AnswersSUM-2026-ENG-English 1A-CRUnit Test

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Read the formal letter.Jorge Smith123 Main StreetAnytown, IL 12345Janice Parker:Our annual awards banquet will be held in January. We would be honored if you would agree to be our key speaker.Please find all the relevant information in the attached itinerary. We will contact you in a week’s time to see if there is any other information you require and to answer any questions you might have.Sincerely,Jorge Smith

A
the salutation
B
the body
C
the closing
D
the signature
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Read the signature.JennyTo include this signature in a formal letter, it should be revised to contain the writer’s

A
full first name and middle name.
B
nickname and last name.
C
title and full first name.
D
full first name and last name.
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Read the formal e-mail.Dear Dr. Townsend,Our neighborhood watch group would like to accept your offer to visit with our group next month. Your proposed presentation addresses many of the issues that are of immediate concern to our group. Given your impressive credentials, we value your input and look forward to your presentation. To solidify the details, please use my contact information below to contact me.Sincerely,Marissa Lee

A
While the e-mail contains a proper salutation and closing, the language in the body of the letter is too informal.
B
While the e-mail contains formal language in the body, the salutation is formatted incorrectly and the contact information is missing.
C
While the e-mail contains a proper closing and signature, the salutation is wrong because the heading is missing.
D
While the e-mail contains formal formatting for the salutation and signature, both the body and the closing have formatting errors.
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Read the closing from a formal e-mail.Talk To You Later:Which is the best way to revise the closing?

A
Warmly,
B
Respectfully,
C
Yours truly:
D
See You Soon:
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Read the excerpt from "Daughter of Invention"."Thanks, thanks a lot, Mom!" Yoyo stormed out of that room and into her own. Her daughters never called her Mom except when they wanted her to feel how much she had failed them in this country. She was a good enough Mami, fussing and scolding and giving advice, but a terrible girlfriend parent, a real failure of a Mom.

A
They sometimes wish their mother would be more like the American moms.
B
They sometimes wish their mother would stop inventing useless things.
C
They sometimes wish their mother would fuss over them more than she does.
D
They sometimes wish their mother would move them to the Dominican Republic.
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Read the paragraph from an e-mail.(1) The torrential rain that postponed the festival has finally ceased, but it left a trail of disaster. (2) Rescheduling the annual Pickle Palooza is going to be a huge undertaking. (3) The ceremonial pickle podium floated off during the downpour and hasn’t been seen since. (4) A flock of ducks have taken up residence on it and have been chasing off anyone who comes near them. (5) And, there is a puddle the size of a small lake where the festival field was.

A
1, 3, 4, 2, 5
B
2, 1, 3, 5, 4
C
3, 1, 2, 4, 5
D
4, 5, 1, 2, 3
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Read the passage from “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.”Momma said, “Sister, I know you acted like a little lady. That do my heart good to see settled people take to you all. I’m trying my best, the Lord knows, but these days . . .” Her voice trailed off. “Go on in and change your dress.”

A
She was caring and concerned.
B
She was cheerful and lighthearted.
C
She was formal and disapproving.
D
She was stiff and unaffectionate.
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Read the sentence.Tension erupted in the room when it was revealed that the villain knew that the spy withholding information.

A
Tension will erupt in the room when it was revealed that the villain knew that the spy withholding information.
B
Tension erupted in the room when it reveals that the villain knew that the spy withholding information.
C
Tension erupted in the room when it was revealed that the villain will know that the spy withholding information.
D
Tension erupted in the room when it was revealed that the villain knew that the spy withheld information.
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Which excerpt from "Daughter of Invention" contains language that best represents the preservation of Dominican values?

A
If her husband insisted she speak in Spanish to the girls so they wouldn't forget their native tongue, she'd snap, "When in Rome, do unto the Romans."
B
Yoyo and her sisters were forgetting a lot of their Spanish, and their father's formal, florid diction was hard to understand.
C
"What is wrong? I will tell you what is wrong. It show no gratitude. It is boastful. I celebrate myself? The best student learns to destroy the teacher?"
D
"This is America, Papi, America! You are not in a savage country anymore!"
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Read the excerpt from “The Caged Bird.”But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreamshis shadow shouts on a nightmare screamhis wings are clipped and his feet are tiedso he opens his throat to sing.

A
The bird’s cage has been placed so that it overlooks a cemetery.
B
The bird’s cage is so small that it cramps his wings and feet.
C
The caged bird has had his hope destroyed.
D
The caged bird is thinking very serious thoughts.
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Read the excerpt from "Yearbook.”She wouldn’t characterize herself as shy; it’s just that she thought of herself as an individual, as opposed to being dependent on others. It was safer and easier that way, especially since her best friend Clara had unexpectedly moved to California last summer. Just Fatima doing Fatima’s thing—a club of one.

A
character vs. nature
B
character vs. self
C
character vs. character
D
character vs. society
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Which excerpt from "Yearbook” is an example of direct characterization?

A
Fatima felt immediately overwhelmed and sighed, defeated, as Mrs. Lopez kept talking
B
Fatima squirmed back and forth in the uncomfortable yellow-brown office chair with her arms crossed tightly in front of her.
C
“Well, that’s definitely a relief. I’m not exactly sure how this all works yet,” Fatima said, a small smile forming on her face.
D
Martina quickly glanced from Fatima to Isaac and then back to Fatima with a knowing twinkle in her eye.
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Read the excerpt from "Yearbook.”Well, that’s definitely a relief. I’m not exactly sure how this all works yet,” Fatima said, a small smile forming on her face."Listen, let’s find Mr. Macklenburger and we’ll figure out an interesting role for you. Maybe you can help me interview the drama club tomorrow—just take pictures and I’ll do all the talking. But only if you want, absolutely no pressure,” said Martina.

A
She wishes she were in charge of the yearbook staff instead of the advisor.
B
She tries to manipulate new yearbook club members into doing her work.
C
She is welcoming and friendly toward new yearbook club members.
D
She values having fun over completing certain yearbook club tasks.
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Read the excerpt from "Yearbook.”"Excuse me?” Fatima, rattled by Isaac’s immediate bossiness, wasn’t sure how to appropriately respond.Isaac oppressively barreled on despite Fatima’s interjection. "And then you need to scan everything and label each image with an assigned number before entering it into the archives.”

A
character vs. self
B
character vs. character
C
character vs. nature
D
character vs. society
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Read the conclusion to "Yearbook.”"Listen, let’s find Mr. Macklenburger and we’ll figure out an interesting role for you. Maybe you can help me interview the drama club tomorrow—just take pictures and I’ll do all the talking. But only if you want, absolutely no pressure,” said Martina."Sure, that sounds like it might be a fun way to contribute,” Fatima replied, grateful for Martina’s generosity. The dread of the afternoon was finally beginning to dissipate into something surprising and new.

A
Fatima will enjoy working with other people on the yearbook.
B
Fatima will decide to take over the interview of the drama club.
C
Fatima will join the other clubs her guidance counselor suggested.
D
Fatima will become one of the most talented yearbook photographers.
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Read the excerpt from "Bluesman on the Move.”I might look old, but like I said,I’m new here.And if I’m ever gonna get where I’m going, I have to keep moving.

A
indifferent
B
exuberant
C
embarrassed
D
resolute
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Read the excerpt from "Bluesman on the Move.”In spring I ambled down a road of cherry trees, each more lonely than the last. I trudged through endless fields of high grass,seeking refuge from the unrelenting summer sun.

A
smell.
B
taste.
C
touch.
D
sight.
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Read the excerpt from "Bluesman on the Move.”It’s hard to believe, I know, an old man and his tales. Stray notes from my guitar stillbounce around the mountains like ghosts.

A
fear.
B
loneliness.
C
hostility.
D
confusion.
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Read the excerpt from "Bluesman on the Move.”All I want— to find a place where I fit in.

A
a place where he feels comfortable and accepted
B
a place where he is able to hide his true identity
C
a place where he can store all of his belongings
D
a place where he stands out because he is unique
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Read the excerpt from "Bluesman on the Move.”That long road behind me hascurved through trouble and joy—

A
personal growth and life journey.
B
fear of interacting with strangers.
C
love of singing and music.
D
feelings of pain and alienation.

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