1.
Electric lighting was a novelty before it became (1 point)
unusual.
common.
expensive.
2.
Read the following paragraph from “The Electric Summer”:
"That thrilled me, and scared me. The great world seemed to swing wide like the gates of the Fair, and I didn’t even have a plan. I hadn’t even put up my hair yet. It seemed to me it was time for that, time to jerk that big bow off the braid hanging down my back and put up my hair in a woman’s way."
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
(1 point)
Geneva is both excited by and scared of the thought of becoming an adult.
Geneva is tired of her old hairstyle and wants a new one.
Geneva wants to make a plan to go to another World’s Fair as soon as she can.
3.
Geneva asks, “But Mama, how can we just go home after all we’ve seen?” What does this most likely indicate about Geneva? (1 point)
She did not care for the experience they had at the World’s Fair.
She is ready to go home, but she doesn’t want to hurt her mother’s feelings.
She has been profoundly affected by her new and different experiences.
4.
What is the best way to correct a vague pronoun reference? (1 point)
Remove the antecedent.
Remove the pronoun.
Substitute a different pronoun.
Someone here will be happy to check your answers.
1. To determine the correct answer to question 1, we need to understand the meaning of the word "novelty" in the context of electric lighting. One way to find the answer is to examine the words that come after the word "novelty." If electric lighting was a novelty before it became "unusual," "common," or "expensive," we can infer that it started out as something different or unique and eventually became one of these options. By considering the progression of electric lighting's popularity and availability, we can conclude that the correct answer is "common."
2. To find the main idea of the given paragraph, we should read the entire paragraph and look for the central theme or message being conveyed. In this case, the paragraph suggests that Geneva is both excited and scared about the idea of growing up or becoming an adult. The mention of the "gates of the Fair" and the need to put up her hair in a more mature way indicates her feelings of entering a new phase of life. Therefore, the main idea of the paragraph is that Geneva is both excited by and scared of the thought of becoming an adult.
3. To understand Geneva's likely meaning when she asks, "But Mama, how can we just go home after all we’ve seen?" we must examine the context and possible implications. Geneva's question suggests that she is reluctant to go home immediately, despite all the experiences they have had at the World's Fair. This indicates that she has been profoundly affected by her new and different experiences and finds it difficult to simply leave without further exploration or reflection. Therefore, the most likely interpretation is that Geneva has been profoundly affected by her new and different experiences.
4. One effective way to correct a vague pronoun reference is to substitute a different pronoun with a clear antecedent. If a pronoun is used without a clear antecedent (the noun it refers to), it can lead to confusion or ambiguity. By substituting a different pronoun, we can make the reference more specific and ensure clarity in the sentence. Therefore, the best way to correct a vague pronoun reference is to substitute a different pronoun.