Punctuation
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A.) My father loved talking about history, particularly: the Civil War, the Cold War, and the Revolutionary War.
B.) There were several scientific processes I wanted to learn about such as, photosynthesis, diffusion, and osmosis.
C.) The only states that Marina had yet to visit were: Colorado, Wyoming, North Dakota, and Rhode Island.
D.) When studying mythology, I learned about several gods and goddesses: Zeus, Apollo, Aphrodite, Hermes, and Hercules.
D.) When studying mythology, I learned about several gods and goddesses: Zeus, Apollo, Aphrodite, Hermes, and Hercules.
In the story "The Most Dangerous Game." General Zaroff is the character foil for
A.) Whitney
B.) Rainsford
C.) Ivan
D.) Nielsen.
B.) Rainsford
Which excerpt best states the central idea of the second paragraph of The Dark Game?
A.) Most of the war was fought in states south of Washington, D.C. . . .
B.) For the Union soldiers, this meant they had to fight in unfamiliar and hostile territory.
C.) This matter of geography affected the spies who worked behind enemy lines.
D.) Confederate spies could usually find a safe house, or at least a sympathetic soul . . .
C.) This matter of geography affected the spies who worked behind enemy lines.
Choose the word with a positive connotation.
Young Farmer Johnson ________ the baby lambs into the pen.
A.) pushed
B.) placed
C.) called
D.) coaxed
D.) coaxed
Read the sentence.
When Letasha went to the store, she bought several baking goods: milk, sugar, and cinnamon.
Which statement is accurate?
A.) The colon is correctly placed and necessary because the introductory text cannot stand alone.
B.) The colon is correctly placed and necessary because the introductory text can stand alone.
C.) The colon is necessary because a list is given, but it should appear after the word “store.”
D.) The colon is necessary because a list is given, but it should appear after the word “bought.”
B.) The colon is correctly placed and necessary because the introductory text can stand alone.
A character foil is a character who acts as a
A.) comparison
B.) parallel
C.) companion
D.) contrast
by highlighting one of another character’s qualities.
D.) contrast
What is the central idea of the first paragraph of The Dark Game?
A.) The Civil War was a short conflict between the North and the South.
B.) The Civil War lasted longer than people at first expected it to last.
C.) During the Civil War, there were many casualties on both sides.
D.) During the Civil War, Fort Sumter was overtaken by the Confederacy.
B.) The Civil War lasted longer than people at first expected it to last.
What sentence has a critical tone?
A.) The show will run from March 20 to April 16 at the Landmark Theater in Ashland.
B.) The script of My Friend Andy imparts the simple wisdom of small-town folks.
C.) The intricate costumes and energetic dance numbers bring energy to the show.
D.) The amateur cast is unable to convey the significance of the show’s message.
D.) The amateur cast is unable to convey the significance of the show’s message.
Read the sentence.
I am planning a trip to London with my uncle, Shazia and Nanette.
Which revision is necessary?
A.) add a comma after “trip”
B.) add a comma after “London”
C.) add a comma after “Shazia”
D.) add a comma after “and”
C.) add a comma after “Shazia”
Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game."
"Nonsense," laughed Rainsford. "This hot weather is making you soft, Whitney. Be a realist. The world is made up of two classes—the hunters and the huntees. Luckily, you and I are the hunters. Do you think we've passed that island yet?"
Read the excerpt of Zaroff speaking from "The Most Dangerous Game."
"Life is for the strong, to be lived by the strong, and, if needs be, taken by the strong. The weak of the world were put here to give the strong pleasure. I am strong. Why should I not use my gift? If I wish to hunt, why should I not? I hunt the scum of the earth—sailors from tramp ships—lascars, blacks, Chinese, whites, mongrels—a thoroughbred horse or hound is worth more than a score of them."
How do these excerpts show the difference between Rainsford and Zaroff?
A.) Rainsford believes that animals are inferior to humans and therefore deserve to be hunted, while Zaroff feels this way about other humans.
B.) Rainsford has a deep feelings and sympathy for the prey he hunts, while Zaroff has no feelings or sympathy for his prey at all.
C.) Rainsford believes that it is acceptable to hunt all things as long as they are weaker, while Zaroff hunts only human beings.
D.) Rainsford hunts for pure amusement, while Zaroff believes he is performing a service by hunting the “scum of the earth.”
A.) Rainsford believes that animals are inferior to humans and therefore deserve to be hunted, while Zaroff feels this way about other humans.
Which excerpt best states the central idea of the third paragraph of The Dark Game?
A.) most . . . spies of the Civil War were amateurs
B.) spying was . . . easy for both sides
C.) . . . the chances of getting caught were low
D.) as the war progressed . . . some spies were caught and executed
A.) most . . . spies of the Civil War were amateurs
Which sentence has an optimistic tone?
A.) This group of wide-eyed boys with a love of the game reminds me of my own freshman squad.
B.) Though Shanna is an underdog in the tournament, skillful coaching is likely to increase her success.
C.) With a roster full of inexperienced players, the team is unlikely to win a game in the national tournament.
D.) Milo is an underdog in the tournament because he had only seven wins during the regular season.
B.) Though Shanna is an underdog in the tournament, skillful coaching is likely to increase her success.
In which of these sentences is the list correctly punctuated?
A.) If you go to the mall, arrive early wear comfortable shoes and have a plan.
B.) Before you start baking, you will need sugar, eggs, flour, and vanilla extract.
C.) When you pack, be sure to include, sunscreen, towels, and healthy snacks.
D.) Once at the library, turn off your phone, lower your voice and browse quietly.
B.) Before you start baking, you will need sugar, eggs, flour, and vanilla extract.
Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game."
"Life is for the strong, to be lived by the strong, and, if needs be, taken by the strong. The weak of the world were put here to give the strong pleasure. I am strong. Why should I not use my gift? If I wish to hunt, why should I not? I hunt the scum of the earth—sailors from tramp ships—lascars, blacks, Chinese, whites, mongrels—a thoroughbred horse or hound is worth more than a score of them."
But they are men," said Rainsford hotly.
This excerpt shows that unlike Zaroff, Rainsford has still retained his sense of
A.) fairness.
B.) humanity.
C.) humor.
D.) entitlement.
B.) humanity.
In The Dark Game, what is the central idea of the section about Elizabeth Van Lew?
A.) Elizabeth Van Lew used her servants to transport information.
B.) Elizabeth Van Lew helped many prisoners escape from Libby Prison.
C.) Elizabeth Van Lew obtained information from enemy prisoners.
D.) Elizabeth Van Lew was a valuable and legendary spy in the Civil War.
D.) Elizabeth Van Lew was a valuable and legendary spy in the Civil War.
Read the excerpt from The Dark Game: True Spy Stories from Invisible Ink to CIA Moles.
Tension between the two sides escalated until June 1948, when the Soviets blocked all western access to the capital. In this first real crisis of the Cold War, the West was not going to be denied by the Soviets.
If the underlined word were replaced with the word "event,” the tone of the excerpt would be
A.) more resentful.
B.) more intellectual.
C.) less intense.
D.) less objective.
C.) less intense.
Read the sentence.
Christopher Columbus born in Genoa never did reach mainland North America.
Which revision is necessary to create proper punctuation within the sentence?
A.) The phrase “born in Genoa” should be set off with commas.
B.) The phrase “Christopher Columbus” should be set off with commas.
C.) The phrase “never did reach” should be set off with commas.
D.) The phrase “mainland North America” should be set off with commas.
A.) The phrase “born in Genoa” should be set off with commas.
Which excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game" best portrays Zaroff as Rainsford’s foil?
A.) "But no animal can reason," objected Rainsford.
"My dear fellow," said the general, "there is one that can."
B.) "But you can't mean—" gasped Rainsford.
"And why not?"
C.) "Why should I not be serious? I am speaking of hunting."
"Hunting? General Zaroff, what you speak of is murder.”
D.) "And if they win?"
The smile on the general's face widened. "To date I have not lost," he said.
C.) "Why should I not be serious? I am speaking of hunting."
"Hunting? General Zaroff, what you speak of is murder.”
In The Dark Game, how does the author develop the central idea that Elizabeth Van Lew was a spymaster during the Civil War?
A.) by including details about the work that Van Lew did
B.) by recounting an anecdote that Van Lew tells in her own words
C.) by citing an example of Van Lew’s coded messages
D.) by illustrating the technology that Van Lew had available to her
A.) by including details about the work that Van Lew did
Read the excerpt from The Dark Game: True Spy Stories from Invisible Ink to CIA Moles.
One week later, news of the Zimmermann telegram was splashed across the front page of American newspapers. On April 6, 1917, the Congress of the United States declared war on Germany and its allies.
If the underlined word were replaced with the word "typed,” the tone of the excerpt would be
A.) more judgmental.
B.) more optimistic.
C.) less intellectual.
D.) less dramatic.
D.) less dramatic.