English 10 Benchmark Practice

What message does an author convey with words such as desolate, unfriendly, and isolated?

• something is happy
• something is concerning
• something is not welcoming
• something is joyful

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Pick the correct connotative word for the following sentence:

Jake asked his mother for permission to go to his friend Rodney’s dance party, stating that his grades had improved. He was quite pleased when she ________.

• dissented

• consented

• denied

• disapproved

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Pick the correct connotative word for the following sentence:

Beatrix Potter's "A Tale of Peter Rabbit" was published in 1902, she showed that __________ pays off. Six publishers had previously rejected her book but she never gave up.

• persistence

• giving up

• indolence

• apathy

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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Use context clues to determine the best synonym for the highlighted word: 
The intrepid young girl ran up to the beast and began scratching it behind the ears. 
 

• silly
• brave
• foolish
• meek

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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Use context clues to determine the best synonym for the highlighted word:
After Brian broke Darcy’s heart this last time, he will have to make some serious amends if he ever wants to win her back.

• touch-ups
• enhancements
• adjustments
• blemishes

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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Use context clues to determine the best synonym for the highlighted word:
The body builder's constitution surprised the judges of the competition.

• organization
• physique
• written laws
• personality

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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Main idea:
 If you think school is difficult, it’s even harder for older students.
Select one that provides evidence that supports the main idea.

• Studies show that more and more adults are returning to school.
• Many older students have family and job responsibilities in addition to classes.
• Older students can contribute to class discussions by talking about their “real-world” experiences.
•  Studies show that more and more adults are returning to school.

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Central idea:

Schools should eliminate the summer vacation.

Select one that provides the best evidence to support the central idea.

• It costs too much money for school buildings to remain empty in the summer months.

• Students have more energy than adults.

• During summer classes, schools should be air-conditioned.

• Year-round school can better prepare students for year-round work in the adult world.

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Main idea:
Some people have very poor telephone manners.
Select one that provides the best evidence to support the main idea.

• They often make their calls on cordless phones.
• They often call around 6 p.m., which is most people’s dinner hour.
• Some people don’t like to talk on the phone.
• They have an unlisted telephone number.

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Central idea:

Nobody in this neighborhood will miss the Martins when they move.

Select one that provides the best evidence to support the central idea.

• Mr. Martin has been sick for years, so you can understand his being short tempered.

• They recently had a tree removed from their front yard because its roots were growing into the sewer line.

• When the neighborhood kids play ball anywhere near their house, Mr. Martin yells at them, “Keep your ball game off my property

• Both the Martins are retired now and rarely leave their home.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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