Download Name English 7 Period Review Packet for the English 7 Final Exam

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English 7
Date
Period
Review Packet for the English 7 Final Exam 2016
Pages 1 through 4, AND "Final Exam Grammar Practice" section, AND the grammar
review sheets (in packet) are due
"Final Exam Spelling and Vocabulary Practice" (in packet) is due
Sample essay (page
) is due
Pages 5 through 9 are due
Pages 10 through 14 are due
Pages 15 through 19 are due
***Studeiits should be working a little every night.
Students will be reminded of due dates periodically, and they are indicated on the calendars.
Additional review for thefinalwill be held every morning.
After school review is available upon request.
Ms. Steinberg can review in the library Wednesdays after school.
The English final exam is Thursday, June 16th
Students will have two hours to complete the following:
> 100 multiple-choice questions worth 50 points
> 2 short essays worth 25 points each.
***The essays will follow the same format as the practice essay from the packet. Each essay must include a
brainstorm, edited rough copy, and final draft.
I have read the information above, and I understand
that the final exam counts for one-fifth of my grade for the year.
Student Signature_
Parent/Guardian Signature
1. In order, list the three
types of sentences that
constitute an introductory
paragraph.
2. Define noun.
3. Give an example of each
type of noun.
4. Define adjective.
5. Give 4 examples.
6. Define verb.
7. Give 4 action verbs.
8. Give 4 linking verbs.
9. Define adverb.
10. Give 4 examples.
11. Define pronoun.
12. Give 6 examples.
13. Give an example of 2
indefinite pronouns.
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14. Define conjunction.
15. List all FANBOYS.
16. List 2 subordinating
conjunctions.
17. Define interjection.
18. Give one example.
19. Define preposition.
20. List 6 prepositions.
21. Write 2 prepositional
phrases.
22. Define simple
predicate.
23. Define complete
subject.
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24. Define simple
predicate.
25. Define complete
predicate.
26. Define phrase.
27. Define clause.
28. Define independent
clause.
29. Write one independent
clause.
30. Define
subordinating/dependent
clause.
31. Write an example of a
subordinating/dependent
clause.
32. Name one use for
quotation marks.
33. Name on use for italics.
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34. Using correct
punctuation, write the title
of a newspaper.
35. Using correct
punctuation, write the title
of a newspaper article.
36. Using correct
punctuation, write the title
of a television show.
37. Using correct
punctuation, write the title
of a short story.
38. Name 3 ways to correct
a run-on sentence.
39. For a sentence to be
complete, what must be
true? *There are three
things that must be true.
40. For what purpose(s) is
a semi-colon used?
41. Give an example of a
sentence using a semicolon.
42. For what purpose(s) is
a colon used?
43. Give an example of a
sentence using a colon.
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44. Define genre.
45. Define biography.
46. Define
autobiography.
47. Define nonfiction.
48. Name the title and
author of one nonfiction
work read this year.
49. Define fiction.
50. Define realistic
fiction.
51. Name the title and
author of one piece of
literature read this year
that was realistic fiction.
52. Define historical
fiction.
53. Name the title and
author of one piece of
literature read this year
that was historical fiction.
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54. Define drama.
55. Name the titles and
authors of TWO dramas
read this year.
56. Define setting. (It
has two components.)
57. What is point of
view?
58. Name and define
the different TYPES of
point of view. (There are
four.)
59. Choose TWO
types, and list an example
of a literary work for each.
Include the title, author,
and genre of the literary
work.
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60. ^Define dynamic
character.
61. *Name two
dynamic characters from
this year.
62. Name the titles,
authors and genres of the
pieces of literature in
which they appeared.
63. Tell why/how the
characters are dynamic.
64. Define static
character.
65. Name two static
characters from this year.
66. Name the titles,
authors, and genres of the
pieces of literature in
which they appeared.
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67. *Define antagonist.
68. Give three
examples of characters OR
things that acted as
antagonists.
69. Name the titles,
authors, and genres of the
pieces of literature in
which they appear.
70. *Define protagonist.
71. Give three
examples of characters or
things that acted as
protagonists.
72. Name the titles,
authors, and genres of the
pieces of literature in
which they appear.
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73. Define plot.
74. Draw and label the
story volcano.
75. *Define conflict.
76. *List at least four
TYPES of conflicts.
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77. *Define "internal
conflict."
78. *Give one example
of a character that faced an
internal conflict.
79. Tell what the
conflict was and how it was
resolved.
80. Name the title,
author, and genre of the
literary work in which
he/she appears.
151. Name TWO
protagonists that share
similar characteristics, and
list TWO similar traits.
(Traits should be
THOUGHTFUL.)
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81. *Define theme.
Name the title, author, and
genre of one literary work
that fits each of the themes
below:
108. *Things aren't always
as they appear.
109. Don't jump to
conclusions.
110. One has to face fears
in order to overcome them.
111. * Actions have
consequences.
112. Treat others as you
would like to be treated.
113. *One must be fit and
strong to survive.
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THEMES CONTINUED Give TAG for each.
114. *With
determination and an
indomitable spirit one can
accomplish anything.
115. The events of history
drive the fortunes and
misfortunes of man.
116. *Do not walk through
life "blinded" by your own
emotions.
117. *Greed can have
destructive consequences.
148. *Name the TAGs of
TWO pieces of literature
that share the theme "Our
environment, including
those around us, affects our
behavior."
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149. Name the TAGs of
TWO pieces of literature
that share the theme
"Anyone can be a hero."
150. Name the TAGs of
TWO pieces of literature
that share the conflict
"character vs. nature."
82. *Define symbolism.
83. Give an example of a
symbol.
84. *How was symbolism
used in Forge?
85. *Howwas
symbolism used in Fever,
1793?
86. *How was
symbolism used in Lyddie?
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87. Define
anthropomorphism.
88. Define foreshadowing.
89. Name the title, author
and genre of one piece
of literature in which it
appeared.
90. Define flashback.
91. How AND why was
flashback used in Forge?
92. Name TWO
reasons why Charles
Dickens wrote.
93. Who was an
award-winning wrestler
without arms or legs?
94. Who went to
Harvard despite a severe
disability?
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95. *Deflne verbal
irony.
96. Give one example
of verbal irony from a
story read this year.
Include the TAG.
97. *Define dramatic
irony.
98. Give one example
of dramatic irony from a
story read this year.
Include the TAG.
99. *Define irony of
situation.
100. Give one example
of irony of situation from a
story read this year.
Include the TAG.
101. Define repetition.
102. Name the TAG
of one literary work in
which repetition was used.
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103. Define allusion.
104. Name the TAG
of one literary work that
used allusion.
105. Give an example of
how it was used.
106. What is the
difference between
poetry and prose?
107. What are TWO
examples of prose?
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108. Define alliteration.
109. Give an example.
110. Define
onomatopoeia.
111. Give an example.
112. Define
personification.
113. Name the TAG of
one piece of literature in
which it appeared and
write the example.
114. Define hyperbole.
115. Give an example.
116.
117.
Define simile.
Give an example.
118. Define metaphor.
119. Give an example.
120.
Define end rhyme.
121. Define internal
rhyme.
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122.
Define refrain.
123. What is imagery or
sensory language?
124.
Define tone.
125.
Define mood.
126.
Define speaker.
127. What is figurative
language?
128. Give two examples
of figurative language.
129. What is a haiku
and what pattern must it
follow?
130. What type of poem
was "Paul Revere's
Ride?"
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131. What is a limerick,
and what pattern must it
follow?
132. What is a rhyme
scheme?
133.
What is meter?
134. Name the 3 MAIN
categories of poems.
135. Define each.
136. How are poems
organized? (into what and
what)
137. What is a narrative
poem?
138. Give the title and
author of one narrative
poem read this year.
139. What is a concrete
poem?
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STUDY ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SPELLING WORDS
INDEX CARDS ARE RECOMMENDED.
List A
sentence
listen
habit
grammar
writing
English
interest
surprise
ListB
definite
friendship
occur
character
beginning
success
intelligence
hobby
arithmetic
ListC
scene
ninety
fortunately
difficult
choice
business
autumn
environment
ListD
cafeteria
arguing
embarrass
doesn't
forty
across
sense
tries
ListE
college
carrying
since
finally
persist
ListF
explain
achieve
tomorrow
control
villain
description
precious
government
ListG
acquire
studying
opportunity
library
laughter
knowledge
address
applied
ListH
experiment
believe
probably
favorite
meant
independent
squirrel
exaggerate
List I
excellent
necessary
repetition
doctor
against
attendance
mathematics
patience
List I
committee
length
separate
obedient
oxygen
grateful
ListK
definitely
prove
explanation
religion
career
ListL
particularly
height
Wednesday
unusually
safety
ListM
among
completely
receive
especially
similar
using
medicine
prescribe
perform
ListN
wisdom
eliminate
divide
originally
headache
thief
absorb
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ListO
February
exactly
broccoli
apology
spinach
accommodate
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ListP
apparent
famous
museum
cease
niece
veil
science
apologize
rabbit
ListQ
naturally
experience
unique
obstacle
ListR
muscle
tongue
nineteen
arctic
picnic
immediately
existence
beautiful
available
ListS
bicycle
argument
height
shining
recommend
vanilla
conscious
conscience
ListT
fierce
soldier
vacuum
possess
curiosity
eighth
fourth
ListU
answer
referred
preferred
yield
attitude
width
marriage
ListV
theory
mystery
nervous
occurrence
opinion
pursue
anxiety
ListW
strength
useful
disgusting
criticize
physical
neighbor
magazine
tragedy
pleasant
ListX
scheme
unnecessary
license
pajamas
imaginary
extremely
thorough
rhythm
seize
ListY
careless
speech
violence
sympathy
stomach
ListZ
various
memories
succeed
grateful
cylindrical
obstacle
expansion
acceptance
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Additional Words
suggest
applies/applied
boring
dying
challenge
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STUDY THE FOLLOWING VOCABULARY WORDS
WORDS IN BOLD APPEAR ON MORE THAN ONE LIST
List A
significance
constitute
infer
vivid
regarding
excerpt
abbreviation
elaborate
procure
paraphrase
ListB
connotation
denotation
rambunctious
inquisitive
portray
omit
synopsis
antonym
synonym
reiterate
ListC
coherent
diction
syntax
disputatious
sage
irk
ransack
sympathetic
feasible
optimistic
ListD
peruse
caption
commentary
eerie
duration
trivial
crucial
exasperate
sinister
clarification
ListF
gratitude
opportune
quirk
±
wither
imperative
arbitrary
niche
entice
vilify
unscathed
ListG
adverse
detriment
instigate
opaque
transparent
repercussion
skittish
incognito
antics
perturb
ListH
inept
finesse
articulate
delve
ostracize
deleterious
vie
flounder
erode
germinate
List I
incomprehensible
malicious
animated
arduous
audacious
oust
naive
mimic
fluctuate
discern
ListK
fickle
brood
heed
iota
notorious
dilapidated
futile
grueling
implore
anecdote
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ListE
selfless
ambiguous
relent
savage
depict
bias/biased
groundless
botch
curb
authoritative
List J
lethargic
instantaneous
fathom
recede
vicinity
confront
stamina
arid
fallible
j ndispensable
ListL
vanquish
malignant
saga
humdrum
interminable
hardy
culminate
morbid
mull
insinuate
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Prefix List: literate/illiterate, numerable/innumerable, forestall, potent/omnipotent,
mortal/immortal, legible/illegible, plausible/implausible, significant/insignificant
Forge: (In Chapter order) forge, exertion, peevish, noxious, famished, fatigue,
quiver, wretched, beholden, skirmish, omen, dire, rummage, ponder, tendency,
melancholy, predicament, notion, pilfer, oaf, scuttled, wager, remorse, rue, fray, jeer,
tendency, forage, concoction, portent, veer, quarrel, fervent, idle, mettle, shirk,
exemplary, commemorate, momentous, feat, vigor, rogue, petulant, meek, reliable, foe,
divert, ponder, somber, sentiments, impudent, grave, miscalculation, drone, goad,
perish, grimy, din, feign, affliction, conviction, mutiny, vain, dire, discord, compensate,
loathe, vengeance, stench, covet, insolent, fray, flail, plague, fruitless, plight, fortuitous,
insensible, mar, linger, raucous, gumption, fret, diligent, hue
"Paul Revere's Ride": stealthy, impetuous
A Christmas Carol: solitary, destitute, surplus, grave, benevolent, implored, replenish,
morose/dismal, comical, refuge, position, meager, ignorant, miserly, specter
The Monsters are Due on Maple Street: idiosyncrasy, flustered, sluggish,
metamorphosis
Brooke Ellison: quadriplegic
Fever, 1793: frayed, teemed, position, robust, stout, oppressive, prospects, parched,
dilemma, tedious, vile, gala, thick-headed, purify, epidemic, dwindles, respite,
vehemently, quarrel and quarrelsome, pestilence, taut, recoil, purge, peril,
commotion, inhumane, recuperate, improvised, destitute, immoral, snippet, meddle,
sincere, vacantly, abates, stench, linger, fret, salvage, skeptical, scavenge, venture,
relent, quiver, methodically, exorbitant, relish, mimic, labored, ominous, sluggish,
vigilant, vanity, gaunt, begrudge
Lyddie List #1: ajar, adversary/foe/rival, tentatively, anxious, beholden, gingerly,
meager, specter, dubious, loom, fallow, garment, haughty, exasperate, servitude,
comrade, fugitive, hinder, envious, implicit, explicit, grimace, burden, snare, stout,
foreboding, notion, noxious
Lyddie List #2: distress, conscientious, momentous, din, flaw, infamous, imposing,
decipher, dexterity, strenuous, commenced, ravenous, fatigued, blacklisted, proficient,
repent
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Lyddie List #3: diligent, disdain, indefatigable, defiance, barren, pompous, snivel,
justify, cajol/coax, vain, plague, nettlesome, marvel, weathered, distraught,'oblivious,
wry, squander
Lyddie List #4: obliged, monstrous, august, ignorant, pittance, slack, crave, cease,
barren, tumult, trespass, incredulous, dilute, homely, merriment
Other vocabulary words to know from literature logs:
cunning
covert
obliterated
meticulous
egotistical
slovenly
eager
Review the following topics in grammar by studying the note sheets and quizzes
and by completing the grammar worksheets:
Words Often Confused I, II, III, IV
Commas
Quotation Marks
Apostrophes
Contractions
Possessives
Parts of Speech
Subject and Predicate
Clauses - independent and subordinating/dependent
Pronoun-Verb Agreement
Indefinite Pronouns and indefinite pronoun agreement
Subject-Verb Agreement
Capitalization
Italics
Run-ons, Fragments, Phrases
Semi-colons and colons
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STUDY THE FOLLOWING SHORT STORIES, NOVELS, POEMS and PLAYS.
Review the literary terms and poetry notes in your marble notebook from the
beginning of the year.
Bring ALL notebooks and/or useful notes with you for the review.
Review the poems to re-familiarize yourself with the different types.
Lyddie
A Christmas Carol
Fever, 1793
Forge
Brooke Ellison
Kyle Maynard
Katherine Paterson
Charles Dickens
Laurie Halse Anderson
Laurie Halse Anderson
2 articles, one by her, one by Carol
Fitzgerald
Biographical article by an
unknown author
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Rod Serling
"Paul Revere's Ride"
The Monsters are Due on Maple
Street
"The Landlady"
"Lamb to the Slaughter"
Review t ic poems
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Practice Final Exam Essay
Due
TASK: Define the term "foreshadowing." Discuss how foreshadowing occurred in one
literary work read this year. Use details and examples to support your response. Follow
the essay format provided.
Format and Information
You will have to write TWO short essays on the final. They will follow the format
below. A copy of the format will be provided for you on the day of the final.
Remember, the topics for these essays can be any of the conflicts, themes, and literary
techniques *asterisked* in this packet. Follow the format below in order to complete
the practice essay above.
Introduction:
> A general statement that introduces the topic of the essay
> AT LEAST ONE specific statement
> A thesis statement that states the title, author, and genre of the literary work that
is being used to answer the question and states the focal point of the essay
Body Paragraph:
> Topic sentence similar to the thesis
> Definition/explanation of the conflict/theme/literary technique
> Details and specific examples from the literary work that answer the question
Conclusion:
> Rephrased thesis
> At least one specific statement that summarizes the main points in the essay and
how the details answer the question
> A general, concluding statement
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This page begins the Grammar Review section.
Parts of Speech Review
Directions: Write the part of speech for each of the underlined words.
1. Megan plays soccer for the school team.
2. Megan plays soccer for the school team.
3. Megan plays soccer for the school team.
4. She is a very good player.
5. She isji very good player.
6. She is a very good player.
7. How many goals did she score last game?
8. John and I decided to go to a game, but then it rained.
9. John and I decided to go to a game, but then it rained.
10. John and I decided to go to a game, but then it rained.
11. Ouch! That was too hard!
12. Ouch! That was too hard!
Directions: Write the verb from each sentence on the line.
1. Junk food is very fattening.
2. Marshmellows smell good.
3. Robins f l y low to the ground.
4. You are a good friend.
5. He jumped over the bridge.
6. He brought cupcakes to the party.
7. Alex hates basketball.
Directions: Write all parts of the verb phrases on the line.
1. Judy and Larry must have loved hearing about the game.
2. I can not sit extremely still.
3. Did he forget to call?
4. We must quickly leave the scene of the crime.
5. Kim should never have promised those tickets.
6. Joey will be running for Student Council President.
7. They may not have enough tickets for all of us.
8. Yesterday, we will be attending the concert.
Parts of Speech Review
Label the parts of speech of ALL of the words in each sentence.
1. Today, everyone wore unusual clothing to school.
2. Frank chose
3. His older
4. I t
has
5. I t
is
sister
gave it
pattern
very
6. Laura
7. I t
a beautiful, beaded belt.
a
flying
a
red
Spanish
dress
8. Our
favorite
costume
9. The
weather
is
10. Fierce
storms
11. Everyone
on
12. Did
find
you
birds
and
slithering
snakes.
flashy.
selected
was
of
to him.
quite
in
the
the
costume.
with
was
a
a
black
veil.
Japanese
robe.
cold.
the
Atlantic
boat
was
book?
are
safe.
called
hurricanes.
Review of Subject and Object Pronouns and Indefinite Pronouns
1. Katie and (she, her) moved to Florida last year.
2. Louis, Kim and ( I , me) love potato chips.
3. Because it rained yesterday, (we, us) couldn't go to the zoo.
4. Did Leslie and (he, him) call the doctor to make an appointment?
5. We gave (ourself, ourselves) a treat after visiting the doctor.
6. The class and (he, him) are competing for the title.
7. Yesterday, (she and I ) OR ( her and me) went to the mall with (they, them).
8. When Jim, Lena, and ( I , me) come for dinner, please do not make cauliflower.
9. Susan and ( I , me) are going to the park with (they, them.)
10. (We, Us), the colonists, hate the British rules.
11. He is taller than ( I , me).
12. She and ( I , me) are going to the movies.
13. Between you and ( I , me), I dislike cauliflower.
14. The driver told Kate and (she, her) about the race before he told (they, them).
15. The girl and (she, her) are going to the beach with (we, us).
16. Eileen, May, and (she, her) told Amy and (he, him) about the test.
17. According to (he, him), the dog likes (they, them) more than he likes (we, us).
18. Mary, John, and (they, them) are coming after Maria's mom and ( I , me) finish
decorating.
19. The coach and (he, him) gave Jack and ( I , me) some good pointers.
20. Justin and Jake are going with (we, us).
Reviewing Simple Subjects and Simple Predicates
Directions: Circle the simple subject.
Underline the simple predicate.
1. Some children are afraid of the dark.
2. Some dinosaurs were vicious.
3. Apples taste sweeter than oranges.
4. Alice called last night.
5. I can draw very well.
6. In the morning, we gather our books for school.
7. Saturday was his birthday.
8. Sometimes, the day can seem long.
9. The holiday season often goes quickly.
10. They must have called this morning.
Identifying Subjects and Predicates
Directions: Write the simple subject and the simple predicate on the lines.
1.
The large, furry, black cat darted across the street.
simple subject
2.
I waited for you for two hours.
simple subject
3.
simple predicate
Roger Benson, a senior, ran for president of the Student Council.
simple subject
4.
simple predicate
simple predicate
The young girl won an award for her dancing.
simple subject
simple predicate
5. John Adams, the second president of the United States, lived in Massachusetts
for many years.
simple subject
6.
Sean was very unlucky yesterday.
simple subject
7.
simple predicate
simple predicate
My new pants are corduroy.
simple subject
simple predicate
8.
The whole cheerleading squad went to camp last summer.
simple subject
9.
My imagination gives me hours of free entertainment.
simple subject
10.
simple predicate
The unexpected rainstorm ruined the graduation ceremonies.
simple subject
11.
simple predicate
simple predicate
We have had unusually wet weather this year.
simple subject
simple predicate
12. The electric typewriter, shiny and new, was sitting on her desk.
simple subject
13.
simple predicate
Bob, a champion at lacrosse in college, went to see the national finals.
simple subject
simple predicate
14. Throngs of people waited in line to see the new movie.
simple subject
simple predicate
15. That bridge crosses the Colorado River.
simple subject
simple predicate
Reviewing Commas, Semi-colons. Colons, and Quotation Marks
Directions: On the line, write "correct" if all punctuation marks are used correctly.
I f incorrect, rewrite the sentence correctly.
1. Sam, the neighbor from around the corner, came over because I invited him.
2. When I called, no one answered.
3. We are friends but, we fight a lot.
4. Dave never calls, before he comes.
5. We left the party, because it was boring.
6. For lunch we had the following; peanut butter; jelly; and chips.
7. I am tired; I want to go to bed.
8. "Mom please, come here, I said."
9. Carl, is the best kid I know.
10. I won't know how I did, until I get my paper back.
Reviewing Phrases and Clauses
Directions: Identify each as a Phrase, Independent Clause, Dependent
(Subordinating) Clause, or Run-on and write the answer on the line.
1. Sara fell.
2. The man from the block around the corner.
3. I f I wanted your opinion.
4. In order to better understand the essay.
5. In the fictional story, Lyddie, by Katherine Paterson and the nonfiction account of
Brooke Ellison by Brooke Ellison.
6. Into the pan went the eggs to be scrambled.
7. When he decided to tell her, it was too late she already knew.
8. Before the first inning was over.
9. Past Stratton Lane is where he lives.
10. We all knew the topics of the essay so we studied them the most.
Mixed Grammar Review
Directions: Circle the correct answer choice.
Check for errors in usage (words often confused), capitalization, and punctuation.
****WHEN THERE IS AN ERROR, MAKE CORRECTIONS
NEXT TO OR ABOVE EACH SENTENCE.
1. Which sentence is correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Were are you going?
I like grapes better than blueberries.
He performed very good at the Arizona State Fair.
Is the whether supposed to clear up?
2. Which sentence is correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Jake is my friend, too.
If your going to come, please call first.
I am going to there house later.
I will not except that work in pencil.
3. Which sentence is correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)
The lady's are very lovely.
I choose the orange one.
My shoelace is coming lose.
The movie had a big affect on me.
4. Which of the following sentences uses pronouns correctly?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Kate, Arnold and me are in the same class.
We decided to give the award to they.
That secret was supposed to stay between you and me.
The test was very easy for Sam and I.
5. Which of the following sentences is correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)
The king's thrown was red and gold.
Let's go to the diner after work.
It seams silly to continue fighting.
I through the paper in the garbage.
6. Which of the following sentences is correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)
I came in forth in the contest.
The morale of the story is to treat others the way you wish to be treated.
Its unfair that he received a smelly sticker, and I did not.
Have you heard the news?
7. Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct agreement?
a)
b)
c)
d)
New things seems scary at first.
The colors of the flag are red, white, and blue.
Rats by the riverside is disgusting.
Thirty guests in the party is too many for that restaurant.
8. Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct agreement?
a)
b)
c)
d)
All of the excitement are missing.
Everybody at the party liked his cake.
The girls carried their book.
Some of the students gave his best.
9. Which of the following sentences does NOT demonstrate correct agreement?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Either of the girls are in chorus.
Both of the boys have practice today.
The girl or the twins are having a party.
A few of the men were wearing their hats during the performance.
10. Which of the following sentences does NOT demonstrate correct agreement?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Here, below the table, are crumbs.
Beneath the blue house is many mice.
Here begins the school day.
Down by the train station are new houses.
11. Which of the following sentences needs an apostrophe?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Theres no one left in the building.
There are twelve coats in the closet.
The dog chased its tail.
Is that locker yours?
12. Read the sentence below. What punctuation mark is needed to correct the sentence?
Jamie please come here.
a)
b)
c)
d)
a comma
a semi-colon
a colon
It is correct as written.
13. In the sentence above (#12), where should the punctuation mark be placed?
a.
b.
c.
d.
between Jamie and please
between please and come
between come and here
no mark is needed
14. Read the sentence below. What punctuation mark is needed to correct the sentence?
After he left the office the burglar arrived.
a)
b)
c)
d)
a comma
a semi-colon
a colon
It is correct as written.
15. In the sentence above, #14, where should the punctuation mark be placed?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
between after and he
between left and the
between office and the
between burglar and arrived
no mark is needed
16. Which of the following sentences is a run-on?
a)
b)
c)
d)
They ate dinner while I took a shower.
Jen and Kyle are friends, but Jen and Mike are not.
I just got a new pet its name is Chunky.
Almost all of the time while in Florida.
17. Which of the following is a fragment?
a)
b)
c)
d)
My sister is older than I am, I am two years younger.
The cheese is in the freezer; I put it there last night.
A million miles past the river and park.
Because of the weather, we had to cancel the party.
18. Read the sentence below. What punctuation mark is needed to correct this sentence?
The following items are in the recipe milk, sugar, and flour.
a)
b)
c)
d)
an exclamation point
a colon
a comma
a semi-colon
19. In sentence #18 above, where should the mark be placed?
a)
b)
c)
d)
between items and are
between following and items
between recipe and milk
after flour
20. Read the sentence below. What is the simple subject of the sentence?
Based on the facts, it seems like a complicated situation.
a) based
b) facts
c) it
d) situation
21. Read the sentence below. What is the simple predicate of the sentence?
Based on the facts, it seems like a complicated situation.
a)
b)
c)
d)
based
on
seems
complicated
22. Which of the following sentences uses correct capitalization?
a)
b)
c)
d)
I climbed to the top of mount Everest.
Did you read "The Courage of the Man"?
The Call Of The Wild is an excellent novel.
I am going to my Father's today.
23. The journey is complete.
a)
b)
c)
d)
noun
adjective
pronoun
verb
24. I told him about the essay before it was due.
a)
b)
c)
d)
noun
pronoun
adverb
conjunction
25. There are too many things to study!
a)
b)
c)
d)
pronoun
adverb
conjunction
preposition
26. One of them is here.
a)
b)
c)
d)
noun
conjunction
pronoun
adjective
27. He is frightened.
a)
b)
c)
d)
noun
interjection
adverb
adjective
28. All of the family left for vacation.
a)
b)
c)
d)
adjective
adverb
verb
preposition
29. It is quite all right if you can not make the party.
a)
b)
c)
d)
adjective
adverb
verb
preposition
30. I am happy here although I sometimes miss my hometown.
a)
b)
c)
d)
pronoun
adverb
conjunction
preposition
31. The room may contain old toys.
a)
b)
c)
d)
adjective
adverb
verb
conjunction
32. I love to eat pizza often.
a)
b)
c)
d)
adjective
adverb
verb
preposition
33. She could have been the winner if she had run a tiny bit faster.
a)
b)
c)
d)
pronoun
adverb
verb
preposition
34. She could have been the winner if she had run a tiny bit faster.
a)
b)
c)
d)
conjunction
adverb
verb
preposition
35. She could have been the winner if she had run a tiny bit faster.
a)
b)
c)
d)
adjective
adverb
verb
preposition
Add the punctuation needed to correct each sentence.
Add any of the following punctuation marks: comma, semi-colon, colon, period, quotation marks,
or underline.
More than one mark may be necessary OR no marks may be necessary.
You MAY NOT add or change any words in the sentence.
1. Don't be late We can't miss the show.
2. Before you come over finish your homework.
3. I aced the test although I didn't study.
4. Because we knew the house we went in.
5. I really enjoyed the musical Les Miserables on Broadway.
6. Janet the nurse is my aunt.
7. Do you remember the author of The Landlady?
8. Unfortunately she did not get an A it was a sad day for her.
9. The two girls brought many items cookies potato chips and crackers.
10. Meg and Lou found the turtles they were cute.
11. We went in because we knew the house.
12. I had a ham sandwich and she had an omelet.
13. My favorite song is Wake Up Little Susie but I have no idea who sings it.
14. Alex shouted Mom. Please come here and help with the groceries.
Parts of Speech Review Sheet
Nouns
People, places, things, ideas
Key words that often come before a noun: the, a, an
Most nouns are tangible, or touchable - your five senses can detect them
Pronouns
Replace nouns
I, you, he, she, we, it, they - these pronouns do things
Me, him, her, us, it, them - these pronouns have things done to them
Our, ours, hers, his, its, my, mine, theirs, their, yours - these pronouns possess or own
something
Other Pronouns: himself, herself, yourself, yourselves, themselves, itself, ourselves
Who, whom, what, which, whose, those, these, this, that
Singular
another
each
anybody either
anyone
everybody
anything everyone
neither
everything
nobody
something
no one
someone
one
somebody
Plural
both
few
many
several
Singular or Plural
all
any
most
none
some
Adjectives
Describe nouns or pronouns ONLY
Tell what kind, how many, how much, or which ones
Colors, sizes, and numbers are adjectives
Examples: best, old, older, oldest, little, big, tired, hurt, wrinkled, etc..
Verbs
Tell what a noun or pronoun is doing or being (action or state of being)
Memorize the following list. They are ALWAYS verbs or parts of the verb.
am
can
might
be
is
could
shall
been
are
would
do
has
were
should
does
have
was
will
did
had
be
must
may
Verb phrases are verbs and the helping verbs above, such as in the following examples:
should have been, could have been, will be seen, would have told
Adverbs
Describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs
Tell how, when, where, or to what extent something is being done
Often end in - ly
The following words are ALWAYS adverbs: not, too, very, often, soon, today, tomorrow,
yesterday, sometimes, occasionally, dangerously, fast, usually, and slowly
Examples: I am too cold. - Too modifies the adjective "tired."
I drove fast. - Fast modifies the verb "drove."
I drove very quickly. - Very modifies the adverb "quickly."
Prepositions
Point to things -links nouns and pronouns to the rest of a sentence
Are always in a prepositional phrase = prep. + object (noun or pronoun]
Common prepositions include the following: to, for, up, of, in, with, on, from, under, at,
between
Some prepositional phrases: before the game, over the mountain, under the desk, to him, for
her, etc...
Conjunctions
Join words, phrases, or sentences together
FANBOYS - for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so - can link sentences if they are preceded by a comma
These are other common conjunctions: while, if, when, because, since, until
Examples: If we go to the park, we will bring lunches. - always a comma
We will bring lunches if we go to the park, -never a comma
Because it rained, we stayed indoors. - always a comma
We stayed indoors because it rained. - never a comma
Interjections
Express emotional outbursts
Are set off from the sentence by commas or exclamation points
Hey! Ouch! Oops! Yum!
Spelling and Vocabulary Practice
Directions: Circle the correct answer choice.
1. Which adjective best describes Silvenus from Forge!
a)
b)
c)
d)
fickle
sage
rambunctious
egotistical
2. Which two pairs of words are NOT synonyms?
a)
b)
c)
d)
depict and portray
dismal and melancholy
rival and foe
parch and quench
3. Which two pairs of words are antonyms?
a)
b)
c)
d)
dupe and erode
futile and fruitless
lethargic and docile
shirk and confront
4. Which two pairs of words are antonyms?
a)
b)
c)
d)
transparent and opaque
bellow and fret
morbid and grim
indispensable and vital
5. Which two pairs of words are antonyms?
a)
b)
c)
d)
recede and erode
bewilder and dupe
imperative and crucial
animated and lethargic
6. Which two pairs of words are synonyms?
a)
b)
c)
d)
germinate and wither
eradicate and obliterate
impartial and biased
deleterious and humane
Spelling and Vocabulary Final Exam review
7. Rival is to foe as surly is to
a)
b)
c)
d)
.
mar
tactful
quirk
sullen
8. During a speech, you would not want to be described as:
a)
b)
c)
d)
poised
literate
inept
articulate
9. All of the following words have a negative connotation EXCEPT:
a)
b)
c)
d)
mar
docile
botch
detest
10. All of the following words relate to the topics of grammar and writing EXCEPT:
a)
b)
c)
d)
paraphrase
diction
instigate
syntax
11. Which word does not have the same or a similar meaning as the others?
a)
b)
c)
d)
synopsis
fathom
anecdote
saga
12. One might feel
a)
b)
c)
d)
after the loss of a pet.
grimy
biased
sinister
anguish
13. Brooke Ellison's situation could be described as:
a)
b)
c)
d)
trivial
adverse
ponder
brood
Spelling and Vocabulary Final Exam review
14. In Fever, 1793, the fever victims were:
a.
b.
c.
d.
tedious
unscathed
vilified
groundless
15. Lyddie can be described as all of the following EXCEPT:
a.
b.
c.
d.
proud
authoritative
cowardly
ignorant
16. Curzon can be described as:
a.
b.
c.
d.
dissuade
quirk
idiosyncrasy
stout
17. In the beginning of ,4 Christmas Carol, Scrooge can be described as all of the following EXCEPT:
a.
b.
c.
d.
malignant
sincere
malicious
miserly
18. If your efforts are fruitless, which of the following might be true?
a.
b.
c.
d.
You won an award.
You studied for a test.
You dieted and lost no weight.
Your parents gave you a raise in allowance.
19. Which sentence below DOES NOT contain a misspelled word? Where an error exists, write the
correctly spelled word next to the sentence.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Please see me in self-help tommorrow.
I am greatful for my family.
That is none of your business!
The charachter is an antagonist.
20. Which sentence below DOES NOT contain a misspelled word? Where an error exists, write the
correctly spelled word next to the sentence.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Those pajamas are cute.
I really want to earn at least a ninty on the test.
I have been friends with him since the begginning of school.
I probally can go on the trip.
Spelling and Vocabulary Final Exam review
21. Which sentence below DOES NOT contain a misspelled word? Where an error exists, write the
correctly spelled word next to the sentence.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Is it neccessary to study for the final?
Can you seperate the red skittle from the green?
I hope that you pursue your dreams.
My adress is 56 Juniper Street.
22. Which sentence below DOES NOT contain a misspelled word? Where an error exists, write the
correctly spelled word next to the sentence.
a.
b.
c.
d.
He trys very hard in all that he does.
Why dosen't she like him?
The rabit is so cute!
The sun is shining brightly.
23. Which prefix means "before"?
a.
b.
c.
d.
post
inter
pre
trans
24. All of the following prefixes mean "not" EXCEPT?
a.
b.
c.
d.
non
mis
un
dis
25. Which sentence below DOES NOT contain a misspelled word? Where an error exists, write the
correctly spelled word next to the sentence.
a.
b.
c.
d.
I ment what I said.
It is a beautiful day!
It is not particulary nice out today.
Febuary is the month in which I was bom.
26. If you are audacious, you would most likely:
a.
b.
c.
d.
eat with your mouth closed
write very neatly
bungee jump
like to draw
27. If you steal, there will be a:
a.
b.
c.
d.
insinuate
repercussion
sinister
groundless
Spelling and Vocabulary Final Exam review
28. A new puppy might be all of the following EXCEPT:
a.
b.
c.
d.
anxious
animated
stifle
skittish
29. Billy Weaver would BEST be described as:
a.
b.
c.
d.
sage
fallible
nai've
malignant
30. Which word could describe a difficult and unfair question on a test?
a.
b.
c.
d.
conscientious
ambiguous
innumerable
ordeal
31. Which of the following pairs are NOT synonyms?
a.
b.
c.
d.
loathe and detest
plague and epidemic
nettlesome and peevish
sluggish and distraught
32. Which of the following pairs are NOT antonyms?
a.
b.
c.
d.
imposing and looming
haughty and selfless
commenced and adjourned
dwindles and abates
33. Which two words are NOT synonyms?
a.
b.
c.
d.
din and commotion
foe and adversary
fray and skirmish
vain and oafish
34. Pestilence is to plague as portent is to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
omen
divert
exemplary
wretched
Spelling and Vocabulary Final Exam review
Finding Synonyms for Vocabulary Words
Directions: Look at the words listed in the review packet on pages 22-24. Find at least two synonyms for
the words listed.
1. evil
2. think
3. gloomy
4. serious
5. bother
6. disease
7. bare/empty
8. difficult
9. carefully
10. sign(of future)
11. danger
12. noise
13. hardship
14. unimportant
15. tough
Spelling and Vocabulary Final Exam review
Finding Synonyms for Vocabulary Words Continued.
16. self-centered
17. lessens
18. worry
19. boring
20. disrespectful
21. unaware
22. important
23. argumentative
24. pick through
Antonyms
1. Antonyms for end and begin
2. Antonyms for friend and enemy
3. Antonyms for short and neverending
4. Antonyms for energetic and lazy
5. Antonyms for brave and timid
6. Antonyms for skilled and unskilled
7. Antonyms for wise and unwise
8. Antonyms for cheap and generous
Spelling and Vocabulary Final Exam review