Gr____ Name: __________________ Date: _________________

Fall Midterm Exam

Subject: Pre-AP English
Grade: 10
Teacher: Mr. Mario Slaughter
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Put your name on your exam.
2. Read all the questions carefully before you start your exam.
3. Answer all questions in the space provided beside the question.
4. Write in pencil, blue, or black ink only.
5. Answer the questions in whichever order you prefer.
6. Check your work and make sure you answer all questions.
Section Category Question Type Value

I Vocabulary Multiple Choice 23 pts

Match
II Grammar 26 pts
Fill-in

Fill-In
III Sentence Types 44 pts

Total 93
 I. VOCABULARY

A. Directions: Write the correct word from the box to complete each sentence. (9 pts)
Attach Defend Research Respond
Artificial Capable Instruct Intend
Reliable

1). For his new project Angelo did a lot of ________________ on the Internet.

2). During the seminar, Professor Mendes discussed her ________________ about ending
allergies caused by cats.

3). Bryan forgot to ________________ his assignment to the email he sent his professor. He
noticed and wrote another email, but this time, he included the assignment.

4). Did Professor Smith ________________ to your question?

5). They say, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” This must mean that apples
________________ you against common illnesses.

6). My GPS is not very ________________. I put in the address for your house, and it took me to
the other side of town!

7). Do you _________________ to visit the computer history museum when you’re in town?
The newer models of smartphones are ________________ of running many more applications
than the old ones.

8). Computer programmers write codes that ________________ computers to do a variety of

things: speak a language, clean a floor, and even learn from mistakes.

9). After Glenn lost his legs in an accident, the doctors gave him ________________ legs.
 B. Directions: Read the text. Notice the bold words. Then choose the correct answer for
each bold word. (14 pts)

For your next presentation, you will need to select two folk songs about the same topic.
Compare and contrast the two folk songs and explain how they are similar and different. Be
sure to discuss these three aspects: the songs’ lyrics, the rhythm of the music, and the
songwriters’ viewpoint toward the topic. At the end of your presentation, summarize your main
ideas for the audience.

1. The word select means ____.

a. to give the meaning
b. to discover
c. to choose
d. to not accept

2. The word compare means to show ____.

a. how things are similar and different
b. differences between two things
c. the most important points
d. the meaning of something

3. The word contrast means to tell ____.

a. how things are similar
b. how things are different
c. the most important points
d. the meaning of something

4. The word aspect means ____.

a. topic
b. reason
c. part of a topic
d. purpose

5. The word lyrics is closest in meaning to ____.

a. sounds
b. words
c. instruments
d. history

6. The word rhythm is closest in meaning to ____.

a. sounds
b. words
c. instruments
d. history

7. The word summarize means to ____.

a. tell the most important points
b. compare and contrast
c. tell the meaning
d. give details

Urgent Message to All Springfield Residents:

Since we have been experiencing extremely dry weather, water is scarce. Please reduce your
use of water as much as possible. Here are three easy ways to practice water conservation:
1. Check all water pipes for leaks.
2. Turn off the water when you brush your teeth.
3. Take shorter showers.
Thank you for your help during this water crisis.

Paulina Elias,
Mayor of Springfield

8.The word urgent means ____.

a. very important
b. not very important
c. general
d. private

9. The word experiencing in this text is closest in meaning to ____.

a. trying something new for the first time
b. being knowledgeable about something
c. being in a situation or having a problem
d. noticing that something is not correct

10. The word extremely means ____.

a. clearly
b. very
c. not very
d. a little

11. The word scarce is closest in meaning to ____.

a. cheap
b. expensive
c. available everywhere
d. difficult to find
12. The word reduce in this text means to ____.
a. use less
b. use more
c. stop
d. continue

13. The word conservation is closest in meaning to ____.

a. using something carefully
b. using something as much as possible
c. not using something at all
d. causing people to use something

14. The word crisis is closest in meaning to ____.

a. a dangerous situation
b. a safe situation
c. a common situation
d. an unusual situation

II. GRAMMAR
A. Directions: Are the sentences in active or passive voice? Choose the correct answer.
(8pts)

Energy use was reduced significantly.

a. Active Voice
b. Passive Voice

The Mississippi River flows through 10 states.

a. Active Voice
b. Passive Voice

Some students have difficulty managing their time.

a. Active Voice
b. Passive Voice

A grade of B or higher is required for graduation.

a. Active Voice
b. Passive Voice
 B. The Past Continuous

Directions: Complete each sentence with the past continuous form of the verb in
(parentheses).
(10 pts)

What ________________ you ________________ (watch) on TV last night?

My brother ________________________ (study) for a test last night.

A year ago, I ________________________ (live) with my parents.

My parents ________________________ (work) all day yesterday

C. Action and Nonaction Verbs

Directions: Complete each short conversation with the present continuous or simple
present form of the verb in (parentheses) (8pts)

Rex: Do you know what you will do after you graduate?

Elaine: I’m not sure, but I ________________ (think) about working in a computer company.

Jane: What do you think of the new office computers?

Curtis: They’re great! I ________________ (love) them.

Alfred: Vicki? Is that you? We were in the same math class in high school!
Vicki: Alfred! It’s great to see you! I ________________ (remember) that class well.

Dan: So how is your computer science class?

Laura: Pretty good. We________________ (learn) the basics of how to program computers.
III. Sentence Types

A. Directions: Please identify the conjunction form known as “Fanboys.” (14 pts)

F____________
A____________
N____________
B____________
O____________
Y____________
S____________

B. Directions: Read each sentence and underline the dependent clause. (10 pts)
1. In the morning, I went for a jog.

2. For the last time, I will take the field.

3. After the game, we went out for pizza.

4. Although I left, I did not remember my roots.

5. Since he was not there, I was quite upset.

6. Wherever we are, it is the right place to be.

7. Even though I am tired, I will give my best effort. 8. Although we won, I was not satisfied
with my performance.

9. While I was waiting, I saw a meteor overhead.

10. After the play, we went to eat ice cream. 12. Unless he shows, I will have to do all the work.
C. Directions: Combine the following sentences with a proper coordinating conjunction
(12 pts)

1) She went to work. She did not want to go.

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2) The scientists trained him well. They helped him find a job when his training was through.
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3) Polar bears are fierce, territorial animals. Grizzly bears are the same.

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4) Mark told me not to come with him. He looked longingly at me as I left.

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5) I will not give in to you. I will not let you push me around.
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6) He loves to drive during the day. They will let him drive before 9 pm.
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7) My cat was hungry. It had not eaten since breakfast.

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8) They couldn’t think of anything better to do. They decided to babysit for the family.
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9) A book can be a lot of fun to read. A book can be boring.

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10) That movie looks great! I would love to come see it with you.
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11) Tom studied a lot. He didn’t pass the test.

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12) He can buy the book. He can borrow it from the library.
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Directions: Label each of the following sentences: S for simple, C for compound, CX for
complex, or CC for compound complex. (8 pts)

____1. He is neither intelligent nor industrious.

____2. He was dejected but he didn’t stop trying.

____3. I know the man whose car had been stolen.

____4. This is the girl that I told you about.

____5. Do you know a shop where they sell bags?

____6). The children rushed inside because it started to rain

____7). The teacher knew that the children were talkative
____8).I saw the children participating in the quiz