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 onlyto incite her readers to arms, but alsoeducating 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 responsiblefor 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
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Part 8: Parts of Speech – In 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?
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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.
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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