Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen in a compound modifier?

A
My little sister was well-behaved throughout the entire ride.
B
The supplies that you brought were much-needed.
C
A newly-married couple moved into the apartment across the hall.
D
Enrique’s dream is to become a full-time singer.
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The primary purpose of a procedural text is to

A
describe the process for completing a task.
B
explain the importance of completing a process.
C
persuade readers to perform a specific task.
D
provide background information about a process.
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recreates a historical eventrealistically represents lifedoes not depict the real worlddoes not include mythical creatures

A
recreates a historical event
B
realistically represents life
C
does not depict the real world
D
does not include mythical creatures
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One way a Lincoln-Douglas debate differs from a policy debate is that in a Lincoln-Douglas debate,

A
two individuals compete, whereas in a policy debate, teams of two compete.
B
teams of two compete, whereas in a policy debate, two individuals compete.
C
competitors gather evidence from research throughout the year, whereas in a policy debate, competitors learn the topic shortly before the debate.
D
competitors learn the topic shortly before the debate, whereas in a policy debate, competitors gather evidence from research throughout the year.
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Read the excerpt from Act III of The Importance of Being Earnest.Cecily. Gwendolen, your common sense is invaluable. Mr. Moncrieff, kindly answer me the following question. Why did you pretend to be my guardian’s brother?Algernon. In order that I might have an opportunity of meeting you.Cecily. [To Gwendolen.] That certainly seems a satisfactory explanation, does it not?Gwendolen. Yes, dear, if you can believe him.Cecily. I don’t. But that does not affect the wonderful beauty of his answer.

A
She values truth over creativity.
B
She values romance over truth.
C
She values logic over romance.
D
She values creativity over logic.

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