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Choosing Language for Context and Purpose — Cumulative exam Answers

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Read the sentence. Carolina usually plays third base, but she is going to played first base in the game tomorrow.Which is the best replacement for the underlined word?

A
player
B
plays
C
play
D
playing
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Which best describes the structure of the Declaration of Independence?

A
introduction and thesis › list of reasons why the British government is oppressive › conclusion that the colonies must separate
B
list of evidence against the British government › thesis that colonies should separate › conclusion that war is inevitable
C
introduction about the causes of oppression › list of the causes and effects of British rule › summary of the list of the causes and effects
D
list of the characteristics of a just government › ways in which the British government has not met these standards › thesis that the colonies must separate
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Read the introduction to Julissa’s composition.The largest of the linen tents, erected at the campsite to protect the team of conservationists from the relentless African sun, housed the leader of the expedition, Dr. Aidan Hamilton. His round spectacles framed his slender face and complimented his gray hair as he sat outside his tent, mapping the day’s journey.Julissa is most likely writing with the purpose of

A
explaining information using dates and facts.
B
describing a sequence of events.
C
describing in an observational manner.
D
persuading and influencing others.
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Read the definition.conclusion: the last partWhat is the root word of conclusion?

A
con
B
clusion
C
clus
D
sion
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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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In the introduction of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson explains the way a government should function. In the body of the document,

A
he illustrates how the king of England is not living up to these expectations.
B
he describes how each specific branch of Britain’s monarchy should operate.
C
he illustrates the steps the colonies will take to overthrow the king.
D
he describes the steps the king must take to maintain the colonies.
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Read the statement.When a government fails to protect the unalienable rights of its citizens, it is the duty and right of citizens to create another form of government.This statement is the Declaration of Independence’s

A
text structure.
B
minor premise.
C
conclusion.
D
major premise.
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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 sentence.There were a finite number of tickets to the game, as the stadium could only hold 20,000 people.Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

A
special
B
reserved
C
pricey
D
limited
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What is the purpose of the first paragraph of this section of the Iroquois Constitution?

A
to describe the meaning of the shell strings
B
to describe the consequences of disobeying one’s tribe
C
to describe the traditions of the Lords
D
to describe the history of each tribe in the Five Nations

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