ELA S2 Unit 5 Review

Question 1

As they looked out on the stark landscape of the desert, they wondered how they could possibly survive in such a place

Accepted Answer

barren

Question 2

make sure that all the sources are credible before citing them in your essay.What is the best definition of credible?

Accepted Answer

trustworthy

Question 3

What do the armies’s and horses reaction to his death reveal about Petroclus In “How the Death of Patroclus ”

Accepted Answer

Patroclus was an admired warrior and man who inspired great loyalty.

Question 4

The man walked down three flights of stairs to access the subterranean railway.What is the definition of subterranean?

Accepted Answer

beneath the ground

Question 5

Which answer choice best corrects the run-on sentence?I need to study for the geography exam I need to improve my grades

Accepted Answer

I need to study for the geography exam because I need to improve my grades.

Question 6

While the fort was under siege for nine weeks, the troops' supplies ran low.What is the best definition of siege?

Accepted Answer

military blockade

Question 7

The lack of materials is an impediment to the completion of the project.What is the best definition of impediment?

Accepted Answer

obstacle

Question 8

In "Water Efficiency Strategies," what is the author&#x27;s position regarding water loss?

Accepted Answer

Water loss must be tracked to ensure water is sustainable.

Question 9

what is the author&#x27;s purpose in mentioning locations, such as Ethiopia and the Nile River?

Accepted Answer

to give a reference point to readers as to the possible location of Troy

Question 10

Refer to Stories from the: "Agamemnon's Appeal to Achilles."What is a central idea in "Agamemnon's Appeal to Achilles"?

Accepted Answer

To be respected and followed, Agamemnon should have treated Achilles fairly

Question 11

What is a central idea in "Agamemnon&#x27;s Appeal to Achilles"?

Accepted Answer

Betraying loyal friends can have serious consequences.

Question 12

Which transitional word or phrase is most appropriate for an essay that is organized chronologically?

Accepted Answer

Next,

Question 13

I need to wait for the tide to recede so I can continue my search for shells.What is the best definition of recede?

Accepted Answer

subside

Question 14

Which answer choice best corrects the fragment?Because the sun came out.sponses

Accepted Answer

I went outside to play because the sun came out.

Question 15

what is the author&#x27;s purpose in mentioning the wooden horse&#x27;s presence elsewhere in cul

Accepted Answer

to show how a war tactic in literature became an internationally recognizab

Question 16

In "Water Efficiency Strategies," what is the author&#x27;s position regarding accounting for water?

Accepted Answer

Water suppliers should monitor their customers&#x27; water

Question 17

In "Water Efficiency Strategies," what is the author&#x27;s perspective regarding the WaterSense program?

Accepted Answer

that WaterSense is a worthwhile program for maintaining water efficiency.

Question 18

Which answer best corrects the sentence fragment?If you want to go to the movies. Do your chores.

Accepted Answer

If you want to go to the movies, you need to do your chores.

Question 19

Which answer best corrects the sentence fragment?He ate a snack. While studying at his desk.

Accepted Answer

He ate a snack while studying at his desk.

Question 20

He knew that he could not avoid his fate no matter what choice he made.What is the best definition of fate?

Accepted Answer

predetermined future

Question 21

Which transitional words or phrases are most appropriate for an essay organized by cause and effect?

Accepted Answer

So then,

Question 22

In "Homer: The Poet for All Ages," how did Homer's stories affect the people of his time?esponses

Accepted Answer

No one knows for certain if Homer wrote the stories he performed.

Question 23

Which transitional word or phrase is most appropriate in an essay that is organized chronologically?

Accepted Answer

Afterward,

Question 24

what is the author&#x27;s purpose in telling the story of Troy&#x27;s defeat in the Trojan War?

Accepted Answer

to explain the importance of the city of Troy in Greek mythology

Question 25

The detective continued his search to uncover the truth.What is the best definition of uncover?

Accepted Answer

expose

Question 26

Which answer choice best corrects the fragment?With him every Thursday afternoon.

Accepted Answer

I go with him every Thursday afternoon.

Question 27

"Agamemnon's Appeal to Achilles."hat is a central idea in "Agamemnon's Appeal to Achilles"?

Accepted Answer

Safety and happiness are more valuable than fame and glory.

Question 28

I was incredulous when I found out that I won the art competition; I didn't think I had a chance!

Accepted Answer

unbelieving

Question 29

In "Homer: The Poet for All Ages," how do the gods interact with humans?

Accepted Answer

The gods support or antagonize humans according to their feelings.

Question 30

Which answer choice best corrects the fragment?Be careful. When you back out of the driveway.

Accepted Answer

Be careful when you back out of the driveway.

ELA S2 Unit 5 Review

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ELA S2 Unit 5 Review

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