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What should be included in a introductory paragraph?
Hook; Background information; Claim (thesis)
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Should you leave any questions blank on the test?
No
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1. Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text?
It might be helpful to first consider the Western calendar which is also called the Gregorian calendar. A. It might be helpful to, first, consider the Western calendar which is also called, the Gregorian calendar. B. It might be helpful to first consider the Western calendar, which is also called the Gregorian calendar. C. It might be, helpful, to first consider the Western calendar, which is also called the Gregorian calendar. D. No change
C. It might be, helpful, to first consider the Western calendar, which is also called the Gregorian calendar.
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6. Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text?
As a child, her family moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. A. Being a child, her family moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. B. When she was a child, her family moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. C. When a child, her family moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. D. No change
C. When a child, her family moved to Cincinnati, Ohio.
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lamentable: Lia, it is lamentable that you and Derrick separated, but it has almost been a year. Don't
you think that it's about time to move on with your life?
something that causes great sadness or regret
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What should be included in a body paragraph in order?
Restate Claim (Answer); 2 Cite Evidence; 2 Explanations; Elaboration
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What should you do to prepare for your test in the 24 hours before?
Go to sleep early
Eat a good breakfast Charge laptop |
2. Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text?
accept A. except B. exception C. accepting D. No change
A. except
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7. Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text?
where being the editor of the literary magazine and earned a degree in history A. where she edited the literary magazine and earned a degree in history B. where she was the editor of the literary magazine and earning a degree in history C. where she was editing the literary magazine and earned a degree in history D. No change
A. where she edited the literary magazine and earned a degree in history
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adorn: To prepare the cafeteria for the big dance, the planning committee adorned the walls with
colorful streamers and balloons
to make something look better by adding something
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What does an argumentative essay have that informational and narrative do not? What is the sentence starter for it
Counterclaim
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What will Ms. Pendley do if she hears you went straight to sleep?
Answers may vary
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3. Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text?
was A. can be B. being C. will be D. No change
C. will be
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8. Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text?
Her first book of poetry titled Black Feeling, Black Talk was published in 1968 A. Her first book of poetry, titled Black Feeling, Black Talk, was published in 1968 B. Her first book of poetry titled Black Feeling, Black Talk was published, in 1968 C. Her first book of poetry titled, “Black Feeling, Black Talk” was published in 1968 D. No change
A. Her first book of poetry, titled Black Feeling, Black Talk, was published in 1968
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opaque: Brian attempted to see who was riding inside of the limousine, but the opaque window tinting
prevented him from getting even the slightest glimpse.
not being able to see through; not allowing light to pass through
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What should be included in a narrative essay?
Beginning; Middle; end; 1st person POV; characters; dialogue; key details from text
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What should you do when you hear 5 minutes remaining on subpart 2 and 3? (Multiple Choice)
Pick A, B, C, OR D and fill in all remaining answers
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4. Which change, if any, shows the best way to revise the underlined text?
One reason for this new interest; globalization. A. One reason for this new interest is globalization. B. One reason — for this new interest — globalization. C. One reason for this new interest, globalization. D. No change
A. One reason for this new interest is globalization.
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9. Which change, if any, shows the best way to revise the underlined text?
I believe she has taught creative writing and black studies at numerous universities. A. Did you know she has taught creative writing and black studies at numerous universities? B. She has taught creative writing and black studies at numerous universities, I am pretty sure. C. She has taught creative writing and black studies at numerous universities. D. No change
B. She has taught creative writing and black studies at numerous universities, I am pretty sure.
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parsimonious: Due to his parsimonious nature, Brian enjoys borrowing movies from the library and
copying them, buying day old bread from the bakery, and recording music from the radio even though he has a lot of money.
to be cheap or unwilling to spend to money
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What does a narrative NOT have that informational and argumentative have?
Direct evidence or quotes from the text
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What should you do when you hear 5 minutes remaining on subpart 1? (Writing)
Stop, hit enter, and write a concluding STATEMENT
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5. Which change, if any, shows the best way to revise the underlined text?
they get shown around other cultures A. they find themselves alerted to other cultures B. they are watchful about other cultures C. they experience other cultures D. No change
C. they experience other cultures
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10. Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text?
There is no higher academic honors A. There are no academic honor higher B. There is no higher academic honor C. There are no academic honors higher D. No change
C. There are no academic honors higher
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ambuscade: Ducked down in the tall grass, the warriors waited patiently on the hillside for the next
group unfortunate enough to walk through their ambuscade.
an ambush or surprise attack
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