AnswersMO-English Language Arts 11 AThe Scarlet Letter, Part 2

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Read the sentence.From a prior scene, the audience knew that the lead was hysterical because of the contemptible villain.Suffixes help a reader understand the meanings of words. Which words in the sentence have suffixes? Select three answers.

A
prior
B
audience
C
hysterical
D
contemptible
E
villain
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How is a root word used to understand a text?

A
It reveals the style of the writer.
B
It alerts the reader that a technical term is being used.
C
It gives the reader an understanding of the writer’s tone.
D
It provides the foundation for a word’s meaning.
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A job application would most likely use what type of language?

A
formal
B
informal
C
jargon
D
casual
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Which word has the most negative connotation?

A
stingy
B
thrifty
C
frugal
D
prudent
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Read the definition. antisocial: opposing a social normWhat is the prefix of antisocial?

A
ant
B
anti
C
soc
D
social
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Read the sentence.The newspaper my dad reads each day is a credible source of information. Based on the suffix, -ible, what does the word “credible” mean?

A
The newspaper my dad reads is a worthy source of information.
B
The newspaper my dad reads is an unworthy source of information.
C
The newspaper my dad reads is an entertaining source of information.
D
The newspaper my dad reads is a superior source of information.
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Read the letter.To Whom It May Concern:Thank you for giving me the opportunity to interview with your company today. I enjoyed the meeting thoroughly, and I look forward to hearing from you. I know that I would contribute positively to the company as a whole. Sincerely,John C. OwensWhich type of language is used in this letter?

A
formal
B
informal
C
comedic
D
jargon
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Which sentence most strongly develops a negative tone?

A
Unfortunately, the county fair has been canceled.
B
I despise the fact that John is never on time when we have an appointment.
C
I do not like cheese because I think it smells strange.
D
Rainy days make me upset because I am not able to go outside and hike.
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Read the paragraph.To conserve fuel and save lives, the national speed limit of 55 miles per hour should be restored. Gas prices are very high right now, so going slower would help to save money for many drivers. Also, there are too many deaths on the freeways. If drivers slowed down, fewer deaths would occur. What is the writer trying to accomplish in this paragraph?

A
persuade drivers to drive less
B
persuade drivers to slow down
C
inform drivers of high gas prices
D
inform drivers of death rates on the freeways
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Read the letter.Dear Aunt May,I loved seeing you this week. I know that it was a sad event, but it was wonderful to see you and Chris. I can’t wait to see you again soon. Love,MicheleWhich type of language is used in this letter?

A
formal
B
informal
C
professional
D
academic

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