Writing for Your Audience — Unit test Answers

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Read the excerpt from Brown v. Board of Education.[T]here are findings below that the Negro and white schools involved have been equalized, or are being equalized, with respect to buildings, curricula, qualifications and salaries of teachers, and other "tangible" factors.The Supreme Court is most likely interested in these findings because it hopes to determine whether

A
outdated schools can compete in modern society.
B
students of varying races have similar aptitudes.
C
teachers treat students of varying races equally.
D
separate systems of education can be equal.
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Which best describes author Ashley Fantz’s view of Malala’s blog in "Pakistan’s Malala”?

A
a project better-suited for an adult
B
a dangerous but remarkable project
C
a risk that was not worth the consequences
D
an entertaining and pleasant story
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Read the sentences below.The new safety requirements were enacted based on scientists’ recommendations. Fewer accidents occurred.

A
The new safety requirements were enacted based on scientists’ recommendations; fewer accidents occurred.
B
Based on the scientists’ recommendations, the new safety requirements were enacted, and fewer accidents occurred.
C
Based on the scientists’ recommendations, the new safety requirements were enacted so that fewer accidents occurred.
D
The new safety requirements were enacted based on scientists’ recommendations, and fewer accidents occurred.
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Based on the information in "Pakistan’s Malala,” how did the Taliban attempt to carry out their formal decree about education?

A
by encouraging students to be homeschooled
B
by destroying more than 150 schools in a violent way
C
by closing only Malala’s school in response to her blog
D
by allowing students to return to school after vacation
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Based on “Pakistan’s Malala,” which best reflects the overall purpose of Malala’s blog?

A
to stand up for girls’ right to an education
B
to encourage the Taliban to leave Swat Valley
C
to gain the opportunity to talk to powerful people
D
to start a campaign to reopen her father’s school
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Read this excerpt from We’ve Got a Job.She also hugged all four grandparents goodbye.One of her grandmothers assured her, "You'll be fine."Based on this excerpt, which word best describes Audrey’s grandmother?

A
brave
B
creative
C
determined
D
supportive
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Read this excerpt from We’ve Got a Job: The 1963 Children’s March.During the fifteen minutes after the bus arrived, racists assaulted not only the Freedom Riders but also other passengers – both black and white – who happened to be on the same bus, as well as bystanders waiting in the station to welcome their friends and family to Birmingham. The assailants also went after local white reporters, destroying cameras, film, and a microphone.Which words from the excerpt best convey the tone?

A
local,went after
B
bystanders, assailants
C
assaulted, destroying
D
Freedom Riders, waiting
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What are the plaintiffs seeking for their children in Brown v. Board of Education?

A
shared entrances and water fountains
B
admission to public schools
C
advanced curriculum
D
higher-quality teachers
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Read the excerpt from “Pakistan’s Malala.”Malala wondered on her blog if she should adopt a pen name – Gul Makai.Meaning corn flower in Urdu, the native language of the region, Gul Makai is a name taken from a character in a Pashtun folk story. It's not well known, but Pashtun experts say the story is a kind of Romeo and Juliet tale. It's a sweet love story laced with tragedy.Based on this excerpt, writing a blog about her experiences allowed Malala to

A
share the locations of secret schools.
B
discuss her opinions on literature.
C
limit who could view her writing.
D
keep her identity a secret if she wanted.
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Read the sentence.The harsh wind scoured the scant remaining leaves from the trees, and a desolate landscape remained in its wake.

A
a coordinating conjunction.
B
a dependent clause.
C
an independent clause.
D
a subordinating conjunction.
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Take a look at this online thesaurus entry.poorPronunciation/pO:(r)/AudioHomophones: pour, pore, paw (some accents)Synonyms(little or no possessions): impoverished, wealthless, arm(of low quality): inferior(to be pitied): pitiable, armAntonyms(having little or no possessions): rich(of low quality): good(deficient in a specified way): rich(inadequate): adequate

A
paw
B
arm
C
pitiable
D
adequate
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Read the sentence.I had to prove my identity to gain entrance to the building I was required to fill out an impressive number of forms.

A
I had to prove my identity to gain entrance to the building, I was required to fill out an impressive number of forms.
B
I had to prove my identity to gain entrance to the building; I was required to fill out an impressive number of forms.
C
I had to prove my identity, to gain entrance to the building I was required to fill out an impressive number of forms.
D
I had to prove my identity: to gain entrance to the building I was required to fill out an impressive number of forms.
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One of the benefits of an online dictionary is that

A
it is updated more regularly than a traditional printed dictionary.
B
its contents may vary depending on whether it is a .com, .org., or .edu website.
C
it may display a number of entries on one page.
D
it has search bars that look similar to dictionary guide words.
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A(n) ____ expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.

A
dependent clause
B
adverbial clause
C
independent clause
D
indefinite clause

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