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What was the tone of The House on Mango Street? 1. Suspensful 2. sarcastic 3. Hopeful 4. Depressed

3. Hopeful

Why does the king predict St. Crispian's day will always be remembered in Henry V? 1. As a day to remember their victory 2. As a celebration of Christmas 3. As a day to pay tribute to all kings 4. As a day to remember Christ

1. As a day to remember their victory

What logic does Anthony use to explain why she believes women already possess the right to vote in her "Speech on Women's Rights"? 1. Women are citizens 2. Women are intelligent 3. Women are equals 4. None of the above

1. Women are citizens

Match the event in the play A Raisin in the Sun, with its place in the story structure. 1. Resolution 2. Exposition 3. Climax 4. Rising action

1. Walter tells Mr. Linder that they will try to be good neighbors. 2. We learn the check will arrive the following day. 3. Walter Lee loses the money. 4. We learn Ruth is pregnant.

In Blood Brothers, why does Elias become depressed while studying in Paris? (Select all that apply.) 1. He is dismayed at how Palestinians are viewed by the world. 2. He feels helpless to help his family and friends at home in Israel. 3. He is frustrated because of his low grades in his schoolwork.

1. He is dismayed at how Palestinians are viewed by the world. 2. He feels helpless to help his family and friends at home in Israel.

How is the The House on Mango Street structured? 1. In chapters 2. In flashbacks 3. In vignettes 4. In chronological order

3. In vignettes

This question refers to The Six-Trait Analytical Model for Writing Assessment."Letter 2" would score which of the following in the category of usage/conventions? 1. 1 or 2 because it needs a lot of revision 2. 3 because the author is beginning to take control of the piece 3. 4 or 5 because the spelling, punctuation, and grammar are well under control

1. 1 or 2 because it needs a lot of revision

According to Sigmund Wollman's definition in Uh-Oh: Some Observations from Both Sides of the refrigerator Door, which of the following would be an inconvenience? 1. A speeding ticket 2. Finding a cure for cancer 3. Divorce in the family 4. Diagnosis of cancer

1. A speeding ticket

In Blood Brothers, what motivates Elias to stay in Ibillin? 1. He wants to practice being a peacemaker. 2. He has no other options. 3. He likes the comfortable living quarters. 4. He wants to demonstrate his strong work ethic.

1. He wants to practice being a peacemaker.

Which is an acceptable way to fix this sentence? A vegetarian cannot find anything to suit their palate at Fatty's Hometown Grill. 1. A vegetarian cannot find anything to suit his palate at Fatty's Hometown Grill. 2. A vegetarian cannot find anything to suit his or her palate at Fatty's Hometown Grill. 3. A vegetarian cannot find anything to suit her palate at Fatty's Hometown Grill. 4. All are acceptable.

1. A vegetarian cannot find anything to suit his palate at Fatty's Hometown Grill. 2. A vegetarian cannot find anything to suit his or her palate at Fatty's Hometown Grill. 3. A vegetarian cannot find anything to suit her palate at Fatty's Hometown Grill. (all of the above)

In "Tear Down This Wall," what additional rhetorical device is President Reagan using when he repeats that "this wall will fall?" 1. Anecdote 2. Hyperbole 3. Metaphor 4. Paradox

1. Anecdote

From what you have glimpsed of Barry's character in "Shaving", how will he react to his father's death? 1. Barry will grieve for the loss of his father, but will accept his new responsibilities. 2. Barry will be angry that his father died leaving him without his closest mentor and friend. 3. Barry will resent that he has to take on adult responsibilities at such a young age. 4. Barry will accept his father's death but will become a recluse and avoid society.

1. Barry will grieve for the loss of his father, but will accept his new responsibilities.

From "The Miracle of Language": Why does Lederer's chapter assert that language is so important? 1. Because language enables us to think 2. Because language enables us to reason 3. Because language is miraculous

1. Because language enables us to think 2. Because language enables us to reason

This question refers to "parallel structure." Pick the best answer: Extracurricular Activities: - Played the trumpet in the band 2004-2010 - Choir (alto) 2008-2011 - Softball team (team captain) 2009-2011 - Chess team 2010 1. Change to "Band (trumpet)" 2. Change to "Alto in Choir" 3. Eliminate the chess team reference. 4. The parallel structure is fine. No change is needed.

1. Change played trumpet to band

This question refers to "parallel structure." Pick the best answer: In my English class I have learned to read, to write, to speak, and listen. 1. Change to "to read, to write, to speak, and to listen." 2. Change to "to read and write and speak and to listen." 3. The parallel structure is fine. No change needed. 4. Change to "to read, write, speak, and to listen."

1. Change to "to read, to write, to speak, and to listen."

In "The Cereal Box," why does Armstrong believe children with cancer have a higher cure rate than adults with cancer? (Select all that apply.) 1. Children are naturally brave. 2. Children do not know better. 3. Adults are cynical and fearful.

1. Children are naturally brave. 3. Adults are cynical and fearful.

In "Thinking Well", which of the following are Trimble's essentials to "selling the reader"? (Select all that apply.) 1. Conviction of ideas 2. Serving the reader 3. None of these are essentials 4. Strong arguments and support

1. Conviction of ideas 2. Serving the reader 4. Strong arguments and support

From "English is a Crazy Language": Based on the characteristics of words Lederer discussed in this article, which of the following word pairs would he find illogical? 1. Cough/dough 2. Luck/stuck 3. File/mile 4. Moss/toss

1. Cough/dough

In Blood Brothers, which experience enables Elias to sympathize with the Jews? 1. Crossing the border into Germany to visit his friends, the Grubers 2. Being granted quiet time in the library after the other children went to bed 3. Being invited as a "Jew" from Bethlehem for Christmas dinner in Paris 4. Attending the Paris seminary while separated from his parents and family

1. Crossing the border into Germany to visit his friends, the Grubers

In Blood Brothers, what are the tough miracles that occur in Ibillin? (Select all that apply.) 1. Elias receives forgiveness for his repressed feelings of anger. 2. The sisters from the convent are able to help the sick and injured. 3. The members of the congregation learn to forgive each other.

1. Elias receives forgiveness for his repressed feelings of anger. 3. The members of the congregation learn to forgive each other.

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Paragon 1. Example 2. Progeny 3. Paramount 4. Falcon

1. Example

This question refers to The Six-Trait Analytical Model for Writing Assessment.In "Letter 1," which word was not used properly? 1. Expressionism 2. Arguments 3. Detergent 4. Conclusion

1. Expressionism

Select the correct vocabulary word to correctly complete the 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. 1. fabricate 2. incongruous 3. nuance 4. caustic

1. Fabricate

These questions refer to Blood Brothers. How do Faraj and Elias differ in their approaches to dealing with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? 1. Faraj believes they should wait patiently; Elias believes they should take peaceful action. 2. Faraj wants to join the underground resistance; Elias wants to conform to religious expectations. 3. Faraj wants to forget the conflict entirely; Elias wants to join the freedom fighters. 4. Faraj no longer wants to become a priest; Elias wants to become the Archbishop.

1. Faraj believes they should wait patiently; Elias believes they should take peaceful action.

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. Angela's ________ and showy dress immediately made her the center of attention at the party. 1. flamboyant 2. sporadic 3. fortuitous 4. surreptitious

1. Flamboyant

Which of the following does Anne not discuss in her journal in Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl? 1. Future career 2.Boyfriends 3. Family relationships 4. School work

1. Future career

In "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death", what reason(s) does Henry give to justify Virginia's right to fight? (Select all that apply.) 1. God is on our side. 2. We will never be stronger. 3. War is inevitable.

1. God is on our side. 2. We will never be stronger. 3. War is inevitable.

What reason(s) does Paine give for his confidence that God will help the Americans and not the British? (Select all that apply.) 1. God will not give the colonists up to the devils. 2. Heaven rates freedom highly. 3. The British king is evil and unjust and has usurped God's unlimited power.

1. God will not give the colonists up to the devils. 2. Heaven rates freedom highly. 3. The British king is evil and unjust and has usurped God's unlimited power. (all of the above)

In The Lord of the Rings Part I: The Fellowship of the Ring, why does Gandalf refuse to take the ring? 1. He fears the ring's power over him. 2. He doesn't like to wear any jewelry. 3. He has a ring of even greater power. 4. He thinks someone will steal it from him.

1. He fears the ring's power over him.

In Les Miserables, what was the main reason Jean Valjean doubted the Bishop's sincerity in giving him the silver candlesticks? 1. He felt that society had wronged him before. 2. He believed the Bishop was framing him for theft. 3. He didn't believe in Providence (God). 4. He thought the Bishop was putting on an act for the police.

1. He felt that society had wronged him before.

Which of the following is a way the father demonstrates his love for his children in "Distillation?" 1. He willingly works hard to provide for them. 2. He protects them from the hail storm. 3. He tells them he will never let anything hurt them. 4. All of the above show his love. 5. None of the above show his love.

1. He willingly works hard to provide for them. 2. He protects them from the hail storm. 3. He tells them he will never let anything hurt them. (all of the above)

This question addresses "Items in a Series." Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? 1. I can't make up my mind whether I should be a zombie, a dental hygienist, a cowboy, or a penguin for Halloween. 2. I read Hatchet, Brian's Winter and Brian's Return in fifth grade. 3. You can have broccoli mashed potatoes or corn with your meal. 4. None of the above.

1. I can't make up my mind whether I should be a zombie, a dental hygienist, a cowboy, or a penguin for Halloween.

By your subtle comments, I hope you do not __________ that I would not be qualified for the job. 1. Insinuate 2. Beseech 3. Exasperate 4. Vindicate

1. Insinuate

In The Lord of the Rings Part I: The Fellowship of the Ring, why is it significant that Bilbo gives up the ring of his own accord? (Select all that apply.) 1. It demonstrates he is still in control, not the ring. 2. Then he can eventually overcome the ring's influence. 3. It gives hope that that ring's evil power can be resisted. 4. None of these are reasons Bilbo's action is significant.

1. It demonstrates he is still in control, not the ring. 2. Then he can eventually overcome the ring's influence. 3. It gives hope that that ring's

According to the poem "Harlem" by Langston Hughes, what happens to a dream deferred? 1. It explodes. 2. It stinks. 3. It dries up. 4. All of the above. 5. None of the above.

1. It explodes. 2. It stinks. 3. It dries up. (all of the above)

Referring to Blood Brothers, why did the Palestinian people consider the United Nations' "compromise" unfair? (Select all that apply.) 1. It forced many Palestinians to be uprooted. 2. It gave more than half the land to the Zionists. 3. It gave the fertile, arable land to the Zionists. 4. None of the above

1. It forced many Palestinians to be uprooted. 2. It gave more than half the land to the Zionists. 3. It gave the fertile, arable land to the Zionists.

In "Getting It Started, Keeping It Going", why is an outline so important in good writing? (Select all that apply.) 1. It gives the writer a direction. 2. It keeps the writer focused. 3. None of these are true. 4. It instills confidence in the writer.

1. It gives the writer a direction. 2. It keeps the writer focused. 4. It instills confidence in the writer.

In "Tear Down This Wall," what is President Reagan's rationale for tearing down the Berlin Wall? Mark all that apply. 1. It impedes freedom. 2. It impedes the growth of the city. 3. It impedes economic progress.

1. It impedes freedom. 3. It impedes economic progress.

Why is the active voice generally more desirable than the passive voice? (Select all that apply.) 1. It is more clear and lively. 2. It improves your writing style. 3. It is more direct.

1. It is more clear and lively. 2. It improves your writing style. 3. It is more direct. (all of the above)

Why does Sanders assert that active voice strengthens writing? (Select all that apply.) 1. It is more interesting and lively. 2. It eliminates empty phrases. 3. None of these are Sanders' reasons. 4. It makes the writer more accountable.

1. It is more interesting and lively. 2. It eliminates empty phrases. 4. It makes the writer more accountable.

What is the significance of chapter twelve's title: "Work, For the Night is Coming"? (Select all that apply.) 1. It represents the work, physically and spiritually, that needs to be done in Israel. 2. It emphasizes Bishop Raya's counsel for Elias to help build schools and libraries. 3. It illustrates how Elias needs to work even harder to help bring about peace.

1. It represents the work, physically and spiritually, that needs to be done in Israel. 2. It represents the work, physically and spiritually, that needs to be done in Israel.

Choose one effective way to fix this run-on sentence. Jack slumped to the floor, he had been knocked out. 1. Jack slumped to the floor after being knocked out. 2. He slumped to the floor, Jack had been knocked out. 3. Jack slumped, to the floor, he had been knocked out. 4. He had been knocked out, Jack slumped to the floor.

1. Jack slumped to the floor after being knocked out.

In The New Philanthropy, which philanthropist focuses on improving literacy among school children? 1. Jim Barksdale 2.Lily Kanter 3. Jim Clark 4. Bill Drayton

1. Jim Barksdale

"Until then I am a red balloon, a balloon tied to an anchor." 1. Metaphor 2. Personification 3. Simile

1. Metaphor

In "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death", what is "the lamp of experience" an example of? 1. Metaphor 2. Antithesis 3. Anecdote 4. Alliteration

1. Metaphor

Referring to The Six-Trait Analytical Model for Writing Assessment: In "Letter 2," the organization needs what? 1. More thoughtful transitions 2. More logical sequencing 3. Better paragraphing

1. More thoughtful transitions 2. More logical sequencing 3. Better paragraphing (All of the above)

In this question, indicate whether you need to omit some words from the following sentence: My Nike cleats tore up the turf as I sprinted for the end zone. 1. No omissions are necessary. 2. Omissions are needed.

1. No omissions are necessary

In this question, indicate whether you need to omit some words from the following sentence: In the marathon that I ran, I ran faster than my friend who ran a slower time than me. 1. Omissions are needed. 2. No omissions are necessary.

1. Omissions are needed

Which term best describes the tone of Albert Camus' Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech? 1. Optimistic 2. Sarcastic 3. Nihilistic 4. Unrealistic

1. Optimistic

"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." 1. Personification 2. Simile 3. Metaphor

1. Personification

Who or what is the antagonist in "Ballad of Birmingham?" (Select all that apply.) 1. Prejudice 2. Tolerance 3. Immaturity

1. Prejudice

What does the poem "Incident" teach us about prejudice? (Select all that apply.) 1. Prejudice is a destructive force in society, even for children. 2. Children learn prejudice at an early age. 3. Prejudice is only targeted against children and women.

1. Prejudice is a destructive force in society, even for children. 2. Children learn prejudice at an early age.

In A Raisin in the Sun, what antagonists does Walter Lee face? Choose all that apply. 1. Racism 2. Illness 3. Nature 4. Poverty

1. Racism 4. Poverty

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? 1. Regretful that they were not there 2. Ashamed of those who fought 3. Proud of their fellow Englishmen 4. Grateful they were safe at home

1. Regretful that they were not there

Lincoln's words, "Government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the earth" in his "Gettysburg Address" is an example of which rhetorical device? 1. Repetition 2. Antithesis 3. Oxymoron 4. Personification

1. Repetition

According to "Thinking Well", which of the following best describes the "veteran" writer? (Select all that apply.) 1. Rewriter 2. Empathy 3. None of these describe veteran writers 4. Other-oriented

1. Rewriter 2. Empathy 4. Other-oriented

Which characters feel trapped in their life on Mango Street? (Select all that apply). 1. Sally 2. Alicia 3. Esperanza 4. Rafaela

1. Sally 2. Alicia 3. Esperanza 4. Rafaela (all of the above)

According to "Omit Needless Words," which of the following sentences contains needless words? (Select all that apply.) 1. She is a woman that is smart. 2. I sped to McDonald's. 3. I drive a sporty, fast, fun car.

1. She is a woman that is smart. 3. I drive a sporty, fast, fun car.

Looking back at Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, how does Anne change during her years in the Secret Annex? 1. She matures, becoming more patient, and she discovers herself. 2. She becomes depressed, losing hope for the future. 3. She doesn't change; she is her same outspoken self. 4. She develops a closer relationship with her mother.

1. She matures, becoming more patient, and she discovers herself.

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Coterie 1. Social clique 2. Secret organization 3. Classmate 4. College coed

1. Social clique

According to The Elements of Style, what should the first sentence in a paragraph do? (Select all that apply.) 1. Suggest a topic 2. The first paragraph does none of these 3. Summarize the paper 4. Help with transition

1. Suggest a topic 4. Help with transition

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word. Voluble: 1. Talkative 2. Soluble 3. Impulsive 4. Praiseworthy

1. Talkative

Which of the following circumstances motivates Albert Camus to write his Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech?

1. The emergence of nihilism 2. The oppression in Europe

What is the most significant difference that sets the crash of Air Florida Flight 90 apart from other tragedies? 1. The heroic efforts of rescuers and the survivor who saved others' lives. 2. The plane clipped the bridge before crashing into the Potomac River. 3. The crash took place in Washington, D.C.— a place of rules and order. 4. The fierce winter storm that paralyzed the airport and the entire city.

1. The heroic efforts of rescuers and the survivor who saved others' lives.

Which of the following clues lets the reader know that the driver knows the inspector-general's identity? 1. The inspector-general defends the description of how he tries to disguise his voice. 2. The inspector-general is offended when the driver recounts how he got his information. 3. The inspector-general hides his own flask when the driver mentions that the new inspector-general likes to keep a flask of vodka. 4. All of the above.

1. The inspector-general defends the description of how he tries to disguise his voice. 2. The inspector-general is offended when the driver recounts how he got his information. 3. The inspector-general hides his own flask when the driver mentions that the new inspector-general likes to keep a flask of vodka. (all of the above)

This question refers to "parallel structure." Pick the best answer: The camp dinner consisted of rotten potatoes, dehydrated water, and burnt lettuce. 1. The parallel structure is fine. No change needed. 2. Change to "of rotten potatoes, water, and of lettuce." 3. Change to "of rotten potatoes, of dehydrated water, and burnt lettuce."

1. The parallel structure is fine. No change needed

In "Trap of Gold," what does Wetherton know he must avoid? (Select all that apply.) 1. The urge to go back for more 2. Too great a tolerance for danger 3. The desire to achieve his goal

1. The urge to go back for more 2. Too great a tolerance for danger

Why does Anthony declare that states with laws prohibiting women the right to vote are in violation of the Constitution in her "Speech on Women's Rights"? (Select all that apply.) 1. They establish an oligarchy of sex 2. They establish an oligarchy of learning 3. They discriminate against the wealthy

1. They establish an oligarchy of sex

According to The New Philanthropy, how have multimillionaires changed the way they give to charities? (Select all that apply.) 1. They require accountability 2. They demand results 3. None of these 4. They research before giving

1. They require accountability 2. They demand results 4. They research before giving

Referring to "Thinking Well", which of the following best describes a "novice" writer? 1. Unconscious writing 2. Selling the reader 3. Objectivity and empathy 4. Anticipating responses

1. Unconscious writing

Jack's appendectomy could be done with minimal invasion—only a few laser incisions; it's more __________ than in years past. 1. Unobtrusive 2. Indignant 3. Furtive 4. Eccentric

1. Unobtrusive

This question refers to "Paragraphing." Which of the following is probably the most important skill for paragraphing effectively? 1. Using good judgment 2. Making the essay look pretty 3. Counting sentences 4. Making them the same size

1. Using good judgement

In "The Cereal Box" which of the following is not one of the factors contributing to long-term survival of cancer? 1. Courage 2. Hope 3. Attitude 4. Knowledge 5. Money

5. Money

In Child of the Dark, what does the diary reveal about Brazil during the 1950s? (Select all that apply.) 1. Women were subservient to their husbands. 2. Brazilian democracy was weakening. 3. The Sao Paulo favela was growing rapidly. 4. None of these are true.

1. Women were subservient to their husbands. 2. Brazilian democracy was weakening. 3. The Sao Paulo favela was growing rapidly.

Someone in a hurry ___, and___ out of the room. 1. blurted; dashed 2. mumbled; wandered 3. asserted; strutted 4. commanded; darted

1. blurted; dashed

Choose the correct form of the word that fills in the blank. The rhino's __________ hide protects it from would be predators. 1. coarse 2. course

1. coarse

These questions refer to "Sentence Fluency." What are two advantages of fluent sentences? 1. enhanced clarity and conciseness 2. improved word choice and voice 3. improved conventionality and formatting 4. clearer purpose and coherence

1. 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. 1. ensures 2. assures 3. insures

1. ensures

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. 1. formally 2. formerly

1. 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 __________. 1. gender 2. age 3. weight 4. class

1. gender

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. 1. impetuous 2. motley 3. pragmatic 4. feign

1. impetuous

Dreams are an important part of the play in A Raisin in the Sun. Match each character with one of his or her dreams. 1. Asagai 2. Beneatha 3. Walter Lee 4. Ruth 5. Mama

1. improving life in his village 2. becoming a doctor 3. a liquor store 4. a better marriage 5. a garden of her own

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Arthur sneaked into the club __________ so his older sister wouldn't recognize him. 1. incognito 2. pretentious 3. tenacious 4. visceral

1. incognito

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. 1. insatiable 2. taut 3. impetuous 4. pragmatic

1. insatiable

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. 1. languor 2. feign 3. adulation 4. ruminate

1. languor

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Our teacher asked us to identify at least one symbolic __________ that the author used throughout the novel. 1. motif 2. incognito 3. naphtha 4. resilience

1. motif

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Maria removed the oil stain by using a bar of ___ soap instead of her regular detergent. 1. naphtha 2. incognito 3. fatidic 4. motif

1. naphtha

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. 1. pontificate 2. ruminate 3. taut 4. adulation

1. pontificate

The following passage demonstrates which type of irony in Anton Chekhov's "The Inspector ? 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. 1. situational irony 2. comic irony 3. verbal irony 4. dramatic irony

1. situational irony

According to The Elements of Style, what is the basic unit of composition? 1. the paragraph 2. the sentence 3. a single word 4. the essay

1. the paragraph

What lesson(s) did Eric's mother learn from him? 1. to laugh 2. to love life 3. to accept death 4. all of the above 5. none of the above

1. to laugh 2. to love life 3. to accept death (all of the above)

Select the correct vocabulary word to correctly complete the 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. 1. reticent 2. caustic 3. intrepid 4. inadvertent

2. Caustic

Which of the following is not an example of King's use of allusion in his "I Have a Dream" speech? 1. "Great American" (1st paragraph) 2. "Palace of justice" (6th paragraph) 3. "Architects of our republic" (3rd paragraph) 4. "Five score years ago" (1st paragraph)

2. "Palace of justice" (6th paragraph)

This question refers to The Six-Trait Analytical Model for Writing Assessment. For ideas and content, the essay "Letter 1" would score 1. 1 or 2 because the author isn't focused and has inaccurate information. 2. 3 because the author is on his way to taking control of the piece. 3. 4 or 5 because the topic is focused, original, clear, and includes the important details.

2. 3 because the author is on his way to taking control of the piece.

No one particularly cared for Martin's personal jibes, cutting remarks, and __________ sense of humor. 1. Heathen 2. Acute 3. Assimilate 4. Beseech

2. Acute

What rhetorical device does Lincoln use in the first two lines of his "Gettysburg Address" speech? 1. Hyperbole 2. Allusion to a prior event 3. Climax 4. Repetition of phrases

2. Allusion to a prior event

In The New Philanthropy, which philanthropist focuses on individuals donating their time and skills rather than money? 1. Lily Kanter 2. Andrew Rasiej 3. Jim Barksdale 4. Bill Gates

2. Andrew Rasiej

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. 1. We could save precious fuel if we would ban boats with excessive horsepower from our lakes and ponds, while we also decreased noise and water pollution. 2. By banning boats with excessive horsepower from our lakes and ponds, we could decrease noise and water pollution and save precious fuel. 3. Banning boats with excessive horsepower from our lakes and ponds would save precious fuel; it would also be one way to decrease noise and water pollution. 4. One way to decrease noise pollution and to decrease water pollution and to save precious fuel would be to ban boats with excessive horsepower from our lakes and ponds.

2. By banning boats with excessive horsepower from our lakes and ponds, we could decrease noise and water pollution and save precious fuel.

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word. Arbitrary: 1. Trivial 2. By chance 3. Careful 4. Purposeful

2. By chance

Which of the following would Sanders advocate in writing? 1. Passive voice 2. Personal example 3. Technical jargon 4. Anonymous prose

2. Personal example

This question refers to "parallel structure." Pick the best answer: My favorite elements of summer vacation are the swimming pool, the beach, the theater, and eating lots of food. 1. Change to "the swimming pool, going to the beach, the theater, and eating lots of food." 2. Change to "the swimming pool, the beach, the theater, and the food." 3. Change to "the swimming pool, the beach, seeing movies, and eating lots of food." 4. The parallel structure is fine. No change needed.

2. Change to "the swimming pool, the beach, the theater, and the food."

"Shaving" demonstrates which type of writing? 1. Literary analysis 2. Coming-of-age story 3. Opinion statement 4. Problem/solution essay

2. Coming-of-age story

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Valor 1. Value 2. Courage 3. Respect 4. Honor

2. Courage

According to Sigmund Wollman's definition in Uh-Oh: Some Observations from Both Sides of the refrigerator Door, which of the following would be a problem? 1. No money to go skiing 2. Diagnosis of leukemia 3. Being grounded by parents 4. No date for the dance

2. Diagnosis of leukemia

Her __________ appearance and late arrival to the interview did not impress the CEO. 1. Vigorous 2. Disheveled 3. Raucous 4. Indignant

2. Disheveled

How does Esperanza feel about Mango Street? 1. Scared 2. Embarrassed 3. Proud 4. Content

2. Embarrassed

Why should democratic countries maintain trade and communication with communist or dictatorship countries? 1. Alienating communist countries will lead to a full-scale world war which could destroy democratic nations. 2. Encouraging free enterprise within communist countries will help lead to reforms and eventual full democracy. 3. Through the example of free enterprise businesses, communist countries will improve their economic system. 4. Strengthening trade relationships with communist countries build the economic strength of democratic nations.

2. Encouraging free enterprise within communist countries will help lead to reforms and eventual full democracy.

Sordid: 1. Lazy 2. Filthy 3. Spoiled 4. Entreaty

2. Filthy

What does the title, "The Trap of Gold," refer to? (Select all that apply.) 1. Foolishness 2. Greed 3. The rock formation

2. Greed

In Blood Brothers, how does Elias work to bring peace between Palestinians and Jews? (Select all that apply.) 1. He participates in conferences at the university. 2. He organizes a camp-in at the village of Biram. 3. He organizes a peace march in Jerusalem.

2. He organizes a camp-in at the village of Biram. 3. He organizes a peace march in Jerusalem.

In Blood Brothers, why does David Hazard feel that he must write the story of Elias Chacour? 1. He supports the PLO (Palestinian Liberation Organization). 2. He wanted to discover the compassion and peace Chacour has. 3. He wanted to help solve the continual conflict in the Middle East. 4. No one had previously written Chacour's life history.

2. He wanted to discover the compassion and peace Chacour has.

These questions refer to Les Miserables. In Les Miserables, why does the Bishop refrain from questioning Jean Valjean about his past? 1. He is not interested in a boring life history. 2. He wants to treat Jean Valjean as an equal. 3. He wants to call Jean Valjean to repentance. 4. He already knows Jean Valjean's history.

2. He wants to treat Jean Valjean as an equal.

In Blood Brothers, what quality often gets Elias into trouble? 1. His solemn demeanor 2. His outspoken honesty 3. His religious devotion 4. His irrepressible humor

2. His outspoken honesty

What is an effective way to fix this sentence? Jackson soared through the lane and dunked the ball with two hands. 1. Add a verb 2. It is already a complete sentence. 3. Add a subject and a verb 4. Add a subject

2. It is already a complete sentence.

How is the repetition of the line "I am the man, I suffered, I was there" significant? 1. It depicts the patience of the author and the heroes. 2. It reveals the author's empathy for the heroes. 3. It illustrates the author's ability to endure pain. 4. It emphasizes the suffering the heroes endured.

2. It reveals the author's empathy for the heroes.

How is the title, "Incident," ironic? 1. It reveals how children are continually involved in minor incidents. 2. It underscores the trauma the speaker suffered from this event. 3. It clearly describes this minor event in the speaker's life. 4. It suggests that this event was insignificant to the speaker.

2. It underscores the trauma the speaker suffered from this event.

What does the writer conclude about man's relationship to nature? 1. Man is powerless in the world. 2. Man has his own moral power. 3. Nature continually catches us unprepared. 4. Nature will always overpower man.

2. Man has his own moral power.

In Blood Brothers, what did the guns symbolize to the young Elias? 1. War 2. Might 3. Peace 4. Greed

2. Might

How does Mr. Linder in A Raisin in the Sun feel about the Youngers moving into his neighborhood? 1. Excited 2. Nervous 3. Angry 4. Apathetic

2. Nervous

Which one is not a reason to vary from standard English? 1. To imitate how people talk 2. Not knowing how to spell certain words 3. To make a particular aspect of a text stand out 4. To speed up the flow of the language

2. Not knowing how to spell certain words

Select the correct vocabulary word to correctly complete the sentence. The conductor heightened my appreciation for Mozart's symphony as he explored every possible ________ of the music. 1. inadvertent 2. nuance 3. incongruous 4. reticent

2. Nuance

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Progeny 1. Profitable 2. Offspring 3. Wealthy 4. Progress

2. Offspring

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Antithesis 1. Antagonism 2. Opposition 3. Antidote 4. Similarity

2. Opposition

These questions refer to The American Crisis Number 1. Which of the following is not one of the rhetorical devices Paine uses? 1. Metaphor 2. Oxymoron 3. Rhetorical question 4. Imagery

2. Oxymoron

While on the Mount of Beatitudes, what specifically does Elias realize he can do to help reconcile the Palestinian people? 1. Build up their national pride 2. Restore their human dignity 3. Improve their education 4. Teach them how to forgive

2. Restore their human dignity

Select the correct vocabulary word to correctly complete the sentence. I always find it both interesting and incongruous when famous actors and actresses are ________ and reserved out in public. 1. rhetoric 2. reticent 3. repudiate 4. resilient

2. Reticent

Which of the following is not essential for forming a complete sentence? 1. Predicate 2. Rhetorical devices 3. Subject 4. Correct punctuation

2. Rhetorical devices

In "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death", which rhetorical device does Henry use repeatedly in the third paragraph? 1. Repetition 2. Rhetorical question 3. Hyperbole 4. Alliteration

2. Rhetorical question

Referring to "As You Like It," in what age category would you as a high school student most likely find yourself? 1. First or Second 2. Second or Third 3. Forth or Fifth 4. Sixth or Seventh

2. Second or Third

"Only a house quiet as snow, a space for myself to go, clean as paper before the poem." 1. Personification 2. Simile 3. Metaphor

2. Simile

Select the correct vocabulary word to correctly complete the sentence. The lawyers worked carefully on creating a contract which would ________ that Allison must star in the television sitcom for three more years. 1. fabricate 2. stipulate 3. eminent 4. vigilant

2. Stipulate

What will be the consequence if Britain capitulates to Germany? 1. All of Europe will be held accountable for Germany's domination. 2. The United States will be the only country left to fight Germany. 3. The entire world will be subjected to the darkness of German despotism. 4. The British Resistance will undermine German authority indefinitely.

2. The United States will be the only country left to fight Germany.

These next questions have to do with Dangling Modifiers. Identify the sentence(s) with correctly placed modifiers. 1. The cat crawled into my lap while reading the newspaper. 2. The cat crawled into my lap while I was reading the newspaper. 3. Reading the newspaper, the cat crawled into my lap.

2. The cat crawled into my lap while I was reading the newspaper.

Which of the following statements would Thomas Paine agree? (Select all that apply.) 1. He would agree with none of these arguments. 2. The ends justify the means, no matter how high the cost. 3. The harder you work for something, the more you appreciate it. 4. Every individual must be willing to sacrifice for the greater good.

2. The ends justify the means, no matter how high the cost. 3. The harder you work for something, the more you appreciate it. 4. Every individual must be willing to sacrifice for the greater good.

According to Thatcher, why do some countries with abundant natural resources fail to succeed? 1. The government fostered free enterprise. 2. The government planned the people into poverty. 3. The government failed to plan for the future. 4. The government encouraged too much creativity.

2. The government planned the people into poverty.

Identify the sentence(s) with correctly placed modifiers. 1. Dressed in ghost-hunting gear, the police officer waved to us teenagers. 2. The police officer waved to us teenagers dressed in ghost-hunting gear.

2. The police officer waved to us teenagers dressed in ghost-hunting gear.

These questions refer to "The Moral Challenges for the Next Century." What do freedom and liberty need to exist? 1. Great leaders 2. The rule of law 3. A new country 4. A strong economy

2. The rule of law

In the first two lines of Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address", what event is he referring to? 1. The signing of the Mayflower Compact by the pilgrims 2.The signing of the Declaration of Independence 3. The beginning of the Civil War between the States 4. The inauguration of George Washington as first president

2. The signing of the Declaration of Independence

For what purpose was the Declaration of Independence written? 1. To ask the king of Great Britain to change some laws 2. To explain why the colonists need to separate themselves from Great Britain 3. To ask forgiveness of the citizens of Great Britain 4. To explain the democratic government of the United States of America

2. To explain why the colonists need to separate themselves from Great Britain

What is the purpose of Paine's essay? 1. To persuade the British army to admit defeat 2. To persuade American citizens to support the army and the American cause 3. Paine's essay has no persuasive purpose. 4. To express despair over Washington's retreat 5. To flatter the Tories into denouncing support of England

2. To persuade American citizens to support the army and the American cause

In The Lord of the Rings Part I: The Fellowship of the Ring, which factor(s) motivates Frodo to guard the Ring? (Select all that apply.) 1. To save his family 2. To protect the Shire 3. To follow Bilbo

2. To protect the Shire 3. To follow Bilbo

In Albert Camus' Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech, toward the end of his speech, Camus mentions two goals we must "march toward." What are they? 1. Honesty and sincerity 2. Truth and liberty 3. Honesty and honor 4. Humility and liberty

2. Truth and liberty

In fact, Hector sought __________ for all the times Martin insulted him in front of the new girl. 1. Vindicate 2. Vengeance 3. Vigorous 4. Heathen

2. Vengeance

Mr. Sommers felt __________ after he was proved innocent before the jury. 1. Exasperate 2. Vindicate 3. Insinuate 4. Assimilate

2. Vindicate

In The Elements of Style, which of the following does not demonstrate the need for a paragraph break? 1. a new supporting idea 2. assertion of a single idea 3. a change of speaker 4. visual help for the reader

2. assertion of a single idea

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. 1. parsimonious 2. capacious 3. sanctimonious 4. impetuous

2. capacious

What is the tone of the President's speech, "Tear Down This Wall?" 1. Humorous 2. Remorseful 3. Hopeful 4. Sarcastic

3. Hopeful

Which type(s) of punctuation can be used to set apart a parenthetical element? Mark all that apply. 1. semicolon 2. comma 3. dash 4. colon 5. parenthesis 6. hyphen

2. comma 3. dash 5. parenthesis

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. Any attempt to figure out who the perpetrator of the crime was would be mere ________ without first gathering more clues and information. 1. flamboyant 2. conjecture 3.precipitate 4. relegate

2. conjecture

A cowboy/cowgirl ___, and___ out of the room. 1. blurted; lurched 2. drawled; sauntered 3. shrieked; marched 4. boasted; hobbled

2. 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. 1. sanctimonious 2. eclectic 3. parsimonious 4. insatiable

2. eclectic

According to Using Figurative Language, which figurative language device is used in this sentence: After she broke up with Simon, Alicia realized that boys like him are a dime a dozen. 1. symbolism 2. idiom 3. personification 4. onomatopoeia

2. idiom

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Shelly has a quirky jazz __________ that separates her from other blues guitarists. 1. didactic 2. idiom 3. vignette 4. naphtha

2. idiom

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. 1. later 2. latter

2. latter

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. The wallpaper contains a distinct flower __________. 1. naphtha. 2. motif. 3. idiom. 4. vignette

2. motif.

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. 1. eclectic 2. parsimonious 3. prevaricate 4. taut

2. parsimonious

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. After Edward's error cost the company thousands of dollars, he was ________ to a minor position in the mail room. 1. truncated 2. relegate 3. overt 4. precipitate

2. relegate

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. However, Sarah showed her __________ by supporting the winning candidate with his platform. 1. motif 2. resilience 3. trundle 4. idiom

2. resilience

Choose the correct form of the word that fills in the blank. My dog has had real problems since he started chasing __________ cars. 1. stationery 2. stationary

2. stationary

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. With years of private training under her belt, Jasmine had a __________ hold on the part for the lead in the school play. 1. fatidic 2. tenacious 3. visceral 4. didactic

2. tenacious

What event impels Elias to return to Ibillin? 1. his mother's death 2. the Lebanon massacre 3. his loneliness for Galilee 4. his visit at the refugee camp

2. the Lebanon massacre

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. My teacher assigned us to write a descriptive __________ about each member of our families. 1. trundle 2. vignette 3. anemic 4. resilience

2. vignette

In what ways did Eric fight the leukemia? (Select all that apply.) 1. with a bone marrow transplant 2. with humor and laughter 3. watching others' examples

2. with humor and laughter 3. watching others' examples

What message does Elias give to audiences in Europe? 1. "Blessed are the meek." 2. You must work for nuclear disarmament. 3. "Blessed are the peacemakers." 4. You must work to build each other's dignity.

3. "Blessed are the peacemakers."

This question refers to The Six-Trait Analytical Model for Writing Assessment.For ideas and content, "Letter 3" would score 1. 1 or 2 because the author isn't focused and has inaccurate information. 2. 3 because the author is on his way to taking control of the piece. 3. 4 or 5 because the topic is focused, original, clear, and includes the important details.

3. 4 or 5 because the topic is focused, original, clear, and includes the important details.

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: 1. Putrescence 2. Odor 3. Aroma 4. Smell

3. Aroma

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Propitious 1. Automatic 2. Audacious 3. Auspicious 4. Awesome

3. Auspicious

Which is an acceptable way to punctuate this sentence? 1. Barrowston, named after my great-great grandfather started as a mining camp. 2. Barrowston. Named after my great-great grandfather. Started as a mining camp. 3. Barrowston—named after my great-great grandfather—started as a mining camp. 4. Barrowston named after my great-great grandfather started as a mining camp.

3. Barrowston—named after my great-great grandfather—started as a mining camp.

Acrimonious: 1. Fantastic 2. Acidic 3. Bitter 4. Skeptical

3. Bitter

In "The Cereal Box," which of the following is the most significant antagonist Armstrong had to fight against? 1. Cycling 2. Ignorance 3. Cancer

3. Cancer

Duress: 1. Desolation 2. Consolation 3. Constraint by threat 4. Degradation

3. Constraint by threat

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. The military conducted ________ operations as it tested its top secret new missile defense system. 1. overt 2. sporadic 3. covert 4. incoherent

3. Covert

What is the speaker's tone in "The Unknown Citizen"? 1. Sympathetic 2. Incoherent 3. Disinterested 4. Optimistic

3. Disinterested

Identify the sentence with clear pronoun-antecedent usage. Refer back to antecedent agreement to answer this question. 1. Either Lonnie or Robert copied its report from the Internet. 2. Either Lonnie or Robert copied their report from the Internet. 3. Either Lonnie or Robert copied his report from the Internet. 4. All are acceptable.

3. Either Lonnie or Robert copied his report from the Internet.

Select the correct vocabulary word to correctly complete the sentence. Every citizen of the small town excitedly gathered to hear the speech by the distinguished and ________ visiting professor. 1. caustic 2. vigilant 3. eminent 4. incipient

3. Eminent

When electing leaders, what is important to look at in a future leader? 1. Pragmatism 2. "Followership" 3. Enduring values 4. Expediency

3. Enduring values

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word. Chagrin: 1. Success 2. Humility 3. Failure 4. Dismay

3. Failure

If Henry V were set in the situation of a football team gearing up for its next game, what role could the king best be compared to? 1. Student-body president 2. School principal 3. Football coach 4. Cheerleader

3. Football coach

In Blood Brothers, which of the following best describes Elias's father's attitude towards the Zionists? 1. Apathetic 2. Revengeful 3. Forgiving 4. Remorseful

3. Forgiving

According to Thatcher, what is economic democracy? 1. Natural resources 2. Free trade 3. Free enterprise 4. A democratic government

3. Free enterprise

In Les Miserables, why does Jean Valjean steal the silver? 1. He needs the money. 2. He is angry at the Bishop. 3. He condemns all society. 4. He is a thief at heart.

3. He condemns all society.

In "Trap of Gold," why did Wetherton decide to quit extracting gold? 1. The tower was falling. 2. His wife asked him to stop. 3. He defeated his greed. 4. He had reached his goal.

3. He defeated his greed.

In Blood Brothers, how is Elias able to regain a small sense of inner peace while at the orphanage in Haifa? 1. He writes numerous letters to his family. 2. He becomes friends with Faraj Nahkleh. 3. He fills his journal with letters to Jesus. 4. He "adopts" the housemother as his "mom."

3. He fills his journal with letters to Jesus.

These questions refer to "The Unknown Citizen." What is the author's (not the speaker's) purpose in writing this poem? 1. He is promoting the need for more factory workers. 2. He is condemning the man for not working hard. 3. He is criticizing the dehumanization of society. 4. He is honoring this man for his productive life.

3. He is criticizing the dehumanization of society.

In Blood Brothers, how does Elias react to his studies at the seminary in Paris? 1. He enjoys the opportunity to delve into an academic study of the scriptures. 2. He analyzes the Beatitudes so he can explain them more fully to his mother. 3. He is disturbed by the Western philosophies influencing the Church. 4. He is intrigued by the in-depth study of Church dogma, rites, and rituals.

3. He is disturbed by the Western philosophies influencing the Church.

Why doesn't Esperanza want to dance at her cousin's baptismal party? 1. She doesn't want people to see her dance 2. She is jealous her cousin got baptized 3. Her shoes don't match her dress 4. She hurt her foot

3. Her shoes don't match her dress

Meg stormed __________ out of the room after she felt insulted, even though nobody was really laughing at her. 1. Disheveled 2. Acutely 3. Indignantly 4. Eccentrically

3. Indignantly

Referring to As You Like It, comparing the whining schoolboy to the "creeping . . . snail" in lines 7 and 8 implies that the schoolboy _________. 1. Wants to go to school, but physically he is slow. 2. Knows the importance of education. 3. Is not excited about school and therefore goes slowly. 4. Always goes to school because it is important.

3. Is not excited about school and therefore goes slowly

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." 1. No one constructed it. 2. It is not acceptable. The passive voice is never acceptable. 3. Knowing who actually constructed it is of no significance.

3. Knowing who actually constructed it is of no significance.

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Indigenous 1. Indifferent 2. Naive 3. Native 4. Indulgent

3. Native

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. We were pleasantly surprised when the travel agent only charged a ________ fee for her services. 1. flamboyant 2. fortuitous 3. nominal 4. truncated

3. Nominal

What is the tone of the play A Raisin in the Sun? 1. Comical 2. Sarcastic 3. Optimistic 4. Tragic

3. Optimistic

In Blood Brothers, which word best describes Elias's father, Michael Chacour? 1. Humorous 2. Ambitious 3. Peaceful 4. Defiant

3. Peaceful

What are the "living stones" Elias refers to in Blood Brothers? 1. Rocks and stones 2. Jews 3. People 4. Priests

3. People

In Les Miserables, what do we learn about the Bishop's belief in human nature after bestowing the candlesticks to Jean Valjean? 1. Rules were made to be broken. 2. Wickedness never was happiness. 3. People will act as they are treated. 4. Once a thief, always a thief.

3. People will act as they are treated.

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Impeccable 1. Foolhardy 2. Paragon 3. Perfect 4. Foolproof

3. Perfect

In Child of the Dark, which quality best describes Carolina Maria de Jesus? 1. Apathetic 2. Complacent 3. Persistent 4. Attractive

3. Persistent

Feasible: 1. Practical 2. Fatal 3. Possible 4. Logical

3. Possible

Veronica disrupted the business meeting with her __________ outburst of laughter. 1. Furtive 2. Unobtrusive 3. Raucous 4. Acute

3. Raucous

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Recant 1. Recall 2. Recount 3. Renounce 4. Review

3. Renounce

Select the correct vocabulary word to correctly complete the sentence. After the recent election, the citizens quickly tired of the political ________ carried on between the candidates. 1. Nuance 2. Caustic 3. Rhetoric 4. Plethora

3. Rhetoric

Which of these is the kindest way to say that someone's life has ended? 1. She died 2. She kicked the bucket 3. She passed away 4. All three have the same connotation

3. She passed away

Which is an acceptable way to fix this sentence? Someone left their trademark graffiti all over the school. 1. Somebody left their trademark graffiti all over the school. 2. Someone left their trademark with graffiti all over it. 3. Someone left his or her trademark graffiti all over the school. 4. All are acceptable.

3. Someone left his or her trademark graffiti all over the school.

Referring to "As You Like It," what does "second childishness" mean? 1. That out attitude remains young 2. That we enjoy like like we did when we were young 3. That our abilities once again equal a babies 4. That we regain youthfulness

3. That our abilities once again equal a babies

In Blood Brothers, why were Elias' father and brothers allowed to stay in Gish after they had been driven out? 1. The Palestinians surrendered to the Zionists. 2. The Palestinians signed their own compromise. 3. The Zionists needed a "cheap" labor force. 4. The Zionists felt guilty for their persecution.

3. The Zionists needed a "cheap" labor force.

What reason is given for why the Palestinian youth resort to drugs, alcohol, violence, and vandalism? 1. They are simply demonstrating the qualities of rebellious teenagers. 2. They are angry and resentful of the Israeli military authority. 3. They are frustrated because they lack a good education and a future. 4. They are simply learning from the examples of their families.

3. 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?" 1. They are embarrassed they have to forage for food in the dump. 2. They are discouraged because they did not collect enough food. 3. They are thinking about their near escape from danger in the hail storm. 4. They are frightened by Lázaro's burial in the garbage heap.

3. They are thinking about their near escape from danger in the hail storm.

How are the last two lines in "The Unknown Citizen" significant? 1. They suggest anyone can be happy if they follow the man's example. 2. They explain how statistics can accurately portray one's life. 3. They help the reader see how statistics cannot determine a man's true happiness. 4. They illustrate how happy and satisfied the man was in life.

3. They help the reader see how statistics cannot determine a man's true happiness.

Which stanza illustrates the impression the event had on the speaker of the poem "Incident?" 1. First stanza 2. Second stanza 3. Third stanza 4. All of the above

3. Third stanza

This question refers to "Paragraphing." Why should you sometimes divide a gigantic paragraph into two or more paragraphs? 1. Because you should never have long paragraphs 2. Just for the fun of it 3. To give the reader a visual break

3. To give the reader a visual break

What is the main point of President Reagan's speech, "Tear Down This Wall," at the Brandenberg Gate? 1. To reveal the nature of the Communist Party in the Soviet Union 2. To address the architectural needs of the city after World War II 3. To promote progress and world peace 4. All of the above

3. To promote progress and world peace

What is the purpose of Churchill's speech? 1. To blame the French for poor military leadership 2. To analyze recent battle strategies and developments 3. To strengthen confidence in Britain's military might 4. To defend his political position as prime minister

3. To strengthen confidence in Britain's military might

Why does Churchill review the state of the British Army, Navy, and Air Force? 1. To persuade the United States to join the war against Nazi Germany 2. To advise Parliament to surrender now and avoid excessive casualties 3. To update Parliament on Britain's readiness for a prolonged war 4. To convince more Britons to join the army to fight in World War II

3. To update Parliament on Britain's readiness for a prolonged war

What is an effective way to fix this sentence? Spiderman, sneaky and silent through the city. 1. Nothing 2. Subject 3. Verb 4. Subject and verb

3. Verb

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. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. When I was employed as a service clerk at the Food Mart supermarket, I operated the cash register, priced items, and stocked shelves. 4. 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.

3. When I was employed as a service clerk at the Food Mart supermarket, I operated the cash register, priced items, and stocked shelves.

According to the Declaration of Independence, when is it appropriate to demand a change of government? 1. At the first sign of suffering among the people 2. When the leaders become evil 3. When the government repeatedly usurps the citizens' rights. 4. For transient causes

3. When the government repeatedly usurps the citizens' rights.

In Blood Brothers, when was the first time Elias remembered discovering inner peace? 1. While listening to his father teach about his family's religion 2. While praying for the Jewish soldiers to feel peace in their hearts 3. While praying in the orchard after being reprimanded in school 4. While listening to his mother tell him the stories from the Bible

3. While praying in the orchard after being reprimanded in school

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. 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. 1. pretentious 2. loquacious 3. anemic 4. exuberant

3. anemic

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. 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. 1. exuberant 2. fatidic 3. didactic 4. anemic

3. didactic

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. His ___ council about needing an umbrella proved accurate when the skies opened and drenched the spectators. 1. loquacious 2. motif 3. fatidic 4. resilience

3. 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. 1. ruminate 2. pontificate 3. feign 4. prevaricate

3. feign

According to Using Figurative Language, which figurative language device is used in this sentence: My sister wears so much makeup I haven't seen her face in years. 1. idiom 2. symbolism 3. hyperbole 4. personification

3. hyperbole

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. Many people lost respect for Roger when he ________ and criticized his opponent who had fairly won the election. 1. schism 2. conjecture 3. inveigh 4. sporadic

3. inveigh

A timid person ___, and___ out of the room. 1. sighed; pranced 2. slurred; whirled 3. murmured; tiptoed 4. moaned; strode

3. murmured; tiptoed

According to Using Figurative Language, which figurative language device is used in this sentence: The grapefruit splattered when I mashed it with a mallet. 1. metaphor 2. personification 3. onomatopoeia 4. simile

3. onomatopoeia

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. 1. adulation 2. languor 3. prevaricate 4. ruminate

3. prevaricate

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. I discontinued any further business with my biggest client after I received no ________ for my services. 1. conjecture 2. nominal 3. remuneration 4. precipitate

3. remuneration

An angry person ___, and___ out of the room. 1. groaned; skipped 2. slurred; plodded 3. snapped; stamped 4. minced; staggered

3. snapped; stamped

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. 1. prevaricate 2. eclectic 3. taut 4. insatiable

3. taut

In "Distillation," which character is the protagonist? 1. the garbage man 2. the mother 3. the narrator 4. the father

3. the father

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. After the double-overtime game, Ferris ___ his gear through the door and collapsed. 1. resilience 2. idiom 3. trundled 4. didactic

3. trundled

In writing, specifically regarding the six traits, what is a convention? 1. an agreement made over time between writers and readers about how something will be done in texts 2. a place to go and write with a bunch of other writers 3. when the writer and the teacher figure out what is wrong with the writing 4. nothing worth a writer's time; it only applies to readers

3. when the writer and the teacher figure out what is wrong with the writing

This question refers to "Paragraphing." 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? 1. 2 2. 3 3. 4 4. 5 5. 6

4. 5

Which rhetorical devices does Anthony use in her "Speech on Women's Rights"? 1. Repetition and metaphor 2. Anecdote and personification 3. Hyperbole and oxymoron 4. Allusion and rhetorical question

4. Allusion rhetorical question

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. 1. Vindicate 2. Insinuate 3. Exasperate 4. Assimilate

4. Assimilate

This question refers to The Six-Trait Analytical Model for Writing Assessment.In "Letter 2," which word is not spelled correctly? 1. Clothing 2. Uniform 3. Personally 4. Beleive

4. Believe

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. 1. Vengeance 2. Disheveled 3. Indignant 4. Beseech

4. Beseech

In The New Philanthropy, which philanthropist focuses on bringing libraries technologically up-to-date? 1. Jim Clark 2. Andrew Rasiej 3. Morris Pope 4. Bill Gates

4. Bill Gates

What is the tone of "Shaving"? 1. Cynical 2. Light-hearted 3. Bitter 4. Compassionate

4. Compassionate

What is the tone of the king's speech in Henry V? 1. Sarcastic 2. Humble 3. Grateful 4. Confident

4. Confident

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word Pernicious: 1. Productive 2. Creative 3. Constructive 4. Destructive

4. Destructive

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? 1. Did Brad, trap the gopher from the garden, the one who ate all the turnips? 2. Did Brad trap the gopher from the garden (the one who ate all the turnips?). 3. Did Brad trap the gopher—from the garden—the one who ate all the turnips? 4. Did Brad trap the gopher from the garden (the one who ate all the turnips)?

4. Did Brad trap the gopher from the garden (the one who ate all the turnips)?

In Les Miserables, which qualities best describe Madame Magloire? 1. Deceitful 2. Thoughtful 3. Amicable 4. Distrustful

4. Distrustful

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word. Dubious: 1. Thoughtful 2. Thankful 3. Careful 4. Doubtful

4. Doubtful

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. 1. Vengeance 2. Unobtrusive 3. Vigorous 4. Eccentric

4. Eccentric

Kids who constantly break the rules __________ their parents to no end. 1. Vindicate 2. Insinuate 3. Beseech 4. Exasperate

4. Exasperate

When the new girl sat two seats over from Hector, he managed to steal several __________ glances at her without her noticing. 1. Eccentric 2. Assimilate 3. Raucous 4. Furtive

4. Furtive

Who or what is the antagonist in the story "Trap of Gold?" 1. The desert 2. Wetherton 3. The tower 4. Greed

4. Greed

What does the narrator mean by "full knowledge" in the last sentence of "Distillation?" 1. He knows his father was a good provider despite financial difficulties. 2. He knows his father was proud of his children and their achievements. 3. He knows his father was a very strong, muscular, and able-bodied man. 4. He knows his father loved them enough to suffer so they wouldn't have to.

4. He knows his father loved them enough to suffer so they wouldn't have to.

In "Shaving", how does Barry change during the course of the story? 1. He recognizes he will need to get a job to help pay for the medical expenses. 2. He understands that spending time with family is more important than playing sports. 3. He develops a better appreciation for the love between his mother and father. 4. He matures as he takes on responsibilities that were previously his father's.

4. He matures as he takes on responsibilities that were previously his father's.

Explorers and religious missionaries claimed to "save" all the __________ indigenous peoples of the New World. 1. Unobtrusive 2. Acute 3. Eccentric 4. Heathen

4. Heathen

Based on Whitman's description of these heroes, what does the poem suggest about his concept of heroism? 1. Heroes take a stand on important issues. 2. Heroes involve themselves in public concerns. 3. Heroes are ideological and philosophical. 4. Heroes are people who rise to challenges.

4. Heroes are people who rise to challenges.

In Blood Brothers, what did Elias remember his father teaching him? 1. Lessons in math and reading 2. Stories of the New Testament 3. Skills for tending the orchard 4. History of his Christian ancestors

4. History of his Christian ancestors

What quality or value does the king advocate as he rallies his troops for their upcoming battle in Henry V? 1. Respect 2. Tradition 3. Honesty 4. Honor

4. Honor

Select the correct vocabulary word to correctly complete the sentence. Maggie ________ left the burner on after she removed the saucepan, which caused the stove to catch on fire. 1. Incongruously 2. Incipiently 3. Intrepidly 4. Inadvertently

4. Inadvertently

Select the correct vocabulary word to correctly complete the sentence. The ________ commander bravely led his platoon to victory against insurmountable odds. 1. incongruous 2. stipulate 3. nuance 4. intrepid

4. Intrepid

In Armstrong's view in "The Cereal Box," what is the purpose of suffering from cancer? 1. It teaches individuals and their families to have patience. 2. It gives doctors the chance to earn a lot of money. 3. It enables people to appreciate their good health. 4. It is meant to improve the individuals it attacks.

4. It is meant to improve the individuals it attacks.

How do you think this incident affected the speaker of the poem "Incident?" 1. It taught him about childhood taunting. 2. It convinced him to treat others more kindly. 3. It made him hate all people from Baltimore. 4. It traumatized him and injured his self-respect.

4. It traumatized him and injured his self-respect.

Who is Elias's Champion in Blood Brothers? 1. His father 2. The mukhtar 3. His brother 4. Jesus Christ

4. Jesus Christ

Which of the following strategies is never effective when encountering a word you are not familiar with? 1. Break it into word parts 2. Ask someone for help 3. Use context clues 4. Just give up 5. Consult a dictionary

4. Just give up

Looking back at Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, who or what is the antagonist in these entries? 1. Anne's mother 2. Jewish religion 3. Anne's journal 4. Nazi Germany

4. Nazi Germany

This question addresses "Items in a Series." Which of the following is punctuated correctly? 1. She enjoyed eating dishes such as fish and chips bangers and mash and steak and kidney pie. 2. Her favorite stops in London include the London Dungeon, Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum and Tower Bridge. 3. Sally has traveled to Cairo Paris Madrid and London. 4. None of the above are punctuated correctly.

4. None of the above are punctuated correctly.

What attribute best describes Anne in Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl? 1. Pessimistic 2. Idealistic 3. Gloomy 4. Optimistic

4. Optimistic

This question refers to The Six-Trait Analytical Model for Writing Assessment.Which sentence does not have a problem with sentence fluency? 1. No choice of dog, color, or anything else. 2. Also, you are encouraging people to act like (or look like) other people you don't want someone to grow up to be a doctor, when the wanted to be a vet., just because of someone else. 3. Personally, I think it is a bad idea. 4. One Pro is that no one makes fun of another person's appearance, but that is mostly all of it.

4. Personally, I think it is a bad idea

Select the correct vocabulary word to correctly complete the sentence. Every Thanksgiving we have a ________ of food; we never come close to eating it all. 1. fabricate 2. eminent 3. stipulate 4. plethora

4. Plethora

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. Our early snowfall this year ________ a rush on the unprepared ski and snowboard equipment stores. 1. incoherent 2. relegate 3. truncate 4. precipitate

4. Precipitate

In Child of the Dark, what irony does the July 30th entry reveal? 1. Carolina Maria de Jesus can't smile. 2. Tiny children complain about their condition. 3. Vera was happy with her new shoes. 4. Princess Margaret is discontented despite her riches.

4. Princess Margaret is discontented despite her riches.

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Temerity 1. Fortunate 2. Roughness 3. Faultless 4. Reckless

4. Reckless

Select the correct vocabulary word to correctly complete the sentence. Allison tried to ________ the validity of the contract because she felt she was not being paid enough for each episode. 1. laconic 2. caustic 3. incipient 4. repudiate

4. Repudiate

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Asperity 1. Temerity 2. Prosperity 3. Smoothness 4. Roughness

4. Roughness

Clandestine: 1. Filth 2. Praiseworthy 3. Consolation 4. Secret

4. Secret

Why does Esperanza cry in the lunchroom? 1. She can't sit by her sister 2. She is late for class 3. She doesn't like the rice sandwich she has to eat 4. She is embarrassed to tell the nun where she lives

4. She is embarrassed to tell the nun where she lives

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word: Gregarious 1. Financial 2. Intellectual 3. Gorgeous 4. Sociable

4. Sociable

According to The New Philanthropy, what element has created the wealth that has stimulated such a high level of giving? 1. Millennium economics 2. Great Depression 3. Industrial revolution 4. Technology boom

4. Technology boom

These questions refer to "Their Finest Hour." What is "their finest hour" that Churchill refers to? 1. The courage of the French Resistance 2. Britain's continued loyalty to France 3. The Allies' eventual triumph in WWI 4. The Battle of Britain during WWII

4. The Battle of Britain during WWII

In Blood Brothers, which scripture did Elias's mother love the most? 1. The Old Testament 2. The New Testament 3. The Jewish Torah 4. The Beatitudes

4. The Beatitudes

How is the "Ballad of Birmingham" ironic? 1. The mother doesn't believe her daughter understands civil rights. 2. The little girl was hiding from her mother after the bombing. 3. The little girl went to the freedom march instead of church. 4. The mother believes the church is safer than the freedom march.

4. The mother believes the church is safer than the freedom march.

Who was the founder of the Zionist movement? 1. Lord Rothschild 2. Chaim Weizmann 3. Lord Balfour 4. Theodore Herzl

4. Theodore Herzl

What trait best helps individuals prepare to become good writers? 1. They proofread carefully. 2. They excel in school. 3. They listen to music often. 4. They read extensively.

4. They read extensively.

Ominous: 1. Obvious 2. Damaging 3. Jealous 4. Threatening

4. Threatening

Why does "The Unknown Citizen" emphasize that the man's various actions were "normal," "proper," or "right"? 1. To encourage proper etiquette and behavior 2. To promote ethics and morality in the workplace 3. To emphasize the value of honesty and integrity 4. To illustrate society's pressure for conformity

4. To illustrate society's pressure for conformity

According to Camus' Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech, which of the following is not one of the responsibilities of the writer? 1. To refuse to lie and to resist oppression 2. To unite the greatest number of people 3. To understand rather than judge 4. To instill hope by supporting the government

4. To instill hope by supporting the government

Choose a synonym for the following vocabulary word. Inexorable: 1. Understanding 2. Unbeatable 3. Unforgiving 4. Unrelenting

4. Unrelenting

Select the correct vocabulary word to correctly complete the sentence. Mark was an extremely ________ night watchman at the factory. Because of his alertness, he caught many potential thieves. 1. Reticent 2. Laconic 3. Rhetoric 4. Vigilant

4. Vigilant

After some extremely __________ exercise, Terrence's stress seemed to vanish. 1. Furtive 2. Exasperate 3. Disheveled 4. Vigorous

4. Vigorous

This question refers to The Six-Trait Analytical Model for Writing Assessment. The use of phrases like "condescending venom" is a good example of... 1. sentence fluency. 2. ideas and content. 3. conventions/usage. 4. word choice.

4. Word choice

What is Whitman's tone towards the various heroes he identifies? 1. contradictory 2. sorrowful 3. apathetic 4. admiring

4. admiring

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. 1. prevaricate 2. languor 3. pontificate 4. adulation

4. adulation

What quality best describes Eric? 1. antagonistic 2. complacent 3. energetic 4. courageous

4. courageous

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Sarah's __________ demeanor changed when the results of the student council election were posted, and she found herself on the losing end. 1. incognito 2. fatidic 3. anemic 4. exuberant

4. exuberant

According to Using Figurative Language, which figurative language device is used in this sentence: I'll never learn these stupid figurative language devices! 1. symbolism 2. onomatopoeia 3. metaphor 4. hyperbole

4. hyperbole

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Mr. Bramall, ___ in nature, would go on for the entire period about random topics so much that the class never finished the required material. 1. tenacious 2. visceral 3. didactic 4. loquacious

4. loquacious

According to Using Figurative Language, which figurative language device is used in this sentence: Mosquitoes are frail vampires. 1. simile 2. hyperbole 3. personification 4. metaphor

4. metaphor

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. 1. capacious 2. motley 3. eclectic 4. pragmatic

4. pragmatic

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in each sentence. Sometimes I like to sit calmly and __________ about life, the universe, and everything. 1. pontificate 2. prevaricate 3. feign 4. ruminate

4. 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. 1. capacious 2. motley 3. pragmatic 4. sanctimonious

4. sanctimonious

The fact that the inspector-general is spied upon by his own servants is an example of which type of irony? 1. verbal irony 2. comic irony 3. dramatic irony 4. situational irony

4. situational irony

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. 1. capacious 2. insatiable 3. parsimonious 4. taut

4. taut

Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. As the group stared into the entryway of the abandoned cabin, Kate's __________ instincts told her not to go in. 1. loquacious 2. pretentious 3. exuberant 4. visceral

4. visceral

In "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death", which of the following could best be described as the climax of Henry's speech? 1. 1st paragraph 2. 2nd paragraph 3. 3rd paragraph 4. 4th paragraph 5. 5th paragraph

5. 5th paragraph

Which of the following rhetorical devices is not used in King's "I Have a Dream" speech? 1. Allusion 2. Repetition 3. Climax 4. Metaphor 5. Anecdote

5. Anecdote

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

After the soccer ball hit him in the head, Martin lay inert on the ground for several minutes. Correct or Incorrect

Correct

Anthony exacerbated the already tense situation by accusing the official of discrimination. Correct or Incorrect

Correct

Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. When the animals started going into hibernation early, it was a clear harbinger that we would have an early winter this year. Correct or Incorrect

Correct

Following the news report about the crash on the highway, the police department was inundated with phone calls from worried friends of travelers. Correct or Incorrect

Correct

Underlying her seemingly calm exterior, Sheila has a very turbulent nature. Correct or Incorrect

Correct

When the President of the United States visited our city, the hotels were packed with an entourage of security men and news reporters. Correct or Incorrect

Correct

With his nefarious reputation preceding him, Ian Walker was honored for his valuable and significant contribution to society. Correct or Incorrect

Correct

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

In A Raisin in the Sun, Beneatha agrees to marry Asagai. 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

Even though he was unable to move, Martin was still very aware and comprehensive of what was happening around him. Correct or Incorrect

Incorrect

Following the hurricane, an indigent gentleman made a generous contribution to the Red Cross. Correct or Incorrect

Incorrect

We were apprehensive about going snowmobiling because of the possible chance of imminent weather. Correct or Incorrect

Incorrect

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

Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly. The evening of celebration culminated in a fantastic fireworks display.

correct

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

Identify whether the next two sentences are active or passive. Communism, after surviving for many decades, was overthrown by people who wanted a different system of government.

Passive

Identify whether the next two sentences are active or passive. The bike was crashed by Jeremy.

Passive

A Raisin in the Sun has been made into a movie at least once. True or False

True

In A Raisin in the Sun Walter Lee is a round character. True or False

True

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 a

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. 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

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

What category, proofreading or revising, does the trait, usage belong to?

proofreading

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