English end of year

Question 1

What is a noun?

Answer 1

A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.

Question 2

True or False: An adjective describes a noun.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The __________ of a story is its main message or lesson.

Answer 3

theme

Question 4

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

Answer 4

A thesis statement presents the main argument or point of an essay.

Question 5

Identify the verb in the following sentence: ‘She runs quickly.’

Answer 5

runs

Question 6

What is a simile?

Answer 6

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using ‘like’ or ‘as’.

Question 7

Which of the following is a synonym for ‘happy’? a) Sad b) Joyful c) Angry

Answer 7

b) Joyful

Question 8

What is a metaphor?

Answer 8

A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares one thing to another without using ‘like’ or ‘as’.

Question 9

What does the term ‘setting’ refer to in a story?

Answer 9

The setting refers to the time and place where the story occurs.

Question 10

True or False: A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What is the main purpose of persuasive writing?

Answer 11

To convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint or take action.

Question 12

In poetry, what is a stanza?

Answer 12

A stanza is a grouped set of lines within a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the person telling the story.

Answer 13

narrator

Question 14

What is an example of an alliteration?

Answer 14

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

Question 15

What does ‘tone’ refer to in literature?

Answer 15

Tone refers to the author’s attitude toward the subject or audience.

Question 16

Choose the correct word: ‘Their/There/They’re going to the park.’

Answer 16

They’re

Question 17

What is an idiom?

Answer 17

An idiom is a phrase that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

Question 18

True or False: An autobiography is a story written about someone else’s life.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

What is the climax of a story?

Answer 19

The climax is the most intense or exciting part of the story, often the turning point.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a comparison between two unlike things that suggests they are alike in some way.

Answer 20

analogy

Question 21

What is an antagonist?

Answer 21

An antagonist is a character or force that opposes the main character, or protagonist.

Question 22

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

Answer 22

Question mark (?).

Question 23

What does ‘characterization’ mean?

Answer 23

Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

Question 24

True or False: A thesis statement should be vague and open to interpretation.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

Answer 25

A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the sequence of events in a story.

Answer 26

plot

Question 27

What is a primary source?

Answer 27

A primary source is an original document or firsthand account of an event.

Question 28

What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?

Answer 28

To introduce the topic and present the thesis statement.

Question 29

True or False: A summary includes all details of the text.

Answer 29

False

Question 30

What is foreshadowing?

Answer 30

Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

Question 31

What type of writing uses storytelling elements to convey a message?

Answer 31

Narrative writing.

Question 32

Choose the correct word: 'I could of/have gone to the store.'

Answer 32

have

Question 33

What is a hyperbole?

Answer 33

A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

Question 34

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the resolution or conclusion of the story.

Answer 34

denouement

Question 35

What is a persuasive essay?

Answer 35

A persuasive essay is a piece of writing that argues for a specific point of view.

Question 36

True or False: A poem must always rhyme.

Answer 36

False

Question 37

What is the role of a theme in literature?

Answer 37

The theme conveys the underlying message or central idea of the work.

Question 38

What is an example of a secondary source?

Answer 38

A textbook that analyzes historical events.

Question 39

What does 'context' refer to in literature?

Answer 39

Context refers to the circumstances or background information surrounding a text.

Question 40

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence? a) I like pizza. b) I like pizza, and I like pasta. c) I like pizza but not pasta.

Answer 40

b) I like pizza, and I like pasta.

Question 41

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the main character in a story.

Answer 41

protagonist

Question 42

What is the purpose of using imagery in writing?

Answer 42

To create vivid and descriptive pictures in the reader's mind.

Question 43

True or False: The conclusion of an essay should introduce new ideas.

Answer 43

False

Question 44

What is a thesis statement?

Answer 44

A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

Question 45

What is an example of personification?

Answer 45

The wind whispered through the trees.