English, Mrs. Owsley - 1st Qtr, Mid-term

Which choice is the best summary of the text?

A vain Emperor loves clothing. Two crooks trick the Emperor into paying them to make clothes nobody else can see. The Emperor eventually realizes he has been tricked, but does not let on that he knows this.

What effect does Scene II have on the readers' understanding of how the servants act toward the Emperor? Select 2 that apply:

A. It shows how the swindlers are great at tricking everyone into making the Emperor feel important and beautiful in his clothing even though they cannot see it. C. It shows that the minister will pretend to see the clothing, even though he cannot, in order to remain a servant to the Emperor.

A student is writing a science report for class about the planet Mars. The student wants to revise the draft to include a better introduction to the topic. The following sentence would best introduce the topic.

A. Mars or as it is commonly known, the Red Planet, has a dusty, rocky surface and a thin atmosphere.

The artificial islands will be built with roads, electricity, storage, phone lines, water, as well as other major commercial and residential "infrastructures". What is the meaning of the word "infrastructure"

A. Services needed for development

Which excerpts from the text best illustrates how the author provides specific data to support claims made in the text?

A. The Palm Islands in Dubai are some of the most amazing man-made wonders of the world. D. This enormous island will have a water theme park, six marinas, boardwalks that circle the fronds of the palm, as well as other types of divertissement. The future plans of this island also include four theme parks... F. The creation of the Palm islands is an unparalleled achievement in engineering and when completed will be the most amazing project known to man.

Which sentence from the text best infers that the sheik believes the islands will help Dubai financially?

A. The Sheik of Dubai, wanted to eliminate Dubai's reliance on their dwindling oil supplies.

Catastrophe

An event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.

Select two sentences that best express the themes presented in the text.

B. Being vain and prideful can sometimes lead to embarrassing results. E. People might not always speak the truth because they are afraid of looking foolish.

Come a little closer and you will see the (exquisite) pattern and beautiful coloring - What does exquisite mean in this sentence?

B. Finely detailed.

How does the Emperor react when he sees his new clothing that the swindlers made especially for him? Select 2 answers.

B. The Emperor pretends he can see the invisible clothing so he does not look foolish. D. The Emperor puts on an act and comments on how beautiful the clothing is...

What does the uses of the word "dwindling" suggest? The sheik of Dubai, wanted to eliminate Dubai's reliance on their "dwindling" oil supplies.

B. There is much less oil in Dubai then there used to be.

The reader can infer that the central idea of the article is that the Palm islands are so impressive that they are worth visiting. Which statement from the text best supports this inference?

B. This enormous island will have a water theme park, six marinas, boardwalks that circle the fronds of the palm, as well as other types of divertissement.

What does the author communicate to the reader with the use of the word "maximum?" They were formed in the shape of a date palm because of its ideal shape for creating "maximum" beachfront.

B. Using the date palm shape instead of other shapes of the same size resulted in the most beaches possible.

Which word or phrase from the txt best matches the definition provided? (v) the curved shape of the moon, that is less than half full

C. Crescent

Another word for "Because" in the following sentence... "Because you did not go to the store, there was enough food for us to eat.

C. Even Though

A student is a writing a report for class about jellyfish. The student wants to revise the draft to include more precise language. Replace the following sentence with one that is more precise:

C. Jellyfish have thrived for thousands of year's because they have the ability to protect themselves with their stinging tentacles.

The Emperor (agonized) for he knew it was true, but he thought the procession must go on - How does the use of the word "agonized" help the reader understand the Emperor's feelings during the procession?

C. The Emperor was embarrassed and worried about not wearing any clothing, but he kept on with the procession.

Which sentence from the text best supports the inference that the islands will be a vacation destination?

C. The enormous island will have a water theme park, six marinas, boardwalks that circle the fronds of the palm, as well as other types of divertissement.

Many people thought the sheik had "bit off more than he could chew" but the sheik was set to prove them wrong. When the Author says that people thought the sheik had "bit off more than he could chew", he or she means people thought the sheik had...

D. Planned to do something that would be too big and difficult to accomplish.

alliteration

Repetition of the same or similar consonant sounds in words that are close together.

The crimson robe is (Handsome), but I would still like another. What effect does the author create by using the word (handsome)?

The author is explaining how gorgeous the Emperor's clothing is.

Which choice best describes how the narrator's remarks at the start of Scene 1 contribute to the development of the passage?

They outline the reasons why the Emperor is so fond of new clothing.

Divulge

To make known something secret; to reveal

makeshift

a temporary substitute for something else; crude, flimsy, or temporary

Soliloquy

an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers

Linger

to stay in place longer than expected

extraordinary

very unusual; remarkable