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Unit 3: Truth and Identify Review

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 4hrs 0mins

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Class
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1.

Re-read this excerb. What is President Nixon's MAIN argument in "excerpt from President Richard M. Nixon’s News Conference: The President’s Personal Finances"?

a)

He deserves to be reelected.

b)

He has been framed by the CIA.

c)

He has been completely honest about his sources of income.

d)

His book did not earn the money that the press says it did.

2.

A writer wants to include more sensory language in her work. 

Which sentence BEST uses sensory language about snow to achieve this?

a)

It was white.

b)

It was pretty.

c)

It dazzled my eyes with brightness.

d)

It covered the lawn and the house.

3.

Maya wants to revise a sentence to create a sense of fear.

Which sentence uses precise language to best achieve the desired effect?

a)

The kitten sat in the corner.

b)

The kitten cowered in the corner.

c)

The kitten rested in the corner.

d)

The kitten was in the corner.

4.

What does this interaction between Negi and her mother in "Mami and Papi" reveal about their relationship?

She rubbed circles on my back and caressed the hair from my face. She kissed me, brushed my tears with her fingertips, and dried my nose with the towel, or the hem of her dress.

a)

Although they butt heads, Negi's mother loves her dearly.

b)

Negi and her mother have a very close relationship.

c)

Negi's mother is very indulgent and loves to spoil her daughter.

d)

Mami cannot hide the fact that of all her children, Negi is her favorite.

5.

Read the sentence from "The Night the Bed Fell."

Aunt Gracie Shoaf also had a burglar phobia, but she met it with more fortitude.

How does the word fortitude reflect Thurber's view of his Aunt Gracie's actions?

a)

It shows that Thurber thinks his aunt is too cowardly.

b)

It shows that Thurber disapproves of aunt's actions.

c)

It shows that Thurber thinks his aunt has a strong sense of humor. 

d)

It shows that Thurber is impressed with his aunt's ability to face her fears.

6.

What is the tone of this excerpt from "Homesick"?

a)

outraged

b)

humorous

c)

conflicted

d)

brave

7.

Read the passage on the left. What is the author's MAIN claim in this section?

a)

The author thinks that children don't need exposure to a diverse selection of media images.

b)

The author believes that economic pressures force the makers of children's programs to adhere to stereotypes.

c)

The author is angered by how young children have no appropriate programming to watch.

d)

The author understands that without diversity in programming, children will develop low self-esteem.

8.

Which sentence uses the word chaos correctly?

a)

The room was complete chaos after the announcement of the new class president.

b)

I felt chaos when my mom said we were moving.

c)

I wanted to chaos but I was too tired.

d)

My chaos time was worse this year than last year.

9.

Glowering is the antonym (opposite) of grinning.

Which answer choice best defines glowering?

a)

lurking 

b)

scowling

c)

staring

d)

glancing

10.

Which word correctly completes the analogy?

astronautics : spaceship :: aviation :

a)

airplane

b)

submarine

c)

submarine

d)

train

11.

Cat:feline as...

a)

Book:novel

b)

Blunder: mistake

c)

theatre: play

d)

automobile: tank

12.

Success:failure::grief:

a)

sadness

b)

loss

c)

joy

d)

wonder

13.

Which word fits this spelling pattern?

debt

subtle

doubt

a)

crumb

b)

thumbtack

c)

debtors

d)

dumb

14.

Which sentence correctly uses punctuation to separate coordinating adjectives? 

a)

Tim found an old, rusty bicycle at the salvage yard and decided to fix it.

b)

Tim found an old rusty bicycle at the salvage yard and decided to fix it.

c)

Tim found an old rusty, bicycle at the salvage yard, and decided to fix it.

d)

Tim found an old, rusty, bicycle at the salvage yard and decided to fix it.

15.

Which sentence correctly use punctuation to seperate coordinating adjectives?

a)

The sweet, small kitten was loudly meowing.

b)

The sweet small, kitten was loudly meowing.

c)

The sweet, small, kitten was loudly meowing.

d)

The sweet small kitten was loudly meowing.

16.

Read the sentence.

Rob chased the playful kitten through the house.

What is the function of the phrase through the house?

a)

It is an adverb phrase modifying chased.

b)

It is an adjective phrase modifying Rob.

c)

It is an adjective phrase modifying kitten.

d)

It is an adverb phrase modifying playful.