Someone from connections academy 7th grade gifted and talented LA??!!! help! check answers, dunno whether to send in or not!!
1. Which of the following statements about "3BCB: Three" by Clay Bennett is NOT true? (1 point)
the cartoonist is concerned about the environment.
the cartoonist wants to persuade the reader.
the cartoonist's only purpose is to entertain.
the cartoonist is familiar with astronomy.
2. In "Thank You, Ma'am," repeating certain words and phrases helps the author (1 point)
complete the evidence
review unknown skills
establish the story's tone
become a better writer
3. Which of the following words has a negative connotation? (1 point)
sensitive
frail
delicate
dainty
4. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? (1 point)
What do you think Barrett will do if he misses the field goal?
How many times do I have to tell you the party is on Sunday!
Milo asked Jen if she wanted to see the new movie?
How about we throw a party!
5. Which words are most likely to introduce an opinion statement?
(1 point)
This year...
Due to...
It is important that...
This caused...
6. Exclamatory sentences often use _____ to express strong emotions. (1 point)
commas
quotation marks
exclamation points
periods
My Answers:
C
C
B
A
C
C
Questions 1 and 2 are based on stories from connections... PLS HELP ASAP
3 - 6 are correct.
ok, i guess i'll send it in
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1. Which of the following statements about "3BCB: Three" by Clay Bennett is NOT true?
To answer this question, you need to read or analyze the cartoon "3BCB: Three" by Clay Bennett and identify which statement does not align with the cartoon's content or purpose. Look for clues in the cartoon itself and the message it conveys. Then, evaluate each statement:
- The cartoonist is concerned about the environment.
- The cartoonist wants to persuade the reader.
- The cartoonist's only purpose is to entertain.
- The cartoonist is familiar with astronomy.
Determine which statement contradicts the content or purpose of the cartoon and mark that as your answer.
2. In "Thank You, Ma'am," repeating certain words and phrases helps the author.
To answer this question, go back to the story "Thank You, Ma'am" and analyze the repetition of words and phrases. Identify the effect that these repetitions have on the story. Consider the options:
- Complete the evidence
- Review unknown skills
- Establish the story's tone
- Become a better writer
Select the option that most closely reflects the role of repetition in the story.
3. Which of the following words has a negative connotation?
To determine the answer to this question, analyze the provided words and consider their implied meanings and associations. Evaluate each option:
- Sensitive
- Frail
- Delicate
- Dainty
Look for the word that commonly carries negative connotations and mark it as your answer.
4. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Analyze each sentence and identify any punctuation errors. Consider the guidance for correct punctuation, such as ending punctuation, capitalization, and the use of question marks or exclamation points. Here are the options:
- What do you think Barrett will do if he misses the field goal?
- How many times do I have to tell you the party is on Sunday!
- Milo asked Jen if she wanted to see the new movie?
- How about we throw a party!
Identify the correctly punctuated sentence and select it as your answer.
5. Which words are most likely to introduce an opinion statement?
Consider the nature of opinion statements and how they are typically introduced. Examine the given options:
- This year...
- Due to...
- It is important that...
- This caused...
Determine which words or phrases are more likely to introduce the subjective viewpoint of an individual and select them as your answer.
6. Exclamatory sentences often use _____ to express strong emotions.
To answer this question, consider how an exclamatory sentence is typically punctuated to express strong emotions. Evaluate the options:
- Commas
- Quotation marks
- Exclamation points
- Periods
Select the punctuation mark that is commonly used in exclamatory sentences to convey strong emotions.
Once you've analyzed and evaluated each question following these steps, you can compare your answers with what you originally selected.