Author's Purpose/Craft
Making Connections
Inference
Evidence
Revision and Editing
100
What is the most likely reason the author of “Back in Time: The National Road?” includes the “Map of Historic National Road” after paragraph 2
a. To show a timeline of the development of settlements along the National Road
b. To show the reader how long it would take to travel the National Road
c. To show which cities were connected by the National Road
d. To offer the reader a tool for planning trips along the National Road
c. To show which cities were connected by the National Road
100
Which organization pattern is mostly closely related to making connections in texts?
a. Problem/Solution
b. Compare/Contrast
c. Cause/Effect
d. Sequence/Chronological
b. Compare/Contrast
100
Alex was in a hurry to get home to watch football. He was driving over the speed limit when suddenly, he heard a siren and saw flashing lights, "No! Please not now," he thought. What can you infer about how Alex is feeling?
a. Excited
b. Exhausted
c. Panicked
d. Hysterical
c. Panicked
100
Topic sentence: First, woodworking gives someone a sense of accomplishment and ease any negative feelings they may be experiencing.
Which of the following sentences would best support the topic sentence?
a. The act of shaping, carving, and crafting wood has long been considered both an art and a craft.
b. From intricate carvings to sturdy furniture pieces, woodworking allows for boundless creativity and self-expression.
c. But beyond the physical creation of beautiful objects, woodworking offers a host of therapeutic benefits that contribute to its enduring appeal.
d. Working with wood provides an opportunity for stress relief, relaxation, and a sense of satisfaction in creating something tangible with your own hands.
e. The natural texture and aroma of wood add to the sensory experience of woodworking, making it a deeply fulfilling activity for many enthusiasts.
d. Working with wood provides an opportunity for stress relief, relaxation, and a sense of satisfaction in creating something tangible with your own hands.
100
What change needs to be made in sentence 2, line 7?
Wolfgang is the biggest attraction of London’s social season.
A. remove the apostrophe in London
B.change biggest to most biggest
C.change Wolfgang to Wolf gang
D. No change
D. No change
200
Who is most likely the intended audience for “Back in Time: the National Road?”
a. People who are researching the accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson
b. People who enjoy road trips to places other than ordinary tourist destinations
c. People who craft laws related to transportation in the United States
d. People who work in the transportation field in the United States
b. People who enjoy road trips to places other than ordinary tourist destinations
200
Use “Good Enough” and “Simply Me” to answer the following question.
BOTH the story “Good Enough” and the poem “Simply Me” develop the idea that-
a. people should be kinder to themselves
b. people should not try so hard to succeed
c. forgiving others can provide great healing
d. encouragement from others is vital to well-being
a. people should be kinder to themselves
200
Rachel climbed under the covers and got out her cell phone. Before she knew it, the clock read 11pm! As she heard someone walking towards her room, she quickly turned off her phone and pretended to snore. What can you infer about Rachel?
a. She is worried someone is breaking into her house.
b. Her daughter is having a nightmare.
c. She still lives with her parents.
d. Her phone has died.
c. She still lives with her parents.
200
Topic sentence: Furthermore, social media is having a terrible impact on teens today.
Which of the following sentences would best support the topic sentence?
a. The concern, and the studies, come from statistics showing that social media use in teens ages 13 to 17 is now almost ubiquitous.
b. Two-thirds of teens report using TikTok, and some 60 percent of teens report using Instagram or Snapchat, a 2022 survey found. (Only 30 percent said they used Facebook.)
c. Another survey showed that girls, on average, allot roughly 3.4 hours per day to TikTok, Instagram and Facebook, compared with roughly 2.1 hours among boys.
d. At the same time, more teens are showing signs of depression than ever, especially girls.
d. At the same time, more teens are showing signs of depression than ever, especially girls.
200
What change, if any, needs to be made to sentence 1 in line 30?
The musical establishment requires verifable proof regarding the child’s abilities.
A.verifable to verifiable
B.change child's to childs'
C. change abilities to ability
D.No change
A.verifable to verifiable
300
An author whose purpose is to _________ will explain something to readers or provide them with knowledge they did not possess before.
a. Persuade
b. Inform
c. Entertain
d. Manipulate
b. Inform
300
Use “Good Enough” and “Simply Me” to answer the following question.
How do Joey in the story “Good Enough” and the speaker in the poem “Simply Me” DIFFER in the way they learn to accept their imperfections?
a. Joey needs to have a positive interaction with someone else, while the speaker listens to her internal voice.
b. Joey relies on the reassurance of his teammates, while the speaker ignores criticism from others.
c. Joey relies on support from his mother, while the speaker learns from her surroundings.
d. Joey uses his imperfections to improve, while the speaker weighs herself against others.
a. Joey needs to have a positive interaction with someone else, while the speaker listens to her internal voice.
300
Lauren worried when she handed it over to her mom. She carefully watched mom looking over the paper, and a feeling of relief swept over her and smile spread across mom's face. Mom said "let's go get ice cream to celebrate!" Which of the following is most likely on the paper?
a. A bill for a broken window
b. Suspension paperwork from Lauren’s school
c. Coupons for free pizza
d. Her report card
d. Her report card
300
Topic sentence: A major reason why Michael Jordan is considered the greatest basketball player of all time is the fact that he is always compared to all modern stars.
Which of the following sentences would best support the topic sentence?
a. MJ is the standard for greatness in the NBA that all players are measured against.
b. Some fans will say that only a few have reached the plateau of His Airness.
c. Some will say that no player has ever reached his level.
d. There is some merit to that latter argument.
e. Even if you take away all of Jordan's success on the court, his influence on the game and in pop culture is undeniable.
f. Very few NBA stars can say that they are a global cultural icon.
a. MJ is the standard for greatness in the NBA that all players are measured against.
300
What is the most effective way to combine the sentences in line 71?
He is undisciplined, impulsive. His music will be lost if I am not in control of him.
A. Because he is undisciplined, impulsive his music will be lost and I am not in control of him.
B. He is undisciplined, impulsive, and his music will be lost if I am not in control of him.
C. If I am not in control of him, his music will be lost because he is undisciplined and impulsive.
D. Unless I am in control of him, his music will be lost for he is undisciplined, impulsive.
C. If I do not control him, his music will be lost because he is undisciplined and impulsive.
400
Use “Simply Me” to answer the following question.
line 15 Natural beauty internally, it flows
Through fluidly like fine linens of self-
Love. Esteeming my heart in high regard
Looking above fault lines. No more
Earthquakes of criticism & critique.
In line 18 of the poem “Simply Me,” the poet’s use of the phrase “looking above fault lines” emphasizes the speaker’s desire to –
a. Ignore the errors in the opinions others have about her
b. Stop focusing on her imperfections
c. Forget about past wrongs that have been done to her
d. Use her maturity to avoid making hasty judgements about others
b. Stop focusing on her imperfections
400
Use “Good Enough” and “Simply Me” to answer the following question.
How are Joey in the story “Good Enough” and the speaker in the poem “Simply Me” SIMILAR?
a. Both have experiences being wrongfully accused.
b. Both have been hurt by being compared to others.
c. Both find the strength they need by befriending someone.
d. Both find something positive when they shift their focus.
d. Both find something positive when they shift their focus.
400
Lucy just moved into her new home. Every Saturday morning, she looks outside and sees a tall man carrying a kayak, and a woman putting on a bicycle helmet. Her neighbors are gone for many hours during the day. Lucy can conclude that...
a. Her neighbors enjoy spending time outside.
b. Her neighbors are very kind.
c. Her neighbors are excited to meet her.
d. Her neighbors do not like Lucy.
a. Her neighbors enjoy spending time outside.
400
Topic sentence: A vital reason young people should avoid drug use is the likelihood the user will become addicted to the substance.
Which of the following sentences would best support the topic sentence?
a. Most kids grow dramatically during the adolescent and teen years.
b. Their young brains, particularly the prefrontal cortex that is used to make decisions, are growing and developing, until their mid-20’s.
c. Long-term drug use causes brain changes that can set people up for addiction and other problems.
d. Once a young person is addicted, his or her brain changes so that drugs are now the top priority.
e. He or she will compulsively seek and use drugs even though doing so brings devastating consequences to his or her life, and for those who care about him.
e. He or she will compulsively seek and use drugs even though doing so brings devastating consequences to his or her life, and for those who care about him.
400
What is the BEST option for combining sentences in line 71 without losing the meaning and accuracy?
He is undisciplined, impulsive. His music will be lost if I am not in control of him.
A. Because he is undisciplined, impulsive his music will be lost and I am not in control of him.
B. He is undisciplined, impulsive, and his music will be lost if I am not in control of him.
C. If I am not in control of him, his music will be lost because he is undisciplined and impulsive.
D. Unless I am in control of him, his music will be lost for he is undisciplined, impulsive.
C. If I am not in control of him, his music will be lost because he is undisciplined and impulsive.
500
"Yet it has always been simplistic to portray our differences as simply Irish versus English -- or British. There were, after all, many in Britain too who suffered greatly at the hands of powerful absentee landlords, who were persecuted for their religion, or who were for centuries disenfranchised. And each generation in Britain has benefited, as ours does, from the contribution of Irishmen and women."
Why does Tony Blair include the paragraph above?
a. To show how different the two groups are
b. To show connections between the two groups
c. To encourage the two groups to help each other out
d. To reiterate the history dividing the two groups
b. To show connections between the two groups
500
Use “Good Enough” and “Simply Me” to answer the following.
Read line 19 from the poem “Simply Me”.
"earthquakes of criticism & critique."
Which event from the story “Good Enough” best expresses the sentiment of this line?
a. Joey envisions the ball bouncing off the rim.
b. Joey notices the sticky note from his mother.
c. Joey is startled by a request from an elderly man.
d. Joey receives a text from his teammate.
a. Joey envisions the ball bouncing off the rim.
500
Kelly's handmade signs make Roger nervous, because they seem more honest and down-to-earth. Although his signs are really nice and professional, it's also obvious that they cost money. Roger feels like the students don't relate to him. He wants the other students to think he's just like them, so he organizes a barbecue during school lunch hours with free hot dogs, but no one attends.
What can be inferred about why Roger’s hot dog plan didn’t work?
a. Roger left the hot dogs in his car all night.
b. Kelly persuaded the Harrison brothers to lie for her.
c. Roger wasn’t effective at marketing his bbq.
d. Kelly convinced everyone to become a vegetarian.
c. Roger wasn’t effective at marketing his bbq.
500
Topic sentence: Lastly, pollution is awful and has far-reaching effects.
Which of the following sentences would best support the topic sentence?
a. Pollution is the introduction of harmful materials into the environment.
b. These harmful materials are called pollutants. Pollutants can be natural, such as volcanic ash.
c. They can also be created by human activity, such as trash or runoff produced by factories.
d. Pollutants damage the quality of air, water, and land.
d. Pollutants damage the quality of air, water, and land.
500
Combine the following sentences in line 70 into a compound-complex sentence.
You don’t see it anymore. I’ve watched it happen. Every day he slips further away from you. He needs you just to be his Poppa.
Answers may vary. Points will be awarded on clarity and correctness.