QUIZ 1
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. When the truth came out that Allison had lied about her illness, the media printed a sarcastic and ________ editorial against her, causing her to leave the acting world permanently. inadvertent caustic intrepid reticent
caustic
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Every citizen of the small town excitedly gathered to hear the speech by the distinguished and ________ visiting professor. eminent incipient vigilant caustic
eminent
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. After Allison realized that she would not get paid more because the contract was valid, she decided to ________ a story that she had fallen terminally ill and could no longer act. nuance caustic fabricate incongruous
fabricate
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Maggie ________ left the burner on after she removed the saucepan, which caused the stove to catch on fire. inadvertently intrepidly incongruously incipiently
inadvertently
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. The ________ commander bravely led his platoon to victory against insurmountable odds. intrepid stipulate nuance incongruous
intrepid
Comparing the whining schoolboy to the "creeping . . . snail" in lines 7 and 8 implies that the schoolboy _________. knows the importance of education. is not excited about school and therefore goes slowly. always goes to school because it is important. wants to go to school, but physically he is slow.
is not excited about school and therefore goes slowly.
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. The conductor heightened my appreciation for Mozart's symphony as he explored every possible ________ of the music. inadvertent incongruous nuance reticent
nuance
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Every Thanksgiving we have a ________ of food; we never come close to eating it all. stipulate fabricate eminent plethora
plethora
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Allison tried to ________ the validity of the contract because she felt she was not being paid enough for each episode. incipient laconic caustic repudiate
repudiate
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. I always find it both interesting and incongruous when famous actors and actresses are ________ and reserved out in public. rhetoric resilient reticent repudiate
reticent
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. After the recent election, the citizens quickly tired of the political ________ carried on between the candidates. nuance caustic plethora rhetoric
rhetoric
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. The lawyers worked carefully on creating a contract which would ________ that Allison must star in the television sitcom for three more years. fabricate eminent vigilant stipulate
stipulate
"Letter 2" would score which of the following in the category of usage/conventions? 1 or 2 because it needs a lot of revision 3 because the author is beginning to take control of the piece 4 or 5 because the spelling, punctuation, and grammar are well under control
1 or 2 because it needs a lot of revision
For ideas and contentin the, the essay "Letter 1" would score 1 or 2 because the author isn't focused and has inaccurate information. 3 because the author is on his way to taking control of the piece. 4 or 5 because the topic is focused, original, clear, and includes the important details.
3 because the author is on his way to taking control of the piece.
For ideas and content, "Letter 3" would score 1 or 2 because the author isn't focused and has inaccurate information. 3 because the author is on his way to taking control of the piece. 4 or 5 because the topic is focused, original, clear, and includes the important details.
4 or 5 because the topic is focused, original, clear, and includes the important details.
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? 2 3 4 5 6
5
Why does the king in Henry V predict St. Crispian's day will always be remembered? As a celebration of Christmas As a day to pay tribute to all kings As a day to remember their victory As a day to remember Christ
As a day to remember their victory
From "The Miracle of Language": Why does Lederer's chapter assert that language is so important? (Select all that apply.) Because language enables us to think Because language enables us to reason Because language is miraculous
Because language enables us to think Because language enables us to reason
In "Letter 2," which word is not spelled correctly? Beleive Uniform Personally Clothing
Beleive
In Henry V, what is the tone of the king's speech? Grateful Humble Sarcastic Confident
Confident
From "English is a Crazy Language": Based on the characteristics of words Lederer discussed in this chapter, which of the following word pairs would he find illogical? Luck/stuck Cough/dough File/mile Moss/toss
Cough/dough
In "Letter 1," which word was not used properly? Arguments Conclusion Expressionism Detergent
Expressionism
If Henry V was set in the situation of a football team gearing up for its next game, what role could the king best be compared to? Student-body president Football coach School principal Cheerleader
Football coach
In Blood Brothers, why does David Hazard feel that he must write the story of Elias Chacour? He wanted to discover the compassion and peace Chacour has. No one had previously written Chacour's life history. He supports the PLO (Palestinian Liberation Organization). He wanted to help solve the continual conflict in the Middle East.
He wanted to discover the compassion and peace Chacour has.
What did Elias, in Blood Brothers, remember his father teaching him? Stories of the New Testament Skills for tending the orchard History of his Christian ancestors Lessons in math and reading
History of his Christian ancestors
Referring to Henry V, what quality or value does the king advocate as he rallies his troops for their upcoming battle? Honesty Tradition Respect Honour
Honour
In "Letter 2," the organization needs what? (Select all that apply.) More thoughtful transitions More logical sequencing Better paragraphing None of these
More thoughtful transitions More logical sequencing Better paragraphing
Which term best describes the tone of Camus's speech? Nihilistic Unrealistic Sarcastic Optimistic
Optimistic
In Blood Brothers, which word best describes Elias's father, Michael Chacour? Ambitious Defiant Humorous Peaceful
Peaceful
Which sentence does not have a problem with sentence fluency? Personally, I think it is a bad idea. No choice of dog, color, or anything else. One Pro is that no one makes fun of another person's appearance, but that is mostly all of it. 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.
Personally, I think it is a bad idea.
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? Grateful they were safe at home Proud of their fellow Englishmen Ashamed of those who fought Regretful that they were not there
Regretful that they were not there
In what age category would you as a high school student most likely find yourself? First or second Second or third Fourth or fifth Sixth or seventh
Second or third
What does "second childishness" mean? (line 27) That we enjoy life like we did when we were young That we regain youthfulness That our attitude remains young That our abilities once again equal a baby's
That our abilities once again equal a baby's
In Blood Brothers, which scripture did Elias's mother love the most? The Beatitudes The New Testament The Jewish Torah The Old Testament
The Beatitudes
Which of the following circumstances motivates Camus to write? (Select all that apply.) The prevalence of world peace The oppression in Europe The emergence of nihilism
The emergence of nihilism The oppression in Europe
For what purpose was the Declaration of Independence written? To explain the democratic government of the United States of America To ask forgiveness of the citizens of Great Britain To explain why the colonists need to separate themselves from Great Britain To ask the king of Great Britain to change some laws
To explain why the colonists need to separate themselves from Great Britain
Why should you sometimes divide a gigantic paragraph into two or more paragraphs? (Select all that apply.) Because you should never have long paragraphs To give the reader a visual break Just for the fun of it
To give the reader a visual break
According to Camus, which of the following is not one of the responsibilities of the writer? To refuse to lie and to resist oppression To unite the greatest number of people To understand rather than judge To instill hope by supporting the government
To instill hope by supporting the government
Toward the end of his speech, Camus mentions two goals we must "march toward." What are they? Humility and liberty Truth and liberty Honesty and sincerity Honesty and honor
Truth and liberty
Which of the following is probably the most important skill for paragraphing effectively? Using good judgment Counting sentences Making the essay look pretty Making them the same size
Using good judgment
According to the Declaration of Independence, when is it appropriate to demand a change of government? For transient causes When the leaders become evil When the government repeatedly usurps the citizens' rights. At the first sign of suffering among the people
When the government repeatedly usurps the citizens' rights.
In the Blood Brothers, when was the first time Elias remembered discovering inner peace? While listening to his mother tell him the stories from the Bible While praying for the Jewish soldiers to feel peace in their hearts While listening to his father teach about his family's religion While praying in the orchard after being reprimanded in school
While praying in the orchard after being reprimanded in school
Pick the most appropriate vocabulary word to use in this sentence. Mark was an extremely ________ night watchman at the factory. Because of his alertness, he caught many potential thieves. laconic vigilant reticent rhetoric
vigilant
The use of phrases like "condescending venom" is a good example of conventions/usage. ideas and content. word choice. sentence fluency.
word choice.