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weather weath-er [ weth -er] [Middle English; Old English w eder, German Wetter ] noun 1. state of atmosphere 2. strong wind or storm whether wheth-er [ hweth -er] [Middle English; Old English hw ether , Old Norse hvatharr ] conjunction 1. used to introduce two or more alternatives Which sentence uses whether correctly?

A
Strong whether can affect air, land, and sea travels.
B
I only turn on the radio to catch the whether and traffic reports.
C
London, England, is known for its blustery and wet whether .
D
It is time to find out whether Janey chose the truck or the sedan.
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Before Cambria entered the arena to watch the speech, she decided to turn her cell phone off. Cambria’s decision will help her

A
pay attention to the speaker.
B
prejudge the speaker.
C
avoid jumping to conclusions.
D
research the speaker’s topic.
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Kayla is taking notes as her classmate speaks about the school’s dress code. Which is the best way for Kayla to take clear and effective notes without missing what the speaker is saying?

A
use a shorthand version of writing
B
write down only the speaker’s claim
C
use every word the speaker uses
D
write down only interesting details
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Which topic would prompt an argumentative essay?

A
An Emerging Tradition
B
Forgotten Veterans
C
Modern Veteran’s Day Celebrations
D
The Recognition Veterans Deserve
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
Takeko, a painting student offered to help with a sculpting demonstration.
B
The, local market, has the freshest produce and meats in town.
C
The store offers, many products, which can be personalized with your initials.
D
Sarah, Matt's wife, works as a business software developer.
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chron = "time" The definition of chron is useful to know because it functions as

A
an adverbial suffix.
B
a hononym.
C
a prefix.
D
a word root.
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
Kellen who graduated with honors—will study microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy.
B
Kellen—who graduated with honors, will study microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy.
C
Kellen, who graduated with honors will study microorganisms—sensory neurons, and potential energy.
D
Kellen, who graduated with honors, will study microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy.
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What is an affix?

A
the beginning of a word
B
the base part of a word
C
a word part added to the beginning or end of a word
D
a word that sounds the same as another word
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Johan is listening to his principal deliver a speech about the importance of physical education in school. Johan is planning to write an argumentative essay on the topic. After the speech, Johan should first

A
review and clarify his notes.
B
begin to formulate his thesis.
C
file his notes and read them later.
D
decide what kind of shorthand to use.
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The thesis statement, or claim, of an argumentative essay should

A
summarize the general topic of the essay.
B
take into consideration how the audience feels about the topic.
C
contain a citation to support the writer’s viewpoint.
D
establish the focus of the essay and the writer’s position.
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
Mrs. Ellis, a petite woman, wore the finest dresses from Paris.
B
Mrs. Ellis, a petite woman wore the finest dresses from Paris.
C
Mrs. Ellis a petite woman wore the finest dresses from Paris.
D
Mrs. Ellis a petite woman, wore the finest dresses from Paris.
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Read the poem “Roses,” by George Eliot. You love the roses—so do I. I wish The sky would rain down roses, as they rain From off the shaken bush. Why will it not? Then all the valley would be pink and white And soft to tread on. They would fall as light As feathers, smelling sweet; and it would be Like sleeping and like waking, all at once! What is the main style difference between “Roses” and "Night"?

A
“Night” uses a rhyme scheme.
B
“Roses” uses iambic pentameter.
C
“Night” uses trochaic pentameter.
D
“Roses” uses a more modern form.
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What is the best summary of the first paragraph of "How We Entered World War I"?

A
The United States entered World War I as a great power but has not influenced world affairs in the same way since.
B
The Spanish-American War gave the United States a basis of power so it could enter World War I as a great power.
C
The United States was not considered a great power until it entered World War I, thus beginning its continual involvement in world affairs.
D
The United States has always been considered a great power, despite its desire to withdraw from world affairs.
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Based on "How We Entered World War I," which detail explains why the sinking of the Lusitania led the United States to enter World War I?

A
The ship was torpedoed without warning.
B
The Lusitania carried ammunition as well as nonmilitary passengers.
C
The Germans began using submarine warfare.
D
Of the 1,195 passengers killed, 124 were from the United States.
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Which statement best describes the main idea of paragraph 5, which begins “For Wilson,” in "How We Entered World War I"?

A
Once the people of the United States realized that the war would carry on, they became more involved.
B
Wilson presented a case for entering World War I based on the desire to retaliate against Germany.
C
The economy of the United States improved greatly after the ban on trade was removed.
D
The people of the country sided with the Allies long before the United States entered the war.
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Read the excerpt from "London's Summer Morning." Now pastry dainties catch the eye minute Of humming insects, while the limy snare Waits to enthrall them. What does this excerpt from the poem describe?

A
a bakery hoping to draw in customers
B
a rotting pastry surround by insects
C
a trap used to capture flying bugs
D
a group of people wearing bright colors
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Which best describes the speaker of "London's Summer Morning"?

A
a person walking through London’s streets
B
a chimney-boy watching a market
C
a lamplighter putting out the streetlights
D
a housemaid in a private home
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Which of the following sentences contains thesis statement of the paragraph?

A
sentence (1)
B
sentence (3)
C
sentence (4)
D
sentence (6)
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Read the excerpt from "Mending Wall." Spring is the mischief in me, and I wonder If I could put a notion in his head: “ Why do they make good neighbours? Isn’t it Where there are cows? But here there are no cows. Before I built a wall I’d ask to know What I was walling in or walling out, And to whom I was like to give offence. Something there is that doesn’t love a wall, That wants it down.” I could say “Elves” to him, But it’s not elves exactly, and I’d rather He said it for himself. What is the speaker’s mood in this excerpt?

A
playful
B
determined
C
childish
D
unhappy
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Which statement best summarizes "Wilson's War Message to Congress"?

A
Wilson explains the support needed from Congress to successfully enter World War I.
B
Wilson presents Congress with a clear argument for war against Germany, which includes an outline for implementation.
C
Wilson presents a case to Congress for entering World War I based on the desire to retaliate against Germany.
D
Wilson urges Congress to declare war by presenting a case against Germany.

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