First Semester Exam Study Guide for Freshman English

First Semester Exam Study Guide

The exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions divided into six sections.
The purpose of this exam is to prepare you for comprehensive exams by testing your understanding of material covered during quarters one and two this academic year.

Focus on Vocabulary Lists 1-6, which contain sixty words.
Be prepared to:
- Identify definitions for specific vocabulary words (Questions 1-10).
- Use context clues to fill in missing vocabulary words in sentences (Questions 11-20).

Review notes and packets that address:
- Fragments and Run-ons: This includes understanding how to avoid comma splices (Questions 21-24).
- Capitalization: Focus on rules of capitalization (Questions 25-28).
- Parts of Speech: Ensure understanding of different parts of speech such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc. (Questions 29-45).
- Punctuation: Study proper punctuation usage (Questions 46-55).

Consider re-reading or skimming the short stories available on Google Classroom.
Notes and activities cover:
- Literary Terms: Understand essential literary concepts (Questions 56-61).
- "Thank You, M'am" by Langston Hughes: Analyze key themes and characters (Questions 62-67).
- "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell: Discuss the narrative and its elements (Questions 68-69).
- "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry: Explore the story's moral and structural components (Questions 70-73).

Review notes, question packet, and activities related to The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.
Expect questions related to key themes, character development, and plot insights (Questions 74-83).

Study notes, question packet, and activities pertaining to The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros.
Focus on themes, character analysis, and cultural context (Questions 84+).