English 9B - Unit 5 Exam

A student wrote a paragraph that contains errors in punctuation. Oliver had a very busy day. First, he woke up early and ventured downstairs to make himself some food. He had a full breakfast, eggs, pancakes, and orange juice. After eating, Oliver read the paper to find activities happening around town. He found a festival that looked fun, so he went to find his friend to accompany him. When he found her, he knew just what to say to convince her to go "Anna, I will buy you ice cream at the end of the day if you come with me." Which two words should be followed by a colon?

- Go. - Breakfast.

Read the passage from "Barack Obama's Keynote Address: 2004 Democratic National Convention." America, tonight, ... if we do what we must do, then I have no doubt that all across the country, from Florida to Oregon, from Washington to Maine, the people will rise up in November, and John Kerry will be sworn in as president, and John Edwards will be sworn in as vice president, and this country will reclaim its promise, and out of this long political darkness a brighter day will come. Which phrases from this passage contain figurative language? Select all that apply.

- This country will reclaim its promise. - The people will rise up in November. - Out of this long political darkness a brighter day will come.

A student is writing an editorial article for the school newspaper. The article is about the benefits and drawbacks of students being able to grade their teachers' performance. The student wants to revise the draft to clearly connect the points made to support his claim. Read the draft of the editorial, and then answer the question. Teachers have always graded their students' performance based on their knowledge and progress in a particular subject. So, shouldn't the students in turn be able to grade the performance of their teachers? It would benefit the teacher's understanding of what teaching methods work best within the classroom. It would also bring light to whether or not the teacher is getting through to his or her students. Students who were unable to voice their opinion about a particular behavior that they felt unprofessional would be able to share it on their own grading report. This also will provide good teachers with the motivation to continue to do their absolute best with methods that are working. After seeing the results of their evaluation, teachers can then focus on bettering their methodology in the classroom. The real question is whether or not students themselves are mature enough to take the grading process seriously. Students may misinterpret what truly makes a good teacher and evaluate them purely based on the easiness of a class. Sometimes students may have a favorite teacher, but they may not base that upon the actual effectiveness of that particular teacher. The most adverse effect to the student's evaluation is whether it intimidates the teacher to lessen their authoritativeness in the classroom. Students would also have to remain anonymous to ensure the teacher cannot penalize them for a poor evaluation. Which two transition sentences would improve the link between the paragraphs of this article?

0.25/1 - [WRONG] Adversely, students grading their teachers can have a negative effect on their teacher's performance. - Students grading their teacher's performance will be beneficial for both the student and the teacher.

Read the statement. Lincoln's reference to "a new birth of freedom" at the end of "The Gettysburg Address" is _[blank]_. Which answer best completes the statement?

A reassurance for the future.

In "Barack Obama's First Inaugural Address," how does Obama use history to express the concept of triumph over adversity?

Obama refers to a prior generation of Americans who struggled and persevered.

What is an allusion?

An indirect reference to a place, person, or event.

Read the passage. A day after Ramon interviewed for a new job, he received a call telling him that his personality and skills were not compatible with the position that he applied for. A company representative asked him if he would be interested in interviewing for a different job in another department that he might be better suited for. What is the meaning of compatible based on the context of the passage?

Congruent.

Read the sentence from "Barack Obama's Keynote Address: 2004 Democratic National Convention." For alongside our famous individualism, there's another ingredient in the American saga, a belief that we are connected as one people. What does Obama mean?

Even though America values personal freedoms, what makes America special is that everyone stands united.

Read the paragraph, and then answer the question. (1) RV (recreational vehicle) travel can be a fun, affordable, and convenient way to vacation. (2) Everyone should take a vacation once in a while. (3) A recent study found that vacationing in an RV can save 74% more than conventional travel. (4) In addition, traveling in an RV allows for customization of a trip. (5) Stops for sightseeing are easy accommodations to make when you are driving an RV. (6) Furthermore, vacationing in an RV is fun for young children. (7) They love the outdoors and experiencing new things. What is the best way to combine sentences 6 and 7?

Furthermore, vacationing is fun for young children because they love the outdoors and enjoy experiencing new things.

Read the passage. (1) Jessica's friends always seem to stop by her house when Grandmother is in town. (2) Everyone enjoys hearing Grandmother's amusing stories about her childhood. (3) Deeply embedded in these stories are pearls of wisdom. (4) One of her common themes involves respect. (5) Her philosophy is that respect should not be given it should be earned. (6) Jessica and her friends gain much insight from Grandmother's stories. Which answer correctly revises sentence 5 from the passage?

Her philosophy is that respect should not be given; it should be earned.

In "The Gettysburg Address," what kind of tone does Abraham Lincoln's use of words such as hallow, nobly, and devotion create?

Honorable.

Read the passage. Mrs. Brown was very concerned about Henry, her Chihuahua. Lately, he has appeared listless and sometimes refused to eat his food. She has decided to make an appointment with a veterinarian. What does the word listless mean as it is used in the passage?

Inactive.

Read the sentence from "Barack Obama's First Inaugural Address." Rather, it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things—some celebrated, but more often men and women obscure in their labor—who have carried us up the long rugged path towards prosperity and freedom. What is most likely the meaning of obscure?

Relatively unknown.

Read the passage from "Barack Obama's First Inaugural Address." Our nation is at war against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred. Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and irresponsibility on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age. Homes have been lost, jobs shed, businesses shuttered. Our health care is too costly, our schools fail too many—and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet. Which rhetorical technique does Obama use in the passage to highlight that Americans need to unite so that they can improve the country?

Repeating the word Our throughout the passage.

Read the passage from "Barack Obama's First Inaugural Address." These are the indicators of crisis, subject to data and statistics. Less measurable, but no less profound, is a sapping of confidence across our land; a nagging fear that America's decline is inevitable, that the next generation must lower its sights. What is the most likely meaning of the phrase lower its sights as it is used in this passage?

Settle for something less than originally strived for or hoped for.

What is alliteration?

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginnings of words used close together.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

The thirty students studied for the test; only eight students got As.

Read the passage from "The Gettysburg Address." But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate ... we cannot consecrate ... we cannot hallow ... this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract. Why does Abraham Lincoln repeat the words we cannot in the passage?

To emphasize that the soldiers who fought on this battlefield are the ones who have made this ground holy.

Read the passage from "Barack Obama's Keynote Address: 2004 Democratic National Convention." If there's a child on the south side of Chicago who can't read, that matters to me, even if it's not my child. If there's a senior citizen somewhere who can't pay for her prescription and has to choose between medicine and the rent, that makes my life poorer, even if it's not my grandmother. If there's an Arab American family being rounded up without benefit of an attorney or due process, that threatens my civil liberties. Which concept does Obama develop in this passage?

[WRONG] The need to recognize inequalities so that American life can improve.

Read the passage. (1) Since the population of Mount Holly nearly doubled during the past three years, township officials decided to build another grammar school. (2) Much thought was put into this project. (3) The new school will have many features a huge gym, several science labs, and an extensive library. (4) Students are looking forward to attending the new school. Which answer correctly revises sentence 3 from the passage?

[WRONG] The new school will have many features; a huge gym, several science labs, and an extensive library. Pretty sure it's: The new school will have many features: a huge gym, several science labs, and an extensive library.