English Final Test (edmentum)
Which presentation would most benefit Janie?
A persuasive oral presentation in which Janie gives reasons for not wearing school uniforms
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____ clue provides enough evidence for you to make an educated guess at the meaning
An inference
How does the author achieve their purpose
By using descriptive details and dates to recall the events after the boycott
What is the text structure of the passage? (My brother and I often argue over who.....)
Compare and Contrast
Which three words need to be capitalized
English, Princeton, Review
The part of a story that typically includes the aftermath of the central conflict is referred to as the ______
Falling action
Which two elements define a story's setting
Geographical location Weather conditions
Which sentence best describes Paine's claim in the excerpt
God would defend the American colonists' fight because their cause was upright
What does the word stands suggest about the eagle in the poem?
He is powerful
Which sentence best concludes the passage
In addition to adding to the landscape, the different parts of a palm have many practical uses
The author implies that the researches on this project are pioneers in their field. How does the author's use of chronological order help to convey this idea
It allows the author to show that the information gained in this research is new
How does the last paragraph contribute to the development of ideas in the passage?
It clarifies the idea that the purpose of the space program is to advance science, not develop weapons
How does the timeline enhance the content and purpose of Brian's document?
It shows the changes in US agriculture over several decades
What sentence best summarizes this paragraph?
Juggling is an old form of entertainment that, like magic, involves exciting tricks; however unlike magic, it relies on natural skill rather than concealment
Which of these methods should Amelia use to engage her audience during her speech?
Looking audience members in the eye
Which thesis statement should be included to effectively introduce the claim?
Looking for immediate feedback generated from clothing choices or social media can hinder a person's ability to build personal confidence and have a sense of self-worth.
Overall atmosphere Author's attitude towards a subject The way an author, narrator, or speaker expresses their personality in a text Author's choice or words
Mood tone Voice Diction
Which evidence in the passage best supports the inference that there is mystery behind the design of the leaning tower
Neither history or tradition say whether it was built as it is, purposefully, or whether one of its sides has settled.
Which phrase provides the best context clue for the meaning of the word saturated
No more salt could be dissolved
Which sentence best shows the homes the Taos people built were structurally sound?
Only a few changes have been made to the buildings since they were built.
Which of the following is an adjectival phrase in the sentence
Overly excited
Who are two target audiences for the passage "Gluten Free"
People considering making a life style change People with gluten sensitivity
Which logical fallacy relies on distracting readers from the original topic by presenting new, irrelevant, and unconnected ideas?
Red Herring
Journalists must have excellent communication skills, writing skills, and __________
Research skills
Which sentence is an example of direct characterization
Sally was hardworking during the school year and happy-go-lucky in the summer
Which elements are distinct to drama and not typically found in other written stories?
Script and cast
Amelia had practiced her speech for weeks, and when she delivered it, she could sense that she had all of the student's attention. She most likely applied which of the following techniques to achieve this?
She varied how fast or slow she talked
Which thesis statement best suits this persuasive excerpt?
Smoking not only produces negative effects on human health but also on the environment
Lee is evaluating an informational text about fire safety to determine whether it addresses campfires. Which two print features answer his questions most quickly?
Table of context and index
Which phrase does the author use parallel structure to convey an urgent tone?
The creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking
What is the plot of a narrative?
The events that occur in a narrative.
Which of the following statements supports the author's claim that "conservation is a collective responsibility"
The highest levels of conservation took place on the mid-to late 1970s when President Carter was asking citizens to be responsible for conserving resources.
Which is the best example of a topic that was too broad?
The history of school systems in the United States
Which statement is the best example of a topic that is too broad?
The history of the English monarchy in the nineteenth century
Which two statements best describe the purpose of the passage?
The purpose of the passage is to explain to readers how the Catocin Mountain Park was chosen and developed into the Presidential Retreat
What is one quality of a strong research question?
The question provides specific details
Which of the following details is present in the poem and in the visual depiction of the poem
The reaper is bending and reaping crops
Which two lines in this excerpt from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet foreshadow the tragic fate of Romeo and Juliet
Then love-devouring death do what he dare These violent delights have violent ends
Which of these stanzas from "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe represents the speaker's desire to be free from his sorrow and memories of Lenore?
Then, methought, the air grew denser....... Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore"
What evidence does the author provide to support the claim that wind energy is unreliable?
These scientists also believe that wind strength is unpredictable and wind energy can only be suitable to particular areas where wind blows well
Which is the best way to rewrite the underlined portion of the passage
This time I saw the tupelo, cypress, and yaupon trees through the eyes of a man who has lived his entire life along the river
What does the word materialize mean based on the context clues provided
To appear suddenly
Which two reasons describe why authors create contrasts between characters or narrators in a text
To develop characters' traits or personalities To create literary effects such as humor
Which definition fits the use of expire as it is used in the passage
To give something off
What is the primary purpose of an expository text?
To inform a reader about a topic
Why does the author say "I shuddered like a child in the dark"
To show that the speaker is scared by what she has seen
Mariah has gone up against the best players on the tennis court yet remains _____ You have a very ____ name- I haven't heard it before Inspector Clouseau's boss has the ____ habit of twitching one eye when annoyed A copyright gives one the ___ right to use a product name
Unrivaled Unique Peculiar Exclusive
Which two sentences best show that music composer Leonard Bernstein drew inspiration from literature?
West Side Story was also influenced by the famous play Romeo and Juliet, written in the late sixteenth century by William Shakespeare. In West Side Story, two people in New York City fall in love but are kept apart because they are from different communities that are in conflict with each other.
Bad Research Questions (22)
What is your favorite restaurant? Would you ever consider joining a drama club? What is the last book you read?
Good Research Questions (22)
What motivates you to participate in class? Why is hard work more important than talent? How do you like to use social media?
Abby wants to paraphrase information from this book to include in a research paper. Which of the following should she use to paraphrase this material correctly?
Wheelchair rugby was created so that athletes with upper limb disabilities could play alongside athletes with lower limb disabilities
The last line of the passage develops one of the story's themes by showing that
blindness to reality makes one blind to the truth
