1. In "The Scarlet Ibis" which character trait of the narrator most leads to his regret at the death of his brother?
a. generosity
b. creativity
c. cruelty
d. pride***
2. Cause - There is a concern about global warming and the damage it is doing to the environment.
Effect - ???????
Which of the following belong in the "Effect" row?
a. Solar panels help to harness the energy from the sun and convert it into electricity.
b. Geothermal energy keeps the temperature of a home the same all year long.
c. New technologies help people build "green" homes that save energy and preserve the environment.***
d. Some energy-saving techniques are very expensive while others are reasonably priced.
3. What would be the least effective detail for a description about amusement park?
a. Children sip lemonade and munch on popcorn.
b. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the entrance gate.
c. All nine of the roller coasters have been tested for safety and comfort.***
d. Guests must meet minimum height requirements to ride any of the high-speed rides.
4. Which of the following topics is the clearest example of the informative purpose?
A. a short essay describing a recent trip to New Zealand***
B. a eulogy for a deceased friend
C. a glowing movie review
D. a dialogue between two char
5. Choose the term that best describes the quoted phrase.
"He read the book" that his aunt had recommended.
a. noun clause
b. adverb clause
c. independent clause***
d. subordinate clause
6. Which of the following is a complete sentence?
a. Starting at four o'clock.
b. The theater where rehearsals take place.
c. Stage hands, props, and lighting crew.
d. Hannah memorized her lines.***
I agree on all but #3. The answer to that one is highly subjective. Your answer might seem the least effective in promoting an amusement park, but not to me. I'd be concerned about the safety of the rides. I might say that if all children do is sip lemonade and eat popcorn, it must be pretty dull. It's all in the perception of each person.
1. d. pride
2. c. New technologies help people build "green" homes that save energy and preserve the environment.
3. c. All nine of the roller coasters have been tested for safety and comfort.
4. A. a short essay describing a recent trip to New Zealand
5. c. independent clause
6. d. Hannah memorized her lines.
1. To determine which character trait of the narrator most leads to his regret at the death of his brother in "The Scarlet Ibis," we can look for clues in the text. Read the story and pay attention to the narrator's actions, thoughts, and dialogue. Look for moments that reveal his emotions and motivations. In this case, the correct answer is d. pride. The narrator's pride in his brother and his desire to make him "normal" are central to the story and ultimately lead to his regret at the tragic outcome.
2. To identify the appropriate effect that belongs in the "Effect" row based on the given cause about global warming, we need to consider the logical consequence or result. Read the options and match them with the cause. In this case, the correct answer is c. New technologies help people build "green" homes that save energy and preserve the environment. This option provides a solution or response to the concern of global warming and environmental damage by introducing new technologies that promote energy conservation and environmental preservation.
3. To determine the least effective detail for a description about an amusement park, we need to analyze the given options and consider their relevance and contribution to the overall description. In this case, the least effective detail is c. All nine of the roller coasters have been tested for safety and comfort. This detail does not add much to the description of an amusement park as roller coasters being tested for safety and comfort is expected and not unique to the park.
4. To identify the topic that is the clearest example of the informative purpose, we need to analyze the given options and their main intent. In this case, the clearest example of the informative purpose is A. a short essay describing a recent trip to New Zealand. This option focuses on providing information and factual details about a specific subject in an objective manner, which aligns with the informative purpose.
5. To choose the term that best describes the quoted phrase, "He read the book" that his aunt had recommended, we need to analyze the structure and function of the phrase within the sentence. In this case, the correct term is c. independent clause. The quoted phrase functions as a complete sentence on its own and can stand alone as a grammatically correct statement.
6. To identify the complete sentence among the given options, we need to consider the structure and coherence of each option. In this case, the complete sentence is d. Hannah memorized her lines. This option contains a subject "Hannah," a verb "memorized," and is a grammatically complete and coherent statement.