Which best describes the speaker of "London's Summer Morning"?
Read the excerpt from "London's Summer Morning." Now pastry dainties catch the eye minute Of humming insects, while the limy snare Waits to enthrall them. What does this excerpt from the poem describe?
Read the excerpt from President Woodrow Wilson’s speech, “War Message to Congress.” I am not now thinking of the loss of property involved, immense and serious as that is, but only for the wanton and wholesale destruction of the lives of non-combatants, men, women, and children, engaged in pursuits which have always, even in the darkest periods of modern history, been deemed innocent and legitimate. Property can be paid for; the lives of peaceful and innocent people cannot be.Which statement best describes the main idea of the excerpt?
To appeal to his audience, in “War Message to Congress,” Wilson mostly relies on
Which sentence is written correctly?
Read the sentences.Sentence 1: I hope the dinner comes out perfectly, but even if it doesn’t, I’m pretty sure they’ll know how hard I tried. Sentence 2: Then we’ll have coffee cake for dessert, which I made from scratch.Sentence 3: I am making my sister’s favorite: roasted chicken, brown rice, and brussels sprouts. Sentence 4: I cannot wait to cook dinner for my family tonight.What is the most logical sequence for these sentences in a story?
What key detail in "Wilson's War Message to Congress" supports his argument for entering the war?
Read the excerpt from "The Yellow Wallpaper."At first he meant to repaper the room, but afterwards he said that I was letting it get the better of me, and that nothing was worse for a nervous patient than to give way to such fancies.Which gothic element in this excerpt reflects a social attitude of Gilman’s time?
Read the sentence.Eliana Rodriguez who teaches biology is my favorite teacher because she gives engaging lectures.Which is the best way to revise this sentence?
Read the excerpt from "Why I Wrote 'The Yellow Wallpaper.'"Then, using the remnants of intelligence that remained, and helped by a wise friend, I cast the noted specialist’s advice to the winds and went to work again—work, the normal life of every human being; work, in which is joy and growth and service, without which one is a pauper and a parasite—ultimately recovering some measure of power.Which social attitude of Gilman’s era does this excerpt demonstrate?
Read the paragraph.Students attending schools with mandatory uniform policies experience less pressure than do students who must choose their wardrobes. This is because school uniforms allow students and their parents to save money and time. The financial investment in uniforms at the beginning of the school year is far more economical than the purchase of an entire wardrobe of designer clothes and trendy styles. Students who do not have to deliberate what to wear each morning are able to invest their time in more productive ways, such as studying for tests or finishing homework. Uniforms may stifle students’ self-expression, but there are many other ways for them to reveal their individuality at school.Which fact best supports the author’s position?
What does the repetition of the word "neutral" throughout "How We Entered World War I" emphasize?
Which excerpt from paragraphs 1 to 3 of Wilson’s "War Message to Congress" appeals most to the audience’s emotions?
Read the paragraph.As I board the bus, I feel a sense of triumph. My team and I are on our way to play in the state championships. I think back to the beginning of the season. We lost our first three games. After the difficult start, no one thought we could come back and win the rest. We proved everyone wrong. We proved ourselves wrong! I find my seat next to my best friend and fellow fullback. We ______ out the window as the bus pulls away. We are off. Which best fits in the blank?
Which sentence is written correctly?
Read the paragraph from "Wilson's War Message to Congress."Neutrality is no longer feasible or desirable where the peace of the world is involved and the freedom of its peoples, and the menace to that peace and freedom lies in the existence of autocratic governments backed by organized force which is controlled wholly by their will, not by the will of their people. We have seen the last of neutrality in such circumstances.Which statement best describes the main idea of the paragraph?
In the conclusion of an argumentative essay, the author should
Read the sentence.The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury it was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case in the hopes of winning the trial.Which is the best revision of the sentence?
Read the sentences. Mariano traveled to Washington, DC, for the first time when he was in eighth grade. He thrilled to be going back. Which is the best replacement for the underlined words?
Read the sentence.I am interested in drawing, painting, and make sculpture. Which is the best revision of the sentence?
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