Unit Test

Question 1

What is the topic of this passage?

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the government’s role in safety and happiness

Question 2

What is the author’s purpose?

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to persuade

Question 3

Question 3

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suggests that the colonies should have

Question 4

Question 4

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references his mistreatment of the American colonies

Question 5

Question 5

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reject the king’s authority and revolt

Question 6

Question 6

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logical solution

Question 7

Who is the audience for this text?

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a teacher or professor

Question 8

In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson talks about independence through his use of big words and fancy argument skills . First, Jefferson states his thesis, which makes it seem important that the colonists get independence. Next, Jefferson gives evidence against the king of England and how he mistreats the American colonies . Finally, Jefferson suggests that colonists should stop paying taxes and fight , which is the obvious answer to the colonists’ problems.

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analyzes the purpose of government; Selection 1: analyzes the purpose of government; Selection 2: formal English and classical argumentative structure; Selection 3: suggests that the colonies should have; Selection 4: references his mistreatment of the American colonies; Selection 5: reject the king’s authority and revolt; Selection 6: logical solution

Question 9

In years past, educational systems often focused exclusively on mainstream culture. These systems focused on teaching from one cultural group and its traditions, suggesting then that other cultural groups and their traditions were not worth studying. Thank goodness , that trend is changing. As educational systems increase their acceptance of other people’s family traditions , we will probably see educational materials that include more authors who might fall outside the accepted bunch of school resources , offering students a heap of voices to learn from and enjoy.

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sort of; Selection 5: wider range

Question 10

A smell fills the air as Marie cooks garlic and onions for her known–to–many marinara sauce. After the onions become clear , Marie uses her chef’s knife to slide finely diced tomatoes into the pan. The tumbling tomatoes make noise when they hit the hot surface, their juices bubbling as the tomatoes start to cook.

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fragrance; Selection 1: fragrance; Selection 2: famous; Selection 3: translucent; Selection 4: sizzle

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