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English 2 Edgenuity Review Semester 1
English 2 Edgenuity Review Semester 1
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1
Which sentence contains a dependent clause?
I always wondered how Tiijen managed to win the race
Barges are slow-moving vessels mostly used to move freight.
Jaime showed me how to throw a curveball.
Alyssa is graduating next year, and so is my sister
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Which group is MOST LIKELY planning to participate in a formal discussion?
Students meeting to discuss plans for the championship football game
Public-policy planners meeting to discuss changes to a state health program
Science fiction fans meeting to discuss their favorite books and movies
Bird-watching enthusiasts meeting to discuss their favorite national parks
3
Which key words would NOT be effective to find research on the development of potential cures for human aging?
old AND age AND research AND remedy
aging AND research AND cure
aging AND cure AND potential AND research AND humans
old AND research
4
What is falling action in a story?
A series of occurrences that unfold after the climax
The end of the story, when all problems are resolved
The introduction of the setting and the main characters
A conflict in which characters face their opposition
5
Which of the following statements is NOT true of realistic fiction?
The conflicts are common problems with believable outcomes
The theme provides relatable messages about everyday life.
The characters are historical figures or people living today
The setting is an environment that reflects the real world as it is
6
How does the symbol of the coal miner work to create meaning?
The coal miner symbolizes the fossil fuel energy used to power the device
The coal miner symbolizes the green energy used to create electricity
The coal miner symbolizes jobs lost by books being printed online
The coal miner symbolizes the hard work that went into creating the device
7
In a discussion, a successful presenter distinguishes between fact and opinion. Unlike opinions, the facts are:
objective
subjective
changeable
personal
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a formal discussion?
It requires preparation in the form of research or review
It uses specialized, subject-specific language
It uses casual language and slang terms
It is led in a methodical and procedural way
9
Where is the BEST place to find complete information about the sources in a research paper using MLA citation format?
In the citations within the paper
In the works cited at the end of the paper
In the conclusion of the paper
In the introduction of the paper
10
Which rules must be followed for an MLA citation to be correct?
The complete citation must be added to the works cited page
The author's name can be placed before the quotation or in parentheses
Both opening and closing quotation marks must be used when quoting the text
The author's name, if it is known, must be included
11
What is the most likely meaning of the metaphor in this sentence?
Amit is a strong swimmer, and he is thinking of rivers
Amit's thoughts are confused and contradictory.
Amit's thoughts come smoothly like water flowing in a river
Amit is a quick thinker, fast to come up with an answer.
12
What is the best definition of the term "characterization"?
The way an author presents a character to readers
The way readers perceive a character based on the author's description
The set of personality traits that describe a fictional character
The set of physical traits that describe a fictional character
13
When should a student writing a research paper directly quote a research text instead of paraphrasing or summarizing it?
When the words quoted are specific and unique
When a paragraph does not yet have a direct quote
When a summary or paraphrase would take too long to write
When the person quoted is an expert in his or her field
14
How does the verb phrase "ran after" compare to the phrase "raced after"?
It is less vivid
It is less general
It is more vivid
It is more specific
15
Which in-text citation is correctly formatted in MLA style?
(Smith 2015)
(Smith, p. 179)
(Smith 179)
(Smith, 2015)
16
Look at the citation for the excerpt. It comes from a printed book. To properly follow MLA format, what is still needed?
Add a citation after each sentence in the essay
Place an end quotation mark after the end parenthesis
Remove the reference to the name of the doctor
Include a page number after the author's name
17
What is the cartoonist's purpose in this cartoon?
To make people laugh at a play on words
To convince people that beetles are damaging to trees
To convince people that fungal bands are dangerous for beetles
To make people believe that longhorn beetles hate fungi
18
Based on context clues in the passage, what is the most likely meaning of distraught?
agitated
earnest
Tardy
doubtful
19
What is the best definition of satire?
Writing that employs irony to amuse or entertain readers
Writing that juxtaposes expectations with outcomes that surprise
writing that uses ridicule to draw attention to an issue or make a point
Writing that says the opposite of what is meant to express anger
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Which choice BEST replaces "scarier" to make the language more formal and objective?
more suspenseful
more terrifying
more concerning
more frightening
