AnswersOK-English Language Arts 12 A1 – EDGNTY-83861 26-27Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Literature: Beowulf

Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Literature: Beowulf — Unit test Answers

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A
grammatical
B
awkward
C
formal
D
clear
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Which sentence is appropriate for a formal e-mail?

A
The vending machines are full of junk, and kids are forced to settle for what’s there.
B
Healthy alternatives should be added to the vending machines to promote good health.
C
When students get the munchies at the end of the day, they need healthy choices.
D
Let’s get rid of the current snack machine and replace it w/ something worthwhile!
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The primary purpose of a procedural text is to

A
describe the process for completing a task.
B
explain the importance of completing a process.
C
persuade readers to perform a specific task.
D
provide background information about a process.
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Read the persuasive conclusion.Gardening can enhance lives and provide nourishment. Time spent outside in a garden boosts the body’s immune system, and a garden’s harvest can be a healthy, cost-saving supplement to any diet.

A
The sun is a natural source of vitamin D, an essential nutrient for good health.
B
When tending your garden, use natural pesticides instead of chemicals.
C
Consider starting your own garden with some of your favorite vegetable seeds.
D
Despite the challenges of insects and blight, gardening is a simple hobby.
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Which statement describes the relationship between being a waitress and being a restaurant manager?

A
Being a waitress is a job, while managing a restaurant is a career.
B
Being a waitress and managing a restaurant can be different jobs in the same career.
C
Being a waitress is a job and then getting promoted to restaurant manager is a career.
D
Being a waitress or managing a restaurant are different careers that can be part of the same job.
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When a writer does not know who performed the action in a sentence, the writer can still write a grammatically correct sentence by

A
using the active voice.
B
using the passive voice.
C
ending the sentence with an infinitive.
D
ending the sentence with a preposition.
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What is the purpose of a persuasive letter?

A
to demonstrate the steps in a process
B
to inform readers about meaningful research
C
to convince readers to take action or support a cause
D
to explain a societal problem that needs to be addressed
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Which excerpt from "Career Planning for High Schoolers" best shows that the author’s purpose is to inform the reader?

A
“I’ve always had a pretty clear idea of what I want to do,” says Megan Lovely, a high school senior who hopes to become a director someday.
B
“All your life you’ve been asked what you want to do when you grow up,” says Steve Schneider . . .
C
About two-thirds of high school graduates from the class of 2013 enrolled in college that fall, according to BLS . . .
D
Everyone’s career path is different, and there is no “right” way to start a career.
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A
before
B
after
C
instead of
D
between
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How do text features contribute to a text’s structure? Check all that apply.

A
by offering supplemental information
B
by stating counterclaims
C
by providing organization
D
by offering a bibliography
E
by reinforcing ideas
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Read the graph.

Question illustration
A
cashiers
B
registered nurses
C
waiters and waitresses
D
customer service representatives
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Which sentence must be revised to eliminate a split infinitive?

A
Jamar went to band practice and came home with a sunburn.
B
Lucas makes it a habit to only watch the stunts the skateboarders did.
C
Gabriela loves to noisily and cheerfully make breakfast for her family each day.
D
Samuel needs to regularly organize the papers and folders in his school bag.
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How do the graphs in "Career Planning for High Schoolers." contribute to the content?

A
by providing information about college acceptance rates
B
by comparing majors among private colleges
C
by sharing data about high school graduation rates
D
by providing data about careers and annual mean wages

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