illustrative
d. classification/division
e. cause/effect
f. compare/contrast
68. Define the following terms
a. expository writing
b. illustrative theme
c. process analysis
Unit 4: EXPOSITION
Lesson 1: Recognizing Main Ideas
Recognize and evaluate main ideas
69. A good topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph, and the remaining sentences
support and develop the topic sentence.
a. True
b. False
Read this paragraph.
The process of mummification was first developed by the ancient Egyptians as a way to preserve the
bodies of the dead, as they believed the dead would need their bodies in the afterlife. The embalming
process began with the removal of the organs. The organs were preserved separately from the body.
The body cavity was then packed with natron and resin to dry it out. Once the cavity was dry, the
organs were returned, and the empty cavity was packed with cloths and sawdust to make it look more
lifelike. Finally, the body was wrapped with oil soaked linens. In this way, the body was preserved
along with the organs and ready for use in the afterlife!
70. Does every sentence following the first in some way support the theme?
a. Yes
b. No
Lesson 2: Advanced Reading Skills
Identify and define unit vocabulary
71. Identify the definition of the term premise.
a. a presupposition from which a conclusion is drawn
b. arriving at inferences derived from the examination of general principles
c. the act of or process of arriving at a conclusion from facts or a premise
d. arriving at a particular conclusion from the examination of facts
72. Identify the definition of the term inductive.
a. a presupposition from which a conclusion is drawn
b. arriving at inferences derived from the examination of general principles
c. the act of or process of arriving at a conclusion from facts or a premise
d. arriving at a particular conclusion from the examination of facts
73. Identify the definition of the term inference.
a. a presupposition from which a conclusion is drawn
b. arriving at inferences derived from the examination of general principles
c. the act of or process of arriving at a conclusion from facts or a premise
d. arriving at a particular conclusion from the examination of facts
74. Identify the definition of the term deductive.
a. a presupposition from which a conclusion is drawn
b. arriving at inferences derived from the examination of general principles
c. the act of or process of arriving at a conclusion from facts or a premise
d. arriving at a particular conclusion from the examination of facts
Lesson 3: Advanced Reading Skills
Identify and define unit vocabulary
75. Identify the definition of fallacy.
a. the interrelationship of facts and events; or the sequence of facts and events
b. an error in thinking or reasoning; a false idea
Lesson 4: Exposition--Instructions
Recognize appropriate topics for an exposition paper
76. A process essay should be written which order?
a. chronological order
b. order of importance
c. spatial order
77. An exposition is written
a. to tell a story
b. to explain
c. to describe a setting
Lesson 10: Library Skills
Identify appropriate library resources for a given project or assignment
78. Where would be a good place to find out who T.S. Eliot was?
a. an almanac
b. a scholarly dictionary
c. a biographical dictionary
d. a collegiate dictionary
79. Where would you look to find the average snowfall of Anchorage, Alaska?
a. an almanac
b. a scholarly dictionary
c. a biographical dictionary
d. a collegiate dictionary
Lesson 15: American Regional Dialects
Identify and evaluate uses of different dialects
80. Some one from New England would use which of the following terms:
a. pail
b. y‟all
c. quarter „til
d. none of the above
81. Someone from the southern United States would use which of the following terms:
a.
b.
c.
d.
pail
y‟all
quarter „til
none of the above
Lesson 16: Standard English
Identify and define vocabulary in and out of context
Recognize correct use of standard English
82. Select the situations in which informal English would be used. Multiple answers possible.
a. having coffee with your friend
b. a letter to your state senator
c. an e-mail to your mom
d. a job interview
83. Select the situations in which formal English would be used. Multiple answers possible.
a. having coffee with your friend
b. a letter to your state senator
c. an e-mail to your mom
d. a job interview
Lesson 20: Choosing the Language
Identify appropriate adjectives
84. Select the sentences in which nonstandard English is used. Multiple answers possible.
a. She doesn‟t need the book no more.
b. Bob couldn‟t hardly wait to see his dad.
c. The child caught the ball.
d. He don‟t have a red tie.
e. Joe went to the movies by himself.
f. Did you do those dishes?
85. Select the sentences in which standard English is used. Multiple answers possible.
a. She doesn‟t need the book no more.
b. Bob couldn‟t hardly wait to see his dad.
c. The child caught the ball.
d. He don‟t have a red tie.
e. Joe went to the movies by himself.
f. Did you do those dishes?
Unit 5: GET A JOB
Lesson 1: Language and Meaning
Identify the connotation of words used in various situations
Define words using context clues
Identify vocabulary definitions and recognize correct vocabulary use
86. Identify the connotation of the italicized word.
Wherever I lay my hat, that‟s my home.
a. positive
b. negative
c. neutral
87. Select the correct definition of dialect.
a. a set of assumptions implied by a certain word
b. a regional or social variety of language distinguished by pronunciation, grammar, or
vocabulary
c. language based on individual discretion or preference
Lesson 2: Roots and Affixes
Identify vocabulary definitions and recognize correct vocabulary use
Define words based on affix use
88. Based on your knowledge of roots and affixes, what does the word geothermal mean?
a. utilizing the heat of the earth‟s interior
b. digging beneath the earth‟s surface
c. warm clothing
d. the Greek baths
Lesson 3: Analogies
Complete analogies correctly and recognize correct analogies
89. Complete the following analogy:
tyrant : despotic ::
: wise
a. ruler
b. king
c. subject
d. sage
Lesson 4: Capitals and Commas
Identify reasoning for punctuation and capitalization use and corrections that need to be made in
punctuation and capitalization
90. Which of the following are incorrectly capitalized? Multiple answers possible.
a. christmas
b. hot dogs
c. Jupiter
d. sunday
e. i
f. Australia
91. Which of the following is correct?
a. “Pardon me, miss Smith.” the bystander said. “You dropped your handkerchief on th
boardwalk,”
b. “Pardon me, Miss Smith,” the bystander said. “You dropped your handkerchief on
the boardwalk.”
c. “Pardon me, miss smith,” the bystander said, “you dropped your handkerchief on the
boardwalk.”
d. “Pardon me, Miss Smith,” the Bystander said. “You dropped your handkerchief on
the boardwalk.”
Lesson 6: Capitals and Commas
Identify reasoning for punctuation and capitalization use and corrections that need to be made in
punctuation and capitalization
92. What do the ellipses in the following sentence indicate?
If we read of one man robbed, or murdered, or killed by accident…we never need read another.
a. They indicate a compound word
b. They indicate a pause
c. They indicate that information was added to the original text
d. They indicate that information was taken away from the original text
Lesson 9: Resumes
Identify kinds and correct use of resumes and curriculum vitae
93. Select the type of resumé that is the easiest to read and preferred by most employers.
a. Functional Resume
b. Curriculum Vitae Resume
c. Chronological Resume
d. Combination/Hybrid Resume
94. Select the type of resume that highlights the applicant’s skill set at the top and follows with a
brief work history below.
a. Functional Resume
b. Curriculum Vitae Resume
c. Chronological Resume
d. Combination/Hybrid Resume
Practice Semester Exam
English II – Semester 1
Answer Key
Unit 1: Reading, Writing, and Speaking
1. c
2. c
3. b
4. d
5. a
6. b
7. c
8. a
9. a.) The purring cat
b.) lounged on the sofa
10. a.) cat
b.) lounged
11. b
12. a
13. b
14. e
15. c
16. d
17. a
18. b
19. c
20. b
21. b
22. a
23. f
24. Paragraphs in writing are like camera
angles in television.
25. a.) practice your speech
b.) record your speech
c.) check your appearance
d.) make eye contact
e.) believe what you are saying
Unit 2: Language Structure
26. a, c, e
27. d
28. d
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
49.
b
a
c
a
a
b
e
b
a
d
b
c
a) her
b) it
c) his
a
a
b
e
a
a
c
a
Unit 3: Writing Effective Sentences
50. b
51. c
52. A good show to watch is Law and Order.
c
53. Ashley has finally lost interest in
collecting bottle caps. a
54. Josh hurt his wrist playing ping-pong
last week. c
55. Josh was running in circles on the soccer
field. a
56. Erica was annoyed by the sound of the
screaming baby. b
57. Roger climbed under the fence. a
58.
59.
60.
61.
62.
63.
64.
65.
66.
67.
68.
Rambo, my dog, chases black cats. b
d
d
We avoided the storm by leaving early. c
John asked to read his book in the
library. a
Carmen went to the park to play hockey.
c
b
b
a
f
a.) writing which explains rather than
describes, narrates a story, or argues a
point
b.) a composition which has a thesis
supported with examples
c.) a composition which explains a
process, usually in chronological order
Unit 4: Exposition
69. a
70. a
71. a
72. d
73.
74.
75.
76.
77.
78.
79.
80.
81.
82.
83.
84.
85.
c
b
b
a
b
c
a
a
b
a, c
b, d
a, b, d
c, e, f
Unit 5: Get a Job
86. a
87. b
88. a
89. d
90. a, d, e
91. b
92. d
93. c
94. d