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WorksheetsUnit 5 Exam Review 1
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which transitional words or phrases are most appropriate for an essay organized by cause and effect?
On the other hand,
So then,
On the contrary,
Furthermore,
In "Water Efficiency Strategies," what is the author's position regarding accounting for water?
Water suppliers should emphasize the fact that water is a renewable and unlimited resource.
Water suppliers should monitor their customers' water use so that resources are best utilized.
Water suppliers should work with customers to develop plans to monitor water usage.
Water suppliers should focus more on accounting for water in communities with certain income brackets.
In "How Archaeologists Found the Lost City of Troy," what is the author's purpose in telling the story of Troy's defeat in the Trojan War?
to explain the importance of the city of Troy in Greek mythology
to give biographical information of the real people who lived in Troy
to entertain the reader with a tale of war, deceit, and victory
to pay tribute to Homer as an epic storyteller
Refer to Stories from the Iliad: "Agamemnon's Appeal to Achilles."
What is a central idea in "Agamemnon's Appeal to Achilles"?
All people receive orders they must follow.
War is never noble, and no one should pursue it.
Safety and happiness are more valuable than fame and glory.
The gods become angry when humans defy them.
In "Homer: The Poet for All Ages," how do the gods interact with humans?
The gods are not interested in what humans do.
The gods are easily angered and always try to destroy humans.
The gods always support and protect humans.
The gods support or antagonize humans according to their feelings.
Read the excerpt from "The Quarrel" from "Stories from the Iliad."
It happened that Chryses, priest of Apollo, came to Agamemnon and the other Greek chiefs. He had come to offer much gold to ransom his daughter, Chryseis. On his knees he begged them to take the gold and give him back the girl. “If you will do this,” he said, “may the gods help you to take the city of Troy, and bring you back safe to your homes.”
What effect does the phrase "On his knees he begged them" have on the meaning of the excerpt from "The Quarrel"?
It emphasizes how much Chryses wants to see his daughter again.
It shows how much Chryses respects Agamemnon.
It implies that Chryses is trying to manipulate Agamemnon by appealing to his emotions.
It suggests that Chryses is afraid of the Greeks and will do whatever they say.
What do the armies’s and Patroclus’ horses reaction to his death reveal about Petroclus In “How the Death of Patroclus Roused Achilles” from “Stories from the Iliad”?
Patroclus was a fierce leader that inspired fear and brutality.
Patroclus was an admired warrior and man who inspired great loyalty.
Patroclus was unworthy of receiving immortal horses for his chariot.
Patroclus provoked unnecessary animosity between the two armies.
Read the sentence.
The man walked down three flights of stairs to access the subterranean railway.
What is the best definition of subterranean?
beneath the ground
rapid
interconnected
well traveled
Read the sentence.
You must make sure that all the sources are credible before citing them in your essay.
What is the best definition of credible?
persuasive
lengthy
trustworthy
informative
Read the sentence.
While the fort was under siege for nine weeks, the troops' supplies ran low.
What is the best definition of siege?
unfair rule
violent storm
armed soldiers
military blockade
Which answer best corrects the sentence fragment?
He ate a snack. While studying at his desk.
He ate a snack while studying at his desk.
While studying at his desk with a snack.
With a snack, studying at his desk.
While studying at his desk and ate a snack.
Which answer choice best corrects the run-on sentence?
I play soccer with my friends after school if the field is available, basketball with my brothers at the recreation center on the weekends.
I play soccer with my friends after school if the field is available and basketball with my brothers at the recreation center on the weekends.
I play soccer with my friends after school if the field is available: and basketball with my brothers at the recreation center on the weekends.
I play soccer with my friends after school if the field is available; and basketball with my brothers at the recreation center on the weekends.
I play soccer with my friends after school, if the field is available basketball with my brothers at the recreation center on the weekends.
Which answer choice best corrects the fragment?
Be careful. When you back out of the driveway.
Be careful when you back out of the driveway.
When you back out, of the driveway be careful.
When you back out of the driveway. Be careful.
Be careful. When you back out of the driveway.
