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Speaking and Listening: Effective Group Discussions — Cumulative exam Answers

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Read this excerpt from the introduction to Wheels of Change by Sue Macy.“To men, the bicycle in the beginning was merely a new toy, another machine added to the long list of devices they knew in their work and play. To women, it was a steed upon which they rode into a new world.”—"Woman and the Wheel," Munsey’s Magazine, May 1896

A
It will highlight nineteenth-century toys and machines.
B
It will compare horses and bicycles, as they are used for transportation.
C
It will compare the speed of men and women on bicycles.
D
It will highlight the historical significance of bicycles for women.
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Which details from the myths support the idea that both the Maori and Haida understand the value of determination?

A
The brothers in the Maori myth use all of their strength to separate the sky and the earth, and the Raven in the Haida myth spies on the Sky Chief and his daughter in order to accomplish his goal.
B
The brothers in the Maori myth fight one another and their parents for control of the earth, and the Raven in the Haida myth discovers humans and then takes care of them.
C
The brothers in the Maori myth try several different ways to separate the sky and earth, and the Raven in the Haida myth continues to wail until he’s given the box he wants.
D
The brothers in the Maori myth make an agreement and stick to it without arguing, and the Raven in the Haida myth finds a sneaky way to bring light into the world in three different ways.
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.'Cyclops, try some wine.Here's liquor to wash down your scraps of men. Taste it, and see the kind of drink we carriedunder our planks. I meant it for an offeringif you would help us home. But you are mad,unbearable, a bloody monster! After this,will any other traveler come to see you?'

A
He is hoping the wine will cheer up the Cyclops enough to set them free.
B
He intends to make the Cyclops his friend by being kind to him.
C
He plans to distract the Cyclops while his men escape through the entrance.
D
He wants to trick the Cyclops by getting him drunk and weakening him.
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Which sentence could be added to “A Century Ride” and match the language and style common to the late 1800s?

A
When Lizzie discovered that Maude had been totally blown away by the Doctor, she declared, “Maude! This whole romance thing is awesome!”
B
When Lizzie discovered that Maude had been pursued by the Doctor, quoth she, “Maudie, thou art in love! Verily, these tidings doth gladden my heart.”
C
When Lizzie discovered that Maude had been wooed by the Doctor, she declared, “Oh Maudie dear! I shall just about expire from excitement!”
D
When Lizzie discovered that Maude had been bowled over by the Doc’s moves, she said, “Maude! I’m so psyched about your rockin’ news!”
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Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?

A
Homer writes that Odysseus and his men “were left to groan and wait for morning.” (Homer, 218)
B
Homer writes “that Odysseus and his men were left to groan and wait for morning” (Homer: 218).
C
Homer writes that Odysseus and his men “were left to groan and wait for morning” (218).
D
Homer writes “that Odysseus and his men were left to groan and wait for morning” (218)
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Why might a writer use the passive voice? Choose three answers. The writer wants to make the action livelier.The writer wants to emphasize the receiver of the action.The writer does not know who performed the action.The writer wants to make the action more specific.The writer does not think knowing who did the action is important.

A
The writer wants to make the action livelier.
B
The writer wants to emphasize the receiver of the action.
C
The writer does not know who performed the action.
D
The writer wants to make the action more specific.
E
The writer does not think knowing who did the action is important.
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definitionexampleexplanationsynonym

A
definition
B
example
C
explanation
D
synonym
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bodyconclusionintroductionrebuttal

A
body
B
conclusion
C
introduction
D
rebuttal
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Read the paragraph.Water is an important resource that people take for granted. A typical American household uses one hundred gallons of water a day.

A
The average American household spends over $500 a year on water.
B
With a little effort, people could easily protect this resource by conserving it.
C
Another resource that people should think about protecting is energy.
D
Since seventy percent of the Earth is covered by water, there is a lot of water around.
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Read the excerpt from "Persues."Neither could she see that around them there were islands rising high above the sea, many islands. All she knew was that presently a wave seemed to lift them and carry them swiftly on and then, retreating, leave them on something solid and motionless. They had made land; they were safe from the sea, but they were still in the chest with no way to get out.

A
the geographic surroundings near Greece
B
the type of food the people eat
C
the main type of transportation in Greece
D
the gods the people believe in
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Read the lines from “Sea Fever” by John Masefield.I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by;

A
Both lines use alliteration as a sound device.
B
Both lines use assonance as a sound device.
C
The first line contains alliteration, and the second line contains assonance.
D
The first line contains assonance, and the second line contains alliteration.
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Read the excerpt from "Clara Barton’s Childhood.”For several weeks the sound of hammer and saw had been heard on the Barton farm where a new barn was being built. The framework was almost up. David Barton and his little sister Clara, with a group of friends, were eagerly watching the carpenters, who were just fixing the high rafters to the ridge-pole."I dare you to climb to the top, Dave!" suddenly challenged a boy in the group.Almost before the challenge had been given, his coat was off, and he had started toward the new building amid a chorus of cries: "Good for you, Dave!" from the group of young spectators who were always thrilled by his daring exploits.

A
Children often participated in building barns.
B
Barn-building was entertaining for children.
C
The barn was a safe environment for children.
D
The barn was being built too quickly.
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Read the excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey.Out of the cavethe mammoth Polyphemus roared in answer:‘Nohbdy, Nohbdy's tricked me, Nohbdy's ruined me!’ To this rough shout they made a sage reply:‘Ah well, if nobody has played you foul there in your lonely bed, we are no use in pain given by great Zeus. Let it be your father, Poseidon Lord, to whom you pray.'

A
Humor can relieve tense situations.
B
It is important to be loyal to friends and family.
C
Trickery is a valuable weapon in battle.
D
Riddles are best solved with many minds.
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Which statement best represents a claim?

A
People who do not exercise their right to vote are truly wasting a precious democratic privilege.
B
The benefits of mandatory voting in the United States far outweigh the potential drawbacks.
C
Some countries require people who do not vote in certain elections to pay a moderate fine.
D
I would never want to live in a country where it was mandatory to vote in political elections.
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conflictevidencesettingresolution

A
conflict
B
evidence
C
setting
D
resolution
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What will be included in the text that follows this introduction? Check all that apply.

A
the historical importance of bicycles to American women
B
famous nineteenth-century bicyclists
C
the evolution of bicycling as an extreme sport
D
examples of cycling in the media
E
a list of current Olympic bicyclists
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In an e-mail that addresses a problem, the writer should express a viewpoint in the

A
salutation.
B
first body paragraph.
C
second body paragraph.
D
closing.
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Read the excerpt from “A Century Ride.”The result of this confab was that Auntie told two deliberate fibs, one to Lizzie, and one to Carr, and Lizzie laughed happily and said, “Auntie, let her stay with him; it’s all coming round right!”

A
The result of this discourse was that Auntie spake two deliberate fibs, one to Lizzie, and one to Carr, and Lizzie chortled merrily and spake thusly, “Auntie, let her stay with him; it’s all coming round right!”
B
Whence this confab was completed, Auntie hied forth with two fibs, one told to Lizzie, and one to Carr, and Lizzie laughed happily and said, “Hark Auntie, let her stay with him; marry, t’will be fine!”
C
Wherein the result of this confab was that Auntie told two lies anon, one to Lizzie, and one to Carr, and Lizzie laughed happily and said, “Auntie, let her tarry with him; methinks ‘tis all coming round right!”
D
The result of this chat was that Auntie purposely told two lies, one to Lizzie, and one to Carr, and Lizzie laughed happily and said, “Auntie, let her stay with him; it’ll all be fine!”
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Which of these were solutions that improved the velocipede?

A
eliminating metal tires
B
enhancing the construction of seats
C
strengthening wooden frames
D
adding iron for weight
E
adding brakes
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Look at the table Zareen created to help plan her narrative essay.What does Zareen most need to add to her table to complete the planning for her essay?

Question illustration
A
She needs to add to the beginning and introduce what her challenge was.
B
She needs to add to the beginning and introduce the important people involved.
C
She needs to add to the middle and provide some of the obstacles she faced.
D
She needs to add to the end and provide some reflection on the challenge.

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