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Writing an Argument about How to Define Success — Unit test Answers

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grammaticalawkwardformalclear

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grammatical
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awkward
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formal
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clear
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Which line best highlights Frodo’s loyal nature?

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Frodo was the only one present who had said nothing.
B
He had enjoyed the joke, of course, even though he had been in the know.
C
[H]e realized suddenly that he loved the old hobbit dearly.
D
Frodo did not want to have any more to do with the party.
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Which genres are used in "The Leader in the Mirror"? Check all that apply.

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screenplay
B
poetry
C
novel
D
essay
E
e-mail
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beforeafterinstead ofbetween

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before
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after
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instead of
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between
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Which sentence must be revised to eliminate a split infinitive?

A
Jamar went to band practice and came home with a sunburn.
B
Lucas makes it a habit to only watch the stunts the skateboarders did.
C
Gabriela loves to noisily and cheerfully make breakfast for her family each day.
D
Samuel needs to regularly organize the papers and folders in his school bag.
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Which statement best describes the difference between medium and format?

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A medium is the way content is shared, while a format is the way information will be processed by the five senses.
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A medium is the way information is delivered, while a format is the way information is organized.
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A medium is the way information is organized, while a format is the way the writer or speaker presents the information.
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A medium is the way information is designed to be processed by the five senses, while a format helps the reader understand the facts.
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bias
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claim
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evidence
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reason
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counterclaimdebaterebuttalresolution

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counterclaim
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debate
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rebuttal
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resolution
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appropriatecompellingfallaciouslegitimate

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appropriate
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compelling
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fallacious
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legitimate
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When a writer does not know who performed the action in a sentence, the writer can still write a grammatically correct sentence by

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using the active voice.
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using the passive voice.
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ending the sentence with an infinitive.
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ending the sentence with a preposition.
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How do the graphs in "Career Planning for High Schoolers." contribute to the content?

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by providing information about college acceptance rates
B
by comparing majors among private colleges
C
by sharing data about high school graduation rates
D
by providing data about careers and annual mean wages
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Read the instructions for making crepes, a type of French pancake.[1] In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of flour and 2 eggs. [2] Gradually add in half a cup of milk and half a cup of water, stirring to combine. [3] Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. [4] Heat a slightly oiled griddle over medium heat. [5] Scoop the batter onto the griddle, using about 1/4 cup each time. [6] Move the pan around to get batter everywhere. [7] Cook for two minutes, and then flip the crepe to cook the other side. [8] Serve hot.

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Beat the ingredients until smooth.
B
Measure out all the ingredients.
C
Choose the type of butter that is best suited to your dietary needs.
D
Making larger crepes is much better since they are easier to fill.
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Read the excerpt from "We Wear the Mask” by Paul Laurence Dunbar.(1) Why should the world be over-wise, (2) In counting all our tears and sighs? (3) Nay, let them only see us, while(4) We wear the mask.

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It supports the speaker’s decision to embrace individuality and present his true self to society.
B
It emphasizes the speaker’s opinion that society’s judgments are important.
C
It reveals the speaker’s disappointment over how society judges others’ lives.
D
It shows the speaker’s rejection of the idea that society should have access to private emotions.
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Which excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring shows an element of fantasy?

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There was a splendid supper for everyone; for everyone, that is, except those invited to the special family dinner-party. This was held in the great pavilion with the tree.
B
Bilbo left his place and went and stood on a chair under the illuminated tree. The light of the lanterns fell on his beaming face; the golden buttons shone on his embroidered silk waistcoat.
C
They all feared that a song or some poetry was now imminent; and they were getting bored. Why couldn’t he stop talking and let them drink his health?
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He stepped down and vanished. There was a blinding flash of light, and the guests all blinked. When they opened their eyes Bilbo was nowhere to be seen.
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recreates a historical eventrealistically represents lifedoes not depict the real worlddoes not include mythical creatures

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recreates a historical event
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realistically represents life
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does not depict the real world
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does not include mythical creatures
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A genre is a(n)

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object with meaning.
B
category of writing or speech.
C
reason for doing something.
D
main idea within a text.
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Read the passage.[1] Make a charming sign for your front entryway. [2] You’ll need a 1x6 board, paint, glitter, glue, and fall leaves. [3] Start by layering the leaves with glue. [4] Sprinkle plenty of glitter onto the leaves. [5] Next, paint the board and then let it dry. [6] Paint the word FALL in a contrasting color, leaving out the letter A. [7] Finally, glue the glitter-covered leaves in place of the letter A. [8] Place the sign next to your front door!

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Go to the store and buy a 1x6 board, paint and glitter in cheery fall colors, and glue. Go on a hike to find fall leaves.
B
Instead of writing out the letter A, arrange three leaves in the shape of an A and glue them to the board.
C
Fall signs are the most attractive and popular types of signs to make when first trying out DIY projects for home decor.
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Place the sign next to your front door and under an alcove, making sure that it does not block the door opening or get wet.

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