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.*

1. Right

2. Wrong
3. Wrong
4. Right.

2.2

3.3

3 is right.

2 is still wrong.

To find the correct answers to these questions, let's analyze each one and determine the reasoning behind the correct answer:

1. "Electric lighting was a novelty before it became..."
To answer this question, we need to understand the definition of the word "novelty" and how it relates to electric lighting. A novelty is something new or unusual. Therefore, from the given options, the correct choice would be "common." This is because electric lighting started as a novelty but eventually became common as it gained widespread use.

2. The main idea of the paragraph is: "Geneva wants to make a plan to go to another World’s Fair as soon as she can."
To identify the main idea, we need to understand the overall message or purpose of the paragraph. In this case, Geneva expresses her desire to visit another World's Fair and her eagerness to make a plan for it. The other options discussed Geneva's feelings about adulthood and her hairstyle, but they are not the central idea of the paragraph.

3. The most likely indication about Geneva is that "She is ready to go home, but she doesn't want to hurt her mother's feelings."
To understand Geneva's situation, we need to analyze her question: "But Mama, how can we just go home after all we’ve seen?" This question implies that Geneva recognizes the value and significance of their experiences at the World's Fair; however, she also acknowledges that her mother may not feel the same way. Therefore, she voices her concern about going home but doesn't want to upset her mother. This aligns with the correct option.

4. The best way to correct a vague pronoun reference is to "Substitute a different pronoun."
To address a vague pronoun reference, we need to replace the unclear pronoun with a more specific or appropriately-clarified pronoun. This ensures that the pronoun refers to a clear antecedent within the sentence or passage. The other options of removing the antecedent or removing the pronoun can potentially disrupt the overall coherence and meaning of the sentence or passage.