IA6 Review

Which revision best combines these sentences to improve sentence variety and style?

The car backfired. Smoke came from the tailpipe. Caleb worried that it would be an expensive repair.

• Smoke drifted from the tail pipe and the car was in danger of backfiring.

• Sputtering smoke Caleb was in danger of an expensive repair as his car backfired.

• After the car backfired, Caleb watched the tailpipe sputtering smoke and worried that it would require an expensive repair.

• Caleb worried about an expensive repair. The tail pipe sputtered smoke, and the car backfired.

Which of the following sentences uses hyphens correctly?

• The shotput record holder hurled the shotput twenty-two and a half meters at the state track meet.

• The shotput record holder hurled the shotput twenty two and-a-half meters at the state track meet.

• The shotput record holder hurled the shotput twenty two and a half meters at the state track-meet.

• The shotput record holder hurled the shotput twenty two and a half-meters at the state track meet.

Trinitti spent a great deal of time preparing for her IA6. During review week she made if a point to attend her review sessions in a quiet workspace. Several posters and photographs decorated the walls. She used all the study materials her teachers provided to review key skills. She also attended two open office sessions, armed with specific questions about the content. Although she did not like putting off fun activities like binge watching Net-flix or texting friends, when the IA came, she felt prepared.

Which of the following sentences should be deleted from the paragraph to improve the flow through its sequence of actions?

• During review week she made if a point to attend her review sessions in a quiet workspace.

• Several posters and photographs decorated the walls.

• She used all the study materials her teachers provided to review key skills.

• She also attended two open office sessions, armed with specific questions about the content.

The following is an excerpt from an argumentative essay that Jaysen is writing.

A debate is raging over school uniforms. Schools have uniforms policies to create unity and promote inclusiveness and safety. Despites these motivations, the idea of uniforms is being met with negative reviews. In fact, uniforms place limitations on freedom of expression and creativity.

Which of the following would provide the best support for the argument Jaysen is writing?

• For one thing, there is a myriad of data that shows students who get to use their fashion sense to make choices about dress are more willing to attend school.

• Wearing uniforms is not fun, and no one likes doing it, so the idea is ridiculous.

• For example, uniforms look nice and make students feel like they are wealthy.

• Our students need to be more successful in school.

Read the following sentence: Kierra was having a surreel experience as she watched the movie; it was like someone had written a script about her own life.

Which of the following is the correct spelling of the underlined word?

• surreal

• sirreal

• serreal

• correct as is

Jacob is writing a research paper. He wants to revise to add better supporting details. Read the paragraph from the draft of the paper, and answer the question that follows:

Many schools have taken the stance that students should not be allowed to use mobile devices in school. However, that notion is outdated. There are a variety of reasons students could use their devices to improve the overall learning experience.

Which sentence can Jacob ADD to the paragraph to support his argument effectively?

• For example, Minnesota educator Barbara McConnell states that when we take the away the tools students have access to in their real lives, it makes them feel even more disconnected from the school experience. Incorporating devices they are familiar with makes learning feel more authentic (2018).

• Miami Educator Florence Welch states, “When students are using their own devices to learn, the potential for distraction from push notifications from their favorite social media platforms and games is much too high!” (2017).

• A research article indicated that students prefer using their devices to not using them.

• A New York study conducted in 2019 indicates that many school have banned the presence of phones except in common areas like the cafeteria, grassy outdoor spaces, and bus stops.

Use the dictionary entry to answer the question .

Stark adj

1 .clear, without exception

2. barren, desolate

3 .simple, without decoration

4 . stiff, rigid

Which definition is the correct meaning for Stark as it is used in the paragraph?

Today, at least in literature, the West may be reevaluating its traditional attitudes toward

dragons . Gone is the stark contrast of good versus evil found in medieval tales such as “St . George and the Dragon.”

• definition 1

• definition 2

• definition 3

• definition 4

Use the dictionary entry to answer the question .

Thrive intransitive verb

1 . to grow vigorously

2 . to gain in wealth

3 . to gain in possessions

4 . to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances

Which definition is the correct meaning for thrived as it is used in the sentence?

For many generations students have thrived in the classroom without being able to surf the Internet or contact their friends and family during school hours .

• definition 1

• definition 2

• definition 3

• definition 4

Use the sentence to answer the question.

In a little time I made great proficiency in the business and became a useful hand to my brother.

As used in the above sentence, the phrase made great proficiency means

• became skillful

• gained wealth

• created works of art

• learned manners