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What does the Declaration of Independence reveal about Thomas Jefferson, its primary author?

his opinion on the purpose of government

his ability to bring people together

his views on the trade of enslaved people

his aspirations to one day run for president

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Which of the following expresses a similarity between the central ideas found in Society and Solitude and Chapter I of Nature?

Both passages stress the importance of individual contemplation.

Both passages explain what makes up a solid and productive society.

Both passages discourage either too much socializing or too much solitude.

Both passages offer time spent in nature as a substitute for human company.

Read the sentence.During the Cold War, scientists competed in the "space race.”

The “space race” by competing scientists occurred during the Cold War.

During the Cold War, scientists led the “space race” competition.

During the Cold War “space race,” scientists competed.

The “space race” was a Cold War competition by scientists.

Read the paragraph.[1] The 1992 Olympic Games took place in Barcelona, Spain. [2] This marked the first year that professional basketball players were permitted to represent their countries in the games. [3] Previously, only amateur players were allowed to participate such as college athletes. [4] The US squad was called “The Dream Team” because it consisted of some of the best players in the history of the game, including Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird. Which sentence should be revised to improve this paragraph’s sentence fluency?

sentence 1

sentence 2

sentence 3

sentence 4

An effective moderator of a group discussion

tells participants what they should say.

encourages contention and disorder.

introduces personal opinions into the discussion.

helps the group remember the rules of discussion.

Julia wants to be sure that she can listen effectively to the speaker at the town hall meeting. Which strategy will help her succeed?

jumping to conclusions

multi-tasking during the speech

prejudging the speaker

researching the topic in advance

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?

the lunch that the speaker shares

toys that they find while working

a game that the neighbor plays

the rocks that make the wall

Which best explains why Melville begins Chapter 28 of Moby-Dick with a description of Ahab’s physical absence above the ship’s hatches for several days?

to show that Ahab has no real command over his ship

to make Ahab’s eventual appearance on deck more dramatic

to show that Ahab is no longer interested in the whale hunt

to make Ahab’s eventual appearance on deck predictable

Fill in the blank.My teacher heaped _______ on me for my research project about the civil rights movement.

preys

praise

praize

prays

Read the sentences.[1] Olaudah Equiano wrote a book. [2] It was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.Which is the best way to combine sentences 1 and 2?

Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, which was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.

Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, even if it was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.

Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, until it was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.

Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, although it was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.

Which excerpt from "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" best supports the theme that a person cannot escape reality through fantasy?

The water, the banks, the forests, the now distant bridge, fort and men—all were commingled and blurred.

A strange, roseate light shone through the spaces among their trunks and the wind made in their branches the music of Aeolian harps.

Doubtless, despite his suffering, he had fallen asleep while walking, for now he sees another scene—perhaps he has merely recovered from a delirium.

Peyton Farquhar was dead; his body, with a broken neck, swung gently from side to side beneath the timbers of the Owl Creek bridge.

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?

Hester’s fear and Roger’s cunningness

Hester’s honesty and Roger’s cunningness

Hester’s fear and Roger’s love

Hester’s honesty and Roger’s love

Which sentence most needs to be revised to eliminate a split infinitive?

I plan on stretching my paycheck to almost last all month.

I hope to slowly stretch my muscles before the big race.

Mother plans to gradually renovate the house near the lake.

Ariana is planning to take a long road trip after she retires.

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.

grow . . . . ventured

grow . . . . venture

grew . . . . venture

grew . . . . ventured

What does the speaker observe in "London's Summer Morning"?

a peaceful morning in a park in London

the work of a shop owner in London

a busy morning in a London market

the rising of the sun over an empty London

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?

Farquhar may unknowingly walk into a trap.

Farquhar will pursue the soldier from the North.

Farquhar and the soldier may engage in an altercation.

Farquhar and his wife will forget about the soldier.

Which statement best describes how the author’s purpose differs in Chapter I of Nature and Society and Solitude?

Nature is an essay in praise of nature’s sublimity, while Society and Solitude is an essay in praise of being alone.

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.

Nature suggests that humans should live in nature, while Society and Solitude argues in favor of living in the city.

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.

Which sentence is written correctly?

Kino said that if play practice does not start on time, the director “will be mad.”

Kino said that if play practice does not start on time, the director “Will be mad”.

Kino said that if play practice does not start on time, the director “will be mad”.

Kino said that if play practice does not start on time, the director “Will be mad.”

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"?

Bradstreet simply describes her care for writing, while Wheatley simply describes care for nature.

Bradstreet describes an individual person, while Wheatley describes an idea or image.

Bradstreet uses descriptive words to emphasize care that goes into writing, while Wheatley uses descriptive words to show gratitude.

Bradstreet uses descriptive words to emphasize a mother’s role, while Wheatley uses descriptive words to emphasize god’s actions.

Which sentence is written correctly?

As an enthusiastic reader, Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.

As an enthusiastic reader—Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.

(As an enthusiastic reader) Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.

As an enthusiastic reader Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.

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