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1. Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly.Following the hurricane, an indigent gentleman made a generous contribution to the Red Cross.
CorrectIncorrect2. What is the speaker's tone in "The Unknown Citizen?" SympatheticOptimisticDisinterestedIncoherent3. Who was the founder of the Zionist movement in Blood Brothers? Lord RothschildTheodore HerzlChaim WeizmannLord Balfour4. Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly.When the President of the United States visited our city, the hotels were packed with an entourage of security men and news reporters.
CorrectIncorrect5. Thinking back to The American Crisis Number 1, what reason(s) does Paine give for his confidence that God will help the Americans and not the British? (Select all that apply.) The British king is evil and unjust and has usurped God's unlimited power.God will not give the colonists up to the devils.Heaven rates freedom highly.6. According to Thatcher in “The Moral Challenges for the Next Century,” why do some countries with abundant natural resources fail to succeed? The government failed to plan for the future.The government planned the people into poverty.The government fostered free enterprise.The government encouraged too much creativity.7. Looking back at “The Moral Challenges for the Next Century,” when electing leaders, what is important to look at in a future leader? PragmatismExpediencyEnduring values“Followership”8. Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly.When the animals started going into hibernation early, it was a clear harbinger that we would have an early winter this year.
CorrectIncorrect9. Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly.Underlying her seemingly calm exterior, Sheila has a very turbulent nature.
CorrectIncorrect10. According to Thatcher in “The Moral Challenges for the Next Century,” what is economic democracy? Free enterpriseFree tradeNatural resourcesA democratic government11. In “Their Finest Hour,” what is the purpose of Churchill's speech? To strengthen confidence in Britain's military mightTo analyze recent battle strategies and developmentsTo defend his political position as prime ministerTo blame the French for poor military leadership12. Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly.We were apprehensive about going snowmobiling because of the possible chance of imminent weather.
CorrectIncorrect13. In “Their Finest Hour,” Why does Churchill review the state of the British Army, Navy, and Air Force in “Their Finest Hour?” To update Parliament on Britain's readiness for a prolonged warTo convince more Britons to join the army to fight in World War IITo advise Parliament to surrender now and avoid excessive casualtiesTo persuade the United States to join the war against Nazi Germany14. Thinking back to The American Crisis Number 1, with which of the following statements would Thomas Paine agree? (Select all that apply.) Every individual must be willing to sacrifice for the greater good.The ends justify the means, no matter how high the cost.He would agree with none of these arguments.The harder you work for something, the more you appreciate it.15. Looking back to “Their Finest Hour,” what will be the consequence if Britain capitulates to Germany? The British Resistance will undermine German authority indefinitely.The United States will be the only country left to fight Germany.The entire world will be subjected to the darkness of German despotism.All of Europe will be held accountable for Germany's domination.16. In Blood Brothers, how do Faraj and Elias differ in their approaches to dealing with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Faraj wants to forget the conflict entirely; Elias wants to join the freedom fighters.Faraj wants to join the underground resistance; Elias wants to conform to religious expectations.Faraj no longer wants to become a priest; Elias wants to become the Archbishop.Faraj believes they should wait patiently; Elias believes they should take peaceful action.17. How are the last two lines significant in "The Unknown Citizen?" They illustrate how happy and satisfied the man was in life.They help the reader see how statistics cannot determine a man's true happiness.They explain how statistics can accurately portray one's life.They suggest anyone can be happy if they follow the man's example.18. In Blood Brothers, what reason is given for why the Palestinian youth resort to drugs, alcohol, violence, and vandalism? They are frustrated because they lack a good education and a future.They are simply demonstrating the qualities of rebellious teenagers.They are simply learning from the examples of their families.They are angry and resentful of the Israeli military authority. These next questions have to do with Dangling Modifiers. 19. Identify the sentence(s) with correctly placed modifiers. The cat crawled into my lap while I was reading the newspaper.Reading the newspaper, the cat crawled into my lap.The cat crawled into my lap while reading the newspaper.20. Identify the sentence(s) with correctly placed modifiers. The police officer waved to us teenagers dressed in ghost-hunting gear.Dressed in ghost-hunting gear, the police officer waved to us teenagers.21. What is “their finest hour” that Churchill refers to? The Battle of Britain during WWIIThe Allies' eventual triumph in WWIBritain's continued loyalty to FranceThe courage of the French Resistance22. Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly.After the soccer ball hit him in the head, Martin lay inert on the ground for several minutes.
CorrectIncorrect23. Why does the poem, "The Unknown Citizen," emphasize that the man's various actions were “normal,” “proper,” or “right”? To promote ethics and morality in the workplaceTo illustrate society's pressure for conformityTo emphasize the value of honesty and integrityTo encourage proper etiquette and behavior24. Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly.Following the news report about the crash on the highway, the police department was inundated with phone calls from worried friends of travelers.
CorrectIncorrect25. Looking back at “The Moral Challenges for the Next Century,” why should democratic countries maintain trade and communication with communist or dictatorship countries? Alienating communist countries will lead to a full-scale world war which could destroy democratic nations.Strengthening trade relationships with communist countries builds the economic strength of democratic nations.Through the example of free enterprise businesses, communist countries will improve their economic system.Encouraging free enterprise within communist countries will help lead to reforms and eventual full democracy.26. Looking back at “The Moral Challenges for the Next Century,” what do freedom and liberty need to exist? A strong economyGreat leadersA new countryThe rule of law27. Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly.With his nefarious reputation preceding him, Ian Walker was honored for his valuable and significant contribution to society.
CorrectIncorrect28. Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly.Even though he was unable to move, Martin was still very aware and comprehensive of what was happening around him.
CorrectIncorrect29. What is the author's (not the speaker's) purpose in writing this poem, "The Unknown Citizen?" He is honoring this man for his productive life.He is criticizing the dehumanization of society.He is promoting the need for more factory workers.He is condemning the man for not working hard. These questions refer to “Writing in the Active Voice.” 30. Why is the active voice generally more desirable than the passive voice? (Select all that apply.) It is more direct.It improves your writing style.It is more clear and lively.31. Why would the following sentence be acceptable, even though it is in the passive voice?“The Lincoln Memorial was built to honor our greatest president, Abraham Lincoln.”
Knowing who actually constructed it is of no significance.No one constructed it.It is not acceptable. The passive voice is never acceptable.32. Looking back at Blood Brothers, while on the Mount of Beatitudes, what specifically does Elias realize he can do to help reconcile the Palestinian people? Restore their human dignityBuild up their national prideTeach them how to forgiveImprove their education33. What is the purpose of Paine's essay, The American Crisis Number 1? To flatter the Tories into denouncing support of EnglandTo persuade the British army to admit defeatPaine’s essay has no persuasive purpose.To express despair over Washington’s retreatTo persuade American citizens to support the army and the American cause34. Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly.Anthony exacerbated the already tense situation by accusing the official of discrimination.
CorrectIncorrect35. Which of the following is not one of the rhetorical devices Paine uses in The American Crisis Number 1? OxymoronImageryMetaphorRhetorical question Identify whether the next two sentences are active or passive. 36. The bike was crashed by Jeremy. passiveactive37. Communism, after surviving for many decades, was overthrown by people who wanted a different system of government. passiveactive These questions refer to “Sentence Fluency.” 38. Choose the answer which combines the following sentences into one fluent sentence.Boats with excessive horsepower should be banned from our lakes and ponds.
This would be one way to decrease noise and water pollution.
It could also save precious fuel.
By banning boats with excessive horsepower from our lakes and ponds, we could decrease noise and water pollution and save precious fuel.We could save precious fuel if we would ban boats with excessive horsepower from our lakes and ponds, while we also decreased noise and water pollution.One way to decrease noise pollution and to decrease water pollution and to save precious fuel would be to ban boats with excessive horsepower from our lakes and ponds.Banning boats with excessive horsepower from our lakes and ponds would save precious fuel; it would also be one way to decrease noise and water pollution.39. What are two advantages of fluent sentences? enhanced clarity and concisenessimproved word choice and voiceimproved conventionality and formattingclearer purpose and coherence40. Choose the answer which combines the following sentences into one fluent sentence.I was employed by the Food Mart supermarket.
I held the position of service clerk.
It was my job to operate a cash register.
I priced items and stocked shelves.
Operating a cash register, pricing items, and stocking shelves were my jobs when I worked at the Food Mart supermarket where I was employed as a service clerk.When I was employed as a service clerk, my jobs included operating the cash register, pricing items, and stocking shelves; I worked at the Food Mart supermarket.When I was employed as a service clerk at the Food Mart supermarket, I operated the cash register, priced items, and stocked shelves.I enjoyed working at the Food Mart supermarket because I worked as a service clerk and could operate the cash register, and price items, and stock shelves.
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1. Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly.Following the hurricane, an indigent gentleman made a generous contribution to the Red Cross.
CorrectIncorrect2. What is the speaker's tone in "The Unknown Citizen?" SympatheticOptimisticDisinterestedIncoherent3. Who was the founder of the Zionist movement in Blood Brothers? Lord RothschildTheodore HerzlChaim WeizmannLord Balfour4. Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly.When the President of the United States visited our city, the hotels were packed with an entourage of security men and news reporters.
CorrectIncorrect5. Thinking back to The American Crisis Number 1, what reason(s) does Paine give for his confidence that God will help the Americans and not the British? (Select all that apply.) The British king is evil and unjust and has usurped God's unlimited power.God will not give the colonists up to the devils.Heaven rates freedom highly.6. According to Thatcher in “The Moral Challenges for the Next Century,” why do some countries with abundant natural resources fail to succeed? The government failed to plan for the future.The government planned the people into poverty.The government fostered free enterprise.The government encouraged too much creativity.7. Looking back at “The Moral Challenges for the Next Century,” when electing leaders, what is important to look at in a future leader? PragmatismExpediencyEnduring values“Followership”8. Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly.When the animals started going into hibernation early, it was a clear harbinger that we would have an early winter this year.
CorrectIncorrect9. Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly.Underlying her seemingly calm exterior, Sheila has a very turbulent nature.
CorrectIncorrect10. According to Thatcher in “The Moral Challenges for the Next Century,” what is economic democracy? Free enterpriseFree tradeNatural resourcesA democratic government11. In “Their Finest Hour,” what is the purpose of Churchill's speech? To strengthen confidence in Britain's military mightTo analyze recent battle strategies and developmentsTo defend his political position as prime ministerTo blame the French for poor military leadership12. Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly.We were apprehensive about going snowmobiling because of the possible chance of imminent weather.
CorrectIncorrect13. In “Their Finest Hour,” Why does Churchill review the state of the British Army, Navy, and Air Force in “Their Finest Hour?” To update Parliament on Britain's readiness for a prolonged warTo convince more Britons to join the army to fight in World War IITo advise Parliament to surrender now and avoid excessive casualtiesTo persuade the United States to join the war against Nazi Germany14. Thinking back to The American Crisis Number 1, with which of the following statements would Thomas Paine agree? (Select all that apply.) Every individual must be willing to sacrifice for the greater good.The ends justify the means, no matter how high the cost.He would agree with none of these arguments.The harder you work for something, the more you appreciate it.15. Looking back to “Their Finest Hour,” what will be the consequence if Britain capitulates to Germany? The British Resistance will undermine German authority indefinitely.The United States will be the only country left to fight Germany.The entire world will be subjected to the darkness of German despotism.All of Europe will be held accountable for Germany's domination.16. In Blood Brothers, how do Faraj and Elias differ in their approaches to dealing with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Faraj wants to forget the conflict entirely; Elias wants to join the freedom fighters.Faraj wants to join the underground resistance; Elias wants to conform to religious expectations.Faraj no longer wants to become a priest; Elias wants to become the Archbishop.Faraj believes they should wait patiently; Elias believes they should take peaceful action.17. How are the last two lines significant in "The Unknown Citizen?" They illustrate how happy and satisfied the man was in life.They help the reader see how statistics cannot determine a man's true happiness.They explain how statistics can accurately portray one's life.They suggest anyone can be happy if they follow the man's example.18. In Blood Brothers, what reason is given for why the Palestinian youth resort to drugs, alcohol, violence, and vandalism? They are frustrated because they lack a good education and a future.They are simply demonstrating the qualities of rebellious teenagers.They are simply learning from the examples of their families.They are angry and resentful of the Israeli military authority. These next questions have to do with Dangling Modifiers. 19. Identify the sentence(s) with correctly placed modifiers. The cat crawled into my lap while I was reading the newspaper.Reading the newspaper, the cat crawled into my lap.The cat crawled into my lap while reading the newspaper.20. Identify the sentence(s) with correctly placed modifiers. The police officer waved to us teenagers dressed in ghost-hunting gear.Dressed in ghost-hunting gear, the police officer waved to us teenagers.21. What is “their finest hour” that Churchill refers to? The Battle of Britain during WWIIThe Allies' eventual triumph in WWIBritain's continued loyalty to FranceThe courage of the French Resistance22. Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly.After the soccer ball hit him in the head, Martin lay inert on the ground for several minutes.
CorrectIncorrect23. Why does the poem, "The Unknown Citizen," emphasize that the man's various actions were “normal,” “proper,” or “right”? To promote ethics and morality in the workplaceTo illustrate society's pressure for conformityTo emphasize the value of honesty and integrityTo encourage proper etiquette and behavior24. Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly.Following the news report about the crash on the highway, the police department was inundated with phone calls from worried friends of travelers.
CorrectIncorrect25. Looking back at “The Moral Challenges for the Next Century,” why should democratic countries maintain trade and communication with communist or dictatorship countries? Alienating communist countries will lead to a full-scale world war which could destroy democratic nations.Strengthening trade relationships with communist countries builds the economic strength of democratic nations.Through the example of free enterprise businesses, communist countries will improve their economic system.Encouraging free enterprise within communist countries will help lead to reforms and eventual full democracy.26. Looking back at “The Moral Challenges for the Next Century,” what do freedom and liberty need to exist? A strong economyGreat leadersA new countryThe rule of law27. Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly.With his nefarious reputation preceding him, Ian Walker was honored for his valuable and significant contribution to society.
CorrectIncorrect28. Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly.Even though he was unable to move, Martin was still very aware and comprehensive of what was happening around him.
CorrectIncorrect29. What is the author's (not the speaker's) purpose in writing this poem, "The Unknown Citizen?" He is honoring this man for his productive life.He is criticizing the dehumanization of society.He is promoting the need for more factory workers.He is condemning the man for not working hard. These questions refer to “Writing in the Active Voice.” 30. Why is the active voice generally more desirable than the passive voice? (Select all that apply.) It is more direct.It improves your writing style.It is more clear and lively.31. Why would the following sentence be acceptable, even though it is in the passive voice?“The Lincoln Memorial was built to honor our greatest president, Abraham Lincoln.”
Knowing who actually constructed it is of no significance.No one constructed it.It is not acceptable. The passive voice is never acceptable.32. Looking back at Blood Brothers, while on the Mount of Beatitudes, what specifically does Elias realize he can do to help reconcile the Palestinian people? Restore their human dignityBuild up their national prideTeach them how to forgiveImprove their education33. What is the purpose of Paine's essay, The American Crisis Number 1? To flatter the Tories into denouncing support of EnglandTo persuade the British army to admit defeatPaine’s essay has no persuasive purpose.To express despair over Washington’s retreatTo persuade American citizens to support the army and the American cause34. Decide whether the italicized vocabulary word has been used correctly or incorrectly.Anthony exacerbated the already tense situation by accusing the official of discrimination.
CorrectIncorrect35. Which of the following is not one of the rhetorical devices Paine uses in The American Crisis Number 1? OxymoronImageryMetaphorRhetorical question Identify whether the next two sentences are active or passive. 36. The bike was crashed by Jeremy. passiveactive37. Communism, after surviving for many decades, was overthrown by people who wanted a different system of government. passiveactive These questions refer to “Sentence Fluency.” 38. Choose the answer which combines the following sentences into one fluent sentence.Boats with excessive horsepower should be banned from our lakes and ponds.
This would be one way to decrease noise and water pollution.
It could also save precious fuel.
By banning boats with excessive horsepower from our lakes and ponds, we could decrease noise and water pollution and save precious fuel.We could save precious fuel if we would ban boats with excessive horsepower from our lakes and ponds, while we also decreased noise and water pollution.One way to decrease noise pollution and to decrease water pollution and to save precious fuel would be to ban boats with excessive horsepower from our lakes and ponds.Banning boats with excessive horsepower from our lakes and ponds would save precious fuel; it would also be one way to decrease noise and water pollution.39. What are two advantages of fluent sentences? enhanced clarity and concisenessimproved word choice and voiceimproved conventionality and formattingclearer purpose and coherence40. Choose the answer which combines the following sentences into one fluent sentence.I was employed by the Food Mart supermarket.
I held the position of service clerk.
It was my job to operate a cash register.
I priced items and stocked shelves.
Operating a cash register, pricing items, and stocking shelves were my jobs when I worked at the Food Mart supermarket where I was employed as a service clerk.When I was employed as a service clerk, my jobs included operating the cash register, pricing items, and stocking shelves; I worked at the Food Mart supermarket.When I was employed as a service clerk at the Food Mart supermarket, I operated the cash register, priced items, and stocked shelves.I enjoyed working at the Food Mart supermarket because I worked as a service clerk and could operate the cash register, and price items, and stock shelves.
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