English Worksheet - Year 11 - Of mice and men

English
Year 11
30 questions
~60 mins
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A medium difficulty English worksheet for Year 11 containing 30 questions of Short Answer, Multiple Choice, True/False, short_answer, true_false, and multiple_choice types. Topics covered include language, Comprehension Questions, Vocabulary and Literary Devices, and Grammar and Sentence Structure. Perfect for classroom use, homework assignments, or assessment preparation.

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English Worksheet - Year 11 - Of mice and men

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Exploring Language and Literature: Of Mice and Men

English | Grade Year 11
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Instructions: Read each question carefully and provide your responses in the space provided. For multiple-choice questions, circle the correct answer. For short answer questions, write your response clearly. Good luck!
A

Comprehension Questions

Answer the following questions based on your understanding of 'Of Mice and Men'.
1.
What are the names of the two main characters in 'Of Mice and Men'?
[2 marks]
2.
What dream do George and Lennie share?
[2 marks]
3.
What does Lennie accidentally do to Curley’s wife?
[2 marks]
4.
What is the setting of the novel?
[2 marks]
5.
What type of work do George and Lennie do?
[2 marks]
6.
True or False: Lennie is aware of his own strength.
[1 mark]
7.
True or False: George often gets angry with Lennie.
[1 mark]
8.
What does the character Candy offer George and Lennie?
[2 marks]
9.
Why is Lennie afraid of George?
[2 marks]
10.
Who kills Lennie at the end of the novel?
[2 marks]
B

Vocabulary and Literary Devices

Identify and analyze key vocabulary and literary devices used in 'Of Mice and Men'.
1.
What does the word 'migrant' mean?
[2 marks]
2.
Choose the correct definition of 'foreshadowing': A) A hint at future events B) A comparison between two unlike things C) A type of character D) A narrative style
[2 marks]
AA
BB
CC
DD
3.
What literary device is used when Steinbeck describes the setting in great detail?
[2 marks]
4.
True or False: A metaphor directly compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.
[1 mark]
5.
What does the term 'social commentary' refer to in literature?
[2 marks]
6.
Identify a symbol in 'Of Mice and Men' and explain its meaning.
[2 marks]
7.
True or False: 'Of Mice and Men' is set in the 1920s.
[1 mark]
8.
What does the character Crooks symbolize in the novel?
[2 marks]
9.
Choose the correct definition of 'irony': A) An expected outcome B) A contradiction between appearance and reality C) A character's inner thoughts D) A type of setting
[2 marks]
AA
BB
CC
DD
10.
What is the effect of Steinbeck’s use of dialogue in conveying character?
[2 marks]
C

Grammar and Sentence Structure

Complete the following questions focusing on grammar and sentence structure.
1.
Identify the subject in the following sentence: 'Lennie and George travel together.'
[2 marks]
2.
Choose the correct verb form: 'He (go, goes) to work every day.'
[2 marks]
Ago
Bgoes
3.
What is the past tense of the verb 'to run'?
[2 marks]
4.
True or False: An adjective modifies a verb.
[1 mark]
5.
Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun: '___ gave George advice.' (Choose: he, she, they)
[2 marks]
Ahe
Bshe
Cthey
6.
What is a compound sentence? Provide an example.
[2 marks]
7.
Change the following sentence to passive voice: 'George killed Lennie.'
[2 marks]
8.
Identify the adverb in the following sentence: 'Lennie walked slowly to the barn.'
[2 marks]
9.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) Because George is tired. B) George is tired. C) When Lennie gets upset. D) Although Curley is angry.
[2 marks]
AA
BB
CC
DD
10.
True or False: A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences.
[1 mark]

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Created
3/17/2025
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12/29/2025
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