Eng. III- Unit 2 Review

The Articles of Confederation did not allow the government to issue money, so each state had its own coins and paper money.

Read the dictionary entry.

issue \ ĭshʹoo\ n 1. a point or matter of discussion, debate, or dispute 2. a misgiving, objection, or complaint v 3. to proceed from a source; emerge or come forth 4. to circulate or distribute in an official capacity

Which definition best fits issue as it is used in the sentence above?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is a thesis?

• A statement that expresses the main idea or argument of an essay or research paper.

• A summary of all the sources used in a paper.

• A question that the writer wants the reader to answer.

• A conclusion that restates everything written in the essay.

"The old house groaned with every gust of wind, its broken shutters clattering like restless bones. Still, I felt strangely at home within its shadows."

What is the author’s tone in this passage?

• Humorous

• Cheerful

• Eerie

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does an author’s tone refer to?

• The main problem or conflict in the story.

• The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

• The order in which events happen in a story.

• The lesson or moral the reader should learn.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Scholars, everyday citizens, and politicians like the president continues to read the document, even after centuries have passed.

What change if any should be made to use correct subject-verb agreement?

• No change

• continues to continue

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Which of the following sentences is an example of contested usage in English?

• She runs faster than anyone else on the team.

• Each student should bring their notebook to class.

• The cat is sleeping on the couch.

• We will meet at the library after school.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which sentence shows contested usage?

• He doesn't have much time life.

• There's fewer people here than I expected.

• She is reading her favorite book.

• We went to the park after school.

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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 parallel structure correctly?

• She enjoys swimming, to run, and biking.

• He likes reading, writing, and painting.

• I enjoy to read, writing, and to draw.

• They wanted to sing, dancing, and to play guitar.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

"The wind howled through the trees, howled through the empty streets, howled through the lonely town."

What effect does the repetition of the word “howled” have on the passage?

• It makes the passage humorous.

• It emphasizes the eerie, relentless nature of the wind.

• It confuses the reader.

• It shortens the passage for clarity.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"The thick fog rolled over the hills, swallowing the trees and muffling every sound in a heavy, gray silence."

Question: What does the imagery in this passage convey?

• A cheerful and lively morning

• A calm and peaceful scene

• A mysterious and eerie atmosphere

• A busy and noisy town

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5