TEXAS EOC ENGLISH 2 VERBS SET 1

Read this question-Which line suggests that Alejandro is sensitive to the feelings of others? What does the word suggests mean?

• to submit an idea

• to offer an alternative

• to make a person think of something through association or natural connection of ideas:

• to conceal or hide.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the following question: "In paragraph 32, the author uses a metaphor to convey — What does the word convey mean?

• To communicate or disclose

• To send

• to support

• to keep secreat

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following statements best characterizes the objective of the boxed information titled “Did You Know?”

Characterize means-

• to confuse

• to contradict

• to discriminate

• to define or describe

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Read the following question stem:

In these selections, the Tehuelche people and the Inughuits are portrayed as —

Which of these words is the best synonym for portrayed?

• confused

• shown or described

• defeated

• hated

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Read the following question:

The reader can conclude that the speaker is — What is the best meaning of the word conclude?

• to come to an end

• to make a judgement about

• to accomplish

• to destroy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the question stem:

In the last three lines, the tone of the poem shifts from — The word shifts is best defined as-

• continues

• stays steady

• changes

• blows

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Read this question stem The author mentions the movie E.T. in order to —- What does mention mean?

• to give a tribute

• to talk about or acknowledge

• to hide

• to ignore

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which of the highlighted verbs or verb phrases mean to make clear?

• clarify the difference between reviewing and criticizing

• call attention to his favorite book

• offer a suggestion on how the book could have been improved

• provide an example of a good plot

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read this question: Why does the author directly address the reader in paragraphs 21 through 27? Which words best define address in this question?

• to send

• to try

• to avoid

• to talk to

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Look at this answer choice: It employs the viewpoint of a sympathetic first-person narrator. What does employs mean in this statement?

• to give a job

• to use

• to commission

• to discharge

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4