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1st Nine Weeks Benchmark Review: ELA
Your benchmark exam will cover the following topics: Complements, Pronoun Case, Short Stories & Literary Glossary Terms, “Flowers for Algernon”, Nonfiction Literature, and AoW Concepts (MLA citation). You will need to study all NOTES from each unit as well as complete the practice on this sheet. Good luck!
Complements
Label the underlined verb in each sentence as A=action, L=linking, or H=helping.
1.______It is important that you know the customs of the country you are visiting.
2.______Shelley drove to Point Pelee.
3.______Thomas likes paddleboats.
4.______That song sounds familiar.
5.______You must come with us to see the movie.
Label the underlined word in each sentence as DO=direct object or IO=indirect object.
6.______George brought Lisa chips and salsa for an appetizer.
7.______Jake rides his horse three times each week.
8.______This city possesses more forms of entertainment than any other.
9.______A flock of hummingbirds invaded the orchard.
10.______She respectfully declined the nomination for vice president.
11.______NASA gave the space museum a rocket for its new exhibit.
12.______Tanya presented the winner of the contest symphony tickets.
13.______Roger’s family took a ski trip last February.
14.______Dwight found his sneakers under the table.
15.______The explorers invited Tami after her professor’s recommendation.
Label the underlined word in each sentence as PN=predicate nominative or PA=predicate adjective.
16.______A tornado is one of the most destructive natural disasters.
17.______Judy and Emma were happy with their new jobs.
18.______Who is your favorite teacher?
19.______Summer jobs have been profitable for me.
20.______His speeches are always passionate.
21.______The strides made in the civil rights movement are Dr. King’s legacy.
22.______The manger was the woman behind the counter.
23.______A hobby in computers has been helpful to her career.
24.______It was he who held the audience captive with his speaking skills.
25.______All of the ladies are quickly becoming impatient with the waiter.
Label the underlined word in each sentence as DO=direct object, IO=indirect object, PN=predicate nominative or PA=predicate adjective.
26.______Native American peoples taught the English colonists many useful skills for survival.
27.______Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States.
28.______A hurricane of immense power lashed the Florida coast.
29.______They became very anxious during the final minutes of the game.
30.______This winter was colder and drier than normal.
31.______My aunt showed us pictures of her new puppy.
32.______The new homeowners found some rare photographs in the attic.
33.______Although many eggshells are white, others are brown, and still others are bluish green.
34.______Some consumers prefer eggs with brown shells.
35.______Mars is a neighbor to Earth.
Pronoun Case
Be prepared to pick out examples of singular, plural, and both singular/plural indefinite pronouns.
Underline the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
36. Everybody has offered (his or her, their) advice.
37. Either Stu or Ryan can volunteer (his, their) skill in the kitchen.
38. Not one of them has offered (his or her, their) help.
39. One of my aunts gave me (her, their) advice.
40. All of the new council members have presented (his or her, their) ideas.
Circle the correct antecedent for the underlined pronoun.
41. Bill made Jill a BLT sandwiches to eat ather lunch break.
42. Ellen’s speech was so spectacular that it won the grand prize for public speaking.
43. James baked his friends lasagna, and they thanked him immensely for his effort.
44. Each student should create his own study guide for the test.
45. Is Emily coming to the party, and if so will she invite her brother?
Underline the nominative case pronoun in each sentence. On the line identify it as a S=subject or PN=predicate nominative.
46.______Dr. Foote and she gave me hints on how to care for my dog.
47.______The dogs owners are they.
48.______He and I attended the Westminster Kennel Club dog show last month.
49.______We got good seats from them for the exciting affair,
50.______Dan, Sue, and I own mongrel dogs, but she has a purebred dog.
Underline the objective case pronoun in each sentence. On the line identify it as a DO=direct object, IO=indirect object, or OP=object of preposition.
51.______Mr. Colt and she told us about physical and mental health.
52.______They provided a good fitness program for him.
53.______We gave her a number of stress reducing exercises.
54.______He and I explained to her the difference between passive and active exercise.
55.______Exercise helps me maintain a strong self-image.
Underline the appropriate pronoun to complete each sentence.
56.(Who, Whom) knows the history of our country?
57.(Who, Whom) would enjoy visiting Washington, D.C.?
58. It is (your, you’re) responsibility to study for the test.
59.(Its, It’s) about time we called a travel agent.
Short Stories: “The Landlady,” “Cinderella,” “The Treasure of Lemon Brown,” and “The Tell Tale Heart”
Define or list examplesthe following terms:
60. plot
61. 5 elements of plot
62. foreshadowing
63. conflict
64. imagery
65. symbolism
66. point of view: first person, third person, third person limited
67. characterization: direct and indirect
68. idiom
“Flowers for Algernon”
Give specific examples to the following literary elements:
69. situational irony in the story
70. foreshadowing in the story
Nonfiction Literature
Define or give examples of the following:
71. hard news vs. feature news
72. fact v. opinion
73. objective v. subjective
74. types
a. article
b. essay
c. speech
d. reference
e. periodical
f. memoir
75. List examples of imagery in “Mrs. Flowers: from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.”