English 10B
A student is researching the impact of food deserts on African American health in communities in south Houston. The student wants to write a cause claim. Which statement is the most appropriate claim?
A lack of access to fresh produce and a variety of grocery stores have caused increases in obesity and heart disease rates of African American in south Houston communities.
Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. Which statement best expresses how Cassius advances the plot in this excerpt?
Cassius expresses his displeasure for Caesar as a ruler to convince Brutus to eventually plot against Caesar
Which sentence in the passage uses parallel structure?
Fashion forecasting involves predicting future trends by observing changes in the current situation and learning from the past trends.
What is most likely the author's purpose for including the underlined phrase?
He wanted to provide relevant evidence for his argument.
Which research question most likely contributed to the author's development of the sixth paragraph (sentences 26-32)?
How do ocean wind farms affect tourism in their areas?
Mary Keith Medbery Mackaye's Pride and Prejudice, A Play is a drama inspired by Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice. Which two details in the excerpt of Austen's novel are included in the excerpt of Mackaye's play?
However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his first entering a neighbourhood, this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the surrounding families, that he is considered the rightful property of some one or other of their daughters. that he is to take possession before Michaelmas, and some of his servants are to be in the house by the end of next week."
Correct parallel structure
The warehouse supervisor takesinventory, coordinates deliveries,and ensures shipment. Studies show that both teenagersand adults use social media sitesto communicate with friends.
Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. Which sentence in the text best shows that Brutus is conflicted?
I would not, Cassius. Yet I love him well.
Which word or phrase best completes the sentence?
In the poem Lift Every Voice and Sing, James Weldon Johnson conveys the message that freedom is worth the struggle to obtain it. For example, he uses phrases such as "our weary feet" and "gloomy past" to acknowledge the hardships that have been endured. However he also emphasizes the joy of freedom through phrases such as "the rising sun of our new day."
Which scenario is an example of plagiarism?
Joseph is writing an essay about the Olympics. He takes a portion of a press release from the women's Olympic figure skating team and includes it in his introduction in quotation marks.
Yanni is writing a research paper about the influence of Nelson Mandela on the fight for equality in South Africa. His teacher wants him to use primary sources. Which three sources are examples of primary sources?
Nelson Mandela's inaugural address an interview with Nelson Mandela laws passed by Mandela as the leader of South Africa
What area of the photograph emphasizes the hope to see the world on the other side of the Berlin Wall?
Sky, top image
Read the excerpt. Which word and phrase best complete the sentence?
The Flashback in this passage begins with the sentence "She had noticed the speaker more than once amongst the first-class passengers."
Which detail in the text best reflects the central idea of the passage?
The Roman senators elected Caesar dictator for life, fearing for their careers and their lives if they did not.
Which statement best expresses how the underlined sentence develops the central idea that the Roman senators feared Caesar?
The Roman senators feared Caesar after seeing how he defeated many enemies across Europe and Africa. This led them to elect Caesar as dictator
Put the paragraph about an inference in proper order, with its claim first, evidence second, and commentary third.
The fact that Anna's boss was fixated on his paperwork throughout her speech suggests that he didn't feel her presentation was important enough to pay attention to. When Anna concludes her presentation about the fall line, her colleagues clap,but "her boss simply looked up from the paperwork that had occupied him throughout her speech." The author indicates that Anna's boss doesn't respect her.
Which sentence in the writer's essay should the writer revise to include an in-text citation?
The happiness promised by wealth often dissolves in sorrow just as we are about to grasp it.
Mary Keith Medbery Mackaye's Pride and Prejudice, A Play is a drama inspired by Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice. Which two statements express how Mackaye's play transforms the original source?
The play does not include a narrator while the novel does [X]The play portrays Mrs. Bennet as sharing different gossip than in the novel.
Read the excerpt. Then choose the correct way to complete the sentence.
The underlined phrase has a figurative meaning, which creates an inspired voice
What structural element of the paragraph is the underlined sentence, and how does it connect ideas in the text?
The underlined sentence is the conclusion of the text. It connects the ideas in the text by [X] relating a fact or story that demonstrates the text's argument
Faulty Parallel Structure
The warehouse workers process order requests, completing delivery by truck, and have to load the delivery truck. Studies show the application has benefits like ease of use, low price,and doesn't take much disk space.
How do the underlined words affect the meaning of this excerpt?
They show how the statue brings out each townsperson's personality.
What inference can be made based on the highlighted sentence in the passage?
When cows get nervous, they can't be milked as easily.
Which detail from the passage best supports the idea of disappointment?
Why could not she lean over balconies in Swiss chalets, or enshrine her melancholy in a Scotch cottage, with a husband dressed in a black velvet coat with long tails, and thin shoes, a pointed hat and frills?
Which sentence best reflects each element of a literary argument? For example, Brutus states that it was "Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more."
supporting evidence
Which sentence best expresses Antony's message that the people of Rome should grieve for Caesar?
You all did love him once, not without cause.What cause withholds you then to mourn for him?
Review Bernadette's research plan. Then choose the correct way to complete the sentences.
[X] Bernadette's research text list needs to be improved. She can improve it by finding more legitimate research texts
What two conclusions can be drawn from the paragraph?
[X] Without good advertising, it is unlikely that you will have a successful company. (i wasnt paying attention and i only did one)
Which sentence supports the theme that after the initial excitement of new love wears off, dissatisfaction can grow?
[X]But how tell an undefinable uneasiness, variable as the clouds, unstable as the winds?
How do the purposes for Roosevelt's and Bush's speeches differ?
[X]Roosevelt is trying to build support in the fight for freedom outside the United States.; Bush is offering reassurance to U.S. citizens after an attack on their soil.
Alina is revising her research paper about online classes to be sure she is citing her sources correctly. Alina is using MLA style for her in-text citations. Which sentence should she revise?
[X]The widespread use of technology (including computers and smartphones) have led to a wide variety of online course opportunities ("Benefits of Digital Learning").
Which two details, one from each excerpt, show how the two speakers treat the concept of a strong and growing U.S. military power similarly?
[X]We Americans are vitally concerned in your defense of freedom. [X]America and our friends and allies join with all those who want peace and security in the world and we stand together to win the war against terrorism.
How does the author achieve his or her purpose?
[X]by using well-known names of civil rights leaders and the NAACP to show the magnitude of the boycott's influence
Which of these is the best definition of a primary source?
a firsthand account of an event or time period
My opponent is no patriot.
ad hominem
claims of fact
argues the truth or falsity of a debatable fact or reason
Omar is writing a draft of a research paper about UFOs. Which information should he include to maintain the flow of ideas in his paper?
been described as circular or cylindrical
What piece information would make this online journal a credible source of information?
the author's qualifications
Which sentence best reflects each element of a literary argument? Brutus is a character that symbolizes loyalty because of his overall commitment to Rome.
claim, or thesis
Which sentence best reflects each element of a literary argument? Therefore, although Brutus feels badly about betraying his friend, he knows it was the right thing to do.
commentary or explanation
Which phrase best completes the sentence? When you synthesize information from source, you
draw a conclusion about the information
Imani is researching the impact of standardized testing on student motivation and engagement. She finds this article calling for the end of testing requirements. She is worried about bias. Which two phrases in the excerpt highlight the author's bias?
dream-killing, money-sucking machine tragically suffer from low self-esteem
Either you're with us, or you're against us.
either-or reasoning
claims of value
establishes whether the issue or subject of discussion is good or bad
claims of policy
explores the nature of a problem and presents solutions to be implemented
Which literary technique is used in the excerpt tell-tale Heart?
flashback
started playing piano at 6. You have to startyoung to get good at it.
hasty generalization
Which detail best supports the writer's idea that "statesmanship is not an abstract skill, but a contextual one"?
in the maelstrom of war, Lincoln overcame his disinclinations to see that the Union could only be preserved if it sought to achieve something greater than its own survival.
claims of cause
presents cause and effect relationships
We have been asked not to have drama clubmeetings in the library common area. I say,how dare they restrict our freedom of speech!
straw man argument
What is the author's purpose for writing this text?
to explain the origins and the outcome of the Montgomery bus boycott
What are two reasons why the author decided to include information about different types of handicrafts?
to show how handicrafts are still thriving to show a wide range of popular handicrafts