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Language: Sentence Fluency — Unit test Answers

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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

u
using the active voice.
u
using the passive voice.
e
ending the sentence with an infinitive.
e
ending the sentence with a preposition.
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Read the sentence.Derek Jeter notched his 3,000th hit for the New York Yankees when he was thirty-seven years old in 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Which is the best way to revise this complex sentence?

A
In 2011, Derek Jeter notched his 3,000th hit for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. He was thirty-seven years old.
B
In 2011, Derek Jeter notched his 3,000th hit for the New York Yankees. At Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, he was thirty-seven years old.
C
Derek Jeter notched his 3,000th hit for the New York Yankees when he was thirty-seven years old playing at Yankee Stadium. In the Bronx.
D
Derek Jeter notched his 3,000th hit at age thirty-seven. In the Bronx at Yankee Stadium in 2011.
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grammaticalawkwardformalclear

A
grammatical
B
awkward
C
formal
D
clear
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beforeafterinstead ofbetween

A
before
B
after
C
instead of
D
between
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Which best describes the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence?

A
White male colonists have certain rights that can never be taken away.
B
The king has failed to protect the basic rights of White male colonists.
C
The king has treated all colonists unfairly in many ways.
D
The colonies are no longer loyal to Britain’s tyrannical rule.
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Throughout "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," Edwards uses imagery in an attempt to make readers feel

A
angry at people who commit sins.
B
respectful toward God and religion.
C
fear about being sent to hell.
D
confident that they will be saved.
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Throughout "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," Edwards uses imagery in an attempt to make readers feel

A
angry at people who commit sins.
B
respectful toward God and religion.
C
fear about being sent to hell.
D
confident that they will be saved.
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Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."We find it easy to tread on and crush a worm that we see crawling on the earth; so it is easy for us to cut or singe a slender thread that anything hangs by; thus easy is it for God when he pleases to cast his enemies down to hell.What is the denotation of the word “cast” in this excerpt?

A
drop casually
B
throw with force
C
toss lightly
D
release into the air
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Read the beginning of Divya’s personal narrative, “The Graduation Speech.”“There’s no way I would ever volunteer to be our graduation speaker,” I snapped. Jill [WOL] surprised. “I don’t even like raising my hand in school,” I continued. “Why on earth would I put myself in a position to speak in front of our entire class?”She smiled knowingly. “I think you have a lot to say, Divya, and it’s time to finally let it out. You always give me great advice. Graduation is a major turning point, and everyone will be looking for a little advice and encouragement as they venture into the world. See? You [WOL] the perfect person to give this speech!”Fill in the blanks in order.

A
seemed . . . . were
B
seems . . . . were
C
seemed . . . . are
D
seems . . . . are
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grammaticalawkwardformalclear

A
grammatical
B
awkward
C
formal
D
clear
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Read this excerpt from "The World on Turtle's Back."The animals thought that perhaps there was dirt at the depths of the ocean, but they had never tried to reach the bottom before. One by one they tried to swim down, but their attempts were futile. Finally, the muskrat disappeared into the cold depth of the ocean. After a lengthy amount of time, he drifted to the surface with a tiny speck of earth in his hand. He appeared to be dead, but the animals prayed and chanted, and finally he stirred. The Earth-Diver was successful in bringing forth the soil to make the earth grow.Based on this excerpt, which character trait was valued by the Iroquois?

A
courage
B
intelligence
C
strength
D
faith

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