Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam Answers

Which question would be most effective at encouraging good discussion?

Read the excerpt from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.When I reached the church steps, I looked back again. T.J. was still there, an indistinct blur blending into the gathering dusk, and I began to think that perhaps he would not go with the Simmses. But then the rude squawk of the truck's horn blasted the quiet evening, and T.J. turned his back on us and fled across the field.

Which sentence uses a homophone incorrectly?

Read this line from "Empire State Building."I wake to taxi alarms.

Which is the general setting in A Girl Named Zippy?

Yolanda is participating in a group discussion. Several of her peers have spoken before her, and she completely disagrees with them.Which response is the most positive approach?

Read the excerpt from "Bone Detective."Diane’s favorite “casting character” of all time wasn’t dead, famous, or even human. In March 1997, the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., asked her to make casts of the paw and tongue of a living tiger for an exhibit. Tiger paws have sharp claws, and the tongue is sandwiched between four long, meat-ripping canine teeth. But Diane wasn’t worried about her safety, since the big cat would be tranquilized. She was more worried about the tiger. She didn’t want to harm the animal in any way. She didn’t know—yet—how to cast the body part of a living animal, especially one so large and . . . predatory.

Brooke read about coffee grinders in a book about pioneer living. Pioneers enjoyed a hot cup of coffee to warm them in the chilly mornings. The coffee beans had to be roasted in a skillet first and then put in a bag to be crushed. Often they were crushed with a camp axe or hammer. Some, more established, pioneer families had an old-fashioned coffee grinder, which crushed the coffee beans for them.

Read the sentence.Anish is researching the history of the Olympics and finds a government report that has information he can cite in his essay.

Which article would most likely use a cause-and-effect text structure?

Read the following paragraph.Macy was nervous. She had never attended such a formal dinner before. People were speaking in low voices. The matching plates, bowls, glasses, and cutlery were laid out perfectly. Macy had no idea which of the two forks she needed to use first. Dinner at her house was always relaxed with everyone talking and laughing loudly about the events of the day. Most of the time their plates didn’t even match, and the napkins were always made of paper. Macy took the cloth napkin and placed it on her lap, just like she had just seen her friend do. So far, so good. Hopefully, she could copy her friend for the rest of dinner.

Read the following three sentences.The small band of travelers stood at the southern tip of Lake Michigan. None of them could see the opposite shore, which was hundreds of miles away. The lake, they realized, was immense.

Which would be most important to include in a biography?

Read the passages.Passage A: Known as "man's best friend," dogs make great companions. They are loving, loyal, and forgiving. Some dogs can help to keep you active, and others will warm your lap for hours. Since there are more than 150 breeds to choose from, everyone can find the perfect dog for their lifestyle. Passage B: Dogs are known as "man's best friend." They make great companions. They are loving, loyal, and forgiving. Some dogs can help to keep you active. Some dogs will warm your lap for hours. There are over 150 breeds to choose from. Everyone can find the perfect dog for their lifestyle.

Which of the following sentences is an example of a subjective opinion?

Read the excerpt from Immigrant Kids, by Russell Freedman.Men, women, and children were packed into dark, foul-smelling compartments. They slept in narrow bunks stacked three high. They had no showers, no lounges, and no dining rooms. Food served from huge kettles was dished into dinner pails provided by the steamship company. Because steerage conditions were crowded and uncomfortable, passengers spent as much time as possible up on deck.

Which of the following phrases from "Opening Ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge" by Hon. Seth Low, Mayor of the City of Brooklyn is intended to persuade his audience?

Brady read this on a pamphlet at the dentist's office.Shinybrite is the best toothpaste on the market! Eight out of ten patients who tried Shinybrite Minty Creme liked it better than the leading brand of toothpaste. Shinybrite whitens teeth and freshens breath. Regular toothbrushing decreases cavities and gum disease.