1. Which of these sentences is using appositive phrase correctly?
a. The Grand Canal, which is the oldest man-made waterway in the world, is still used today in China. **??
b. The Grand Canal in China is a man-made waterway, still used, that is the oldest in the world.
c. The Grand Canal in China, the oldest man-made waterway in the world, is still used today.
d. The Grand Canal – which is an old, man-made waterway in China – is still used today. Or, **??
2. Which line contains a stage direction that tells how the actor playing John should speak?
a. JOHN. [throwing his book] I don’t understand the problem.
b. JOHN. What time does the physics test begin?
c. JOHN. [shaking his head] I’ll never be a rocket scientist.
d. JOHN. [pleading] You’ve got to help me. ***??
3. Stage directions may indicate which of the following?
I. the tone of voice an actor should use
II. an action an actor should take
III. The scenery
IV. Sound effect
a. I and II **??
b. I, II and IV Or, **??
c. III and IV
d. all, I throughout IV
A quick read of a drama…
BOB: Look at that terrible painting!
(AMANDA steps backwards and gives BOB a puzzles look.)
AMANDA: Why don’t you like it? I think it’s quite creative.
BOB: It’s just squiggles and spots. I can’t make any sense out of it.
AMANDA: It’s abstract art, Bob. It’s meant to show feelings rather than definite objects.
BOB (snorting): Well, I can’t believe that anyone would enter it in the contest. I’m sure that your painting will win a prize before that one ever does.
AMANDA (pained): It IS my painting, Bob.
4. What does the dialogue show about Bob’s character?
a. He freely shares his strong opinions. ***??
b. He is not very interested in Amanda.
c. He is nervous in a strange situation.
d. He worries about hurting other people’s feelings.
5. Which statement best describes the humorous technique used in this dialogue?
a. The situation is completely illogical.
b. The conversation is exaggerated in every way.
c. Physical humor is indicated in the stage directions.
d. There is a contrast between the truth and a mistaken view. Or, **??
6. Which of the following is the best definition of a participial phrase?
a. a phrase consisting of a present or past participle and its modifiers that acts as an adjective ***??
b. a phrase usually ending in -ed, but may have irregular endings, that acts as a noun
c. a phrase, often used as an adjective modifying a noun or pronoun, that can stand alone
d. a phrase used as an adverb that modifies other adverbs
Excerpt from “I Am a Native of North America” by – Chief Dan George
Man must love fully or he will become the lowest of the animals. It is the power to love that makes him the greatest of them all…for he alone of all animals is capable of love.
Love is something you and I must have. We must have it because our spirit feeds upon it. We must have it because without it we become weak and faint. Without love our self-esteem weakens. Without it our courage fails. Without love we can no longer look out confidently at the world. Instead we turn inwardly and begin to feed upon our own personalities and little by little we destroy ourselves.
You and I need the strength and joy that comes from knowing that we are loved. With it we are creative. With it we march tirelessly. With it, and with it alone, we are able to sacrifice for others.
7. Which choice best describes the author’s point of view in writing the passage?
a. Love is a luxury for the rich.
b. Love is unique to human beings. **??
c. Courage is necessary to love.
d. Creativity is a sacrifice for love. Or, **??
8. Which statement best describes the content of this passage?
a. The writer presents an opinion and then supports it with a variety of facts.
b. The writer uses facts to analyze a topic but does not share a personal opinion. **??
c. The writer mixes facts and opinions without making a difference between them.
d. The writer explores personal thoughts and opinions but does not present facts. Or, **??
1 - no
2 - yes
3 - If the stage directions include something like: "FAUNTLEOY (entering from the garden): Anyone for tennis?", what might that indicate? I think both your answers are wrong.
4 - yes
5 - yes
6 - I guess this is the best answer, yes.
7 & 8 - make up your mind
This is the second time I've reviewed these questions. You're on your own now. Do no repost this.
Boy are you in the wrong place...
Bru 7 is B
Answer the man, god
Why can't yall help this guy out
I got a terrible score cause none of you even bothered to post at least 1 answer you got right. Or any answer that was right for that matter.
1) B
2) C
3) D
4) A
5) D
6) A
7) C
8) A