AnswersCA-Common Core English Language Arts 9 BWriting an Informative Essay about Compromise

Writing an Informative Essay about Compromise — Unit test Answers

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3

Read the compound sentence.Dr. Burke wanted to trust her assistant with the secret formula but she was afraid her assistant was a spy.

A
Dr. Burke wanted to trust her assistant with the secret formula; but she was afraid her assistant was a spy.
B
Dr. Burke wanted to trust her assistant, with the secret formula: but she was afraid her assistant was a spy.
C
Dr. Burke wanted to trust her assistant with the secret formula but, she was afraid her assistant was a spy.
D
Dr. Burke wanted to trust her assistant with the secret formula, but she was afraid her assistant was a spy.
4

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A
The aliens suffered from exhaustion, after traveling several light years.
B
They needed some relaxation, when they finally landed their spaceship.
C
After they rested a few days, the aliens revived sufficiently to explore.
D
They needed all their energy, once they started hiking the rough terrain.
5

Which is the strongest thesis for an essay about volunteering?

A
In order for people to feel better about themselves, they really should spend more time volunteering in their communities.
B
Volunteering in the community is beneficial because it creates friendships, boosts self-esteem, and fosters physical health.
C
Volunteering can be an important part of feeling good about oneself and the community.
D
Before volunteering, people should think about the types of volunteer work they want to do.
7

Read the sentence a student wrote.As he listened to the haunting notes of the song the author realized he had found the inspiration for his next suspense novel.

A
complex sentence, there should be a comma after “song.”
B
compound sentence, there should be a comma after “realized.”
C
complex sentence, there should be a comma after “inspiration.”
D
compound sentence, there should be a comma after “found.”
8

Read the sentence.The squirrel who ran in circles around the circumference of the tree chattered angrily at the curious cat.

A
The squirrel, who ran in circles around the circumference of the tree, chattered angrily at the curious cat.
B
The squirrel who ran in circles around the circumference of the tree, chattered angrily at the curious cat.
C
The squirrel, who ran in circles around the circumference of the tree chattered angrily, at the curious cat.
D
The squirrel who ran in circles around the circumference of the tree chattered angrily, at the curious cat.
9

Which lines from Ovid’s "Pyramus and Thisbe" establish setting?

A
The house of Pyramus and that of Thisbestood side by side within the mighty city
B
Theirs did—indeed they wanted to be wed,but marriage was forbidden by their parents
C
They had no confidant—and so used signs:with these each lover read the other's mind:
D
Just so, one night, they wished each other well,and each delivered kisses to the wall—
10

What inferences about Della can be made based on this excerpt? Select three options.

A
Della does not have much money to spend on Jim’s gift.
B
Della wants to buy Jim a watch chain for his watch.
C
Della loves her husband, Jim, very much.
D
Della wants to buy Jim a really nice gift.
E
Della will need to sell her hair to buy Jim a nice gift.
11

Which is an example of metaphor?

A
Merry, our parakeet, whistles like a teakettle every time the doorbell rings.
B
The ocean’s waves swallowed up loose pieces of driftwood along the beach.
C
Father’s mustache was a furry caterpillar wiggling beneath his nose.
D
The school bus was as noisy and crowded as a football stadium.
12

Which of these details is an anecdote?

A
Archeologists have found proof that ancient Peruvians enjoyed popcorn as far back as 3600 BCE.
B
Adding raisins and almonds to popcorn is one way of enhancing its flavor while retaining its healthy qualities.
C
As a young child, I remember loving the taste of popcorn when I went to the movie theater.
D
Popcorn gained popularity as a snack during the Great Depression when sugar became very expensive.
13

Erin is writing about the history of sonnets. Which is a fact Erin can include in her history?

A
Shakespeare was the first to create poetry as a sonnet.
B
Shakespeare was a poet who wrote only in sonnet form.
C
Sonnets were invented in Italy before Shakespeare’s time.
D
Sonnets were created by poets who wrote without rhyme patterns.
20

Read the excerpt from "The Thing about Terry.”We work four long hours Nervous stomachs a-churnThen sneak into the closetTo await her return

A
The group of friends has a fixed amount of time to finish painting the stars in Terry’s room.
B
The group of friends must finish painting the stars while Terry waits downstairs with her mother.
C
The group of friends wants to leave Terry’s house after they finish painting stars in her room.
D
The group of friends do not think they can finish painting the stars before Terry returns.
21

Which elements of narrative poetry are reflected in "The Thing about Terry”? Select 4 options.rhymingabstract languagerhythmfree versesettingstanzas

A
rhyming
B
abstract language
C
rhythm
D
free verse
E
setting
F
stanzas
24

Read these lines from "Heart, we will forget him" by Emily Dickinson.You may forget the warmth he gave,I will forget the light.

A
The mood would be less affectionate.
B
The mood would be more playful.
C
The mood would be less frightening.
D
The mood would be more humorous.

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