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Parts of Speech: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives — Unit test Answers

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Which of these are features of epic poetry? Select 4 options.

A
a courageous hero who answers a call to adventure
B
a main character who has to overcome common challenges
C
a journey filled with many obstacles
D
a vast setting of distant landscapes
E
supernatural forces, such as gods or monsters, that intervene
F
circumstances that would be very familiar to readers
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Which sentence contains a participle?

A
The whole frustrating experience can be blamed on poor planning.
B
Although studying may seem tedious, it fosters great results.
C
The park prohibits everyone from skateboarding on weekends.
D
Great cunning was required to make the surprise party feasible.
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Which sentence features a present participial phrase functioning as an adjective?

A
Blushing furiously, the newcomer couldn’t believe he’d been so gullible.
B
Fatigued after a long day, the woman recuperated with a quiet evening.
C
Our teacher likes to spring impromptu tests on us so we keep studying.
D
The heat radiating from the pavement caused the air to ripple and waver.
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Read the excerpt from Grendel.He sang of battles and marriages, of funerals and hangings, the whimperings of beaten enemies, of splendid hunts and harvests. He sang of Hrothgar, hoarfrost white, magnificent of mind.When he finished, the hall was as quiet as a mound. I too was silent, my ear pressed tight against the timbers. Even to me, incredibly, he had made it all seem true and very fine.

H
He is frightened by the power of Hrothgar and his musician.
H
He is lonely and wishes to befriend the people in the great hall.
H
He is caught up in the harpist’s song, just like Hrothgar’s people.
H
He is confused by the people’s interest in a stranger’s song.
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop,he poured out flour as an offering and said,"Mountain, bring me a favorable dream."Enkidu did the ritual for dreams,praying for a sign. A gust of windpassed.

A
It shows that Gilgamesh is a courageous hero who seeks adventure.
B
It shows that Gilgamesh's journey is both very long and very difficult.
C
It shows that the landscape Gilgamesh is traveling is distant and vast.
D
It shows that the supernatural are leading Gilgamesh during his quest.
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Which qualities define an epic hero? Select 3 options.is a strong leader or warriorembarks on a long journeystudies at an academic institutiondemonstrates impressive couragetreats enemies with compassion

A
is a strong leader or warrior
B
embarks on a long journey
C
studies at an academic institution
D
demonstrates impressive courage
E
treats enemies with compassion
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Read the two versions of the beginning of Yasmin’s narrative.Version 1: I took a long, lingering look at the tremendous beauty that surrounded me. Nature abounded as far as the eye could see, and the only sounds to be heard were the peaceful murmurs of that which existed in the wilderness. As I sat there, my tent and sleeping bag the only signs of civilization for miles, my heart swelled with relief that I had decided to take this weekend camping trip. I could feel every muscle in my body gradua

V
Version 1 uses chronological order, building up to the action. Version 2 starts with the conclusion to make readers curious about the beginning.
V
Version 1 provides background information prior to relaying events. Version 2 begins with an exciting conflict.
V
Version 1 begins with an exciting conflict. Version 2 starts with the conclusion to make readers curious about the beginning.
V
Version 1 answers the readers’ questions. Version 2 uses chronological order, building up to the action.
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Consider these themes from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Battle forces people to acknowledge their mortality.Success in battle results in glory.

G
Gilgamesh and Enkidu are afraid of the threat that Humbaba poses to their lives, so they forego a chance at fame.
G
Gilgamesh and Enkidu's desire for recognition and fame allows them to overcome their fear of death.
W
When Humbaba threatens to kill Enkidu and Gilgamesh, he claims that he will achieve great fame.
W
When Humbaba is aware that Gilgamesh is going to kill him, he begs for his death to be an honorable one.
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Perspective is

A
a version or adaptation of a story.
B
a way of thinking about or seeing a situation.
C
the way a character is presented and developed.
D
the position from which a story is narrated.
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chron = "time"The definition of chron is useful to know because it functions as

A
a hononym.
B
a prefix.
C
an adverbial suffix.
D
a word root.
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What should a reflection do in a narrative essay? Select three options.

A
explain how the experience was significant to the writer
B
persuade the reader that the details of the experience are factual
C
offer an analysis of what made the experience memorable
D
provide additional details about the people included in the narrative
E
extend the experience to another area of the writer’s life

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