Study Guide for 24-25 Grade 9 Semester 1 Test

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What is the best supporting evidence for the claim that the school day should begin half an hour later?

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A study showing that students retain more information if they get extra sleep in the morning.

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What does the phrase 'cry uncle' mean in the context of the sentence?

Back

To give up.

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How should the sentence 'Marilyn enjoys playing soccer, reading science fiction, and to swim.' be revised for parallel structure?

Back

Change 'to swim' to 'swimming.'

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What is an example of how the gift of freedom can be passed along, as demonstrated by the Underground Railroad?

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John Parker, a freed slave, worked for the Underground Railroad, helping escape slaves to freedom despite grave risks.

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What does the phrase 'poised between this world and the next' mean in the context of the passage?

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Between living and dying.

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What is parallel structure in writing?

Back

The use of the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.

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What is the significance of supporting evidence in an argument?

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It strengthens the argument by providing proof or examples that back up the claim.

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What is the meaning of the term 'anecdote'?

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A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

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What is the role of a conductor in the context of the Underground Railroad?

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A person who helped guide and transport escaped slaves to freedom.

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What does it mean to revise a sentence?

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To make changes to improve clarity, structure, or correctness.