Options For Youth English 9/10 Diagnostic

1.

Entertain

Persuade

Express feelings

Inform

RC 2.8

Explanation

RC 2.8

2. The subheadings "History" and "Temperament" are clues that the author's primary purpose was to

Inform or explain

Persuade

Entertain

Express feelings

RC 2.8

Explanation

RC 2.8

3. The imagery in lines 25-26 appeals to which sense?

Sight

Smell

Touch

Hearing

LRA 3.7

Explanation

LRA 3.7

4. Choose the correct way to punctuate the transition in sentence 6.

However, owning a horse is cheaper, better for your health, and much more enjoyable than owning a car.

However owning, a horse is cheaper, better for your health, and much more enjoyable than owning a car.

However owning a horse, is cheaper, better for your health, and much more enjoyable than owning a car.

However owning a horse is cheaper, better for your health and much more enjoyable, than owning a car.

WC 1.4

Explanation

WC 1.4

5. Based on the excerpt, which character trait best describes the narrator?

Determined

Apprehensive

Generous

Conceited

LRA 3.4

Explanation

LRA 3.4

6. In the climax of the story, the narrator

Walks through the crowded schoolyard

Talks to Margarita about Senora Arallano

Debates whether to show her ability

Memorizes the names of Inca rulers

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Explanation

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7. Use correct grammar to choose the proper punctuation for sentence 7.

These boys jump into the water; and they surface on the other side of a big rock.

These boys jump into the water; They surface on the other side of a big rock.

These boys jump into the water, and they surface on the other side of a big rock.

These boys jump into the water, they surface on the other side of a big rock.

WC 1.4

Explanation

WC 1.4

8. Sentence 18 supports the key point of the thesis statement because it

Explains that the beach is a safe place for mothers and sons

Demonstrates Jerry's growing independence and maturity

Shows Jerry's determination to swim through the tunnel

Illustrates that Jerry's mother is overprotective

RC 2.8

Explanation

RC 2.8

9. The coordinating conjunction that can best combine sentences 22 and 23 is

But

And

Or

So

WC 1.3

Explanation

WC 1.3

10. Answer the following quesiton about BOTH poems: what theme do the two poems share?

Determination helps you develop a strong character.

The natural world has a great influence on human activities.

Children often learn best when allowed to explore on their own.

Actual events often exceed people's expectations.

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Explanation

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11. Monitor your understanding of lines 13–15. In the winter, snowy owls

Change their diet because lemmings are harder to catch

Stop eating mammals and mostly eat plants

Hunt exclusively at night to avoid predators

Travel across the tundra with hares and ptarm

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Explanation

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12. Choose the correct way to punctuate the transition in sentence 25.

In addition to coordination riding a horse requires balance, and flexibility.

In addition to coordination, riding a horse requires balance and flexibility.

In addition to coordination riding a horse, requires balance and flexibility.

In addition, to coordination riding a horse requires balance and flexibility.

WC 1.4

Explanation

WC 1.4

13. The description of the wind in line 16 appeals to which sense?

Hearing

Sight

Touch

Smell

LRA 3.7

Explanation

LRA 3.7

14. In line 10, the phrase "when the world is puddle-wonderful" reveals the poet's

Belief that water is necessary for survival

Preference for summer over winter

Concern about children playing in the rain

Love of the rains of springtime

LRA 3.11

Explanation

LRA 3.11

15. The narrator's claim that the book is too difficult for her is ironic because the

Narrator dislikes reading and is only pretending to be unable to read it

Reader realizes that the narrator is embarrassed by her inability to read it

Man intentionally chose a book he knew would be too difficult for her

Reader knows that she can read it but that the man is unaware of her ability

LRA 3.8

Explanation

LRA 3.8

16. Which character trait best describes Babette?

Confused

Eager

Forgiving

Bitter

LRA 3.4

Explanation

LRA 3.4

17. Which phrase contains an example of sensory language?

"The average horse costs less to buy"

"you can pay well over $8,000"

"when it comes to your health"

"thick clop-clop of the horse's hooves"

LRA 3.7

Explanation

LRA 3.7

18. What is the connotation of the word danced in line 9?

Reliable

Humble

Intelligent

Excited

WA 1.2

Explanation

WA 1.2

19. Directions: Read the following selection. Then answer the questions that follow.

Depressing

Mysterious

Awkward

Somber

LRA 3.11

Explanation

LRA 3.11

20. Which context clues from Owls Aren't Wise and Bats Aren't Blind give you a clue to the meaning of dynamics in line 32?

Canada and the United States

Reference to lemming

Much remains

Lemming/snowy owl relationship

WA 1.1

Explanation

WA 1.1

21. Which question would best help you narrow research on the construction of Central Park?

How many people visited Central Park in 1859?

When was the Central Park Zoo first built?

What resources were needed to build Central Park?

Which roadways run through Central Park?

RC 2.3; WS 1.3

Explanation

RC 2.3; WS 1.3

22. The Latin word root ver means "turn." In line 53 of Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds, the word versatile means able to

Bend with ease

Change direction

Roll over often

Perform many roles

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Explanation

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23. Choose the best way to rewrite sentence 12 using more precise words.

Jerry goes back to the place where he's staying and waits for his mother to come home from the beach.

Jerry returns to the vacation villa and waits impatiently for his mother to come home from the beach.

Jerry returns to the place where he's staying and waits a lot for his mother to come home.

WS 1.2; WS 1.9; WC 1.3

Explanation

WS 1.2; WS 1.9; WC 1.3

24. The best way to evaluate the validity of this source is to

Read short stories written about Central Park

Research in other sources to verify the facts

Read other articles written by the same author

Research the history of New York City architecture

WS 1.5; WS 2.3

Explanation

WS 1.5; WS 2.3

25.

The warmth of the tent makes the narrator feel peaceful and sleepy

Communication between climbers is easy despite the blaring wind.

Sleeping bags are close together and oxygen is scarce.

The narrator feels comfortable despite the cramped and hazardous conditions.

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Explanation

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26.

Repetition

Parallelism

Analogy

Rhetorical question

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Explanation

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27.

Detached

Curious

Hesitant

Gleeful

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Explanation

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28. The author's two purposes in writing this essay were to

Persuade and entertain

Inform and entertain

Persuade and express feelings

Express feelings and entertain

RC 2.8

Explanation

RC 2.8

29. Which statement is most likely to be written by both authors?

Dog buyers should do research before purchasing a puppy.

German Shepherds are likely to live longer than Labradors.

The traditions of dog breeding should be rigorously maintained.

Mixed-breed dogs are typically more intelligent than purebred dogs.

Both authors are likely to agree on the statement "Dog buyers should do research before purchasing a puppy" because it is a responsible and important step in ensuring that the buyer is well-informed and prepared for the responsibilities of owning a dog. This statement promotes the idea of making informed decisions and considering the needs and characteristics of the specific breed or type of dog before making a purchase.

Explanation

Both authors are likely to agree on the statement "Dog buyers should do research before purchasing a puppy" because it is a responsible and important step in ensuring that the buyer is well-informed and prepared for the responsibilities of owning a dog. This statement promotes the idea of making informed decisions and considering the needs and characteristics of the specific breed or type of dog before making a purchase.

30. The Greek word root aesthet means "sense" or "perception." What does aesthetically mean in line 41 of "Dogs Like Us"?

Having to do with smell

Appealing to sense of sight

Seeming to sound familiar

Relating to sense of touch

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Explanation

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31. Which sentence in the second paragraph uses a tone that is not appropriate for a literary analysis?

Sentence 6

Sentence 7

Sentence 8

Sentence 9

WS 1.1; WS 1.9

Explanation

WS 1.1; WS 1.9

32. Choose the best way to rewrite sentence 10 using more precise words.

Jerry then begins to instantly whimper, showing his nature.

Jerry then begins to cry a lot, showing his nature.

Jerry then begins to cry aloud, showing his real nature.

Jerry then begins to wail, revealing his childlike nature.

WS 1.2; WS 1.9; WC 1.3

Explanation

WS 1.2; WS 1.9; WC 1.3

33. Which context clues from Owls Aren't Wise and Bats Aren't Blind give you a clue to the meaning of diurnally in line 7?

Hunting

Great surprise

Daylight

High Arctic

WA 1.1

Explanation

WA 1.1

34. The main conflict in this story takes place between the narrator and

Margarita Martinez

Her parents

Senora Arellano

Herself

LRA 3.3

Explanation

LRA 3.3

35.

Were not always as popular as they currently are

Are excellent at performing tasks that require being in water

Were originally from Newfoundland, not Labrador

Have undergone many changes to become the breed seen today

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Explanation

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36. The choice of the word wheels in sentence 16 is inappropriate because the

Tone of the paragraph is too formal for a slang term

Reader may not know that wheels means the same as car

Writer has a more neutral attitude about cars than the word suggests

Word may have negative connotations for some readers

WA 1.1; WC 1.2

Explanation

WA 1.1; WC 1.2

37. The Greek word root bio means "life," and the Greek word root mech means "machine." In line 44 of "Dogs Like Us," the word biomechanical relates to the way that

Species interact

Structures are built

Living things move

Engines operate

The word "biomechanical" is derived from the Greek word roots "bio" meaning "life" and "mech" meaning "machine." Therefore, in the context of the passage, "biomechanical" refers to the way that living things move.

Explanation

The word "biomechanical" is derived from the Greek word roots "bio" meaning "life" and "mech" meaning "machine." Therefore, in the context of the passage, "biomechanical" refers to the way that living things move.

38.

Confusing

Outrageous

Threatening

Gloomy

LRA 3.7

Explanation

LRA 3.7

39. Use context clues in lines 1–3 from Owls Aren't Wise and Bats Aren't Blind to decide what it means to do something by stealth.

Using force

Showing emotion

Very quickly

With great speed

WA 1.1

Explanation

WA 1.1

40.

Sentence 1

Sentence 2

Sentence 3

Sentence 4

RC 2.8

Explanation

RC 2.8

41. The fact that the mackerel are "glittering" inline 44 suggests that they symbolize

An unknown force

The danger of nature

A desirable object

The power of sunlight

LRA 3.7

Explanation

LRA 3.7

42. What opposing argument does the author anticipate in lines 34–44?

Purebred dogs are more likely to be free of health problems.

Changes in the German shepherd have improved its ability to spring forward.

The standards of the American Kennel Club are subjective.

Potential buyers must consider many factors before purchasing a dog.

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Explanation

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43. The old man is characterized mainly by the

Expressions that cross his face

Force with which he hauls in the net

Directions he yells to the younger fisher

Patience he shows toward the conger eel

LRA 3.4

Explanation

LRA 3.4

44.

A large group of Acadians settled in Louisiana.

New Orleans was the center of Creole culture.

The lives of rural people followed natural rhythms.

Festive parties followed the sugar cane harvest.

LRA 3.12

Explanation

LRA 3.12

45. The poet's style in "Mowing" can be characterized by his use of

Frequent similes and sensory language

Contractions and slang words

Witty humor and sarcastic tone

Elaborate sentences and formal diction

LRA 3.11

Explanation

LRA 3.11

46. The writers of "Dogs Like Us" and Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds have different perspectives about the

Personalities of some dog breeds

Lineage of some dog breeds

Upkeep of some dog breeds

Effectiveness of breed standards

RC 2.4

Explanation

RC 2.4

47. Choose the correct way to rewrite sentences 5 and 6 as one sentence containing one independent clause and one subordinate clause.

Exploring alone one day, Jerry learns about the tunnel by watching some older boys swimming in a rocky bay.

WC 1.1; WC 1.2; WC 1.3

Explanation

WC 1.1; WC 1.2; WC 1.3

48. Choose the best way to vary the sentence structures in sentences 19 and 20.

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Explanation

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49. Which statement best describes the mood in lines 4–54?

The powerful language creates an optimistic mood.

Discussion of eating and sleeping creates a hypnotic mood.

The rapid succession of dialogue creates a mood of confusion.

Repeated questioning creates a mood of uncertainty.

LRA 3.11

Explanation

LRA 3.11

50. In lines 6–9, the speaker uses a metaphor to compare children's activities to

The balloonman's whistle

Puddles of water

The actions of pirates

Sets of marbles

LRA 3.7

Explanation

LRA 3.7

51. Choose the best way to revise sentence 32 using an adjective clause introduced by a relative pronoun.

Drivers who long for the open road seldom find it.

If drivers look for the open road, they seldom find it.

Drivers long for the open road, but they rarely f ind it.

Although drivers may long for the open road, they rarely find it.

WC 1.1; WC 1.2

Explanation

WC 1.1; WC 1.2

52. Use correct grammar to choose the proper punctuation for sentence 14.

The story states that Jerry "nagged and pestered and pestered until she went with him to a shop."

The story states that Jerry, "nagged and pestered and pestered until she went with him to a shop."

The story states that Jerry, "nagged and pestered and pestered until she went with him to a shop".

The story states that Jerry: "nagged and pestered and pestered until she went with him to a shop."

WC 1.4

Explanation

WC 1.4

53.

I would rather have a horse

Have a horse

On my sixteenth

On my sixteenth birthday

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Explanation

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54.

Maintain a lawn properly

Idle away an afternoon

Keep snakes away from crops

Make hay from the cuttings

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Explanation

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55.

The Guide gives useful directions tovi sitors who wish to reach the park and see the efficient and admirable project.

WC 1.5

Explanation

WC 1.5

56. Based on the Historical Background, you can likely tell that Maman-Nainaine and Babette

Own a plantation in New Orleans

Live in the eighteenth century

Fight in a war against Britain

Have French-speaking ancestors

LRA 3.12

Explanation

LRA 3.12

57. Which precise adjective would best replace bad in sentence 33?

Poor

Disagreeable

Unpleasant

Dense

WS 1.2; WS 1.9; WC 1.3

Explanation

WS 1.2; WS 1.9; WC 1.3