Exam (elaborations)
English 11 A, Cumulative Exam with 100% correct
- Course
- Institution
English 11 A, Cumulative Exam with 100% correct
[Show more]
Content preview
English 11 A, Cumulative Exam with100% correct
Read the sentences.
Sentence 1: As I turned onto Bryce Road, I saw the Parkers' cat crouched under a tree, hissing at
something on the ground.Sentence 2: I decided to ride my skateboard to school this morning.Sentence
3: I shooed the cat away and called my older stepbrother, a veterinarian, because he would know just
how to help them.Sentence 4: Approaching the cat, I noticed that a nest full of tiny birds was on the
ground; it must have fallen from a branch.
What is the most logical way to sequence these sentences to create a logical narrative?
sentence 1, sentence 4, sentence 3, sentence 2
sentence 1, sentence 2, sentence 4, sentence 3
sentence 2, sentence 1, sentence 3, sentence 4
sentence 2, sentence 1, sentence 4, sentence 3 - correct answer ✔✔sentence 2, sentence 1, sentence 4,
sentence 3
Which statement best describes how the author's purpose differs in Chapter I of Nature and Society and
Solitude?
Nature is an essay in praise of nature's sublimity, while Society and Solitude is an essay in praise of being
alone.
Nature wishes to convince readers that understanding the natural world is more important than human
relationships, while Society and Solitude is an attempt to warn readers against too much solitude.
Nature suggests that humans should live in nature, while Society and Solitude argues in favor of living in
the city.
Nature portrays the world of nature as superior to the social world, while Society and Solitude argues
that nature can help individuals be more content within society. - correct answer ✔✔Nature portrays the
world of nature as superior to the social world, while Society and Solitude argues that nature can help
individuals be more content within society.
Read the paragraph.[1] The 1992 Olympic Games took place in Barcelona, Spain. [2] This marked the first
year that professional basketball players were permitted to represent their countries in the games. [3]
Previously, only amateur players were allowed to participate such as college athletes. [4] The US squad
was called "The Dream Team" because it consisted of some of the best players in the history of the
, game, including Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird.Which sentence should be revised to
improve this paragraph's sentence fluency?
sentence 1
sentence 2
sentence 3
sentence 4 - correct answer ✔✔sentence 3
Read the following paragraph.The learning process at many schools is being compromised. Instead of
focusing on their education, students are concerned with their appearances. Fashion choices are of
higher importance than completing homework assignments and passing tests. In addition, many current
clothing trends are entirely inappropriate for the school setting. School uniforms will remove these
distractions and allow schools to once again become a place of learning.According to the author, what
are the benefits of school uniforms?
School uniforms will result in a higher success rate among high school students.
School uniforms will distract students by shifting the focus from education to clothing.
School uniforms are an excellent fashion choice for all public school students.
School uniforms will allow students to focus on learning rather than on their appearances. - correct
answer ✔✔School uniforms will result in a higher success rate among high school students.
Read the excerpt from "Why I Wrote 'The Yellow Wallpaper.'"This wise man put me to bed and applied
the rest cure, to which a still-good physique responded so promptly that he concluded there was nothing
much the matter with me, and sent me home with solemn advice to "live as domestic a life as far as
possible," to "have but two hours' intellectual life a day," and "never to touch pen, brush, or pencil
again" as long as I lived.What social attitude of Gilman's era does this excerpt best demonstrate?
Women who were not married were considered dangerous.
Women were not allowed to vote in local or national elections.
Women were not supposed to exert themselves much physically.
Women were not considered suited to work outside the home. - correct answer ✔✔Women were not
considered suited to work outside the home.
Which words contain an affix? Select 4 options.
strength
unhappy
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller BravelRadon. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $17.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
75323 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now