Read the following passage from “Raymond’s Run” and answer the question.

Or like last week when she won the spelling bee for the millionth time, “A good thing you got ‘receive,’ Squeaky, cause I would have got it wrong. I completely forgot about the spelling bee.” And she’ll clutch the lace on her blouse like it was a narrow escape.
What is the meaning of the word "clutch" as it is used in this passage?

to grasp
to let go of
to smooth out
to remove

Which question should a writer ask when revising an essay for clarity?

a) Does each paragraph use objective wording to make its point?
b) Does each paragraph have an easily understandable main point?
c) Does each paragraph engage the audience as it makes its point?
d) Does each paragraph use formal language when discussing the main point?

Which statement best describes the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay?

They acquaint readers with the topic and set up the ideas that will be presented.
They establish the main point of the essay and tell readers what the writer’s position is.
They tie the essay together and tell readers what they have learned and should take away.
They flesh out the argument and include counterclaims and evidence from research.

In the poem "White-Eyes,"what makes the poem take the shape of something falling? Check all that apply.

the different lengths of the lines
the way the stanzas are staggered on the page
the way the lines are staggered on the page
the description of the wind-bird in the tree
the comparison of winter to a white bird

Read the first stanza of “Mutability” by Percy Shelley. What is the theme of the stanza?

The flower that smiles to-day
To-morrow dies;
All that we wish to stay
Tempts and then flies.
What is this world's delight?
Lightning that mocks the night,
Brief even as bright.

A.
nature’s plenty
B.
the permanence of beauty
C.
the frailty of beautiful things
D.
the beauty of a stormy night

“An ominous silence dropped like a curtain around them and, except for the scuffling of their frantic footsteps, there wasn’t a sound.” What is emphasized with the simile in this sentence?

which sentence uses a comma and a coordinating conjunction correctly to separate two independent clauses

What is the meter in the following excerpt from “Jabberwocky” by Lewis Carroll?

'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe

A.
iambic tetrameter (The foot has an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable. This pattern repeats four times in each line.)
B.
trochaic trimeter (The foot has a stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable. This pattern repeats three times in each line.)
C.
iambic trimeter (The foot has an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable. This pattern repeats three times in each line.)
D.
trochaic tetrameter (The foot has a stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable. This pattern repeats four times in each line.)

Which excerpt from "The Roller Coaster" is the best example of external conflict?

Cecelia tapped Teresa on the shoulder. “I don’t like roller coasters,” she said when her friend turned to face her.
Just great, Cecelia thought, I’m going to end up crying and throwing up in front of everyone in school.
Trying to keep up while her friends walked rapidly in the direction of the fun zone, Cecelia criticized herself: Why had she agreed? Why couldn’t she just tell the truth?
As she struggled to reassure herself that she had made the right decision, Cecelia noticed Connor approaching the bench with a bag of popcorn.

The next question refers to the dialogue that follows. The paragraphs have been numbered to help you identify them more easily.
(1) Logan sighed as he sat on the couch. "I can't believe we're stuck at home on the Fourth of July!"
(2) "I blame Dad," said Kerry. "He should have driven us to see fireworks instead of taking Mom to a movie."
(3) "It's going to be pretty boring watching fireworks on television," said Logan.
(4) "Oh, I've got better plans than that," laughed Kerry. "I've got four firecrackers and two model rockets. Care to join me in the backyard?"
Which paragraph features dialogue that reveals information about the setting? (10 points)
a Paragraph 1
b Paragraph 2
c Paragraph 3
d Paragraph 4

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Provide evidence from the text to support the idea that this is a very cold winter.

Read the excerpt from Amy Lowell’s "Lilacs." What is the form of the poem?

Lilacs,
False blue,
White,
Purple,
Color of lilac,
You have forgotten your Eastern origin,
The veiled women with eyes like panthers,
The swollen, aggressive turbans of jeweled Pashas.
Now you are a very decent flower,
A reticent flower,
A curiously clear-cut, candid flower,
Standing beside clean doorways,
Friendly to a house-cat and a pair of spectacles,
Making poetry out of a bit of moonlight
And a hundred or two sharp blossoms.
Maine knows you,
Has for years and years;
New Hampshire knows you,
And Massachusetts
And Vermont.

A.
blank verse
B.
free verse
C.
lyric
D.
narrative
E.
descriptive

Anthropology is the scientific study oh human beings and their ancestors.
How does the word "forensic" enhance the job description of an anthropologists?

A. It indicates the anthropologist must publish findings on the excavated skeletal remains.
B. It indicates the anthropologist is able to help uncover hidden mysteries behind the skeletal remains.
C. It indicates the anthropologist has run DNA tests and conducted autopsies on bodies found at crime scenes.
D. It indicates the anthropologist has the necessary training to dig for artifacts that tell stories about the past.

Why does the "unseen playmate" always play on the side "of the Frenchmen and never can win"?
A: The unseen playmate is French
B: The unseen playmate is not very good at the tin soldiers game.
C: The unseen playmate is busy singing and drawing, and he does not pay attention to the tin soldiers game.
D: The unseen playmate is always willing to play on the losing side so that the child can play on the winning side.

Reread lines 25-40. What does this scene suggest is in Scrooge's future? *

A. Scrooge dies, and his servants don't know what to do next.
B. Scrooge is pretending to be dead, so he can trick his servants.
C. Scrooge dies, and his servants mourn his death.
D. Scrooge dies, and his servants strip his body and home of all valuables.

Which best contrasts the old smith in "Honest Work" with the king's groom in "For Want of a Horseshoe Nail"?


The old smith is rather selfish, while the king's groom shows great concern for others.


The old smith is cheerful and kind, while the king's groom is glum and rude.


The old smith cares more about money and social standing than the king's groom.


The old smith is patient and exacting, while the king's groom is rash and careless.

Which of these is a theme found in The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton?
A. Gentle souls are often disguised by rough exteriors.
B. Rich kids and poor kids will never get along.
C. Walking home alone will only lead to trouble.
D. Watching a movie with someone can be uncomfortable.

What can you break, even if you never pick it up or touch it?

Which of the following is a step in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

a
Erosion

b
Eruption

c
Metamorphosis

d
Condensation

Which sentence best states the central idea? (ELA)

Explain the figurative language in the title, “Translating Grandfather’s House”. What does the speaker mean by saying that he has “translated” his grandfather’s house?

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IF YOU CAN PUT IT INTO GOOGLE DOCS AND HIGHLIGHT SO I CAN SEE
Highlight the simple subject and underline the simple predicate or verb.

1. What is the capital of Australia?
2. Isn't it Canberra?
3. In the hills near Canberra is the prettiest scenery in Australia.
4. Nearby are the homes of koalas and wombats.
5. There is the home of the kookaburra, also.
6. Here is a map of Australia.
7. Will you ever go to Australia?
8. Have you been there?
9. Aren't there rain forests on the Queensland coast?
10. Off the Queensland coast is the Great Barrier Reef.
11. Is Australia a country as well as a continent?
12. With whom does Australia trade?

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Read this excerpt from "Mount Taylor: A Peak in Peril."

Mount Taylor, at an elevation of 11,300 feet, is visible from more than 100 miles away. Douglas fir, aspen, and piñon pine trees in the Cibola National Forest blanket the mountain. Spires of volcanic rock rise on the north slope. The peak is often snow-capped. But it is what lies underneath the mountain that threatens this site. Mount Taylor sits atop one of the richest uranium ore reserves in the country.
What inference can the reader make about why the author includes these details?

To compare the height of the mountain with the depths of the mines beneath
To describe the variety of trees in the Cibola National Forest
To contrast the mountain’s natural beauty with its material wealth
To explain the danger of volcanic activity to residents near the mountain

Read the following quotation from the excerpt above and decide if it contains explicit evidence:
“But we do claim that upon the 5th of November, 1872, she voted, and whether she believed that she had a right to vote or not, it being a question of law, that she is within the Statute."

A. This statement contains explicit evidence because it states a verifiable fact.

B. This statement contains explicit evidence because it includes a date and an action.

C. This statement contains no explicit evidence.

D. Both A and B

based on the thesaurus entry, which word would best replace the underlined word without changing the overall meaning of this sentence?

An allusion, such as “a Scrooge” is a reference to a well-known person, place, thing, event, or literary character. If you refer to someone as a Scrooge, you are implying that he is _____.


at the place where a person meets failure, from Napoleon’s battle at Waterloo

a romantic boy or man, from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet

a stingy person, from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

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Which statement best evaluates the reasoning in the passage?

And this is no small distinction. It is the whole distinction in a man. You cannot serve two masters; you must serve one or the other. If your work is first with you, and your fee second, work is your master.


The reasoning is not sound; the author relies on name-calling.


The argument is not sound; the author uses an either-or argument.


The argument is not sound; the author uses circular logic.


The argument is not sound; the author relies on overgeneralization.

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Which type of rock is loosely held together?

a
Graphite

b
Igneous

c
Metamorphic

d
Sedimentary