Eng II EOC Practice

Yesterday, the local Toll Road Committee decided to raise the cost of the toll roads by 35 percent. A toll that used to cost $1.50 will now cost $2.03. The Committee claims to need the money because of budget troubles. I just want to be clear that I don't believe them for a minute. This is nothing but a greedy move by the Committee. Their budget problems are their own fault. If they eliminated wasteful spending, then they wouldn't need to raise the tolls.

The tone of this passage can be best described as

• disdainful

• sentimental

• affectionate

• apologetic

Stop the presses! Jared Atkins has a rash! The world is coming to an end. Actually, my sanity and patience are coming to an end. Last week, Mr. Atkins appeared in court trying to sue Kalanana Florist because a bouquet of flowers he purchased gave him a rash on his hands and wrists. Instead of buying some medicated itching cream at the drugstore for $3, he hired a lawyer and went to court, wasting the valuable time and efforts of our justice system.

The tone of this passage can be best described as

• envious

• disheartened

• yearning

• sarcastic

As principal of Westbank Senior High School, I certify that these seniors have met all of the requirements set forth by the Oceanview County Public Schools and the State of Florida. By the power vested in me, I hereby declare the Class of 2011 to be graduates of Westbank Senior High School.

Which phrase most strongly illustrates the formal tone of the statement?

• the State of Florida

• I hereby declare

• As principal of Westbank Senior High School

• have met all of the requirements

My sister sang at our cousin’s wedding last June. I’d heard her sing before, but our extended family never had. My sister always talked about being in the choir. However, I don’t think everyone realized the magnificence of her voice. The audience at the wedding was mesmerized by her performance. I only wish that I could sing as well as her. When I sing, the audience suddenly looks like they all got indigestion. I guess I should just leave the singing up to my sister. I only sing in the shower and in my car.

The line "When I sing, the audience suddenly looks like they all got indigestion" is meant to be

• harsh

• regretful

• humorous

• appreciative

The tires on the car were threadbare; ______________, she drove through the snow anyway.

Which conjunction can be used correctly to complete the context of this sentence?

• consequently

• moreover

• nevertheless

• therefore

Dear Ms. Langston,

Ever since I hit your car in the parking lot last week, I've felt really bad. I know that my accident inconvenienced you and ruined your plans for a vacation. I hope that you can forgive me. From now on, I promise to be more careful when driving through a busy parking lot. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you or your family.

What is the tone of the letter?

A. affectionate

B. irreverent

C. scornful

D. apologetic

• affectionate

• irreverent

• scornful

• apologetic

Me

I'm captain of the soccer team

And scored the winning goal.

I'm strong and smart and good at math

And I'm on the honor roll.

I have perfect, chiseled cheekbones,

And I dress the latest fads.

You can see my flawless, handsome face

On several TV ads.

This year, I won the talent show

And was homecoming king

And got the lead in the school play

And won lots of other things.

The girls think I'm the coolest guy.

My rank is understood.

Do you wonder why I always win?

It's cuz I'm just that good.

What is the tone of the poem?

• arrogant

• dejected

• ashamed

• respectful

The Chicago Cubs are a baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The team has a longer history than most other professional teams—including basketball, football, and hockey. What most sets them apart from other professional sports franchises, however, is that the Chicago Cubs have had the longest championship drought of any franchise in all professional sports. In fact, the last time the Chicago Cubs won a World Series was in 1908. They are often referred to as The Cubbies or as The Lovable Losers by their significant national fan following.

What is the purpose of the encyclopedia article above?

• to persuade the reader that the Cubs are due for a championship

• to entertain the reader with a story about a winless baseball team

• to instruct the reader on how not to have a winless baseball season

• to inform the reader about a historic, yet luckless, baseball team

A Boy with Dreams

by A. Gautam

Willy waited every night to wake up and turn into Batman.

He had the jaw that looked intimidating in a cowl,

and the perfect chin with a hint of toughness—

full lips—an embodiment of strength.

But he had the eyes of a poet—searching meaning,

and looking beyond what is seen.

When he looked at the city from his balcony,

he was learning to swim in the world—

growing up to be a man was tougher than it seemed.

He was a boy with dreams.

He wanted wings.

Which statement best describes the purpose of this passage?

• It's a persuasive selection on how to sleep and dream.

• It's an entertaining piece about a young boy's dreams.

• It's an instructive work on how to live and dream big.

• It's an informative article about a confused dreamer.

Some networks allow you to download, or share, copyrighted music free of charge. For some, this seems like a great idea. Why go all the way down to the local CD store when you can get the same music online with just a few clicks around the Web? One would be wise, however, not to fall into this trap. Stealing is stealing, whether you are shoplifting a CD from a store, or stealing music from an online site. Don’t you become one of the unfortunate. Breaking piracy laws can get you into serious trouble. Just as important, if you respect these artists enough to listen to their music, you should respect them enough not to steal from them.

Which statement best shows that the author is trying to persuade the reader?

• "For some, this seems like a great idea."

• "Most sites where this activity takes place do so without the permission of the musicians and record labels who have worked hard to create the songs."

• "Some networks allow you to download, or share, copyrighted music free of charge.“

• "Breaking piracy laws can get you into serious trouble."