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usage, and diction (word choice). No sentence contains more than one error. Select E. if there

is no error or select the correct answer from among the underlined choices. 1¼ pt ea. (SOL 9.7)

 

67. Despite the existence of scientific proof to the contrary, the Flat Earth Society continues to have argued

A B C

that we do not live on a globe. No error [9.7e]

D E

 

68. Robert felt that the novelist was trying not only to incite her readers to arms, but also educating them.

A B C D

No error [9.7b]

E

 

69. Revered as one of the world’s most versatile geniuses. Leonardo da Vinci excelled in every endeavor

A B

and serving as a prototype of the Renaissance man. No error [9.7e]

C D E

 

70. Jill, Marie, and Dana was seriously affected by the high temperatures and the humidity when they were

A B C

traveling through the South Pacific. No error [9.7a]

D E

 

71. Her final suggestions were to increase the size of the staff, install a refrigerator and coffeemaker

A B

and, most important, the firing of the personal director. No error [9.7b]

C D E

 

72. Educators and parents agree that a daily reading time will not only enhance a child’s education but also

A B C

helping the child to read independently. No error [9.7e]

D E

73. Michael and Melissa took the exam; they later discovered that they were the only people in the class

A B C

to score higher than eighty on the test. No error [9.7d]

D E

 

74. Pilot carelessness, rather than equipment malfunctions, were responsible for the near disaster at

A B C D

Kennedy Airport. No error [9.7c]

E

 
 


75. The continual improvements in athletic training methods has made performances that would have been

A B C

considered impossible a generation ago everyday occurrences. No error [9.7e]

D E

 

76. Most of the contestants feel that the rules that pertains to the race are far too strict. No error 9.7f]

A B C D E

 

77. Yesterday, much to the dismay of his wife, the new anchorperson has worn a red necktie that did not

A B C

match his green suit. No error [9.7c]

D E

 

78. Just last month, 92-year-old Fyodor, two weeks after taking the oath of citizenship at the capitol building,

A B

has cast the first vote of his life. No error [9.7e]

C D E

 

79. Many young adults find it extremely difficult to return home from college and abide with the rules set

A B C

down by their parents. No error [9.7f]

D E

 

________

Part 8: Parts of SpeechIn each of the following sentences, select the part of speech of each

underlined word. 1¼ pt ea.(SOL 9.7)

A. noun – a word or word group that is used to name a person, a place or a thing

B. verb – a word that is used to express action or a state of being

C. adjective – a word that is used to describe and to modify a noun or pronoun

D. pronoun – a word used in place of one or more nouns or pronouns



E. adverb – modifies a verb, an adjective or another adverb

AB. preposition – a word that shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word

AC. conjunction – a word that joins words or word groups

AD. interjection – a word that expresses emotion. It has no grammatical relation to the rest of the

sentence.

 

80. Would you like to have another enchilada?

 

81. Is that enchilada sauce hot or mild?

 

82. Marianne exhibited her model spacecraft at the science fair.

 

83. How long did it take Marianne to build the model?

 

84. We stopped by your house, but you weren’t home.

 

85. These are extremely tasty pears.

 

86.At what time did you stop by?

 

87. Substitute these new art supplies for your old ones.

 

88. Doesn’t Ms. Napoli coach the girls’ basketball team?

 

89. She is also the coach of the school’s swim team.


90. Everyone but Bethany was at the meeting.

 

91. Actually, Bethany came to the meeting but left early.

 

92. Are you a member of the student council?

 

93. The council members meet twice a month.

 

94. All of the volunteers at the fund-raiser were a big help.

 

95. Selena always volunteers to help.

 

96. I left my books inside on the table.

 

97. I left my books inside my locker.

 

98. That painting must be extremely valuable painting.

 

99. Well, that seems like a good idea.

 

100. Don’t you think that everyone on the team played well?

 

________

 

Part 9: Short Answer – Respond to one of the following questions in a paragraph. Be sure to have

a clear topic sentence, evidence or examples from the text to support your topic sentence, and a closing statement. Revise and edit your work. 5 pts [SOL 9.6 a-e, h; 9.7 f]

 

A. Explain how Odysseus fits the description of an epic hero by using examples and your knowledge

of the traits of an epic hero.

OR

B. Choose a character from the novel we read, and write a paragraph of character analysis in

which you explore three different personality traits using examples from the text. Use terms

we have discussed to help you describe the character.

________

 

Part 10: ESSAY – Write a five (5) paragraph reflective essay on your first semester of ninth grade at Woodbridge Senior High School. Remember, it will require a minimum of five (5) sentences to constitute a paragraph. Edit your work when you finish. 15 pts [SOL 9.6 a-h, 9.7 f]

 

Include the following:

· your anticipation and expectations of what high school would be like,

· your accomplishments and the high points of high school thus far, and

· your personal and academic goals for next semester and, perhaps, the rest of your high school career.

Your grade will be based on the following:

  • three body paragraphs that relate thoughts and feelings about your personal experience,
  • specific information and/or activities in each of the 3 body paragraphs,
  • both introductory and concluding paragraphs that include transitional worlds and/or phrases,
  • appropriate mechanics of writing: grammar, punctuation, sentence variety, spelling.

 

 
 

Part 11: Bonus Idioms (For credit ONLY AFTER completing written response questions in Part 9 and Part 10) - Idioms are a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language because they’re so frequently used in the language that they need no explanation for those initiated. However, their literal interpretation may be somewhat obscure to those unfamiliar. Let’s see what you know:


 


101. not playing with a full deck

 

102. when it rains, it pours

 

103. wear your heart on your sleeve

 

104. get cold feet

 

105. pull someone’s leg

 

106. hit the books

 

107. over my dead body

 

108. the early bird catches the worm

 

109. your guess is as good as mine

 

110. Elvis has left the building

 

111. don’t put all your eggs in one basket

 

112. out of the frying pan and into the fire

 

113. rub salt in an old wound

 

114. a wolf in sheep’s clothing

 

115. toot your own horn

 

116. it’s a small world

 

117. chip on his shoulder

 

118. kick the bucket

 

119. Houston, we have a problem

 

120. hold your horses

 

121. brownie points

 

122. till the cows come home

 

123. under the weather

 

124. put your best foot forward

 

125. shake a leg

 

a. you do not know

 

b. do not risk everything all at once

 

c. there is no way you will do that

 

d. it hasn’t happened in a while, then it does excessively

 

e. one who is dangerous pretending to be harmless

 

ab. intentionally bring back the pain of a past experience

 

ac. for a long, indefinite time

 

ad. to become frightened to do something you had planned

 

ae. make your best effort, try your best

 

bc. someone’s not of sound mind, not too bright

 

bd. get out of a bad situation and end up in a worse one

 

be. hurry up

 

cd. brag about your success & draw attention to yourself

 

ce. being early leads to success and getting ahead

 

de. hold on, something’s not right

 

abc. the show or event has ended

 

abd. rewards or to win favor

 

abe. study hard

 

bcd. don’t be in such a hurry

 

bce. see the same people in different places

 

cde. not feeling well

 

abcd. express your emotions freely and openly

 

abce. he holds a grudge

 

bcde. make a joke by tricking a person

 

acde. to die


KEY - Midterm Exam 2011-2012


 



1. a

2. a

3. c

4. d

5. c

6. b

7. d

8. c

9. b

10. a

11. a

12. c

13. d

14. c

15. d

16. b

17. c

18. d

19. c

20. c

21. c

22. b

23. d

24. b

25. d

26. a

27. c

28. c

29. c

30. a

31. a

32. a

33. c

34. b

35. b

36. a

37. c

38. c

39. c

40. a

41. d

42. b

43. a

44. d

45. a

46. a

47. b

48. a

49. c

50. c

51. b

52. a

53. b

54. c

55. b

56. c

57. a

58. c

59. d

60. b

61. d

62. a

63. d

64. c

65. c

66. d

67. c

68. d

69. c

70. a

71. d

72. d

73. e

74. b

75. b

76. c

77. b

78. c

79. c

80. a

81. c

82. c

83. a

84. ab

85. d

86. e

87. c

88. b

89. a

90. ab

91. ac

92. a

93. c

94. a

95. b

96. e

97. ab

98. c

99. ad

100. e

101. bc

102. d

103. abcd

104. ad

105. bcde

106. abe

107. c

108. ce

109. a

110. abc

111. b

112. bd

113. ab

114. e

115. cd

116. bce

117. abce

118. acde

119. de

120. bcd

121. abd

122. ac

123. cde

124. ae

125. be


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