Which of the following is NOT a purpose of writing?

To build our nation's libraries

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Choose the best example of paraphrasing for: "The acquisition of goods was imperative."

It was very important to get the materials they needed.

The phrase "in vain" means:

to do something knowing you won't get the outcome you want

When providing strong quote analysis, context for the quote consists of:

Where, who, to whom, about what

The best definition of the word "reconciliation" is:

the restoration of friendly relations.

Choose the example that provides context clues:

Give your money, your crowns and pounds and guineas, away.

The word "contradictory" means:

opposing or inconsistent statements

A dependent clause is a:

partial sentence that needs a full sentence to make sense.

Choose the example with the dependent clause:

After the opera, they went out for ice cream.

The "connotation" of a word qualifies:

the feelings or ideas associated with word.

The prefix pro- means "in favor of" and the root word -strate means "level." Define prostrate:

lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward

Choose the example with the dependent clause:

Sticking to the plan, there was no chance they would fail.

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1
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of writing?
To sway or convince one's opinions
To entertain an audience
To inform individuals on a topic
To build our nation's libraries
2
Choose the independent clause:
They are.
You could choose.
Fight or flight.
Or freeze.
3
How ready are you for the quiz tomorrow?
So ready!
Soo ready!!
Soooo ready!!!!
Sooo ready!!!
4
A stanza is poetry is the same as what in nonfiction writing?
a paragraph
a line
a syllable
a sentence
5
Choose the best example of paraphrasing for: "The acquisition of goods was imperative."
The parents made sure that they had enough food to eat.
They needed to acquisition the goods, it was imperative.
It was very important to get the materials they needed.
It was imperative that they were good at the acquisition.
6
The phrase "in vain" means:
to do something over & over again, expecting the same result
to say God's name
to do something knowing you won't get the outcome you want
to do something that will be harmful to you
7
When providing strong quote analysis, context for the quote consists of:
Where, to whom, when, how
Where, who, why, about what
Where, who, to whom, about what
Where, how, why, and when
8
A synonym for "disgust" is:
wary
mournful
impetuous
aversion
9
To "paraphrase" means to:
provide a direct quote.
synthesize a quote.
analyze a quote.
put a quote in your own words.
10
A synonym for "infatuation" is:
exasperation
obsession
expression
compassion
11
The best definition of the word "reconciliation" is:
the recommendation of strategies.
the release of information.
the restoration of friendly relations.
the reputation of an individual.
12
Choose the independent clause:
It was slick.
Black as night.
Thin, yet dangerous.
The ice on the road.
13
Choose the example that provides context clues:
Give your money, your crowns and pounds and guineas, away.
The narrator in "The Tell-Tale Heart" said he had sagacity.
The adulation was prolific.
This tells me the meaning of this word.
14
The word "contradictory" means:
frivolous or ridiculous statements
defiant or obtuse statements
opposing or inconsistent statements
similar or consistent statements
15
A dependent clause is a:
full sentence that needs to be separated with a semicolon.
full sentence that can stand all on its own.
partial sentence that needs a full sentence to make sense.
a partial sentence that can stand all on its own.
16
If I do not know the definition of a word during a test, I should...
use context clues to help me.
think about it for a very long time.
look it up.
take a wild guess.
17
Choose the example with the dependent clause:
They tied to the boat to the dock and left to go swimming.
After the opera, they went out for ice cream.
The writing is on the wall.
She shimmied into her shoes and out the door.
18
The "connotation" of a word qualifies:
the meaning associated with a word.
how a word sounds.
the feelings or ideas associated with word.
how a word looks.
19
The prefix pro- means "in favor of" and the root word -strate means "level." Define prostrate:
preferring the most equal of circumstances
making sure that two ingredients are completely equal
thinking clearly about subjects that one finds important
lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward
20
Choose the example with the dependent clause:
I don't think so.
Apple pie a la mode is my favorite dessert.
Running, jogging, and skipping are all alternatives.
Sticking to the plan, there was no chance they would fail.

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