Which quotation from "Grounded" is a detail likely to be revealed only from the author's point of view about the car?

"I felt sick at the thought of Grandma giving up her car." (8)

Coordinate adjectives can do all of the following"

be separated by a comma, use the word "and" between them, the order can be reversed

All proper nouns have these in common:

start with a capital letter, are specific to a person, place, thing, or belief

Which phrase below, from the previous slide, is an example of weighted words that try to make the reader FEEL?

paid back with an impossibly optimistic smile

Which of the following is an accurate statement about Grandma Sofia's car in "Grounded"?

It is a symbol of independence for Grandma Sofia.

Which of the following best states the CONTRAST developed between the characters' perspective in "Two Kinds"?

"...unlike my mother, I did not believe I could be anything I wanted." (80)

Determine the correct meaning of GENERATION in this sentence: My solar panels have increased generation in the summer.

the act of creation or production

What do the weighted words most clearly reveal about Laura's (the author) point of view?

Laura wants to emphasize the impact Maurice had on herself & his OWN life.

Which sentence(s) has/have a transition?

After I had the piano tuned, I opened the lid and touched the keys., Every Monday, Laura and Maurice had dinner together., Whenever someone tells me how lucky he is to have met me, I correct them., My parents, however, were concerted that she was getting too old to drive.

Which sentence has a proper noun?

She feels that Maurice has given her one of the greatest gifts.

Which sentence(s) has/have an adverb?

He gradually added more notes and running trills., I did pick up the basics pretty quickly.

Which sentence has coordinating adjectives?

They became devoted, lifelong friends.

Which sentence has cumulative adjectives?

I heard my mother and her friend both taking in a loud bragging tone.

Which statement best summarizes Tyler Jackson's point of view in "A Simple Act"?

The author admires their relationship.

Which of the following the the most reasonable inference you can make about the traits of Jing Mei in "Two Kinds"?

Jing Mei is strong-willed, even if it is unhelpful.

Which statement from the text best supports Tyler Jackson's point of view in "A Simple Act"?

The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.

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Savvas Generations: Part 1 Test Review

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1
Which quotation from "Grounded" is a detail likely to be revealed only from the author's point of view about the car?
"My parents, however, were concerned that she was getting too old..." (5)
"I felt sick at the thought of Grandma giving up her car." (8)
"I was often grounded for the smallest things." (9)
"El pasado is el pasado," she told me. (2)
2
Coordinate adjectives can do all of the following"
be separated by a comma
should not have a comma
use the word "and" between them
the order can be reversed
3
Which word is a common noun?
memory
Manhattan
she
Jing Mei
4
All proper nouns have these in common:
have quotation marks around them
are descriptive words
start with a capital letter
are specific to a person, place, thing, or belief
5
Which phrase below, from the previous slide, is an example of weighted words that try to make the reader FEEL?
paid back with an impossibly optimistic smile
by Maurice with more genuine appreciation
Every meal, every shirt, every bike or toothbrush, was matched
My relationship with him is [what] I am most proud of
6
Which of the following is an accurate statement about Grandma Sofia's car in "Grounded"?
It is a symbol of independence for Grandma Sofia.
It is a beautiful car that she should gift to the author.
It is a symbol of being old and should be in a garage.
It is a bad idea for Grandma Sofia to be driving it.
7
Which of the following best states the CONTRAST developed between the characters' perspective in "Two Kinds"?
"...unlike my mother, I did not believe I could be anything I wanted." (80)
"If she had as much talent as temper, she would be famous now." (33)
"Over the next year, I praticed like this, dutifully in my own way." (44)
"I felt the shame of my [parents] as they sat stiffly..." (56)
8
Determine the correct meaning of GENERATION in this sentence: My solar panels have increased generation in the summer.
a group of individuals belonging to a specific category at the same time
the act of creation or production
developed from a common ancestor
one complete life cycle of a species
9
What do the weighted words most clearly reveal about Laura's (the author) point of view?
Laura wishes that Maurice knew how important he is to her life.
Laura wishes that her time with Maurice had been more focused on her needs.
Laura wants to emphasize the impact Maurice had on herself & his OWN life.
Laura wants to emphasize that she loves Maurice with all her heart.
10
Which sentence(s) has/have a transition?
After I had the piano tuned, I opened the lid and touched the keys.
Every Monday, Laura and Maurice had dinner together.
Whenever someone tells me how lucky he is to have met me, I correct them.
My parents, however, were concerted that she was getting too old to drive.
11
Which sentence has a proper noun?
Could she commit to being there for him even when she didn't feel like it?
She feels that Maurice has given her one of the greatest gifts.
Her memory of their trip is a favorite one.
They arranged to meet again next week on the same day.
12
Which sentence(s) has/have an adverb?
The part I liked to practice was the fancy courtsey.
He gradually added more notes and running trills.
I daydreamed about being somewhere else, about being someone esle.
I did pick up the basics pretty quickly.
13
Which sentence has coordinating adjectives?
Laura wrote an unforgettable memoir.
His warm good nature inspired many listeners.
They became devoted, lifelong friends.
The book teachers many valuable life lessons.
14
Which sentence has cumulative adjectives?
I heard my mother and her friend both taking in a loud bragging tone.
She said it as if to announce a fact that could never be disproved.
The room was quiety, except for Old Chong who was beaming and shouting.
Waverly looked at me and shrugged her shoulders.
15
Which statement best summarizes Tyler Jackson's point of view in "A Simple Act"?
The author hopes Laura has kids.
The author admires their relationship.
The author wishes their relationship was better.
The author is saddened by Maurice's childhood.
16
Which of the following the the most reasonable inference you can make about the traits of Jing Mei in "Two Kinds"?
Jing Mei is disobedient and rude.
Jing Mei is a talented prodigy and proves it.
Jing Mei is strong-willed, even if it is unhelpful.
Jing Mei is obedient and caring toward her mother.
17
Which statement from the text best supports Tyler Jackson's point of view in "A Simple Act"?
But something drew Laura back to the boy.
He has a family of his own, and his children are all fond of "Aunt Laurie."
The two continued sharing dinner every Monday, and a close bond formed...
The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.
18
Cumulative adjectives are separated by commas?
False
True

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