English III Cumulative Exam Review (All Levels)
American Literature and Composition Cumulative Exam Review
Semester I
Literary Terms
allegory
alliteration
allusion
analogy
aphoristic style
assonance
conceit
foreshadowing
imagery
internal rhyme
irony
metaphor
motif
onomatopoeia
parable
parallelism
personification
refrain
rhyme
rhythm
setting
simile
stock character
symbol
tone
Essential Vocabulary
abhors
abominable
apprehension
avert
beguiling
bereft
cadaverousness
celibacy
chafed
chide
consecrated
decrepit
despotic
dilapidation
divers
effervescent
expediency
extenuate
hallow
impregnable
incensed
inconceivable
insidious
irrepressible
loathsome
mitigate
mollified
obeisance
obstinate
omnipotent
ostentatious
pallid
pensive
penury
pestilence
physiology
poignant
precarious
precipitous
propitious
prostrated
prudence
regenerate
repine
robust
sepulcher
servile
shroud
skulking
smite
subjugation
succor
sundry
superfluous
surmised
termagant
transient
tremulous
venerable
vexation
victual
Grammar
Subject and Verb
Completers
Verb Forms
Pronoun Forms
Subject/Verb- use the process. Make sure to underline the complete subject once and the complete verb twice.
1. Picasso, the son of an art teacher, was born in Spain in 1881.
2. At the age of twenty, he traveled to Paris for the first time.
3. Picasso’s early paintings show the influence of other painters and his mastery of traditional techniques.
4. Despite more popular forms, Picasso followed his own path and questioned standard art forms.
5. Picasso and Georges Braque rejected the formal use of shapes and tried to show three dimensions in their paintings.
6. Together, the two painters developed Analytical Cubism.
7. Throughout their experiments with form, both common and unusual colors appeared in their artwork.
8. Picasso often placed various objects in his paintings.
9. His collages sometimes included newspapers, string or wire.
10. In 1917, Picasso’s interest in Classicism led to more analytical works.
11. His series of paintings and drawings with unusual figures of dancers emerged from his studio in 1923 and developed over the next ten years.
12. In the 1930s, bull-fighting subjects appeared in Picasso’s paintings.
13. His most important work during that time is the large mural Guernica.
14. Painted in 1937, Guernica is nearly twenty-six feet long and expresses Picasso’s personal response to the Spanish Civil War.
15. Frightening images remained part of Picasso’s work throughout World War I.
Direct and Indirect Objects- use the process. Circle the direct and indirect objects. Write above each the appropriate abbreviation.
1. The department gave Constance a surprise retirement party.
2. Lorenzo collected aluminum cans and plastic bottles for recycling.
3. Mrs. Duffy fed her roses the new plant food.
4. The engineer showed David and Mateo the design for the water system.
5. What a dramatic role the actor played!
6. The judge gave her a lenient sentence.
7. Sam demonstrated the new machinery to the production staff.
8. Melvin showed Ruben and Sally his notes on the political debate.
9. Brandon served the guests fresh sea bass and a salad.
10. Ramon and Maya built a front porch for their mother’s house.
11. The architect shoed the principal the plans for the school’s new gym.
12. Emily’s brilliant news articles won the magazine many awards.
13. Aunt Sarah brought my sister and me a gift from her trip.
14. The stranger gave us directions to the nearest museum.
15. Mr. Chan showed the students a slide show about early computers.
Objective Complements- use the process. Circle the object complement and identify it using the appropriate abbreviation.
1. The judge found the jury’s decision surprising.
2. The students elected Veronica treasurer.
3. They named the new restaurant Pasta Pasta.
4. Ben painted the kitchen walls blue.
5. Nina made the shower invitations pink and silver.
6. Herb swept the sidewalk clean.
7. The neighborhood appointed Kim chairperson of the block party.
8. Many student volunteers made the dance a success.
9. Lena named her two dogs Holly and Chester.
10. The salesperson called the hand cream miraculous.
Review Exercises- Subject Complements (Predicate Nominative and Predicate Adjective)- use the process. Circle the appropriate subject complements and use the appropriate abbreviation above each word.
1. Usually, autumn nights are quiet and calm.
2. From my bedroom window, the trees look bent and craggy.
3. In my backyard, the tree with the thick, black trunk is oak.
4. Of all the trees in our yard, the oak is the oldest one.
5. Now all of the trees are bare.
6. What a wonderful season autumn is!
7. The days grow shorter.
8. Cool temperatures and brisk winds feel refreshing.
9. An autumn moon can be golden and bright.
10. Of the four seasons, autumn appears the most colorful to me.
11. Neighbors are busy with preparations for the cold weather.
12. Mulching trees and bushes is a necessary chore before the arrival of winter.
13. The bush with the bronze, drooping blossom heads is a hydrangea.
14. The hydrangea flowers remain bronze all through the winter.
15. Those striking flowers with the yellow petals and black centers are black-eyed Susans.
Review- Complements- use the process. Circle the appropriate complements and write the abbreviation above the circle. The complements can be PN, PA, DO, IO, or OC.
1. Famous for their inventive humor, the Marx Brothers made film versions of their stage comedies in the late 1920s.
2. Duck Soup, Animal Crackers, and A Night at the Opera are their best-known pictures.
3. Groucho Marx was a master of the wisecrack.
4. In his unpredictable style, Groucho cracked jokes on many subject matters.
5. In contrast the Groucho’s busy actions, Harpo Marx calmly played music on the harp.
6. A third brother, Chico Marx, played the piano and even smashed it on one occasion.
7. All five of the original Marx Brothers were successful, but Gummo Marx left the act.
8. During World War II, Chico was a bandleader, and Zeppo was a theatrical agent.
9. Groucho Marx brought his fans much entertainment as the television quizmaster on You Bet Your Life.
10. Many years have passed since Julius Henry Marx named his memorable character Groucho.
Pronouns- Nominative Case- circle the pronouns in the nominative case and write the use of the pronoun above it.
1. She and I are painting signs.
2. Have they finished their float for the New Year’s parade?
3. Will you see if it is they at the door?
4. Her grandfather and she both play the violin.
5. It was he who recommended that we stop in the Rockies on our way to California.
6. Of course, you and he are invited to the party.
7. If you climb the ladder, she and I will hold it.
8. Like Chim, he was born in Vietnam.
9. Even though I’d lost the map, they and I found our way back through Veracruz to our hotel.
10. Is it she who is going to tell stories about Kwanzaa for the holiday program?
Pronouns- Objective Case- circle all objective pronouns and write the use of the pronoun above it.
1. When it began to rain, Max lent them and us umbrellas for the walk home.
2. Matsuo can sit with her if she needs to translate.
3. The owl surprised Harry and him as it swooped down from the tree.
4. According to the program, they will present the award to her after the band has played.
5. Lani brought pineapples to them when she came back from Hawaii.
6. Ms. Goldstein has encouraged him and me to see that play.
7. Regina said the fireworks frightened the cat and her.
8. After Anwar and me, you are scheduled to perform.
9. After George had packed the dishes, he carefully arranged them on the exhibit table.
10. The police praised Tamara and him for their quick thinking.
11. Will you lend us your dishes for the tea ceremony?
12. He told us the story of Sojourner Truth.
13. “Have you given the package to him?” Tome asked.
14. As they climbed the steps of the old house, Tim fell behind Lily and her.
15. In his cooking lesson today, Ken shoed us how to fix bean curd.
16. Has anyone else signed up for the backpacking trip with you and me?
17. That letter should be addressed to her as well.
18. Because Ramona worked so hard getting ready for the festival, Mrs. Gutierrez have her extra tickets.
19. I gave them the guidebooks for the pyramids.
20. Will you tell Franklin that he can ride to the museum with me?
Possessive Pronouns- pick the appropriate pronoun
1. After the applause stopped, she began (her, hers) reading.
2. (Kwan, Kwan’s) cooking always with praise.
3. “His order and (your, yours) are ready,” the clerk said.
4. (His, Him) fast driving on the mountain roads made us a little nervous.
5. When it was time for the reports, Ming was the first to read us (her, hers).
Pronouns- circle each pronoun. Write the type and use of each pronoun above the circle.
1. Have you finished your report on Guatemala?
2. We planted a community garden this year.
3. These seats are theirs.
4. When I saw him yesterday, Jasper said he would be gone for a week.
5. They pointed the telescope at Mars.
6. “Is this his project?” the judges asked.
7. Grandma Moses began painting when she was in her seventies.
8. In Japan, farmers plant trees in their rice fields for good luck.
9. The guard told us where to find the room with the Egyptian statues.
10. Because Wallace is such a good speaker, we have elected him our representative.
11. Our ideas for what to do with the vacant lot are on the list of possibilities.
12. My recipe for gazpacho is delicious.
13. When Asa plays his guitar, he always draws a crowd.
14. The Seminole people have traditionally celebrated their new corn crop with the Green Corn Dance.
15. According to this report, they have changed their minds again.
16. Can you give us directions?
17. He and I are going to make guacamole for the booth at the fair.
18. Before the sun had risen, Sanchez had wakened the rest of us with the wonderful smells of the breakfast he was cooking.
19. It was I who dropped the keys in the snow.
20. When a famile from Chile moved next door, my mother and I decided to call them.
Proofreading Pronouns- mark out each pronoun that is used incorrectly and write the proper pronoun above each word.
1. Whom made this painting of the sunset?
2. Leo and myself hope to go to Alaska.
3. Carla went on more rides than him at the carnival.
4. Before the game started, the captains, him and I, shook hands.
5. The winner of the writing contest is she.
6. White Feather told Hy and I stories about his ancestors.
7. Her and Lizzie are going to light the menorah.
8. When we got to the top, we saw that Luna and him were there.
9. Tina, who I saw yesterday, said the rehearsal is at noon.
10. I wish I practiced as much as him.
Verb Tenses- identify the verbs in each sentence and identify the tense of each verb.
1. The two tourists rode the elevator to the seventieth floor and saw the city sparkling below.
2. Sit down on that sofa, and I will bring you some of my mother’s curried eggs.
3. Ms. Chiago laid the unfinished frame on top of the canvas.
4. By the time we arrive, I will have finished reading your letter.
5. Chim had been working on that coconut-shell carving since Monday.
6. Jobelle is pumping gas at the crossroads, but last summer she worked at the station near Route 60.
7. If Jacy receives a scholarship, he will be going to college.
8. Around here, the flag is raised at sunup each day.
9. The receptionist suggests that everyone keeps a schedule on the computer.
10. I wish it were a nice summer day instead of a rainy fall one.
11. We will rise in the morning and begin doing our chores.
12. Since last Monday, we have not lost a single game.
13. It looks as though your shirt has shrunk in the dryer.
14. Lian studied every night before last week’s test, and it showed.
15. Joe is very polite and spends weekends helping the elderly.
Lather And Nothing Else
translated from Hernando Tellez's story in Spanish, "Espuma y Nada Más"
He did not say hello when he came in. I was polishing my best razor over a piece of leather. And when I recognized him I started to shake. But he didn't notice. To hide it, I continued polishing the blade. I tested it with the tip of my thumb and turned to look at him against the light. At that moment he was taking off his belt with his bullet-holder where his holster was hanging. He hung it on one of the clothes pegs and on top of that, placed his vest. He turned all the way around to address me, and, undoing the knot of his tie, told me: "It’s hot as hell. Give me a shave." And he sat down in the chair. I figured he had about four days worth of growth. Four days on his most recent excursion in search of our men. His face appeared burnt, weather-beaten by the sun. I started to meticulously prepare the soap. I cut a few slices from the bar, dropping them into the container, I mixed it with a bit of warm water, and I began to mix it with the brush. The foam soon started to rise.
"The guys in the troop must have as much of a beard as I do." I continued blending the lather. "But we came out well, you know? We caught the top dogs. Some came to us dead and others of them are still alive. But soon, they’ll all be dead."
"How many did you get?" I asked.
"Fourteen. We had to go in deep to run into them. But now it's paying off. Not one of them, not a single one, will be spared." He leaned back in his chair upon seeing me with the brush in hand, overflowing with lather. I hadn't put on the sheet. I was definitely flustered. I took out a sheet from the cabinet and tied it around my customer’s neck. He didn't stop talking. He assumed that I was one of his party members. "The town must have learned a lesson from what happened the other day," he said.