English 1 Mid Term Exam Study Guide 2018

Miss Rachel Haverford

*1.* Dill's aunt; next door neighbor to Finch's:

*∗ a conspicuous person*

*1.* Which phrase has a more *negative* connotation? ∗ a prominent person ∗ a conspicuous person

*∗ motherly*

*1.* Which word is a synonym of *maternal*? ∗ motherly ∗ masculine ∗ mammalian

Atticus

*10* A single dad; an attorney:

*∗ harmony*

*10.* Which word is an antonym of *discord*? ∗ kindness ∗ harmony

Francis Hancock

*11.* Alexandra's grandson; second cousin to Scout & Jem:

Jem (Jeremy Finch)

*12.* Atticus' son:

Nathan Radley

*13.* Arthur's brother; came back to live in the Radley house:

Walter Cunningham, Jr.

*14.* Poor kid; hard working; Scout beats up:

Tom Robinson

*15.* Atticus' client:

Dill (Charles Baker Harris)

*16.* The 7-yr. old friend who visits in the summer:

Judge Taylor

*17.* Assigns the Robinson case to Atticus:

Miss Maudie

*18.* Finch's neighbor; Scout gets most her information from her:

Mrs. Dubose

*19.* Mean neighbor; addicted to morphine:

Mr. Avery

*2.* Neighbor to the Finch's; kids see him pee off the porch:

*∗ a foe*

*2.* Which phrase has a more *negative* connotation? ∗ a foe ∗ an opponent

*∗ exchange*

*2.* Which word is a synonym of *transaction*? ∗ exchange ∗ conclusion ∗ reversal

Jack Finch

*20.* Atticus' brother; a doctor:

Alexandra

*21.* Atticus' sister:

Boo Radley (Arthur)

*22.* Mysterious neighbor (never comes outside):

Miss Caroline Fisher

*3.* Scout's first grade teacher:

*∗ acting aloof*

*3.* Which phrase has a more *negative* connotation? ∗ acting aloof ∗ acting reserved

*∗ give*

*3.* Which word is a synonym of *bestow*? ∗ give ∗ hide

Calpurnia

*4.* The Finch's cook, house-keeper:

*∗ a thrifty person*

*4.* Which phrase has a more *positive* connotation? ∗ a stingy person ∗ a thrifty person

*∗ occasional*

*4.* Which word is a synonym of *intermittent*? ∗ brief ∗ occasional

Burris Ewell

*5.* Poor kid; bully; has "cooties":

*∗ a company's spoils*

*5.* Which phrase has a more *negative* connotation? ∗ a company's spoils ∗ a company's profits

*∗ recommend*

*5.* Which word is a synonym of *nominate*? ∗ shout ∗ amplify ∗ recommend

Scout (Jean Louise Finch)

*6.* Atticus' daughter; the narrator:

*∗ a club*

*6.* Which phrase has a more *positive* connotation? ∗ a clique ∗ a club

*∗ celebrate*

*6.* Which word is an antonym of *lament*? ∗ celebrate ∗ support

Mr. Walter Cunningham, Sr.

*7.* He pays Atticus in hickory nuts & other goods for legal affairs:

*∗ enough*

*7.* Which word is an antonym of *insufficient*? ∗ lacking ∗ enough

Heck Tate

*8.* Maycomb's sheriff:

*∗ working*

*8.* Which word is an antonym of *defective*? ∗ productive ∗ working

Miss Stephanie Crawford

*9.* Neighbor who gossips a lot:

*∗ clumsy*

*9.* Which word is an antonym of *adept*? ∗ hesitant ∗ clumsy

A *pedal* on Alice's bike is stuck, and even though she has oiled it, it won't move.

*Complete the sentence with the correct homophone. Circle the correct choice.* *1.* A ____________on Alice's bike is stuck, and even though she has oiled it, it won't move. ∗ Peddle ∗ pedal ∗ petal

Maggie is *bolder* than her sister, so we weren't surprised that she was the one to approach the guitarist for an autograph.

*Complete the sentence with the correct homophone. Circle the correct choice.* *2.* Maggie is __________ than her sister, so we weren't surprised that she was the one to approach the guitarist for an autograph. ∗ bolder ∗ boulder

The nurse inserted a needle into the patient's *vein* to draw blood for a test.

*Complete the sentence with the correct homophone. Circle the correct choice.* *3.* The nurse inserted a needle into the patient's _________to draw blood for a test. ∗ vane ∗ vain ∗ vein

Stanley mixed blue and red *dye* to create a rich purple hue, which he used to color the white tablecloth.

*Complete the sentence with the correct homophone. Circle the correct choice.* *4.* Stanley mixed blue and red _______ to create a rich purple hue, which he used to color the white tablecloth. ∗ dye ∗ die

When my cousin was accepted into her first-choice college, everyone in my family was filled with *pride*.

*Complete the sentence with the correct homophone. Circle the correct choice.* *5.* When my cousin was accepted into her first-choice college, everyone in my family was filled with _________. ∗ pride ∗ pried

"Will you please help me *sew* a costume for my part in the play?" Linda begged as she handed her father a sketch.

*Complete the sentence with the correct homophone. Circle the correct choice.* *6.* "Will you please help me _______ a costume for my part in the play?" Linda begged as she handed her father a sketch. ∗ sew ∗ sow ∗ so

The *capital* of India used to be the coastal city Kolkata, but now it is the landlocked city of New Delhi.

*Complete the sentence with the correct homophone. Circle the correct choice.* *7.* The ________ of India used to be the coastal city Kolkata, but now it is the landlocked city of New Delhi. ∗ capital ∗ capitol

Our *principal* announced that the library would be closed for one week so that the walls could be repainted and new carpeting could be installed.

*Complete the sentence with the correct homophone. Circle the correct choice.* *8.* Our ________ announced that the library would be closed for one week so that the walls could be repainted and new carpeting could be installed. ∗ principle ∗ principal

ALL *STATIONERY* AND OFFICE SUPPLIES

*Correct the ONE error in the following:* ALL STATIONARY AND OFFICE SUPPLIES

AUTHORIZED *PERSONNEL* ONLY

*Correct the ONE error in the following:* AUTHORIZED PERSONAL ONLY

BEACH CLOSED *DUE* TO SHARK SIGHTING

*Correct the ONE error in the following:* BEACH CLOSED DO TO SHARK SIGHTING

I want to, but my mom says I'm not *allowed*. :(

*Correct the ONE error in the following:* I want to, but my mom says I'm not aloud. :(

Mom, I'm so *grateful* to have you in my life!

*Correct the ONE error in the following:* Mom, I'm so greatful to have you in my life!

NO BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED *PAST* THIS POINT.

*Correct the ONE error in the following:* NO BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED PASSED THIS POINT.

TOURS OF THE *CAPITOL* BUILDING

*Correct the ONE error in the following:* TOURS OF THE CAPITAL BUILDING

There are so many *to* choose from!

*Correct the ONE error in the following:* There are so many too choose from!

ADVERB

*Is the underlined word an ADJECTIVE or ADVERB? Write your choice in the blank by each sentence.* *1.* ____________ Mr. Smith wanted to go on a cruise, but found out it was too *costly.*

ADVERB

*Is the underlined word an ADJECTIVE or ADVERB? Write your choice in the blank by each sentence.* *2.* ____________ At the conference, I heard an *absolutely* incredible speaker give a talk about the history of technology.

ADVERB

*Is the underlined word an ADJECTIVE or ADVERB? Write your choice in the blank by each sentence.* *3.* ____________ Although Dan and Sarah work together, they drive *separately* in case one of them needs to leave early.

ADJECTIVE

*Is the underlined word an ADJECTIVE or ADVERB? Write your choice in the blank by each sentence.* *4.* _____________ Robert is a somewhat rigid *person* who greatly dislike change of any kind.

ADVERB

*Is the underlined word an ADJECTIVE or ADVERB? Write your choice in the blank by each sentence.* *5.* ____________ Eva walked very *cautiously* after finding broken glass on the floor.

Calpurnia

*Look at the following quotes & identify who is speaking.* *1.* "Don't matter who they are, anybody sets foot in this house's yo' comp'ny, and don't you let me catch you remarkin' on their ways like you was so high and mighty!"

*b.* "The planned lane and ramp closures will likely *hamper* the flow of traffic into the city," the newscaster reported.

*Pick the correct meaning of the word from its' use in context. Circle your choice.* *6.* Which piece of text uses this meaning of *hamper*? *hamper verb* to hold back *a.* "No, I haven't seen your skinny jeans," Mrs. Zimmerman said to her daughter. "Have you looked in the laundry *hamper*?" *b.* "The planned lane and ramp closures will likely *hamper* the flow of traffic into the city," the newscaster reported.

*b.* During the rainy *season*, which starts in November and lasts through January, many parts of the Oregon coast receive more than ten inches of rain each month.

*Pick the correct meaning of the word from its' use in context. Circle your choice.* *7.* Which piece of text uses this meaning of *season*? *season noun* a period of the year characterized by a certain weather pattern *a.* "Being able to properly *season* meat is what separates the amateurs from the professionals," the cooking instructor said. *b.* During the rainy *season*, which starts in November and lasts through January, many parts of the Oregon coast receive more than ten inches of rain each month.

*a.* The real *reason* humans feel compelled to explore outer space may be simple curiosity.

*Pick the correct meaning of the word from its' use in context. Circle your choice.* *8.* Which piece of text uses this meaning of *reason*? *reason noun a purpose or an explanation* *a.* The real *reason* humans feel compelled to explore outer space may be simple curiosity. *b.* In a 2012 study, researchers determined that African Grey parrots can *reason* as well as a typical three-year-old chimp.

*hike verb* to go on a long walk

*Pick the correct meaning of the word from its' use in context. Circle your choice.* *1.* What does *hike* mean in this sentence? If you *hike* to the top of this hill, you can see for miles in every direction. ∗ *hike noun* a sudden sharp increase or rise ∗ *hike verb* to go on a long walk

*concrete adjective* specific and real

*Pick the correct meaning of the word from its' use in context. Circle your choice.* *2.* What does *concrete* mean in this sentence? The empty reservoir is *concrete* evidence that we are experiencing a serious drought. ∗ *concrete adjective* specific and real ∗ *concrete noun* a gray building material made with cement

*peer noun* someone of the same age

*Pick the correct meaning of the word from its' use in context. Circle your choice.* *3.* What does *peer* mean in this sentence? Emma is my *peer*, but she looks much younger than I do. ∗ *peer verb* to look closely or curiously ∗ *peer noun* someone of the same age

*exhaust verb* to make someone tired

*Pick the correct meaning of the word from its' use in context. Circle your choice.* *4.* What does *exhaust* mean in this sentence? Doing too many things at once can *exhaust* you and cause you to make mistakes. ∗ *exhaust verb* to make someone tired ∗ *exhaust noun* the gases produced by a car

*bore noun* someone or something that is not interesting

*Pick the correct meaning of the word from its' use in context. Circle your choice.* *5,* What does *bore* mean in this sentence? I didn't like the book because the main character was a *bore*. ∗ *bore verb* to make a hole ∗ *bore noun* someone or something that is not interesting

Do you know *who's* leading the discussion at the meeting?

*Pick the correct word or word(s) to complete the sentence.* *10.* Do you know _____________ leading the discussion at the meeting? *(*whose* or *who's*)*

The audience was charmed by the performer, who maintained a lively humor throughout his *whole* act.

*Pick the correct word or word(s) to complete the sentence.* *11.* The audience was charmed by the performer, who maintained a lively humor throughout his _______________ act. *(*hole* or *whole*)*

The last time we were *all together* was for our grandparents 50th wedding anniversary 5 years ago.

*Pick the correct word or word(s) to complete the sentence.* *12.* The last time we were ____________ was for our grandparents 50th wedding anniversary 5 years ago. *(*altogether* or *all together*)*

According to the US Constitution, the president cannot *accept* a personal gift from a leader of another country without the approval of Congress.

*Pick the correct word or word(s) to complete the sentence.* *13.* According to the US Constitution, the president cannot ___________ a personal gift from a leader of another country without the approval of Congress. *(*except* or *accept*)*

A bowling alley was built in the White House in 1947 for President Truman's birthday. Though he did not bowl himself, he *allowed* his staff to start a bowling league.

*Pick the correct word or word(s) to complete the sentence.* *14.* A bowling alley was built in the White House in 1947 for President Truman's birthday. Though he did not bowl himself, he __________ his staff to start a bowling league. *(*allowed* or *aloud*)*

If you are done reading my book, could you please *bring* it with you to dinner tonight.

*Pick the correct word or word(s) to complete the sentence.* *15.* If you are done reading my book, could you please __________ it with you to dinner tonight. *(*take* or *bring*)*

After Kate and Becky pitched *their* business plan to the investors, they received enthusiast praise and support.

*Pick the correct word or word(s) to complete the sentence.* *16.* After Kate and Becky pitched ____________ business plan to the investors, they received enthusiast praise and support. *(*their* or *they're* or *there*)*

The gallery was crowded, but it was also *quiet*. The patrons were in awe of pictures taken of the Dust Bowl.

*Pick the correct word or word(s) to complete the sentence.* *17.* The gallery was crowded, but it was also__________. The patrons were in awe of pictures taken of the Dust Bowl. *(*quite* or *quiet*)*

How *much* salt is safe to consume each day, and what *effect* does it have on your body?

*Pick the correct word or word(s) to complete the sentence.* *18.* How ________ salt is safe to consume each day, and what _________ does it have on your body? *(*much...affect* or *much...effect* or *many...affect* or *many....effect*)*

The *dessert* we had last night was so yummy.

*Pick the correct word or word(s) to complete the sentence.* *19.* The ____________ we had last night was so yummy. *(*desert* or *dessert*)*

If you feel nervous before you go on stage, I *advise* you to take a deep *breath* before you go out.

*Pick the correct word or word(s) to complete the sentence.* *20.* If you feel nervous before you go on stage, I ________ you to take a deep ________ before you go out. *(*advise....breath* or *advice....breathe* or *advise.....breathe*)*

Early bathing suits were made with fabric that was *loose* and heavy, unlike the material that is used now.

*Pick the correct word or word(s) to complete the sentence.* *9.* Early bathing suits were made with fabric that was ___________ and heavy, unlike the material that is used now. *(*lose* or *loose*)*

The wind howled as it swept through the trees in the yard-a *winter* storm is on the way.

*Select all the ADJECTIVES in the sentences. Underline each one. There may be one or more than one in each sentence.* *1.* The wind howled as it swept through the trees in the yard-a winter storm is on the way.

As the *revered* actor walked onto stage, the atmosphere in the theater felt *electric*.

*Select all the ADJECTIVES in the sentences. Underline each one. There may be one or more than one in each sentence.* *2.* As the revered actor walked onto stage, the atmosphere in the theater felt electric.

Kenneth gaped in disbelief when he saw the *last-minute* change to the schedule and realized that he had missed the flight.

*Select all the ADJECTIVES in the sentences. Underline each one. There may be one or more than one in each sentence.* *3.* Kenneth gaped in disbelief when he saw the last-minute change to the schedule and realized that he had missed the flight.

Eleanor Roosevelt was *shy* as a child, but as an adult she was famously *outspoken* for *women's* rights.

*Select all the ADJECTIVES in the sentences. Underline each one. There may be one or more than one in each sentence.* *4.* Eleanor Roosevelt was shy as a child, but as an adult she was famously outspoken for women's rights.

Scott and Alice recently purchased a *beautiful*, *lakefront* home on Lake Michigan.

*Select all the ADJECTIVES in the sentences. Underline each one. There may be one or more than one in each sentence.* *5.* Scott and Alice recently purchased a beautiful, lakefront home on Lake Michigan.

Kimberly is *anxiously* awaiting the results of her SAT test.

*Select all the ADVERBS in the sentences. Underline each one. There may be one or more than one in each sentence.* *1.* Kimberly is anxiously awaiting the results of her SAT test.

The foreign exchange students from Russia join us for lunch *quite* *regularly*.

*Select all the ADVERBS in the sentences. Underline each one. There may be one or more than one in each sentence.* *2.* The foreign exchange students from Russia join us for lunch quite regularly.

In the heat of the argument, Emily yelled *angrily* at her mom, but later apologized for her rudeness.

*Select all the ADVERBS in the sentences. Underline each one. There may be one or more than one in each sentence.* *3.* In the heat of the argument, Emily yelled angrily at her mom, but later apologized for her rudeness.

The unobservant man tripped, fell side ways and landed *awkwardly* on his knee.

*Select all the ADVERBS in the sentences. Underline each one. There may be one or more than one in each sentence.* *4.* The unobservant man tripped, fell side ways and landed awkwardly on his knee.

I just discovered a *surprisingly* easy recipe for yummy cheesecake.

*Select all the ADVERBS in the sentences. Underline each one. There may be one or more than one in each sentence.* *5.* I just discovered a surprisingly easy recipe for yummy cheesecake.

The flight attendant said that the *worst* flights he had ever been on were the overbooked flights during the holiday season.

*Use the correct comparative or superlative adjective.* *1. BAD* - The flight attendant said that the ____________ flights he had ever been on were the overbooked flights during the holiday season.

To build a stable snowman, make sure that the bottom is the *fattest* of the three layers.

*Use the correct comparative or superlative adjective.* *10. FAT*- To build a stable snowman, make sure that the bottom is the ____________ of the three layers.

Sharon wanted to go to the new restaurant after hearing that they had the *best* breadsticks in town.

*Use the correct comparative or superlative adjective.* *2. GOOD* - Sharon wanted to go to the new restaurant after hearing that they had the_____________ breadsticks in town.

The author's second novel, a mystery/thriller about an international spy, received even *worse* reviews than her first.

*Use the correct comparative or superlative adjective.* *3. BAD* - The author's second novel, a mystery/thriller about an international spy, received even _____________ reviews than her first.

Once the plane reached a higher altitude, the flight was smoother and Sam was in a *better* mood.

*Use the correct comparative or superlative adjective.* *4. GOOD* - Once the plane reached a higher altitude, the flight was smoother and Sam was in a _____________ mood.

"This is the *worst* talent show I've ever been in," Maria mumbled under her breath as she walked offstage.

*Use the correct comparative or superlative adjective.* *5. BAD* - "This is the _________ talent show I've ever been in," Maria mumbled under her breath as she walked offstage.

After examining dozens of different blankets, we settled on the maroon one, which was the *coziest* one by far.

*Use the correct comparative or superlative adjective.* *6. COZY* - After examining dozens of different blankets, we settled on the maroon one, which was the _________ one by far.

"The *luckiest* fishing trips of my life were at Lake Superior," explained Grandpa. "I once caught a thirty-pound trout while fishing there!"

*Use the correct comparative or superlative adjective.* *7. LUCKY* - "The______________ fishing trips of my life were at Lake Superior," explained Grandpa. "I once caught a thirty-pound trout while fishing there!"

Shawna's skiing coach told her that in order to win the gold medal, she would have to be *braver* on the slopes than she had ever been before.

*Use the correct comparative or superlative adjective.* *8. BRAVE* - Shawna's skiing coach told her that in order to win the gold medal, she would have to be ___________on the slopes than she had ever been before.

Eating a variety of healthy foods is *more sensible* than going on a strict diet.

*Use the correct comparative or superlative adjective.* *9. SENSIBLE* - Eating a variety of healthy foods is _________________than going on a strict diet.