<> Amsterdam (/ m s t r d m / AM-str-dam, UK also / m s t r d m / AM-str-DAM, Dutch: [mstrdm] (); lit."The Dam on the River Amstel") is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands, with The Hague being the seat of government. a9x>\M {poq^T +;`!0t+g8fE#LX_OlbNh? endstream endobj startxref (a) after In the third sentence of the first paragraph, the narrator's description of Mrs. De Ropp as "those three-fifths of the world that are necessary and disagreeable and real" suggests that . . For #3 I was thinking "comment on the boy angels physique" but not really sure. (African Activist) In the context of the passage as a whole, the author's comparison between the qualities of people and of metals (paragraphs 5-6) primarily serves to? When Mr. Norwood was stopped for a traffic violation, he tried to _____ the officer into not writing a ticket. Heya, I've got this passage with a few multiple-choice questions, and I'm confused about some of them. . Any help is appreciated! Shahana's complaints in lines 32 -33 ("You'll . E) Tom's description of the gentleman caller and his reference to the postcard from Mazatlan. (b) occasionally In sentence 4 (reproduced below), the writer wants to integrate the discussion of the piece Passin' on to Others into the passage's line of reasoning about how art can affirm and strengthen community bonds. <] /BitsPerComponent 1/Interpolate false/SMask 10 0 R/Length 2>> The figure of St. Teresa lies limp, as if in a faint, her lips parted in ecstasy,1 her eyes unfocused, lids half closed. :jVT ER.U}[iQxm)'Dk~ pHDwe_u*yXn=e>,3:F}A[X^o i]%gJ`mWPz%IX;v/EhPxa&aJnx T|SE3u"RXpiqk9Dhf;9,h8pj?"&Y@v5. D C One of the most famous sit-ins in American history took place in a Woolworth's store in Greensboro, North Carolina, in February of 1960. This passage is excerpted from an essay written in nineteenth-century England. Which of the following choices best accomplishes this goal? . The hopeful result of traumatic experiences. In the eighth paragraph, the author's statement that "My story is all too common" serves which of the following purposes? This item is simple in that it requires only close reading and synthesis of the passage's second paragraph. In his right hand he holds an arrow as delicately as a violinist holds a bow. color of my hair! Which of the following sentences best accomplishes this purpose? 2 0 obj The sixth paragraph contributes to the reasoning of the author's argument primarily by. The second paragraph ("Mrs. De Ropp . home"), the speaker's juxtaposition of her life in New Orleans with her life at "home" primarily serves to emphasize, Lines 27-28 ("Their . Hunger strikes, sit-ins or sit-downs, the Freedom Rides, and marches have all be effective displays of civil disobedience in American history. The image of Berninis statue functions throughout the passage as a motif that, juxtaposes the realms of the spirit with the realms of the flesh, demonstrates a childs colorful imagination, presents a powerful example of religious faith, contrasts the worlds of art and medical science, conveys a contradiction between memory and reality, 6. Lee lo que dicen estas personas sobre el futuro y decide si es necesario usar el subjuntivo o el indicativo. (Goat Relocation) The writer wants to begin the passage by emphasizing the exciting and strange nature of the events discussed in the first paragraph. It has a population of 921,402 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. It designates the time in one's life during which the capacity to absorb the rules and structure of a language is maximized, (Language Learning) The writer is considering deleting sentence 15, should the writer keep or delete this sentence? <> (Jellyfish) Which of the following best summarizes the author's thesis in the passage? I was so tired and sore ________ I got home from the beach that I fell asleep on the couch And just as art can overcome physical divides, it can also overcome linguistic and cultural ones. . They urge a change in attitude that should follow logically from the author's argument. Expand the following sentences by adding at least two prepositional phrases to each, one functioning as an adjective and one functioning as an adverb phrase. B In the context of the second paragraph, the author describes dinosaurs as "the most charismatic characters in the fossil record" primarily to A. explain why only one of several mass extinctions has received coverage in the popular media. D. An unfulfilled pledge by a political leader. The impact of government policies on undocumented immigrant families. answer choices. endobj In the third paragraph, the author discusses the role of asteroid strikes in mass extinctions primarily to B. challenge a generalization made by certain astronomers. (b)The dog jumped up when I came to the gate. Introduction: the first section of a paragraph; should include the topic sentence and any other sentences at the beginning of the paragraph that give background information or provide a transition. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like In the fourth paragraph, the author discusses diseases in wild salmon primarily to., In the sentence "Their efforts . Which word should replace have to create a more effective sentence? Which version of the capitalized text best accomplishes this? . B A central concept in the passage is the notion that B. speakers use different forms of language for different purposes. <> hear! to, the writer before we can give the decorous Oh! (Smartphones) The writer wants to add a sentence after sentence 1 to provide factual support for the introductory claim and focus the audience on the argument of the passage. 3837 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<53B3D5BCBBF94AB598939C650A469611><9171AE2B4CADFB44B5034F90A67B9AA6>]/Index[3814 362]/Info 3813 0 R/Length 141/Prev 771242/Root 3815 0 R/Size 4176/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream (B) illustrate the limits of scientific claims. the need to pursue a sense of personal bliss. Q. . adding this sentence at the beginning of the second paragraph, the writer clearly states her position and why she supports the four-day school week. (D) emphasizing the sacrifices the author's parents made for her. . In sentence 1, changing "In 2016" to "In a 2016 essay published by the World Economic Forum". What quality, or characteristic, of the scene seems to move the speaker most deeply? <> The second sentence is unified by metaphorical references to . reduction of armament"), the author comments on the age and effectiveness of the League of Nations primarily to explain A why the First World War motivated world leaders to form alliances B why current measures may not indefinitely forestall another outbreak of war C its relationship to his claim that war is . Four words have been omitted. Should the writer keep or delete the underlined portion? (Smartphones) The writer is considering deleting the capitalized portion of sentence 7: "Our brains are aroused each time our phones buzz because of the unpredictability of what pops up on the screen: SINCE ANY ALERT MIGHT SIGNAL SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY, DOPAMINE IS RELEASED EACH TIME EVEN THOUGH MOST ALERTS DON'T AMOUNT TO MUCH". Theauthor uses the phrase On the same ground (lines 1213) to set up a comparison between, 7. Her white cardigan, which I am told she often slipped over her shoulders when she was between operations, lay over the back of the chair. dCx;g+rw0X"P:0{(.VTi5Yt00]n[#0!#]:zO=DA(!FG(=gEvX,"=ayqrB Z!--QJAA? "In september 2018, AN AMAZING SPECTACLE TOOK PLACE IN THE SKIES ABOVE OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK: blindfolded, sedated mountain goats hovered in the air, suspended in harnesses from a helicopter". Disagreement Argument Examples. (Peace) At the beginning of the third paragraph, the author refers to "those who believe that peace will not be attained until some super-tribunal is established" primarily to? The narrators description of the room where his mother had worked suggests that as a child, he had found visits to the room to be, 7. In sentence 10 (reproduced below), which of the following claims best sets up the development of the writer's line of reasoning in the third paragraph? Decide well in advance whether to read the questions or the passages first, If you have four passages to read in 60 minutes, allot 15 minutes to each, moving steadily. In the third paragraph, the author discusses the role of asteroid strikes in mass extinctions primarily to B. challenge a generalization made by certain astronomers. 13. . C (Bush) In the fourth and fifth paragraphs, the author defends her decision to marry George Bush by elaborating on? The first two sentences in the last paragraph do which of the following? rescue" (paragraph 10), the author integrates a line of reasoning adopted by "industry supporters" into his own argument primarily to C. present a view of aquaculture that he seeks to dispute. Dudamos que la contaminacin del medio ambiente se _____ (mejorar) pronto. In the third and fourth paragraphs, the author discusses a case in order to. Enter the word from the following list that is most nearly the opposite of the boldfaced word or words. % Body: follows the introduction; discusses the controlling idea, using facts, arguments, analysis, examples, and other information. In the second-to-last paragraph, the anecdote about the complaining husband serves primarily to. In the fifth sentence of the first paragraph ("There is the League of Nations . . In the fourth paragraph, the author discusses diseases in wild salmon primarily to E. present evidence that calls into question the benefits of large-scale aquaculture. I move that each student is required to write a story summary after reading. Which of the following does the speaker imply about her "plain English and good writing" (line 6) ? It follows the introductory paragraph and contains the most obvious beginning point for the rest of the essay. The repetitions phrases are excessively close to one another because of gathering of multiple words that are indistinguishable.. never helped" primarily serve to appeal to the audience's E. respect for the rule of law: these lines show that the author's parents made a genuine effort to legally navigate a burdensome immigration process. Which of the following stylistic features is used most extensively in lines 25-30 ? (Smartphones) The writer wants to add information to the end of sentence 2 to preview the line of reasoning in the passage: "Unsurprisingly, neuroscientists warn that the constant use of smartphones alters the BRAIN". . State a . Label each noun as concrete or abstract. "Words that previously had pass unremarked now JOINED OTHER APHORISMS AND SAYINGS KENNEDY HAS PRINTED ON POSTERS". Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Then, use each word in a sentence. Video gaming helps develop collaborative problem-solving skills that can be useful in the real world. When are you coming, Mama? I would ask, my small voice echoing off the cold tile. What is the source of the internal conflict acknowledged by the speaker? "0^=X< W,-DY+sd?+cLyLp"J][r\7luN\{eAnA^*G~xijXQ24'^QgaiRR{#:x7}{KGoe>,ZSS`ju=tps#{]-w @O.O=qB_/Xu'E{d'}WSWtDbIe=IZOyt-p[ In the fourth and fifth paragraphs, the author defends her decision to marry George Bush by elaborating on, A. the need to pursue a sense of personal bliss, In the second-to-last paragraph, the anecdote about the complaining husband serves primarily to, B. illustrate the author's clain regarding the value of devoting oneself to one's children. In the passage, the author is primarily concerned with, C. offering her audience advice for the future, In the opening sentences of the passage ("Now I know . (Video games) In the first sentence of the passage, the author refers to "antisocial gamers" primarily to? Which of the following sentences, if added after sentence 13 , would most effectively accomplish this goal? Should the writer add this sentence after sentence 6? The first sentence of the passage (lines 1 -2) and the words spoken by Chanu in lines 21 -26 indicate that he 15. Register a potential objects to a position he supports. Given sentence below refers to a numbered sentence in the passage. Armageddon," at the end of the first paragraph? In the eighth paragraph, the author's statement that "My story is all too common" serves which of the following purposes? answer choices . The writer is considering deleting sentence 7 (reproduced below) from the passage. In the passage, the author presents a narrative of her parents' deportation in order to C. illustrate her point that existing immigration policy is broken. Option F is incorrect Although the ideas in this sentence include a possible benefit of the four-day school week, adding this sentence does not offer a clear position statement. Write the noun form of the adjective observant. . This site is using cookies under cookie policy . (Jellyfish) Throughout the passage, the author advances her main point by employing which of the following methods? "Not all artworks are experiences in galleries and performance hall, however. (c) simultaneously Contrasting descriptions of how Chu felt when she played music and how she felt when she interacted with people in nonmusical contexts. B) It prompts Tom to admit that he is prone to attaching figurative meaning to characters. E. It allows the author to justify the description before introducing it. One of the most famous sit-ins in American history took place in a Woolworth's store in Greensboro, North Carolina, in February of 1960. that awful struggle"), the author represents the Pact of Paris as, At the beginning of the third paragraph, the author refers to "those who believe that peace will not be attained until some super-tribunal is established" primarily to. Spurred consideration and discussion, exchanges that many stylists chose to continue by hanging prints from the show in their salons, (Art communication) In sentence 10, which of the following claims best sets of the development of the writer's line of reasoning in the third paragraph? endobj E) The void created by the father's absence serves as an important character itself. Reconciling the demands of femininity with her ambition presented difficulties. (Artificial Islands) In sentence 7 (reproduced below), the writer wants to add the phrase "According to the country's president" to the beginning of the sentence: (New islands will have to be built to ensure a safe future for its citizens, because science indicates that kiribati will go underwater within the century). "Real excellence often comes unheralded and from unexpected quarters" (Paragraph 1, sentence 5). (African Activist) Which of the following statements most directly expresses the author's thesis in the passage? Find Jobs. . ;c8"cBdg;Ya\Q&TdabrM3V31~ef. Which of the following changes should the writer make? This excerpt from a novel is narrated by one of a pair of twin sons born to a nun at Missing Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, during the 1950s. Nancy has not used the most effective word in sentence 4. <>>> (Peace) In the third sentence of the first paragraph, the author mentions that war "has, through the centuries, been recognized by international law as a sovereign right" primarily to? As Eliasson puts it, this transformative experience "takes us beyond an us-and-them mentality to a broader idea of what constitutes we". Which of the following, if added after sentence 14, would best accomplish this goal? Which of the following sentences, if placed after sentence 15, best accomplishes this goal? It is an idle, on his funeral pile, it would be only like, convictionhe makes the object about which we, differ stand out in such grand relief under the clear, so constantly to our sense of the manly and the, truthfulthat we are obliged to say Hear! (d)The dog wagged its tail when I walked up to the gate. endobj . When we decided to create care kits for the homeless, we put in snacks, a pair of warm socks, and to In the context of his treatment of mass extinctions earlier in the passage, the author's remarks toward the middle of the fourth paragraph ("Rather . Offering her audience advice for the future. image) includes reflections that primarily create the effect of, complementing the narrators hazy recollections with more recent memories, contrasting innocently positive and cynically pessimistic interpretations, challenging a childlike series of thoughts with harsh factual statements, juxtaposing nave and intellectually sophisticated views of the same experience, substituting the narrators childhood observations with an adults gentle criticisms, 2. They are unlikely to follow conventional paths in life. What conflicts did American settlers, Native Americans, and Mexican Americans in the Mexican Cession experience? . In lines 4748, the author refers to an epoch in the history of their minds to, (C) question the continued relevance of Carlyles ideas, 4. A. workers B. rivers C. canals D. chimneys E. smoke, In the third sentence of the first paragraph, the narrator's description of Mrs. De Ropp as "those three-fifths of the world that are necessary and disagreeable and real" suggests that, B) Mrs. De Ropp is a strict person who fails to appreciate Conradin's creative spirit, The second paragraph ("Mrs. De Ropp . An anecdote about a group of people who met and became friends at a concert in their neighborhood. In fact, the frame of the opening and closing sentences might bring to mind the word "undaunted." The speaker is confident, clear, and strong in her recognition of the difference between others' perception of her and her self-perception. The opening sentence of the second paragraph primarily serves to. Should the writer make this addition? endobj . introduce attention that the author ultim Get the answers you need, now! In the sentence "Their efforts . (Goat Relocation) The writer wants sentence 11 to serve as evidence that reinforces the argument of the passage. Then, draw an arrow from each adverb phrase to the word or words it modifies. (a) eventually (Language Learning) The writer wants to add a sentence that introduces the topic of the passage. The creator examines that science sometimes is characterized simply as objectively, yet that . rescue" (paragraph 10), the author integrates a line of reasoning adopted by "industry supporters" into his own argument primarily to., In the final two paragraphs of the passage ("The environmental . endobj endstream "In the 1980s, a brief attempt to relocate the goats WAS MET WITH PUBLIC OUTCRY". After all, it was in the corner of the autoclave room, right next to that stainless-steel behemoth, that my mother kept a sanctuary for herself during the seven years she spent at Missing before our rude arrival. The sentences in the following paragraph contain misplaced and dangling modifiers. "Salt in human sweat is a goat magnet; worse still, some THOUGHTLESS AND IRRESPONSIBLE people feed the goats directly". (Peace) Which of the following best characterizes the relationship between the first and the second paragraph? (Artificial Islands) The writing is considering add the following sentence after sentence 6: "These inhabitants should leave their homes because they have been destroyed or otherwise rendered uninhabitable from flooding" . In the second sentence of the final paragraph, the author justifies his determination to "see in the signs of the time hope of humanity for peace" by. In the ninth paragraph, the author relates the story of her niece ("When my . (Peace) Which of the following best captures how the author presents the relationship between public opinion and peace in the third paragraph? Expanding populations of jellyfish are causing increasing problems in many parts of the world. (Bush) In the second paragraph, the author makes which of the following claims regarding the class of 1990? Search more than 3,000 jobs in the charity sector. Example 1. will not wont\underline{\text{won't}}wont, Which of the following is not an element of setting shared by both passages? An anecdote about a group of people who met and became friends at a concert in their neighborhood, (Art communication) In sentence 12, the writer wants to clarify the paragraph's line and reasoning and explain the relevance of the evidence in sentences 13 and 14 to the paragraphs main idea. (Bush) Which of the following best describes the author's exigence in the passage? In the ninth paragraph, the author relates the story of her niece ("When my . A. The second paragraph is the first body paragraph of an essay. Art can play a unique role in starting conversations and cultivating group pride by representing communities to themselves. spurred consideration and discussion, exchanges that many stylists chose to continue by hanging prints from the show in their salons. In the fourth paragraph, the author discusses diseases in wild salmon primarily to E. present evidence that calls into question the benefits of large-scale aquaculture. On the line provided after each item, write the contracted form, using apostrophes correctly. . adroitdastardlydestituteeconomizeunderchargefrugalenrichunprofitablerashsumptuous\begin{array}{lllll}\text { adroit } & \text { dastardly } & \text { destitute } & \text { economize } & \text { undercharge } \\ \text { frugal } & \text { enrich } & \text { unprofitable } & \text { rash } & \text { sumptuous }\end{array} to me") emphasize the speaker's sense that her, E) past life and true identity are always present, Lines 29-34 ("I thought . Which of the following best describes the author's exigence in the passage? For #4 I was thinking "Courage alone could not get me past that heavy door (paragraph 4)" because I figured him trying to get through the door was some sort of effort to find out the unknowns. (Goat Relocation) The writer is considering deleting the capitalized text in sentence 14. . C. manage. The first paragraph describes a trend in international relations; the second paragraph expands on how a specific example mentioned in the first paragraph contributes to that trend. Toward the end of the final paragraph, Conradin's "exchange" of "a long-secreted hoard of small silver" with the butcher-boy is significant because it, B) develops the idea that Conradin finds joy in acts that would be displeasing to Mrs. De Ropp. (Art communication) In sentence 4, the writer wants to integrate the discussion of the piece "Passin' on to Others" into the passage's line of reasoning about how art can affirm and strengthen community bonds. . Which of the following best characterizes the relationship between the first and the second paragraphs? entrance") suggests that Conradin is able to cope with his situation primarily by, C) retreating to the security of an interior world, In the third sentence of the final paragraph, the "disused tool-shed" functions primarily as a setting in which Conradin. No, because it makes an ineffective claim that does not require a defense. To acknowledge an alternative perspective. 7 0 obj Why St. Teresa, Mother? (A) They are structurally less complex than the first. rescue" (paragraph 10), the author integrates a line of reasoning adopted by "industry supporters" into his own argument primarily to., In the final two paragraphs of the passage ("The environmental . never helped" primarily serve to appeal to the audience's E. respect for the rule of law: these lines show that the author's parents made a genuine effort to legally navigate a burdensome immigration process. In the second and third sentences of the second paragraph ("It was inspired . Do you find any irony in the fact that Ezekiel Cheever is the one who arrests Elizabeth Proctor? (Language Learning) In context, which version of sentence 5 provides the most effective explanation of the "critical period" mentioned in sentence 4: "Such a period also exists for the development of eyesight". The writer wants to develop the main idea of the third paragraph by adding additional information after sentence 11. (D) phantom (line 5) (E) life (line 5), (D) link a clear sense of purpose to success in writing, The words bubbled off (line 19) and peeled off (line 28), used to describe the way Terry wrote, emphasize. In addition, this sentence should focus on a specific issue, avoid the use of direct quotations, and leave room for support and analysis within the body of the paragraph. 0 Hunger strikes, sit-ins or sit-downs, the Freedom Rides, and marches have all be effective displays of civil disobedience in American history. (Video Games) Which of the following best summarizes the author's thesis? Thephrase a verbal life on the lips of the living (line 5) suggests that. . , watching my favorite TV show. . (d) since then, Select the word that best completes the sentence. "But when exactly in a person's life does it become difficult to master rules that govern a language?". The simile in last sentence of the second paragraph ("In his . At four years of age, I didnt need words like transverberation to feel reverence for that image. The impact of government policies on undocumented immigrant families. . Which details from the passage would best support a reader's interpretation that escape is a central theme of the passage? <> Read the following passage carefully before you choose your answers. . The question of how to lead a meaningful life "in a transitional period" (Paragraph 9, sentence 1). These bombs were relatively small compared to . . 10 0 obj Which of the following choices would best accomplish this goal? "Real excellence often comes unheralded and from unexpected quarters" (Paragraph 1, sentence 5) (African Activist) In the second paragraph . rose") relates to the rest of the sentence by E. highlighting a subset of the cases referenced by the rest of the sentence. (Jellyfish) The first paragraph is organized to heighten interest in the subject by? . Yes, because it acknowledges the source of information conveyed in the sentence. 3 0 obj acknowledge a belief that is likely to be held by some of her audience. Throughout the passage the writer wants to make sure to acknowledge sources used as evidence. hb```b````2@Y80`.`IoA,!9gvq1dba&>7NFC,m"^~eNLjY8@{sMr 4p0\;`aL00F]6;`21dm=.6/N',M$Yu,8Xn'oM\y:+9+\nL5GkI_[Y,[f Z@G`9S]pU7e#Qf4ko2 Should the writer keep or delete this section? Dolphins swim in oceans. The pronoun it (line 6) refers to which of the following? month's rent") primarily serves to A justify an action by invoking an ethical principle B clarify a point by defining an ambiguous term C show how anecdotal evidence supports a claim D provide meaningful context for a revealing statistic E demonstrate that a common practice has harmful effects In order to strengthen her argument, the author references which of the following contemporary circumstances? Should the writer keep or delete this text? . Not a cry or a groan escaped from Sister Mary Joseph Praise while in the throes of her cataclysmic labor. Thehorsewiththesllverymaneandwhitetallwaschosenbythephotographer. The key features of the second paragraph are: a topic sentence, an explanation of your reasoning, evidence, and a smooth transition into the third paragraph. B. illustrate the author's clain regarding the value of devoting oneself to one's children. .you") primarily suggest that she 16. -Industrial era labor unions help to bring about safer work environment (consequence) "Letting go of a desire for complete mastery of a language's grammar can enable an adult learner to strive for basic competence in communication-an outcome best achieved, the researchers note, via educational programs that immerse students in the experience of the second language rather than ones that focus on rote learning", Keep it, because it draws on information discussed throughout the passage to suggest that the audience take take a different, more practical approach to language learning, Chapter 4 - Infectious and Communicable Disea, 10 Honors English Vocabulary - UNIT 1 DEFINIT, Literature and Composition: Reading, Writing,Thinking, Carol Jago, Lawrence Scanlon, Renee H. Shea, Robin Dissin Aufses, Nursing Fundamentals Study Guide: Test #1. I rimmed the dried-out inkpot with my nail, tracing a path her fingers had taken. (a) The The passage implies that the primary enemy of the beautiful coloured canvas and the wavering, insubstantial phantom (lines 3 and 45) is the, 5.
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