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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?

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sentence 1, sentence 4, sentence 3, sentence 2
B
sentence 1, sentence 2, sentence 4, sentence 3
C
sentence 2, sentence 1, sentence 3, sentence 4
D
sentence 2, sentence 1, sentence 4, sentence 3
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Read the beginning of Ian’s personal narrative, “Una, Una!”I [WOL] up on a farm in Scotland. Every morning, I [WOL] into the pasture with a warm milk bottle to feed my favorite sheep, Una.Fill in the blanks in order.

A
grow . . . . ventured
B
grow . . . . venture
C
grew . . . . venture
D
grew . . . . ventured
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Read this excerpt from chapter 1 of The Scarlet Letter.The founders of a new colony, whatever Utopia of human virtue and happiness they might originally project, have invariably recognized it among their earliest practical necessities to allot a portion of the virgin soil as a cemetery, and another portion as the site of a prison.What part of the plot does this excerpt reveal?

A
It is part of the exposition that describes the importance of the Puritan prison.
B
It is part of the exposition that describes the happiness of the Puritan settlers.
C
It is part of the rising action that reveals criminal activity.
D
It is part of the rising action that reveals the Puritan work ethic.
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Read the excerpt from part 2 of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge."The lady had now brought the water, which the soldier drank. He thanked her ceremoniously, bowed to her husband and rode away. An hour later, after nightfall, he repassed the plantation, going northward in the direction from which he had come. He was a Federal scout.Based on the excerpt, which is the most reasonable plot prediction?

A
Farquhar may unknowingly walk into a trap.
B
Farquhar will pursue the soldier from the North.
C
Farquhar and the soldier may engage in an altercation.
D
Farquhar and his wife will forget about the soldier.
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
Summer produce, such as heirloom tomatoes, can be used to create delicious salads.
B
The hotel in the business district, has many accommodations, for its corporate visitors.
C
The discovery of gold led to population growth, in the West, during the late 1800s.
D
Restaurants must adhere to, health department guidelines, in order to obtain a permit.
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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?

A
Women who were not married were considered dangerous.
B
Women were not allowed to vote in local or national elections.
C
Women were not supposed to exert themselves much physically.
D
Women were not considered suited to work outside the home.
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What does the speaker observe in "London's Summer Morning"?

A
a peaceful morning in a park in London
B
the work of a shop owner in London
C
a busy morning in a London market
D
the rising of the sun over an empty London
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Read the quotation from "The Author to Her Book"."I cast thee by as one unfit for light,Thy Visage was so irksome in my sight;Yet being mine own, at length affection wouldThy blemishes amend, if so I could"In this excerpt, Bradstreet uses the word Visage to express the idea that

A
she felt her writing was perfect to all.
B
her writing had the appearance of a child.
C
her writing was beautiful to look at.
D
she was not happy with her writing’s appearance.
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Read the sentence.During the Cold War, scientists competed in the "space race.”

A
The “space race” by competing scientists occurred during the Cold War.
B
During the Cold War, scientists led the “space race” competition.
C
During the Cold War “space race,” scientists competed.
D
The “space race” was a Cold War competition by scientists.
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Which sentence most needs to be revised to eliminate a split infinitive?

A
I plan on stretching my paycheck to almost last all month.
B
I hope to slowly stretch my muscles before the big race.
C
Mother plans to gradually renovate the house near the lake.
D
Ariana is planning to take a long road trip after she retires.
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Which words contain an affix? Select 4 options.strengthunhappyinchwormrereadrestlesscomfortable

A
strength
B
unhappy
C
inchworm
D
reread
E
restless
F
comfortable
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According to "The World on Turtle's Back," which statement best describes the origin of man?

A
A god fell from the sky and had a daughter, who eventually gave birth to two men.
B
Two gods were competing to see who could create the most powerful and cunning animal, and one of them made man.
C
Two gods were working together to create the Earth, and they decided to create man to provide balance in nature.
D
A god fell from the sky and created man so her daughter and grandsons would have company.
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Which statement best describes the difference between the way the poets address their subjects in "The Author to Her Book" and "A Hymn to the Evening"?

A
Bradstreet simply describes her care for writing, while Wheatley simply describes care for nature.
B
Bradstreet describes an individual person, while Wheatley describes an idea or image.
C
Bradstreet uses descriptive words to emphasize care that goes into writing, while Wheatley uses descriptive words to show gratitude.
D
Bradstreet uses descriptive words to emphasize a mother’s role, while Wheatley uses descriptive words to emphasize god’s actions.
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Which evidence from "The World on Turtle's Back" best supports the conclusion that the left-handed twin has evil qualities?

A
He does everything backward.
B
He was hurled off the earth by his brother.
C
He lives and reigns in the dark world below the earth.
D
He delights in the sounds of warfare and suffering.
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Which statement best describes how the author’s purpose differs in Chapter I of Nature and Society and Solitude?

A
Nature is an essay in praise of nature’s sublimity, while Society and Solitude is an essay in praise of being alone.
B
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.
C
Nature suggests that humans should live in nature, while Society and Solitude argues in favor of living in the city.
D
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.
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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.Why was Gilman advised “never to touch pen, brush, or pencil again”?

A
Her doctor believed that she’d been poisoned by ink, paint, and lead.
B
Her doctor believed that intellectual effort was making her ill.
C
Her doctor was afraid that she would write something negative about him.
D
Her doctor was afraid that she was not strong enough to hold the tools.
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In Chapter 4 of The Scarlet Letter, which character traits of Hester Prynne and Roger Chillingworth does Hawthorne reveal as he develops their secret bond?

A
Hester’s fear and Roger’s cunningness
B
Hester’s honesty and Roger’s cunningness
C
Hester’s fear and Roger’s love
D
Hester’s honesty and Roger’s love
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The main purpose of an argumentative essay is to

A
antagonize your readers.
B
voice your opinion on personal matters.
C
explain facts and statistics from varied sources.
D
persuade readers to agree with your viewpoint.
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
As an enthusiastic reader, Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.
B
As an enthusiastic reader—Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.
C
(As an enthusiastic reader) Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.
D
As an enthusiastic reader Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.
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Read the excerpt from "Mending Wall."We keep the wall between us as we go.To each the boulders that have fallen to each.And some are loaves and some so nearly ballsWe have to use a spell to make them balance:"Stay where you are until our backs are turned!"We wear our fingers rough with handling them.Oh, just another kind of out-door game,One on a side. It comes to little more:There where it is we do not need the wall:He is all pine and I am apple orchard.What does the line “And some are loaves and some so nearly balls” refer to?

A
the lunch that the speaker shares
B
toys that they find while working
C
a game that the neighbor plays
D
the rocks that make the wall

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