24. Vocabulary and Grammar
Based on your understanding of the Greek prefix mono-, what does monotoneMOST LIKELY mean? (1 point) (1 point)
speech that has no meaning
speech that has only one pitch
speech that varies in tone
speech that is delivered rapidly
25. The Greek root matri- means “mother.” Which of the following is the best definition of the word matriarchy? (1 point) (1 point)
a society in which women are oppressed
a branch of social studies that examines female leaders
a system or government ruled by women
a family system in which there is only a mother
26. Which of the following legal terms means “a document that contains the written testimony of a witness”? (1 point) (1 point)
contempt
prosecution
perjure
deposition
27. Which of these words that originate from Greek mythology BEST completes this sentence? (1 point)
The ________ wrestler easily overpowered his lanky opponent. (1 point)
tantalizing
titanic
narcissistic
martial
28. Which pronoun BEST completes this sentence? (1 point)
Jacob is deceitful, but Maria is more deceptive than ________. (1 point)
he
she
him
her
29. Which describes the BEST way to correct the sentence below? (1 point)
Sure I would like to go to the movies with you after school on Friday! (1 point)
add a comma after movies
add a comma after Sure
add a comma after you
add a comma after school
30. Which describes the MAIN purpose of a job portfolio? (1 point) (1 point)
to highlight one’s qualifications and experience for prospective employers
to list the skills and qualifications required to perform a particular job
to keep a record of jobs that one has held in the past
to organize work samples that one has compiled over the years
31. Reading Comprehension
Read this brief selection from a drama. Then answer the questions that follow.
MARISSA [excitedly]: The concert starts in an hour, Sam. We have to get a move on! I’m glad Mom and Dad are letting us go. I thought trying to convince them would be like trying to convince Danforth of the witches’ innocence in The Crucible.
SAMANTHA: OK, two things—one, it is really sad that you’re thinking about English at a time like this! And, two, we’ve proven to Mom and Dad that we’re responsible, so why wouldn’t they say yes? OK, I’m ready. [SAMANTHA pulls on her coat, pops in some earphones, and the two girls walk downstairs.]
MARISSA: Let’s make sure we have everything. Car keys, sunglasses, purse. The tickets are on the table by the door. Grab them on the way out, Sam. I’m going to start the car, all right? [MARISSA exits without waiting for a response.]
SAMANTHA [pulls the earbuds from her ears] What did you say, Marissa? [mutters to herself] Hope it wasn’t important. [SAMANTHA grabs her purse and rushes out the door, leaving the tickets sitting on the table.]
MARISSA [to SAMANTHA in the car]: All right! We’ve got everything. Let’s get to the concert!
Based on the dialogue in the play, what can you infer about Marissa? (1 point) (1 point)
She is very well read.
She likes to procrastinate.
She is intimidated by her sister.
She used to be irresponsible.
32. Reading Comprehension
Read this brief selection from a drama. Then answer the questions that follow.
MARISSA [excitedly]: The concert starts in an hour, Sam. We have to get a move on! I’m glad Mom and Dad are letting us go. I thought trying to convince them would be like trying to convince Danforth of the witches’ innocence in The Crucible.
SAMANTHA: OK, two things—one, it is really sad that you’re thinking about English at a time like this! And, two, we’ve proven to Mom and Dad that we’re responsible, so why wouldn’t they say yes? OK, I’m ready. [SAMANTHA pulls on her coat, pops in some earphones, and the two girls walk downstairs.]
MARISSA: Let’s make sure we have everything. Car keys, sunglasses, purse. The tickets are on the table by the door. Grab them on the way out, Sam. I’m going to start the car, all right? [MARISSA exits without waiting for a response.]
SAMANTHA [pulls the earbuds from her ears] What did you say, Marissa? [mutters to herself] Hope it wasn’t important. [SAMANTHA grabs her purse and rushes out the door, leaving the tickets sitting on the table.]
MARISSA [to SAMANTHA in the car]: All right! We’ve got everything. Let’s get to the concert!
What MOST LIKELY motivates the girls’ parents to let them go to the concert? (1 point) (1 point)
love
trust
fear
loyalty
33. Reading Comprehension
Read this brief selection from a drama. Then answer the questions that follow.
MARISSA [excitedly]: The concert starts in an hour, Sam. We have to get a move on! I’m glad Mom and Dad are letting us go. I thought trying to convince them would be like trying to convince Danforth of the witches’ innocence in The Crucible.
SAMANTHA: OK, two things—one, it is really sad that you’re thinking about English at a time like this! And, two, we’ve prove
24. speech that has only one pitch
25. a system or government ruled by women
26. deposition
27. titanic
28. him
29. add a comma after Sure
30. to highlight one’s qualifications and experience for prospective employers
31. She is very well read
32. trust
33. *incomplete question*
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