English I Final Review
Use this sheet to review for the final exam.
Terms to know:
Term
Definition
Infer
Example in a sentence
Connotation
Denotation
Written Conventions
Grammar and Mechanics of Writing
Make sure you know the rules for the following. You can also use the sentences on below to review for this section.
Apostrophe
possession
contractions
Commas
introductory clauses
lists
direct address
Semicolon
between independent clauses
Subordination
dependent vs. independent clauses (subordinate vs. main)
Subject-verb agreement
Enunciation
Pronoun case
Incorrect word choice (your, you’re/ their, there, they’re/ two, to, too/ )
Capitalization
proper noun
MLA format (also see below)
Grammar Review
Directions: The sentences below contain the grammar concepts that will appear on the test. They contain at least one
mistake. Locate and fix the mistake(s).
1. We might of drunk the apple juice, but we didn’t touch the lemonade.
2. Jim doesn’t want anything returned but Time and Sports Illustrated, the two magazines
that he gave to them students.
3. “Dissecting Earthworms” is the name of an article in this biology magazine. Do you
want to read it?
4. Irregardless of the similarities you’ve noted, the “New York Post” is different from
the New York Daily News.
5. In order to repair you’re battered car, I’ll have to do a lot of repainting.
6. My friend and me wore blue jeans, so we weren’t allowed into the Whitney
Restaurant.
7. We won’t be going to the South this fall; however, we’ll be going to colorado.
8. There truck would not start, regardless of what they did; they finally called youre
mechanic, I think.
9. On Memorial Day the team ate at Coopers Restaurant and also saw the movie Death
of a Salesman.
10. Pat and Nancy want to go to the musical The King and I, and I’m sure they’ll like it.
Directions: Choose the answer that is the most effective revision for each underlines part of the sentence. If no
substitute is necessary, choose “Leave as is”.
11. Upon your graduation in 2008, you will be in school for twelve years.
A. you will have been in school for twelve years.
B. you would have been in school for twelve years.
C. you would be in school for twelve years.
D. Leave as is.
12. Lily told us about her cruise across the Atlantic in our geography class.
A. In our geography class, Lily told about her cruise across the Atlantic to us.
B. Lily told us about her cruise in our geography class across the Atlantic.
C. In our geography class, Lily told us about her cruise across the Atlantic
D. Leave as is.
13. The German rivers are clear and sparkling in summer however; they are frozen in winter.
A. in summer, however they are frozen in winter.
B. in summer; however, they are frozen in winter.
C. In summer: however they are frozen in winter.
D. Leave as is.
14 When Jane arrived at the airport she was carrying a purse and a backpack with her.
A. arrived at the airport, she
B. arrived, at the airport she
C. arrived at the airport she,
D. Leave as is.
15. A dog bit Tom’s ankle while playing soccer.
A. Playing soccer, a dog bit Tom’s ankle.
B. While playing soccer, a dog bit Tom’s ankle.
C. While Tom was playing soccer, a dog bit his ankle.
D. Leave as is.
Writing Strategies
Organization and Focus & Writing Applications
Be able to identify the following:
Term
thesis (best)
Definition
topic sentence (best)
Narrative essay
16. Which of the following thesis statements is the most clearly and effectively stated?
A. WWII changed everyone on earth.
B. Many events contributed to the deaths of WWII.
C. WWII was terrifying for everyone involved.
D. Many events contributed to the formation and sustaining of the Holocaust.
17. Which of the following thesis statements is the most clearly and effectively stated?
A. The terrorist attack is an event Americans will never forget because it was devastating.
B. The horrific events of September, 11th 2001, changed our society’s views.
C. The terrorist attack on the “Twin Towers” sparked a renewed sense of patriotism
and forced America to make changes in national security.
D. The terrorist attack on the “Twin Towers” was frightening.
Research/MLA
-identify the best source of information for a give subject
-format
 book
 magazine
18. All of the following meet MLA standards EXCEPT:
A. one inch margins all around
B. single spacing throughout the entire paper
C. size 10-12 font
D. title is centered
19. Which of the following elements would be included in a biographical or autobiographical narrative or short story?
A. Specific information about the setting of the incident or scene
B. A sequence of events
C. Concrete details concerning the sights, sounds and smells of a scene
D. All of the above
20. Which is the correct MLA for the following parenthetical documentation?
A. Every person needs to take one day away. (Angelou 1).
B. Every person needs to take one day away (Angelou 1).
C. Every person needs to take one day away (Angelou pg. 1).
D. Every person needs to take one day away (Angelou, 1).
Literary Response and Analysis
Structural Features of Literature
Be able to define and identify the following literary terms.
Term
Definition
Conflict
internal/external
Mood
Theme
Irony
Personification
Foreshadowing
Symbolism
Imagery
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Tone
Alliteration
Allusion
Parallelism
Vocabulary
-context clues-use clues in the sentence to determine meaning
-diction- identify words that show positive and negative diction
Example