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English Language Arts, Civics, and U.S. History
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English Language Arts, Civics, and U.S. History
English Language Arts, Civics, and U.S. History
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1
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Which word class describes a noun?
Answer
An adjective describes a noun.
2
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Which parts of speech can an adverb describe?
Answer
An adverb describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
3
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How does a preposition connect words within a sentence?
Answer
It connects a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to other words to show relationships such as time, place, direction, or spatial position.
4
Question
In “She reads a book,” which word is the direct object?
Answer
“Book” is the direct object receiving the verb’s action.
5
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How does a pronoun help avoid repetition?
Answer
A pronoun takes the place of a noun, such as using “he” instead of repeating a person’s name.
6
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What does a possessive form communicate about a noun?
Answer
It shows ownership, possession, or a close relationship with another word.
7
Question
Which two elements make a complete sentence?
Answer
A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate.
8
Question
How does an imperative sentence function?
Answer
It gives a direct command, makes a request, offers advice, or provides an instruction.
9
Question
How do “lie” and “lay” differ in usage?
Answer
“Lie” means to recline or rest yourself; “lay” means to place an object down.
10
Question
How does literal language differ from figurative language?
Answer
Literal language uses words according to their exact dictionary definitions. Figurative language uses comparisons, symbols, or exaggeration to convey a deeper or different meaning.
11
Question
How does a simile compare unlike things?
Answer
A simile compares two unlike things using “like” or “as.”
12
Question
How does personification change the description of an object?
Answer
It gives human-like qualities to non-human objects.
13
Question
What sound pattern characterizes assonance in nearby words?
Answer
Assonance repeats similar or identical vowel sounds in nearby words with different consonant sounds.
14
Question
How does dramatic irony create a difference in knowledge?
Answer
The notes identify dramatic irony as a type of irony, but do not explain its specific knowledge difference.
15
Question
Which poetic form consists of fourteen lines in iambic pentameter?
Answer
A sonnet is a traditional fourteen-line poem written in iambic pentameter.
16
Question
How is a rhymed couplet recognized in a poem?
Answer
It is a pair of successive lines that end in words sharing the same sound, usually with similar length and rhythm.
17
Question
Which word root means “book” or “scroll”?
Answer
Biblio.
18
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Which prefix means “under,” “below,” or “lesser”?
Answer
Sub-.
19
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How does an epigraph differ from an epigram?
Answer
An epigraph is a short quotation placed at the beginning of a work to set its theme or tone. An epigram is a short, clever remark expressing one idea, often with humor, irony, or satire.
20
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Which author wrote “The Old Man and the Sea”?
Answer
Ernest Hemingway.
21
Question
Which character quests for vengeance against Moby Dick?
Answer
Captain Ahab, the Pequod’s captain, pursues vengeance against the whale and destroys himself in that quest.
22
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How does “Grass” present the aftermath of human conflict?
Answer
Carl Sandburg’s poem personifies grass while exploring human conflict, mass graves, and society’s tendency to forget war’s tragedies.
23
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Which novel follows Jethro Creighton during the Civil War?
Answer
“Across Five Aprils” follows Jethro Creighton growing up on a farm in southern Illinois during the American Civil War.
24
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Which literary work is narrated by Death in Nazi Germany?
Answer
“The Book Thief,” a historical novel set in Nazi Germany.
25
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Which work recounts Helen Keller’s early life and breakthrough with her teacher?
Answer
“The Story of My Life,” Helen Keller’s autobiography.
26
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What does the Electoral College do in presidential elections?
Answer
It is a body of elected people who vote for the president and vice president for their state.
27
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How is a budget different from a deficit?
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A budget is a maximum amount set to be spent on an operation. A deficit occurs when spending exceeds income and borrowing is needed.
28
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How does GDP measure a country’s economy?
Answer
Gross Domestic Product is the monetary value of all production within a country’s borders.
29
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How does a markup contribute to a seller’s profit?
Answer
A markup is the amount added to an item’s final selling price to make a profit.
30
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What distinguishes a trade deficit from a trade surplus?
Answer
A trade deficit occurs when a country buys more goods and services from other nations than it sells to them. The stated trade balance is total exports minus total imports; a negative result is a deficit.