2013 English I Midterm Study Guide
Material Covered on Exam:
1. Literary Terms
q. Simile
a. Plot
r.
Metaphor
i.
Exposition
s. Dystopia
ii.
Rising Action
t.
iii.
Climax
i.
Situational irony
iv.
Falling Action
ii.
Dramatic irony
v.
Resolution
iii.
Verbal irony
b. Conflict
Irony
2. Grammar—be able to define, identify and correct
i.
Internal
ii.
External
errors
a. Parts of speech (8)
i. Person v Person
i. Nouns
ii. Person v Nature
ii. Pronouns
iii. Person v Society
iii. Verbs
iv. Person v Technology
iv. Adjectives
v. Person v Supernatural
v. Adverbs
c. Setting
vi. Conjunctions
d. Point of View
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
1. Coordinating
Narrator
2. Correlative
st
1 person
3. Subordinating
nd
vii. Prepositions
rd
viii. Interjections
2 person
3 person
i. Limited
b. Types of clauses/ sentences
ii. Omniscient
c. Run-on sentences, comma splices, missing
e. Characterization
f.
commas after dependent clauses, sentence
i.
Direct/ Indirect
ii.
Flat/Round
d. Semicolons
iii.
Static/Dynamic
e. Colons
iv.
Protagonist/Antagonist
f.
Theme
g. Diction
fragments
Apostrophes—possession and contractions
g. Subject-verb agreement
3. To Kill a Mockingbird
h. Tone
a. Plot
i.
Connotation
b. Themes
j.
Denotation
c. Characters
k. Symbolism
l.
Imagery
d. Setting/ Historical Context
4. MLA Style
m. Mood
a. In-text citations/ Quotations
n. Dialogue
b. Formatting rules (heading, header, spacing,
o. Foreshadowing
p. Suspense
margins, etc.)
5. Essay Organization
WHAT TO EXPECT?
 True/False; Correct/Incorrect
 Multiple Choice
 Fill in the Blank (word bank)
 Matching
What to Study:
 Study Guide
 Exam Review Handouts
 Notes/ PowerPoint Materials
 Quizzes
Approximate Weighting
 Literary terms/ application 30%
 Grammar 30%
 To Kill a Mockingbird 30%
 MLA formatting/ Essay 10%
MIDTERM EXAM PREPARATION LOG
DATE
TASKS
Tuesday, December 10
Wednesday, December 11
Thursday, December 12
Friday, December 13
Saturday, December 14
Sunday, December 15
Monday, December 16
1:00-3:00 4A EXAM
Tuesday, December 17
8:00-10:00 1B EXAM
10:30-12:30 3B EXAM
Wednesday, December 18
8:00-10:00 1A EXAM
10:30-12:30 3A EXAM
Thursday, December 19
8:00-10:00 2B EXAM
10:30-12:30 4B EXAM
Friday, December 20
8:00-10:00 2A EXAM
MAKE-UP EXAMS
(IF APPLICABLE)
Midterm Preparation: Grammar Practice
PARTS OF SPEECH
1. Ben thinks that the raccoon that visits his yard is torturing his cats.
(a) noun (b) pronoun (c) adjective (d) adverb
2. His insight into the mind of a toddler has proven quite useful.
(a) noun (b) verb (c) adjective (d) adverb
3. The doctor offered the patient a concise diagnosis.
(a) noun (b) verb (c) adjective (d) adverb
4. After years of study, Michelle finally became a doctor.
(a) preposition (b) conjunction (c) adjective (d) adverb
5. With a tornado on the way, Jesse decided he would be safer under a mattress.
(a) pronoun (b) preposition (c) conjunction (d) interjection
6. Running is a good exercise.
(a) verbal noun (b) verbal adjective (c) conjunction (d) interjection
7. She is notoriously particular.
(a) pronoun (b) adjective (c) adverb (d) preposition
8. He is a walking encyclopedia.
(a) noun (b) adjective (c) verb (d) pronoun
9. Drink from the flowing stream, not from the stagnant pool.
(a) adjective (b) verb (c) noun (d) preposition
10. The quarterback looked at the coach for guidance.
(a) noun (b) verb (c) conjunction (d) preposition
11. Oh, I made the same mistake again!
(a) noun (b) verb (c) preposition (d) interjection
12. The last contestant was a visitor from Germany.
(a) noun (b) verb (c) adjective (d) adverb
13. They are hiding in the closet.
(a) verb (b) adjective (c) pronoun (d) preposition
14. The captain provided his officers a plan of attack.
(a) noun (b) pronoun (c) preposition (d) conjunction
15. Catherine did not go to the party because she had too much homework.
(a) noun (b) adjective (c) conjunction (d) preposition
16. This will improve considerably their performance.
(a) adjective (b) adverb (c) verb (d) interjection
17. Our job sounds very interesting.
(a) noun (b) preposition (c) adjective (d) verb
18. Learning is its own reward.
(a) noun (b) verb (c) pronoun (d) adverb
19. Both Neil and Susan are at home.
(a) pronoun (b) preposition (c) conjunction (d) interjection
20. Into the pool dived the dolphins.
(a) interjection (b) conjunction (c) preposition (d) noun
21. Don’t lose your confidence.
(a) noun (b) verb (c) adjective (d) contraction
22. Cookies and milk were served, but neither Kurt nor Marian would eat.
(a) pronoun (b) preposition (c) interjection (d) conjunction
CLAUSES AND SENTENCES
1. What is an independent clause? Subject, verb, and complete thought
2. What is a dependent clause? Subject and verb but no complete thought—begins with
subordinating conjunction
3. What is a simple sentence? One independent clause only
4. What is a compound sentence? Two or more independent clauses (no dependent)
5. What is a complex sentence? One or more dependent and one independent
6. What is a compound-complex sentence? Two or more independent and at least one
dependent
In the following two exercises, label each of the following sentences: S (simple), CD (compound), or CX
(complex). In the compound sentences, circle the comma and joining word or semicolon. In the complex
sentences, underline the dependent clause.
7. ______ Wesley must raise his grades, or the school will suspend him. CD
8. _____ Sybil always carries a briefcase when she calls on clients. CX
9. _____ The sharp oyster shells protruding from the mud were a hazard to barefooted persons. S
10. _____Dan put too much liquid starter on the charcoal, and the flames leaped dangerously high. CD
11. _____ The Buccaneers must win tomorrow, or they will lose the championship. CD
12. _____ Mother sewed new cases for the pillows on the couch. S
13. _____ When the jam was unlocked, the logs began to move. CX
14. _____ The radio announcer played the requested songs. S
15. _____ Our neighbor invited us to the party, but we were unable to attend. CD
16. _____ The swimmers practiced for three hours each day, but they still could not improve their
speed. CD
17. _____ Bob replaced the broken window while the kids played. CX
COMMA SPLICES, RUN-ON SENTENCES, SENTENCE FRAGMENTS
Identify the following as comma splices, run on sentences, or sentence fragments, and then correct them.
1. Every company demands certain things from its employees this one insists that they do a full day's
work. RO  employees; this one
2. Alaska is usually terribly cold, however, it's one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. CS
cold; however,
3. My neighbor talks about me behind my back then, when she sees me on the street, she puts on a
big smile and gives me a friendly greeting. RO back; then,
4. In order to study well students must be able to concentrate, it's hard to pay attention while the
television is showing a loud, action program. CS concentrate, and it’s
5. There were some cars in the parking lot, one of them was mine. CS parking lot; one of
6. Arranging a surprise party is hard you have to remember that people can unthinkingly give the
secret away to the guest of honor. RO hard; you
7. We hope to attend the banquet, we may be detained by business. CS banquet, but
8. When I get to class, I shall talk to the teacher you should go with me. RO teacher, and you
9. I take the train my father drives to work. RO train while my
10. Doug can’t buy a car, he doesn’t have the money. CS car because he
11. School is closed tomorrow I start work next week. RO tomorrow; I
12. Dad found a pencil in his desk drawer, however, it was not his. CS drawer; however
13. Giggling and walking hand in hand through the store. SF The girls were giggling and…
14. The second morning a swarm of hornets attacked the boys and sent them running the boys lost the
trail. RO running, and the
15. Because it was snowing and the roads were thick with ice. SF ice, many people had accidents.
SEMICOLONS, COLONS, AND APOSTROPHES
For the following, insert semicolons and/or colons where appropriate.
1. The rain began to pour during the game the spectators were soaked. game; the
2. Mel tripped accidentally he broke the vase. Tripped; he
3. Ashley said the following cities are a “must see” London, Paris, and Rome. See”: London
4. Harriet wrote detective novels, and her husband, Peter, was a detective. n/a
5. Please do the following chores walk the dog, clean up your room, and set the table. Chores: walk
6. The baby toddled with glee she smeared jelly on the wall. Glee; she
7. I was late for class, however, the class hadn’t begun the test yet. Class; however,
8. Tim has experience doing many odd jobs, babysitting, mowing lawns, and running errands. Jobs:
9. My father plays the flute, and my mother plays the piano. n/a
10. Annabel placed her golf ball on the green she took her first shot. Green; she
11. The man said, “Put your pencils down” however, I did not listen. Down”; however
12. We have to read the following books for class Lord of the Flies, Animal Farm, Maniac Magee, and
To Kill a Mockingbird. Class:
13. I did not study for the test consequently, I may not do very well. Test; consequently,
14. Dear Sir or Madame
I am writing regarding your ad in the paper.
Madame:
Change the phrases below into possessives by using 's or by adding an apostrophe.
EXAMPLE: the book of the professor  the professor's book
15. the idea of my brother brother’s idea
20. the feeding of the babies babies’ feeding
16. the horse of the policeman policeman’s horse 21. the lids of the cans cans’ lids
17. the canopy of my friend friend’s canopy
22. the sparkle of the lights lights’ sparkle
18. the balloon of Mary Mary’s balloon
23. the home of my nephews nephews’ home
19. the obedience of Susan Susan’s obedience
24. the car of Sue Sue’s car
Write the contractions for the following words.
EXAMPLE: I am  I'm
25. she is she’s
30. they would they’d
26. I will I’ll
31. he has he’s
27. would not wouldn’t
32. they have they’ve
28. where is where’s
33. should not shouldn’t
29. she has she’s
34. there is there’s
SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
For the following sentences, underline the subject and circle the correct form of the verb (singular or
plural).
1. Nobody in all of my classes was/were able to predict the outcome of today's game.
2. Here is/are my favorite dish—macaroni and cheese.
3. Two enormous vineyards, both owned by the same woman, was/were at the foot of the mountain.
4. A small percentage of the crops was/were ruined by the prolonged rain.
5. Each of the dogs is/are sick.
6. Some of the steaks is/are cold.
7. She is one of the teachers who talk/talks too much.
8. These is/are a collection of valuable nineteenth-century manuscripts.
9. The man and his wife contribute/contributes each year to the scholarship.
10. Either your friends or your girlfriend, not both, is/are able to come with us.
11. The herd of sheep contain/contains only one lamb.
12. That guy don’t/doesn’t know what he is talking about.
13. A number of people is/are concerned about the cost of fuel during the cold winter months.
14. The number of people concerned about the cost of fuel is/are rising as the weather gets colder.
15. Every reporter for all the newspapers research/researches his subject first.
16. The United Arab Emirates, a small nation on the Arabian peninsula, has/have a small Catholic
population.
17. Neither you nor I want/wants you to fail this test.
18. The Future Business Leaders of America meet/meets once a month.
19. Swimming is/are one of the best ways to get into shape.
20. My favorite foods is/are pasta, pizza, and potatoes.
21. The snow that is on the lawns is/are yellow…don’t eat it!
22. Those pants is/are the ones I bought yesterday.
23. None of your answers on this test is/are wrong!
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Indicate the major actions and significance of the following characters: SEE NOTES
1. Atticus Finch
2. Scout Finch
3. Jem Finch
4. Dill Harris
5. Calpurnia
6. Boo Radley
7. Miss Maudie
8. Bob Ewell
9. Mayella Ewell
10. Tom Robinson
11. Aunt Alexandra
12. Uncle Jack
13. Francis Hancock
14. Mrs. Dubose
15. Judge Taylor
16. Mr. Heck Tate
17. Mr. Underwood
18. Dr. Reynolds
19. Dolphus Raymond
20. Miss Caroline
21. Reverend Sykes
22. Stephanie Crawford
23. Helen Robinson
24. Nathan Radley
25. Burris Ewell
26. Walter Cunningham, Jr.
27. Walter Cunningham, Sr.
28. Miss Gates
29. Cecil Jacobs
30. Tim Johnson
Identify who says the following quotations:
1. “I simply want to tell you that there are some men in this world who were born to do our
unpleasant jobs for us. Your father’s one of them.” MISS MAUDIE
2. “I wanted to you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with
a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and
you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do.” ATTICUS
3. “That’s the difference between America and Germany. We are a democracy and Germany is a
dictatorship…Over here we don’t believe in persecuting anybody. Persecution comes from people
who are prejudiced.” MISS GATES
4. “Secretly, Miss Finch, I’m not much of a drinker, but you see they could never, never understand
that I live like I do because that’s the way I want to live.” MR. DOLPHUS RAYMOND
5. “To my way of thinkin,’ Mr. Finch, taking the one man who’s done you and this town a great
service an’ draggin’ him with his shy ways into the limelight—to me, that’s a sin.” HECK TATE
6. “My paw’s never touched a hair o’ my head in my life. He never touched me.” MAYELLA
7. “There’s some folks who don’t eat like us, but you ain’t called on to contradict ‘em at the table
when they don’t. That boy’s yo’ comp’ny and if he wants to eat up the table cloth you let him, you
hear?” CALPURNIA
8. "One time he said you never really know a man until you stand in his shoes and walk around in
them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough." SCOUT
9. “I know. Your daughter gave me my first lessons this afternoon. She said I didn't understand
children much and told me why. She was quite right. Atticus, she told me how I should have
treated her—oh dear, I'm so sorry I romped on her.” UNCLE JACK
10. “But there is one way in this country in which all men are created equal—there is one human
institution that makes a pauper the equal of a Rockefeller, the stupid man the equal of an Einstein,
and the ignorant man the equal of any college president. That institution, gentlemen, is a court.”
ATTICUS
11. “Grandma said it’s bad enough that he lets you run wild, now he’s turned into a nigger lover we’ll
never be able to walk the streets of Maycomb again.” FRANCIS
12. “She says she never kissed a grown man before an’ she might as well kiss a nigger. She says what
her papa do to her don’t count.” TOM ROBINSON