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1. Identify the sentence in which the underlined verb DOES NOT agree with its subject.
A. The trophies (are) ready to be awarded.
B. There (is) no reason why he cannot play.
C. Most of these math questions (are) easy.
D. The softball and baseball teams (is) ready.****
2. Identify the INCORRECTLY punctuated sentence.
A. We went to the store but we forgot to buy eggs.
B.Sarena clean her room, folded her laundry, and emptied the trash.
C. The board members earnestly discussed the issue and decided to raise the pay rates.
D. Apartment has new carpet in the bedrooms, and it has paint in the kitchen.****
3. Identify the INCORRECTLY punctuated sentence.
A. He is a tough young man.
B. Many friendly, eager students are here.
C. We try to be honest polite people.****
D. Hre's an intelligent, athletic sophomore.
4. On a works cited page, which of the following should NOT be in italics?
A. Title of an article****
B. Title of a periodical
C. Title of a newspaper
D. Title of a non-fiction book
5. Identify the correctly punctuated sentence in each group.
A. Do you know where Bailey shoes are?
B. Do you know where Bailey's shoes are?****
C. Do you know where Baileys' shoes are?
D. Do you know where Bailey's shoes are?
I think the answers are
1.D
2.D
3.C
4.A
5.B
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Guys, 2016 was five years ago...
That's scary.
1. yes
2. no
3. yes
4. yes
5. What's the difference between B and D?
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/commas.htm
See comma use #2 for question 2.
You're right. 2 is A.
I'm not sure what you mean for #2 writeacher :/ you said #2 or question 2...do you mean #2 option B could be the answer I'm looking for or??? Because I'm not sure what you meant to be honest...and for #5 yes the two (B and D) are the same I just wasn't sure if it was trying to trick me to pick a different one of not
Sorry, my mistake,I went back to double check on Question #5 and D is not the same as question B. But I'm still thinking the answer is B now looking at because D haves (Baileys's) and B have (Bailey's) that's the difference between the two.
5. Identify the correctly punctuated sentence in each group.
A. Do you know where Bailey shoes are?
B. Do you know where Bailey's shoes are?****
C. Do you know where Baileys' shoes are?
D. Do you know where Baileys's shoes are?
Yes, then B is correct for 5.
What did you decide for 2?
For #2 I figured it couldn't be B because the punctuations don't seem wrong,and D is supposably incorrect, so that leave A and C but I think its A because I think it should be (We went to the store, but we forgot to buy eggs.) Am I wrong :'(
2. A
A. We went to the store, but we forgot to buy eggs.
if the 2nd sentence is short without ","
For example: He went to the store but he forgot.
23. Identify the degree of comparison for the underlined word.
This new magazine about computers is very colorful. (1 point)
positive
comparative
superlative
none of the above
none of the above (It is not a degree of comparison - it is just an adjective describing the magazine)
24. Identify the degree of comparison for the underlined word.
The end product is more colorful than the colors in the initial prototype. (1 point)
positive
comparative
superlative
none of the above
comparative
25. Identify the word that has an error in capitalization.
Ray hopes to earn a nursing scholarship to go to Alabama state University. (1 point)
nursing
state
University
no error
University (it should be "Alabama State University" with "State" capitalized)
26. Identify the word that has an error in capitalization.
Did you know that the largest lake in North America is Lake Superior? (1 point)
North
America
Superior
no error
no error
27. Identify the incorrectly punctuated sentence. (1 point)
We went to the store but we forgot to buy eggs.
Sarena cleaned her room, folded her laundry, and emptied the trash.
The board members earnestly discussed the issues and decided to raise the pay rates.
The apartment has new carpet in the bedrooms, and it has new paint in the kitchen.
The apartment has new carpet in the bedrooms, and it has new paint in the kitchen. (It should be "The apartment has new carpet in the bedrooms and new paint in the kitchen.")
28. Identify the incorrectly punctuated sentence. (1 point)
The child wore a pink cotton shirt.
We had a tiring, hot day outdoors.
She cooked a delicious healthy meal.
The game was a suspenseful, exciting experience.
There is no error.
29. On a Works Cited page, which of the following should not be in italics? (1 point)
title of an essay
title of an book
title of a magazine
title of a play
title of an essay
30. Identify the correctly punctuated sentence in each group. (1 point)
We forgot Mark ticket at our hotel.
We forgot Mark’s ticket at our hotel.
We forgot Marks’ ticket at our hotel.
We forgot Marks’s ticket at our hotel.
We forgot Mark's ticket at our hotel.
31. Identify the correctly punctuated sentence in each group. (1 point)
The man said Turn right at the corner.
The man said “Turn right at the corner.”
The man said, “Turn right at the corner.”
The man said, “Turn right at the corner”.
The man said, “Turn right at the corner.”
32. Which sentence would make the best opening for a speech arguing for more nutritious school lunches? (1 point)
Many students dislike the current lunch menus, and I feel they should be changed.
Evidence from a number of expert sources suggests that schools should design more nutritious lunch menus.
Spaghetti is my favorite school lunch, and I have read that it is nutritious.
Even though fruits and vegetables are not that popular with students, they are good s
Evidence from a number of expert sources suggests that schools should design more nutritious lunch menus.
33. Which of the following best defines a simile? (1 point)
an apparent contradiction
a type of literal speech
a comparison using like or as
an exaggeration
a comparison using like or as
34. Why must a research paper always include a Works Cited page? (1 point)
to convince readers that common knowledge is valid
to give proper credit to original source material
to explain in detail why quotations are used in the paper
to list all authors’ names correctly
to give proper credit to original source material
35. Which of the following parenthetical citations is placed and punctuated correctly? (1 point)
A William Shakespeare’s original Globe Theatre was built in 1599 (Ferguson 25).
B William Shakespeare’s original Globe Theatre was built in 1599. (Ferguson 25)
C William Shakespeare’s original Globe Theatre was built in 1599 (Ferguson, 25).
D William Shakespeare’s original Globe Theatre was built in 1599. (Ferguson, 25)
D William Shakespeare’s original Globe Theatre was built in 1599. (Ferguson, 25)
36. A ____ includes all the works an author consulted but did not necessarily cite in the actual report. (1 point)
Works Cited page
bibliography
footnote
parenthetical citation
bibliography
37. Which of the following is a specific word as opposed to a general word? (1 point)
activity
athletics
football
sport
football
38. Choose the topic that best limits the broad subject music. (1 point)
famous pianists
modern rap music
history of the harmonica
history of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
famous pianists
39. Use your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence below.
The author mercifully decided to dignify the interviewer's silly question with a response. (1 point)
award
make worthy
misunderstand
ignore completely
make worthy
40. Which of the following is the most negative connotation of the word inactive? (1 point)
lazy
unhurried
sedentary
unenergetic
lazy
41. Which of the following is the denotation of the word ambitious? (1 point)
power-hungry
driven and successful
determined to succeed
greedy and materialistic
determined to succeed
42. Use context clues to determine the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence below.
Her enormous job responsibilities precluded the option of a vacation this summer. (1 point)
made impossible in advance
specified in advance
were in harmony with
indefinitely postponed
made impossible in advance
43. Which suffix would you add to loathe to make the word meaning “full of hatred?” (1 point)
-able
-ance
-ible
-some
-some
The following letter to the editor is written in response to a school district’s “no pass, no play” policy, which states that students must pass all their classes in order to participate in any extracurricular activity.
Dear Editor,
The “no pass, no play” rule needs to be changed. It encourages students to drop out of school, is unfair to certain types of learners, and is too focused on only one aspect of life.
Some students remain in school only because they want to participate in some activity. There are many activities from which students can choose. They may do well in all of their classes but one. That one class, however, forces them out of the only thing keeping them in school. Whatever gain the rule brings is completely lost if we lose the student entirely.
People learn differently. Unfortunately, the classroom is usually the only environment in which students are given a chance to learn. Failing a class in that environment doesn’t necessarily mean the student is bad. It may mean merely that the student is different. Not all students perform the same in a classroom environment. Punishing such a student is the wrong answer.
Some students have great skills in areas other than academics. They need a place to develop those skills. Extracurricular activities provide such a place. When we prevent students from developing their skills, we’re moving in the wrong direction.
The “no pass, no play” rule may have good intentions, but it also has many undesirable consequences. Therefore, I oppose the current policy.
Sincerely,
Monica Washington
Use the passage to answer the question.
44. Which sentence best supports the argument in this letter? (1 point)
Allowing students to participate in things they are good at will enhance their self-esteem.
Focusing students on their grades will help them many years later.
The school district has changed over the past few years.
The school has added several extracurricular activities in the past year.
Allowing students to participate in things they are good at will enhance their self-esteem.
45. Jill wants to write an essay comparing books and the Internet.
She has made the following table
Internet
Books
Advantages It can be used to locate information They can be read anywhere.
Disadvantages
They take more space to store
Which statement belongs in the empty box? (1 point)
Its influence is more recent.
It requires equipment that is more costly.
Its information is more widespread.
It involves less interaction with people.
It involves less interaction with people.
46. Fill in the blank with the correct answer for the following question. Be sure you have spelled your answer correctly, and do not include any extra spaces or punctuation.
Using an idea from an online or print source in your own paper without proper citation is called ___________. (1 point)
plagiarism
47. Fill in the blank with the correct answer for the following question. Be sure you have spelled your answer correctly, and do not include any extra spaces or punctuation.
A secondary character in a story that the author uses to highlight the protagonist's personality or characteristics is called a ___________. (1 point)
foil
48. Fill in the blank with the correct answer for the following question. Be sure you have spelled your answer correctly, and do not include any extra spaces or punctuation.
The use of an unreliable narrator can heighten the _________ in a story.
tension
49. Fill in the blank with the correct answer for the following question. Be sure you have spelled your answer correctly, and do not include any extra spaces or punctuation.
The term __________ refers to the use of words that name a particular sound, such as hiss, and is sometimes used in poetry. (1 point)
onomatopoeia
50. Fill in the blank with the correct answer for the following question. Be sure you have spelled your answer correctly, and do not include any extra spaces or punctuation.
The name of Juliet's kinsman whom Romeo killed was ____________. (1 point)
Tybalt
51. Choose two characters from either Romeo and Juliet or Animal Farm. Compare and contrast their characteristics, supporting your answers with specific examples from Romeo and Juliet or Animal Farm. Your response should contain at least three similarities, three differences, and three specific examples from the chosen work.
Select the link to access the English Essay Rubric.
As an AI language model, I do not have the capability to access outside links or resources. However, I can provide you with general guidance on how to approach this question. For this prompt, you will need to read Romeo and Juliet or Animal Farm, choose two characters from one of the books and present a comparison and contrast between them. To answer this question, you will need to identify both the similarities and differences in the characteristics of the two chosen characters and support your answers with specific examples and evidence from the book. You may use the English Essay Rubric to structure your essay and ensure that your answer is well organized.
1. An epic simile is different from a normal simile in that an epic simile (1 point)
is not limited to a single, distinct image, but is more complex.
is used only in connection with the epic hero.
begins with the words like, as, just as, or so.
contains personification.
is not limited to a single, distinct image, but is more complex.
2. In The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood, how is Odysseus portrayed differently than in The Odyssey? (1 point)
He is portrayed as a liar.
He is portrayed as a hero.
He is portrayed as a great adventurer.
He is portrayed as a magnificent leader.
He is portrayed as a liar.
3. Read the below quote from Betty Bonham Lies’s retelling of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.
“When Orpheus made music, all the world stopped to listen. Wild beasts drew near him, so entranced they put aside their fierceness. Trees gathered around to hear his beautiful notes. Rivers stopped flowing along the banks so that they could hear Orpheus, whose music was more harmonious than theirs. The very rocks softened when he touched his lyre.”
What does the use of hyperbole accomplish? (1 point)
It foreshadows future events in the plot so that readers are able to understand how Orpheus will use his music to succeed.
It exaggerates Orpheus’s beautiful music so that readers understand how powerful an effect Orpheus’s music has.
It explains Orpheus’s musical skills so that readers know that Orpheus is able to tame animals with his music.
It provides comparisons between Orpheus’s music and nature so that readers understand the link between music and nature.
It exaggerates Orpheus’s beautiful music so that readers understand how powerful an effect Orpheus’s music has.
4. How does Odysseus’ sense of curiosity affect the progress of the plot in The Odyssey? (1 point)
His curiosity hinders his journey back home.
His curiosity hinders his escape from Calypso.
His curiosity compels him to enter the archery contest.
His curiosity compels him to visit his aging father.
His curiosity hinders his journey back home.
5. Edgar Allan Poe uses foreshadowing in “The Cask of Amontillado” to create mystery in which of the following quotes? (1 point)
“He had on a tight-fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells.”
“And as for Luchresi, he cannot distinguish Sherry from Amontillado.”
“’You? Impossible! A Mason?’ ‘A Mason,’ I replied. ‘A sign,’ he said, ‘a sign.’”
“I forced the last stone into its position; I plastered it up.”
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Are those legit?
Identify the correctly punctuated sentence in each group
Who borrowed Celeste biology books?
Who borrowed Celeste's biology books?
Who borrowed Celestes' biology books?
Who borrowed Celestes's biology books?
Read about comma use #2 on that webpage I linked above, and then re-think your answer for your question 2. In other words, read about commas in compound sentences.
And for question 5, either B or D would be correct if they are identical.