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Conjunctions
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Vocabulary
Tutors Teach Seniors New High-Tech Tricks
from "Mom & Me & Mom"
100

In which sentence is a coordinating conjunction best used to combine these two sentences?

Mr. Lee could use a computer on his own. He also asked his daughter questions about computers.

  • A.As long as Mr. Lee could use a computer on his own, he also asked his daughter questions about computers.
  • B.Since Mr. Lee could use a computer on his own, he also asked his daughter questions about computers.
  • C.Mr. Lee could use a computer on his own, or he also asked his daughter questions about computers.
  • D.Mr. Lee could use a computer on his own, but he also asked his daughter questions about computers.


D. Mr. Lee could use a computer on his own, but he also asked his daughter questions about computers.

100

Independent Clauses are...

A. A group of words that has both a subject and a verb that CAN STAND ALONE in a sentence.

B. A group of words that has both a subject and a verb that CANNOT STAND ALONE in a sentence. 

A. A group of words that has both a subject and a verb that CAN STAND ALONE in a sentence.

100

If a person can correctly be described as struggling to solve a math problem, which of the following must be true?

  • A.The person is able to easily solve the math problem.
  • B.The person is having difficulty solving the problem.
  • C.The person is bothered by the length of the problem.
  • D.The person familiar with the type of math problem.
  • B.The person is having difficulty solving the problem.
100

From reading the passage "Tutors Teach Seniors New High-Tech Tricks," why did the young tutors wear special glasses or other sensory impairments?

A. It gave them the opportunity to see the struggles elder citizens encounter on a daily basis.

B. To teach them how to be old now so they could prevent those problems in the future. 

C. To ease the eye strain that comes from working long hours on computers. 

D. To protect their eyes from the glaring light in retirement homes. 

A. It gave them the opportunity to see the struggles elder citizens encounter on a daily basis.

100

Toward the end of the selection from Mom & Me & Mom why does Maya announce that she may go back to Arkansas with Momma?

  • A.She wants everyone to understand that she dislikes their mother.
  • B.She wants to hurt Bailey for his enthusiasm about being with their mother.
  • C.She hopes that Momma finally will kiss her for saying something so supportive.
  • D.She hopes that Bailey will say the same thing and that they both can leave California.

B. She wants to hurt Bailey for his enthusiasm about being with their mother.

200

Which of the following words are subordinating conjunction words? Choose all that apply:

A. since

B. so

C. for

D. while

E. unless

F. nor

A. since

D. while

E. unless

200

1. The doctor told Charlie to lose weight. 

A. This sentence has two independent clauses.

B. This sentence has no independent clauses.

C. This sentence has one independent clause.

C. This sentence has one independent clause.

200

Which of the following could best be used to illustrate the meaning of impairments?

  • A.long hair
  • B.blue eyes
  • C.strong arms
  • D.poor hearing

D. poor hearing

200

Since the tutoring programs have started for elder citizens in "Tutors Teach Seniors New High-Tech Tricks", what was a result from the passage "Tutors Teach Seniors New High-Tech Tricks"?

A. Seniors were able to teach other seniors how to use the computer.

B. Seniors became experts on technology. 

C. Facebook began to hire elder citizens as employees. 

D. Teen tutors began friendships with seniors citizens.

D. Teen tutors began friendships with seniors citizens.

200

In the selection from Mom & Me & Mom, why is Maya upset by Bailey’s reaction to meeting their mother?

  • A.She feels that he is behaving rudely toward their mother.
  • B.She doubts that he can learn to love and understand their mother.
  • C.She fears that he will ignore her because of his devotion to their mother.
  • D.She believes that he will anger their mother and that they will be sent away.

C.She fears that he will ignore her because of his devotion to their mother.

300

In which sentence is a subordinating conjunction underlined? 

A. Many children have fortnite and spend a tremendous amount of time on it. 

B. The young boy ran quickly to the bathroom but someone was already in there. 

C. She fell on the floor because it was slippery.

D. He did a fantastic job so earned a high score. 

C. She fell on the floor because it was slippery.

300

Which group of words is an independent clause?

  • A.Their mother had sent them to Grandmother's home
  • B.because she could not care for them herself
  • C.After living in San Francisco for ten years
  • D.a place she had never seen before

A.Their mother had sent them to Grandmother's home

300

What is the most likely meaning of the word frustrated in the following sentence?

          Makayla was frustrated because she could not see the play from the back of the theater.

  • A.pleased
  • B.annoyed
  • C.confused
  • D.surprised
  • B.annoyed
300

What was the main reason for young people asked to help seniors? 

a. They were awarded scholarships for their help.

b. Many of them were knowledgeable of computer technology. 

c. Many of them wanted to become future technology teachers. 

d. Many of their grandparents were in the programs. 

b. Many of them were knowledgeable of computer technology.

300


In the selection from Mom & Me & Mom, Maya begins to get to know her mother. Which of the following is the most important lesson Maya learns from her mother at this time?

  • A.She learns that people can never change their ways.
  • B.She learns that her mother will always love Bailey more.
  • C.She learns that being kind to other people can be very satisfying.
  • D.She learns that dancing and singing to music can make you happy.

C.She learns that being kind to other people can be very satisfying.

400

In which sentence is a coordinating conjunction italicized?

  • A.When they are working at the computer with an elder, teens need to be very patient.
  • B.The senior was having trouble with her computer, so she asked her teenage neighbor for help.
  • C.The grandfather gained much respect for his granddaughter after he observed her skill at the computer.
  • D.One senior signed up for a TECH class because she wanted to communicate better with family members.

B. The senior was having trouble with her computer, so she asked her teenage neighbor for help.

400

Which group of words is a dependent clause?

  • A.Maya did not recognize her mother
  • B.when she first saw her at the train station
  • C.The mother was thrilled to see her daughter
  • D.she did not know how to respond
  • B.when she first saw her at the train station
400

What is the most likely reaction a charitable person would have toward a person who has been rude to him or her?

  • A.a feeling of forgiveness
  • B.a feeling of deep sadness
  • C.a desire to be rude in return
  • D.a desire to shame the person

A.a feeling of forgiveness

400

According to "Tutors Teach Seniors New High-Tech Tricks," what main qualities do the tech-training programs help develop in the young tutors? Choose three options.

  • A.patience
  • B.sympathy
  • C.efficiency
  • D.confidence
  • E.imagination
  • F.decisiveness

A. Patience

B. Sympathy

D. Confidence

400

In this passage from Mom & Me & Mom, Maya describes a conversation she has with Grandmother after Bailey arrives.

     Before Lady and Bailey Jr. reached the car I said to Grandmother, “I want to go back home with you, Momma.”…

     “When did you make that decision?” I didn’t want to answer.

     She said, “When you saw the reunion of your brother and his mother?”

What conclusion about Grandmother is most clearly supported by this passage?

  • A.Grandmother decides to stay in San Francisco with the reunited family.
  • B.Grandmother wants to get rid of Maya and her brother and go home alone.
  • C.Grandmother sympathizes with Maya and is willing to take her back home with her.
  • D.Grandmother understands Maya's feelings about the relationship between her brother and mother.
  • D.Grandmother understands Maya's feelings about the relationship between her brother and mother.
500

What are all the coordinating conjunction words? (Hint: There is an acronym to remember all the words!)

FANBOYS

For

And

Nor

But

Or

Yet

So

500

The doctor was worried that Charlie was putting on too much weight. 

A. The section in blue is an independent clause.

B. The independent clause is "The doctor was worried."

C. This sentence has no independent clause. 

B. The independent clause is "The doctor was worried."

500

In which of the following circumstances is a twelve-year-old most likely to need supervision? 

A. Playing video games

B. Eating a taco

C. Going to the backyard

D. Walking outside late into the night

D. Walking outside late into the night

500

In "Tutors Teach Seniors New High-Tech Tricks," for what main reason do the seniors want to learn to use new electronic technologies?

A.to communicate better with younger family members who live far away

B.to pursue interesting hobbies, such as photography, after their retirement

C.to stop feeling inadequate and instead feel like part of the new digital age

D.to develop closer relationships with the young people who are their tutors

A. to communicate better with younger family members who live far away

500

Which of the following is most clearly an important life lesson that Grandmother demonstrates for Maya in the selection from Mom & Me & Mom?

  • A.All problems can be solved if a person has patience.
  • B.Once a person has hurt you, that person can not be trusted again.
  • C.Be cautious of people who shower you with praise and affection.
  • D.Toleration of one another will help family members to get along.

D. Toleration (getting used too) of one another will help family members to get along.