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Literary
Literary
Read this sentence from paragraph 9...
"I am one hundred percent sure," Sam answered coldly, "but thanks anyway."
What meaning of the word "coldly" is used here?
A. Having a low temperature
B. Without preparation or introduction
C. After a long time has passed
D. In an unfriendly manner
D. In an unfriendly manner
Which sentence from the texts BEST supports the inference that playing video games is unhealthy?
A. The players have spent countless months training hard in exhausting regimens to make it to the final round.
B. Players have to also keep flexible mindsets.
C. They develop bad posture from sitting slumped over the screen.
D. Video games should be illegal because nothing good comes from them.
C. They develop bad posture from sitting slumped over the screen.
A student is writing an article about sports for the student newspaper. The student wants to revise the draft to use the active voice consistently. Select the sentence from below that should be changed to active voice.
The softball team won all the district games, and everyone was proud of the team members. A big celebration was organized by the coaches for everyone. Fans and players had food, played games, and listened to music. The coach gave each player a medal as a reward for hard work.
A big celebration was organized by the coaches for everyone.
Battery is to flashlight as:
a) fuel is to car
b) water is to fish
c) paint is to canvas
d) book is to library
a) fuel is to car
Which sentence from the text shows how Sam felt when he became aware of his mistake?
A. Inside, Sam flung his backpack on the stairs, stormed into the kitchen, yanked the refrigerator door open, and stared inside.
B. As he bit into the crunchy fruit, something black and shiny on the counter caught his eye.
C. Sam felt his cheeks redden when he realized his "stolen" wallet had been in the kitchen where he left it that morning.
D. Sam stuffed his wallet into his pocket and ran down the porch steps two at a time.
C. Sam felt his cheeks redden when he realized his "stolen" wallet had been in the kitchen where he left it that morning.
In "Gamers are Not Athletes," how does paragraph 3 contribute to the development of the text?
A. It states that video gamers are not as physically fit or healthy as traditional athletes.
B. It states that the traditional definition of "sport" includes words like "physical" and "athletic."
C. It states that spending excessive time playing video games leads to poor posture.
D. It states that excessive video gaming can lead to neurological problems and addiction.
D. It states that excessive video gaming can lead to neurological problems and addiction.
To handle the influx of new students six additional teachers were hired by the school board.
What is the best way to state the information that is italicized words in the sentence?
A. The school board hired six additional teachers.
B. The school board will hire six additional teachers.
C. Hiring six new teachers was done by the school board.
D. Leave as is.
A. The school board hired six additional teachers.
(16) In Ethiopia, it is acceptable to use just your first three fingers to eat by hand. Use your thumb and first two fingers. (17) Remember that the left hand is bad while eating in Ethiopia as well. (18) While in India or Nepal the left hand is considered unclean for eating, in Ethiopia, it is considered unlucky. (19) Even left-hand people try their best to eat with the right hand in many parts of the world. (20) Eating with one’s hands is important in many cultures for many reasons.
Which word would be a more precise word to use than bad in sentence 17?
A. unacceptable
B. preferred
C. disliked
D. terrible
A. unacceptable
Select TWO sentences that indicate Sam has a quick temper.
Next, they walked to the principal's office where the secretary explained that no wallet had been turned in. In the biology lab, Ms. Miller listened sympathetically but said that she hadn't found a wallet anywhere. In the hallway, they spotted Mr. Wendell, the janitor, gnawing on a toothpick while he swept the floor. When Sam described his wallet, Mr. Wendell shook his head and murmured, "Sorry, son." By the time the boys left school again, Sam was fuming, imagining that someone had literally picked his pocket.
Amir ventured, "Are you certain beyond a doubt that your wallet was in your pocket when you left your house this morning?"
Sam glared at his friend.
1. By the time the boys left school again, Sam was fuming, imagining that someone had literally picked his pocket.
2. Sam glared at his friend.
Which statement BEST explains how the author supports the main claim in "Video Gaming Should Be Considered a Sport"?
A. The author tells a story about eSport video gamers which explains what the players do.
B. The author argues that video gaming is a sport and explains why eSports are similar to traditional sports.
C. The author shows why eSport video gamers are superior to traditional sports players.
D. The author explains why eSport video game players are so popular.
B. The author argues that video gaming is a sport and explains why eSports are similar to traditional sports.
Which sentence changes this sentence from the passive to the active voice?
The new theater was funded by the Miller Uptown Foundation.
A. The new theatre was being funded by the Miller Uptown Foundation.
B. The Miller Uptown Foundation that funded the new theatre.
C. The new theater, by the Miller Uptown Foundation, was funded.
D. The Miller Uptown Foundation funded the new theater.
D. The Miller Uptown Foundation funded the new theater.
Which sentence is written in passive voice?
A. The boat in the harbor belongs to my uncle.
B. A letter from my sister arrived in the mail today.
C. The beautiful sunset on the water brought tears to my eyes.
D. The actor was honored by the standing ovation from the audience.
D. The actor was honored by the standing ovation from the audience.
How does Amir's point of view differe from Sam's point of view after Sam realizes his wallet is missing?
A. Amir is amused by the situation involving Sam's missing wallet.
B. Amir is upset and frustrated by the fact that Sam's wallet is missing.
C. Amir is not interested in finidng out where Sam's wallet is.
D. Amir is not convinced that Sam's wallet has been stolen.
D. Amir is not convinced that Sam's wallet has been stolen.
Select TWO sentences from the texts that BEST support the inference that eSport video gaming is an actual sport.
A. For the competitor, a million dollars in prize money is at stake.
B. Other games involve epic battles with lifelike weapons.
C. These eSports teams work hard to develop a strategy that will make the difference between a win or loss.
D. Reaction time is another similarity that eSports players and athletes share.
E. Most dictionary definitions of "sport" include words like "physical" and "athletic."
F. Those who play action video games regularly, put their brain at risk to neurological disorders.
C. These eSports teams work hard to develop a strategy that will make the difference between a win or loss.
D. Reaction time is another similarity that eSports players and athletes share.
Read the sentence below.
Jeremy who is the oldest in the family was born Saturday March 1 2001.
Choose the option that punctuates the sentence above correctly.
A. Jeremy, who is the oldest in the family; was born Saturday March 1, 2001.
B. Jeremy who is the oldest in the family, was born Saturday, March 1, 2001.
C. Jeremy, who is the oldest in the family, was born Saturday, March 1, 2001.
D. Leave as is.
C. Jeremy, who is the oldest in the family, was born Saturday, March 1, 2001.
Where do the underlined verbal phrases belong?
Gerund Phrases, Infinitive Phrases, Participial Phrases
A. Neil recognized his teacher standing in the checkout line.
B. Finding a ride to practice is hard.
C. I have a sucker to eat before class.
D. Andrew agreed to give me his old bike.
E. Having been raised on a farm, Jennie knew the importance of hard work.
F. Ernestine got into trouble for faking a toothache to avoid school.
Gerund Phrases:
B. Finding a ride to practice is hard.
F. Ernestine got into trouble for faking a toothache to avoid school.
Participial Phrases:
A. Neil recognized his teacher standing in the checkout line.
E. Having been raised on a farm, Jennie knew the importance of hard work.
Infinitive Phrases:
C. I have a sucker to eat before class.
D. Andrew agreed to give me his old bike.
PART A:
What is the main inference readers can make from the text about Amir’s feelings toward Sam?
A. He is incredibly loyal to Sam.
B. He thinks Sam has a problem remembering some things.
C. He especially enjoys being with Sam when they go out for pizza.
D. He worries about teasing Sam sometimes
PART B: Which of Amir's actions BEST supports your answer in Part A?
A. He waits for Sam at the bottom of the steps after school.
B. He helps Sam put Sam's belongings back in his backpack.
C. He questions whether Sam brought the wallet to school, even though Sam has already said that he did.
D. He continues to help Sam search for the wallet despite Sam's rudeness towards him.
PART A:
A. He is incredibly loyal to Sam.
PART B:
D. He continues to help Sam search for the wallet despite Sam's rudeness toward him.
PART A: How do the texts differ in their claims about video games affecting mental health?
A. "Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" suggests that video games negatively affect mental health, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" shows that video games positively affect mental health.
B. "Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" suggests that video games have no effect on the gamer's mental health, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" explains why eSport gamers have poor mental health.
C. "Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" explains how video games contribute a lack of intelligence and poor mental health, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" shows that video games produce better mental agility.
D. "Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" explains that video games have a positive mental health effect, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" suggests that video games have negative effects on mental health.
PART B: Which sentence from the texts BEST supports your answer in Part A?
A. The players have spent countless months training hard in exhausting regimens to make it to the final round.
B. The video gamers are just as mentally fit as traditional sports players.
C. Those who play action video games regularly, put their brain at risk to neurological disorders.
D. Video games should be illegal because nothing good comes from them.
PART A:
D. "Video Games Should Be Considered a Sport" explains that video games have a positive mental health effect, but "Gamers are Not Athletes" suggests that video games have negative effects on mental health.
PART B:
C. Those who play action video games regularly, put their brain at risk to neurological disorders.
Read the sentence below.
Mikaela Anthony and Noelle will be starting fourth grade soon.
Which of the following is the correct way to write the sentence above? If correct choose "Leave as is."
A. Mikaela, Anthony, and Noelle; will be starting fourth grade soon.
B. Mikaela, Anthony, and Noelle will be starting fourth grade soon.
C. Mikaela, Anthony and Noelle, will be starting fourth grade soon.
D. Leave as is.
B. Mikaela, Anthony, and Noelle will be starting fourth grade soon.
1 Plants are much more complex than humans previously considered them to be. Studies have shown their sensory abilities and reactions. Some claims, like plants responding to classical music, are not proven by research. However, some interesting findings have led to a better understanding of plants’ senses.
2 Scientists have studied plants in many scenarios. If you find the sweet scent of fresh-cut grass pleasant, you may want to rethink it. Scientists say blades of grass feel otherwise. In fact, they react to being wounded. Two scientists from University of Missouri have studied plants’ reactions to stress for many years. Jack C Schultz and his wife Heide Appel are considered experts on the subject. Their findings are eye-opening claims.
3 For example, when wounded, a plant can release airborne chemicals. These chemicals aim to attract birds and insects for defense and in order to get rid of the pests that are causing the damage. Therefore, when people cut the grass, the grass is attempting to seek help.
How does the author’s inclusion of the word “wounded” impact the tone of paragraph 2 of “Tears of Grass”?
A. It creates a regretful tone
B. It creates a shocked tone
C. It creates a sympathetic tone
D. It creates an amazed tone
C. It creates a sympathetic tone