Question 21 (True/False Worth 1 points)

Question

(02.01 LC)

An informational text can persuade, entertain, or inform.

True
False
Question 22 (True/False Worth 1 points)
(01.01 LC)

Syntax is the way writers arrange words and punctuation to create sentences.

True
False

Question 24(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(01.01 MC)

An author is writing a passage that reflects on an important moment in their childhood. What type of syntax would best fit their purpose?

Long sentences with plenty of commas to reflect lengthy, emotional thoughts
Medium sentences with minimal punctuation to reflect a straightforward explanation
Short sentences with dashes and exclamation marks to reflect short, nervous bursts
Simple sentences that lack emotion and are easy for the reader to follow
Question 25(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(01.05 MC)

Read the sentence. Then, answer the question that follows.

After winning the class election, Amelia found that she was treated with more deference; she was admired by both staff and students alike.

Which word from the sentence provides a synonym context clue to the meaning of deference?

Admired
Both
Treated
Winning
Question 26 (True/False Worth 1 points)
(01.01 LC)

Diction is the way writers arrange words and punctuation to create sentences.

True
False
Question 27(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(01.02 MC)

Read the following passage from The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain.

After a considerable time—he could not tell how long—his senses struggled to a half-consciousness, and as he lay with closed eyes vaguely wondering where he was and what had been happening, he noted a murmurous sound, the sullen beating of rain upon the roof. A snug sense of comfort stole over him, which was rudely broken, the next moment, by a chorus of piping cackles and coarse laughter.

In this excerpt, how does the setting enhance the description of the protagonist?

The chorus singing outside the room provides the character some much-needed comfort.
The sound of the voices outside the room reflects the protagonist's longing to be around people.
The sound of the rain reflects the protagonist's sadness and makes them uncomfortable.
The sound of the rain on the roof provides the protagonist comfort in the midst of the unknown.
Question 28(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(03.04 LC)

The root word phob means

fear
good
heat
name
Question 29 (Matching Worth 3 points)
(02.08 LC)

Match each sentence type with its definition.

Match Term Definition
Simple sentence A) Contains a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete thought
Compound sentence B) Contains two independent clauses connected by a conjunction.
Complex sentence C) Contains an independent clause and a subordinate clause connected by a subordinating conjunction.
Question 30(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(03.04 MC)

Using what you know about the prefix tele-, complete the following sentence:

If teleportation were possible, it means one could ________.

eat too much
meet someone halfway
study a new insect species
travel far distances
Question 31(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(03.07 LC)

An allusion is

a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance
giving something that is not human characteristics that seem human-like
the repetition of sounds at the beginning of the words
when an author gives a false or dishonest impression of something to the reader
Question 32(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(01.07 MC)

Which text feature would be the most important to include on an informational website about the migratory patterns of the grey wolf?

A chart that shows the declining population of the grey wolf
A diagram showing where the grey wolf is in the food chain
A map that shows the migration locations and distances of the grey wolf
An image of a grey wolf and its cubs with a caption
Question 33(Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)
(02.06 MC)

Which transition would best connect the two sentences below?

Bigfoot has long been the source of historical legend.
These stories and sightings have lasted for centuries.

In fact
In contrast
On the other hand
Unless

Answer Each Question Individually

Answer 1

Question 21: True
Question 22: True
Question 24: Long sentences with plenty of commas to reflect lengthy, emotional thoughts
Question 25: Admired
Question 26: False
Question 27: The sound of the rain on the roof provides the protagonist comfort in the midst of the unknown.
Question 28: Fear
Question 29:
Simple sentence - A) Contains a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete thought
Compound sentence - B) Contains two independent clauses connected by a conjunction.
Complex sentence - C) Contains an independent clause and a subordinate clause connected by a subordinating conjunction.
Question 30: travel far distances
Question 31: A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance
Question 32: A map that shows the migration locations and distances of the grey wolf
Question 33: In fact