Mr. Gore's ELA Midterm

1.

2 points

Mr. Leyland played the viola professionally [for many years and he now] conducts a community orchestra.

Which of the below options is the BEST punctuation option for the section of the sentence above in [brackets]:

for many years and he now (no change/no punctuation)

for many years; and, he now (conjunctive adverb, semicolon plus comma)

for many years and, he now (comma only, after conjunction)

for many years, and he now (comma only, before conjunction)

2.

2 points

The hill was covered [with wildflowers it was] a beautiful sight.

Which of the below options is the BEST punctuation option for the section of the sentence above in [brackets]:

with wildflowers it was (no change/no punctuation)

with wildflowers; it, was (conjunctive adverb, semicolon plus comma)

with wildflowers it, was (comma only,)

with wildflowers; it was (semicolon, in between independent clauses)

3.

2 points

The artist preferred to [paint in oils he did not like] watercolors.

Which of the below options is the BEST punctuation option for the section of the sentence above in [brackets]:

paint in oils he did not like (no change/no punctuation)

paint in oils; he did not, like (conjunctive adverb, semicolon plus comma)

paint in oils; he did not like (semicolon only, between 2 independent clauses)

paint in, oils he did not like (comma only, after conjunction)

4.

2 points

I have read [Soul on Ice but I have not] read The Invisible Man.

Which of the below options is the BEST punctuation option for the section of the sentence above in [brackets]:

Soul on Ice but I have not (no change/no punctuation)

Soul on Ice; but, I have not (conjunctive adverb, semicolon plus comma)

Soul on Ice; but I have not (semicolon only, between 2 independent clauses)

Soul on Ice, but I have not (comma only, before conjunction)

5.

2 points

San Francisco is [my favorite city in fact I plan to spend] two weeks there this summer.

Which of the below options is the BEST punctuation option for the section of the sentence above in [brackets]:

my favorite city in fact I plan to spend (no change/no punctuation)

my favorite city; in fact, I plan to spend (conjunctive adverb, semicolon plus comma)

my favorite city; in fact I plan to spend (semicolon only, between 2 independent clauses)

my favorite city, in fact I plan to spend(comma only, before conjunction)

6.

2 points

Complete the sentences below with the appropriate word:

Is that where they place _____ supplies?

their

they're

there

7.

2 points

Complete the sentences below with the appropriate word:

We found the medallion over _____.

their

they're

there

8.

2 points

Complete the sentences below with the appropriate word:

_______ still waiting for the test scores.

their

they're

there

9.

2 points

Complete the sentences below with the appropriate word:

I have _____ hands and _______feet.

two

too

to

10.

2 points

Complete the sentences below with the appropriate word:

I am going to the mall, _______.

two

too

to

11.

2 points

Complete the sentences below with the appropriate word:

Please take me ______ the dance

two

too

to

12.

2 points

Complete the sentences below with the appropriate word:

I had _____ many tacos for lunch

two

too

to

13.

2 points

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Which of the following is NOT included in Level 1 (Physiological Needs):

Food

Emotional Connection/Love

Water

Shelter

14.

2 points

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Which of the following is NOT included in Level 2 (Safety Needs):

Self Actualization

Knowing that the people around you are not trying to hurt you or out to get you

Being Safe from External threats

15.

2 points

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Which of the following is NOT included in Level 3 (Love/Belonging)

Acceptance by a community (like friends or peers)

Maximizing your Full Potential

Love/Affection from Family (ie. parents, siblings, children, grandparents)

16.

2 points

Primacy/Recency Principle

When does the Gold/Phase 1 Moment (when we can retain the most information) occur:

In the Beginning of the learning experience (ie. the first 10 Minutes)

In the Middle of the learning experience (ie. 25 Minutes in)

At the End of the learning experience (ie. the final 10 minutes)

17.

2 points

Primacy/Recency Principle

When does the Downshift Moment (when we have decreasing ability to retain information and attention) occur:

In the First 10 Minutes

In the Middle

In the Last 10 minutes

18.

2 points

Apathy vs. Empathy vs. Sympathy
Select the Correct Word for the following definitions:

Feeling bad for someone else’s misfortune.

Apathy

Empathy

Sympathy

19.

2 points

Apathy vs. Empathy vs. Sympathy
Select the Correct Word for the following definitions:

Lack of interest, Enthusiasm or Concern

Apathy

Empathy

Sympathy

20.

2 points

Apathy vs. Empathy vs. Sympathy
Select the Correct Word for the following definitions:

Knowing exactly how someone else is feeling. Understanding fully their experience because you actually know what it feels like.

Apathy

Empathy

Sympathy

21.

2 points

Which of the following orders of stages best and most fully represents the steps and stages of the Writing Process?

Brainstorm, Outline, Rough Draft, Publishing, Submitting, Final Draft, Proofreading, Revision, First Draft, Final Review, Publishing/Submitting.

Brainstorm, Outline, Rough Draft, Proofreading, Revision, First Draft, Proofreading, Revision, Final Draft, Final Review, Publishing/Submitting.

Rough Draft, First Draft, Revision, Final Draft.

22.

2 points

Circle the letter of the correct version of the following sentence using a “Serial/List” Comma:

Mr Marra, famous in the villages of Kuala Lumpur, was an expert with the bo staff, nunchucks, and the battle axe.

Mr Marra, famous in the villages of Kuala Lumpur, was an expert with the bo staff, nunchucks, and at swinging the battle axe.

23.

2 points

Circle the letter of the correct version of the following sentence using a
“Serial/List” Comma:

This award is dedicated to my good friends, Young Jeezy and God.

This award is dedicated to my good friends, Young Jeezy, and God.

24.

2 points

Circle the letter of the correct use of "has" or "have" in the following sentence using an “Aside” Comma. (subject-verb agreement):

Strawberry milk, which is made largely of corn syrup, have a noticeable addictive quality.

Strawberry milk, which is made largely of corn syrup, has a noticeable addictive quality.

25.

2 points

Which of the following uses “a” or "an" correctly:

I would still have my leg, if I had never run into a cannibal Shia Labeouf.

I would still have my leg, if I had never run into an cannibal Shia Labeouf.

26.

2 points

Which of the following uses "a" or “an” correctly:

“My Heart will Go on”, by Celine Dion, is a essential track in every great party playlist.

“My Heart will Go on”, by Celine Dion, is an essential track in every great party playlist.

27.

2 points

(Subject/Verb Agreement: Past vs. Present)

[According to(A)] the newspaper article, the goal of the project is [to provide(B)] an
enjoyable reading experience that [helped encourage(C)] children to [read at
home(D)]. No error(E)

Circle One: A. B. C. D. E (No Error)

A

B

C

D

E (No Error)

28.

2 points

(Subject/Verb Agreement - Singular Vs. Plural)

[Many of(A)] the senator’s speeches, which were [enthusiastically received(B)] by crowds [that(C)] came to see him, [addressed an important topic(D)], including health care and global warming. No error(E)

A

B

C

D

E (No Error)

29.

2 points

Excerpts or Short Readings from Class/Newsela - Literary Devices, Vocab, and Understanding

Early in college, he dreamed of being an astrophysicist. When he started taking advanced physics classes, though, his interest [waned]. His fascination in cryptography led him toward computer science.

In the above sentence, the bold and underlined word, [waned], most closely means:

Declined or Decreased

Rose or Increased

None of the Above

30.

2 points

Excerpts or Short Readings from Class/Newsela - Literary Devices, Vocab, and Understanding

Moshe Kai Cavalin has two college degrees, yet he isn't old enough to vote. He flies airplanes, yet he isn't old enough to drive a car alone.

The 2 sentences above would best be described as an example of which literary device?

Alliteration

Rhyme Scheme

Parallel Structure