AnswersARC English 10 Semester 2 CRSummerWriting: Descriptive Essay: The Best Villain

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Read the sentence below and answer the question that follows. Gramps had been coaching at the local college when he quit and went to work at the bank. What does the tense of the underlined verb reveal about the subject?

A
The event took place in the past continuously but concluded prior to another past event.
B
The event took place in the past continuously.
C
The event concluded prior to another past event.
D
The event has been completed.
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Read the sentence below and answer the question that follows. Dancers from the movie Rize continue to spread their inspirational message of hope to Los Angeles’ South Central youth. How should the sentence above be rewritten to correct the subject-verb agreement error?

A
The sentence is correct as written.
B
Dancers from the movie Rize does continue to spread their inspirational message of hope to Los Angeles’ South Central youth.
C
Dancers from the movie Rize continues to spread their inspirational message of hope to Los Angeles’ South Central youth.
D
Dancers from the movie Rize is continuing to spread their inspirational message of hope to Los Angeles’ South Central youth.
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Read the sentence below and answer the question that follows. The dance crew, after performing for the crowd, wash the paint from their faces. Which subject-verb agreement rule applies to this sentence?

A
use a singular verb with a singular subject
B
use a plural verb with a plural subject
C
use a plural verb with a collective subject functioning as individual parts
D
use a singular verb with a collective subject functioning as a unit
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Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. My mom gave me a Kool Action game for my birthday on October 27, 2010, and I was SO excited. When I opened it, I could see that parts were missing, so we went back to the store and tried to return it. They said tough luck and wouldn't even talk to us. Now, I'm writing to you to try and get my money back so I can get something else for my birthday that actually works. Mom said it cost $109.99, but we spent a lot of time trying to get it returned, so I think you should send me at leat $125.00. Besides, it was for my birthday! The passage above is excerpted from the body of a letter of complaint. Which statement evaluates the effectiveness of this passage best?

A
The letter is well written, using appropriate tone and specific details.
B
The tone of the letter is too informal and lacks details needed for a good resolution.
C
The writer should be given more money because it was a birthday gift.
D
The letter is effective in its tone but lacks specific details.
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Read the sentence below and answer the question that follows. Gramps had been coaching at the local college when he quit and went to work at the bank. What is the tense of the underlined verb?

A
simple past
B
past perfect
C
past progressive
D
past perfect progressive
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Which statement is false?

A
Media messages are constructed.
B
Media are free of emotion.
C
In advertising media, even the font choices are important.
D
What you do not see in an ad can be as important as what you do see.
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Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly?

A
The school council used multiple demographics to advertise the prom.
B
The school council used multiple mediums to advertise the prom.
C
The school council used multiple genres to advertise the prom.
D
The school council used multiple media to advertise the prom.
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Which statement contains a subject and a verb in agreement?

A
I dances.
B
You dances.
C
Children dance.
D
You does dance.
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Which verb form is used to indicate present perfect tense?

A
verb or verb + -s
B
will + verb
C
have + verb + -ed
D
have + verb + -ing
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Which sentence indicates that a past event was in progress when it was interrupted?

A
Rockwell had painted in his studio when a fire broke out and destroyed everything.
B
Rockwell was painting in his studio when a fire broke out and destroyed everything.
C
Rockwell painted in his studio when a fire broke out and destroyed everything.
D
Rockwell had been painting in his studio when a fire broke out and destroyed everything.
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What should be included in the closing portion of your letter or e-mail?

A
a description of the problem
B
information about how the issue has affected you
C
your contact information
D
the name of the individual or company
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What advantage does a business letter have over an e-mail?

A
Because it takes longer to write and send, it allows “cool down” time.
B
A business letter is faster and more effective than e-mail.
C
Most companies won’t accept e-mail complaints and only respond to letters.
D
It is better to visit the company in person than to write an e-mail or letter.
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Where should you look to find contact information about a company? I. on the company website II. at your local library III. in the Federal Citizen Information Center directory

A
I only
B
I and II
C
I, II, and III
D
III only
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Which action should be the first step in dealing with a problem concerning a product or service you purchased?

A
writing a letter of complaint
B
making a phone call or going back to the store
C
contacting your state’s attorney general
D
calling a consumer advocate group
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A subject with at least two parts joined by and, or, or nor is __________.

A
collective
B
compound
C
singular
D
plural
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Read the quotation below and complete the instruction that follows. "The view of life I communicate in my pictures excludes the sordid and ugly" (Rockwell). Select the indirect quotation that correctly sequences the verbs.

A
Rockwell says that his pictures are communicating the kinder view of life.
B
Rockwell says that his pictures will communicate the kinder view of life.
C
Rockwell says that his pictures communicate the kinder view of life.
D
Rockwell says that his pictures communicated the kinder view of life.
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Which statement is true?

A
It's important to be clear and specific about the product or service and what went wrong.
B
It's best to address your letter “To whom it may concern” so it reaches the right person.
C
The format of your letter is not important. What matters is what you say.
D
To save time, you should go directly to the top with your letter of complaint.
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Why is it important to address your letter to a specific person?

A
A letter addressed “To whom it may concern” is always tossed aside.
B
It is more likely to be read and responded to by the right person.
C
It gives you someone to blame if you don't get the desired result.
D
When you report it to your local consumer action team, they need a name.
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Read the quotation below and complete the instruction that follows. "Right from the beginning, I always strived to capture everything I saw as completely as possible" (Rockwell). Select the indirect quotation that correctly sequences the verbs.

A
Rockwell said that he was striving to completely capture everything.
B
Rockwell said that he strived to completely capture everything.
C
Rockwell said that he had been striving to completely capture everything.
D
Rockwell said that he had strived to completely capture everything.
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The __________ is used for an event that will continue to occur in the future until a specific time.

A
simple future
B
future perfect
C
future progressive
D
future perfect progressive

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