Making a Difference - Test Test Answers

Read the excerpt from It's Our World, Too!: Young People Who Are Making a Difference . Soon there was even worse news for Neto and Jesse. Most of the players who had voted not to play had suddenly changed their minds. Even the Hispanic players. They could barely look at Neto and Jesse as they explained that they loved football too much to give it up. In the end, only four players—Jesse, Neto, Rigo Delgudillo, and Johnny Garcia—were committed to staying off the field. The more Neto thought about it, the more determined he became. "I knew we were right," he recalls. "I didn't care what anybody else thought. And I also knew the team couldn't afford to lose me. If the school really wanted me, the fans had to stop saying those things. Only then would I play. Not until." Which statement best describes the change in Neto since the beginning of the conflict?

Why does the manual include a sublist under the first step?

Read the excerpt from It's Our World, Too!: Young People Who Are Making a Difference . Andy Percifield had been busy, too. There were only two days before the next game. He was determined that his school would do the right thing, no matter what the principal said. He had an idea: maybe the students themselves could write a letter against racism that could be read over the microphone in the press box to everyone at the game. It would have to be powerful enough to satisfy the protesting players and shame the racist fans. Which statement best describes how Andy has been affected by the conflict?

What is the purpose of the subheadings?

What were the author’s purposes in writing It's Our World, Too!: Young People Who Are Making a Difference ? Choose two correct answers.

Look at this portion of the Social Media Policy for Widget Corp. I. Talking about Widget Corp. on the Internet If you write on a website or blog that will mention Widget Corp., identify that you are an employee of Widget Corp. and that the views expressed on the blog or website are yours alone and do not represent the views of Widget Corp. Unless given permission by your manager and the director of marketing, you may not speak to reporters on behalf of Widget Corp. Which text features does this section contain? Choose three correct answers.

Which best revises sentence 6 to create a more appropriate and respectful tone?

Read the excerpt from "Justin Lebo.” It was a BMX bike with a twenty-inch frame. Its original color was buried beneath five or six coats of gunky paint. Now it showed up as sort of a rusted red. Everything—the grips, the pedals, the brakes, the seat, the spokes—were bent or broken, twisted and rusted. The author most likely included these details in order to

Which text element indicates that the text is in a sequence?

Read the introduction. The United States Department of Agriculture has historically published recommendations for healthy eating based on a food pyramid. This concept has been reimagined with the introduction of their new website www.choosemyplate.gov. This interactive website allows individuals to explore healthy menus tailored to their particular needs. The website also provides information about physical activity, caloric intake, and food groups. What is the author’s purpose?

Which text features are used in this section? Choose three correct answers.

Read the introduction. Voter participation is the cornerstone of a democratic society, and America’s young people should seize this privilege as soon as they are able. Some youth wait until a presidential election year or until confronted with a compelling political issue. Instead, everyone ought to register on his or her eighteenth birthday and embrace this rite of passage into adulthood. What is the author’s purpose?

Which sentence contains a restrictive phrase?

Read the excerpt from President Eisenhower’s address on September 24, 1957. In that city, under the leadership of demagogic extremists, disorderly mobs have deliberately prevented the carrying out of proper orders from a Federal Court. Local authorities have not eliminated that violent opposition and, under the law, I yesterday issued a Proclamation calling upon the mob to disperse. What is the president’s purpose for including these details?

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Events that make a conflict more difficult are called

Read the sentence. Digestion is divided into four parts, ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination. Which revision is necessary?

Read the introduction. I support the purchase of streetlights for our community. My young sons enjoy riding their skateboards in the street in the evening, but darkness makes this a reckless undertaking, even with reflective gear. Further, our family has contributed dues to the neighborhood association for nearly ten years, and no structural improvements have been made during this time. The association has money saved for projects such as these, and it is time to use these funds to promote safety. What is the author’s purpose?

Which sentences contain a restrictive or nonrestrictive relative clause? Choose three correct answers.

Events that set up the conflict in the beginning of the story are called

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How does the organization of this section contribute to its purpose?

Which sentence should be removed from the conclusion?

What is the purpose of the numbered steps?

Why should sentence 4 be removed from this conclusion?

What text feature does the author use to highlight each section?

Read the excerpt from "Freedom Riders.” "Are you all right?” A woman’s voice asked. I jumped, surprised at being spoken to. And then I kind of jumped again when I saw who was speaking. Three things hit me at once about the woman sitting down next to me. She was younger than most of the others, closer to my age if not quite as young. And she was pretty. And she was white. I had known that some of the riders would be white, but still it felt strange to speak to her. Which words from the excerpt evoke a sense of uneasiness? Choose three correct answers.

How does the organization of this section contribute to its purpose?

The sublist under Number 1 provides information about

Read the excerpt from Warriors Don't Cry . "Then you don't have anything to be concerned about." Mother Lois maneuvered through the unusually heavy traffic. "I don't know where all the cars could have come from," she said. We both craned our necks, curious about all the unfamiliar cars and people. Certainly there had never before been so many white people driving down the streets of our quiet, tree-lined neighborhood. What idea is emphasized through repetition?

Read the excerpt from Warriors Don't Cry . Just before the court hearing where Governor Faubus would be called to account, the nine of us were summoned to Mrs. Bates's house to meet with the press. Nothing had changed since our last meeting. The troops were still in place around the school, and every morning the crowd of segregationists grew larger. Governor Faubus was still predicting violence. Several very dignified and important-looking men sat in her living room. One was the NAACP attorney, Wiley Branton. I recognized another man whose picture I'd seen in the newspapers: the famous lawyer Thurgood Marshall, the man who had delivered the argument that resulted in the Supreme Court's 1954 school integration ruling. What is the author’s purpose for including these details?

Read the excerpt from It's Our World, Too!: Young People Who Are Making a Difference . At halftime, as homecoming floats circled the field, Allison Gibbons, a member of the student council, entered the press box, stood before the microphone, and asked for everyone's attention. The crowd grew silent as she began to read the letter. "I was watching the crowd while Allison read it," Andy said. "When she finished, there was silence, and then almost everyone stood up and cheered. All the students stood up. And the football players were all clapping. It was a wonderful feeling to know that we had people behind us." Why does the crowd grow silent after the speech?

Read the excerpt from Warriors Don't Cry . Cameras flashed, bright lights stung my eyes, and reporters asked lots of questions for the next half hour. Many of the reporters asked the attorneys what they planned to do to get rid of the troops. And questions were directed to Elizabeth. She seemed shy about answering, but with Mrs. Bates's help, she forced herself to say a few words. Eventually, however, questions were directed to all of us. My heart raced with fear and anticipation as I observed the process. I was almost hypnotized by the wonder of it all. What is the author’s purpose for including these details?

Read the excerpt from It's Our World, Too!: Young People Who Are Making a Difference . The board was meeting that night. Baldy offered to pick Neto up and take him. Neto hesitated. He knew he had the courage to blast through tacklers and the toughness to work all day in the beet fields, but this seemed harder. When Jesse Paz said he'd go, Neto finally agreed. Baldy picked up Neto first, but when they got to Jesse's, Jesse was nowhere to be found. Now Neto had to choose: did he testify alone or forget it? "All right," Neto finally said, letting out a long breath. "We've gone this far. Let's finish it." The conflict in this excerpt affects Jesse because he decides to

Read the excerpt from Warriors Don't Cry . Being together in those classes, the nine of us were developing a true friendship—becoming closer knit than we might have been under other circumstances. We talked about our fears, what we missed at our old school, and our hopes that the integration issues would soon be resolved. While I regretted the friendships I was losing, I cherished the growing ties to the eight. What best describes the narrator’s mood?

This question has two parts. First, answer Part 1. Then, answer Part 2. Part 1 For Neto in It's Our World, Too!: Young People Who Are Making a Difference , what is the main conflict in his experience?

Read the excerpt from "Justin Lebo.” On the way home, Justin was silent. His mother assumed he was lost in a feeling of satisfaction. But he was thinking about what would happen once those bikes got wheeled inside and everyone saw them. How would all those kids decide who got the bikes? Two bikes could cause more trouble than they would solve. What conflict is introduced in this excerpt?

Which best describes the purpose of "Justin Lebo”?

What were the author’s purposes in writing It's Our World, Too!: Young People Who Are Making a Difference ? Choose two correct answers.

Read the excerpt from "Justin Lebo.” It was a BMX bike with a twenty-inch frame. Its original color was buried beneath five or six coats of gunky paint. Now it showed up as sort of a rusted red. Everything—the grips, the pedals, the brakes, the seat, the spokes—were bent or broken, twisted and rusted. The author most likely included these details in order to

What is the purpose of the bulleted list in this document?

Which revision would most improve sentence 7?

The purpose of the bulleted list is to tell readers

Look at this portion of the Social Media Policy for Widget Corp. III. Posting Considerations A. This sample blogger code of ethics can be useful when considering your interactions online. I will tell the truth. I will write with accuracy. I will correct mistakes promptly. I will never delete a post. I will not delete comments unless they are spam or off topic. I will reply to e-mails and comments when appropriate, and do so promptly. I will strive for high quality with every post and use basic spellchecking. I will stay on topic. I will disagree with other opinions respectfully. I will directly link to online references and original source materials. Which text features does this section contain? Choose three correct answers.

What is the president’s purpose for including these details?

Look at this portion of the Social Media Policy for Widget Corp. I. Talking about Widget Corp. on the Internet If you write on a website or blog that will mention Widget Corp., identify that you are an employee of Widget Corp. and that the views expressed on the blog or website are yours alone and do not represent the views of Widget Corp. Unless given permission by your manager and the director of marketing, you may not speak to reporters on behalf of Widget Corp. Which text features does this section contain? Choose three correct answers.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part 1. Then, answer Part 2. Part 1 Read the excerpt from Warriors Don't Cry. My mind could take in the sights and sounds only one by one: flashing cameras, voices shouting in my ears, men and women jostling each other, old people, young people, people running, uniformed police officers walking, men standing still, men and women waving their fists, and then the long line of uniformed soldiers carrying weapons just like in the war movies I had seen. Which of these words best describes the mood in the excerpt from Warriors Don’t Cry ?

Part 2 Which words from the excerpt best support the correct answer to Part 1?