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"Two Views of Mount Rushmore"
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"As futile as fighting gravitational force, it is futile attempting to forecast life's course." Which of the following sentences is a correct evaluation of the simile? A. Trying to fight gravity is impossible, so one may as well try to predict the future. B. Trying to fight gravity is impossible, and so is the ability to control one's own life. C. Trying to fight gravity is impossible, and so is trying to predict the future. D. Trying to fight gravity is impossible, so free will does not truly exist.
C. Trying to fight gravity is impossible, and so is trying to predict the future.
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Which of the following represents an accurate statement of the organization of text structure in "Two Views of Mount Rushmore"? A. Comparison and contrast in lines 1-4 B. Sequential order in lines 17-24 C. Order of importance in lines 25-32 D. Problem-solution in lines 47-56
D. Problem-solution in lines 47-56
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Which of the following sentences is an example of assonance? A. Who do you call when your need is great? B. When you need help, or you're running late? C. What do I do when I need help, too? D. If I lost my book, or misplaced my shoe?
C. What do I do when I need help, too?
100
"Cress looked out the window at the storm. Suddenly the electricity went off and the house was dark. Cress couldn't see anything. She went to the kitchen to look for a flashlight." Which of the following sentences does NOT add descriptive details? A. As rain battered against the windows, jagged lightning lit up the night sky. B. Lights blinked on and off, and then went out, leaving the house and the neighborhood completely in the dark. C. Unable to see anything, Cress collided with furniture and stumbled over a plant as she made her way across the living room. D. Once in the kitchen, Cress eventually found the flashlight in the cabinet and shined it around the room and the rest of the house.
D. Once in the kitchen, Cress eventually found the flashlight in the cabinet and shined it around the room and the rest of the house.
100
(1) Laura did go to school even though she was not feeling well. (2) Ben did not mow the lawn because it rained all morning. (3) I did see you go into the house, but I did not say anything. (4) When I do the laundry, I feel like a peasant. Which sentence does NOT use the emphatic form of a verb? A. Sentence 1 B. Sentence 2 C. Sentence 3 D. Sentence 4
D. Sentence 4
200
Which word is not spelled correctly? A. announcer B. salaries C. athletes D. excesive
D. excesive
200
The passage "Two Views of Mount Rushmore" is a chapter in a book. A reader wants to know if the book contains information about Yellowstone. Which part of the book answers this question? A. The title page B. The appendix C. The glossary D. The index
D. The index
200
An author writes a narrative of their childhood during the Great Depression. What is the author's purpose for writing this passage? A. To share what it was like to live during a hard time in America. B. To persuade the reader that a farmer's life is hard. C. To inform the reader about how parental decisions can affect young children. D. To explain the factors that contributed to the Great Depression.
A. To share what it was like to live during a hard time in America.
200
"MAIN IDEA: Far from being a modern invention, libraries have a long and rich history that dates back thousands of years. SUPPORTING DETAILS: 1. Libraries existed in ancient Mesopotamia. 2. Benedictine monks are credited with the innovation of inter-library loans. 3. Johannes Gutenberg perfected the movable type printing process in the 1400s. 4. John Harvard donated books to create what is now the oldest library in America." Based on the main idea of the report, which of the following is NOT an appropriate detail to include? A. Detail 1 B. Detail 2 C. Detail 3 D. Detail 4
C. Detail 3
200
Which of these sentences does NOT use quotation marks correctly? A. Benjamin Franklin once said, "A lie stands on one leg, truth on two." B. The Beatles song "I Want to Hold Your Hand" was recorded in 1963. C. John Steinbeck's novel "The Grapes of Wrath" is set during the Great Depression. D. The article in News magazine was "Confidence Is Up, Spending Is Down."
C. John Steinbeck's novel "The Grapes of Wrath" is set during the Great Depression.
300
"There is no way to tell what the future holds. We are merely beholders as time unfolds" Based on the context clues, what is the meaning of the word BEHOLDERS? A. Victims B. Travelers C. Carriers D. Viewers
D. Viewers
300
Based on the passage, when were workers possibly injured on the Mount Rushmore project? A. Between 1924 and 1927 B. Between 1927 and 1941 C. Between 1941 and 1948 D. Between 1948 and 1998
B. Between 1927 and 1941
300
Which of the following sentences is an opinion? A. If a beach is brightly lit by artificial lighting, however, the baby turtles become confused. B. As a result, many baby turtles wander around the beach, where they are doomed to perish. C. Scientists have found that bright lights along the shoreline deter female turtles from crawling up on the beach, where they must dig their nests. D. This may not sound like a very serious issue, but it can have harmful effects on creatures that rely on moonlight to help them find their way.
D. This may not sound like a very serious issue, but it can have harmful effects on creatures that rely on moonlight to help them find their way.
300
Aaron's homework assignment is to write an informative report about the type of music he enjoys most. Which of the following is an effective topic sentence for Aaron's paragraph? A. I enjoy most types of music, from hip-hop to classical. B. Although I like it, jazz is not one of my favorite music genres. C. I feel happy when I am listening to my favorite music. D. My favorite type of music is classic rock and roll from the 1960s.
D. My favorite type of music is classic rock and roll from the 1960s.
300
Which of the following is a simple sentence with an appositive phrase? A. Since Ms. Li is my neighbor, she looked up from her knitting and waved at me. B. Ms. Li, my neighbor, looked up from her knitting and waved at me. C. Ms. Li is my neighbor who looked up from her knitting to wave at me. D. Ms. Li, who is my neighbor, looked up from her knitting and waved at me.
B. Ms. Li, my neighbor, looked up from her knitting and waved at me.
400
"Having tried unsuccessfully for hours to win the carnival game, Sherine finally decided to throw in the towel." Which of the following correctly explains the idiom THROW IN THE TOWEL? A. Try again B. Ask for help C. Complain D. Give up
D. Give up
400
Which statement is an accurate evaluation of the sequence in the passage? A. The author uses a sequence moving from what is necessary to know to what is interesting to know. B. The author uses a sequence moving from the past to the present. C. The author uses a sequence moving from general to specific. D. The author uses a sequence moving from the most important to the least important.
B. The author uses a sequence moving from the past to the present.
400
An advertisement for the United States Coast Guard said: "Join us now and be a hero! We defend freedom and justice for all! The Coast Guard is a great organization!" Which of the following tools of persuasion is the Coast Guard using? A. Endorsement B. Bandwagon C. Card stacking D. Glittering generalities
D. Glittering generalities
400
"(1) One of the nation's most fascinating archaeological sites, Shuter's Hill, is located in Alexandria, Virginia. (2) As archaeologists slowly scrape away layers of Shuter's Hill, they unearth history in reverse. (3) Underneath it all, experts have found artifacts such as arrowheads and pottery that reveal Native American activities predating the arrival of European settlers. (4) Archaeologists first uncovered remnants of Civil War forts that stood at the site. (5) Below the Civil War artifacts, archaeologists found remnants of several plantation buildings. (6) Among the forts were found pieces of weapons, ammunition, and soldiers' personal belongings. Which of the following represents effective organization for paragraph 2? A. 3,5,4,6 B. 4,6,5,3 C. 5,6,4,3 D. 6,3,4,5
B. 4,6,5,3
400
Which of the following uses correct parallel structure? A. Because men have loud voices and big hands, my cat Scratch is afraid of them; men also walk with heavy footsteps. B. My cat Scratch is afraid of men because they have loud voices, big hands, and heavy footsteps. C. My cat Scratch is afraid of men because they walk with heavy footsteps, have loud voices, and have big hands. D. Because they walk with heavy footsteps, have loud voices, and their hands are big, my cat Scratch is afraid of men.
B. My cat Scratch is afraid of men because they have loud voices, big hands, and heavy footsteps.
500
**USE THE PASSAGE** "Abraham Lincoln, the Great Emancipator, symbolizes the ideals of equality and a national unity." Based on the context, what does the word EMANCIPATOR mean in the above sentence? A. Is open to new ideas B. Shows strong leadership C. Makes sacrifices for his country D. Grants freedom to another
D. Grants freedom to another
500
Which of the following summarizes the main idea of lines 47-62? A. The Sioux hired an architect to carve the head of Chief Crazy Horse because they thought it would enhance the region. B. The two monuments, Mount Rushmore and Chief Crazy Horse, are both beautiful, although quite different from each other. C. Many Native Americans disliked Mount Rushmore, so they hired another sculptor to create a monument to Chief Crazy Horse. D. Both Mount Rushmore and Chief Crazy Horse are popular and successful tourist attractions in South Dakota.
C. Many Native Americans disliked Mount Rushmore, so they hired another sculptor to create a monument to Chief Crazy Horse.
500
[TONY has just stolen an iPod from the mall] JAMAL: I saw you. TONY: I see you, too. JAMAL: I mean, I saw you take that iPod. Tony: What iPod? Based upon the lines, which of the following words accurately evaluates Tony's character? A. Evasive B. Honest C. Probing D. Charming
A. Evasive
500
The first airplane was invented by Wilbur and Orville Wright. Despite mankind's longstanding interest in flight, little progress had been made in aeronautics before 1800. The Wright brothers' major technical activity before flight was bicycle repair and manufacture. Knowledge and experience with bicycles proved valuable to their development of a successful airplane. On December 17, 1903, the Wright Flyer became the first powered machine to achieve flight. All successful airplanes since then have used the basic design elements of the 1903 Wright Flyer. Which of the following does NOT add elaboration? A. Before the Wright brothers, people tried to fly with hot air balloons, kites, airships, and gliders. B. In designing their airplane, the Wrights drew upon bicycle concepts such as balance and wind resistance. C. On December 17, 1903, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, the Wright Flyer became the first powered machine to achieve sustained flight with a pilot aboard. D. From its modest beginnings just a hundred years ago, the airline industry has become a powerful force in the US economy.
D. From its modest beginnings just a hundred years ago, the airline industry has become a powerful force in the US economy.
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Which of the following sentences correctly uses an infinitive as an direct object? A. To get into a very good college was the reason why Amy studied hard. B. Wanting to get into a very good college made Amy study hard. C. Amy studied hard so she could get into a very good college. D. By studying hard, Amy managed to get into a very good college.
D. By studying hard, Amy managed to get into a very good college.