Unit test

Read the excerpt. Because the endangered panthers living in the forests need large, connected territories to roam. What is the best review of this excerpt? The excerpt does not need revision because it contains an independent clause that completes the writer's thought. The excerpt does not need revision because it contains a dependent clause that completes the writer's thought. The excerpt should be revised because it contains an independent clause that leaves the writer's thought unfinished. The excerpt should be revised because it contains a dependent clause that leaves the writer's thought unfinished.

The excerpt should be revised because it contains a dependent clause that leaves the writer's thought unfinished.

Read the sentence. The squirrel who ran in circles around the circumference of the tree chattered angrily at the curious cat. Which correctly revises the sentence? The squirrel, who ran in circles around the circumference of the tree, chattered angrily at the curious cat. The squirrel who ran in circles around the circumference of the tree, chattered angrily at the curious cat. The squirrel, who ran in circles around the circumference of the tree chattered angrily, at the curious cat. The squirrel who ran in circles around the circumference of the tree chattered angrily, at the curious cat.

The squirrel, who ran in circles around the circumference of the tree, chattered angrily at the curious cat.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? The aliens suffered from exhaustion, after traveling several light years. They needed some relaxation, when they finally landed their spaceship. After they rested a few days, the aliens revived sufficiently to explore. They needed all their energy, once they started hiking the rough terrain.

They needed some relaxation, when they finally landed their spaceship

Which is the strongest thesis for an essay about volunteering? In order for people to feel better about themselves, they really should spend more time volunteering in their communities. Volunteering in the community is beneficial because it creates friendships, boosts self-esteem, and fosters physical health. Volunteering can be an important part of feeling good about oneself and the community. Before volunteering, people should think about the types of volunteer work they want to do.

Volunteering in the community is beneficial because it creates friendships, boosts self-esteem, and fosters physical health.

Read the excerpt from "The Thing about Terry." We work four long hours Nervous stomachs a-churn Then sneak into the closet To await her return Which best describes how the pacing of events heightens tension? The group of friends has a fixed amount of time to finish painting the stars in Terry's room. The group of friends must finish painting the stars while Terry waits downstairs with her mother. The group of friends wants to leave Terry's house after they finish painting stars in her room. The group of friends do not think they can finish painting the stars before Terry returns.

The group of friends has a fixed amount of time to finish painting the stars in Terry's room.

Which best defines a couplet? A couplet is a stanza of four poetic lines. A couplet is two consecutive rhyming lines. A couplet is three quatrains and two rhyming lines. A couplet is a unit of stressed and unstressed syllables.

A couplet is two consecutive rhyming lines.

Which statement about iambic pentameter, which is used in "Sonnet 29," is correct? An iamb consists of two unstressed syllables followed by two stressed syllables. An iamb consists of a unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable. An iamb consists of a stressed syllable followed by another stressed syllable. An iamb consists of five stressed syllables followed by five unstressed syllables.

An iamb consists of a unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.

Read the excerpt from "The Gift of the Magi." At 7 o'clock the coffee was made and the frying-pan was on the back of the stove hot and ready to cook the chops. Jim was never late. Della doubled the fob chain in her hand and sat on the corner of the table near the door that he always entered. Then she heard his step on the stair away down on the first flight, and she turned white for just a moment. She had a habit of saying a little silent prayer about the simplest everyday things. In this excerpt, the Dillingham Youngs are described as a couple that

Follows daily routines

Which line is an example of Emily Dickinson's characteristic use of first-person narration? Like costumes grandsires wore. I will forget the light. That could abash the little bird That kept so many warm.

I will forget the light

Read the paragraph. Some people think that healthy snacks lack flavor, but that is not true. Popcorn, which was first enjoyed by the people of Peru over five thousand years ago, is not only healthy but also quite delicious. The high rate of popcorn consumption among Americans supports this claim. Because popcorn is relatively high in nutritional value, is fairly inexpensive, and lends itself to a variety of cooking methods, it is one of the most popular American snack foods. Which sentence is the thesis in this paragraph? Because popcorn is relatively high in nutritional value, is fairly inexpensive, and lends itself to a variety of cooking methods, it is one of the most popular American snack foods. Popcorn, which was first enjoyed by the people of Peru over five thousand years ago, is not only healthy but also quite delicious. The high rate of popcorn consumption among Americans, supports this claim. Some people think that healthy snacks lack flavor, but that is not true.

Because popcorn is relatively high in nutritional value, is fairly inexpensive, and lends itself to a variety of cooking methods, it is one of the most popular American snack foods.

Read the excerpt from "The Thing about Terry." What's she love most? I askWhen all else is saidWhat makes her smile,Gets her up out of bed? Based on the indirect characterization in this stanza, which word best describes the narrator? caring polite proud gentle

Caring

Read the compound sentence. Dr. Burke wanted to trust her assistant with the secret formula but she was afraid her assistant was a spy. Which is the correct way to punctuate the sentence? Dr. Burke wanted to trust her assistant with the secret formula; but she was afraid her assistant was a spy. Dr. Burke wanted to trust her assistant, with the secret formula: but she was afraid her assistant was a spy. Dr. Burke wanted to trust her assistant with the secret formula but, she was afraid her assistant was a spy. Dr. Burke wanted to trust her assistant with the secret formula, but she was afraid her assistant was a spy.

Dr. Burke wanted to trust her assistant with the secret formula, but she was afraid her assistant was a spy.

Which is one characteristic of iambic pentameter, which is used in "Sonnet 29"? Each line contains twelve syllables. Each line contains ten syllables. Each line contains eight syllables. Each line contains six syllables.

Each line contains ten syllables

Which lines from Ovid's "Pyramus and Thisbe" contain an example of characterization? ringed by the tall brick walls Semíramishad built—so we are told. If you searched allthe East, you'd find no girl with greater charmthan Thisbe; The wall their houses shared had one thin crack,which formed when they were built and then was left; when firstlighthad banished night's bright star-fires from the skyand sun had left the brine-soaked meadows dry,

If you searched allthe East, you'd find no girl with greater charmthan Thisbe;

Read the rough-draft paragraph. Since popcorn is a whole grain, it is high in dietary fiber, which helps in the regulation and maintenance of the digestive system. To maximize the healthful benefits of eating popcorn, be sure to only munch on either air-popped popcorn or kernels that have been popped using little oil. In addition to providing dietary fiber, popcorn is also a source of antioxidants. This means that like fruits and vegetables, popcorn contains compounds that can reduce or prevent certain cancers. So, not only is popcorn a tasty treat, it is also a nutritional powerhouse. Which topic sentence should be added to this body paragraph? Foods loaded with fiber have been known to lower the risk of heart disease. Recent studies prove that popcorn is one of the healthiest snack choices. Antioxidants are sought after by many health-conscious people. Air-popping and microwaving are two methods of preparing popcorn.

Recent studies prove that popcorn is one of the healthiest snack choices.

Shakespeare's sonnets, including "Sonnet 29," have which characteristic? They all contain one quatrain and nine couplets. They all contain two quatrains and five couplets. They all contain four quatrains and no couplets. They all contain three quatrains and a couplet.

They all contain one quatrain and nine couplets.

Read the rough-draft paragraph. More than likely, fellow volunteers will have many common interests and ideals. After all, volunteers usually seek opportunities to use their time and talents for issues they care about, and this is often a good starting point for many friendships. As co-volunteers, hours will be spent together learning from one another and inspiring each other while working to achieve a common goal. Teaming up with others to solve community problems and making changes for the better, not surprisingly, often leads to long-lasting bonds. Which topic sentence should be added to this body paragraph? Local community programs provide opportunities for volunteers to share their expertise. Volunteering for local community programs enables people to establish new friendships. Acquaintances made while volunteering for a project are rarely continued beyond the project's conclusion. Every community has programs that will gladly accept the services of enthusiastic volunteers.

Volunteering for local community programs enables people to establish new friendships.

Read the excerpt from "Sonnet 29." When, in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, I all alone beweep my outcast state, And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries, And look upon myself, and curse my fate, What is the rhyme scheme of these lines? abab abba abcb abac

abab

Read the excerpt from "The Snow." It fills with alabaster woolThe wrinkles of the road. In these lines the poet uses a metaphor to describe how the snow is quickly absorbed into the ground. falls in a single sheet to the ground. accumulates in the cracks in the ground. cover causes ripples on the ground.

accumulates in the cracks in the ground

At the end of "The Gift of the Magi," Jim says that he and Della should forget their gifts for a while and eat supper. This suggests the theme that love is understanding. romantic. easily lost. being together.

being together

Read the excerpt from "The Thing about Terry." I've got it! I grin I've got just the surprise I rush to tell them, Feeling happy and wise Which characteristic of narrative poetry is reflected in these lines? character development figurative language use of symbols description of setting

character development

Which characteristics of Dickinson's style are evident in "The Snow"? Select 3 options. four-line stanzas a specific rhyme scheme a varying rhythm the use of personification first-person narration

four line stanzas The use of personification a varying rhythm

Read the excerpt from "The Snow." On stump and stack and stem, —The summer's empty room,Acres of seams where harvests were,Recordless, but for them. What is the connotation of the word "empty"? The area looks run-down. The area looks scary. The area looks barren. The area looks fragile.

the area looks barren

Read these lines from "Sonnet 18" by William Shakespeare. And every fair from fair sometime declines, By chance, or nature's changing course untrimm'd explain that beauty can fade teach a lesson about nature define the meaning of "fair" argue that things never change.

I think maybe Explain that beauty can fade

Review the list of ideas for an informative essay about gardening. Benefits of Gardening:1. Saving money2. ________3. Satisfaction4. Improved health Which best completes the list of brainstorm ideas? Children Achievement Sore muscles Nature

Nature

Which elements of narrative poetry are reflected in "The Thing about Terry"? Select 4 options. rhyme abstract language rhythm free verse setting stanzas

Rhyme Rhythm Free verse stanza

Which is an example of situational irony in "Wherefore Art Thou Romeo?" Shondra is trying to help, but she ends up making it harder for the narrator to understand her lines. The reader knows that the narrator will forget her lines during the reading, but the narrator does not know. Allison greets the narrator in a friendly manner even though the two do not like one another. The narrator succeeds by focusing on Allison, the person she thought would ruin her performance.

Shondra is trying to help, but she ends up making it harder for the narrator to understand her lines

Read the rough-draft paragraph. Studies support the claim that volunteering on a regular basis actually benefits one's general physical health. Depending on the needs of an organization, many volunteer opportunities can involve physical movement. Volunteers at a local soup kitchen may, for example, find themselves unloading truckloads of donated supplies. Other research related to volunteering and staying healthy found that volunteers often experienced decreased chronic pain and fewer symptoms of heart disease. Of course, not all volunteer positions involve physical exertion. Tasks involving minimal movement, such as answering phones, filing papers, and/or addressing envelopes, should be combined with some type of physical activity. Using the stairs instead of an elevator or walking to work instead of driving are examples of easy ways to integrate exercise into a daily routine. Which statement most accurately describes the issue(s) in this paragraph? The paragraph has punctuation, grammatical, and spelling errors. The paragraph is choppy and in need of transitions. The paragraph lacks supporting details. The paragraph contains sentences that wander from the main topic.

The paragraph contains sentences that wander from the main topic.

Read the sentence a student wrote. As he listened to the haunting notes of the song the author realized he had found the inspiration for his next suspense novel. The teacher reviewing this sentence would point out that since this is a complex sentence, there should be a comma after "song." compound sentence, there should be a comma after "realized." complex sentence, there should be a comma after "inspiration." compound sentence, there should be a comma after "found."

complex sentence, there should be a comma after "song."