If there is no author or editor, what goes first on the works
cited entry? ______________________________
Larry is finishing a report on Gwendolyn Brooks. Which of these
should NOT be included on the first page of his report?
Identify what each resource is used for:
Almanac
A. the title of his report
B. the date his report was due
C. his name
D. a list of sources
Identify what each resource is used for:
Atlas
Identify what each resource is used for:
Encyclopedia
Identify what each resource is used for:
Thesaurus
Which of the following is a good topic for a research paper
on costumes during Shakespeare’s time? Why?
Historic Stage Costumes
Theater during Shakespeare’s Life
Costumes in Romeo and Juliet, Act I
Renaissance Theater Costumes
Where should Corinne look to find out which pages discuss the
childhood of Emily Dickinson in a biography of her life?
A. the title page
B. the appendix
C. the table of contents
D. the copyright page
Alan wants to write his research paper for
his class on whales. Which problem exists
with his topic selection?
A It is too controversial.
B It is too broad.
C It is not an appropriate topic for a biology class.
D It will be hard for him to find any information on his
topic.
Sonya wants to write a report about the various types of poetry.
Which source would probably provide Sonya with the MOST
information on her topic?
A Great Poems of the Twentieth Century
B Robert Frost’ s poem The Runaway
C An Interview With Gwendolyn BrooksA Prolific
American Poet
D Samples of Styles That Cross the Miles Rhymes to Prose
That Everyone Knows
From the words phonics and telephone, you can conclude that the
root word phon- relates to
A. speech
Clarissa wants to find information on the Internet about what she
B. learning
can do to help the environment. Which keywords would
C. technology
probably help her find the MOST information?
D. children
A learning about the environment
B activities for young people
C getting involved
D ways to save the earth
Aaron wants to find the adjective from of the noun amphitheater.
Which of the following sources would BEST help him?
A. an encyclopedia
B. the Readers Guide to Periodical Literature
C. an almanac
D. a dictionary
Sonya wants to write a report about the various types of poetry.
Which source would probably provide Sonya with the MOST
information on her topic?
Larry is finishing a report on Gwendolyn Brooks. Which of these
should NOT be included on the first page of his report?
A the title of his report
B the date his report was due
C his name
D a list of sources
Principle: a primary truth, assumption, law or belief.
Read the definition of the word "principle." Then choose the
A. Great Poems of the Twentieth Century
sentence that uses it correctly.
B. Robert Frost’s poem “The Runaway”
A)
The principle at my school is going to retire this year.
C. “An Interview with Gwendolyn Brooks -A Prolific American Poet”
The principles of democracy are articulated in the
B)
D. Samples of Styles That Cross the Miles-Rhymes to Prose That
Constitution.
Everyone Knows
My father always tells me that I shouldn't spend the
C)
D)
principle, only the interest.
The principle exports of the United States of America
are fast food and entertainment.
Which sentence is appropriate in a letter to a friend but not in a
formal report?
Brisbane is located about ten hours north of Sydney,
A)
Australia.
It's a really cool place because it's right on the coast
B)
near the beach.
Brisbane is a popular tourist destination because it is
C)
located on the coast.
Most Americans fly into Sydney and then take a
D)
connection from Sydney to Brisbane.
Which sentence is an example of standard English, with no
slang or use of vernacular?
A)
Mountain biking is totally fun.
B)
Mountain biking is one of the coolest sports out there.
Mountain biking is a popular, exciting sport and
C)
hobby for many biking enthusiasts.
Mountain biking is a total adrenaline rush for all those
D)
who like to hang out and ride their bikes together.
Which sentence contains a correctly used participial phrase?
The squawking geese kept me awake camping by the
A)
lakeside.
After brushing on another stroke of fiery crimson, the
B)
canvas looked complete.
Peering through the rain spattered window, the
C)
scenery appeared lush and verdant.
Kicking the ball into the upper left hand corner of the
D)
goal, the striker scored the winning goal.
Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the semicolon?
We were entirely exhausted from the flight
A)
nevertheless; we wanted to see the Statue of Liberty
before nightfall.
We were entirely exhausted from the flight;
B)
nevertheless, we wanted to see the Statue of Liberty
before nightfall.
We were entirely exhausted; from the flight
C) nevertheless, we wanted to see the Statue of Liberty
before nightfall.
We were entirely exhausted from the flight
nevertheless, we wanted; to see the Statue of Liberty
D) before nightfall.
Choose the sentence that shows correct semicolon usage.
A)
I like; swimming, hiking, and camping.
Swimming is my favorite form of exercise; it gives me
B)
energy.
I am going swimming; and then I will lie in the sun
C)
and relax.
Today I plan to go swimming; which is one of my
D)
favorite activities.
Which sentence uses a participial phrase as an adjective?
A)
Working hard is the key for being successful in life.
The book, torn and ripped nearly to shreds, was now
B)
worthless.
My friend, who participated in the Olympics, is a
C)
talented runner.
Lily jumped over the small stream and gracefully
D)
landed on the other side.
Josephine read the children a story about a whale in the
library.
Choose the answer that is the most effective substitute for the
sentence.
In the library, Josephine read the children a story
A)
about a whale.
Josephine read a story about children to a whale in
B)
the library.
Josephine read a story about a whale in the library to
C)
the children.
In the library Josephine read a story about a whale, to
D)
the children.
Choose the sentence in which the prepositional phrase BEST
modifies the verb driving.
A)
Driving down the street, I saw the cat.
B)
Driving, I saw the cat down the street.
C) I saw the cat driving down the street.
D) While driving, I saw the cat down the street
The fans wondered how the player __________ had been
hurt could continue to play in the game.
Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the semicolon?
A)
We needed to pick up; Tommy, Addison, and Henri.
My favorite British playwright; is William
B)
Shakespeare.
Kristy; who finished first in the race, broke her ankle
C)
last year.
Sara suddenly became very ill; therefore, she went to
D) see her doctor.
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
A)
he
B)
that
C) what
D) who
Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the semicolon?
My favorite store is having a huge sale you can buy
A)
pants; shirts, and shoes for half price.
My favorite store is having a huge sale; you can buy
B)
pants, shirts, and shoes for half price.
My favorite store is having a huge sale you can buy;
C)
pants, shirts, and shoes for half price.
My favorite store; is having a huge sale you can buy
D) pants, shirts, and shoes for half price.
Which sentence uses a participial phrase as an adjective?
The fence, which was broken and dirty, looked
A)
terrible.
Shutting out their opponent, the other team
B)
celebrated in victory.
Swimming in the pool all day is my favorite way to
C)
spend the summer.
I am pretty tired and not interested in staying up too
D)
late tonight.
Which sentence uses a participial phrase as an adjective?
A)
Working hard is the key for being successful in life.
The book, torn and ripped nearly to shreds, was now
B)
worthless.
My friend, who participated in the Olympics, is a
C)
talented runner.
Which sentence contains a correctly used participial phrase?
The squawking geese kept me awake camping by the
A)
lakeside.
After brushing on another stroke of fiery crimson, the
B)
canvas looked complete.
Peering through the rain spattered window, the
C)
scenery appeared lush and verdant.
Kicking the ball into the upper left hand corner of the
D)
goal, the striker scored the winning goal.
Harvey finished typing his research paper, but
he needed to proofread it before submitting it to
the professor.
Choose the answer that is the most effective substitute for the
underlined part of the sentence. If no substitute is necessary,
choose ‘Leave as is.’
A)
Leave as is.
B)
research paper but he needed
C) research paper; but he needed
D) research paper. But he needed