English 7 Practice Exam Page 1 UNIT 3 Final Exam Practice 1. Which of the following is the correct definition of flashback? (flashback, page # 391) a. Seeing a flash of light that reminds you of something in the past b. Clues or hints signaling events that will occur later in the plot c. A sudden memory of an event in the past that interrupts the sequence of events in the plot of the story d. Clues signaling events that have already taken place 2. Which of the following is the correct definition of foreshadowing? (foreshadowing, page # 392) a. Clues signaling events that have already taken place b. Clues or hints signaling events that will occur later in the plot c. Seeing a flash of light that reminds you of something in the past d. A sudden memory of an event in the past that interrupts that sequence of events in the plot of the story 3. Which of the following analogies shows a part : whole relationship (analogies, page # 23) a. Car : automobile b. Dog : cat c. Hot : cold d. Leaf : tree 4. Which of the following analogies represents a relationship among synonyms? a. Monologue : Lecture b. Dog : cat c. Hot : cold d. Leaf : tree 5. Which of the following analogies represents a relationship among antonyms? a. Cold : Warm b. Car : automobile c. Leaf : tree d. Dog : cat 6. Read the paragraph below. What literary technique is being used? (literary technique) An old familiar feeling came over me, like I had forgotten something. What was it? What did I need to remember? Somewhere behind me a car engine started up, and a scene came back to me: I remembered a black metal mailbox, on a black metal pole. I was riding my bike home at dinnertime, heading east down this street, with the sun setting behind me. I heard a loud roar like an animal s, like a predator snarling. I swiveled my head around, still pedaling, and looked back. All I could see was the red sun, huge now, setting right over the middle of the street. I couldn t see anything else. But I could hear the roar, even louder now, and I recognized it: the roar of an engine revved up to full throttle.
English 7 Practice Exam Page 2 a. Foreshadowing b. Flashback c. Characterization d. Dialogue 7. Read the paragraph below. What literary technique is being used? (literary technique, 174 & 187 in Springboard) According to Joey Costello, Arthur has never even gotten into a game. Now he ll be out there when the crowd is roaring, and the cameras are flashing, and the game is on the line. What will Arthur do for an opportunity like that, for that kind of fame and glory? What will Arthur do for Erick, his sponsor, his benefactor, his ticket to the big time? Let s face it. He will do anything. He will do anything that Erik asks. He has found himself a place in the Erick Fisher Football Dream, and he will do anything to stay there. a. Foreshadowing b. Flashback c. Characterization d. Dialogue 8. Which of the following is a simple sentence? (sentence structure, Unit 4) a. Two of the kittens are gray, but the third one is orange. b. My favorite animated film was Cinderella, until I saw Jungle Book. c. Both the cheetah and the chimpanzee are endangered species. d. The sweater I bought last week was on sale, and it fits well, too. 9. Which of the following is a compound sentence? (sentence structure, Unit 4) a. Two of the kittens are gray, but the third one is orange. b. My favorite animated film was Cinderella, until I saw Jungle Book. c. Both the cheetah and the chimpanzee are endangered species. d. The sweater I bought last week was on sale, and it fits well, too. 10. Which of the following is a complex sentence? (sentence structure, Unit 4) a. Two of the kittens are gray, but the third one is orange. b. My favorite animated film was Cinderella, until I saw Jungle Book. c. Both the cheetah and the chimpanzee are endangered species. d. The sweater I bought last week was on sale, and it fits well, too. 11. Which of the following is a complex sentence? (sentence structure, Unit 4) a. Two of the kittens are gray, but the third one is orange. b. My favorite animated film was Cinderella, until I saw Jungle Book. c. Both the cheetah and the chimpanzee are endangered species. d. The sweater I bought last week was on sale, and it fits well, too. ccx 12. Which of the following is a compound/complex sentence? (sentence structure, Unit 4) a. Two of the kittens are gray, but the third one is orange. b. My favorite animated film was Cinderella, until I saw Jungle Book. c. Both the cheetah and the chimpanzee are endangered species. d. The sweater I bought last week was on sale, and it fits well, too.
English 7 Practice Exam Page 3 13. Read the paragraph below. Which of the choices below represent the main idea of the paragraph? (main idea, Unit 1) Do you wear glasses? Make sure your glasses fit well. The earpieces should be at eye level. Don t try to adjust the earpieces yourself. Take your glasses for adjustments to the place you bought them. Keep your glasses in a case when you re not wearing them. This will prevent scratches. Keep the lenses clean. A soft cloth is best for cleaning. a. You should ask for help when adjusting your glasses. b. It is important to keep your glasses protected. c. You cannot see unless you keep the lenses clean. d. Taking care of your glasses involves many steps. 14. Which step of the writing process involves brainstorming ideas about the topic? (Writing Process, 238) a. Narrowing down a topic b. Pre- writing c. Drafting d. Revising 15. Which step of the writing process involves writing the essay after reviewing notes from brainstorming? (Writing Process, 238) a. Narrowing a topic b. Pre- writing c. Drafting d. Revising 16. Identify the term used for evaluating a written piece to improve coherency and use of language. (Writing Process, 239) a. Editing b. Pre- writing c. Drafting d. Revising 17. What is the first step of the writing process when drafting a research paper? (Writing Process, 238) a. Narrowing a topic b. Pre- writing c. Drafting d. Revising 18. Identify the difference between revision and editing. (Writing Process) a. A goal for both revision and editing is to create cohesive sentences b. A goal for revising is eliminating wordiness c. A goal for editing is creating cohesive sentences d. A goal for editing is changing dead words into sophisticated words
English 7 Practice Exam Page 4 UNIT 4 19. Identify the step which follows the revision step. (Writing Process) a. Final Draft b. Pre- write c. Drafting d. Editing 20. Identify the story element in which a struggle exists between a character and an opposing force. (story elements, 209) a. Foreshadowing b. Flashback c. Setting d. Conflict 21. Choose the description that differentiates between a major conflict and a minor conflict. (Conflict, 209) a. A major conflict consists of various subplots b. A minor conflict drives the main plot c. A major conflict revolves around the main character(s) d. A minor conflict does not involve secondary characters 22. Which description is an example of hyperbole? (Figurative language, 206) a. I remember when b. He s taller than most trees. c. Life is like a box of chocolates. d. The clouds are crying. 23. Which description is an example of hyperbole? (Figurative language, 206) a. Her eyes are as blue as an ocean. b. The winds were whipping wildly. c. I am so hungry, I can eat a horse d. The sun was smiling this morning. Multiple Choice Select the best answer for each question/directive. 24. Which part of the following sentence is the appositive: Hermione, a "mudblood," was much more skilled with magic than Draco Malfoy ever dreamed of being (appositive, page # 262-263) a. Hermione b. a mudblood c. magic d. Draco Malfoy
English 7 Practice Exam Page 5 25. Salted peanuts are one of my favorite snacks. They are not very healthy. Which revision MOST effectively combines these sentences using an appositive correctly? (appositive, page # 262-263) a. Salted peanuts are one of my favorite snacks, but they are not very healthy. b. Salted peanuts, one of my favorite snacks, are not very healthy. c. Salted peanuts are not very healthy, but they are one of my favorite snacks. d. Salted peanuts are one of my favorite snacks; however, they are not very healthy. 26. Which of the following sentences contains an appositive? (appositive, p. 264, Activity 4.9) a. My mother, my sister, and I went to the grocery b. My brother, a scientist, lives in Seattle, Washington. c. We thoroughly enjoyed the movie; however, it was somewhat predictable. d. After going to the park, we went to IHOP for breakfast. 27. Combine the following two sentences using an appositive. (appositive, p. 264, Activity 4.9) John is an excellent actor. John learned all of his skill watching old Hitchcock movies. The following passage pertains to questions #28 through #35: Read the passage below. Then answer questions about the underlined errors in the passage. (28) Well, its another rainy day. I wonder what (29) I will do? First, I think I ll take a walk around the (30) neyborhood to stretch my legs. (31) Second I ll cook a big breakfast (32) with toast fruit eggs and bacon. After that, I might mow my (33) lawn; it s getting pretty long. I m not sure what I ll do after that. I guess I should go see my mother. I think she wants me to go grocery shopping with her. I have no idea why she can t just go by (34) her self. Or, better still, she could ask my dad to go with her! I doubt he will want to go with her though. He (35) doesn t like going to the grocery store as much as I do! 28. (punctuation- contractions, grammar handbook) a. Well, it was b. Well, it isn t c. Well, it s d. Correct as is 29. (punctuation- end marks, grammar handbook) a. I would do? b. will I do? c. I will do. d. Correct as is
English 7 Practice Exam Page 6 30. (punctuation- spelling, grammar handbook) a. neighborhood b. neiborhood c. nayberhood d. Correct as is 31. (punctuation- commas, grammar handbook) a. Second will I b. Second, I ll c. Second I m gonna d. Correct as is 32. (punctuation- commas, grammar handbook) a. with toast, fruit, eggs, and bacon. b. with toast, fruit, eggs and bacon. c. Both B and C are correct. d. Correct as is 33. (punctuation- semicolons, grammar handbook) a. lawn? It s b. lawn: it s c. lawn! It s d. Correct as is 34. (punctuation- spelling, grammar handbook) a. themselves b. itself c. herself d. Correct as is 35. (punctuation- contractions, grammar handbook) a. dislikes b. enjoys c. likes d. Correct as is The following passage pertains to questions #36: My Most Embarrassing Moment (1) Since I was distracted, I thought the long line of traffic had started to move, but it hadn t. (2) After a second, a fellow older student told me that I was really close and that I was going to hit the truck in front of me. (3) In the blink of an eye I hit the back of the truck in front of me. (4) The most embarrassing moment of my sophomore year was how I earned my nick name, Crash. (5) First I pulled up right behind this truck at a stop sign. (6) It all started right after school when I turned on to the busiest street by the school. (7) At the moment I was trying to tell the kid that I was giving a ride to to get back in the car because he was hanging out the window. The devastation sunk in. I was so worried that I damaged the truck, but all that I did was scratch his bumper. Lucky for him! Then it came time to look at my car. My
English 7 Practice Exam Page 7 car was ruined. The hood was buckled, the front end was pushed back, and my headlights were broken. Humiliated and scared, I still had to drive my totaled care home. During school that year, I never did hear the end of what had happened that day. ~ Tiffany Haggerty~ 36. What is the correct order of the sentences in the passage? Sequence (, page # 265) a. 4, 6, 5, 2, 3, 7, 1 b. 6, 4, 3, 7, 1, 2, 5 c. 4, 6, 5, 2, 7, 1, 3 d. 6, 4, 3, 2, 5, 7, 1 The following passage pertains to question #37: Recently, I held an amusing and memorable conversation with my son, who began kindergarten this year, on the subject of mopping. My 5 year old son, Kaleb, claimed my Swiffer mop as his own, and he enjoys mopping my kitchen and hardwood floors. Last summer, while I was watching him eagerly mop my floors, he suddenly exclaimed, I m just like a janitor! Amused, and somewhat surprised at his thoughtful comparison, I smiled and answered, Yes, you are like the school janitor Mr. Bruce. Immediately, a bright smile came to his face, and he agreed with obvious pride and delight, Yes, I am like Mr. Bruce. Then I told him that maybe someday, when he was a bigger boy like his brother, he could help Mr. Bruce mop the floors at school. Upon hearing that, he told me excitedly, I m going to help Mr. Bruce at school; I could be the one to mop the hallways. Meanwhile, Kaleb put his mop away and moved on to his next activity. I assumed he would forget about our conversation. Later, on the first day of kindergarten, I was listening to Kaleb s brother help him prepare his backpack, making sure he had the pencils, erasers, and supplies he needed on his first day of school, when I overheard Kaleb say earnestly, Should I take my mop? My older son and I refrained from laughing so we wouldn t embarrass him, and told him gently that no; he wouldn t be needing his mop today. My heart warmed, and I wished that moments like those could remain in my heart forever; but sadly, memories fade and little boys grow up. Maybe someday when he is a bigger boy, Kaleb will help Mr. Bruce mop the school hallways, but in the meanwhile he'll have to be satisfied with helping his Mom mop floors at home. ~ 2005 Kelly Byron~ 37. What would be the best title for the passage? (main idea/thesis, page # 265) a. Kaleb Likes to Mop b. Mopping is Great Exercise c. Mother s Need Help Mopping d. Janitor s Like to Mop The following passage pertains to question #38: (Thesis statement) I was about five years old when my sister informed me that I was too old to still be riding a bike with training wheels. That was the time I decided not to depend on them anymore. Even though I had some doubt, my sister and I went outside and started to take the little wheels off my bike. After my bike went through the transformation, I was now ready for the big moment. With butterflies in my stomach, I slowly got on the bike, and with my shaky hands, I gripped the handles tightly. Meanwhile my sister was holding on to me to help keep my balance. I was so afraid the she would let go, yet I was
English 7 Practice Exam Page 8 determined to ride this bike on my own. Next with a little push from her, I started to peddle. The faster my bike went the faster my heart raced. Finally I looked back nervously and noticed that my sister let go of my bike a long time ago. I was so excited that I accomplished freedom on my bike that I forgot to peddle. The next step I remember, I was lying on the ground, yet I did not care because of the adrenaline rush. I will never forget the exhilarating moment and growing up stage of riding a bike without training wheels. ~ Fallon Fauque 2005~ 38. What would be the best thesis statement for the passage? (Thesis, Revision, page # 251) a. I was scared when I started learning how to ride a bike. b. Bike riding is scary. c. Every child should lose their training wheels and learn how to ride a bike. d. Learning how to ride a bike for the first time was a nerve racking, independent moment. Questions #39-41 pertain to Personal Narratives. (personal narrative, Unit 1; revision page #257-265) 39. What should you do FIRST when you are presented with a prompt? a. write an essay about it without organizing your thoughts b. mark up the prompt, identifying key words or phrases c. organize your thoughts into a graphic organizer d. Draw a picture representation of your ideas 40. Why is it important that we organize our narratives into graphic organizers? a. to make sure that the sequence of events is in the order that it happened b. to get all of our ideas onto paper to see if there is anything that is missing or unnecessary c. to make sure that our paper is well organized so that our reader can easily follow our story d. all of the above 41. Which of the following is an example of a personal narrative? a. a story about what you did yesterday after school b. a story about what your friend did over the weekend c. a story about an imaginary creature d. All of the above 42. When writing a business letter to request action from a business the letter should be written in what type of tone? a. Informal b. formal business c. like an essay d. like a text message 43. Read the headline and first sentences of the following article. Then determine which choice accurately indicates the audience and tone based on the text.
English 7 Practice Exam Page 9 Los Angeles Times : Intelligence report identified vulnerability before Boston bombing WASHINGTON - - Five days before two bombs tore through crowds at the Boston Marathon, an intelligence report identified the finish line of the race as an "area of increased vulnerability" and warned Boston police that extremists may use "small scale bombings" to attack spectators and runners at the event. a. Audience: people who care about current events Tone: informative / matter of fact b. Audience: people who like intelligence Tone: informative / matter of fact c. Audience: People who care about current events Tone: informal d. Audience: Runners in the Boston Marathon Tone: formal 44. True / False: Newspaper format should be unbiased when reporting facts. 45. True / False: When writing a friendly letter using a formal tone is correct. 46. Read the following excerpt and choose the correct choice for the TOPIC. Back in early 2012, before the world had heard of Google Glass, the tech world was ablaze with rumors that the search giant was beavering away on augmented reality goggles. As the days went by, it was clear that not only was this true, but that Google's dream of wearable technology was far, far closer to release than anyone would have guessed. Roll forward just over a year and the first versions are in the hands of developers who went into a lottery to fork out $1,500 for their own pair of spectacles. (information retrieved from http://www.techradar.com/us/news/video/google- glass- what- you- need- to- know- 1078114) a. Google Glass is a new technology available to everyone. b. Google Glass is close to being released to the public c. Google Glass is only available to developers d. Google Glass are reality goggles. 47. True / False Research is finding and collecting information about a specific topic. (3.30) 48. The proper organization of a Works Cited page is: (3.32) a. By date the articles were written b. Alphabetized by the first letter of the first word in the headline c. By the date the articles were accessed d. Alphabetized by the author s last name 49. True / False: an annotated bibliography provides citation information and a brief explanation of the source. (3.32)
English 7 Practice Exam Page 10 50. Choose the most reliable source from the following (3.31) a..com b..facebook c..edu d..net 51. True / False: knowing common Greek and Latin roots is beneficial for decoding words. (1.21) 52. Match the root to its meaning (1.21) Geo Bio Graph Grad Life Write, writing Step, degree Earth UNIT 5 53. Read the following Aesop s Fable The Ant and the Grasshopper to determine the theme. In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant passed by bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest. "Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of toiling and moiling in that way?" "I am helping to lay up food for the winter," said the Ant, "and recommend you to do the same." "Why bother about winter?" said the Grasshopper. We have got plenty of food at present." But the Ant went on its way and continued its toil. When the winter came the Grasshopper had no food and found itself dying of hunger, while it saw the ants distributing every day corn and grain from the stores they had collected in the summer. (Theme, page #58 in Springboard) a. It is best to prepare for the days of necessity. b. The innocent are always treated fairly c. It s not always good to listen to society d. Be careful who your friends are 54. Which detail BEST shows that the Grasshopper is a carefree character? (Characterization, page 19) a. The grasshopper was hopping about. b. The grasshopper was chirping and singing. c. Why bother about winter? he asked. d. When winter came the Grasshopper had no food.
English 7 Practice Exam Page 11 55. In writing an analysis of the Ants, what evidence would you cite? (Analysis, page 19) a. In a field one summer s day. b. I am helping to lay up food for the winter. c. Why not come and chat with me, said the Grasshopper. d. When winter came the Grasshopper had no food 56. How does the structure of this fable contribute to its meaning? (structure, page #189) a. It contains dialogue and detail b. It has graphs c. It gives examples d. It gives a lot of background information 57. Which of the following are examples of story elements? (Characterization, page 19) a. Plot and character b. Conflict and theme c. Setting d. All of the above The following passage pertains to question #58 and 59: On Turning Ten by Billy Collins The whole idea of it makes me feel like I'm coming down with something, something worse than any stomach ache or the headaches I get from reading in bad light- - a kind of measles of the spirit, a mumps of the psyche, a disfiguring chicken pox of the soul. You tell me it is too early to be looking back, but that is because you have forgotten the perfect simplicity of being one and the beautiful complexity introduced by two. But I can lie on my bed and remember every digit. At four I was an Arabian wizard. I could make myself invisible by drinking a glass of milk a certain way. At seven I was a soldier, at nine a prince. But now I am mostly at the window watching the late afternoon light. Back then it never fell so solemnly against the side of my tree house, and my bicycle never leaned against the garage as it does today, all the dark blue speed drained out of it.
English 7 Practice Exam Page 12 This is the beginning of sadness, I say to myself, as I walk through the universe in my sneakers. It is time to say good- bye to my imaginary friends, time to turn the first big number. It seems only yesterday I used to believe there was nothing under my skin but light. If you cut me I could shine. But now when I fall upon the sidewalks of life, I skin my knees. I bleed. 58. Read the following lines from stanza 3: Back then it never fell so solemnly against the side of my tree house, and my bicycle never leaned against the garage as it does today, all the dark blue speed drained out of it. What does the imagery reveal about the character s internal conflicts? a. The character wishes to go out and ride his bike in the sun. b. The character longs for the days that he used to ride his bike. c. The character wishes he had a new bike to ride. d. The character is afraid to ride his bike because he is older. 59. Which line from the poem BEST conveys the narrator s resignation to turning ten? a. The whole idea of it makes me feel like I'm coming down with something," b. This is the beginning of sadness, I say to myself, as I walk through the universe in my sneakers. c. At four I was an Arabian wizard. I could make myself invisible by drinking a glass of milk a certain way." d. But now when I fall upon the sidewalks of life, I skin my knees. I bleed. The following passage pertains to questions #60-62: Casey at the Bat by Ernest Lawrence Thayer The outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day: The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play, And then when Cooney died at first, and Barrows did the same, A pall- like silence fell upon the patrons of the game. A straggling few got up to go in deep despair. The rest Clung to the hope which springs eternal in the human breast; They thought, "If only Casey could but get a whack at that We'd put up even money now, with Casey at the bat."
English 7 Practice Exam Page 13 But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake, And the former was a hoodoo, while the latter was a cake; So upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat, For there seemed but little chance of Casey getting to the bat. But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all, And Blake, the much despisèd, tore the cover off the ball; And when the dust had lifted, and men saw what had occurred, There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a- hugging third. Then from five thousand throats and more there rose a lusty yell; It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell; It pounded on the mountain and recoiled upon the flat, For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat. There was ease in Casey's manner as he stepped into his place; There was pride in Casey's bearing and a smile lit Casey's face. And when, responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat, No stranger in the crowd could doubt 'twas Casey at the bat. Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt; Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt; Then while the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip, Defiance flashed in Casey's eye, a sneer curled Casey's lip. And now the leather- covered sphere came hurtling through the air, And Casey stood a- watching it in haughty grandeur there. Close by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped "That ain't my style," said Casey. "Strike one!" the umpire said. From the benches, black with people, there went up a muffled roar, Like the beating of the storm- waves on a stern and distant shore; "Kill him! Kill the umpire!" shouted someone on the stand; And it's likely they'd have killed him had not Casey raised his hand. With a smile of Christian charity great Casey's visage shone; He stilled the rising tumult; he bade the game go on; He signaled to the pitcher, and once more the dun sphere flew; But Casey still ignored it and the umpire said, "Strike two!" "Fraud!" cried the maddened thousands, and echo answered "Fraud!" But one scornful look from Casey and the audience was awed. They saw his face grow stern and cold, they saw his muscles strain, And they knew that Casey wouldn't let that ball go by again. The sneer is gone from Casey's lip, his teeth are clenched in hate, He pounds with cruel violence his bat upon the plate; And now the pitcher holds the ball, and now he lets it go, And now the air is shattered by the force of Casey's blow. Oh, somewhere in this favoured land the sun is shining bright, The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light; And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout,
English 7 Practice Exam Page 14 But there is no joy in Mudville mighty Casey has struck out. 60. Read stanzas 5 and 6 from "Casey at the Bat": What is revealed about Casey's character in these lines? (inference) a. Casey doesn t normally do well under pressure. b. Casey has been trying really hard to be a better baseball player. c. Casey is confident in his abilities as a baseball player. d. Casey has never played baseball before. 61. Read the following line again: From the benches, black with people, there went up a muffled roar, Like the beating of the storm- waves on a stern and distant shore; The poet uses a simile here to describe which of the following? (simile) a. The crowd's displeasure with the umpire b. The crowd's displeasure with Casey c. The crowd's excitement that Casey is up to bat d. The crowd's confusion when Casey takes his first strike 62. Which word BEST describes Casey and his relationship with the crowd? e. Deceptive f. Heroic g. Antagonistic h. Humble 63. "Please zip your lips. "This sentence is an example of what type of figurative language? (figurative language) a. idiom b. hyperbole c. personification d. metaphor 64. "The sheets hanging on the clothesline danced in the wind. "This is an example of personification. (figurative language) a. True b. False 65. "The baby's skin was like a rose petal. "What does the simile in the above sentence say to you? (figurative language) a. The baby's skin is very soft and delicate. b. The baby's skin is rough. c. The baby's skin is dry. d. The baby's skin is sticky.
English 7 Practice Exam Page 15 66. "The bright red, orange and yellow flames shone brightly as the piercing howls surrounded us. The only images we could see in the distance were set of glowing dots that continued to come closer to our camp." This is an example of which type of figurative language? (figurative language) a. Idiom b. Metaphor c. Imagery d. Simile 67. The following sentence is an example of what type of figurative language? "It's raining cats and dogs!" (figurative language) a. Idiom b. Metaphor c. Imagery 68. "Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep," is an example of... (figurative language) a. figurative language b. metaphor c. poetry d. alliteration 69. The American flag is a for freedom. (figurative language) a. metaphor b. simile c. figurative language d. symbol 70. The following sentence is an example of which type of figurative language? The little girl was as strong as an ox. (figurative language) a. metaphor b. personification c. simile d. alliteration 71. Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence below.the cow says "moo" all day long. (figurative language) a. hyperbole b. personification c. alliteration d. onomatopoeia 72. Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence below. He was a tornado, blasting his way through the opposing team. (figurative language) a. simile b. personification c. metaphor d. Answer
English 7 Practice Exam Page 16 The following passage pertains to questions #73-76: "It's For You!" (1) You can't go anywhere today without running into someone using a cell phone. People are either talking on them or texting. Okay, so we know the handheld devices are helpful tools, but shouldn't there be some rules about their use in society? Just because someone has a cell phone, does that make it okay to talk rowdily on it in public? Does everyone in the vicinity have to be bombarded with one- sided conversations, even if they don't want to? Not everyone agrees. (2) Some people, usually those who use their cells a lot, say it's totally okay to use them anywhere, anytime. They may allege, "America's a free country and it's my right to talk in public! Other people talk to each other all the time while they walk down the street or eat in a restaurant. What's the difference if I talk to someone face- to- face or on a cell? If other people don't like hearing my phone conversations, they don't have to listen! I think they should move away from me so they don't hear what I'm saying! After all, it's very rude to eavesdrop! Besides, cells phones are essential in today's world. You see stories on TV all the time about people trapped in elevators, or under rubble from earthquakes or hurricanes, who used their cells to get help that saved their lives. And cells help kids keep in touch with their families... so the kids and their parents feel safer!" (3) Other people see things differently and say things like, "Public places are for everyone. It's true that this is a free country, so why should I be forced to listen to loud talking and laughing, especially when it's usually about stuff that's really lame or should be private anyway? Trust me, no one wants to hear about the fight you had with your friend, the movie you saw, or what you're wearing to the school dance! People should be able to hang out at the mall or ride a bus without hearing brainless conversations. Last week I was almost knocked down by someone skating at the ice rink and talking on the phone at the same time! If it's important enough for you to call someone, take the time to do it right. A phone conversation is private, so keep yours to yourself! Talking on a cell in public is not only badmannered, it adds to noise pollution!" (4) Is there a happy medium between using a cell "wherever and whenever" and outlawing its use altogether? Sure, it's called common sense. Be respectful of other people's rights. Don't talk so loudly on the phone.... The person on the other end can hear just fine without your shouting... and adjust the ring tones so you don't hog the air that's for all to share. 73. Which word could the author have used instead of rowdily that means the same but has a less negative connotation? a. softly b. loudly c. happily d. quietly
English 7 Practice Exam Page 17 74. Which word in the following sentence gives a negative connotation? They may allege, "America's a free country and it's my right to talk in public!" a. free b. right c. allege 75. Which word in the second paragraph is a positive connotation for important? a. essential b. difference c. conversation d. eavesdrop 76. What is the denotation of the word hog? What is its connotation in the last paragraph? Why do you think the author used that word? 77. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS a. It couldn t have been worser; the kittens wrecked the house while we were gone! b. Everyone going on the field trip must bring his or her own lunch. c. One of the first explorers to chart the dangerous waters of this reef. d. A tractor and an antique car was holding up traffic on State Road 115. 78. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS a. Armando and him finally knew every line of Casey at the Bat. b. Bring me the pliers on the counter with the orange handle. c. A griot is an African storyteller; griots keep the history of a family or village alive. d. Pyrites golden glitter has fooled many a prospector into thinking he or she has found gold. 79. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS a. My little brother shouted, I am going, to! and jumped into the van with us. b. Isn t 713 East Thirty- first Street you re address? c. Your desk would look better over by the window. d. Didn t several of the carpenters design tools for herself or himself? 80. Choose the sentence that is written correctly, with NO ERRORS a. Having a steep roof and a splendid view of the valley below. b. Did either of the girls bring her favorite CD to the party? c. Surely that must be one of the beautifullest paintings in the world. d. Don t he or Max have a map of the trail? Constructed Response: Write your response on a separate sheet of paper. 81. Write a well- constructed response explaining what your bedroom looks like (use imagery and descriptive words).