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Choose the correct version of the sentence.

A
Top athletes train long hours, eating healthy diets and dedicate themselves to their sports.
B
Top athletes train long hours, eat healthy diets, and dedicate themselves to their sports.
C
Top athletes training long hours, eating healthy diets and dedicate themselves to their sports.
D
Top athletes train long hours, eat healthy diets, and dedicating themselves to their sports.
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Read the sentence. The works of Charles Dickens a famous British writer include David Copperfield and Oliver Twist . Which is the best revision of this sentence?

A
The works of Charles Dickens a famous British writer include— David Copperfield and Oliver Twist .
B
The works of Charles Dickens a famous British writer include, David Copperfield and Oliver Twist .
C
The works of Charles Dickens—a famous British writer include David Copperfield and Oliver Twist .
D
The works of Charles Dickens, a famous British writer, include David Copperfield and Oliver Twist .
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Read the sentence. The speaker of Okita’s poem tries to present herself in ways that have little to do with her customs. Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?

A
The speaker of Okita’s poem attempts to characterize herself in ways that have little to do with her heritage.
B
The speaker of Okita’s poem makes an effort to show herself in ways that have little to do with her family.
C
The speaker of Okita’s poem has a crack at describing herself in ways that have little to do with her stock.
D
The speaker of Okita’s poem has a go at painting herself in ways that have little to do with her background.
4

In order to write a strong essay that links together related ideas and sentences, the writer must employ

A
transitions.
B
metaphors.
C
comparisons.
D
conflict.
5

Read the excerpt from part one of Trifles . HALE: “Why—where is he?” says I, not knowing what to say. She just pointed upstairs—like that ( himself pointing to the room above ). What does the word “pointing” mean in this stage direction?

A
accusing
B
eying
C
indicating
D
leading
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Which excerpt from part one of Trifles contains a stage direction that contributes to the character development of Mrs. Hale?

A
MRS. HALE ( shaking her head ) : I’ve not seen much of her of late years. I’ve not been in this house—it’s more than a year.
B
MRS. HALE ( looking about ) : It never seemed a very cheerful place.
C
MRS. HALE: I’d hate to have men coming into my kitchen, snooping around and criticizing. ( She arranges the pans under sink which the Lawyer had shoved out of place .)
D
MRS. HALE: ( eyes fixed on a loaf of bread beside the breadbox, which is on a low shelf at the other side of the room. Moves slowly toward it. ) She was going to put this in there.
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In part two of Trifles , what symbolic impact is made when Susan Glaspell includes quilting as a part of Mrs. Wright’s lifestyle?

A
It characterizes Mrs. Wright as someone who truly enjoyed the domestic duties expected of women during this time.
B
It casts doubt on the idea that Mrs. Wright could have killed her husband by making her appear innocent and content.
C
It heightens the tension by creating a scene of domestic bliss that would conflict with the murder being investigated.
D
It reinforces the idea that Mrs. Wright fulfilled many of the roles considered common for women during this time.
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Read the excerpt from part two of Trifles . COUNTY ATTORNEY (as one turning from serious things to little pleasantries ) : Well, ladies, have you decided whether she was going to quilt it or knot it? MRS. PETERS: We think she was going to--knot it. COUNTY ATTORNEY: Well, that’s interesting, I’m sure. (Seeing the birdcage.) Has the bird flown? MRS. HALE: ( putting more quilt pieces over the box .) We think the--cat got it. Which idea is suggested by this excerpt?

A
The women believe that the men should be taught a lesson in sensitivity, so they keep information from the men.
B
The women still have no idea about what really happened between Mr. and Mrs. Wright.
C
The women are beginning to feel superior to the men because they do not think the men are capable of solving the case.
D
The women are going to hide what they have discovered to protect Mrs. Wright.

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