Unit 1
what is the definition for nurture?
encourage
If you use a thesaurus to look up a synonym of the word resilient, what word are you most likely to find?
adaptable
What is a synonym of the word infrastructure?
framework
If Barbara fervently disagrees with Dan, how does she disagree with him?
in an intense manner
f a written agreement is not equitable, it is not _[blank]_.
fair
What sentence best states a central idea in “Household Robots Are Here, but Where Are They Going?”
The most promising use for robots in the near future is as smart home hubs.
Which parts of the writing process are typically used to generate ideas at the beginning of a project?
brainstorming and mapping
Which word is an antonym of the word distraught?
calm
In which option is the word exemplify used correctly?
“I don’t think that yelling is a good way to exemplify effective communication,” stated my mother.
Which option correctly defines the word infraction?
the act if breaking a rule
What statement from “I Rode 500 Miles in a Self-Driving Car” best develops the central idea that making preparations to drive the autonomous A7 was much more difficult than actually driving the car?
VW’s instructors, who have forgotten more than you’ve ever known about driving, led me through a slew of exercises in a GTI that’s been driven hard. I had to drive a slalom, then drive it in reverse.
Imagine that you are a writer whose task is to write an article for an audience of amateur chefs about how to make quick snacks for a party. Which information would be most important to include in the text?
simple, easy-to-follow directions
What is a "hook"?
the first sentence in an essay to spark interest in the topic and to create connections
Which option best states a theme of the Declaration of Independence?
The colonies’ claim for independence is legitimate.
In which sentence is the word fruition used correctly?
i hope my goal will come to fruition
What is the most accurate synonym of the word arduous?
Difficult
The lineman grabbed the quarterback’s helmet, which was a _[blank]_ violation of the rules intended to protect players. All the referees immediately threw their penalty flags. Which option best completes the sentence to convey the idea that the lineman’s action was extreme?
flagrant
Which words are synonyms of succinct?
brief and concise
Masako was vigilant in ensuring that her guitar was always properly tuned and cleaned. Based on the meaning of vigilant, what statement would most likely be accurate regarding Masako?
She believes that a guitar can only sound its finest after it has been cared for carefully.
Do you include first-person pronouns in an argumentative essay?
no
What sentence has the most appropriate tone for persuading people to recycle?
If we recycle, we are using natural resources more responsibly for the sake of future generations.
Instead of our brain being like a little computer that orders the body around, the body-brain relation is a two-way street. What figurative language is used in the sentence?
simile, personification and metaphor
How can you correct a run-on sentence?
Add a connecting word, with or without punctuation, to make a compound sentence.
Which option best explains how Thomas Jefferson develops the theme that the people have the right to be ruled by a government that protects their interests?
He uses logic to argue that God gave all men rights, and men made governments to protect their rights, so men could replace governments that do not protect their rights.
What size font do you use in an essay?
12