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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