JCK 8th Grade English Final Exam

Read this sentence from “A Little Common Courtesy, Please.”

Which character from “The View from Saturday” holds a similar belief?

• Joey

• Noah

• The mother

• The grandparents

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How are Noah’s mother in the excerpt and the mother of the child in the article

similar?

• They show respect for the ideas presented by Emily Post.

• They are ashamed about how their child has behaved.

• They point out how their child can be courteous to someone.

• They point out how their child can be rude.

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How does Noah in the excerpt act like the texting grocery shopper in the article?

• Both are confused about what to do in a particular situation.

• Both think that what they are being asked to do is unfair.

• Both refuse to take responsibility for their actions.

• Both would prefer to disregard the requests of others.

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Read this sentence from paragraph 4 of “A Little Common Courtesy, Please.”

Which event from “The View from Saturday” best demonstrates this message?

• Noah’s mother insists that he write a thank-you letter to his grandparents.

• Noah’s mother expresses concern about the youth of her sons’ generation.

• Noah explains why he believes he should receive a thank-you letter.

• Noah points out that his brother has something to be thankful for.

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What is one difference between Noah’s mother in the excerpt and the author of the

article?

• Noah’s mother thinks that computers are not useful tools, while the author

  understands the value of technology.

• Noah’s mother believes it is young people who are not courteous, while the author

  believes that some adults also lack courtesy.

• Noah’s mother applauds the behavior of others, while the author criticizes the

  behavior of others.

• Noah’s mother encourages her sons to appreciate their elders, while the author

  explains how adults need to demonstrate more respect for young people.

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By referring to Emily Post in both the beginning and ending of the article, the author —

• implies that etiquette focuses too much on others’ feelings and not enough on a

  person’s own actions

• suggests that traditional ideas about etiquette do not apply to the digital etiquette

  needed today

• implies that hosting a party based on the information from Emily Post’s book

  would be difficult today

• communicates that even though some etiquette rules may be outdated, the need

  to have manners is still important today

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The word justify in paragraph 2 means to —

• provide an opportunity

• give up on a task

• make acceptable

• explain in detail

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The author supports the central argument of the article mainly by —

• describing personal observations

• referring to facts on the subject

• sharing quotations from experts on the subject

• comparing rules from the past with rules from the present

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In which sentence does the author attempt to stir emotions in the reader?

• They tell their children not to interrupt when others are talking.

• Children are taught to apologize when they’ve been disrespectful to a schoolmate.

• Imagine the confusion children feel when adults refuse to practice the simple

  courtesies they themselves preach.

• It’s true that we live in a fast-paced world now, and technology has contributed to

  the “instantness” of our society.

The examples in paragraphs 3 and 4 reinforce the author’s point that being

courteous —

• guarantees that others will show their appreciation by being kind in return

• is not something that should be practiced only at a young age

• requires time and energy but is still worthwhile

• is less important for adults than for children

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