Name: ____________________________
Date: _____________
Period: 1 2 3 4
2nd 9 weeks Study Guide
Circle the errors in each sentence. Write your corrections on the line underneath the sentence.
1. Zane and Mark gave his report to the class.
__Zane and Mark gave their report to the class.___________________________
2. I asked Janice to loan me my pencil.
_ I asked Janice to loan me her pencil.
____________________________
3. Everyone loved their lunch.
__Everyone loved his or her lunch.
__________________________
4. When students get to class, you should be ready to turn in the assignment.
__When students get to class, they should be ready to turn in the assignment.__
5. I have two dogs, and it likes to run.
__I have two dogs, and they like to run.___________________________
6. Mrs. Garza called my mother, and he asked for the recipe.
__Mrs. Garza called my mother, and she asked for the recipe.________________
7. If a horse runs too long, they will overheat.
__If a horse runs too long, it will overheat.___________________________
8. Her brother was running and broke its toe.
__Her brother was running and broke his toe.________________________
9. Either Lucy or Daisy will read ( their her ) report next.
10. Everyone should remember to bring ( his their ) umbrella on the field trip.
11. Each dog should have ( its their ) own leash.
12. Nobody should forget ( his their ) mother on (his her ) birthday.
13. Does anyone want to share ( his their ) lunch?
14. The students included everyone in ( his their ) discussion.
15. Somebody has lost ( his their ) phone.
16. Neither of the girls wanted to lose ( her their ) turn.
Complete each sentence with who or whom.
17. The owner hired the woman ___whom___________ he interviewed last week.
18. I have a friend _who________ walks dogs for a living.
19. My sister, which __whom__________ I share a room, us not an especially tidy person.
20. Tanya know a doctor __who___________ specializes in caring for injured pets.
Correct the shift in pronoun numbers in each sentence. Some sentences have more than one mistake.
21. At the aquatic park, my uncle trains dolphins to retrieve objects. The dolphins learn quickly and
bring the objects back to them. HIM
22. The puppy ran around the park, howling, looking for their owner. ITS, HIS, HER
23. Mother blue jays are fiercely protective of her young and will chase away any predators that might
threaten it. THEIR; THEM
24. Barry and Mitch groomed the horse, Princess, after they fed them. Princess whinnied softly as if to
say goodnight to him. HER; THEM
25. If you are writing an essay on how to make the best pancakes, what is the best way to organize your
essay?
a.
b.
Cause and effect
Chronological order
c. sequential order
d. compare and contrast
26. Mason’s teacher assigned an essay topic. He is supposed to write about how the events of the
California wildfires left thousands of people homeless. What is the best way for Mason to organize his
essay?
a. Compare and contrast
c. description
b. Cause AND effect
d. chronological order
Circle the correct answer for each question below.
27. “As straight as an arrow” is an example of what?
a) metaphor
b) simile
c) onomatopoeia
28. “Lucky lady” is an example of what?
a) metaphor
b) oxymoron
29. “Boom!” is an example of what?
a) oxymoron
b) simile
c) alliteration
d) hyperbole
d)onomatopoeia
c) personification
30. “The city was a jungle.” is an example of what?
a) metaphor
b) personification
c) hyperbole
d) onomatopoeia
d) simile
31. “It took a million years for Thomas to finish his homework.” is an example of what?
a) simile
b) onomatopoeia
c) hyperbole
d) personification
32. “Thundering silence” is an example of what?
a) onomatopoeia
b) hyperbole
c) personification
d) oxymoron
Write which point of view the story is told from for each of the following paragraphs.
33. My father had a small estate in Nottinghamshire: I was the third of five sons. He sent me to
Emanuel College in Cambridge at fourteen years old, where I resided three years, and applied
myself close to my studies... (Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift) _1ST_______
34. Mr. Sherlock Holmes, who was usually very late in the mornings, save upon those not infrequent
occasions when he was up all night, was seated at the breakfast table. I stood upon the hearthrug and picked up the stick which our visitor had left behind him the night before. (The Hound of
the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
__1ST__________________
35. Mary asked no more questions but waited in the darkness of her corner, keeping her eyes on
the window. The carriage lamps cast rays of light a little distance ahead of them and she caught
glimpses of the things they passed. (The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson
Burnett)_____3RD________________
36. Poor Jo would gladly have gone under the table, as one thing after another was tasted and left;
while Amy giggled, Meg looked distressed, Miss Crocker pursed up her lips, and Laurie talked
and laughed with all his might, to give a cheerful tone to the festive scene. (Little Women by
Louisa May Alcott) ____3RD__________
Read the paragraph and write the number of the irrelevant sentences in the blanks.
A Dangerous Cook
(1) When my friend Tom sets to work in the kitchen, disaster often results. (2) Once he tried
to make toasted cheese sandwiches for us by putting slices of cheese in the toaster along with the
bread; he ruined the toaster. (3) Unfortunately, the toaster was a fairly new one that I had just bought
for him three weeks before, on his birthday. (4) On another occasion, he
had cut up some fresh beans and put them in a pot to steam. (5) I was really looking forward to the
beans, for I eat nothing but canned vegetables in my dormitory. (6) I, frankly, am not much of a cook
either. (7) The water in the Teflon pan steamed away while Tom was on the telephone, and both the
beans and the Teflon coating in the pan were ruined. (8) Finally, another time Tom
made spaghetti for us, and the noodles stuck so tightly together that we had to cut off slices with a knife
and fork. (9) In addition, the meatballs were burned on the outside but almost raw on the inside. (10)
The tomato sauce, on the other hand, turned out well. (11) For some reason, Tom is very good at
making meat and vegetables sauces. (12) Because of Tom's kitchen mishaps, I never eat at his place
without an Alka-Seltzer in my pocket, or without money in case we have to go out to eat.
The numbers of the irrelevant sentences are __3_ __5_ __6_ __10_ _12__
Read the excerpt below, paying close attention to the main conflict of the passage.
The Great Outdoors
By Joy Kita
Marybeth had never been camping before. Her parents were more of the hotel and breakfastin-bed types. They feared insects as much as they did bears. While others fought to protect the
environment, they worked against it: They both worked for the same corporation that made plastics and
other environmental dangers.
When Marybeth came home from school and said she wanted to go on a camping trip with the
outdoor club, she expected them to laugh or flat out refuse to give her permission. She was right.
“You are not a part of the outdoor club, dear. You will end your membership immediately,” her
mother had said.
“We do not enjoy the outdoors,” her father insisted.
But Marybeth explained that Lisa, her best friend, was going. She also told them that she did not
know if she enjoyed the outdoors because she’d never experienced it before. Her parents reluctantly
agreed. They cautioned her to not become too invested in something as fickle as the environment.
“Plastics will outlast the jungle,” her dad told her with pride.
She asked if they wanted to come and chaperone, but they just laughed and helped her pack.
Her parents insisted she bring a kettle for hot chocolate and an air mattress. Marybeth told them that
she would be sleeping only on a blanket and that there would be no electricity.
“Camping is for barbarians,” her mother responded.
It took a lot of reassuring to convince her parents that Marybeth would not be taken captive by
a wild bear. She also had to explain that she wouldn’t contract a deadly disease from the fresh air.
Finally her parents let her leave the house.
When the fifteen passenger van pulled through the gates to the Canadian provincial park, all
Marybeth could see was the incredible spread of beautiful landscape. She knew this trip was worth the
effort.
1.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Which type of conflict is described in the passage?
person vs self
person vs nature
person vs society
person vs person
person vs fate
2. Is this conflict internal or external?
a. internal
b. external
3.
a.
b.
c.
d.
How is this conflict resolved?
Marybeth is allowed to go camping and decides the argument was worth it.
Marybeth is not allowed to go camping but decides the argument was worth it anyway.
Marybeth is allowed to go camping but quickly decides the argument was not worth it.
Marybeth is not allowed to go camping and decides the argument was not worth it.
4. Which statement best describes the theme of this story?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Some things are worth the price.
Nothing is worth causing family discord.
We must learn from the past.
Confidence can only come from the inside.
Read the poems below and answer the questions.
From "Part One: Life" by Emily Dickinson
If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain.
5. What theme is communicated by the underlined portion of the poem?
a. A broken heart is the best part of life.
b. A broken heart is the worst part of life.
c. Doing good for others makes life worthwhile.
d. Life is lived in vain if the heart never hurts.
From "The Nightingale and the Glowworm" by William Cowper
A nightingale, that all day long, had cheered the village with his song,
Began to feel, as well he might, the keen demands of appetite;
When, looking eagerly around, he spied far off, upon the ground,
A something shining in the dark, and knew the glow-worm by his spark;
The worm, aware of his intent, addressed him thus, right eloquent:
“’Twas your desire, same as mine, that stirred you to sing and me to shine;
That you with music, I with light, might beautify and cheer the night.”
The songster heard his short oration, and warbling out his approbation,
Released him, as my story tells, and found a supper somewhere else.
6. What is the theme of this poem?
a. Everything in nature has its own role to play.
b. Friendship is stronger than hunger.
c. Survival is difficult.
d. The world is an unfriendly place.
From "Out in the Fields" by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
The little cares that fretted me,
I lost them yesterday
Among the fields above the seas,
Among the winds at play;
Among the lowing of the herds,
The rustling of the trees,
Among the singing of the birds,
The humming of the bees.
The foolish fears of what might happen,—
I cast them all away
Among the clover-scented grass,
Among the new-mown hay;
Among the husking of the corn,
Where drowsy poppies nod,
Where ill thoughts die and good are born
Among the grass and sod.
7. Read the poem above. What tone does the poet create?
a. fearful
b. peaceful
c. energetic
d. passionate
Read the following passages and answer the questions.
The blackout sends a wave of panic throughout the small town. People start digging into storage
boxes and dusty attics, looking for candles and items that can be used to ignite fire. It is indeed a trying
time for the citizens of the small town. But no one is more affected than poor Leslie. He looks at the TV
teary eyed. He taps it once, he kicks it twice, but the screen remains blank.
8. What can you infer about the citizens of Leslie's town?
a. The citizens enjoy setting fires and watching things burn.
b. The citizens are used to dealing with blackouts and know the correct procedures to use
when one occurs.
c. The citizens are dependent upon electricity in their daily lives and do not know how to
live without it.
d. The citizens are all concerned about Leslie and the fact that he is unable to turn on his
television as he normally would.
Outside his house, Trey is greeted by the glare of the sun. It is too much for Trey, who cannot
recall the last time he was exposed to direct sunlight. He blocks his face with both his hands. His eyes
become teary. He wipes them with the long sleeves of his pajamas. Then he experiences something
wonderful that makes him take a few steps forward. A gust of wind blows on his face, cooling him
immediately.
9. What can you infer about Leslie’s tears?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Trey cries because he is overwhelmed by the awesome beauty of nature.
Trey cries because he wants to be inside watching the TV.
Trey cries because his eyes are not accustomed to strong, natural light.
Trey cries because he is embarrassed to be outside in his pajamas.
Read the passage:
It is no wonder that many great works of literature have centered on the relationship between
people and their dogs. For thousands of years, dogs have stood faithfully beside humankind to protect
them, hunt for them, and provide companionship. Dogs are so in tune with the needs and emotions of
their human companions, it seems like nature designed them especially for this task. In fact, dogs were
designed for these jobs, but not by nature—people have worked for thousands of years to create the
“perfect” breed of dog to serve various purposes, from pulling sleds through the snow of North America
to carrying casks of wine to save travelers lost in the Swiss mountains.
10. What is the main idea of this passage?
a. Dogs are more in tune with human emotions than other animals are.
b. The greatest works of literature focus on dogs.
c. Dogs have served in various dangerous jobs for humans over the years.
d. Dogs have been specifically designed to help humans.
11. Read the following passage.
In 1923, Walt Disney formed a company with several other animators. Their company would
dominate the animated film industry for decades.
Walt Disney and his team created Steamboat Willie in 1928. It was the first cartoon where the
movie's sound was synchronized with the picture.
In 1938, Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs won a special Academy Award. The
company has continued to thrive, even after Disney's death in 1966.
What is the author's purpose?
a. to inform
b. to persuade
c. to entertain