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What kind of structure is used when a story moves from beginning to end? Chronological, Cause and Effect, Problem-Solution
Chronological
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What was Shakespeare's purpose of writing Much Ado about Nothing? To entertain, to persuade, to inform
To entertain
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What is the meaning of the word "impels" in the following sentence?... "So if there is a destructive instinct that impels men to war, it is a weak one and often requires a great deal of help." A. Discourages B. Drives C. Opens
B. Drives
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When I was growing up, one of the places I enjoyed most was the cherry tree in the back yard. Behind the yard was an alley and then more houses. Every summer when the cherries began to ripen, I used to spend hours high in the tree, picking and eating the sweet, sun-warmed cherries. Winter was never a happy time for me. My mother always worried about my falling out of the tree, but I never did. But I had some competition for the cherries — flocks of birds that enjoyed them as much as I did and would perch all over the tree, devouring the fruit whenever I wasn't there. I used to wonder why the grown-ups never ate any of the cherries; but actually when the birds and I had finished, there weren't many left. Which sentence is off topic?
Behind the yard was an alley and then more houses.
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What does the word "emitted" mean in the following sentence? "The water emitted from the pipe." A. to give forth B. concealed C. demanded
A. to give forth
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You recently wrote a letter to Mrs. Sachs, thanking her for helping your classmates and you this semester. Who is your intended audience? Ms. Grimes, Your classmates and yourself, Mrs. Sachs
Mrs. Sachs
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How would you describe the tone in the following sentence?... "I watched her as she floated down their stairwell, an aire about her that radiated her noble status." A. Mocking B. Sad C. Admiring
C. Admiring
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What is the meaning of the word "Delved" in the below sentence?... "Angie devled into her pocket for some loose change." Lost, Rummaged, Revealed
Rummaged
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The most appropriate place to define how you feel about the death penalty in an essay about the death penalty would be… Thesis statement, Conclusion, Second body paragraph, First body paragraph
Thesis statement
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What is the least relevant to explore in a research essay about the care of keeping a vegetable garden? Where the cheapest seeds may be purchased, the type of tools that should be used, the amount of sunlight and water
Where the cheapest seeds may be purchased
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Which point of view is not written from a personal view, but from an unbiased, all knowing source? First person limited, Third person limited, Third person omniscient
Third person omniscient
300
Read the following excerpt, and then decide what the author's purpose is... "What they talked of all evening long, no one remembered the next day. It wasn't important to anyone what the adults talked about; it was only imprtant that the sounds came and went over the delicate ferns that bordered the porch on three sides..." a. to entertain readers with a fond memory b. to persuade readers to live more simply c. to inform readers about their family tree
A. To entertain readers with a fond memory
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Which of the following suffixes means "space"? Sub-, Astro-, Inter-
Astro-
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Select the appropriate way to combine the below sentences. "In Georgia, drivers may turn right at a red light. This is allowed to occur only if he or she has yielded to oncoming traffic first." A. right at a red light, however he or she must yield B. right at a red light, furthermore he or she must yeild C. right at a red light, therefore he or she
A. right at a red light, however he or she must yield
300
Which sentence is written best? A. The baby shower will be held until 5:30 at the Jones', and start at 3:30. B. Starting at 3:30, the baby shower until 5:30, will be at the Jones'. C. The baby shower at the Jones' will start at 3:30 and will continue until 5:30.
C. The baby shower at the Jones' will start at 3:30 and will continue until 5:30.
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What is the main idea of the following passage? "In the year 1878 I took my degree of Doctor of Medicine of the University of London, and proceeded to Netley to go through the course prescribed for surgeons in the army. Having completed my studies there, I was duly attached to the Fifth Northumberland Fusiliers as Assistant Surgeon. The regiment was stationed in India at the time, and before I could join it, the second Afghan war had broken out. On landing at Bombay, I learned that my corps had advanced through the passes, and was already deep in the enemy's country. I followed, however, with many other officers who were in the same situation as myself, and succeeded in reaching Candahar in safety, where I found my regiment, and at once entered upon my new duties." A. Watson is an army doctor B. Watson is a world traveler C. Watson is both smart and skillful
A. Watson is an Army Doctor
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What is the speaker's attitude in the following passage? "I stare down at my shoes, watching as a fine layer of ash settles on the worn leather. This is where the bed I shared with my sister, Prim, stood. Over there was the kitchen table. The bricks of the chimney, which collapsed in a charred heap, provide a point of reference for the rest of the house. How else could I orient myself in this sea of gray? Almost nothing remains of District 12." Sad and disgusted, Reminiscent and sorrowful, Fearful and hateful
Reminiscent and sorrowful
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Which word best completes the following sentence? "The china doll fell from the child's hand onto the concrete and smashed into tiny, little ___________. A. Particles B. Items C. Pieces
C. Pieces
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Which of these is a fact? F.Scott Fitzgerald was an eloquent writer. The trip takes 5 days, which is too long. William Harrison served as President of the United States for a month, the shortest time of any President.
William Harrison served as President of the United States for a month, the shortest time of any President.
400
Which of the following sentences would best work as a conclusion to the below paragraph? There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the world. First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second, Canada has a high standard of education. Students are taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities are clean and efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live. A. Clearly, Canada should have the highest population out of all the countries in the world. B. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live. C. Canadians are attached to their homes, but often travel to other countries.
B. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.
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Which statement best supports the following topic sentence? "The American textile industry has seen tremendous growth since the early 1900s." A. Chinese textile industries have also grown in their production. B. Studies show that young consumers across the nation purchase twice as many clothing and garments, as the two previous generations, combined. C. Clothing styles change fast.
B. Studies show that young consumers across the nation purchase twice as many clothing and garments, as the two previous generations, combined.
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How would you describe Sara Teasdale's tone in this excerpt from her poem, Barter? "Life has loveliness to sell, All beautiful and splendid things, Blue waves whitened on a cliff, Soaring fire that sways and sings, And children's faces looking up, Holding wonder like a cup." Bored, Lonely, Joyful
Joyful
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The latin word for "Primitive" is most likely which of the following? Progressus, Primus, Proficio
Primus
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What is the noun clause in the below sentence? "I've met the man who won the lottery."
the man who won the lottery
500
Choose the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph... [A] As humans consume more and more food, new sources must be found. [B] As farmers worldwide have been experimenting with irrigation and various pesticides, crops have been grown all the more successfully. [C] Cotton, for example, has seen increased production in the past several years. [D] While there is no such thing as a permanent food source, farmers can carefully use agricultural techniques to maintain the resources we have available to us, for as long as possible.
[C] Cotton, for example, has seen increased production in the past several years.