English I: Unit 1 Test Review

Which of the following best defines the term "theme" in literature?

• The sequence of events in a story

• The central message or underlying idea of a literary work

• The time and place in which a story occurs

• The main character in a story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the correct spelling of the word that means "to change written work to improve it"?

• Editt

• Edit

• Eddit

• Edite

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

• She went to the store but forgot her wallet.

• She went to the store, but forgot her wallet.

• She went to the store but, forgot her wallet.

• She went, to the store but forgot her wallet.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following is an example of irony?

• The main character describes the weather.

• A character finds a mysterious key early in the story.

• The audience knows there is someone hiding in the closet, but the characters don't know.

• The narrator explains the character’s thoughts.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following is a key idea in the passage: "The city was silent, except for the distant sound of sirens. People stayed inside, waiting for the storm to pass"?

• The city is busy.

• People are outside.

• The city is quiet because of a storm.

• Sirens are always loud.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which sentence best summarizes the following passage? "Maria studied every night for weeks. She made flashcards, took practice tests, and asked her teacher for help. On the day of the exam, she felt confident and ready."

• Maria was nervous about her exam.

• Maria prepared thoroughly for her exam and felt confident.

• Maria did not study for her exam.

• Maria failed her exam.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is an example of irony?

• A fire station burns down.

• A dog barks at a stranger.

• A student studies and passes the test.

• The sun rises in the east.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which word best fits the context of the sentence: "The detective was known for his keen ________"?

• vision

• insight

• height

• delight

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following details from a text is most essential to understanding the main idea?

• The color of the main character’s shoes

• The main character’s motivation for leaving home

• The weather on the day of the event

• The name of the main character’s pet

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read the following sentence: "She was a lion in the courtroom, fierce and unyielding." What type of figurative language is used here?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3