Splashy River Town
According the selection, what describes the transformation that has recently taken place in Chattanooga?
A. from nature trails to crowded industrial center
B. from sophisticated cultural center to rural residential area
C. from industrial wasteland to visitor-friendly playground
D. from overpopulated human city to expansive nature preserve
C. from industrial wasteland to visitor-friendly playground
What is the author's purpose in writing the selection?
A. to explain why there are so many gaps in Chattanooga history
B. to encourage people to visit Chattanooga
C. to warn potential visitors that parking space is difficult to find in Chattanooga
D. to describe in detail all of Chattanooga's attractions
B. to encourage people to visit Chattanooga
Which statement provides an objective summary of the selection?
A. The English language is spoken by half a billion people in the world and originated in Germany.
B. Modern English is considered the most widely used language in the world.
C. The English language is the world's most documented language because of the large number of English language dictionaries.
D. The English language has a long history of including words from many languages and continues to evolve to meet the requirements of an ever-changing world.
D. The English language has a long history of including words from many languages and continues to evolve to meet the requirements of an ever-changing world.
What word could replace enlivens in the sentence below?
"Outdoor art enlivens every step down from the aquarium to the art museum."
A. crowds
B. encourages
C. diminishes
D. excites
D. excites
In paragraph 3, what does the word heralded mean?
A. revered
B. disrespected
C. demonstrated
D. hidden
A. revered
How does the author unfold her ideas in the first paragraph?
A. by describing the environment in which the English language was created
B. by describing the history of the English language in random order
C. by stating statistical information on how many people speak English.
D. by listing ethnic groups that speak English
B. by describing the history of the English language in random order
What does the author mean by linguistic as used in the sentence below?
"We hang on to many of our oddest spellings because, for one thing, they reflect the English language's far-reaching linguistic ancestry."
A. using a dialect
B. pertaining to grammar
C. using jargon
D. pertaining to language
D. pertaining to language
In paragraph 3, what does the word cascade mean?
A. hang down
B. create a mess
C. clean up
D. look unattractive
A. Hang down
How does the author's use of descriptive language impact the selection?
A. it allows the reader to visualize the details the author is emphasizing
B. It catches the reader's attention and encourages him or her to continue reading
C. It encourages the reader to visit Tennessee
D. It justifies the author's position about Chattanooga
A. it allows the reader to visualize the details the author is emphasizing
What does the phrase "a troublesome group of words that don't behave" mean?
A. the words are irritating
B. the words are misunderstood
C. the words follow no established rules
D. the words create problems
C. the words follow no established rules
Which statement supports the author's claim below?
"'English is often accused of being an impossibly complicated language, horribly difficult for non-native speakers to learn."
A. "...Modern English, the most widely used language in the world."
B. "The problems lie in the final 3 percent, a small but troublesome group of words that don't behave in any predictable fashion and simply have to be committed to memory."
C. "English is probably the world's most well-documented language."
D. "In fact, many people have argued that one of the great strengths of English is it's willingness to embrace words from just about anywhere."
B. "The problems lie in the final 3 percent, a small but troublesome group of words that don't behave in any predictable fashion and simply have to be committed to memory."
Why did the author include paragraph 6?
A. to highlight the comparison between old Chattanooga and new Chattangooga
B. to show that Bob Corker was instrumental in the effort to clean up the city
C. to demonstrate Walter Cronkite's wrong ideas about Chattanooga
D. to emphasize the comparison between an industrial city and a tourism city
A. to highlight the comparison between old Chattanooga and new Chattangooga
Which statement from the selection supports the author's position that Chattanooga being a place other towns should mimic?
A. "Take a walk down Chattanooga's Riverfront to meet a city that dared to dream big."
B. "Now a U.S. Senator, Corker set in motion a plan for a cleaner, greener, friendlier Chattanooga."
C. "The energy spread across the river to the North Shore, where cafes and shops popped up along Frazier Avenue."
D. "An utterly inspiring turnaround, Chattanooga proves that a vision, a plan, and a community that cooperates can make big dreams happen."
D. "An utterly inspiring turnaround, Chattanooga proves that a vision, a plan, and a community that cooperates can make big dreams happen."
According to the selection, why is English one of the world's most well-documented languages?
A. it is a blend of so many other languages
B. there have been many publications of dictionaries
C.there are about 200,000 words in everyday use
D. it is spoken by a half billion people
B. there have been many publications of dictionaries
How does the author prove her claim that English users resist simplifying English spelling?
A. she uses examples of English and American spelling
B. she uses examples of spelling changes that people did not receive well
C. she explains how some words derive from foreign languages
D. she explains how language users dislike dictionary writers
B. she uses examples of spelling changes that people did not receive well
According to the selection, what explains the significance of restoring the Walnut Street Bridge as part of the renewal project?
A. It was going to be designated a historical landmark by the city.
B. It was endorsed by a U.S. Senator
C. It allows people to walk across the river.
D. It cost $120 million to restore.
C. It allows people to walk across the river.
Which statement is irrelevant to the author's claim that "Chattanooga just keeps getting better"?
A. "This is what every city strives to be: a safe haven, a vibrant gathering spot, a place where people want to bring their kids and dogs and friends. This is the new Chattanooga."
B. "In 1969, Walter Cronkite declared Chattanooga the nation's dirtiest city. Soot from the iron mills stained the air."
C. "Now a U.S. Senator, Corker set in motion a plan for a cleaner, greener, friendlier Chattanooga."
D. "Restaurants, shops, and attractions sprang up like wildflowers around a stream."
B. "In 1969, Walter Cronkite declared Chattanooga the nation's dirtiest city. Soot from the iron mills stained the air."
Why was Webster unable to convince people to accept his spellings of certain words?
A. He was inaccurate with many of his spellings.
B. People were unable to understand the words.
C. He was not a good salesman of his ideas.
D. The Queen did not agree with his spellings.
C. He was not a good salesman of his ideas.
How does paragraph 5 refine the author's idea?
A. it gives the cause of a problem and then the solution
B. it spatially arranges the information, beginning in Europe and moving to Asia
C. it provides a fact and then gives an example
D. it presents dialogue from well-known dictionary creators and language experts
C. it provides a fact and then gives an example