Which sentence most clearly expresses the main idea of Langston terrace?
Langston Terrace is a place that is worth writing about
Langston Terrace is a place important to the civil rights movement
Langston Terrace was a great place to live ***
Langston Terrace made me proud of my heritage
Which detail from the essay supports the correct answer to the previous question?
Langston Terrace was named after John Langston the first American Congress man
Langston Terrace Had caring neighbors and many opportunities for fun ***
Almost 300 families would have the opportunity to live in Langston Terrace
Mama would walk 15 blocks just to watch the building’s construction
What detail reveals the influence of the Great Depression on the author’s writing?
Finally, one evening, a woman came to our house with our good news...
It was built on a hill, a group of tan brick houses and apartments with a playground In the center
The playground was right in front of my house
... our community wrapped itself around us put itself between us and the hard knocks to cushion the blows***
Which sentence uses a verb in future tense?
Paula usually eats in the school cafeteria
Paula will probably eat in the school cafeteria today ***
Since September Angela has eaten every day in the school cafeteria
Angela had eaten in the school cafeteria until she went on a diet
Which sentence uses a verb in the present tense?
My flight arrived in Denver at midnight
Nathan will make lunch for us today
My sister build obstacle courses in our yard ***
The smiths dog ran around the picnic table
Which sentence uses a verb in the past tense?
I will train for a marathon
I should train for a marathon
I trained for a marathon ***
I am training for a marathon
Which of the following words have nearly the same meaning for homey as used in this sentence?
The fireplace, big sofa, pillows, and many photographs made the cabin seem homey.
Comfortable ***
Fancy
Cluttered
Disorderly
The word community best describes which of the following situations from Langston Terrace?
Eloise moved five times
Most parents thought of it as an in between place
Greenfield found neighbors who cared ***
Large stone animals decorated the playground
Which of the following words is a synonym for reunion?
Initiation
Concert
Presentation
Get-together ***
Please check my answers and tell me where I’m wrong. Thank you!
Thanks
All are correct.
Your answers are mostly correct! However, there are a few mistakes. Here are the correct answers:
1) The sentence that most clearly expresses the main idea of Langston Terrace is: "Langston Terrace is a place important to the civil rights movement."
2) The detail from the essay that supports the correct answer is: "Langston Terrace had caring neighbors and many opportunities for fun." This detail shows that Langston Terrace was a great place to live.
3) The detail that reveals the influence of the Great Depression on the author's writing is: "...our community wrapped itself around us, put itself between us and the hard knocks to cushion the blows." This detail implies that the community supported and protected each other during difficult times.
4) The sentence that uses a verb in future tense is: "Paula will probably eat in the school cafeteria today."
5) The sentence that uses a verb in the present tense is: "My sister builds obstacle courses in our yard."
6) The sentence that uses a verb in the past tense is: "I trained for a marathon."
7) The word that has nearly the same meaning as "homey" in the given sentence is "comfortable." This word describes a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
8) The situation from Langston Terrace that best describes the word "community" is: "Greenfield found neighbors who cared." This shows a sense of collective support and belonging.
9) The word that is a synonym for "reunion" is "get-together." This word describes a gathering of people who have come together again.
Overall, you did a great job! Keep up the good work!