English EOC

Part B: Which quotation from the excerpt best supports the answer to Part A?

• No, no, it's not a middle name," Ashoke says. He is beginning to lose patience.

• Don't be scared, Gogol," he says, raising his son's chin with a finger. "You're a big boy now. No tears.

• Ashoke hands over the lunch box, a windbreaker in case it gets cold.

• Ashima and Ashoke wonder, shaking their heads. But since neither of them feels comfortable pressing the issue, they have no choice but to give in.

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E1.4F

Which events in the excerpt help express the theme of self-determination? Support your answer with evidence from the excerpt.

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E1.6A

Read the excerpt from “The Namesake.” Based on the information from the excerpt, write a response to the following: Explain how the characterizations of Ashoke and Mrs. Lapidus contribute to the development of the plot in this excerpt. Write a well-organized informational essay that uses specific evidence from the excerpt to support your answer. Remember to —  clearly state your thesis organize your writing develop your ideas in detail use evidence from the selection in your response use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar Manage your time carefully so that you can —  review the selection plan your response write your response revise and edit your response Write your response in the box provided.

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E1.5B

If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all! Which word is a synonym of "curtail"?

• A. reduce

• B. follow

• C. behind

• D. buy

Which sentence uses the correct pronoun?

• Honestly, Jason is always earlier to class than I.

• Lacey says her little brother is as tall as her.

• Just between you and I, the homework is hard.

• I am closer to finishing the book than him.

Which sentence uses its or it’s correctly?

• The bullfrog let out it’s loud croak.

• Did the forecast say it’s supposed to rain?

• How do you know its a good presentation?

• Be careful when its foggy outside.

The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work is its...

• theme

• author's purpose

• personification

• tone

What is the tone of the letter?

• affectionate

• irreverent

• irreverent

• apologetic

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

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?

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

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

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

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