AnswersPARTA - EVP PGCPS ENGLISH 12 OC FALL2026 791113Writing a Narrative Application Essay

Writing a Narrative Application Essay — Unit test Answers

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Read the passage from President Barack Obama's back-to-school remarks.Maybe you could be a good writer—maybe even good enough to write a book or articles in a newspaper—but you might not know it until you write a paper for your English class. Maybe you could be an innovator or an inventor—maybe even good enough to come up with the next iPhone or a new medicine or vaccine—but you might not know it until you do a project for your science class.

A
emphasize his belief in the importance of being able to write well.
B
explain his thoughts on the best classes to take for a good education.
C
prove his point by spelling out the options available with an education.
D
strengthen his argument that more scientists are needed in the workforce.
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Read the sentence.The advertisement suggests that other brands of microwaves are not as fast or cost effective.

A
large
B
useful
C
advanced
D
efficient
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Nala is writing an analytical essay about British propaganda during World War II, and this poster is one of her examples.

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A
One poster features drawings of soldiers who appear brave and strong to show that being in the military is superior to other types of jobs.
B
One poster depicts a soldier standing tall over other citizens to show that every citizen has a responsibility to join the military.
C
One poster displays many types of wartime jobs to show that every citizen should work in some way to help their country.
D
One poster depicts a group of people in different forms of employment to show that citizens are required by law to choose a wartime job.
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s State of the Union address and the poster below it.Fortunately, there are only a few Americans who place appetite above patriotism. The overwhelming majority realize that the food we send abroad is for essential military purposes, for our own and Allied fighting forces, and for necessary help in areas that we occupy.

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A
The poster focuses on the effort of sending food abroad, but the speech does not.
B
The speech focuses on both making contributions at home and sending food abroad, but the poster does not.
C
The poster directly reminds civilians how they can contribute to the war effort, but the speech does not.
D
The speech directly reminds civilians how they can contribute to the war effort, but the poster does not.
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What are President Roosevelt’s primary purposes in his State of the Union address? Select 3 options.

A
to convince the public to support an idea
B
to showcase his strong speaking skills
C
to encourage the public to unite
D
to generate votes for the next election
E
to motivate the public to take action
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Read the sentence.Brendan is playing in the backyard.

A
simple sentence.
B
compound sentence.
C
complex sentence.
D
compound-complex sentence.
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s State of the Union address and the poster below it.Fortunately, there are only a few Americans who place appetite above patriotism. The overwhelming majority realize that the food we send abroad is for essential military purposes, for our own and Allied fighting forces, and for necessary help in areas that we occupy.

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A
conserving resources at home so troops can have more.
B
making sure that all citizens receive a fair share.
C
displaying patriotism in all facets of one’s daily life.
D
donating money to provide supplies for the troops.
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Which are examples of complex sentences? Select three answers.

A
I love all kinds of seafood, but shrimp is my favorite.
B
Before you eat the sandwich, please cut it in half.
C
Carl needs to find his cell phone, or he may borrow mine.
D
When we are ready to leave, we will send you a text message.
E
If she starts to get warm, Janna will turn on the air conditioner.
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Look at the poster.

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A
inspire women to pursue careers in medicine.
B
encourage women to join the armed forces.
C
inspire women to become part of the workforce.
D
encourage women to become skilled sailors.
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Which of these sources provide reliable information for research? Check all that apply.

A
personal blog
B
.gov website
C
.com advertisement
D
scholarly article
E
book written by an expert
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How can presenters best address two sides of an issue?

A
by including reasons and evidence
B
by including a claim and counterclaim
C
by including statistics and relevant facts
D
by including research and a bibliography
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Read the sentence.There is a swimming pool in our backyard, but it contains no water.

A
simple sentence.
B
compound sentence.
C
complex sentence.
D
compound-complex sentence.
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Which statement best describes the role of body language in a presentation?

A
Body language allows a presenter to pace in front of the audience to release tension.
B
Body language allows a presenter to slouch casually at the podium to establish a rapport with the audience.
C
Body language allows a presenter to gesture with zeal to entertain and amuse the audience.
D
Body language allows a presenter to interact with visuals and convey enthusiasm for the topic.
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Read the sentence.The poster includes bright, pretty colors to catch the viewer’s attention and evoke a sense of joy.

A
vibrant
B
jarring
C
understated
D
nice
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Read this source of information.(1) Drivers must remain alert at all times, scanning the roadway for potential changes and dangers. (2) Many activities distract drivers, such as eating, drinking, and changing the radio station. (3) Conversations with other car occupants and text conversations are common distractions.(4) Some studies suggest that texting doubles a driver’s reaction time to roadway hazards.

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Which sentences must be revised to correct vague pronouns? Select three answers.

A
They say strange things happen during a full moon.
B
Phil visited Uncle James shortly after his vacation.
C
I talked to my teacher and she agreed to postpone the exam.
D
After her accident, Julie helped Lian fix her broken-down bike.
E
We took Grandma to the museum to celebrate her recovery.
F
Before Tara’s recital, Jemma wished her good luck.
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Consider this claim.Parents who speak more than one language should expose their children to multiple languages in early childhood.Which statement provides the best support for this claim?

A
Bilingual students exhibit better problem-solving skills than peers who speak only one language.
B
Many elementary schools offer exposure to foreign languages and cultures in a club format.
C
The biggest challenge of learning foreign languages is the conjugation of irregular verbs.
D
Foreign-language students may consider careers as interpreters or US diplomats.
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Look at the poster.

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by indicating that everyone except the viewer is enjoying riding on a new type of train
B
by contrasting the image of a sleek, modern train with old-fashioned forms of transportation
C
by evoking a sense of nostalgia with drawings of old-fashioned forms of transportation
D
by highlighting the idea that some forms of transportation are too modern for the average viewer
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Read the paragraph.(1) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. uses repetition to give his speech rhythm and momentum. (2) "Let freedom ring” is a phrase which is used many times in his speech. (3) "Let freedom ring” is a phrase that leads to an exciting conclusion.

A
Many times the phrase “Let freedom ring” is used in his speech because it is an exciting conclusion.
B
Many times the phrase “Let freedom ring” is used to lead to an exciting conclusion.
C
“Let freedom ring” is a phrase, and it is used to lead to an exciting conclusion many times.
D
“Let freedom ring” is a phrase that is used many times to lead to an exciting conclusion.
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s State of the Union address and the poster below it.As spokesmen for the United States Government, you and I take off our hats to those responsible for our American production—to the owners, managers, and supervisors, to the draftsmen and the engineers, and to the workers—men and women—in factories and arsenals and shipyards and mines and mills and forests—and railroads and on highways.

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A
Both rely heavily on parallelism to convey their intended messages.
B
Both directly connect factory work with being victorious in the war.
C
Both relay the importance of American industries in the war effort.
D
Both thank various industry workers for their roles in the war effort.

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