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Your English Test!

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Read everything carefully. Read everything carefully.

Remember that there are no trick questions. Remember that there are no trick questions.

Consider every choice. Consider every choice.

Guess intelligently. Guess intelligently.

Spend test time wisely. Spend test time wisely.

Susan B. Anthony articleSusan B. Anthony article

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sentences)sentences)

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Susan B. Anthony articleFor which audience does Ms. Anthony address For which audience does Ms. Anthony address the above speech?the above speech?

A. all of the citizens of her hometownA. all of the citizens of her hometownB. the female citizens of the UnitedB. the female citizens of the United StatesStatesC. members of the federal governmentC. members of the federal governmentD. all of the citizens of the UnitedD. all of the citizens of the United StatesStates

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Which Which bestbest describes how this speech is describes how this speech is structured?structured?

A. an opinion followed by supporting A. an opinion followed by supporting detailsdetailsB. a list of the speaker’s best B. a list of the speaker’s best

characteristicscharacteristicsC. a problem followed by several solutionsC. a problem followed by several solutionsD. a sequence of historical eventsD. a sequence of historical events

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Throughout the speech, the speaker usesThroughout the speech, the speaker uses

examples toexamples to

A. convince the people that she is rightA. convince the people that she is right

B. compare two different ideasB. compare two different ideas

C. help support her own opinionC. help support her own opinion

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Susan B. AnthonyWhat is the What is the most likelymost likely reason Ms. Anthony reason Ms. Anthonygave this speech?gave this speech?

A. She wanted to prove that she didn’tA. She wanted to prove that she didn’t commit a crime when she votedcommit a crime when she votedB. She wanted to show that womenB. She wanted to show that women have as much right to vote as menhave as much right to vote as menC. She wanted to convince other C. She wanted to convince other women to send letters of protestwomen to send letters of protestD. She wanted to demand an apology D. She wanted to demand an apology for the way she was treatedfor the way she was treated

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As used in the passage, As used in the passage, organicorganic most most

nearly meansnearly means

A. justA. just

B. greatB. great

C. basicC. basic

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The point of view used in the passage The point of view used in the passage reveals the speaker’sreveals the speaker’s

A. distrust of governmentA. distrust of governmentB. feelings of superiorityB. feelings of superiorityC. frustration with unjust lawsC. frustration with unjust lawsD. desire to prove her innocenceD. desire to prove her innocence

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The OdysseyThe Odyssey

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sentences)sentences)

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The Odyssey

As used in the passage, As used in the passage, talismantalisman most most nearly meansnearly means

A. guideA. guideB. charmB. charmC. cureC. cureD. symbolD. symbol

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The Odyssey

Circe Circe most likelymost likely turned the men into pigs turned the men into pigs

A. to hurt UlyssesA. to hurt Ulysses

B. to anger MercuryB. to anger Mercury

C. so they looked funnyC. so they looked funny

D. so they had to stay with herD. so they had to stay with her

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Which Which bestbest describes the way in which the describes the way in which thepassage is structured?passage is structured?

A. a problem followed by a solutionA. a problem followed by a solutionB. main idea with the supporting B. main idea with the supporting

detailsdetailsC. details describing a characterC. details describing a characterD. a sequence of eventsD. a sequence of events

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The point of view in the passage revealsThe point of view in the passage reveals

A. Ulysses’ loyalty to his menA. Ulysses’ loyalty to his men

B. Mercury’s anger toward CirceB. Mercury’s anger toward Circe

C. Circe’s faith in UlyssesC. Circe’s faith in Ulysses

D. Ulysses’ love for CirceD. Ulysses’ love for Circe

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The author depicts Circe’s singing as The author depicts Circe’s singing as sounding beautiful to the men’s ears to showsounding beautiful to the men’s ears to showCirce’sCirce’s

A. generous hospitalityA. generous hospitalityB. sweet natureB. sweet natureC. enchanting powersC. enchanting powersD. musical talentD. musical talent

AnswerX

The Odyssey

Which word Which word bestbest describes Mercury’s tone describes Mercury’s tonein paragraph 5?in paragraph 5?

A. hostileA. hostileB. defensiveB. defensiveC. astonishedC. astonishedD. sympatheticD. sympathetic

AnswerX

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Which assertion is Which assertion is bestbest supported by the evidence in the supported by the evidence in thepassage?passage?

A. Circe has as much power as the gods andA. Circe has as much power as the gods and goddessesgoddessesB. Ulysses cannot be tricked as easily as his B. Ulysses cannot be tricked as easily as his menmenC. A true hero will always remain loyal to hisC. A true hero will always remain loyal to his

friendsfriendsD. Gods and goddesses were unconcernedD. Gods and goddesses were unconcerned

with humanswith humansAnswer X

VocabularyVocabulary

Words in ContextWords in Context

VocabularyVocabulary

Words in ContextWords in Context

Using Context Clues• Read the following

sentences and try to choose the best definition for the italicized word by searching for context clues in each sentence.

Look for:• Synonyms• Antonyms• Details• Clear Definition

1. The designer window treatments in her house, installed 17 years ago, were outmoded.

a. unnecessaryb. pointlessc. out-of-dated. worthless

a. unnecessaryb. pointless

c. out-of-date – to be outmoded is to be old-fashioned or out-of-date. The designer window treatments may also be unnecessary, pointless, or even worthless. However, the key to the meaning is the context-that I, the phrase installed 17 years ago.

d. worthless

1. The designer window treatments in her house, installed 17 years ago, were outmoded.

2. Although the professor’s lectures were regarded by many as so wearisome that they regularly put students to sleep, he ignored all criticism and refused to make any changes.

a. modestb. unpleasantc. boringd. objectionable

a. modestb. unpleasant

c. boring Something that is wearisome is tiresome or boring. The key to the meaning here is the phrase they regularly put students to sleep.

d. objectionable

2. Although the professor’s lectures were regarded by many as so wearisome that they regularly put students to sleep, he ignored all criticism and refused to make any changes.

3. The baseball player’s malice toward the referee was revealed in his spiteful remarks to the media, which almost ruined the referee’s career. a. vindictiveb. crazyc. ruded. unpleasant

a. vindictive To be spiteful is to be vengeful or vindictive. The keys here are the word malice and the phrase almost ruined the referee’s career.

3. The baseball player’s malice toward the referee was revealed in his spiteful remarks to the media, which almost ruined the referee’s career.

b. crazyc. ruded. unpleasant

4. Although Zachary is much too inexperienced for the managerial position, he is a willful young man and obdurately refuses to withdraw his applications.a. foolishlyb. reluctantlyc. constantlyd. stubbornly

4. Although Zachary is much too inexperienced for the managerial position, he is a willful young man and obdurately refuses to withdraw his applications.

a. foolishlyb. reluctantlyc. constantly

d. stubbornly When something is done obdurately, it is done in an inflexible or intractable manner, or stubbornly.

The key here are the words willful young man.

5. His neighbor’s superficial remarks trivialized the property line dispute and infuriated Malcolm.

a. enragedb. pettyc. insultingd. misleading

a. enraged

b. petty A superficial remark is insignificant and shallow, or petty. The key here are is the word trivialized.

c. insulting d. misleading

5. His neighbor’s superficial remarks trivialized the property line dispute and infuriated Malcolm.

6. When Katya refused to lie to her parents about where she was spending the night, she was completely ostracized by her usually loyal friends.

a. excluded b. hurt c. cheeredd. helped

6. When Katya refused to lie to her parents about where she was spending the night, she was completely ostracized by her usually loyal friends.a. excluded To be ostracized is to be

banished or excluded. The key here is the phrase usually loyal friends, who had never shunned her before.

• b. hurt • c. cheered• d. helped

7. Her fashion sense was usually described as flamboyant, but on the night of the party, Tanya’s outfit was uncharacteristically modest.a. impeccableb. showyc. sloppyd. unassuming

7. Her fashion sense was usually described as flamboyant, but on the night of the party, Tanya’s outfit was uncharacteristically modest.

a. impeccable

b. showy Something that is flamboyant is flashy or showy. The keys here are the words usually described as flamboyant and but…uncharacteristically modest.

c. sloppy

d. unassuming

8. Mr. Powers was so gullible that he believed even the most outlandish excuses of his insincere employees.

a. intelligentb. naivec. dishonestd. critical

8. Mr. Powers was so gullible that he believed even the most outlandish excuses of his insincere employees.

a. intelligent

b. naïve To be gullible means to be easy to fool or naïve. The keys here are the words outlandish excuses and insincere employees.

c. dishonest d. critical

9. One cannot become a certified teacher without completing the prerequisite student teaching assignment.

a. requiredb. optionalc. preferredd. advisable

9. One cannot become a certified teacher without completing the prerequisite student teaching assignment.

a. required A prerequisite is something that is necessary or required. The fact that one can’t become a certified teacher without completing the student teaching assignment means that it is required. The other choices do not imply a hard and fast rule.

b. optional c. preferred d. advisable

10. Charles, aware of his susceptibility to gum disease, is diligent about flossing.

a. uncomfortableb. excitedc. thoroughd. ambivalent

10. Charles, aware of his susceptibility to gum disease, is diligent about flossing.

a. uncomfortableb. excited

c. thorough To be diligent is to be painstaking or thorough.

d. ambivalent

11. Even though she’d read her supervisor’s memo four or five times, she still found his rambling message ambiguous.

a. profoundb. inspiringc. ridiculousd. unclear

11. Even though she’d read her supervisor’s memo four or five times, she still found his rambling message ambiguous.

a. profoundb. inspiringc. ridiculous

d. unclear to be ambiguous is to be vague or unclear.

12. Excited about winning the award, Marcia walked up to the podium and delivered an animated acceptance speech.

a. abbreviatedb. courteousc. reservedd. lively

12. Excited about winning the award, Marcia walked up to the podium and delivered an animated acceptance speech.

a. abbreviatedb. courteousc. reserved

d. lively Something that is animated is energetic or lively.

13. The intermittent rain soaked the garden many different times during the day.

a. protractedb. periodicc. incredulousd. light

13. The intermittent rain soaked the garden many different times during the day.

a. protracted

b. periodic When something is intermittent, it is periodic or starts and stops at intervals.

c. incredulousd. light

14. In order to get their votes in the next election, the senator responded to all the complaints of her constituents in a diplomatic manner.a. tactfulb. dismissivec. delayingd. elaborate

14. In order to get their votes in the next election, the senator responded to all the complaints of her constituents in a diplomatic manner.a. tactful To be diplomatic is to

be sensitive in dealing with others or tactful.

b. dismissivec. delayingd. elaborate

15. After several small brushfires at the campground, officials felt the need to augment the rules pertaining to campfires.

a. criticizeb. retractc. considerd. expand

15. After several small brushfires at the campground, officials felt the need to augment the rules pertaining to campfires.

a. criticizeb. retractc. consider

d. expand To augment something is to add or expand it. Although c., consider, is not out of the question, since officials are responding to several fires that have already occurred, it is more pronounced and definitive than just

considering the existing rules.

16. As soon as the details of the election were released to the media, the newspaper was inundated with calls - far too many to be handled effectively.

a. providedb. botheredc. rewardedd. flooded

16. As soon as the details of the election were released to the media, the newspaper was inundated with calls - far too many to be handled effectively.

a. providedb. botheredc. rewarded

d. flooded To be inundated is to be overwhelmed or flooded.

17. The Marion Police Department’s policy of aggressively recruiting women officers is unmatched, unique in every way.

a. rigorousb. admirablec. unparalleledd. remarkable

17. The Marion Police Department’s policy of aggressively recruiting women officers is unmatched, unique in every way.

a. rigorousb. admirable

c. unparalleled To be unique is to be one of a kind or unparalleled.

d. remarkable

18. When people heard that Timid Bob had taken up skydiving, they were incredulous.

a. fearfulb. outragedc. convincedd. disbelieving

18. When people heard that Timid Bob had taken up skydiving, they were incredulous.

a. fearfulb. outragedc. convinced

d. disbelieving When one is incredulous, one is skeptical or disbelieving.

19. The technical department enthusiastically hired MS. Long because she was proficient in the use of computers.

a. sincereb. adequatec. competentd. skilled

19. The technical department enthusiastically hired MS. Long because she was proficient in the use of computers.

a. sincereb. adequatec. competent

d. skilled When one is proficient at something, one is an expert or skilled at it.

20. Even under tremendous public pressure, the planning committee would not commit itself wholeheartedly to the proposal and gave only tentative approval to the waterfront development plan.

a. provisionalb. ambiguousc. unnecessaryd. total

20. Even under tremendous public pressure, the planning committee would not commit itself wholeheartedly to the proposal and gave only tentative approval to the waterfront development plan.

a. provisional When something is tentative, it is of an uncertain or provisional nature.

b. ambiguousc. unnecessaryd. total

21. Regarding the need for more free refreshments, the group’s opinion was enthusiastic and unanimous.

a. dividedb. uniformc. adamantd. spirited

21. Regarding the need for more free refreshments, the group’s opinion was enthusiastic and unanimous.

a. divided

b. uniform When a group’s opinion is unanimous, it is in accord (agreement) or uniform.

c. adamantd. spirited

22. Since the townspeople were so dissatisfied, various methods to alleviate the situation were debated.

a. easeb. toleratec. clarifyd. intensify

22. Since the townspeople were so dissatisfied, various methods to alleviate the situation were debated.

a. ease To alleviate something is to make it more bearable or to ease it.

b. toleratec. clarifyd. intensify

23. The assistant was fast becoming an indispensable member of the department, so they had no choice but to offer him a higher salary to remain.

a. determinedb. experiencedc. essentiald. creative

23. The assistant was fast becoming an indispensable member of the department, so they had no choice but to offer him a higher salary to remain.

a. determinedb. experienced

c. essential To be indispensable is to be necessary or essential.

d. creative

24. The attorney wanted to expedite the process, because her client was becoming impatient.

a. accelerateb. evaluatec. reversed. justify

24. The attorney wanted to expedite the process, because her client was becoming impatient.

a. accelerate To expedite a process is to hurry it up or accelerate it.

b. evaluatec. reverse

d. justify

25. The suspect gave a plausible explanation for his presence at he scene, so the police decided to look elsewhere for the perpetrator of the crime.

a. unbelievableb. crediblec. insufficientd. apologetic

25. The suspect gave a plausible explanation for his presence at he scene, so the police decided to look elsewhere for the perpetrator of the crime.

a. unbelievable

b. credible If something is plausible, it is believable or credible.

c. insufficient

d. apologetic

26. He based his conclusion on what he inferred from the evidence, not on what he actually observed.

a. predictedb. imaginedc. surmisedd. implied

26. He based his conclusion on what he inferred from the evidence, not on what he actually observed.a. predictedb. imagined

c. surmised To infer something is to surmise it or deduce it from the evidence.

d. implied

27. The neighborhood-watch group presented its ultimatum at the town board meeting: Repave the streets or prepare for protests.

a. earnest pleab. formal petitionc. solemn promised. non-negotiable

27. The neighborhood-watch group presented its ultimatum at the town board meeting: Repave the streets or prepare for protests.

a. earnest pleab. formal petitionc. solemn promise

d. non-negotiable An ultimatum is a final statement of terms or non-negotiable demand.

28. The editor of the newspaper needed to be sure the article presented the right information, so his review was meticulous.

a. delicateb. painstakingc. superficiald. objective

28. The editor of the newspaper needed to be sure the article presented the right information, so his review was meticulous.

a. delicate

b. painstaking To be meticulous is to be extremely careful or painstaking.

c. superficiald. objective

29. The general public didn’t care about the trial and was apathetic about the verdict.

a. enragedb. indifferentc. suspicious d. saddened

29. The general public didn’t care about the trial and was apathetic about the verdict.

a. enraged

b. indifferent To be apathetic is to show little or no interest or to be indifferent.

c. suspicious

d. saddened

30. The doctors were pleased that their theory had been fortified by the new research.

a. reinforcedb. alteredc. disputedd. developed

30. The doctors were pleased that their theory had been fortified by the new research.

a. reinforced To be fortified is to be strengthened or reinforced.

b. alteredc. disputedd. developed

More Vocabulary!

Fiction - a narrative writing based on imagination, usually the novel or the short story.

Metaphor - a comparison of two unlike things without using "like" or "as".

Narrator - The person telling the story

Novel - covering a wide range of prose materials which have two common characteristics: they are fictional

and lengthy

Point of viewthe perspective from which the writer tells the story (1st, 2nd, 3rd person; omniscient, limited omniscient)

1st person POV - Uses "I" - Narrator is IN the story2nd person POV - refers to use of "you" in a story, used

less often, this type of POV work would be used in recipes or instructions

3rd person POV - the narrator is telling the events from "outside" the story using pronouns such as "he", "she" or "they" . This point of view may be omniscient or limited.

Omniscient POV - an all-knowing narrator shares the actions, thoughts, and dialogue of ALL characters

Limited Omniscient POV - speaker shares actions/dialogue of all characters, but the

thoughts of ONE or TWO characters only

Setting - The time and place of a story, which usually play an important role in the events that occur

Theme - central idea or message in a work of literatureMain idea - A main idea is a writer's principal

message. It may be the central idea of an entire work or thought expressed in a paragraph’s topic sentence.

Conflict - The problem or struggle that the characters have to solve or come to grips with by the end of the story

Resolution/denouement - The portion of a play or story where the problem is solved

Anecdote - A short narrative that tells the particulars of an interesting and/or humorous event

Irony - the contrast between what is expected or what appears to be and what actually is.

Hyperbole - a type of figurative language that makes an extreme exaggeration for effect and not meant to be taken literally

Symbolism - a literary device in which an object, person, action, or place represents or stands for something beyond its literal meaning

Personification - giving human or animate qualities to nonhuman or inanimate things

Tone - the attitude a writer takes toward his or her subject, characters, and audience. Tone can be revealed through choice of words or details.

“It is better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all

doubt”The above is an example of what literary term?

A. paradoxB. alliterationC. proverbD. pun

“It is better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all

doubt”The above is an example of what literary term?

A. paradoxB. alliterationC. Proverb -proverb (a short, well-known statement that

expresses a common truth or experience) Paradox is a contradictory or absurd statement that has some truth to it. Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds. A pun is a play on words.

D. pun

“Buzz,” “Pop,” “Zoom”The above are examples of what literary

device?

A. cliché B. onomatopoeia C. simileD. alliteration

“Buzz,” “Pop,” “Zoom”The above are examples of what literary

device?

A. cliché B. onomatopoeia - the use of a word whose

sound imitates or suggests its meaningC. simileD. alliteration

What is the name for a poem that consists of three lines: five syllables in the first and third lines, and seven syllables in the second line?

A. sonnet B. narrative poemC. blank verseD. haiku

What is the name for a poem that consists of three lines: five syllables in the first and third lines, and seven syllables in the second line?

A. sonnet B. narrative poemC. blank verseD. Haiku - a sonnet is a 14-line poem which ends in

a rhyming couplet. A narrative poem tells a story while blank verse has no rhyme or meter.

Which sentence contains a grammatical

error?

A. Cody spoke quiet so I could not hear him. B. The salesperson aggressively tried to sell the car. C. Margaret played the piano extremely well. D. The swimmer slowly climbed onto the diving

board.

Which sentence contains a grammatical

error?

A. Cody spoke quiet so I could not hear him. quiet should be changed to ―quietly (Quietly is an adverb

modifying “spoke”. It tells how the person spoke.)

B. The salesperson aggressively tried to sell the car. C. Margaret played the piano extremely well. D. The swimmer slowly climbed onto the diving board.

What is the name for a poem that has only fourteen lines?

A. sonnet B. narrative poemC. lyric poetryD. haiku

What is the name for a poem that has only fourteen lines?

A. sonnet - a 14- line poemB. narrative poemC. lyric poetryD. haiku

A narrative poem is one which tells a story; lyric poetry has musical quality, contains imagery, and appeals to the senses. A haiku has only 3 lines with 5, 7 and 5 syllables, respectively.

“dress and boss” – “slither and slather”The above are examples of what literary

term?

A. consonance B. alliterationC. dialectD. irony

“dress and boss” – “slither and slather”The above are examples of what literary

term?

A. consonance repetition of the same or similar final consonant sounds

B. alliterationC. dialectD. irony

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

All the lions began to groom their fur. The smallest cub started to lick its paws, too.

A. Change their to they’reB. Change its to it’sC. Change too to toD. No revision is needed.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

All the lions began to groom their fur. The smallest cub started to lick its paws, too.

A. Change their to they’reB. Change its to it’sC. Change too to toD. No revision is needed. No

revision is needed. All homonyms are used in the correct form.

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