Passage 1: Manners Through the Ages
Read the dictionary entry for the word convention.
convention \kən-věn'shan\ noun
1. a formal meeting of a group
2. a rule of conduct or behavior
3. an agreement between nations
4. a contract made legally
Which definition best matches the way conventions is used in paragraph 4?
A Definition 1
B Definition 2
C Definition 3
D Definition 4
What is answer choice...
B-Definition 2 (a rule of conduct or behavior)
The author of "Sandra's Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town" wrote the blog post mainly to -
A convince people that table manners make life more pleasant for everyone
B compare customs in China to customs in the US
C share a story about attending a company picnic with her family
D explain steps that should be followed when eating with others
What is answer choice...
A- convince people that table manners make life more pleasant for everyone
Which idea is addressed in both texts?
A When table manners were first practiced
B How bad table manners have consequences
C Why table manners vary according to place and situation
D Why bad table manners affected formal events
What is the answer choice...
B How bad table manners have consequences
Nelson has not effectively introduced the setting. What sentence could Nelson add between sentences 1 and 2?
A Jack was always starving when he left the table.
B Jack never finished his homework until the last minute.
C Jack's mother was not known for her cooking.
D Jack and his sister were constantly fighting at the table.
What is the answer choice...
D-Jack and his sister were constantly fighting at the table.
Which sentence could be added to provide more structure to the end of the introduction paragraph?
A You should be aware of your table manners no matter where you are.
B Just like the people, foods across the globe have different flavors.
C Chewing with your mouth closed is acceptable in many countries.
D Table manners vary in different countries.
What is answer choice...
D-Table manners vary in different countries.
The author organizes the text by -
A describing a problem and a solution
B explaining a cause and effect relationship
C comparing and contrasting ideas
D describing a sequence of changes over time
What is answer choice...
D describing a sequence of changes over time
Which is an anecdote?
A A company picnic
B A research topic
C Cultural differences
D Technology uses
What is answer choice...
A- A company picnic
Look at the big ideas below: Decide whether the big idea can be found in passage#1 ("Manners Through the Ages"), passage#2 ("Sandra's Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town"), or in both passages for each big idea.
IDEA#1: A lack of table manners is a problem.
IDEA#2: In the 1800s, table manners were complicated.
IDEA#3: Table manners may continue to change.
What is...
IDEA#1: Passage 2- "Sandra's Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town"
IDEA#2: Both
IDEA#3: Passage 1- "Manners Through the Ages"
Nelson wants to strengthen the time order structure of his text. Which transition could Nelson add to the beginning of sentence 9?
A Tomorrow
B Before Jack sat down
C The next night
D After dinner
What is answer choice...
C- The next night
Jimena needs a better transition at the beginning of sentence 7. Which transition should replace Therefore?
A Besides
B Clearly
C Even so
D Similarly
What is answer choice...
D-Similarly
Which details from the text support the idea that table manners have changed greatly since the 15th century? Select TWO correct answers.
A Even in a king's palace, meals were not elegant. (paragraph 1)
B Spoons were common, but forks and napkins were not. (paragraph 1)
C They picked up meat with their fingers or speared it with their knives. (paragraph 1)
D Once they were at the table, it was more polite to cut small pieces of bread and meat, rather than grab huge hunks of the food. (paragraph 2)
E After eating, they were not supposed to wipe their faces on the tablecloth. (paragraph 3)
What are answer choices...
B and C
B Spoons were common, but forks and napkins were not. (paragraph 1)
C They picked up meat with their fingers or speared it with their knives. (paragraph 1)
Who is the intended audience of Sandra's blog?
A The people who attended the company picnic
B Experts in manners
C Her classmates
D Adults
What is answer choice...
C- her classmates
What is one difference in the main focus of the two texts?
A "Manners Through the Ages" describes manners for certain groups of people, while "Sandra's Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town" provides manners appropriate for everyone.
B "Manners Through the Ages" gives the reasons for bad manners throughout history, while "Sandra's Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town" shares why people ignore manners today.
C "Manners Through the Ages" describes manners during several time periods, while "Sandra's Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town" addresses why manners are important in current times.
D "Manners Through the Ages" argues that manners were more important long ago, while "Sandra's Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town” tells why manners are different throughout the world.
What is answer choice...
C- "Manners Through the Ages" describes manners during several time periods, while "Sandra's Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town" addresses why manners are important in current times.
Nelson needs to clarify the action between sentences 9 and 10. What transition could be added to the beginning of sentence 10?
A When Jack laughed until milk came out of his mouth
B As Jack filled his plate with macaroni
C While Amelia watched in silence
D Since dinner had just begun
What is the answer choice...
A-When Jack laughed until milk came out of his mouth
Jimena would like to insert a transition in sentence 12. What is the most effective transition to add after People in Chile?
A also
B definitely
C however
D therefore
What is answer choice...
C-however
Which conclusion can be drawn about both the 15th century and 18th century?
A People observed polite manners only during formal occasions.
B People ate together with family members at every meal.
C There were no rules for how children should behave at dinner.
D There were expectations for how people should conduct themselves at meals.
What is answer choice: D
There were expectations for how people should conduct themselves at meals.
Which sentence from the blog post expresses the author's claim?
A I was happy when the meal was over! (paragraph 1)
B Still, everyone should know and follow some basic rules each time they eat at the table. (paragraph 3)
C In some countries, like America, it is considered rude to burp after eating. (paragraph 4)
D It's rude to ignore real people and focus on a small screen. (paragraph 6)
What is answer choice...
B- Still, everyone should know and follow some basic rules each time they eat at the table. (paragraph 3)
Read these sentences from paragraph 3 of "Manners Through the Ages."
Much like today, people looked down on messy eaters. Diners were not supposed to spill food, shovel it into their mouths, or talk while they chewed.
Which sentence from "Sandra's Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town" best shows that the author of the blog post agrees?
A Bad manners make people uncomfortable. (paragraph 3)
B It's true that manners sometimes depend on the place and the situation. (paragraph 4)
C Many manners experts agree that cell phones are making people less polite.. (paragraph 6)
D Just as with other types of behaviors, table manners require thought. (paragraph 7)
What is answer choice...
A- Bad manners make people uncomfortable.
The text ends abruptly and leaves the reader wondering what happens next. Which sentence should Nelson add to the end of his text?
A Amelia enjoyed washing the dishes after dinner.
B "Uh-oh," Jack thought, "I'd better use my best table manners."
C Jack laughed again with his mouth full of corn.
D "Now, finish your macaroni before you go outside to play."
What is answer choice...
B-"Uh-oh," Jack thought, "I'd better use my best table manners."
Which transition should be added to the beginning of sentence 13?
A Different from what most believe
B As you might expect
C After all
D If you think about it
What is answer choice...
B-As you might expect
Two Part Question: You must answer both questions correctly to get the points.
What is the structure of the passage, "Manners Through the Ages" and how does the structure help the reader understand more about manners?
What is...
Part 1-Structure: Sequential/Chronological
Part 2: This structure helps the reader understand more about table manners by describing how they changed throughout time (from the 15th century, 18th century, and today).
Read this sentence from paragraph 5 of "Sandra's Blog: Growing Up in a Small Town."
Cultural differences aside, the key to good manners is thinking about how others feel.
How does this sentence support the author's purpose? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
WHAT IS ONE WAY TO CORRECTLY RESTATE THIS PROMPT?
What is...
This sentence supports the author's purpose by...
This sentence supports the author's purpose because...
This sentence emphasizes the author's purpose that table manners are important because...
After reading “Manners Through the Ages” and “Sandra’s Blog,” do you think having good table manners is still highly important today, or are they not as important as they used to be?
WHAT IS ONE WAY TO CORRECTLY RESTATE THIS PROMPT?
What is...
Having good table manners is still highly important today because...
After reading both passages, I believe that having good table manners is still highly important because...
In my opinion, table manners are not as important as they used to be because...
In my opinion, having good table manners is still highly important today because...
SCR/ECR Prompt:
How does the mother’s new "pig" rule change the way Jack might act during dinner? Use one piece of evidence from the text to support your answer.
Restate, Answer, and Cite one piece of evidence
(Students may receive points if answer is close to the following)
What is...
The mother’s new pig rule will change how Jack acts because he will probably stop being gross so he doesn't have to do extra work. The text says, "Whoever has the pig when the meal is over has to wash the dishes." This shows that if Jack keeps acting like a pig, he will be the one stuck cleaning up.
Which sentence should Jimena add after sentence 21 to improve the conclusion of her paper?
A Using good table manners will cause your parents, grandparents, and teachers to be proud.
B But where you are eating is just as important as how you are eating!
C If you don't use good table manners, you will not be invited for meals.
D Which table manners are most important to you?
What is answer choice...
B-But where you are eating is just as important as how you are eating!