Reading SOL Review #2 - 8A

Use your knowledge about suffixes to match the correct meaning to and function of the word. Some of these we have not explicitly studied before.

• edible

• to make legal or permitted by law

• legalize

• to make beautiful

• scientist

• a person who studies science

• beautify

• the action of considering/thinking

• consideration

• able to be eaten

Use your knowledge about suffixes to match the correct meaning to and function of the word. Some of these we have not explicitly studied before.

• glorious

• having or deserving glory; magnificent

• homeless

• the action of advancing or moving forward

• wonderful

• full of wonder; really great

• biology

• not having a home

• advancement

• the study of life

Use your knowledge about suffixes to match the correct meaning to and function of the word. Some of these we have not explicitly studied before.

• singing

• the watching has already happened

• comfortable

• can be of comfort

• driver

• a person who drives

• happiness

• the condition of being happy

• watched

• there is singing currently happening

Is this excerpt biased or unbiased?

• biased

• unbiased

Answer explanation

This is BIASED (leaning towards one side of an issue; having subjectivity towards the topic that affects the validity of the information).

Even though the excerpt from the website contains facts, it only provides ONE side of the issue of charter schools, the ADVANTAGES.

It does NOT go into the "other" sides or perspectives that people may have, such as DISADVANTAGES or CONCERNS.

What is the connotation of the word, jovial?

Unlike Fred, who treated others rudely and kept to himself, Hansel was jovial, talkative, and outgoing.

• positive

• negative

Answer explanation

Based on Hansel's other descriptors of "talkative" and "outgoing," you can infer that "jovial" might be friendly.

Additionally, the comparison with Fred helps the reader infer that "jovial" is a positive word. Fred is described as rude, which is a negative word.

What is the connotation of the word, dismal?

With the field torn up by the players’ cleats, and the cold rain falling in waves, conditions on the playing field were dismal.

• positive

• negative

Answer explanation

Based on the description of the field conditions being torn up by the players' cleats and the cold rain, you can infer that "dismal" might mean "terrible."

As Tommy walked home with the money from the store that he had stolen in his pocket, powerful feelings of remorse bubbled in his stomach, and he decided to apologize for his actions.

Make an inference: What does remorse mean?

• Regret

• Anger

• Sadness

• Eagerness

My grandmother's demeanor was such that people often thought she was being rude when she was just being honest.

Make an inference: What does demeanor mean?

• Outward behavior

• Mistake

• History

• Clothing

Identify the AUTHOR'S ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN shown:

Some people have an issue; they have a difficult time remembering to get their loved ones appropriate gifts on Valentine's Day. This can lead to painfully long talks about "where the relationship stands." Perhaps the best way to avoid these talks is by taking the moral high road. Instead of forgetting these holidays, choose not to celebrate them. Inform your loved one that you don't want to buy into the materialism and commercialism of these manufactured holidays. Tell that person that you want to have a relationship with them, not the marketers, and that you want to celebrate your love everyday, not just one day a year. It's a tough pitch, but if you can make the sale, then you'll be in the clear for life. 

• Compare and Contrast

• Enumeration / Listing

• Problem and Solution

• Generalization

Answer explanation

Compare and Contrast: Provides similarities and differences between two objects, concepts, or events.

Enumeration/Listing: Describes items or events in NO particular order.

Problem and Solution: Describes a problem and the effects of that problem. Provides a solution.

Generalization: Makes an assumption about a group.

Identify the AUTHOR'S ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERN shown:

Some people think that some holidays celebrating love are nothing but clever ploys by marketers to get consumers to buy candy, flowers, and stuffed animals, but who cares? In America, we celebrate two love themed holidays: Valentine's Day and Sweetest Day. These two holidays have many differences. Valentine's Day is celebrated in the winter, while Sweetest Day is celebrated in the fall. Valentine's Day is more focused on bringing lovers together. However, Sweetest Day is for all of the friends, relatives, and associates whose kindness we've enjoyed. Both occasions, however, are great times to remember what's most important: the people about whom we care.

• Compare and Contrast

• Enumeration / Listing

• Problem and Solution

• Generalization

Answer explanation

Compare and Contrast: Provides similarities and differences between two objects, concepts, or events.

Enumeration/Listing: Describes items or events in NO particular order.

Problem and Solution: Describes a problem and the effects of that problem. Provides a solution.

Generalization: Makes an assumption about a group.