AnswersHSA 26-27 English IV A -ICIntroduction to Anglo-Saxon Literature: Beowulf

Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Literature: Beowulf — Unit test Answers

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Read the passage from "An Essay on Man.”Sedate and quiet the comparing lies,Formed but to check, deliberate, and advise.Self-love still stronger, as its objects nigh;Reason’s at distance, and in prospect lie:

A
avoid telling the complete truth.
B
think about something seriously.
C
develop a logical philosophy.
D
gain perspective on a topic.
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Read the passage from "An Essay on Man.”Most strength the moving principle requires;Active its task, it prompts, impels, inspires.Sedate and quiet the comparing lies,Formed but to check, deliberate, and advise.

A
strength
B
active
C
quiet
D
deliberate
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When Bacon changes the definition of love in Of the Wisdom of the Ancients, he is

A
refining the term.
B
removing a nuance.
C
providing context clues.
D
discussing the etymology.
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Which sentence contains a verbal phrase acting as a noun?

A
The athletes ran the 500-meter race with ease.
B
Skilled as a baker, Donna embellishes her cakes with handmade fondant.
C
The crowd diffused after the concert ended and the area lights came on.
D
My objective was writing an eloquent speech.
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When writing research questions, use action words, such as

A
when.
B
broad.
C
compare.
D
what.
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[BLANK]

A
evidence
B
objective
C
thesis
D
topic
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When working on a research project, the focus of the research should be based on

A
the goals.
B
the topic.
C
the method.
D
the schedule.
8

What is the last step in creating a research plan?

A
creating a research schedule
B
finding and evaluating sources
C
deciding on the method to use
D
doing the actual research
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Read the excerpts from Samuel Johnson’s preface to A Dictionary of the English Language.Thus have I laboured by settling the orthography, displaying the analogy, regulating the structures, and ascertaining the signification of English words, to perform all the parts of a faithful lexicographer: but I have not always executed my own scheme, or satisfied my own expectations.

A
hints at the economic importance of his dictionary.
B
hopes that his dictionary will enlighten the uneducated.
C
seeks literary recognition for his publication.
D
strives to emphasize the effort his dictionary required.
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Which question is the least helpful to ask yourself when guiding your research?

A
What do I need to find out about the topic?
B
Will I be interested in or enjoy the topic?
C
How much research will I need to do?
D
How will I find the information I need on the topic?
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A student noted the following information that will be included in a works cited page for a book.Author: Connie LingBook: Sea TurtlesLocation: School libraryPublisher: Relief HouseCity of Publication: Miami

A
the year of publication
B
the author’s political party
C
the book’s circulation numbers
D
the number of pages in the book
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According to The Elements of Style, which answer choice is consistent with Strunk's rules?

A
Use of passive voice should be discarded.
B
Revise writing to omit needless words.
C
Use of the Oxford comma is not preferred.
D
Write short sentences that contain few details.
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Research for a project should be based on

A
the need for gathering a lot of information.
B
what is most interesting about the topic.
C
the questions that need to be answered.
D
how much time is available to gather it.
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Review the MLA citation.Sanchez, Maria. Suggestions for Accident Prevention. U.S. Department of Transportation, 12 July 2005, Web.

A
There are punctuation errors.
B
There are capitalization errors.
C
The date accessed has been omitted.
D
The medium type has been omitted.
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The first step in developing a research plan should be deciding on the research

A
goals.
B
schedule.
C
topic.
D
method.
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Which is a compound sentence?

A
I managed to complete the task, but I missed the deadline.
B
My brother, who has always played baseball, earned a sports scholarship to college.
C
While studying for the test, Marisa realized she was not prepared.
D
The man who called tonight wants us to hire him to remodel our bathroom.
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Which is a complex sentence?

A
The director advised her clients, but they did not always follow her guidance.
B
We drove to the airport and picked up my cousins, after their flight arrived from Toronto.
C
Upon hearing the news, Marianne cried tears of joy, and Sean hugged his mother.
D
The administration made drastic changes, but the employees ignored the new instructions.
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Read the excerpts from Samuel Johnson’s preface to A Dictionary of the English Language.In both excerpts, the word structure refers to the

Question illustration
A
ways a dictionary is assembled.
B
organization of alphabetical entries.
C
components, or parts, of words.
D
places, or institutions, that house books.
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The image shows various objects.

Question illustration
A
illustrating a project.
B
conducting an experiment.
C
administering a test.
D
asking research questions.
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Read the sentence from Samuel Johnson's preface to A Dictionary of the English Language.I have studiously endeavoured to collect examples and authorities from the writers before the restoration, whose works I regard as the wells of English undefiled, as the pure sources of genuine diction.

A
studiously, endeavoured
B
examples, authorities
C
writers, restoration
D
pure, genuine

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