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Organizational Structure
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Author's Purpose & Audience
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When we notice words such as "meanwhile", "afterward", "before", or "previously" an author is letting us know the order in which events happen. A paragraph that mostly uses these key words is arranged in what structural form? (A) cause and effect (B) compare and contrast (C) sequence of events (D) problem and solution
What is (C) sequence of events.
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Ad for Petey's Peanut Butter: (1) Try Petey's Organic Peanut Butter, and you'll never go back to your old brand. (2) Just ask Farmer Bob: "Hi, I'm Farmer Bob, and you can take it from me, Petey's is the only peanut butter that uses genuine organically grown peanuts. And besides, it's just plain yummy!" (3) So come on and try Petey's. Everybody's trying it! You wouldn't want to miss out now, would you? (4) Rumor has it, even the president of the U. S. of A. eats the stuff! Which of the segments of the ad above is an example of the testimonial form of propaganda? (A) Segment 1 (B) Segment 2 (C) Segment 3 (D) Segment 4
What is (B) Segment 2.
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Frightful Family Fun Table of Contents Chapter 1: Jack O. Lantern 1 Chapter 2: Crafty Black Cats 10 Chapter 3: Witches and Their Brew 32 Chapter 4: "Wear" Wolves 57 Chapter 5: Batty Decorators 95 Chapter 6: Ghoulish Gamers 116 An idea for an adult costume would probably be found on page (A) page 116. (B) page 57. (C) page 95. (D) page 10.
What is (B) Page 57.
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Which of the following is a fact? (A) I'm the smartest student in the fifth grade (B) I received a 98% on the reading test (C) Reading is very easy (D) Gary Paulsen is my favorite author.
What is (B) I received a 98% on the reading test.
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Although there is evidence of passport-like documents dating back to around 450 B.C., there wasn't a set of guidelines for them until the 1980s. These keys to exploring the world come in several different types. Ordinary passports are issued to tourists for travel. Official passports are given to government workers for job-related travel. Diplomatic passports are issued to diplomats, and emergency passports might be distributed if a person loses his or her passport and there is not time to get a replacement. Which audience would most likely find this passage interesting? (A) foreign actors (B) doctors (C) tourists (D) flight attendants
What is (C) tourists.
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The storm came out of nowhere, it seemed. Sally rushed to find shelter off of the street. She found herself under the overhang of a convenience store. As she wiped the water out of her eyes, she noticed a nice-looking gentleman standing next to her. They began to talk about the storm, about New York, about fate. Soon, Sally had a date with the handsome man. Her new suede shoes were ruined, but it was worth it! How is the passage above mainly organized? (A) compare and contrast (B) process/procedural (C) pro/con (D) cause and effect
What is (D) cause and effect.
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This advertisement contains a picture of a cute dog and the words, "I'll love you forever . . . if you take me home with you!" This ad brought to you by Darlington Animal Shelter. All proceeds go to helping domestic animals find homes. The purpose of the ad is to convince people to adopt a pet. What technique does the creator of the ad use to convey this? (A) appealing to a viewer’s fears (B) playing on a viewer’s insecurities (C) playing on a viewer’s sense of justice (D) appealing to a viewer’s emotions
What is (D) appealing to a viewer's emotions.
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At the time of America's beginning, the right to vote was generally limited to white males. Many states also limited voting rights to those who owned land. Over the years, voting rights were expanded to give all adult Americans the right to vote. Still, only about half of all Americans vote in big elections. from We the People by Lowi, Ginsberg, and Weir Based on the chapter summary above, what topic was covered in this chapter? (A) Presidents (B) Ocean life (C) Voting (D) Political parties
What is (C) Voting.
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Generally, people eat at least three meals a day. The morning meal is called breakfast because sleep prevents eating; hence, an involuntary fast occurs during sleep. This fast is broken by the first meal. Some believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A healthy meal at the beginning of the day can help provide the body with the nutrients needed to encourage clear thinking and concentration in students. Studies have shown that people who skip out on breakfast are more likely to overeat at other meals throughout the day. Which of these is a fact? (A) Most kids agree that breakfast is their favorite meal of the day. (B) Breakfast is healthiest when it includes milk and sugar-free cereal. (C) The breakfast meal is typically the first meal of the day. (D) Athletes eat only oatmeal, or porridge, for breakfast.
What is (C) The breakfast meal is typically the first meal of the day.
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It's New! It's Refreshing! It's Healthy! This is the best drink in the whole world! This smoothie is so good that it will keep you coming back for more. It is made of fresh fruits, milk, and natural sugars. If you drink this smoothie, you will do better at school and remain focused. Why not try one today? The first one is on us! This passage would most likely be found in (A) a textbook on fruits. (B) an advertisement. (C) an essay on smoothies. (D) a newspaper article.
What is (B) an advertisement.
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How should you order the steps in your recipe to make sure the pizza is created exactly the way you want? (A) order of importance (B) chronological order (C) alphabetical order (D) reverse order
What is (B) chronological order.
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In 1932, Adolf Hitler made the following statement to the German people. "The streets of our country are in turmoil. The universities are filled with students rebelling and rioting. Communists are seeking to destroy our country. Russia is threatening us with her might, and the Republic is in danger. Yes—danger from within and without. We need law and order! Without it our nation cannot survive." Which common propaganda technique did Hitler use in this statement? (A) Name Calling (link to something negative) (B) Testimonial (expert or famous endorser) (C) Fear (warning of disastrous consequences) (D) Bandwagon (everybody's doing it)
What is (C) Fear (warning of disastrous consequences)
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The following annotations appeared at the end of Sam's social studies textbook chapter: For Further Reading Alexander, George. Political Parties in Action. University of Chicago Press, Chicago 1999. Bay, Mary. History of the Democratic Party. Cambridge University Press, New York, 2001. For what purpose did the author of Sam's book include these notations? (A) To give readers a place to look for more information (B) To give readers a list of his favorite books (C) To show what sources he used to write the textbook (D) To show what authors he quoted from during the chapter
What is (A) To give readers a place to look for more information.
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Uno, a crowd favorite at the prestigious 2008 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, was named Best in Show, becoming the first beagle to win the highest prize in 132 years of U.S. canine championship history. Which of these is an opinion? (A) The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show has a 132-year history in the United States. (B) A beagle is the first breed to have won top prize in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. (C) The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is the most prestigious event held each year. (D) Uno was named Best in Show at the 2008 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
What is (C) The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is the most prestigious event held each year.
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Watch the tides roll in and out from your own magnificent room at Sunburst Resorts. At Sunburst Resorts, we offer you three locations just a few steps away from Kauai's famed beaches. Each of our bungalows features a lavish, yet comfortable, interior that will make you feel right at home in Hawaii. In addition, enjoy our open-air spa where you can get our signature massages and facials. You can have a massage while the pleasant ocean breeze flows over your skin. So don't hesitate one more moment—come to Sunburst Resorts. What is the author's purpose for writing this passage? (A) to persuade tourists to visit the resort (B) to entertain the reader with a narrative (C) to describe Hawaii's natural landscape (D) to inform tourists about Kauai's beaches
What is (A) to persuade tourists to visit the resort.
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The city of Taylor has fifteen public swimming pools. In the past, plenty of lifeguards have been available for staffing the pools through the summer. This year, however, Taylor has a problem: not enough certified lifeguards have applied to work. The city has started advertising in the newspaper for retirees to consider becoming certified lifeguards. Retired people in good physical condition will be trained and certified by the city for free if they will agree to work 10 hours per week at a city pool. The passage above uses what organizational structure? (A) sequence (B) description (C) problem and solution (D) compare and contrast
What is (C) problem and solution.
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It's Friday afternoon and Jason is getting ready to leave work. He's just packing up his briefcase when his buddy Marcus stops by his cubicle. "Hey, Jason, are you coming with us to the Rangers-Yankees game tonight?" "Nah, I really need to get home. It's my turn to make dinner for the kids." "Aw, c'mon! It's Friday! You've been working hard all week. You deserve a break! Besides, the guys are countin' on you. They're waitin' to hear you tell the story of that guy who tried to sell you stock in some defunct company. You can't just go home." What technique is Marcus using to try to get Jason to go to the game? (A) peer pressure (B) loaded words (C) testimonial (D) stereotypes
What is (A) peer pressure.
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Basic sentence patterns, 19-20 Book titles, 155 Brackets, 100 Capitalization, 70 Colon, 74 Comma in dates, 47-48, 140 in direct address, 45 misuse of, 37-38 Compound sentence, 73 Contractions, 129 Dash for emphasis, 91 in place of colon, 86 to indicate interruption, 55 with series, 87, 92 Dependent clause, (see subordinate clause) Dialogue, 135 On which page would a reader locate information on using dashes in place of colons? (A) 91 (B) 92 (C) 55 (D) 86
What is (D) 86.
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Which statement from the passage contains a fact and an opinion? (A) "The beautiful music Guaraldi created for the Peanuts series continues to be sold in many stores worldwide, although his untimely death at 47 was over 30 years ago." (B) "His most recognized tune is 'Linus and Lucy' from A Charlie Brown Christmas, a song which is known by fans worldwide as the musical signature of the Peanuts franchise." (C) "Guaraldi graduated from Lincoln High School, attended San Francisco State College, and served as an Army cook in the Korean War." (D) "Though he was best known for composing the music for the popular animated Peanuts television holiday specials, he was a Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist prior to the Peanuts series."
What is (A) "The beautiful music Guaraldi created for the Peanuts series continues to be sold in many stores worldwide, although his untimely death at 47 was over 30 years ago."
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Mya has decided to write a five minute speech for her Oral Communication class. Her teacher said the speech has to be informative and hold the interest of her ninth grade classmates. Which of these topics fits Mya's purpose and audience? (A) "The Importance of Parental Involvement" (B) "The History and Discovery of Trigonometry" (C) "How to Get Your Kids to Eat More Veggies" (D) "The Dangers of Vending Machine Snacks"
What is (D) "The Dangers of Vending Machine Snacks."
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The Pony Express started as a way for people to receive and send mail and messages. It worked a whole lot differently compared to the way people now send email or text messages. First, a young rider would grab a mailbag then jump on a horse and ride for ten miles at top speed. Then, he would jump on a fresh horse and keep going. He would change horses seven times, and then he would pass the mailbag to another rider, who would keep on riding another seven horses for another seventy miles until he reached the next rider! This exchange would happen until the rider reached the mail or message recipient. The selection above uses its text structure... (A) to explain the steps the Pony Express riders took to deliver mail. (B) to explain how riders made a career working for the Pony Express. (C) to show how the riders of the Pony Express were physically fit. (D) to illustrate how adventurous the riders of the Pony Express were.
(A) to explain the steps the Pony Express riders took to deliver mail.
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A TV commercial shows the main street of a small town. Down the street comes a wagon with a bunch of happy people on it, and a giant cereal box of Cheerios and the words "New and Improved" on it. The townspeople all come out of their houses, laughing and yelling, and following the wagon down the street. They all end up at a big park eating bowls of cereal, and raving about the new improved flavor. What is this ad designed to make the reader feel? (A) Embarrassed because everyone's laughing and acting silly (B) Unsure whether you should keep eating the old Cheerios or get this new one (C) Happy whenever you eat Cheerios (D) Left out if you don't join the "Band Wagon" and buy the new improved cereal
What is (D) Left out if you don't join the "Band Wagon" and buy the new improved cereal.
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This group of speeches and essays was put together carefully. It is for students studying modern public address, political speech, or speechwriting. It is also useful for any class in which speech texts will be read. Each chapter in this book includes speeches that share a common purpose. In what section of a book would the paragraph above appear? (A) Chapter summary (B) Glossary (C) Appendix (D) Preface
What is (D) Preface.
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Chess is an ancient strategy game that some believe originated in India. It is played by two individuals on an 8x8 inches, two-tone grid. The objective is to maneuver one's pieces so as to trap the opposing king in "checkmate." In the book, Chess for Beginners, you will not only learn to play chess, but you will learn to master it in two weeks. An opinion expressed by the author is (A) chess is an old tactics game that may have begun in India. (B) the purpose of the game is to capture the other player's king. (C) using the book Chess for Beginners will make anyone a chess master. (D) chess is a game for two players using a small, multi-colored board.
What is (C) using the book Chess for Beginners will make anyone a chess master.
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Motown Records celebrated its 50th anniversary on January 12, 2009. This history making label was founded by Berry Gordy. It became well-known for its distinctive blend of pop and soul music known as the "Motown Sound." The label, originally called Tamla Records, was started with an $800 loan from Gordy's family members. Berry Gordy officially launched Motown Records on April 4, 1960. The label got its name from its hometown Detroit, Michigan. Detroit is called the "Motor City" because the "Big Three," —Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler—automotive companies are located there. During its five decade history, the label featured legendary artists like Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5, and Boys II Men. Current acts include soul singers India.Arie, Erykah Badu, and actress Lindsay Lohan. The author expects the reader to believe that (A) Lindsay Lohan wants to leave Motown. (B) Stevie Wonder was Motown's biggest act. (C) Motown is an important record label. (D) Berry Gordy never paid his family back.
What is (C) Stevie Wonder was Motown's biggest act.