1. Which word below is closest in meaning to recompense?

a) leisure
b. payment
c. praise
d. rethink
2.

is a synonym for BENEVOLENCE.

a) alertness
b) offensive
a) buffer
b) kindness
3.
a)
b)
c)
d)

Which is NOT a synonym for ABOMINABLE?

angry
loathsome
abhorrent
horrible

4.
a)
b)
c)
d)

Which is a synonym for HASTEN?

warn
nag
attach
hurry

5.
a)
b)
c)
d)

INCENSED can be replaced with the synonym:

kindness
enrage
character
sear

6.
a)
b)
c)
d)

A synonym for LAMENTABLE

anguished
angered
yearned
despised

7. Which word is a synonym for PLAUDITS?

a) negativity

b) honor
c) praise
d) hope
8. Which word is a synonym of CENSURE?
a) chastise
b) reprieve
c) coddle
d) jubilation
8. Which is a synonym for CAPITULATE?
a) win
b) succeed
c) surrender
d) defeat
Choose the word with the most SIMILAR meaning.
9. Traversed:
a) reclined
b) went over
c) ingested
d) assisted
e) crossed
f) pretended
Choose the word with the most SIMILAR meaning.
10. Advantageous:
a) injured
b) disadvantage
c) sincere
d) favorable
e) obstacle
f) unique
Choose the word with the most SIMILAR meaning.
11. Entreated:
a) refused
b) inquired
c) asked

d) begged

12. Which is a synonym for TRIVIAL?

a) Insignificant
b) Meaningless
c) Not important
d) All of the above
13. A synonym for VACILLATE would be wavering or undecided.
a) True
b) False
14. Which word used in the Declaration of Independence is most closely related to
the word TYRANNY?
a) Abuse
b) Despotism
c) Grivance
d) Usurpation

15. A synonym of the word WISTFULLY as used in the first paragraph would be...
a) Excitedly
b) Fearfully
c) Adoringly
d) Longingly
16. Which of the following is the best definition of symbolism?
a.
Words that change meanings based on the context in which they are used
b.
Objects, persons, sounds or events that have conventional meanings and
specific connotations
c.
When a visual item, sound, person or event represents an abstract idea
different from the literal meaning
d. A literary device in which the sound of the poem is used to add another layer
of meaning to the poem

17.Which of the following statements explains the best way to construct a

compound sentence?
a) Connect an independent clause and a dependent clause with a comma.
b) Connect two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction.
c) Add a FANBOY to independent clauses.
d) Connect two independent clauses and a subordinate clause with FANBOYs.
18.Which sentence is a compound sentence?
a) The flowers and grass sprang up all over.
b) The seeds were planted, and flowers grew.
c) Trees and grass springing up on the earth.
d) The seeds fell to the earth and soon sprouted.
19.What type of noun is the subject of the following sentence?
COMPASSION is the reason that she is very amicable.
a) Abstract Noun
b) Proper Noun
c) Compound Noun
d) Collective Noun
20. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
a) Cousin did you listen to the sermon?
b) Did someone ask, Edwin Taylor, to read his poem Huswifery
c) Thank you, dear wife, for such a lovely thought.
d) Please read the poem again brother.
21.What kind of increase does the word manifold describe?
a) a modest increase
b) a gradual increase
c) a tiny increase
d) a large increase
22.Caesar says, Cowards die many times before their deaths: / The valiant never
taste of death but once (Act II, Scene ii, ll. 3233). What is the best interpretation
of these lines?
a) Death is inevitable, but fear is a choice.
b) A coward is more likely to be killed.

c) No one can kill a valiant person.

d) Cowards should be put to death.
23. Which of the following is another way to describe LEGITIMATE power?
a) It is lawful and reasonable.
b) It is unlawful and unreasonable.
c) It is kind and understanding.
d) It is cruel and unusual.
24. Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding symbols?
a) Symbols can be based on cultural items like a countrys flag or religion like
a cross for Christianity
b) Symbols never vary from one culture to another.
c) Some symbols can seem to be universal across cultures like light
symbolizing knowledge.
d) Symbols shift their meaning depending on the context.
25.Which of the following is the best definition of symbolism?
a) Words that change meanings based on the context in which they are used
b) Objects, persons, sounds or events that have conventional meanings and
specific connotations
c) When a visual item, sound, person or event represents an abstract idea
different from the literal meaning
d) A literary device in which the sound of the poem is used to add another layer
of meaning to the poem
26.What does symbolism function as?
a) A stylistic device that evokes emotion, thought and discussion
b) A literary device that evokes emotion, thought and discussion
c) A figurative language device that evokes emotion, thought and discussion
d) A connotative device that evokes emotion, thought and discussion
27. Hearing, technically known as
the outer ear.
a) audition
b) audacity
c) audio-visual
d) autocracy

, begins when a sound wave reaches

28. Based on the meaning of its prefix and suffix, what is the definition of
NONPROFITABLE?
a) Not profiting
b) Not capable of making profit
c) Capable of making a profit
d) Profiting
29.Choose the word that fits the definition below.
Without enthusiasm or thoroughness; routine; "going through the motions"
a) pernicious
b) pecuniary
c) partisan
d) perfunctory
30.The committee held an
a) impromptu
b) incredulity
c) convalescent
d) susceptible

teacher evaluation.

31.What is an antonym of ARROGANT?

a) Friendly
b) Modest
c) Superiority
d) Escape
32.20 years or in a group of 20 items
a) couple
b) hexagon
c) score
d) octogon
33.A claim made in debate
a) contention
b) abomination
c) manifestation

d) vindictive
34.If you call someone a BLUNDERBUSS you mean that person is
a) crazy.
b) cautious.
c) clumsy.
d) creative.
35. Choose the word that best fills in the blank.
The Halloween production tried to create the
castle.
a) allusion
b) illusion
36. I'm afraid
a)its
b) it's

of a spooky, abandoned

going to be a very long season for the Mighty Ducks.

37. Choose the word that best fills in the blank.

a.
b.
c.

are no excuses this time, Buddy!

There
Their
They're

38. Read each of the sentences. Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
a.
The rose, which was deep crimson and in full bloom; was so perfect that it
looked artificial.
b.
Creeping along the riverbank, the tractor dug up the soft mud; and even
lifted the enormous boulders.
c.
"Our ability to understand truth is limited: our obligation and power to seek
it is limitless," said my grandfather.
d.
Being dedicated and strong, Art practiced for the track meet three
hours each day; consequently, it was no surprise when he placed in every
event.

39. Choose the correctly punctuated word to fit in the blank.

I can't imagine where
going after the movie.
a) theyre
b) th'eyre
c) they're
40. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a) It's Amy's car, so let her decide where we're going.
b) Its Amy's car, so let her decide where were going.
c) It's Amys car, so let her decide where we're going.
41.Choose the word that best fills in the blank.
Unaware that he was lost, Simon walked
a) farther
b) further

into the woods.

42 "I can resist anything but temptation." - Oscar Wilde

This quote is a great example of a statement that is
a) benign
b) somber
c) paradoxical
d) resilient

43. Choose the word that best fills in the blank.

The major causes of death among
drug users are overdose, disease, and
suicide.
a) illicit
b) elicit
44. Choose the correctly punctuated word to fit in the blank.
going to give their speech next?
a) Whose
b) Who's
Choose the word that best fills in the blank.
45. From the experience of the past we

instructive lessons for the future.

a) agitate
b) derive
c) diffuse
d) swoon
e)
46.Choose the correctly punctuated word to fit in the blank.
I knew what model car it was, but I wasn't sure about
a) its
b) it's

color.

Choose the word that best fills in the blank.

47. Novelist Naguib Mahfouz was considered the
Arab world.
a) eminent
b) imminent

literary voice of the

48. Which is an example of a RESILIENT material?

a) satin
b) rubber
c) iron
d) chalk
49. Read each of the following sentences. Choose the sentence that does not
contain any errors.
a) Waiting for the weather to clear up; they played chess indoors for hours.
b) We planted the following vegetables in our garden: carrots, corn,
pumpkins, and zucchini.
c) Having purchases noodles, sprouts, and fish sauce at the grocery store; Lin
was ready to prepare dinner.
d) Under the light of moon we sat and watched a movie at the drivein theater.
50. Someone who is SUSCEPTIBLE to flattery
a) ignores it.
b) questions it.
c) is influenced by it.
d) is unaware of it.

51. Luminous
a) clumsy
b) expensive
c) glowing
d) meaningful
52. Tenuous
a) cowardly
b) tilted
c) shaky
d) determined
53. We need to explore this problem
a) farther
b) further

54. To EVOKE an answer is to:

a) dislike it
b) call it forth
c) require it
d) not allow it
55. Someone who finds fault in nearly every situation
a) prone
b) ascetic
c) enigma
d) cynic
If someone invited you to go to Europe for a vacation, you might decide to pack
some clothes, a few pair of shoes, your toothbrush, and a comb. If you plan to stop
by the town of Ivrea in northern Italy in February, however, you might want to
bring some extra soap and shampoo. Every year, thousands of people come to this
small town to witness one of the oddest and messiest battles in the world. It is
known as "Battaglia delle Arancee". That means the Battle of the Oranges.
The Battle of the Oranges is a three-day long festival. People travel from all over

the world to watch it. No one seems to agree on exactly how this food fight got
started. Some believe it is based on a battle between the locals and the nobility in
12th century Italy. Others think it was inspired by an argument between the
commoners and the ruling lords in the 19th century. Regardless of how it began,
the tradition is being carried on today in very sticky ways.
To prepare for the battle, 57,000 crates of rotten oranges are ordered from Sicily.
These oranges were scheduled to be thrown away. Now they have a new purpose.
People divide up into teams. Each team wears their own type of wild and colorful
uniform. Those wandering around with red hats on are there just to watch, so no
one throws fruit at them.
During the battle, one team rides in a horse-drawn carriage. It is filled with
oranges. The other team is on the ground. When the signal is given, the teams
begin tossing the stinky, sticky fruit at each other. When the throwing is done,
judges decide who had the best aim, who wore the most unusual uniforms, and
who managed to avoid running into the horses.
Once the battle is over, the city celebrates with a big parade. Then, visitors go
home and the real work begins. More than 100 people come into the city. They are
there to clean up the incredible mess left behind. Soon, all traces of the battle are
over-until February returns again next year.
56.What would make the best title for this passage?
a) An Ancient Argument
b) A Trip to Europe
c) A Mess to Clean up
d) An Italian Sticky Battle
57. Which detail would fit best with the main idea of paragraph three?
a) Where Sicily is located on the
b) How the team members are chosen
c) Why oranges are used instead of other fruit
d) What the visitors, red hats look like
58.What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
a) An unusual battle that takes place in Italy
b) What to pack when going on a long trip
c) The legend behind the fruity festival

d) Where all the rotten oranges come from

59. ENIGMA:
a) puzzle
b) poison
c) insult
d) collection
60. CONVICTION:
a) a good quality
b) a worshiped object
c) a worry
d) a strong belief