English 12-2 Final
What message does Elias give to audiences in Europe?
"Blessed are the peacemakers."
Which of the following is not an example of King's use of allusion used in the "I Have a Dream" speech?
"Great American" (1st paragraph)
In "The Cereal Box," why does Armstrong believe children with cancer have a higher cure rate than adults with cancer? (Select all that apply.)
-Adults are cynical and fearful. -Children are naturally brave.
What does the poem "Incident" teach us about prejudice? (Select all that apply.)
-Children learn prejudice at an early age. -Prejudice is a destructive force in society, even for children.
Which of the following are Trimble's essentials to "selling the reader"? (Select all that apply.)
-Conviction of ideas -Serving the reader -Strong arguments and support
Which of the following best describes the "veteran" writer? (Select all that apply.)
-Empathy -Other-oriented -Rewriter
What does the title, "The Trap of Gold," refer to? (Select all that apply.)
-Greed -Foolishness
In Blood Brothers, how does Elias work to bring peace between Palestinians and Jews? (Select all that apply.)
-He organizes a camp-in at the village of Biram. -He organizes a peace march in Jerusalem.
According to "Omit Needless Words," which of the following sentences contains needless words? (Select all that apply.)
-I drive a sporty, fast, fun car. -She is a woman that is smart
What reason(s) does Henry give in the "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death," to justify Virginia's right to fight? (Select all that apply.)
-We will never be stronger. -War is inevitable. -God is on our side.
Why does Sanders assert that active voice strengthens writing? (Select all that apply.)
-It eliminates empty phrases. -It makes the writer more accountable. -It is more interesting and lively.
Why did the Palestinian people consider the United Nations' "compromise" unfair in Blood Brothers? (Select all that apply.)
-It gave more than half the land to the Zionists -It forced many Palestinians to be uprooted. -It gave the fertile, arable land to the Zionists.
Uh Oh: According to Sigmund Wollman's definition, which of the following would be a problem?
Diagnosis of leukemia
In Blood Brothers, what are the tough miracles that occur in Ibillin? (Select all that apply.)
-The members of the congregation learn to forgive each other. -Elias receives forgiveness for his repressed feelings of anger.
Why is it significant that Bilbo gives up the ring of his own accord? (Select all that apply.
-Then he can eventually overcome the ring's influence. -It gives hope that that ring's evil power can be resisted. -It demonstrates he is still in control, not the ring.
According to the article The New Philanthropy, how have multimillionaires changed the way they give to charities? (Select all that apply.)
-They require accountability -They demand results -They research before giving
Which factor(s) motivates Frodo to guard the Ring? (Select all that apply.)
-To protect the Shire -To follow Bilbo
In "Trap of Gold," what does Wetherton know he must avoid? (Select all that apply.)
-Too great a tolerance for danger -The urge to go back for more
"Letter 2" would score which of the following in the category of usage/conventions?
1 or 2
20. Match the event in the play A Raisin in the Sun, with its place in the story structure. 1. Rising action 2. Climax 3. Resolution 4. Exposition a. Walter tells Mr. Linder that they will try to be good neighbors. b. Walter Lee loses the money. c. We learn Ruth is pregnant. d. We learn the check will arrive the following day.
1c 2b 3a 4d
Dreams are an important part of the play inA Raisin in the Sun. Match each character with one of his or her dreams. 1. Beneatha 2. Ruth 3. Walter Lee 4. Mama 5. Asagai a. a better marriage b. a garden of her own c. improving life in his village d. becoming a doctor e. a liquor store
1d 2a 3e 4b 5c
For ideas and content in the, the essay "Letter 1" would score
3
Which of the following is not an essential component of a complete sentence? Verb Correct capitalization Complete thought Subject Correct end punctuation All are essential elements of a complete sentence.
All are essential elements of a complete sentence.
Which of the following could best be described as the climax of Henry's speech, "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death,"?
3rd paragraph
For ideas and content, "Letter 3" would score
4 or 5
If you wrote a simple essay about dogs, and you included the topics of hunting dogs, house dogs, and working dogs, how many paragraphs would your essay likely have?
5
What is the main point of President Reagan's speech, "Tear Down This Wall," at the Brandenberg Gate? To reveal the nature of the Communist Party in the Soviet Union To promote progress and world peace To address the architectural needs of the city after World War II All of the above
?? not all of the aboce probably to promote progress and world peace
Why might an author break the conventions of standard English? To help establish culture To help establish setting To imitate dialogue To place emphasis on a particular piece of information All of the above are correct.
All of the above are correct.
Who is Margaret Thatcher? A former vice-president of the Untied States A former prime minister of Great Britain A current world leader and civil rights advocate
A former prime minister of Great Britain
Where is Esperanza's first job? A photo store A grocery store A hot dog stand Babysitting
A photo store
Bob ate the tomato for lunch. Active Passive
Active
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. No one particularly cared for Martin's personal jibes, cutting remarks, and __________ sense of humor. Heathen Acute Assimilate Beseech
Acute
. According to the poem "Harlem" by Langston Hughes, what happens to a dream deferred? It explodes. It stinks. It dries up. All of the above.
All of the above.
Which of the following clues lets the reader know that the driver knows the inspector-general's identity?
All of the above.
Which characters feel trapped in their life on Mango Street? Select all that apply. Alicia Esperanza Rafaela Sally
Alicia Esperanza Rafaela Sally
What is the best way to fix this sentence? Bianca headed for the door, she was never coming back. Bianca headed for the door, and she was never coming back. Bianca headed for the door. She was never coming back. Bianca headed for the door; she was never coming back. All are acceptable ways to fix the run-on.
All are acceptable ways to fix the run-on.
Which is an acceptable way to fix this sentence? A vegetarian cannot find anything to suit their palate at Fatty's Hometown Grill.
All are acceptable.
"Marin, under the streetlight, dancing by herself, is singing the same song somewhere" (27).
Alliteration
What rhetorical device does Lincoln use in the first two lines of his speech, the "Gettysburg Address"?
Allusion to a prior event
What is the monkey garden? A story Esperanza reads at school An overgrown yard A place in Mexico A part of the local zoo
An overgrown yard
Which philanthropist in The New Philanthropy focuses on individuals donating their time and skills rather than money?
Andrew Rasiej
In "Tear Down This Wall," what additional rhetorical device is President Reagan using when he repeats that "this wall will fall?" Metaphor Paradox Anecdote Hyperbole
Anecdote
Which of the following rhetorical devices is not used in King's "I Have a Dream" speech?
Anecdote
When trying to describe to your friend how wonderful your grandmother's freshly baked cookies are, the word with the most appropriate connotation would be: Aroma Smell Putrescence Odor
Aroma
Why does the king in Henry V predict St. Crispian's day will always be remembered?
As a day to remember their victory
Elements of Style: Which of the following does not demonstrate the need for a paragraph break?
Assertion of a single idea
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. She would exasperate her coworkers to no end because she refused to __________ and follow one particular trend. Insinuate Exasperate Assimilate Vindicate
Assimilate
Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Propitious
Auspicious
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. I tried to fight the __________ brought on by the sunbeam while I was reading my assignment, but I couldn't help falling asleep. ruminate adulation languor feign
languor
The bike was crashed by Jeremy. active passive
passive
Which is an acceptable way to punctuate this sentence? Barrowston, named after my great-great grandfather started as a mining camp. Barrowston—named after my great-great grandfather—started as a mining camp. Barrowston named after my great-great grandfather started as a mining camp. Barrowston. Named after my great-great grandfather. Started as a mining camp.
Barrowston—named after my great-great grandfather—started as a mining camp.
Shaving: From what you have glimpsed of Barry/s character, how will he react to his father's death?
Barry will grieve for the loss of his father, but will accept his new responsibilities.
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. No amount of __________ would sway her to dress like a typical business person and not stand out so flamboyantly. Disheveled Vengeance Indignant Beseech
Beseech
Which philanthropist in The New Philanthropy focuses on bringing libraries technologically up-to-date?
Bill Gates
Choose a synonym for Acrimonious
Bitter
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Mai Thi always takes a/an __________ approach to planning a trip while Laef's road trip schemes are more outrageous. motley eclectic pragmatic capacious
pragmatic
In "The Cereal Box," which of the following is the most significant antagonist Armstrong had to fight against?
Cancer
Extracurricular Activities: - Played the trumpet in the band 2004-2010 - Choir (alto) 2008-2011 - Softball team (team captain) 2009-2011 - Chess team 2010
Change to "Band (trumpet)"
My favorite elements of summer vacation are the swimming pool, the beach, the theater, and eating lots of food
Change to "the swimming pool, the beach, the theater, and the food."
In my English class I have learned to read, to write, to speak, and listen.
Change to "to read, to write, to speak, and to listen.
Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. I am so impressed by Seth's constant concern for others. His altruism is inspiring.
correct
Shaving: The story demonstrates what type of writing?
Coming-of-age story
Shaving: What is the tone of the story?
Compassionate
In Henry V, what is the tone of the king's speech?
Confident
Vocabulary: Any attempt to figure out who the perpetrator of the crime was would be mere ________ without first gathering more clues and information.
Conjecture
Choose a synonym for Duress
Constant by threat
Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. Underlying her seemingly calm exterior, Sheila has a very turbulent nature. Correct or Incorrect
Correct
The Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team is one of the worst since LeBron James left.
Correct
Verb Tense: I go to basketball practice every day and I play my best, yet my coach still does not see the contributions I can make for this team.
Correct
Verb Tense: The boss and his employees are all upset about the layoffs.
Correct
Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Valor
Courage
Vocabulary: The military conducted ________ operations as it tested its top secret new missile defense system.
Covert
Which of the following is not one of the ways to create fluent sentences? Cram as much information as possible into a sentence Use short sentences for special emphasis Vary sentence construction and length Combine related ideas
Cram as much information as possible into a sentence
Blood Brothers: What experience enables Elias to sympathize with the Jews?
Crossing the border into Germany to visit his friends, the Grubers.
Choose a synonym for Perniciou
Destructive
Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Did Brad trap the gopher from the garden (the one who ate all the turnips)? Did Brad trap the gopher from the garden (the one who ate all the turnips?). Did Brad trap the gopher—from the garden—the one who ate all the turnips? Did Brad, trap the gopher from the garden, the one who ate all the turnips?
Did Brad trap the gopher from the garden (the one who ate all the turnips)?
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. Her __________ appearance and late arrival to the interview did not impress the CEO. Vigorous Indignant Raucous Disheveled
Disheveled
What is the speaker's tone in "The Unknown Citizen?" Sympathetic Incoherent Optimistic Disinterested
Disinterested
Choose a synonym for Chagrin
Dismay
Les Mis: Which qualities best describe Madame Magloire?
Distrustful
Choose a synonym for Dubious
Doubtful
Vocabulary: I tried to understand what the two-year-old boy was asking for, but his speech was ________ and garbled.
Incoherent
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. Jackie's __________ clothing accessories seemed weird and tacky, as if she had purchased them from various specialty shops in hope of following modern fashion. Eccentric Vengeance Unobtrusive Vigorous
Eccentric
Looking back at "The Moral Challenges for the Next Century," when electing leaders, what is important to look at in a future leader? Enduring values "Followership" Expediency Pragmatism
Enduring values
Identify the sentence with clear pronoun-antecedent usage. Refer back to antecedent agreement to answer this question.
Either Lonnie or Robert copied his report from the Internet.
Which rhetorical device does Henry use repeatedly in the third paragraph of "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death,"?
Rhetorical Question
How does Esperanza feel about Mango Street? Embarrassed Content Scared Proud
Embarrassed
Looking back at "The Moral Challenges for the Next Century," why should democratic countries maintain trade and communication with communist or dictatorship countries? Encouraging free enterprise within communist countries will help lead to reforms and eventual full democracy. Alienating communist countries will lead to a full-scale world war which could destroy democratic nations. Through the example of free enterprise businesses, communist countries will improve their economic system. Strengthening trade relationships with communist countries builds the economic strength of democratic nations.
Encouraging free enterprise within communist countries will help lead to reforms and eventual full democracy.
Who are Rachel and Lucy? Esperanza's cousins Esperanza's friends Esperanza's enemies Esperanza's sisters
Esperanza's friends
Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Paragon
Example
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. Kids who constantly break the rules __________ their parents to no end. Exasperate Vindicate Beseech Insinuate
Exasperate
Choose a synonym for Sordid
Filthy
Which of the following is not essential for forming a complete sentence? Correct punctuation Subject Rhetorical devices Predicate
Rhetorical devices
Churchill laments the fact that the British Navy is unprepared and ill-equipped for warfare. True or False
False
InA Raisin in the Sun, Beneatha agrees to marry Asagai. True False
False
Paine believes isolation from Europe would create necessary hardship after gaining independence. True or False
False
Paine believes only those who have nothing to lose should fight. True or False
False
Short sentences should never be used in good writing. True or False
False
Words can be used interchangeably as long as they have the same denotation; it doesn't matter if words have different connotations. True or False
False
In Blood Brothers, how do Faraj and Elias differ in their approaches to dealing with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Faraj believes they should wait patiently; Elias believes they should take peaceful action. Faraj wants to join the underground resistance; Elias wants to conform to religious expectations. Faraj no longer wants to become a priest; Elias wants to become the Archbishop. Faraj wants to forget the conflict entirely; Elias wants to join the freedom fighters.
Faraj believes they should wait patiently; Elias believes they should take peaceful action.
Vocabulary: Angela's ________ and showy dress immediately made her the center of attention at the party.
Flamboyant
If Henry V was set in the situation of a football team gearing up for its next game, what role could the king best be compared to?
Football coach
Which of the following best describes Elias's father's attitude towards the Zionists in Blood Brothers?
Forgiving
Vocabulary: The detectives received a lucky break when they ________ happened upon a clue which helped them find the criminal.
Fortuitously
Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. Many fans were disgusted by the actresses' flagrant display of opulence and wealth.
correct
According to Thatcher in "The Moral Challenges for the Next Century," what is economic democracy? A democratic government Free trade Free enterprise Natural resources
Free enterprise
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. When the new girl sat two seats over from Hector, he managed to steal several __________ glances at her without her noticing. Assimilate Raucous Furtive Eccentric
Furtive
Which of the following does Anne not discuss in her journal in Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl?
Future career
Who or what is the antagonist in the story "Trap of Gold?"
Greed
Uh Oh: According to Sigmund Wollman's definition, which of the following would be an inconvenience?
Getting a speeding ticket
In "Trap of Gold," why did Wetherton decide to quit extracting gold?
He defeated his greed.
Which of the following is not a fact reported about the man's life? He served in the war. He divorced his wife. He belonged to a union. He bought a newspaper every day.
He divorced his wife.
Why does Gandalf refuse to take the ring?
He fears the ring's power over him.
Les Mis: What was the main reason Jean Valjean doubted the Bishop's sincerity in giving him the silver candlesticks?
He felt that society had wronged him before.
Blood Brothers: How is Elias able to regain a small sense of inner peace while at the orphanage in Haifa?
He fills his journals with letters to Jesus.
What is the author's (not the speaker's) purpose in writing this poem, "The Unknown Citizen?" He is condemning the man for not working hard. He is promoting the need for more factory workers. He is honoring this man for his productive life. He is criticizing the dehumanization of society.
He is criticizing the dehumanization of society.
Blood Brothers: Why does Elias become depressed while studying in Paris?
He is dismayed at how Palestinians are viewed by the world. He feels helpless to help his family and friends at home in Israel.
Blood Brothers: How does Elias react to his studies at the seminary in Paris?
He is disturbed by the Western philosophies influencing the Church.
What does the narrator mean by "full knowledge" in the last sentence of "Distillation?"
He knows his father loved them enough to suffer so they wouldn't have to.
Shaving: How does Barry change during the course of the story?
He matures as he takes on responsibilities that were previously his father's.
Les Mis: Why does Jean Valjean steal the silver?
He needs the money.
In Blood Brothers, why does David Hazard feel that he must write the story of Elias Chacour?
He wanted to discover the compassion and peace that Chacour has.
In Blood Brothers, what motivates Elias to stay in Ibillin?
He wants to practice being a peacemaker.
Les Mis: Why does the Bishop refrain from questioning Jean Valjean about his past?
He wants to treat him as an equal.
Which of the following is a way the father demonstrates his love for his children in "Distillation?"
He willingly works hard to provide for them. He protects them from the hail storm. He tells them he will never let anything hurt them.
Worn out from seven hours of work under the hot sun, the laborer made a/an __________ attempt at a conversation with his coworker, who was equally as exhausted. pretentious loquacious anemic exuberant
anemic
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. Explorers and religious missionaries claimed to "save" all the __________ indigenous peoples of the New World. Acute Eccentric Heathen Unobtrusive
Heathen
Thinking back to The American Crisis Number 1, what reason(s) does Paine give for his confidence that God will help the Americans and not the British? (Select all that apply.) Heaven rates freedom highly. The British king is evil and unjust and has usurped God's unlimited power. God will not give the colonists up to the devils.
Heaven rates freedom highly. The British king is evil and unjust and has usurped God's unlimited power. God will not give the colonists up to the devils.
Why doesn't Esperanza want to dance at her cousin's baptism? Her shoes don't match her dress. She doesn't want people to see her dance. She hurt her foot. She is jealous her cousin got baptized.
Her shoes don't match her dress.
Based on Whitman's description of these heroes, what does the poem suggest about his concept of heroism?
Heroes are people who rise to challenges.
Blood Brothers: What quality often gets Elias into trouble?
His outspoken honesty
Referring to Henry V, what quality or value does the king advocate as he rallies his troops for their upcoming battle?
Honour
What does "Esperanza" mean? Friendship Courage Hope Beauty
Hope
What is the tone of the President's speech, "Tear Down This Wall?" Humorous Remorseful Hopeful Sarcastic
Hopeful
What is the tone of the novel? Suspenseful Sarcastic Depressed Hopeful
Hopeful
What is Whitman's tone towards the various heroes he identifies?
admiring
Using Figurative Language: I'll never learn these stupid figurative language devices!
Hyperbole
Using Figurative Language: My sister wears so much makeup I haven't seen her face in years.
Hyperbole
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
I can't make up my mind whether I should be a zombie, a dental hygienist, a cowboy, or a penguin for Halloween.
Identify the sentence(s) with correctly placed modifiers. I saw my phone, broken in many pieces, on the sidewalk. I saw my phone on the sidewalk broken in many pieces. Broken in many pieces, I saw my phone on the sidewalk. Broken in many pieces, my phone lay on the sidewalk.
I saw my phone, broken in many pieces, on the sidewalk. Broken in many pieces, my phone lay on the sidewalk.
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. Emily's __________ is not easy to win as dozens of would-be boyfriends have failed in their attempts to impress her. adulation languor pontificate prevaricate
adulation
Using Figurative Language: After she broke up with Simon, Alicia realized that boys like him are a dime a dozen.
Idiom
In "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death," what is "the lamp of experience" an example of?
In "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death," what is "the lamp of experience" an example of?
How is the novel structured? In chapters In chronological order In vignettes In flashbacks
In vignettes
Following the hurricane, an indigent gentleman made a generous contribution to the Red Cross. Correct or Incorrect
Incorrect
Verb Tense: Last week I went to my friend's house to do homework. We didn't really do much homework. Instead, we end up eating, laughing and telling jokes.
Incorrect
Verb Tense: The students, as well as the teacher, is sad that the class has to end.
Incorrect
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. Meg stormed __________ out of the room after she felt insulted, even though nobody was really laughing at her. Eccentrically Disheveled Indignantly Acutely
Indignantly
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. By your subtle comments, I hope you do not __________ that I would not be qualified for the job. Insinuate Beseech Exasperate Vindicate
Insinuate
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. The ________ commander bravely led his platoon to victory against insurmountable odds.
Intrepid
Vocabulary: Many people lost respect for Roger when he ________ and criticized his opponent who had fairly won the election.
Inveighed
What is the significance of chapter twelve's title: "Work, For the Night is Coming"? (Select all that apply.)
It emphasizes Bishop Raya's counsel for Elias to help build schools and libraries. It represents the work, physically and spiritually, that needs to be done in Israel.
Elements of Style: Why is an outline so important in good writing? (Select all that apply.)
It gives the writer direction It keeps the writer focused It instills confidence in the writer
Why is the active voice generally more desirable than the passive voice? (Select all that apply.) It improves your writing style. It is more direct. It is more clear and lively.
It improves your writing style. It is more direct. It is more clear and lively.
What is an effective way to fix this sentence? Jackson soared through the lane and dunked the ball with two hands. Add a subject Add a verb Add a subject and a verb It is already a complete sentence.
It is already a complete sentence.
In Armstrong's view in "The Cereal Box," what is the purpose of suffering from cancer?
It is meant to improve the individuals it attacks.
Why does Sanders assert that active voice strengthens writing? (Select all that apply.)
It makes the writer more accountable. It is more interesting and lively. It eliminates empty phrases.
How is the repetition of the line "I am the man, I suffer'd, I was there" significant?
It reveals the author's empathy for the heroes.
How do you think this incident affected the speaker of the poem "Incident?"
It traumatized him and injured his self-respect.
How is the title, "Incident," ironic?
It underscores the trauma the speaker suffered from this event.
Choose the answer which combines the following sentences into one fluent sentence. Boats with excessive horsepower should be banned from our lakes and ponds. This would be one way to decrease noise and water pollution. It could also save precious fuel.
answer is not we could...
In Blood Brothers, who is Elias's Champion?
Jesus Christ
Which philanthropist in The New Philanthropy focuses on improving literacy among school children?
Jim Barksdale
Why would the following sentence be acceptable, even though it is in the passive voice? "The Lincoln Memorial was built to honor our greatest president, Abraham Lincoln." It is not acceptable. The passive voice is never acceptable. Knowing who actually constructed it is of no significance. No one constructed it.
Knowing who actually constructed it is of no significance.
Said/Left embarrassed
apologized ; staggered
From "The Miracle of Language": Why does Lederer's chapter assert that language is so important? (Select all that apply.)
Language allows us to reason Language allows us to think
Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. The evening of celebration culminated in a fantastic fireworks display.
correct
In "Letter 2," the organization needs what? (Select all that apply.)
better paragraphing more logical sequencing
What does the writer conclude about man's relationship to nature?
Man has his own moral power.
Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. When Greg appealed his case to the Supreme Court, he was exonerated on all charges.
correct
"But my mother's hair . . . is the warm smell of bread before you bake it . . . " (6).
Metaphor
"My aunt, a little oyster, a little piece of meat on an open shell for us to look at" (60).
Metaphor
"Until then I am a red balloon, a balloon tied to an anchor." Metaphor Simile Personification
Metaphor
Using Figurative Language: Mosquitoes are frail vampires.
Metaphor
What is wrong with this sentence? Beyond the reaches of time and space. Missing subject and verb Missing verb Missing subject Nothing is wrong.
Missing subject and verb
What did the guns symbolize to the young Elias in Blood Brothers?
Might
In "The Cereal Box," which of the following is not one of the factors contributing to long-term survival of cancer?
Money
Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Indigenous
Native
Looking back at Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, who or what is the antagonist in these entries?
Nazi Germany
How does Mr. Linder in A Raisin in the Sun feel about the Youngers moving into his neighborhood? Nervous Angry Apathetic Excited
Nervous
My Nike cleats tore up the turf as I sprinted for the end zone.
No omissions are necessary
Vocabulary: We were pleasantly surprised when the travel agent only charged a ________ fee for her services.
Nominal
Which of the following is punctuated correctly?
None of the above are punctuated correctly.
Which one is not a reason to vary from standard English? Not knowing how to spell certain words To speed up the flow of the language To make a particular aspect of a text stand out To imitate the way people talk
Not knowing how to spell certain words
What is wrong with this sentence? Fern flew through the forest, frightened for her life. Missing both subject and verb Missing verb Missing subject Nothing is wrong.
Nothing is wrong.
Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Progeny
Offspring
In the marathon that I ran, I ran faster than my friend who ran a slower time than me.
Omissions are needed.
Using Figurative Language: The grapefruit splattered when I mashed it with a mallet.
Onomatopoeia
Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Antithesis
Opposition
What attribute best describes Anne in Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl?
Optimistic
What is the tone of the play A Raisin in the Sun? Tragic Optimistic Sarcastic Comical
Optimistic
Which term best describes the tone of Camus's speech?
Optimistic
Which of the following is not one of the rhetorical devices Paine uses in The American Crisis Number 1? Metaphor Oxymoron Rhetorical question Imagery
Oxymoron
The ball was thrown to home plate for the final out in the baseball game. Active Passive
Passive
The book was read by my wife in two hours. Active Passive
Passive
In Blood Brothers, which word best describes Elias's father, Michael Chacour?
Peaceful
What are the "living stones" Elias refers to in Blood Brothers?
People
Les Mis: In the Bishops's bestowal of the candlesticks to Jean Valjean, want do we learn about his belief in human nature?
People will act as they are treated
Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Impeccable
Perfect
Child of the Dark: Which quality best describes Carolina Maria de Jesus?
Persistent
Which of the following would Sanders advocate in writing?
Personal example
Which sentence does not have a problem with sentence fluency?
Personally, I think it is a bad idea.
"Out front there are twenty-one steps, all lopsided and jutting like crooked teeth . . ." (21-22).
Personification
"The mother's feet, plump and polite . . ." (40).
Personification
"But the house on Mango Street is not the way they told it at all. It's small and red with tight steps in front and windows so small you'd think they were holding their breath" (4).
Personofication
The little wooden door that has wedged shut the dark for so long opens with a sigh and lets out a breath of mold and dampness." Simile Metaphor Personification
Personofication
Choose a synonym for Feasible
Possible
Vocabulary: Our early snowfall this year ________ a rush on the unprepared ski and snowboard equipment stores.
Precipitated
Who or what is the antagonist in this poem? (Select all that apply.)
Prejudice
Child of the Dark: What irony dos the July 30th entry reveal?
Princess Margaret is discontented despite her riches.
Choose a synonym for Arbitrary
Purposeful
In A Raisin in the Sun, what antagonists does Walter Lee face? Choose all that apply. Racism Illness Poverty Nature
Racism Poverty
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. Veronica disrupted the business meeting with her __________ outburst of laughter. Unobtrusive Acute Furtive Raucous
Raucous
Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Temerity
Reckless
According to the king in Henry V, how will men in England who were not there to fight view themselves when they remember the battle fought on St. Crispian's day?
Regretful they were not there Ashamed of their own cowardice
Vocabulary: After Edward's error cost the company thousands of dollars, he was ________ to a minor position in the mail room.
Relegated
Vocabulary: I discontinued any further business with my biggest client after I received no ________ for my services.
Remuneration
Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Recant
Renounce
Which rhetorical devices does Anthony use in her speech?
Repetition and metaphor
"Cathy who is queen of cats has cats and cats and cats. Baby cats, big cats, skinny cats, sick cats. Cats on top of the refrigerator. . . . Cats taking a walk on the dinner table" (13).
Repetition for effect
Lincoln's words, "Government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the earth" is an example of which rhetorical device?
Repitition
Looking back at Blood Brothers, while on the Mount of Beatitudes, what specifically does Elias realize he can do to help reconcile the Palestinian people? Teach them how to forgive Build up their national pride Improve their education Restore their human dignity
Restore their human dignity
From "English is a Crazy Language": Based on the characteristics of words Lederer discussed in this chapter, which of the following word pairs would he find illogical?
cough/dough
What quality best describes Eric?
courageous
Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Asperity
Roughness
Vocabulary: The new minister's teachings caused a great ________ among the congregation, dividing the once unified worshipers.
Schism
Choose a synonym for Clandestine
Secret
What happened to Sally? She ran away. She became very ill. She moved to Mexico. She got married.
She got married.
Why does Esperanza cry in the lunchroom? She is late for class. She is embarrassed to tell the nun where she lives. She doesn't like the rice sandwich she has to eat. She can't sit by her sister.
She is embarrassed to tell the nun where she lives.
Looking back at Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, how does Anne change during her years in the Secret Annex?
She matures, becoming more patient, and she discovers herself.
Which of these is the kindest way to say that someone's life has ended? She died. She passed away. She kicked the bucket. All three have the same connotation.
She passed away.
". . .the family that spoke like guitars . . ." (94).
Simile
"I'm saying your mama's ugly like . . . ummm . . . like bare feet in September!"(37).
Simile
"Only a house quiet as snow, a space for myself to go, clean as paper before the poem." Personification Simile Metaphor
Simile
"Ready and waiting like a new Buick with the keys in the ignition" (49).
Simile
"Sally, who taught you to paint your eyes like Cleopatra?" (81).
Simile
"She is always sad like a house on fire—always something wrong" (84).
Simile
"The kids bend trees and bounce between cars and dangle upside down from knees and almost break like fancy museum vases you can't replace" (29).
Simile
Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Gregarious
Sociable
Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Coterie
Social clique
Which is an acceptable way to fix this sentence? Someone left their trademark graffiti all over the school.
Someone left his or her trademark graffiti all over the school.
Identify the sentence(s) with correctly placed modifiers. The cat crawled into my lap while reading the newspaper. The cat crawled into my lap while I was reading the newspaper. Reading the newspaper, the cat crawled into my lap.
The cat crawled into my lap while I was reading the newspaper.
Identify the sentence(s) with correctly placed modifiers. The distance runner sprained her ankle with the blue t-shirt. The distance runner with the blue t-shirt sprained her ankle.
The distance runner with the blue t-shirt sprained her ankle.
Elements of Style: What should the first sentence in a paragraph do? (Select all that apply.)
Suggest a topic Help with transition
Choose a synonym for Voluble
Talkative
Thinking back to The American Crisis Number 1, with which of the following statements would Thomas Paine agree? (Select all that apply.) The ends justify the means, no matter how high the cost. He would agree with none of these arguments. Every individual must be willing to sacrifice for the greater good. The harder you work for something, the more you appreciate it.
The ends justify the means, no matter how high the cost. Every individual must be willing to sacrifice for the greater good. The harder you work for something, the more you appreciate it.
According to the article, The New Philanthropy, what element has created the wealth that has stimulated such a high level of giving?
Technology boom
Looking back to "Their Finest Hour," what will be the consequence if Britain capitulates to Germany? The United States will be the only country left to fight Germany. The British Resistance will undermine German authority indefinitely. The entire world will be subjected to the darkness of German despotism. All of Europe will be held accountable for Germany's domination.
The entire world will be subjected to the darkness of German despotism.
According to Thatcher in "The Moral Challenges for the Next Century," why do some countries with abundant natural resources fail to succeed? The government planned the people into poverty. The government fostered free enterprise. The government encouraged too much creativity. The government failed to plan for the future.
The government planned the people into poverty.
What is the most significant difference that sets the crash of Air Florida Flight 90 apart from other tragedies?
The heroic efforts of rescuers and the survivor who saved others' lives.
How is the poem ironic?
The mother believes the church is safer than the freedom march.
According to Thatcher, what is the only country founded on liberty? France The United States Canada Great Britain
The United States
In Blood Brothers, why were Elias' father and brothers allowed to stay in Gish after they had been driven out?
The Zionists needed a "cheap" labor force.
Which of the following circumstances motivates Camus to write? (Select all that apply.)
The oppression of europe the emergence of nihilism
Elements of Style: According to The Elements of Style, what is the basic unit of composition?
The paragraph
The camp dinner consisted of rotten potatoes, dehydrated water, and burnt lettuce.
The parallel structure is fine. No change needed.
Identify the sentence(s) with correctly placed modifiers. Dressed in ghost-hunting gear, the police officer waved to us teenagers. The police officer waved to us teenagers dressed in ghost-hunting gear.
The police officer waved to us teenagers dressed in ghost-hunting gear.
Looking back at "The Moral Challenges for the Next Century," what do freedom and liberty need to exist? A strong economy The rule of law A new country Great leaders
The rule of law
In the first two lines of Lincoln's speech, the "Gettysburg Address", what event is he referring to?
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
Who was the founder of the Zionist movement in Blood Brothers? Lord Balfour Lord Rothschild Theodore Herzl Chaim Weizmann
Theodore Herzl
In Blood Brothers, what reason is given for why the Palestinian youth resort to drugs, alcohol, violence, and vandalism? They are simply learning from the examples of their families. They are angry and resentful of the Israeli military authority. They are simply demonstrating the qualities of rebellious teenagers. They are frustrated because they lack a good education and a future.
They are frustrated because they lack a good education and a future.
Why are the boys silent on their ride home from the dump in "Distillation?"
They are thinking about their near escape from danger in the hail storm.
Why does Anthony declare that states with laws prohibiting women the right to vote are in violation of the Constitution? (Select all that apply.)
They establish an oligarchy of sex
How are the last two lines significant in "The Unknown Citizen?" They explain how statistics can accurately portray one's life. They illustrate how happy and satisfied the man was in life. They suggest anyone can be happy if they follow the man's example. They help the reader see how statistics cannot determine a man's true happiness.
They help the reader see how statistics cannot determine a man's true happiness.
What trait best helps individuals prepare to become good writers?
They read extensively.
What caused the collapse of Athens, the birthplace of democracy? They were involved in too many wars. They were too lazy to enforce laws. They allowed kings to become dictators. They shunned their responsibilities.
They shunned their responsibilities.
Which stanza illustrates the impression the event had on the speaker of the poem "Incident?"
Third stanza
Choose a synonym for Ominous
Threatening
Why does the poem, "The Unknown Citizen," emphasize that the man's various actions were "normal," "proper," or "right"? To encourage proper etiquette and behavior To illustrate society's pressure for conformity To promote ethics and morality in the workplace To emphasize the value of honesty and integrity
To illustrate society's pressure for conformity
What is the purpose of Paine's essay, The American Crisis Number 1? To persuade American citizens to support the army and the American cause To persuade the British army to admit defeat Paine's essay has no persuasive purpose. To express despair over Washington's retreat To flatter the Tories into denouncing support of England
To persuade American citizens to support the army and the American cause
In "Their Finest Hour," what is the purpose of Churchill's speech? To blame the French for poor military leadership To defend his political position as prime minister To analyze recent battle strategies and developments To strengthen confidence in Britain's military might
To strengthen confidence in Britain's military might
In "Their Finest Hour," Why does Churchill review the state of the British Army, Navy, and Air Force in "Their Finest Hour?" To advise Parliament to surrender now and avoid excessive casualties To persuade the United States to join the war against Nazi Germany To convince more Britons to join the army to fight in World War II To update Parliament on Britain's readiness for a prolonged war
To update Parliament on Britain's readiness for a prolonged war
A Raisin in the Sun has been made into a movie at least once. True False
True
Churchill believes it will be extremely difficult for Germany to defeat Britain on its home territory. True or False
True
Churchill believes the Battle of Britain will determine the survival of Christian civilization. True or False
True
Churchill is cautiously optimistic that Britain will win the war against Germany. True or False
True
InA Raisin in the Sun Walter Lee is a round character. True False
True
Lederer asserts that verbs create specific pictures in our minds. True or False
True
Paine believes Americans should have declared their independence from England several months earlier. True or False
True
Paine claims he is not superstitious but God is on the side of the colonists. True or False
True
Paine describes the American retreat to the Delaware as disorganized but courageous. True or False
True
Thatcher emphasizes the need to maintain a strong military and defense program. True or False
True
Vocabulary: Because of our unusually long summer, we experienced a ________ fall season.
Truncated
Toward the end of his speech, Camus mentions two goals we must "march toward." What are they?
Truth and liberty
Which of the following best describes a "novice" writer?
Unconscious writing
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. Jack's appendectomy could be done with minimal invasion—only a few laser incisions; it's more __________ than in years past. Unobtrusive Indignant Eccentric Furtive
Unobtrusive
Choose a synonym for Inexorable
Unrelenting
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. In fact, Hector sought __________ for all the times Martin insulted him in front of the new girl. Vengeance Heathen Vindicate Vigorous
Vengeance
What is an effective way to fix this sentence? Spiderman, sneaky and silent through the city. Subject and verb Verb Nothing Subject
Verb
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. After some extremely __________ exercise, Terrence's stress seemed to vanish. Vigorous Exasperate Disheveled Furtive
Vigorous
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in the sentence. Mr. Sommers felt __________ after he was proved innocent before the jury. Exasperate Vindicate Assimilate Insinuate
Vindicate
Choose the answer which combines the following sentences into one fluent sentence. I was employed by the Food Mart supermarket. I held the position of service clerk. It was my job to operate a cash register. I priced items and stocked shelves. When I was employed as a service clerk at the Food Mart supermarket, I operated the cash register, priced items, and stocked shelves. I enjoyed working at the Food Mart supermarket because I worked as a service clerk and could operate the cash register, and price items, and stock shelves. When I was employed as a service clerk, my jobs included operating the cash register, pricing items, and stocking shelves; I worked at the Food Mart supermarket. Operating a cash register, pricing items, and stocking shelves were my jobs when I worked at the Food Mart supermarket where I was employed as a service clerk.
When I was employed as a service clerk at the Food Mart supermarket, I operated the cash register, priced items, and stocked shelves.
In the Blood Brothers, when was the first time Elias remembered discovering inner peace?
While praying in the orchard after being reprimanded in school
What logic does Anthony use to explain why she believes women already possess the right to vote?
Women are citizens
What does the diary reveal about Brazil during the 1950s?
Women were subservient to their husbands. Brazilian democracy was weakening. The Sao Paolo favela was growing rapidly.
What did the citizen do for a living? Worked in a factory Worked for the union Worked in fast-food Worked as a teacher
Worked in a factory
Match the symbols to their meanings. Esperanza three sisters four skinny trees mamacita a house the monkey garden
a. being trapped - mamacita b. freedom - a house c. wisdom or the fates - three sisters d. hope - Esperanza e. childhood - the monkey garden f. Esperanza - four skinny trees
Match each vignette to its place in the story structure. "The Three Sisters" "Four Skinny Trees" "Hairs" "A House of My Own"
a. exposition - "Hairs" b. rising action - "Four Skinny Trees" c. resolution - "A House of My Own" d. climax - "The Three Sisters"
In writing, specifically regarding the six traits, what is a convention? nothing worth a writer's time; it only applies to readers an agreement made over time between writers and readers about how something will be done in texts a place to go and write with a bunch of other writers when the writer and the teacher figure out what is wrong with the writing
an agreement made over time between writers and readers about how something will be done in texts
In "Letter 2," which word is not spelled correctly?
beleive
Said/Left injured person
blurted ; lurched
Someone in a hurry blurted; dashed asserted; strutted commanded; darted mumbled; wandered
blurted; dashed
Said/Left braggart
boasted ; hobbled
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. He crams the __________ trunk of his car with an eclectic assortment of knick-knacks from all his travels. parsimonious sanctimonious capacious
capacious
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. When the truth came out that Allison had lied about her illness, the media printed a sarcastic and ________ editorial against her, causing her to leave the acting world permanently.
caustic
Choose the correct form of the word that fills in the blank. The rhino's __________ hide protects it from would be predators.
coarse
Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. Almost the entire class failed the science test because the questions and answers were so ambiguous.
correct
Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. Despite years of investigating cases of abuse, the social worker never became calloused to the plight of the victims.
correct
Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. I am intrigued by the many facets of Monica's personality which come to light as she interacts in numerous and varied social situations.
correct
. Which type(s) of punctuation can be used to set apart a parenthetical element? Mark all that apply. hyphen dash parentheses semicolon colon comma
dash parentheses comma
It seemed that whenever the boys hit their ball over Ms. Crabtree's fence, a __________ sermon on being careful and respecting your elders came before she allowed them to retrieve it. fatidic anemic didactic exuberant
didactic
A cowboy/cowgirl drawled; sauntered shrieked; marched blurted; lurched boasted; hobbled
drawled; sauntered
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. The club played a/an __________ mix of music in order to appeal to a variety of patrons. eclectic insatiable sanctimonious parsimonious
eclectic
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Every citizen of the small town excitedly gathered to hear the speech by the distinguished and ________ visiting professor.
eminent
What are two advantages of fluent sentences? enhanced clarity and conciseness improved word choice and voice improved conventionality and formatting clearer purpose and coherence
enhanced clarity and conciseness
Choose the correct form of the word that fills in the blank. This receipt __________ your entrance to the convention, so don't lose it.
ensures
In "Letter 1," which word was not used properly?
expressionism
Sarah's __________ demeanor changed when the results of the student council election were posted, and she found herself on the losing end. anemic exuberant fatidic incognito
exuberant
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. After Allison realized that she would not get paid more because the contract was valid, she decided to ________ a story that she had fallen terminally ill and could no longer act.
fabricate
His __________ counsel about needing an umbrella proved accurate when the skies opened and drenched the spectators. fatidic loquacious motif resilience
fatidic
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. While he likes to __________ the lifestyle of a rock star, his wallet cannot afford it. prevaricate ruminate feign pontificate
feign
Which is more negative? filth dirt
filth
Choose the correct form of the word that fills in the blank. At the end of the ceremony, Donald was __________ presented with a medal for his heroic acts during the evacuation.
formally
Refer back to antecedent agreement to answer this question. Pronouns need to agree with their antecedents in number (singular or plural), person (point of view), and __________.
gender
Said/Left drunkard
giggled ; whirled
Which is more negative? news gossip
gossip
What did Elias, in Blood Brothers, remember his father teaching him?
history of his christian ancestors
Shelly has a quirky jazz __________ that separates her from other blues guitarists. idiom naphtha didactic vignette
idiom
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. Elmer needs to control his __________ temperament, especially if he wants to impress the peace-loving Emily. impetuous motley pragmatic feign
impetuous
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Maggie ________ left the burner on after she removed the saucepan, which caused the stove to catch on fire.
inadvertently
Arthur sneaked into the club __________ so his older sister wouldn't recognize him. incognito pretentious tenacious visceral
incognito
Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. Because Alex took such copious notes in class, he usually failed the test because he had little to study with.
incorrect
Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. It would be extremely detrimental to earn your college degree; you will be able to get a higher paying job.
incorrect
Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. Martin's apathy and laziness makes him one of our most fervid supporters.
incorrect
Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. My best friend, Sarah, is extremely meticulous; she leaves a path of destruction behind her wherever she goes.
incorrect
Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. The itinerant farmer had lived on his range for nearly 35 years.
incorrect
Even though he was unable to move, Martin was still very aware and comprehensive of what was happening around him.
incorrect
We were apprehensive about going snowmobiling because of the possible chance of imminent weather.
incorrect
Choose the correct form of the word that fills in the blank. Sullivan and McGillicutty were infamous bank robbers. The __________ served his time then went into show business.
latter
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Ralph's appetite for adventure is __________. He always wants to do something bigger, better, or faster. impetuous insatiable pragmatic taut
insatiable
Comparing the whining schoolboy to the "creeping . . . snail" in lines 7 and 8 implies that the schoolboy _________.
is not excited about school and therefore goes slowly
In "Tear Down This Wall," what is President Reagan's rationale for tearing down the Berlin Wall? Mark all that apply. It impedes economic progress. It impedes the growth of the city. It impedes freedom.
it is not all of them it is porbably It impedes economic progress. It impedes freedom.
Mr. Bramall, __________ in nature, would go on for the entire period about random topics so much that the class never finished the required material. loquacious didactic tenacious visceral
loquacious
Our teacher asked us to identify at least one symbolic __________ that the author used throughout the novel. naphtha resilience incognito motif
motif
he wallpaper contains a distinct flower __________. naphtha. vignette motif. idiom.
motif
Said/Left baby
mumbled ; wandered
Said/Left sneaky person
mumbled ; wandered
Said/Left confused person
murmured ; tiptoed
A timid person murmured; tiptoed moaned; strode sighed; pranced slurred; whirled
murmured; tiptoed
Maria removed the oil stain by using a bar of __________ soap instead of her regular detergent. naphtha motif incognito fatidic
naphtha
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. The conductor heightened my appreciation for Mozart's symphony as he explored every possible ________ of the music.
nuance
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. Shelby's __________ nature kept her from emptying her pockets for the school-wide fund raiser, even though she was the first to complain about the lack of student body funds. eclectic prevaricate taut parsimonious
parsimonious
Communism, after surviving for many decades, was overthrown by people who wanted a different system of government. passive active
passive
Which of the following would Sanders advocate in writing?
personal example
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Every Thanksgiving we have a ________ of food; we never come close to eating it all.
plethora
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. I'm tired of hearing politicians __________ just to have their voices heard, especially when they have nothing new to say. ruminate taut adulation pontificate
pontificate
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Once he gained an audience, Bailey began to __________ about his latest basketball exploits, exaggerating his scoring even more than before. prevaricate languor ruminate adulation
prevaricate
What category, proofreading or revising, does the trait, usage belong to?
proofreading
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Allison tried to ________ the validity of the contract because she felt she was not being paid enough for each episode.
repudiate
However, Sarah showed her __________ by supporting the winning candidate with his platform. idiom trundle resilience motif
resilience
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. I always find it both interesting and incongruous when famous actors and actresses are ________ and reserved out in public.
reticent
What category, proofreading or revising, does the trait, ideas and content, belong to?
revising
What category, proofreading or revising, does the trait, organization belong to?
revising
What category, proofreading or revising, does the trait, sentence fluency belong to?
revising
What category, proofreading or revising, does the trait, voice belong to?
revising
What category, proofreading or revising, does the trait, word choice belong to?
revising
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. After the recent election, the citizens quickly tired of the political ________ carried on between the candidates.
rhetoric
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. Sometimes I like to sit calmly and __________ about life, the universe, and everything. pontificate feign prevaricate ruminate
ruminate
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. Wanda really bugged me with her __________ attitude, smirking as she supplied all the answers during the Sunday school lesson. Yesterday, I saw her steal from orphans. capacious pragmatic motley sanctimonious
sanctimonious
In what age category would you as a high school student most likely find yourself?
second or third
Said/Left military officer
shrieked ; marched
The fact that the inspector-general is spied upon by his own servants is an example of which type of irony?
situational irony
An angry person minced; staggered snapped; stamped groaned; skipped slurred; plodded
snapped; stamped
Said/Left crying
sobbed ; crawled
Choose the correct form of the word that fills in the blank. My dog has had real problems since he started chasing __________ cars.
stationary
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. The lawyers worked carefully on creating a contract which would ________ that Allison must star in the television sitcom for three more years.
stipulate
Which is more negative? sweat perspiration
sweat
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. Captain Featherstone ran a/an __________ ship; everyone leapt to their duties so everything ran smoothly on the voyage. capacious parsimonious insatiable taut
taut
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. The squadron's __________ parade formations always earned the sergeant's praise despite their motley, undisciplined backgrounds. eclectic prevaricate insatiable taut
taut
With years of private training under her belt, Jasmine had a __________ hold on the part for the lead in the school play. didactic visceral fatidic tenacious
tenacious
What does "second childishness" mean? (line 27)
that our abilities once again equal that of a baby's
In Blood Brothers, which scripture did Elias's mother love the most?
the Beatitudes
What event impels Elias to return to Ibillin?
the Lebanon massacre
In "Distillation," which character is the protagonist?
the father
For what purpose was the Declaration of Independence written?
to explain why the colonists need to separate from great Britain
Why should you sometimes divide a gigantic paragraph into two or more paragraphs? (Select all that apply.)
to give the reader a visual break
According to Camus, which of the following is not one of the responsibilities of the writer?
to instill hope by supporting the government
What lesson(s) did Eric's mother learn from him?
to laugh, to love life, and to accept death
After the double overtime game, Ferris __________ his gear through the door and collapsed. didactic idiom trundled resilience
trundled
Which of the following is probably the most important skill for paragraphing effectively?
using good judgement
Driver: He got rid of the last one. Holy terror he was! Hear him coming five miles off! Say he's going to this little town. Somewhere like we're going, say. He'd let all the world know about it a month before. So now he's on his way, say, and it's like thunder and lightning coming down the road. And when he gets where he's going he has a good sleep, he has a good eat and drink—and then he starts. Stamps his feet, shouts his head off. Then he has another good sleep, and off he goes.
verbal irony
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. I always find it both interesting and incongruous when famous actors and actresses are ________ and reserved out in public.
vigilant
My teacher assigned us to write a descriptive __________ about each member of our families. vignette resilience anemic trundle
vignette
As the group stared into the entryway of the abandoned cabin, Kate's __________ instincts told her not to go in. loquacious pretentious exuberant visceral
visceral
According to the Declaration of Independence, when is it appropriate to demand a change of government?
when the government repeatedly usurps the citizens' rights
In what ways did Eric fight the leukemia? (Select all that apply.)
with humor and laughter and watching others' examples
The use of phrases like "condescending venom" is a good example of
word choice
Which is more negative? zit pimple
zit