EOCT REVIEW

EOCT REVIEWNinth Grade Pre-AP LitWhich word or words should NOT be capitalized? A FrenchB SummerC SenateD EarthE. North Star

Which word or words should not be capitalized?A FrenchB summerC SenateD EarthE North StarWhich sentence is correct in agreement?A Neither Rose nor her sisters is going to the clambake.B Each of the singers perform their own interpretation of the song.C Either my mom or my uncles are coming.Which sentence is correct in agreement?A Neither Rose nor her sisters is going to the clambake.B Each (He)of the singers perform his own interpretation of the song.C Either my mom or my uncles are coming.

Which pronoun usage is correct?A She and him will move the posters to another area.B. He and her will move the posters to another area.C. She and he will move the posters to another area.

Which pronoun usage is correct?A She and him will move the posters to another area.B. He and her will move the posters to another area.C. She and he will move the posters to another area.

Which sentence is correct?A Just between you and me, I am embarrassed.B You should sit between Jeremy and I.C Me and Gracie will enter the race.D The ball rolled underneath her and I.Which sentence is correct?A Just between you and me, I am embarrassed.B You should sit between Jeremy and I.C Me and Gracie will enter the race.D The ball rolled underneath her and I.

What type of figurative language is shown in Death, hath suckd the honey of they breath?A MetaphorB alliterationC HyperboleD personificationWhat type of figurative language is shown in Death, hath suckd the honey of thy breath?A MetaphorB alliterationC HyperboleD personificationFor his class, Harold wants to write his research paper on the effects of wind, water, and gravity on Earths surface. Which problem exists with his topic selection?A It is too controversial.B It is too broad.C It is not an appropriate topic for a Social Studies class.D It will be hard for him to find any information on this topic.For his class, Harold wants to write his research paper on the effects of wind, water, and gravity on Earths surface. Which problem exists with his topic selection?A It is too controversial.B It is too broad.C It is not an appropriate topic for a Social Studies class.D It will be hard for him to find any information on this topic.Gregorio wants to write a report about communication techniques used by military leaders. Which source would probably provide him with the MOST information on his topic?A an analysis of voting patterns in South AmericaB a how-to manual on setting up a public address systemC a collection of speeches, by General William ShermanD The Year 2005 AlmanacGregorio wants to write a report about communication techniques used by military leaders. Which source would probably provide him with the MOST information on his topic?A an analysis of voting patterns in South AmericaB a how-to manual on setting up a public address systemC a collection of speeches, by General William ShermanD The Year 2005 AlmanacIf Lora wants to find information on the Internet about United States foreign policy; which key words would probably help her find the MOST specific information?A U.S. diplomacy and treatiesB Russia and ChinaC ambassadors and computersD military actionIf Lora wants to find information on the Internet about United States foreign policy; which key words would probably help her find the MOST specific information?A U.S. diplomacy and treatiesB Russia and ChinaC ambassadors and computersD military actionHarrison, Quentin. Macroeconomics: A New Approach: MacMillan: 2004.What is wrong with the format of this works cited entry?It is lacking the place of publication.It is lacking the publishers name.It is missing the authors full name.It is missing the subtitle of the publication.Harrison, Quentin. Macroeconomics: A New Approach: MacMillan: 2004.What is wrong with the format of this bibliography entry?It is lacking the place of publication.It is lacking the publishers name.It is missing the authors full name.It is missing the subtitle of the publication.Which part of a book would help a reader to locate individual subjects, topics, and people by page number?AppendixIndexChapter titlesglossaryWhich part of a book would help a reader to locate individual subjects, topics, and people by page number?AppendixIndexChapter titlesglossaryHow are authors names organized in a bibliography or works cited page in a student report?AlphabeticallyWith the first name firstPlaced at the end of each entryPlaced where their information was usedHow are authors names organized in a bibliography or works cited page in a student report?AlphabeticallyWith the first name firstPlaced at the end of each entryPlaced where their information was usedMichael wants to trace the way the Vietnam War was portrayed to the American voter. Which of the following sources would BEST help him?Encyclopedia News sourcesAlmanacs from the 1960sspeechesMichael wants to trace the way the Vietnam War was portrayed to the American voter. Which of the following sources would BEST help him?Encyclopedia News sourcesAlmanacs from the 1960sspeechesThe root biblio- is related to?ClothingBooksBabiesbubblesThe root biblio- is related to?ClothingBooksBabiesbubblesThe bluejays flew into the yard but leave as soon as they saw the cat.How is the sentence below BEST revised?The bluejays flew into the yard but left as soon as they saw the cat.The bluejays flied into the yard but leave as soon as they saw the cat.The bluejays flew into the yard but left as soon as they see the cat.The bluejays will fly into the yard but leave as soon as they will see the cat.The bluejays flew into the yard, but leave as soon as they saw the cat.How is the sentence below BEST revised?The bluejays flew into the yard, but left as soon as they saw the cat.The bluejays flied into the yard, but leave as soon as they saw the cat.The bluejays flew into the yard, but left as soon as they see the cat.The bluejays will fly into the yard, but leave as soon as they will see the cat.The best climbers, the ones who were trained by a teacher, uses a series of ropes that cant come loose any way they are turned.How is the above sentence BEST written?Change uses to useChange were trained to trainsChange climbers to climberChange any to noThe best climbers, the ones who were trained by a teacher, uses a series of ropes that cant come loose any way they are turned.How is the sentence BEST written?Change uses to useChange were trained to trainsChange climbers to climberChange any to noWhich of these sentences is correctly written?A. The teachers should have written a report about the incident.B. The teachers should of written a report about the incident.

Which of these sentences is correctly written?A. The teachers should have written a report about the incident.B. The teachers should of written a report about the incident.

At Providence High School, the advanced Algebra class is taught by one of the finest professors in North Georgia.How should the sentence below be changed to correct the problem in capitalization?Use a lowercase a in AlgebraUse a capital p in professorUse a lowercase n in NorthUse a capital a in advanced.At Providence High School, the advanced Algebra class is taught by one of the finest professors in North America.How should the sentence below be changed to correct the problem in capitalization?Use a lowercase a in AlgebraUse a capital p in professorUse a lowercase n in NorthUse a capital a in advanced.The package was addressed to both ________ even though they lived at different places.How is the sentence below BEST written?Her and IHim and meI and herHe and IThe package was addressed to both ________ even though they lived at different places.How is the sentence below BEST written?Her and IHim and meI and herHe and ITheir isnt any reason to buy the most expensive shoes they make.How is this sentence BEST written?Change their to thereChange any to noChange most expensive to expensivestChange their to theyreTheir isnt any reason to buy the most expensive shoes they make.How is this sentence BEST written?Change their to thereChange any to noChange most expensive to expensivestChange their to theyre

The theme of a story is A The situation explained in the expositionB What the main character believes.C usually stated in the resolutionD is the idea or lesson the author wants the reader to understand. The theme of a story is A The situation explained in the exposition.B What the main character believes.C usually stated in the resolution.D is the idea or lesson the author wants the reader to understand.

Which of the following lines contains an example of hyperbole?A He pulled back his arms, took a deep breath and flung himself forward.B His body felt raw, as if hed had the skin peeled off it.C He rubbed his arms to try to get some feeling back into them.D His limbs were aching and his throbbing head felt numb.A He pulled back his arms, took a deep breath and flung himself forward.B His body felt raw, as if hed had the skin peeled off it.C He rubbed his arms to try to get some feeling back into them.D His limbs were aching and his throbbing head felt numb.

Which of the following lines contains an example of hyperbole?The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country.The word SHRINK in this passage means:A a psychiatristB to back off or avoidC to become smallerD to contract or curl up the bodyThe summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country.The word SHRINK in this passage meansA a psychiatristB to back off or avoidC to become smallerD to contract or curl up the body

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a sonnet?

A. It is written in free verse.B. It is written in iambic Pentameter.C. It has 14 lines.D. A sonnet is a poetic form.Which of the following is not correct?A. A sonnet is written in free verse.B. A sonnet is written in iambic Pentameter.C. A sonnet has 14 lines.D. A sonnet is a poetic form.

Which use of the verb lie is correct?A. Lay down if you do not feel well.B. You will lay an egg if you dont lie down.C. I will lay out in the sun on Saturday.D. Please lie the coat on the chair.Which use of the verb lie is correct?A. Lay down if you do not feel well.B. You will lay an egg if you dont lie down.C. I will lay out in the sun on Saturday.D. Please lie the coat on the chair.

Which of these sentences are incorrect?A. Toni Morrison is an author who many readers admire.B. The bell tolls for whom?C. Mrs. James, for whom I work, owns a pet shop.D. I helped my brother, who was painting the garage.

Which of these sentences are incorrect?

A. Toni Morrison is an author who many readers admire. B. The bell tolls for whom? C. Mrs. James, for whom I work, owns a pet shop. D.I helped my brother, who was painting the garage.

If a writer paraphrases from a web site, but does not quote exactly, must he cite the information?A. YesB. No.If a writer paraphrases from a web site, but does not quote exactly, must he cite the information?A. Yes.B. No.

An author uses foreshadow to

A. build suspenseB. create ironyC provide imageryAn author uses foreshadow toA. build suspenseB. create ironyC provide imagery

The plot contains the following elements:A. Exposition, climax, resolution and denouementB. exposition, setting, flashback and summaryC. Beginning, middle and conclusionD. Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouementThe plot contains the following elements:A. Exposition, climax, resolution and denouementB. exposition, setting, flashback and summaryC. Beginning, middle and conclusionD. Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement

Examples of universal themes areA. loveB. revengeC. warD. powerE. all of theseExamples of universal themes areA. loveB. revengeC. warD. powerE. all of theseFor our purposes, we will state a theme as a universal idea such as, love conquers all, or War is #&!*! (an ugly word is called a what?)

The conflict in the story is for the purpose of A. interest and excitementB. adding details C. explaining the characters in the storyD. creating imageryThe conflict in the story is for the purpose of A. interest and excitementB. adding details C. explaining the characters in the storyD. creating imagery

BTW, what are four basic conflicts in a story?When does the conflict occur?

The thesis statementA. Is always the topic sentenceB. Gives focus to the writers essayC. tells the subject of an essayD. is the counter point or argumentWhich is written in active voice?A. He wrote a letter.

B. The letter was written by him.

In which sentence is the subject doing the action? Yes, A! This is why we call it active voice.Identify each sentence as in active or passive voice:I am treated very well by him. Delicious foods were prepared by my mother.The people expect the government to reduce the prices. The patient was being examined by the doctor. I am being considered by them for the post.To paraphrase is to A. gather information and then weave the ideas together.B. Summarize what you have researched.C. Put someone elses ideas into your own words.D. Plagiarize. Dont do it.To paraphrase is to A. gather information and then weave the ideas together.B. Summarize what you have researched.C. Put someone elses ideas into your own words.D. Plagiarize. Dont do it.

Which sentence is correct?A. Because we went to the library first we got first choice with book sources.B. Because we went to the library first, we got first choice with book sources.C. Because we went to the library first; we got first choice with book sources.

Which sentence is correct?A. Because we went to the library first we got first choice with book sources.B. Because we went to the library first, we got first choice with book sources.C. Because we went to the library first; we got first choice with book sources.Choice B begins with a dependent clause and thus it needs a comma (dependent clauses are needy).

Which answer is correct?A. Mom and Dad helped me create a web page.B. Mom and dad helped me create a web page.Which is correct?A. Mom and Dad helped me create a web page.B. Mom and dad helped me create a web page.

Hint: If you can replace a proper name in the place of the noun in question, then use a capital letter.

Which uses correct capitalization?My aunt and friend Debbie went with me to the all-star game.My Aunt and friend Debbie went with me to the all-star game.Which is correct?My aunt and friend Debbie went with me to the all-star game.My Aunt and friend Debbie went with me to the all-star game.

POINTS of VIEWI climbed a mountain. Breathtaking is the only word I can find that accurately describes what I saw at the top. I think my fellow hikers were just as enamored.

You go to the bottom of a mountain with all the necessary supplies. Then you hike until you get to the top. Enjoy!

April and Mary trudged to the top of the high mountain. April got so tired and hungry that she did not enjoy the exercise, but Mary shouted with glee when she got to the top because she was enamored with the view. She thought, who cares if I am tired and hungry? I can see wonder all around me. It was definitely worth the pain!

Which point of view should be used in a literary analysis or other formal paper?First personSecond personThird person limitedThird person objective3rd Person Objective Narrator does not share the thoughts and feelings of any of the characters.NoInsideInformationThird Person is from the view point of an outsider.3rd person Limited: The narrator is an outsider who sees into the mind of one of the characters. The narrator is limited in that he does not know all.

3rd person Omniscient: The narrator is an all knowing outsider who can enter the minds of more that one character.