english 2 eoc

Which answer best describes a summary?

• offers an interpretation of a story
• presents the main points of a story
• explains the significance of the story
• analyzes a main theme in the story

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In which mode is this passage written?
I watched my grandfather lying helpless and realized that only I had the power to help him. I reached into my backpack and found the stone that seemed to be glowing like precious rubies. 

• persuasive
• explanatory
• informative
• narrative

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Tims brothers car is parked right next to yours.

• Tim's brothers car is parked next to yours. 
• Tim's brother's car is parked next to yours.
• Tims' brothers' car is parked next to yours.
• Tim's brothers car is parked next to yours.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

An office manager would like to share the results of an extensive survey conducted with clients. Which form of communication is best to use for sharing this information with employees?

• a memo
• a letter
• a report
• a proposal

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence?
Deliver this important letter to either Marcia or __.

• him
• she
• I
• we

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence shows correct parallelism?

• Mr. Riggins said that Clarisse was a great student because she studied for exams, turned in neat work, and respected her classmates.
• Before I could go to my friend's house, my mom said that I had to clean my room and then start taking out the trash.
• Nate enjoys doing tricks on his skateboard, and he does them smoothly, skillfully, and with a style all his own.
• The veterinarian told the pet shop's owner that the animals' cages were too small, that they needed better ventilation, and to clean them more often.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence uses except or accept correctly?

• Everyone accept Jim went to the park.
• The movie was great except for the ending.
• Lei could not except the fact that she was moving.
• All of the basketball hoops accept one had a torn net.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

The frog fell flat as it flew across the frozen lake. This is an example of...

• allusion

• metaphor

• alliteration

• simile

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CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which literary device is used in this sentence?
"As blind as a bat."

• Repetition
• Simlie
• Metaphor
• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"I have alot of homework," stated Nacho.

• no change needed
• change alot to a lot
• delete the comma after homework
• change the period to an exclamation mark

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3