Sentence Corrections
Select the response to fill in the blank.
Automobile ______ Henry Ford was born July 30, 1863, on his family's farm in what is present-day Dearborn, Michigan.
A manufakturer
B Manufactur
C manufacturer
D Manufacturur
C manufacturer
What is the most effective way to combine the following sentences?
F He retuned to his room, where he could not sleep, at the National Hotel after midnight.
G He returned to his room at the National Hotel after midnight, but could not sleep.
H He returned to his room at the National Hotel after midnight, where later in the evening he could not sleep.
J He returned to his room, at the National Hotel after midnight and could not sleep.
J He returned to his room, at the National Hotel after midnight and could not sleep.
Which of these arguments made my the author is based on faulty reasoning?
A school dress codes unfairly target some students. (paragraph 1).
B Many proponents of school dress codes say that the purpose of dress codes is to keep kids safe and help them focus on learning. (paragraph 2)
C Students need to learn how to express themselves and showcase their culture with pride. (paragraph 3)
D If schools do away with dress codes, they will not only be giving students the opportunity to express their individuality; they will ensure that students are learning about the cultures of others. (paragraph 3)
D If schools do away with dress codes, they will not only be giving students the opportunity to express their individuality; they will ensure that students are learning about the cultures of others. (paragraph 3)
Excerpt from The Promise of Baseball
1 (1) The United States and baseball, having grown up together, share a fundamental belief: anyone who works hard enough can achieve the American dream and play shortstop. (2) And, for a nation of immigrants, learning to play or becoming a fan created a sense of belonging in the new land. (3) As an industrial powerhouse, the United States mass-produced baseballs, invented mass sports media, and amassed a collection of grandstands. (4) All of these efforts led to baseball becoming a regular pastime. (5) Organized baseball offered players more than healthy recreation; it offered a chance at a better life.
What is the most likely reason that baseball became important to many immigrants?
Select TWO correct answers.
A. It created more jobs and opportunities.
B. It helped them to have a sense of belonging.
C. It was a way to get in shape and have fun.
D. It helped to establish their identity as an American.
E. It was a sport that required hard work.
A. It created more jobs and opportunities.
B. It helped them to have a sense of belonging.
What is the key word (s) in the following sentence?
Which sentence best shows the author’s attitude toward baseball?
attitude
Punctuation is missing after Lincoln in sentence 25. To fix this error, which of the following should be inserted?
In the darkness, Booth threatened to kill Lincoln "Now, by God, I'll put him through."
A comma
B period
C colon
D semicolon
A comma
Homework Reality Check
1 (1) The idea that in order for students to be academically successful they must spend time outside of the school day studying answering questions, and memorizing facts has been a long-championed belief.
2 However, the reality is that while most research shows that students who complete homework do better at school, there isn’t any evidence that supports the fact that those students are doing better because of the homework they completed.
3 The correlation between homework and school success may just be that students that are more motivated to complete homework are also more motivated in their classes at school.
4 Homework has also been linked to sleep loss, depression, unhealthy levels of stress, and decreased motivation in class. In fact, the reality is that homework is an outdated practice of the past. The time to stop giving homework is now!
What is the author’s main goal in writing this article?
A. To relate the research findings about the impact of homework on students
B. To discuss the benefits that completing homework has on students’ classwork
C. To describe how the skills needed to complete homework are lacking
D. To argue that schools need to change their homework policies
D. To argue that schools need to change their homework policies
****DAILY DOUBLE!!!**** WORTH 400 POINTS
Work is for School Not for Home
1 After school should be a time for family, friends, and being a kid. Currently, this is not the reality for many students. If teachers stopped assigning homework, then families would spend more time together. Everyone knows that all kids hate homework!
2 (1) Homework prevents kids from being kids. (2) It takes time away from kids being able to play with friends, spend time with their families, and to just be kids.
(3) Recently, Dr. Robin Smith said, “Completing homework at home also creates extra stress and tension between students and their parents.” (4) This causes students and parents to experience extra stress and anxiety.”3 Home is a place for families to spend time together. Teachers and principals, please take the WORK out of homes!
The author most likely thinks that people will read his article because they -
A. hated homework and school when they were a kid
B. want to make sure that schools and teachers are doing what is best for kids
C. believe that it is important for students to complete homework
D. are interested in learning more about the stress experienced by students and parents
B. want to make sure that schools and teachers are doing what is best for kids
Which sentence best shows the author’s attitude toward baseball?
A. And, for a nation of immigrants, learning to play or becoming a fan created a sense of belonging in the new land. (paragraph 1)
B. As an industrial powerhouse, the United States mass-produced baseballs, invented mass sports
media, and amassed a collection of grandstands. (paragraph 1)
C. All of these efforts led to baseball becoming a regular pastime. (paragraph 1)
D. Organized baseball offered players more than healthy recreation; it offered a chance at a better
life. (paragraph 1)
A. And, for a nation of immigrants, learning to play or becoming a fan created a sense of belonging in the new land. (paragraph 1)
(1) The idea that in order for students to be academically successful they must spend time outside of the school day studying answering questions, and memorizing facts has been a long-championed belief.
What change should be made in sentence 1?
A. Change students to student’s
B. Change they to them
C. Insert a comma after studying
D. Delete the comma after questions
C. Insert a comma after studying
(2) Reynolds found inspiration in rap and began writing poetry at 9 years old. (3) Indeed, he was 17 years old when he finally read a book from cover to cover.
The author has not used the most effective transition in sentence 3. Which of the following could replace Indeed in this sentence?
A. Afterward,
B. However,
C. Furthermore,
D. Likewise,
B. However,
Excerpt from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
1 (1) Uncle Henry sat upon the doorstep and looked anxiously at the sky, which was even grayer than usual. (2) Dorothy stood in the door with Toto in her arms and looked at the sky to. (3) Aunt Em was washing the dishes.
2 Suddenly, Uncle Henry stood up.
3 “There’s a cyclone coming, Em,” he called to his wife. “I’ll go look after the stock.” Then he ran toward the sheds where the cows and horses were kept.
4 Aunt Em dropped her work and came to the door. With a glance, she knew of the danger close at hand.
5 “Quick, Dorothy!” she screamed. “Run for the cellar!”
Which details should be included in a complete summary of the story?
Select TWO correct answers.
A. The sheds are where Uncle Henry keeps the horses and cows.
B. Em is Uncle Henry’s wife.
C. Uncle Henry shouted that a cyclone was coming.
D. Aunt Em was doing the dishes.
E. Aunt Em and Dorothy ran to the cellar.
C. Uncle Henry shouted that a cyclone was coming.
E. Aunt Em and Dorothy ran to the cellar.
Which of the following is the author’s call to action?
A. Everyone knows that all kids hate homework! (paragraph 1)
B. Homework prevents kids from being kids. (paragraph 2)
C. Home is a place for families to spend time together. (paragraph 3)
D. Teachers and principals, please take the WORK out of homes! (paragraph 3)
D. Teachers and principals, please take the WORK out of homes! (paragraph 3)
Which sentence from the selection reveals that Reynolds is dedicated to writing?
Select TWO correct answers.
A. Jason Reynolds was born on December 6, 1983, in Washington, D.C. (paragraph 1)
B. Over the next two decades, he published several poetry collections before publishing his first
novel, When I Was the Greatest, in 2014. (paragraph 2)
C. Reynolds won the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent for this first work of prose. (paragraph 2)
D. He then followed this achievement by writing seven novels in four years. (paragraph 2)
E. Jason Reynolds is the 2020-2021 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. (paragraph 3)
B. Over the next two decades, he published several poetry collections before publishing his first
D. He then followed this achievement by writing seven novels in four years. (paragraph 2)
(2) On his meeting with him for the second time, he was still much alarmed, but not to the same extent as at first
What change should be made in sentence 2?
A. Remove the comma after time
B. Change alarmed to alarms
C. Change extent to extint
D. Insert a period after first
D. Insert a period after first
(1) The United States and baseball, having grown up together, share a fundamental belief: anyone who works hard enough can acheive the American dream and play shortstop.
What change should be made in sentence 1?
A. Change baseball to Baseball
B. Change anyone to any one
C. Change acheive to achieve
D. Insert a comma after dream
C. Change acheive to achieve
What is the BEST summary of the story?
A. Dorothy and Uncle Henry had been watching the gray sky while Aunt Em had been doing the dishes. While Dorothy held Toto, Uncle Henry went to secure the horses and cows in the sheds. A cyclone was coming.
B. Uncle Henry watched the gray sky and then warned everyone of the cyclone that was approaching. Aunt Em and Dorothy stopped what they were doing and raced for the safety of the cellar while Uncle Henry secured the horses and cows in the shed.
C. Aunt Em and Dorothy stopped what they were doing because the weather was very dangerous. Uncle Henry headed for the sheds. Aunt Em told Dorothy to run.
D. A cyclone was coming and so everyone had to work together to stay safe. This meant Aunt Em had to stop doing the dishes and Uncle Henry had to go protect the horses and cows.
B. Uncle Henry watched the gray sky and then warned everyone of the cyclone that was approaching. Aunt Em and Dorothy stopped what they were doing and raced for the safety of the cellar while Uncle Henry secured the horses and cows in the shed.
Work is for School Not for Home
1 (1) After school should be a time for family, friends, and being a kid. (2) Currently, this is not the reality for many students. (3) If teacher’s stopped assigning homework, then families would spend more time together. (4) Everyone knows that all kids hate homework!
2 Homework prevents kids from being kids. It takes time away from kids being able to play with friends, spend time with their families, and to just be kids. Recently,
Dr. Robin Smith said, “Completing homework at home also creates extra stress and tension between students and their parents.” This causes students and parents to experience extra stress and anxiety.”
3 Home is a place for families to spend time together. Teachers and principals, please take the WORK out of homes!
In this article, the author claims that -
A. homework negatively impacts students and should be eliminated
B. homework is necessary and part of the school experience
C. kids should not be required to complete extra work because their parents cannot help them
D. homework requires students and parents to spend additional time together
A. homework negatively impacts students and should be eliminated
Which sentence from the selection best shows that people recognize Reynold’s accomplishments?
A. Indeed, he was 17 years old when he finally read a book from cover to cover. (paragraph 1)
B. Reynolds won the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent for his first work of prose.
(paragraph 2)
C. Reynolds, who regularly talks about his journey from reluctant reader to award-winning author,
will redirect his focus as ambassador by listening to students and empowering them to share their
own personal stories. (paragraph 3)
D. Washington, D.C. is Reynold’s current home. (paragraph 3)
B. Reynolds won the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent for his first work of prose.
(paragraph 2)
1 NORA: Oh, my goodness! My husband has been made manager of the bank!
2 MRS. LINDE: You’re husband? What good luck!
What change should be made in line 2?
A. Change You’re to Your
B. Change husband to Husband
C. Change luck to luckily
D. Change What to what
A. Change You’re to Your
Read the following sentence.
If ______ stopped assigning homework, then families would spend more time together.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
A teachers
B teacher's
C teachers'
D teacher
A teachers
(2) Dorothy stood in the door with Toto in her arms and looked at the sky to.
How should sentence 2 be changed?
A. Change her to its
B. Change sky to Sky
C. Change to to too
D. Add a comma after arms
C. Change to to too
If the author's main goal is to argue that schools need to change their homework policies, which of the following sentence support this?
A The correlation between homework and school success may just be that students that are more motivated to complete homework are also more motivated in their classes at school. (paragraph 3)
B. Homework has also been linked to sleep loss, depression, unhealthy levels of stress, and decreased motivation in class. (paragraph 4)
C. In fact, the reality is that homework is an outdated practice of the past. (paragraph 4)
D. The time to stop giving homework is now! (paragraph 4)
B. Homework has also been linked to sleep loss, depression, unhealthy levels of stress, and decreased motivation in class. (paragraph 4)
Excerpt from Once by The Pacific
The shattered water made a misty din.
Great waves looked over others coming in,
And thought of doing something to the shore
That water never did to land before.
5 The clouds were low and hairy in the skies,
Like locks blown forward in the gleam of eyes.
Which lines from the poem best help the reader imagine the sky?
Select TWO correct answers.
A. The shattered water made a misty din. (line 1)
B. Great waves looked over others coming in, (line 2)
C. And thought of doing something to the shore, (line 3)
D. The clouds were low and hairy in the skies, (line 5)
E. Like locks blown forward in the gleam of eyes. (line 6)
D. The clouds were low and hairy in the skies, (line 5)
E. Like locks blown forward in the gleam of eyes. (line 6)
Excerpt from A Doll’s House
1 NORA: Oh, my goodness! My husband has been made manager of the bank!
2 MRS. LINDE: You’re husband? What good luck!
3 NORA: Yes, tremendous! He is to take up his work in the bank at the New Year, and then he will have a big salary and lots of commissions. For the future, we can live quite differently—we can do just as we like. I feel so
relieved and so happy. It will be splendid to have heaps of money and not need to have any anxiety, won’t it?
4 MRS. LINDE: Yes, I think it would be delightful to have what one needs.
5 NORA: No, not only what one needs but heaps and heaps of money.
What can the reader infer about Mrs. Linde and Nora?
A They both agree that having more money in life is what matters.
B. They do not agree on the benefits of Nora’s husband’s promotion.
C. They are both upset about Nora’s husband getting this promotion.
D. They are enemies of each other.
B. They do not agree on the benefits of Nora’s husband’s promotion.