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Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 17mins
Many people have heard of Johnny appleseed, but not everyone realizes he was the real deal an eccentric and energetic pioneer named John Chapman. However, the authentic story can't hold a candle to the mythology of the oddball who sowed apple seeds out of sheer benevolence. Chapman was actually a savvy businessman, traipsing around the American Midwest planting seeds like they were going out of style. Good things come to those who wait, and the trees flourished like there was no tomorrow. More sinificantly for Chapman, they established his claim to frontier land brought him a degree of prosperity.
Why are the analogies used in the passage ineffective in contributing to the author's message?
They are snobbish language that is not appropriate for this subject matter.
They carry a message that is nearly opposite of what the author intended.
They are cliches that don't contribute depth or understanding to the passage.
Detective Allen Silver squinted through his taped-up glasses at the forensic evidene from the heist, and agreed it seemed to be an open-and-shut case. The bank manager's shifty son's fingerprints were all over the safe, and his night-at-the-symphony alibi wasn't checking out. Sliver knocked a stack of papers onto the floor as he leaned over the desk, drawing stares from the nattily dressed bank employees, Sliver loved uncomplicated cases, but as for those that were too easy...they gave him indigestion. Sliver plucked an antacid pill from his overcoat pocket, scratched his rumpled hair, and failed to suppress a burp drawing more stares. The rumpled detective pondered what his gut was trying to tell him.
What aspect of this passage is common to much crime/detective fiction?
A number of potential suspects are alluded to who will be further developed later on.
The use of dark imagery paints a sense of imminent danger around the detective.
I presents and unlikely main character who appears to be clumsy and unqualified.
In the late 1800's, a Russian explorer described a breed of Mongolian horse previously unknown to science. The breed, known in Mongolia as takhi, ceased to exist in the wild by the 1600s. Fortunately, by then some captured takhi had been taken to breeding reserves in Europe. This action saved the small but hard breed from becoming extinct. The breed was later reintroduced to Mongolia, where now several hundred takhi live on a nature reserve.
How does the final sentence contribute to the paragraph?
It shows that the takhi have been restored to their original numbrs and strength in the wild.
It ends on an optimistic note, while still showin the takhi are few in number
It raises awareness about the need for further scientific study of Mongolian horses.
This renewable energy project promises to provide numerous benefits to our state. These include an increase in jobs and a secure and sustainable source of energy. This project will make dollars and make sense for all of us.
What effect is the underlined phrase meant to have on the argument?
It intends to show how important jobs in renewable energy will become.
It emphasizes humor to help make the subject more interesting to readers.
The pun on sense helps to call attention to the economic soundness of the project.
Jefferson should move forward with its plan to build storm-water storage taks underground beneath Becker Boulevard. These tanks will allow sewer overflow during storms to be safely stored until it can be properly treated. Currently, sewer overflow runs directly into Jefferson Bay, where it wreaks havoc on the water quality. This is not only detrimental to fish and other wildlife in the bay, but also causes the water to emit offensive odors. Opponents of the plan complain that it will shut down traffic on Becker Boulevard for several months. But what's a little traffic headache compared to a cleaner enironment?
Why is the author's response to potential objections inadequate?
It answers the traffic concern with a flippant rhetorical question rather than meaningfully addressing the issue.
It does not sufficiently emphasize the environmental benefits of the plan to build underground storm-water storage tanks.
In favoring the environment, the response betrays the author's bias against the community's use of automobiles.
Baseball icon Babe Ruth struck out many times, but he did not let it ___________ him.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
face
phase
faze
Feminist and suffragette Amelia Bloomer begain publishing a newspaper, The Lily, in 1849. One thing Bloomer promoted in her paper was hr style of dress. She liked to wear loose pants, which tapered at t he ankles, under short skirts. Soon, the fashion became popular with suffragettes. Unfortuately, the public reacted with ridicule, so the majority of suffragettes abandoned the pants, fearing their message would be taken less seriously. Bloomer, however, clung to the fashion. She continued to publish the newspaper to support women's suffrage and education, and saw The Lily become a model for other suffrage publications.
What conclusion might be drawn about the validity of the other suffragette's fears?
Their fears were unfounded because other suffrage publications promoted loose pants as well.
Their fears were valid because the fashion soon fell out of favor with the public.
Their fears were unfounded because her newspaper continued to be taken seriously.
When Maureen picked up her little brother from day care, she couldn't believe how many activities were happening simultaneously. In one corner, children were alternately constructing a house out of cardboard blocks and knocking it down again. In another, a group was pretending to run a store and pushing around small shopping carts. In yet another, a boy attempted to give a gymnastics lesson to a friend, all but careening into nearby onlookers. Then Maureen noticed the day care instructors, calmly giving instructions and issuing casual warnings to the boisterous bunch.
How does the author reveal the theme?
The construction and knocking down of the cardboarad house helps to convey the theme of our attraction to demolition.
The number of activities going on at once contributes to the theme of the importance of new experiences for children.
The contrast between the active children and the calm day care providers helps develop a theme of the beauty of controlled chaos.
My experience with Lectonica products has led me to question the company's business and manufacturing practices. Several months after I purchased a brand-new Lectronica remote garage-door opener, my garage door began opening for no apparent reason. A repair company informed me that the item had a manufacturing defect of which Lectronica is fully aware. However, Lectronica refuses to recall the affeted units, forcing its customers to pay for the expensive repair. If you are considering purchasing a Lectronica computer, I strongly recommend you choose a different brand.
What's the author's point in comparing garage-door openers and computers?
The author is extremely disappointed with the quality of both Lectronica's computers and remote garage-door openers.
Lectronica's manufacturing practices and attitudes are likely to be the same, regardless of the type of product involved.
Computers are more complicated than garage-door openers, so a Lectronica coputer is more apt to have manufacturing defects.
