2013 English I Midterm Study Guide

Material Covered on Exam:

  1. Literary Terms
  1. Plot
  2. Exposition
  3. Rising Action
  4. Climax
  5. Falling Action
  6. Resolution
  7. Conflict
  8. Internal
  9. External
  10. Person v Person
  11. Person v Nature
  12. Person v Society
  13. Person v Technology
  14. Person v Supernatural
  15. Setting
  16. Point of View
  17. Narrator
  18. 1st person
  19. 2nd person
  20. 3rd person
  21. Limited
  22. Omniscient
  23. Characterization
  24. Direct/ Indirect
  25. Flat/Round
  26. Static/Dynamic
  27. Protagonist/Antagonist
  28. Theme
  29. Diction
  30. Tone
  31. Connotation
  32. Denotation
  33. Symbolism
  34. Imagery
  35. Mood
  36. Dialogue
  37. Foreshadowing
  38. Suspense
  39. Simile
  40. Metaphor
  41. Dystopia
  42. Irony
  43. Situational irony
  44. Dramatic irony
  45. Verbal irony
  1. Grammar—be able to define, identify and correct errors
  2. Parts of speech (8)
  3. Nouns
  4. Pronouns
  5. Verbs
  6. Adjectives
  7. Adverbs
  8. Conjunctions
  9. Coordinating
  10. Correlative
  11. Subordinating
  12. Prepositions
  13. Interjections
  14. Types of clauses/ sentences
  15. Run-on sentences, comma splices, missing commas after dependent clauses, sentence fragments
  16. Semicolons
  17. Colons
  18. Apostrophes—possession and contractions
  19. Subject-verb agreement
  20. To Kill a Mockingbird
  21. Plot
  22. Themes
  23. Characters
  24. Setting/ Historical Context
  25. MLA Style
  26. In-text citations/ Quotations
  27. Formatting rules (heading, header, spacing, margins, etc.)
  28. Essay Organization

WHAT TO EXPECT?

  • True/False; Correct/Incorrect
  • Multiple Choice
  • Fill in the Blank (word bank)
  • Matching

What to Study:

  • Study Guide
  • Exam Review Handouts
  • Notes/ PowerPoint Materials
  • Quizzes

Approximate Weighting

  • Literary terms/ application 30%
  • Grammar 30%
  • To Kill a Mockingbird 30%
  • MLA formatting/ Essay 10%

MIDTERM EXAM PREPARATION LOG
DATE / TASKS
Tuesday, December 10
Wednesday, December 11
Thursday, December 12
Friday, December 13
Saturday, December 14
Sunday, December 15
Monday, December 16 / 1:00-3:00 4A EXAM
Tuesday, December 17 / 8:00-10:00 1B EXAM
10:30-12:30 3B EXAM
Wednesday, December 18 / 8:00-10:00 1A EXAM
10:30-12:30 3A EXAM
Thursday, December 19 / 8:00-10:00 2B EXAM
10:30-12:30 4B EXAM
Friday, December 20 / 8:00-10:00 2A EXAM
MAKE-UP EXAMS
(IF APPLICABLE)

Midterm Preparation: Grammar Practice

PARTS OF SPEECH

  1. Ben thinks that the raccoon that visits his yard is torturing his cats.

(a) noun(b) pronoun(c)adjective (d) adverb

  1. His insight into the mind of a toddler has proven quite useful.

(a) noun (b) verb (c) adjective (d) adverb

  1. The doctor offered the patient a concise diagnosis.

(a) noun (b) verb (c) adjective (d) adverb

  1. After years of study, Michelle finally became a doctor.

(a) preposition(b) conjunction (c) adjective (d) adverb

  1. With a tornado on the way, Jesse decided he would be safer under a mattress.

(a) pronoun(b) preposition (c) conjunction (d) interjection

  1. Running is a good exercise.

(a) verbal noun (b) verbal adjective (c) conjunction (d) interjection

  1. She is notoriously particular.

(a) pronoun (b) adjective (c) adverb (d) preposition

  1. He is a walking encyclopedia.

(a) noun(b) adjective (c) verb (d) pronoun

  1. Drink from the flowing stream, not from the stagnant pool.

(a) adjective (b) verb (c) noun (d) preposition

  1. The quarterback looked at the coach for guidance.

(a) noun (b) verb (c) conjunction (d) preposition

  1. Oh, I made the same mistake again!

(a) noun (b) verb (c) preposition (d) interjection

  1. The last contestant was a visitor from Germany.

(a) noun (b) verb (c) adjective (d) adverb

  1. They are hiding in the closet.

(a) verb (b) adjective (c) pronoun (d) preposition

  1. The captain provided his officers a plan of attack.

(a) noun(b) pronoun (c) preposition (d) conjunction

  1. Catherine did not go to the party because she had too much homework.

(a) noun (b) adjective (c) conjunction (d) preposition

  1. This will improve considerably their performance.

(a) adjective(b) adverb (c) verb (d) interjection

  1. Our job sounds very interesting.

(a) noun (b) preposition (c) adjective (d) verb

  1. Learning is its own reward.

(a) noun (b) verb (c) pronoun (d) adverb

  1. Both Neil and Susan are at home.

(a) pronoun (b) preposition (c) conjunction (d) interjection

  1. Into the pool dived the dolphins.

(a) interjection (b) conjunction (c) preposition (d) noun

  1. Don’t lose your confidence.

(a) noun(b) verb (c) adjective (d) contraction

  1. Cookies and milk were served, but neither Kurt nor Marian would eat.

(a) pronoun (b) preposition (c) interjection (d) conjunction

CLAUSES AND SENTENCES

  1. What is an independent clause? Subject, verb, and complete thought
  2. What is a dependent clause?Subject and verb but no complete thought—begins with subordinating conjunction
  3. What is a simple sentence?One independent clause only
  4. What is a compound sentence?Two or more independent clauses (no dependent)
  5. What is a complex sentence?One or more dependent and one independent
  6. What is a compound-complex sentence?Two or more independent and at least one dependent

In the following two exercises, label each of the following sentences: S (simple), CD (compound), or CX (complex). In the compound sentences, circle the comma and joining word or semicolon. In the complex sentences, underline the dependent clause.

  1. ______Wesley must raise his grades, or the school will suspend him. CD
  2. _____ Sybil always carries a briefcase when she calls on clients. CX
  3. _____ The sharp oyster shells protruding from the mud were a hazard to barefooted persons. S
  4. _____Dan put too much liquid starter on the charcoal, and the flames leaped dangerously high. CD
  5. _____ The Buccaneers must win tomorrow, or they will lose the championship.CD
  6. _____ Mother sewed new cases for the pillows on the couch. S
  7. _____ When the jam was unlocked, the logs began to move.CX
  8. _____ Theradio announcer played the requested songs.S
  9. _____ Our neighbor invited us to the party, but we were unable to attend. CD
  10. _____ The swimmers practiced for three hours each day, but they still could not improve their speed. CD
  11. _____ Bob replaced the broken window while the kids played. CX

COMMA SPLICES, RUN-ON SENTENCES, SENTENCE FRAGMENTS

Identify the following as comma splices, run on sentences, or sentence fragments, and then correct them.

  1. Every company demands certain things from its employees this one insists that they do a full day's work.RO  employees; this one
  2. Alaska is usually terribly cold, however, it's one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.CS cold; however,
  3. My neighbor talks about me behind my back then, when she sees me on the street, she puts on a big smile and gives me a friendly greeting. RO back; then,
  4. In order to study well students must be able to concentrate, it's hard to pay attention while the television is showing a loud, action program.CS concentrate, and it’s
  5. There were some cars in the parking lot, one of them was mine.CS parking lot; one of
  6. Arranging a surprise party is hard you have to remember that people can unthinkingly give the secret away to the guest of honor.RO hard; you
  7. We hope to attend the banquet, we may be detained by business.CS banquet, but
  8. When I get to class, I shall talk to the teacher you should go with me.RO teacher, and you
  9. I take the train my father drives to work.RO train while my
  10. Doug can’t buy a car, he doesn’t have the money.CS car because he
  11. School is closed tomorrow I start work next week.RO tomorrow; I
  12. Dad found a pencil in his desk drawer, however, it was not his.CS drawer; however
  13. Giggling and walking hand in hand through the store.SFThe girls were giggling and…
  14. The second morning a swarm of hornets attacked the boys and sent them running the boys lost the trail.RO running, and the
  15. Because it was snowing and the roads were thick with ice.SF ice, many people had accidents.

SEMICOLONS, COLONS, AND APOSTROPHES

For the following, insert semicolons and/or colons where appropriate.

  1. The rain began to pour during the game the spectators were soaked. game; the
  2. Mel tripped accidentally he broke the vase.Tripped; he
  3. Ashley said the following cities are a “must see” London, Paris, and Rome.See”: London
  4. Harriet wrote detective novels, and her husband, Peter, was a detective.n/a
  5. Please do the following chores walk the dog, clean up your room, and set the table.Chores: walk
  6. The baby toddled with glee she smeared jelly on the wall.Glee; she
  7. I was late for class, however, the class hadn’t begun the test yet.Class; however,
  8. Tim has experience doing many odd jobs, babysitting, mowing lawns, and running errands.Jobs:
  9. My father plays the flute, and my mother plays the piano.n/a
  10. Annabel placed her golf ball on the green she took her first shot.Green; she
  11. The man said, “Put your pencils down” however, I did not listen.Down”; however
  12. We have to read the following books for classLord of the Flies, Animal Farm, Maniac Magee, and To Kill a Mockingbird. Class:
  13. I did not study for the test consequently, I may not do very well.Test; consequently,
  14. Dear Sir or MadameMadame:
    I am writing regarding your ad in the paper.

Change the phrases below into possessives by using 'sor by adding an apostrophe.

EXAMPLE: the book of the professor the professor's book

  1. the idea of my brother brother’s idea
  2. the horse of the policeman policeman’s horse
  3. the canopy of my friend friend’s canopy
  4. the balloon of Mary Mary’s balloon
  5. the obedience of Susan Susan’s obedience
  6. the feeding of the babies babies’ feeding
  7. the lids of the cans cans’ lids
  8. the sparkle of the lights lights’ sparkle
  9. the home of my nephews nephews’ home
  10. the car of Sue Sue’s car

Write the contractions for the following words.

EXAMPLE: I am I'm

  1. she is she’s
  2. I will I’ll
  3. would not wouldn’t
  4. where is where’s
  5. she has she’s
  6. they would they’d
  7. he has he’s
  8. they have they’ve
  9. should not shouldn’t
  10. there isthere’s

SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT

For the following sentences, underline the subject and circle the correct form of the verb (singular or plural).

  1. Nobody in all of my classes was/were able to predict the outcome of today's game.
  2. Here is/aremy favorite dish—macaroni and cheese.
  3. Two enormous vineyards, both owned by the same woman, was/were at the foot of the mountain.
  4. A small percentage of the crops was/were ruined by the prolonged rain.
  5. Each of the dogs is/are sick.
  6. Some of the steaks is/are cold.
  7. She is one of the teachers who talk/talks too much.
  8. Theseis/area collection of valuable nineteenth-century manuscripts.
  9. The man and his wife contribute/contributeseach year to the scholarship.
  10. Either your friends or your girlfriend, not both, is/areable to come with us.
  11. The herd of sheep contain/contains only one lamb.
  12. That guydon’t/doesn’t know what he is talking about.
  13. A number of people is/are concerned about the cost of fuel during the cold winter months.
  14. The number of people concerned about the cost of fuel is/are rising as the weather gets colder.
  15. Every reporter for all the newspapers research/researches his subject first.
  16. The United Arab Emirates, a small nation on the Arabian peninsula, has/have a small Catholic population.
  17. Neither you nor I want/wantsyou to fail this test.
  18. The Future Business Leaders of America meet/meets once a month.
  19. Swimming is/are one of the best ways to get into shape.
  20. My favorite foodsis/are pasta, pizza, and potatoes.
  21. The snow that is on the lawns is/are yellow…don’t eat it!
  22. Those pantsis/are the ones I bought yesterday.
  23. None of your answers on this test is/are wrong!

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Indicate the major actions and significance of the following characters: SEE NOTES

  1. Atticus Finch
/
  1. Scout Finch

  1. Jem Finch
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  1. Dill Harris

  1. Calpurnia
/
  1. Boo Radley

  1. Miss Maudie
/
  1. Bob Ewell

  1. MayellaEwell
/
  1. Tom Robinson

  1. Aunt Alexandra
/
  1. Uncle Jack

  1. Francis Hancock
/
  1. Mrs. Dubose

  1. Judge Taylor
/
  1. Mr. Heck Tate

  1. Mr. Underwood
/
  1. Dr. Reynolds

  1. Dolphus Raymond
/
  1. Miss Caroline

  1. Reverend Sykes
/
  1. Stephanie Crawford

  1. Helen Robinson
/
  1. Nathan Radley

  1. Burris Ewell
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  1. Walter Cunningham, Jr.

  1. Walter Cunningham, Sr.
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  1. Miss Gates

  1. Cecil Jacobs
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  1. Tim Johnson

Identify who says the following quotations:

  1. “I simply want to tell you that there are some men in this world who were born to do our unpleasant jobs for us. Your father’s one of them.”MISS MAUDIE
  2. “I wanted to you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin, but youbegin anyway and yousee it through no matter what.You rarely win, but sometimes you do.”ATTICUS
  3. “That’s the difference between America and Germany. We are a democracy and Germany is a dictatorship…Over here we don’t believe in persecuting anybody. Persecution comes from people who are prejudiced.”MISS GATES
  4. “Secretly, Miss Finch, I’m not much of a drinker, but you see they could never, never understand that I live like I do because that’s the way I want to live.”MR. DOLPHUS RAYMOND
  5. “To my way of thinkin,’ Mr. Finch, taking the one man who’s done you and this town a great service an’draggin’ him with his shy ways into the limelight—to me, that’s a sin.”HECK TATE
  6. “My paw’s never touched a hair o’ my head in my life. Henevertouched me.”MAYELLA
  7. “There’s some folks who don’t eat like us, but you ain’t called on to contradict‘em at the table when they don’t. That boy’s yo’ comp’ny and if he wants to eat up the table cloth you let him, you hear?”CALPURNIA
  8. "Onetime he said younever reallyknow a manuntil you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. Just standing on the Radley porch was enough."SCOUT
  9. “I know. Your daughter gave me my first lessons this afternoon. She said I didn't understand children much and told me why. She was quite right. Atticus, she told me how I should have treated her—oh dear, I'm so sorry I romped on her.”UNCLE JACK
  10. “But there is one way in this country in which all men are created equal—there is one human institution that makes a pauper the equal of a Rockefeller, the stupid man the equal of an Einstein, and the ignorant man the equal of any college president. That institution, gentlemen, is a court.”ATTICUS
  11. “Grandma said it’s bad enough that he lets you run wild, now he’s turned into a nigger lover we’ll never be able to walk the streets of Maycomb again.”FRANCIS
  12. “She says she never kissed a grown man before an’ she might as well kiss a nigger. She says what her papa do to her don’t count.”TOM ROBINSON