Week 24 Starter Quiz

Rewrite the sentence without the dangling or misplaced modifier:

Being only 4, the librarian gave my sister picture books to read.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Fans on both sides of the field watched, enthralled, as a series of spectacular passes brought the ball to our five-yard line. Every person in the crown directed their total attention to the action on the field. It was the most captivating play of the entire game.

Enthralled means ________.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the synonym for the following word: illustrious.

• ordinary

• stable

• unremarkable

• famous

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Simplify the sentence by eliminating any wordiness or redundancies:

I believed but could not confirm that Corinne had sent me the unlabeled letter anonymously.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the figure of speech:

The old car grumbled and moaned as we drove it down the street.

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Idiom

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Is the following a phrase or a clause? If it is a clause, indicate if it is independent or dependent:

The man who is speaking.

• Phrase

• Independent clause

• Dependent clause

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Use the meanings of the root and affix to define the word 'rectify'.

rect- "straight" fy- "to make"

• To make right or correct

• To destroy or ruin

• To create or build

• To ignore or neglect

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

An impulsive person might... (Select 3)

• make snap decisions.

• be very methodical.

• be ready to take action.

• make decisions he/she will regret later.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Add commas where needed to the sentence below:

The Constitution established the legislative executive and judicial branches of government.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the antonym for the following word: tedious.

• engaging

• dreary

• horrid

• friendly

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A