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.