M6 Core Final Exam Review

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Note: There are 50 questions. However, you will only receive 30 questions per attempt so you can take it multiple times for more practice.

M6 English Final Exam Review ---instructions Reading Comprehension: Passage 1 Read the text below and answer the questions. ---text Approaching life with optimism can make a big difference in your daily happiness. Optimistic people do not ignore their problems, but they choose to focus on solutions instead of complaining. For instance, if an optimistic person misses their bus in the morning, they might think, "Now I have time to grab a coffee and read a book before the next one." A pessimistic person, however, might get angry and let the event ruin their whole day. Studies show that having this positive outlook lowers stress and helps people stay healthier. By finding the good in bad situations, you can live a much more satisfied life. ---questions-3 Q: What is the main idea of the text? A: Optimistic people never have problems. A: Focusing on solutions and staying positive improves happiness. [correct] A: Missing the bus is always a good thing. Q: How might an optimistic person react to missing a bus? A: They would get angry and ruin their day. A: They would use the extra time to do something like get a coffee. [correct] A: They would walk home and give up. Q: What do optimistic people focus on when they face problems? A: Finding solutions [correct] A: Figuring out who to blame A: Thinking about their past mistakes Q: According to the text, what is a benefit of a positive outlook? A: It makes buses arrive on time. A: It lowers stress and helps you stay healthier. [correct] A: It helps you sleep longer at night. Q: What is the best synonym for "outlook" as used in the passage? A: Attitude [correct] A: Window A: Problem ---instructions Reading Comprehension: Passage 2 Read the movie review below and answer the questions. ---text Space Journey is a thrilling new science fiction movie that just hit theaters last weekend. Directed by Sarah Jenkins, the film takes place on a distant, icy planet in the year 3050. The leading role of Captain Elara is played by the talented newcomer, Mia Stone. The movie has a very amusing plot that keeps the audience guessing until the very end. Its opening scene immediately grabs your attention with a breathtaking spaceship chase through an asteroid field. However, for most critics and fans alike, the stunning special effects were the real highlight of the film. ---questions-3 Q: What genre of movie is Space Journey? A: A romantic drama A: A science fiction movie [correct] A: A historical documentary Q: Who plays the leading role in the movie? A: Sarah Jenkins A: Mia Stone [correct] A: Captain Elara Q: How does the text describe the plot of the movie? A: Boring and slow A: Amusing and unpredictable [correct] A: Confusing and dark Q: What happens in the opening scene of the film? A: A spaceship chase [correct] A: A quiet conversation A: A massive explosion Q: What did critics consider the real highlight of the movie? A: The musical score A: The special effects [correct] A: The amazing costumes ---instructions Vocabulary: Vague Language Choose the best vague word or phrase to complete the sentence. ---questions-3 Q: I am not exactly sure, but I have lived in this city for ________ five years. A: around [correct] A: precise A: exact Q: Can you go to the store and buy some chips, soda, and ________? A: specific items A: things like that [correct] A: exact details Q: I lost my phone ________ in the library, but I can't remember where. A: someone A: somewhere [correct] A: somehow Q: Did you hear the doorbell? There is ________ at the door asking for you. A: someone [correct] A: somewhere A: something Q: When do we usually use vague language in English? A: When writing formal academic essays. A: When we don't need to be exact or when speaking informally. [correct] A: When we want to give precise directions. ---instructions Vocabulary: Feelings & Emotions Choose the adjective that best describes the feeling in each situation. ---questions-4 Q: I accidentally broke my sister's favorite coffee mug. I feel so ________. A: relaxed A: guilty [correct] A: welcome Q: She has a huge final exam tomorrow morning, so she is feeling very ________. A: anxious [correct] A: satisfied A: relaxed Q: After eating a huge, delicious dinner and finishing my work, I felt completely ________. A: guilty A: anxious A: satisfied [correct] Q: I am on vacation, sitting by the beach with nothing to do. I am so ________. A: relaxed [correct] A: impatient A: curious Q: We have been waiting in this line for over an hour! I am getting very ________. A: impatient [correct] A: welcome A: satisfied Q: I really want to know what is inside that mysterious wrapped gift. I'm very ________. A: guilty A: curious [correct] A: relaxed Q: On my first day at the new school, all the teachers and students made me feel very ________. A: impatient A: welcome [correct] A: anxious ---instructions Vocabulary: Movie Terms Choose the best movie vocabulary word to complete each sentence. ---questions-4 Q: I can't wait to see it. The movie is a ________; it just came out in theaters this Friday. A: recent release [correct] A: natural talent A: happy ending Q: The ________ of the film immediately grabbed my attention by showing a beautiful sunrise over the mountains. A: leading role A: opening scene [correct] A: amusing plot Q: The story was okay, but the special effects were the ________ of the entire movie. A: natural talent A: real highlight [correct] A: vague language Q: He never took any acting classes, but he is a ________. He is just amazing on screen. A: real highlight A: recent release A: natural talent [correct] Q: The story was so funny and interesting; it had such an ________. A: amusing plot [correct] A: anxious feeling A: opening scene Q: She won the Best Actress award for playing the ________ in the new drama. A: natural talent A: leading role [correct] A: real highlight ---instructions Grammar: Narrative Tenses Choose the correct verb tense (Past Simple, Past Continuous, or Past Perfect) to complete the story. ---questions-4 Q: Yesterday evening, I ________ to the grocery store, bought some milk, and went straight home. A: walked [correct] A: was walking A: had walked Q: While I ________ dinner, the fire alarm suddenly went off. A: cooked A: was cooking [correct] A: had cooked Q: By the time we finally got to the cinema, the movie ________ already ________. A: was / starting A: did / start A: had / started [correct] Q: They ________ video games in the living room when the power went out. A: played A: were playing [correct] A: had played Q: She ________ never ________ sushi before she visited Japan last year. A: was / eating A: did / eat A: had / eaten [correct] Q: When I saw him at the station, he ________ waiting for a taxi. A: was [correct] A: had A: did Q: I ________ my house keys yesterday, so I had to call my roommate to open the door. A: was losing A: lost [correct] A: had lost ---instructions Grammar: Gerunds vs. Infinitives Choose whether the verb should be followed by a Gerund (-ing) or an Infinitive (to + verb). ---questions-4 Q: I am very busy right now. Do you mind ________ me with this heavy box? A: to help A: helping [correct] A: help Q: We looked at many options and finally decided ________ to the beach this weekend. A: to go [correct] A: going A: go Q: Even though she was angry, she promised ________ my secret. A: keeping A: to keep [correct] A: keep Q: You should avoid ________ too much junk food if you want to be healthy. A: eating [correct] A: to eat A: eat Q: I really enjoy ________ science fiction books in the evening before bed. A: to read A: reading [correct] A: read Q: We have been saving money because we plan ________ a new car next year. A: to buy [correct] A: buying A: buy ---instructions Grammar: Linkers & Relative Clauses Choose the correct contrast linker or relative pronoun to complete the sentence. ---questions-3 Q: The man ________ is talking to the English teacher is my father. A: which A: who [correct] A: where Q: I can't find the blue pen ________ you gave me yesterday. A: who A: which [correct] A: where Q: ________ it was raining heavily, we still went outside to play football. A: Despite A: In spite of A: Although [correct] Q: He went to work and did a great job ________ being very sick. A: despite [correct] A: although A: even though Q: We had a fantastic time on our vacation ________ of the terrible weather. A: although A: despite A: in spite [correct] ---instructions Pronunciation: -ED Endings Identify the correct pronunciation of the -ED ending for the given words. ---questions-2 Q: Which of the following words ends with the /id/ sound? A: Played A: Needed [correct] A: Watched Q: Which of the following words ends with the /t/ sound? A: Kissed [correct] A: Cleaned A: Decided Q: Which of the following words ends with the /d/ sound? A: Wanted A: Walked A: Loved [correct] Q: Which of the following words ends with the /id/ sound? A: Washed A: Wanted [correct] A: Cleaned

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It is a ____.", "options": ["recent release", "natural talent", "opening scene", "classic"], "answer": "recent release", "explanation": "A **recent release** is a movie that came out very recently." }, { "category": "Movies", "question": "The very first part of the movie is called the ____.", "options": ["opening scene", "real highlight", "leading role", "amusing plot"], "answer": "opening scene", "explanation": "The **opening scene** is the first part of a film." }, { "category": "Movies", "question": "The main actor plays the ____.", "options": ["leading role", "natural talent", "opening scene", "amusing plot"], "answer": "leading role", "explanation": "The **leading role** is the main character or most important actor." }, { "category": "Narrative Tenses", "question": "I ____ home yesterday.", "options": ["walked", "was walking", "had walked", "walk"], "answer": "walked", "explanation": "We use **Past Simple** (walked) for main events in a story." }, { "category": "Narrative Tenses", "question": "While I ____ home, it started to rain.", "options": ["was walking", "walked", "had walked", "walk"], "answer": "was walking", "explanation": "We use **Past Continuous** for background actions interrupted by something else." }, { "category": "Narrative Tenses", "question": "When I arrived, the train ____ already left.", "options": ["had", "has", "was", "did"], "answer": "had", "explanation": "We use **Past Perfect** (had + V3) for actions that happened before the main story." }, { "category": "Gerunds vs Infinitives", "question": "I enjoy ____ in the ocean.", "options": ["swimming", "to swim", "swim", "swam"], "answer": "swimming", "explanation": "The verb **enjoy** is followed by a Gerund (-ing)." }, { "category": "Gerunds vs Infinitives", "question": "She promised ____ me with my homework.", "options": ["to help", "helping", "help", "helped"], "answer": "to help", "explanation": "The verb **promise** is followed by an Infinitive (to...)." }, { "category": "Gerunds vs Infinitives", "question": "We plan ____ Japan next year.", "options": ["to visit", "visiting", "visit", "visited"], "answer": "to visit", "explanation": "The verb **plan** is followed by an Infinitive (to...)." }, { "category": "Gerunds vs Infinitives", "question": "You should avoid ____ too much sugar.", "options": ["eating", "to eat", "eat", "ate"], "answer": "eating", "explanation": "The verb **avoid** is followed by a Gerund (-ing)." }, { "category": "Contrast Linkers", "question": "____ it was raining, we went out.", "options": ["Although", "Despite", "In spite of", "However"], "answer": "Although", "explanation": "**Although** is followed by a clause (Subject + Verb)." }, { "category": "Contrast Linkers", "question": "____ the rain, we went out.", "options": ["In spite of", "Although", "Even though", "But"], "answer": "In spite of", "explanation": "**In spite of** is followed by a noun phrase." }, { "category": "Contrast Linkers", "question": "____ being sick, he went to work.", "options": ["Despite", "Although", "Though", "But"], "answer": "Despite", "explanation": "**Despite** is followed by a noun or gerund (-ing)." }, { "category": "Relative Clauses", "question": "The woman ____ called me is my teacher.", "options": ["who", "which", "where", "whose"], "answer": "who", "explanation": "We use **Who** for people." }, { "category": "Relative Clauses", "question": "The car ____ I bought is red.", "options": ["which", "who", "where", "whose"], "answer": "which", "explanation": "We use **Which** for things." }, { "category": "Pronunciation", "question": "Which sound does the -ED make in 'Wanted'?", "options": ["/id/", "/t/", "/d/", "/s/"], "answer": "/id/", "explanation": "Words ending in T or D are pronounced with **/id/**." }, { "category": "Pronunciation", "question": "Which sound does the -ED make in 'Kissed'?", "options": ["/t/", "/id/", "/d/", "/z/"], "answer": "/t/", "explanation": "Words ending in unvoiced sounds (like S) are pronounced with **/t/**." }, { "category": "Pronunciation", "question": "Which sound does the -ED make in 'Played'?", "options": ["/d/", "/t/", "/id/", "/s/"], "answer": "/d/", "explanation": "Words ending in voiced sounds (like vowels) are pronounced with **/d/**." }, { "category": "Positive Attitude", "question": "To have a positive attitude, you should look on the ____ side.", "options": ["bright", "dark", " anxious", "guilty"], "answer": "bright", "explanation": "**Look on the bright side** means to focus on the good things." }, { "category": "Vague Language", "question": "I have been living here ____ ten years.", "options": ["around", "things like that", "someone", "somewhere"], "answer": "around", "explanation": "We use **around** or **about** with numbers or time to be vague." }, { "category": "Vague Language", "question": "I need to buy snacks, drinks, and ____.", "options": ["things like that", "somewhere", "around", "exact things"], "answer": "things like that", "explanation": "**Things like that** is used to complete a list informally." }, { "category": "Emotions", "question": "You feel ____ when you do something wrong, like breaking a mug.", "options": ["guilty", "anxious", "satisfied", "curious"], "answer": "guilty", "explanation": "**Guilty** means feeling bad because you did something wrong." }, { "category": "Emotions", "question": "You feel ____ when you are annoyed because you have to wait.", "options": ["impatient", "relaxed", "welcome", "satisfied"], "answer": "impatient", "explanation": "**Impatient** describes the feeling of annoyance when waiting." }, { "category": "Emotions", "question": "I felt ____ because I got exactly what I wanted.", "options": ["satisfied", "anxious", "guilty", "impatient"], "answer": "satisfied", "explanation": "**Satisfied** means feeling happy because you got what you wanted." }, { "category": "Emotions", "question": "She was ____ and wanted to know more about the secret.", "options": ["curious", "welcome", "relaxed", "guilty"], "answer": "curious", "explanation": "**Curious** means wanting to know more about something." }, { "category": "Movies", "question": "That movie came out last week. It is a ____.", "options": ["recent release", "natural talent", "opening scene", "classic"], "answer": "recent release", "explanation": "A **recent release** is a movie that came out very recently." }, { "category": "Movies", "question": "The very first part of the movie is called the ____.", "options": ["opening scene", "real highlight", "leading role", "amusing plot"], "answer": "opening scene", "explanation": "The **opening scene** is the first part of a film." }, { "category": "Movies", "question": "The main actor plays the ____.", "options": ["leading role", "natural talent", "opening scene", "amusing plot"], "answer": "leading role", "explanation": "The **leading role** is the main character or most important actor." }, { "category": "Narrative Tenses", "question": "I ____ home yesterday.", "options": ["walked", "was walking", "had walked", "walk"], "answer": "walked", "explanation": "We use **Past Simple** (walked) for main events in a story." }, { "category": "Narrative Tenses", "question": "While I ____ home, it started to rain.", "options": ["was walking", "walked", "had walked", "walk"], "answer": "was walking", "explanation": "We use **Past Continuous** for background actions interrupted by something else." }, { "category": "Narrative Tenses", "question": "When I arrived, the train ____ already left.", "options": ["had", "has", "was", "did"], "answer": "had", "explanation": "We use **Past Perfect** (had + V3) for actions that happened before the main story." }, { "category": "Gerunds vs Infinitives", "question": "I enjoy ____ in the ocean.", "options": ["swimming", "to swim", "swim", "swam"], "answer": "swimming", "explanation": "The verb **enjoy** is followed by a Gerund (-ing)." }, { "category": "Gerunds vs Infinitives", "question": "She promised ____ me with my homework.", "options": ["to help", "helping", "help", "helped"], "answer": "to help", "explanation": "The verb **promise** is followed by an Infinitive (to...)." }, { "category": "Gerunds vs Infinitives", "question": "We plan ____ Japan next year.", "options": ["to visit", "visiting", "visit", "visited"], "answer": "to visit", "explanation": "The verb **plan** is followed by an Infinitive (to...)." }, { "category": "Gerunds vs Infinitives", "question": "You should avoid ____ too much sugar.", "options": ["eating", "to eat", "eat", "ate"], "answer": "eating", "explanation": "The verb **avoid** is followed by a Gerund (-ing)." }, { "category": "Contrast Linkers", "question": "____ it was raining, we went out.", "options": ["Although", "Despite", "In spite of", "However"], "answer": "Although", "explanation": "**Although** is followed by a clause (Subject + Verb)." }, { "category": "Contrast Linkers", "question": "____ the rain, we went out.", "options": ["In spite of", "Although", "Even though", "But"], "answer": "In spite of", "explanation": "**In spite of** is followed by a noun phrase." }, { "category": "Contrast Linkers", "question": "____ being sick, he went to work.", "options": ["Despite", "Although", "Though", "But"], "answer": "Despite", "explanation": "**Despite** is followed by a noun or gerund (-ing)." }, { "category": "Relative Clauses", "question": "The woman ____ called me is my teacher.", "options": ["who", "which", "where", "whose"], "answer": "who", "explanation": "We use **Who** for people." }, { "category": "Relative Clauses", "question": "The car ____ I bought is red.", "options": ["which", "who", "where", "whose"], "answer": "which", "explanation": "We use **Which** for things." }, { "category": "Pronunciation", "question": "Which sound does the -ED make in 'Wanted'?", "options": ["/id/", "/t/", "/d/", "/s/"], "answer": "/id/", "explanation": "Words ending in T or D are pronounced with **/id/**." }, { "category": "Pronunciation", "question": "Which sound does the -ED make in 'Kissed'?", "options": ["/t/", "/id/", "/d/", "/z/"], "answer": "/t/", "explanation": "Words ending in unvoiced sounds (like S) are pronounced with **/t/**." }, { "category": "Pronunciation", "question": "Which sound does the -ED make in 'Played'?", "options": ["/d/", "/t/", "/id/", "/s/"], "answer": "/d/", "explanation": "Words ending in voiced sounds (like vowels) are pronounced with **/d/**." }, { "category": "Positive Attitude", "question": "To have a positive attitude, you should look on the ____ side.", "options": ["bright", "dark", " anxious", "guilty"], "answer": "bright", "explanation": "**Look on the bright side** means to focus on the good things." } ] } ]