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PRACTICE EXAM

English II

Semester One

Use this study guide as a practice semester exam. Take the test and answer

each of the questions, and then go back and check your work with the answer

key. Find the question that you missed, and go back to the lesson the question

came from and review the concepts until you feel comfortable with the lesson

material.

Please remember that the semester exam will not be as long as this practice

exam. The first semester Exam for English II is around fifty questions, and

consists of multiple choice, matching, multiple select, true/false, and possibly

essay questions.

ODYSSEYWARE ACADEMY

Unit 1: READING, WRITING, AND SPEAKING

Lesson 1: Language in Motion: Vocabulary

Identify terms in context based on changes in words and word origins

1. What does it mean to Anglicize a word?

a. to use a word no longer commonly used in a language

b. to borrow a word from another language

c. to make a borrowed word resemble English in pronunciation, spelling, or form

d. to trace the changes in meaning and form of word

Lesson 2: Language in Motion: Word Meaning

Identify terms in context based on changes in word meaning and pronunciation; identify the use of

morphemes

2. Identify the type of change illustrated: The word gaudy originally had a positive connotation

meaning „joy and rejoicing‟ but eventually changed to mean „showy and tasteless‟.

a. amelioration

b. generalization

c. pejoration

d. specialization

3. Identify the type of change illustrated: Originally meaning a flat piece of lumber the meaning of

the word board has now been extended to mean table as well as a group of people in conference.

a. amelioration

b. generalization

c. pejoration

d. specialization

Lesson 4: Language in Motion: Pronunciation


morphemes

4. What is the definition of the word orthography?

a. one letter or symbol corresponding to one sound

b. a change in pronunciation of Germanic consonant sounds occurring around 800 B.C.

c. pronounced in the throat

d. a system of spelling

5. Which set of words is an example of homonym?

a. their, they‟re, there

b. him, her, them

c. omnu, homus, homos,

d. none of the above

Lesson 5: Morphemes and Inflections


morphemes

6. Select the mood for this sentence: She was over there.

a. subjunctive

b. indicative

c. imperative

7. Select the mood for this sentence: Clean up your room.

a. subjunctive

b. indicative

c. imperative

8. Select the mood for this sentence: I wish I had more money.

a. subjunctive

b. indicative

c. imperative

Lesson 8: Sentence Structure

Recognize fragments and parts of sentences

9. Identify the complete subject and the complete predicate of the following sentence:

The purring cat lounged on the sofa.

a. Write out the complete subject here:

b. Write out the complete predicate here:

10. Now identify the simple subject and simple predicate of the following sentence:

The purring cat lounged on the sofa.

a. Write out the simple subject here:

b. Write out the simple predicate here:

11. Is the following a sentence or a fragment?

The officers of the club.

a. sentence

b. fragment

12. Is the following a sentence or a fragment?

I went out to eat for my birthday.

a. sentence

b. fragment

Lesson 9: Sentence Variety

Know the different types of sentences and explain the different types

13. Indentify whether the following is a simple sentence or a compound sentence:

I gave my brother a purple tie for his birthday, but he wanted the red tie.

a. simple sentence

b. compound sentence

14. Identify the dependent clause:

Before you go to the store, I want to use the car for half an hour.

a. the store

b. before you go

c. I want

d. for half an hour

e. before you go the store

f. I want to use the car for half an hour

g. go to the store

15. Identify the type of sentence:

When I went to the store, I bought milk and orange juice.

a. simple sentence


c. complex sentence

16. Identify the type of sentence:

The car that Joe sold had been white, but he painted it teal to make it more attractive.

a. simple sentence


c. complex sentence

d. compound-complex sentence

Lesson 10: Paragraph Structure

Recognize strong topic sentences and provide reasoning for your choice

17. Read the following paragraph.

[1]Riding a bike can be more complicated than you might think. [2]First, you need to gain

your sense of balance, and make sure that you don‟t tip or swerve from side to side. [3]If you

swerve too much, you run the danger of crashing into someone. [4]Second, you need to be

aware of all of the things going on around you. [5]Pause and check the traffic at street

crossings; nothing can be more fatal that getting run over by a car that didn‟t see you!

[6]Finally, pay attention to other traffic on the sidewalks and bike trails. [7]Bicyclists aren‟t

the only people that use these paths. [8]Rollerbladers, joggers, and skateboarders use the paths

as well, and most of the time bicycles are going faster than other traffic, so bicyclists need to

be very cautious.

What is the topic sentence?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

e. 5

f. 6

g. 7

h. 8

18. Choose the most appropriate topic sentence for the following paragraph.

It can be difficult to get past the language difference at first. The pronouns thy and thou, some

difficult vocabulary words, and subtle changes to word order scare many students away. But with a

dictionary and a little hard work, you can orient yourself in Shakespeare's world. You find out that

the language is not that different, and you can overcome the differences and difficulties quite easily.

Suddenly, you are reading—and understanding—some of the greatest writing in the English

language.

a. Shakespeare is impossible to read.

b. Reading Shakespeare is challenging but rewarding.

c. No one reads Shakespeare anymore.

d. You can live in Shakespeare‟s world if you want to.

Lesson 11: Connecting Sentences

Identify reasoning for punctuation use and corrections that need to be made in punctuation

Identify connecting words and their meaning; identify transitions and their definition

19. Choose the category of connective used in the following example:

I have always been slow to wake up in the morning; as a result, I need to have a cup of coffee before

I can think clearly.

a. take away or limit a preceding idea

b. indicate order

c. show consequence

d. indicate repetition or an idea

e. show space relationship

20. Choose the category of transition used in the following example:

After hours of strenuous climbing, she finally reached the top. Having reached the top, she threw

back her head and yelled to the world, “I am here! I am finally here!”

a. question and answer

b. echo

c. quotation

d. quotation without answer

e. double transition

Lesson 15: Active Listening

Identify active and passive listening situations

21. Determine whether this situation calls for active or passive listening.

You are listening to a comedy routine for entertainment.

a. active

b. passive

22. Determine whether this situation calls for active or passive listening.

You are listening to your teacher review for an important exam.

a. active

b. passive

Lesson 16: Listening for Main Ideas

Recognize strong main ideas

23. What is the following keyword used for?

to sum up

a. sequence of events

b. adding to an idea

c. explanation and illustration

d. emphasis

e. time

f. repetition and summary

24. Go to Unit 1, Assignment 16 and listen to the tiny tutor in section 2. Determine the main

idea of the clip and write it below.

Lesson 18: Giving a Speech

Know the steps to take when practicing a speech

25. List the points that will help you practice and deliver a speech.

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

Unit 2: LANGUAGE STRUCTURE

Lesson 1: Forming Noun Plurals

Identify the correct use of plural forms

Identify correct possessive punctuation

26. Select the correctly spelled plurals. Multiple answers possible.

a. fish

b. fishes

c. crowns

d. crownes

e. pennies

f. pennys

27. Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

a. The two girls chair‟s tipped over.

b. The two girls‟ chair‟s tipped over.

c. The two girls chairs‟ tipped over.

d. The two girls‟ chairs tipped over.

Lesson 2: Understanding Suffixes

Recognize suffixes and their meanings

28. Define the following word using the meaning of the suffix.

loveable

a. belonging to love

b. state of being loved

c. act of loving

d. worthy of love

Lesson 4: Word Use and Suffixes

Identify the different uses and part of speech of word forms

Determine whether the italicized word is a verb, noun, or adjective

29. His sympathy extended to all animals

a. verb

b. noun

c. adjective

30. She sympathized with him.

a. verb

b. noun

c. adjective

31. It was a dark dreary day.

a. verb

b. noun

c. adjective

32. The sky began to darken.

a. verb

b. noun

c. adjective

Lesson 6: Relative and Interrogative Pronouns

Know the different types of pronouns and identify them

33. Choose the appropriate pronoun.

The cat ran past me last night appeared on my doorstep today.

a. that

b. who

34. Choose the appropriate pronoun.

The boy fell out of the tree was rushed to the hospital.

a. that

b. who

35. Use the appropriate interrogative pronoun.

did she say about the accident last night?

a. Who

b. Whom

c. Whose

d. Which

e. What

36. Use the appropriate interrogative pronoun.

To am I giving this apple?

a. Who

b. Whom

c. Whose

d. Which

e. What

Lesson 7: Demonstrative and Indefinite Pronouns


37. Decide whether the italicized word is being used as a determiner or a pronoun.

Will you please hand me that book?

a. determiner

b. pronoun

38. Locate the indefinite pronoun in the following sentence.

Has anyone seen my homework?

a. seen

b. homework

c. my

d. anyone

Lesson 8: Personal Pronouns


39. Determine whether the sentence below is reflexive or intensive.

He hit himself with the hammer.

a. intensive

b. reflexive

40. Select the appropriate pronoun.

Bill is taking a picture for Tom and .

a. myself

b. I

c. me

Lesson 9: Gender and Case in Pronouns

Recognize the correct pronoun case to use in given situations

41. Fill in the blank. Use pronoun gender correctly, making sure that the pronouns refer to people

or things in the sentence.

Carol forgot watch at Billy’s house. Billy found next to pool.

(a.) (b.) (c.)

42. Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.

Jennifer likes cooking more than .

a. I

b. me


Do you know signed this excuse?

a. who

b. whom


He met his cousin he had not seen in years.

a. who

b. whom

Lesson 11: Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement

Identify the correct antecedent in real-life examples, identify correctly written sentences

45. Select an acceptable pronoun to complete this sentence.

The team was proud of touchdown drive.

a. it

b. its

c. he or she

d. they

e. their

f. her or his

Lesson 12: Pronoun Reference

Identify the correct antecedent in real-life examples, identify correctly written sentences

46. Determine whether the following sentence is ambiguous or clear. Rewrite the sentence if it is

ambiguous.

Students like mathematics teachers because they are practical.

a. ambiguous

b. clear

Lesson 13: Adjective Clauses

Identify adjective clauses and the words they modify

47. Identify the adjective clause.

The park where we camped is closed.

a. where we camped

b. is closed

c. the park


48. What word does the adjective clause modify?

I chose to buy the blue dress, which was cheaper than the red purse.

a. I

b. chose

c. dress

d. purse

Lesson 14: Adjective Clauses

Identify adverb clauses and the words they modify

49. Identify the complete adverb clause.

I’m going to the store because I need milk.

a. because I need milk.

b. I‟m going

c. I‟m going to the store

d. I need milk

Unit 3: WRITING EFFECTIVE SENTENCES

Lesson 1: Principal Parts and Participles

Identify and evaluate participles and participial phrases

Complete the list of principal parts for the following verb.

50. Present participle of to cry.

a. cry

b. crying

c. cried

51. Past participle of to cry.

a. cry

b. crying

c. cried

Lesson 2: Infinitives


52. Underline the infinitive and determine how it is used.

A good show to watch is Law and Order.

a. noun

b. adverb

c. adjective

Lesson 3: Gerunds

Identify and recognize the types of verbals used in a sentence

Identify and evaluate gerunds and gerund phrases

53. Underline the gerund. Since it is used as a noun, determine its noun use.

Ashley has finally stopped collecting bottle caps.

a. object of a preposition

b. predicate nominative

c. subject

d. direct object

54. Locate and identify the ing form.

Josh hurt his wrist playing ping-pong with Jessica last week.

a. verb phrase

b. participle

c. gerund

55. Locate and identify the ing form.

Josh was running in circles on the soccer field.

a. verb phrase

b. participle

c. gerund

Lesson 5: Adjective Phrases

Recognize adjective and adverb phrases

56. Underline the complete adjective phrase and identify the noun modified.

Erica was annoyed by the sound of the screaming baby.

a. annoyed

b. sound

c. Erica

d. baby

Lesson 6: AdverbPhrases

Recognize adjective and adverb phrases

57. Underline the adverb phrase and identify the word it modifies.

Roger climbed under the fence.

a. climbed

b. fence

c. Roger

Lesson 7: Appositive Phrases and Direct Address

Recognize complete appositive phrases and direct address

58. Identify the appositive.

Rambo, my dog, chases black cats.

a. chases black cats

b. my dog

c. Rambo

d. black cats

Lesson 8: Participial and Gerund Phrases



Identify and evaluate gerunds and gerund phrases

Underline the participle and identify the modifiers and the object of the participle.

Resting her head on the pillow, Julie stared absently at the ceiling.

59. Identify the modifier

a. resting

b. stared

c. ceiling

d. Julie

60. Identify the object of the participle

a. resting

b. stared

c. ceiling

d. head

Underline the gerund phrase and identify its noun use.

We avoided the stormy weather by leaving early.

61. Identify the gerund’s noun use:

a. subject

b. predicate nominative

c. object of the preposition

d. direct object

Lesson 9: Infinitive Phrases

Identify and evaluate infinitives and infinitive phrases


Underline the complete infinitive phrase and identify its use.

John asked to read his book in the library.

62. Identify the infinitives use.

a. noun

b. adjective

c. adverb

Carmen went to the park to play hockey.

63. Identify the infinitives use.

a. noun

b. adjective

c. adverb

Lesson 11: Constructing Sentences

Know the different types of sentences and recognize examples

64. Identify the sentence type.

Jayden decided to go to the park and Jesse followed him down the street.

a. simple

b. compound

c. complex

d. compound-complex

e. fragment

Lesson 13: Punctuating Ideas

Identify correct use of punctuation in sentences

65. Identify the correctly punctuated sentence.

a. Did you hear what I said asked Krystal.

b. “Did you hear what I said?” asked Krystal.

c. “Did you hear what I said,” asked Krystal?

d. “Did you hear, what I said,” asked Krystal.

Lesson 14: Writing Compositions

Recognize the use of setting, characters, plot, theme, and point of view in writing

Identify the most effective approach for the given topic.

66. Making a Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich

a. process

b. definition

c. illustrative

d. classification/division

e. cause/effect

f. compare/contrast

67. Differences Between a Wolf and Dog

a. process

b. definition

c. illustrative

d. classification/division

e. cause/effect

f. compare/contrast

68. Define the following terms

a. expository writing

b. illustrative theme

c. process analysis

Unit 4: EXPOSITION

Lesson 1: Recognizing Main Ideas

Recognize and evaluate main ideas

69. A good topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph, and the remaining sentences

support and develop the topic sentence.

a. True

b. False

Read this paragraph.

The process of mummification was first developed by the ancient Egyptians as a way to preserve the

bodies of the dead, as they believed the dead would need their bodies in the afterlife. The embalming

process began with the removal of the organs. The organs were preserved separately from the body.

The body cavity was then packed with natron and resin to dry it out. Once the cavity was dry, the

organs were returned, and the empty cavity was packed with cloths and sawdust to make it look more

lifelike. Finally, the body was wrapped with oil soaked linens. In this way, the body was preserved

along with the organs and ready for use in the afterlife!

70. Does every sentence following the first in some way support the theme?

a. Yes

b. No

Lesson 2: Advanced Reading Skills

Identify and define unit vocabulary

71. Identify the definition of the term premise.

a. a presupposition from which a conclusion is drawn

b. arriving at inferences derived from the examination of general principles

c. the act of or process of arriving at a conclusion from facts or a premise

d. arriving at a particular conclusion from the examination of facts

72. Identify the definition of the term inductive.





73. Identify the definition of the term inference.





74. Identify the definition of the term deductive.





Lesson 3: Advanced Reading Skills

Identify and define unit vocabulary

75. Identify the definition of fallacy.

a. the interrelationship of facts and events; or the sequence of facts and events

b. an error in thinking or reasoning; a false idea

Lesson 4: Exposition--Instructions

Recognize appropriate topics for an exposition paper

76. A process essay should be written which order?

a. chronological order

b. order of importance

c. spatial order

77. An exposition is written

a. to tell a story

b. to explain

c. to describe a setting

Lesson 10: Library Skills

Identify appropriate library resources for a given project or assignment

78. Where would be a good place to find out who T.S. Eliot was?

a. an almanac

b. a scholarly dictionary

c. a biographical dictionary

d. a collegiate dictionary

79. Where would you look to find the average snowfall of Anchorage, Alaska?

a. an almanac

b. a scholarly dictionary

c. a biographical dictionary

d. a collegiate dictionary

Lesson 15: American Regional Dialects

Identify and evaluate uses of different dialects

80. Some one from New England would use which of the following terms:

a. pail

b. y‟all

c. quarter „til


81. Someone from the southern United States would use which of the following terms:

a. pail

b. y‟all

c. quarter „til


Lesson 16: Standard English

Identify and define vocabulary in and out of context

Recognize correct use of standard English

82. Select the situations in which informal English would be used. Multiple answers possible.

a. having coffee with your friend

b. a letter to your state senator

c. an e-mail to your mom

d. a job interview

83. Select the situations in which formal English would be used. Multiple answers possible.

a. having coffee with your friend

b. a letter to your state senator

c. an e-mail to your mom

d. a job interview

Lesson 20: Choosing the Language

Identify appropriate adjectives

84. Select the sentences in which nonstandard English is used. Multiple answers possible.

a. She doesn‟t need the book no more.

b. Bob couldn‟t hardly wait to see his dad.

c. The child caught the ball.

d. He don‟t have a red tie.

e. Joe went to the movies by himself.

f. Did you do those dishes?

85. Select the sentences in which standard English is used. Multiple answers possible.

a. She doesn‟t need the book no more.

b. Bob couldn‟t hardly wait to see his dad.

c. The child caught the ball.

d. He don‟t have a red tie.

e. Joe went to the movies by himself.

f. Did you do those dishes?

Unit 5: GET A JOB

Lesson 1: Language and Meaning

Identify the connotation of words used in various situations

Define words using context clues

Identify vocabulary definitions and recognize correct vocabulary use

86. Identify the connotation of the italicized word.

Wherever I lay my hat, that‟s my home.

a. positive

b. negative

c. neutral

87. Select the correct definition of dialect.

a. a set of assumptions implied by a certain word

b. a regional or social variety of language distinguished by pronunciation, grammar, or

vocabulary

c. language based on individual discretion or preference

Lesson 2: Roots and Affixes

Identify vocabulary definitions and recognize correct vocabulary use

Define words based on affix use

88. Based on your knowledge of roots and affixes, what does the word geothermal mean?

a. utilizing the heat of the earth‟s interior

b. digging beneath the earth‟s surface

c. warm clothing

d. the Greek baths

Lesson 3: Analogies

Complete analogies correctly and recognize correct analogies

89. Complete the following analogy:

tyrant : despotic :: : wise

a. ruler

b. king

c. subject

d. sage

Lesson 4: Capitals and Commas

Identify reasoning for punctuation and capitalization use and corrections that need to be made in

punctuation and capitalization

90. Which of the following are incorrectly capitalized? Multiple answers possible.

a. christmas

b. hot dogs

c. Jupiter

d. sunday

e. i

f. Australia

91. Which of the following is correct?

a. “Pardon me, miss Smith.” the bystander said. “You dropped your handkerchief on th

boardwalk,”

b. “Pardon me, Miss Smith,” the bystander said. “You dropped your handkerchief on

the boardwalk.”

c. “Pardon me, miss smith,” the bystander said, “you dropped your handkerchief on the

boardwalk.”

d. “Pardon me, Miss Smith,” the Bystander said. “You dropped your handkerchief on

the boardwalk.”

Lesson 6: Capitals and Commas

Identify reasoning for punctuation and capitalization use and corrections that need to be made in

punctuation and capitalization

92. What do the ellipses in the following sentence indicate?

If we read of one man robbed, or murdered, or killed by accident…we never need read another.

a. They indicate a compound word

b. They indicate a pause

c. They indicate that information was added to the original text

d. They indicate that information was taken away from the original text

Lesson 9: Resumes

Identify kinds and correct use of resumes and curriculum vitae

93. Select the type of resumé that is the easiest to read and preferred by most employers.

a. Functional Resume

b. Curriculum Vitae Resume

c. Chronological Resume

d. Combination/Hybrid Resume

94. Select the type of resume that highlights the applicant’s skill set at the top and follows with a

brief work history below.

a. Functional Resume

b. Curriculum Vitae Resume

c. Chronological Resume

d. Combination/Hybrid Resume

Practice Semester Exam

English II – Semester 1

Answer Key

Unit 1: Reading, Writing, and Speaking

1. c

2. c

3. b

4. d

5. a

6. b

7. c

8. a

9. a.) The purring cat

b.) lounged on the sofa

10. a.) cat

b.) lounged

11. b

12. a

13. b

14. e

15. c

16. d

17. a

18. b

19. c

20. b

21. b

22. a

23. f

24. Paragraphs in writing are like camera

angles in television.

25. a.) practice your speech

b.) record your speech

c.) check your appearance

d.) make eye contact

e.) believe what you are saying

Unit 2: Language Structure

26. a, c, e

27. d

28. d

29. b

30. a

31. c

32. a

33. a

34. b

35. e

36. b

37. a

38. d

39. b

40. c

41. a) her

b) it

c) his

42. a

43. a

44. b

45. e

46. a

47. a

48. c

49. a

Unit 3: Writing Effective Sentences

50. b

51. c

52. A good show to watch is Law and Order.

c

53. Ashley has finally lost interest in

collecting bottle caps. a

54. Josh hurt his wrist playing ping-pong

last week. c

55. Josh was running in circles on the soccer

field. a

56. Erica was annoyed by the sound of the

screaming baby. b

57. Roger climbed under the fence. a

58. Rambo, my dog, chases black cats. b

59. d

60. d

61. We avoided the storm by leaving early. c

62. John asked to read his book in the

library. a

63. Carmen went to the park to play hockey.

c

64. b

65. b

66. a

67. f

68. a.) writing which explains rather than

describes, narrates a story, or argues a

point

b.) a composition which has a thesis

supported with examples

c.) a composition which explains a

process, usually in chronological order

Unit 4: Exposition

69. a

70. a

71. a

72. d

73. c

74. b

75. b

76. a

77. b

78. c

79. a

80. a

81. b

82. a, c

83. b, d

84. a, b, d

85. c, e, f

Unit 5: Get a Job

86. a

87. b

88. a

89. d

90. a, d, e

91. b

92. d

93. c

94. d

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