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What viewpoint is being expressed in the e-mail?

A
Due to the number of accidents, the writer feels that Griffin Avenue needs a traffic light.
B
Since Roman Avenue has a traffic light, the writer feels that Griffin Avenue also deserves one.
C
Due to the fact that 32nd Street and Roman Avenue have traffic lights, the writer wants one for Griffin Avenue.
D
Since the overall traffic has increased on Griffin Avenue and 32nd Street, putting a traffic light there will reduce traffic.
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Which students demonstrate active listening skills?

A
Anton and Wendy
B
Trevor and Taylor
C
Timothy and Samantha
D
Anton and Taylor
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The excerpt is from a memoir because

A
it reveals a futuristic narrative.
B
it introduces fictional characters.
C
it shares the writer’s emotional responses.
D
it contains objective researched facts.
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What is the main reason this e-mail is not appropriate for a formal purpose?

A
While the e-mail contains formal language in the body, the salutation is formatted incorrectly and the contact information is missing.
B
While the e-mail contains formal formatting for the salutation and signature, both the body and the closing have formatting errors.
C
While the e-mail contains a proper salutation and closing, the language in the body of the letter is too informal.
D
While the e-mail contains a proper closing and signature, the salutation is wrong because the heading is missing.
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Which part of the letter needs revision in order to be appropriate for a formal letter?

A
the signature
B
the closing
C
the salutation
D
the body
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Which would be an appropriate follow-up question to ask this student?

A
“Don’t you think smoothies are a lot more expensive?”
B
“How do you know so much about nutrition?”
C
“What are the health problems caused by sugary drinks?”
D
“Do you have a favorite recipe for fresh fruit smoothies?”
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Which detail from " Freedom Rider s” indicates the time period in which it takes place?

A
The narrator is just sixteen, but he’s eager to make a difference in the world around him.
B
The narrator skipped a grade in elementary school, so he is younger than his college classmates.
C
The narrator looks older than his age, and he is worried about his fellow activists finding out the truth.
D
The narrator is an African-American college student who is fighting for the desegregation of buses.
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Read the excerpt from "Freedom Riders.” "Are you all right?” A woman’s voice asked. I jumped, surprised at being spoken to. And then I kind of jumped again when I saw who was speaking. Three things hit me at once about the woman sitting down next to me. She was younger than most of the others, closer to my age if not quite as young. And she was pretty. And she was white. I had known that some of the riders would be white, but still it felt strange to speak to her. Which words from the excerpt evoke a sense of uneasiness? Choose three correct answers.

A
strange
B
jumped
C
closer
D
spoken
E
surprised
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Read the excerpt from "Freedom Riders.” They didn’t know I was only sixteen. That’s what went through my mind as the bus doors opened and the group of us, lined up in the hot sun along the side of the bus, began to move forward. I knew I looked old for my age. But maybe, if they knew the truth, they’d kick me out. Maybe I should let the truth slip out so they would kick me out. But I knew I wouldn’t. I was determined to be a part of this ride, because this ride was going to make a difference. And I couldn’t stand it if things stayed the same as they were. Which statement best reflects the narrator’s perspective in the excerpt?

A
Despite his young age, he’s certain he’ll become friendly with other Freedom Riders.
B
Despite his decision to join the Freedom Riders, he is unsure if they will succeed.
C
Despite his fear, he’s deeply committed to the cause of the Freedom Riders.
D
Despite his dedication to the Freedom Riders, he’s planning to get off the bus.
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Read the excerpt from "Freedom Riders” Freedom Riders were fighting for black people’s right to sit wherever they chose on buses traveling from one state to another. The law gave us that right, but in most Southern states, the drivers and other passengers tried to make black people sit in the back of the bus anyhow—and the police often helped them. We Freedom Riders sat wherever we wanted on the bus. And we had to be prepared to keep doing it, no matter what people did to try to stop us. That was the hard part. The first groups of riders had been badly beaten, just like the people who sat-in at lunch counters demanding that black people be served in the same seats as whites. Based on this excerpt, it is reasonable to infer that

A
most people who lived in the northern US in the 1960s traveled south to fight for civil rights.
B
as a result of the violence they faced, civil rights activists in the US in the 1960s were not successful.
C
activists standing up for equal rights in the US in the 1960s were often faced with violence.
D
there was a general consensus in the US in the 1960s that everyone deserved equal rights.
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Read the excerpt from "Freedom Riders.” They didn’t know I was only sixteen. That’s what went through my mind as the bus doors opened and the group of us, lined up in the hot sun along the side of the bus, began to move forward. I knew I looked old for my age. But maybe, if they knew the truth, they’d kick me out. Maybe I should let the truth slip out so they would kick me out. But I knew I wouldn’t. I was determined to be a part of this ride, because this ride was going to make a difference. And I couldn’t stand it if things stayed the same as they were. Which characteristics of a memoir are present in this excerpt? Choose three correct answers.

A
writer’s opinions
B
personal experiences
C
historical research
D
authentic dialogue
E
first-person narration
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In a group discussion, effective participants

A
avoid looking at other participants.
B
prepare to listen and speak.
C
share only opinions, not facts.
D
share only facts, not opinions.
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Mr. Shae’s class is having a discussion about the writings of Shakespeare. One student says, "One theme found in Romeo and Juliet is that love can cause violence. Although the play is a famous love story, it is actually very violent.” Which would be an appropriate follow-up question to ask this student?

A
“Who is the most romantic character in Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet? ”
B
“What are some specific examples of love causing violence in Romeo and Juliet ?”
C
“What are some symbols used by Shakespeare to depict love and violence?”
D
“Who were the most violent characters in this classic Shakespeare play?”
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Read the closing from a formal e-mail. Talk To You Later: Which is the best way to revise the closing?

A
Respectfully,
B
Warmly,
C
See You Soon:
D
Yours truly:
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Read the signature. Jenny To include this signature in a formal letter, it should be revised to contain the writer’s

A
full first name and last name.
B
title and full first name.
C
nickname and last name.
D
full first name and middle name.
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Ms. Nichol’s class is having a discussion about Greek mythology. One student says, "The influence of the goddess Demeter can be found throughout Greek history and culture. She is the goddess of the harvest as well as the cycle of life.” Which would be an appropriate follow-up question to ask this student?

A
“What role did Demeter play in the lives of the other Greek gods?”
B
“Who were Demeter’s greatest enemies, according to Greek myths?”
C
“Who were some of Demeter’s allies in Greek mythology?”
D
“What are some ways in which the influence of Demeter can be seen in Greek culture?”
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Read the paragraph from an e-mail. (1) The torrential rain that postponed the festival has finally ceased, but it left a trail of disaster. (2) Rescheduling the annual Pickle Palooza is going to be a huge undertaking. (3) The ceremonial pickle podium floated off during the downpour and hasn’t been seen since. (4) A flock of ducks have taken up residence on it and have been chasing off anyone who comes near them. (5) And, there is a puddle the size of a small lake where the festival field was. What is the best way to reorganize the paragraph to make the writer’s viewpoint clear to the reader?

A
1, 3, 4, 2, 5
B
2, 1, 3, 5, 4
C
4, 5, 1, 2, 3
D
3, 1, 2, 4, 5
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Which phrase is an example of effective speaking in a classroom discussion?

A
“I can’t believe you feel that way! Listen to me, I’ll change your mind.”
B
“In my personal opinion, the only way to answer the question is . . .”
C
“Wow! Where did you find that unbelievable information?”
D
“I can understand your feelings, but my research shows that . . .”
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The excerpt is from a memoir because

A
the writer is the main character.
B
the writer creates fictional dialogue.
C
it is part of a novel set in the past.
D
it is written like a news report.
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Read the excerpt from "Justin Lebo.” It was a BMX bike with a twenty-inch frame. Its original color was buried beneath five or six coats of gunky paint. Now it showed up as sort of a rusted red. Everything—the grips, the pedals, the brakes, the seat, the spokes—were bent or broken, twisted and rusted. The author most likely included these details in order to

A
illustrate why Justin wanted to give the bicycle away to someone else.
B
emphasize how hard Justin had to work to restore the bicycle.
C
show why Justin may have made a mistake in buying this bicycle.
D
highlight the amount of money Justin had to spend to restore the bicycle.

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