AnswersFL-1001370-English 3 AChoosing Language for Context and Purpose

Choosing Vocabulary Answers

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4

Which sentence most strongly develops a negative tone?

A
Unfortunately, the county fair has been canceled.
B
I despise the fact that John is never on time when we have an appointment.
C
I do not like cheese because I think it smells strange.
D
Rainy days make me upset because I am not able to go outside and hike.
6

Read the sentence.The newspaper my dad reads each day is a credible source of information. Based on the suffix, -ible, what does the word “credible” mean?

A
The newspaper my dad reads is a worthy source of information.
B
The newspaper my dad reads is an unworthy source of information.
C
The newspaper my dad reads is an entertaining source of information.
D
The newspaper my dad reads is a superior source of information.
8

Read the sentence.The coded log book proved decipherable with the help of a few simple equations.Based on the suffix, -able, what does the word “decipherable” mean?

A
able to be seen
B
able to be counted
C
able to be understood
D
able to be discussed
11

Which sentence most strongly develops a negative tone?

A
Unfortunately, the county fair has been canceled.
B
I despise the fact that John is never on time when we have an appointment.
C
I do not like cheese because I think it smells strange.
D
Rainy days make me upset because I am not able to go outside and hike.
14

Read the paragraph.To conserve fuel and save lives, the national speed limit of 55 miles per hour should be restored. Gas prices are very high right now, so going slower would help to save money for many drivers. Also, there are too many deaths on the freeways. If drivers slowed down, fewer deaths would occur. What is the writer trying to accomplish in this paragraph?

A
persuade drivers to drive less
B
persuade drivers to slow down
C
inform drivers of high gas prices
D
inform drivers of death rates on the freeways
15

Which sentence most strongly develops a positive tone?

A
I was happy when I received my first paycheck for my hard work.
B
Winter break is approaching quickly, and I cannot wait to go shopping for gifts.
C
Going to the beach is one of my favorite activities; I love surfing and paddle boarding.
D
A sense of accomplishment overwhelmed me as I stepped onto the stage that sunny, glorious day of graduation.
17

What is the definition of a word called?

A
its style
B
its tone
C
its denotation
D
its connotation
18

Read the letter.To Whom It May Concern:Thank you for giving me the opportunity to interview with your company today. I enjoyed the meeting thoroughly, and I look forward to hearing from you. I know that I would contribute positively to the company as a whole. Sincerely,John C. OwensWhich type of language is used in this letter?

A
formal
B
informal
C
comedic
D
jargon
19

What is the definition of a word called?

A
its style
B
its tone
C
its denotation
D
its connotation
20

Which document would most likely use informal language?

A
an advertisement for sportswear
B
a research paper about fabrics
C
a cover letter for a job application
D
an essay for a college application

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