Jerome is writing an essay for class. Read the quotation from Patrick Henry's speech in 1775 to the Virginia House of Burgesses and then answer the question that follows.
"I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"
If Jerome only wants to use part of the quotation in his essay, which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A.
"I know not what course others may take; but...give me liberty or give me death!"
B.
"I know not what course others may take. Give me liberty, or death!"
C.
"I know not—give me liberty or give me death!"
D.
"[B]ut, give me liberty, or death!"
A. "I know not what course others may take; but...give me liberty or give me death!"
Read the following sentence that includes two examples of passive voice. Then, read the question that follows.
Cookies were baked by the teacher and students before the party was started by the class.
Which sentence correctly changes the two examples of passive voice to active voice?
A.
Before the party was started by the class, the cookies were baked by the teacher and students.
B.
Because the cookies were baked by the teacher and students, the class started the party.
C.
When the teacher and students baked the cookies, the party was started by the class.
D.
The class started the party after the teacher and students baked cookies.
D. The class started the party after the teacher and students baked cookies.
Which of the following would most accurately replace the word nostalgia in the following excerpt from "The Kimono" without changing the sentence's meaning?
Aunt Fumika began to talk of life in Japan. Aunt Fumika spoke perfect English, though accented. Keiko could understand every precise word. Keiko listened intently to the cadences of her aunt's sentences. They seemed to be swept along by a tide of emotion. In Aunt Fumika's voice, she could hear fierce pride, deep homesickness, and bittersweet nostalgia.
A
.
accent
B.
arrogance
C.
resentment
D
.
remembrance
D. remembrance
Read the following paragraph.
Physical activity helps improve the overall health of individuals. It assists with circulation, increases blood flow to the brain, and can raise endorphin levels. Essentially, all of these things help reduce stress, improve mood, and can help students achieve more academically. Studies have shown that providing students with a designated time for physical activity in school can lead to better concentration, reduce disruptive behaviors, and help students achieve higher test scores in reading, math, and writing. Despite all the positives that physical education may have, only 8% of elementary schools, 6.4% of middle schools, and 5.8% of high schools provide daily physical education to their students. The National Association for Sport and Physical Education recommend students engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day; however, it is more likely that students will only engage in 16–18 minutes.
Which opinion could be generated using the evidence the author included?
A.
States should enforce stricter physical education requirements in their schools.
B.
Students should spend more time in the classroom to ensure higher achievement.
C.
Students should steer away from physical activity and spend time studying.
D.
Parents should require their children to exercise at home every day.
A. States should enforce stricter physical education requirements in their schools.
A student is writing an article for the ski club newsletter. The article explains to beginner skiers what to expect on their first ski trip. The student wants to revise the draft to improve its organization. Read the draft and complete the task that follows.
When you go to a ski park, maps are provided that not only show where the ski trails are located but also indicate difficulty levels for each trail. This helps you determine how difficult it is to ski or snowboard down each of the trail.
Ski resorts use a color-shape rating system to indicate the slope and difficulty levels for its trails. It is important to pay attention to these levels and plan ahead. You do not want to accidentally find yourself on a trail that is too challenging for you.
Trails marked with green circles are considered the easiest. These trails are usually wide and are not considered steep. Trails marked with blue squares indicate intermediate difficulty. These slopes are considered somewhat steep and are typically the most popular. Finally, trails marked with black diamonds are considered to be the steepest and most difficult.
Choose the sentence that would be the best conclusion for the article.
A.
As you navigate your way around the ski resort, refer to your map often to determine which trails are best for you.
B.
I recommend that you beginner skiers stay far away from those black–diamond trails.
C.
Skiing is a fun and popular sport that can be enjoyed at various ski resorts nationwide.
D
.
The color-shape rating system will be used by ski resorts for many years to come because it is highly useful.
A. As you navigate your way around the ski resort, refer to your map often to determine which trails are best for you.
Read this sentence from paragraph 3.
While this is a reasonable conclusion to make after reading the claim, it may be totally wrong.
Drag the set of words that BEST completes the sentence.
The author supports this statement by pointing out that the ? in the two districts may be ?.
Options: number of students, interest in basketball, student ability, number of basketball players, similar, or different.