12g English Final Exam

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This is your final exam for 12th grade English. Good Luck!

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1.

What should you do when delivering a speech?
- A.
  
  Use facial expressions
- B.
  
  Say "um" and "uh"
- C.
  
  Slouch
- D.
  
  Talk fast
2.

What is one technique you should not use when delivering your speech?
- A.
  
  Eye contact
- B.
  
  One tone; one speed
- C.
  
  Motion
- D.
  
  Pauses
3.

The best way to deliver a speech is to memorize it...
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

The three main parts of a speech are commonly referred to as:
- A.
  
  Begginning, Middle, End
- B.
  
  Introduction, Body, Conclusion
- C.
  
  Top, Middle, Bottom
- D.
  
  None of the these choices
5.

The best method of delivering a speech is...
- A.
  
  Using visual aids
- B.
  
  Memorizing
- C.
  
  Using Notes
- D.
  
  Reading from complete text
6.

How you position your body when you speak is important.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

A _____________ ____________ is a complete sentence that contains one main idea. This idea controls the content of the entire essay.
- A.
  
  Topic sentence
- B.
  
  Thesis statement
- C.
  
  Introductory paragraph
- D.
  
  Thesis topic
8.

The thesis statement is asserting an opinion or idea, so it should not be a question.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

The ___________________ _________________ is usually at the end of an introduction.
- A.
  
  Thesis statement
- B.
  
  Topic sentence
- C.
  
  Anecdote
- D.
  
  Attention getter
10.

The thesis statement doesn't always state an opinion or attitude on a topic. It can just state the topic, itself.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

The thesis statement does not directly announce your main topic.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Which of the following are NOT required in an MLA outline:
- A.
  
  Outline pages are numbered with small roman numerals (i., ii., etc.).
- B.
  
  Outline is written in complete sentences.
- C.
  
  Outline begins with thesis and uses standard format.
- D.
  
  Outline only needs content. It does not need MLA citations.
13.

Which of the following are NOT required in an MLA outline:
- A.
  
  Writer’s name and page number are typed ½” from top of each page.
- B.
  
  Double spaced.
- C.
  
  Set one inch margins at the top, bottom, and on both sides.
- D.
  
  Footnotes should be present at the bottom of every page.
14.

What can you do to make your thesis statement more specific?
- A.
  
  Add sub-topics.
- B.
  
  Make it longer.
- C.
  
  Shorten the length of your paper.
- D.
  
  Announce your main topic
15.

What's the first step of writing a successful research paper?
- A.
  
  Identify a topic
- B.
  
  Write a thesis statement
- C.
  
  Locate a quiet place to write your paper.
- D.
  
  Ask a friend for help.
16.

A topic question can be what other writers have already considered, but answered with a new spin.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Which of the following is NOT a quality of a good topic question?
- A.
  
  A good topic question helps the writer focus.
- B.
  
  A good topic question leads directly to the thesis statement.
- C.
  
  A good topic question is the answer to your thesis.
- D.
  
  A good topic question guides research.
18.

When considering Research Topic Questions, which of the following statements is TRUE?
- A.
  
  When forming a question, it does not matter if the necessary resources are available. It makes sense to research any topic imaginable because we have unlimited access to the internet.
- B.
  
  It does not matter how broad a topic question is.
- C.
  
  It does not matter how narrow a topic question is.
- D.
  
  A topic question can be broadened by relating it to broader issues.
19.

A thesis statement can be thought of as a “Road Map for Your Essay"
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a thesis statement?
- A.
  
  States the main idea of the essay in a complete sentence, not in a question
- B.
  
  Is usually at the end of an introduction
- C.
  
  States an opinion or attitude on a topic. It doesn’t just state the topic, itself.
- D.
  
  Directly announces your main topic.
21.

Subtopics give your reader a clear idea of what will follow in the body paragraphs of your essay.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

Below are two different thesis statements. Select the one that is most appropriate/best.
- A.
  
  In this essay, I am going to discuss the effects of long-term drug abuse.
- B.
  
  Long-term drug abuse can have disastrous effects on one's marriage, career, and health.
23.

Below are two different thesis statements. Select the one that is most appropriate/best.
- A.
  
  The large influx of people to California has had major effects on the state.
- B.
  
  The large influx of people to California has had major effects on the ability of the state to provide housing, electricity, and jobs for all residents.
24.

Below are two different thesis statements. Select the one that is most appropriate/best.
- A.
  
  I learned to play many musical instruments when I was young.
- B.
  
  Learning to play many musical instruments when I was young helped me to become a more intelligent and well-rounded person.
25.

When citing sources in MLA format, which of the following do we give credit for? (Select all that apply)
- A.
  
  Direct quotes
- B.
  
  Paraphrasing
- C.
  
  Summarizing
- D.
  
  Common knowledge