writer’s choice, English homework help
writer’s choice, English homework help
1 Answer:
Select the letter of the correct sentence in each pair.
a. When listening and taking notes, record only those points the speaker
emphasizes or mentions more than once.
b. As you take notes, try to make sense of what you hear.
2 Answer:
Select the letter of the correct sentence in each pair.
a. Keep materials such as dictionaries, paper, and pen nearby as you
study.
b. Vary the place and time you study each day to avoid distractions.
3 Answer:
Select the letter of the correct sentence in each pair.
a. To get the most out of your reading time, avoid short breaks.
b. Break up long-term assignments into manageable stages.
4 Answer:
Select the letter of the correct sentence in each pair.
a. Before beginning to read or study, skim the material to get an
overview of the important concepts.
b. To prepare for a reading assignment, note any questions you may have
about the topic.
5 Answer:
Select the letter of the correct sentence in each pair.
a. Fill in any gaps in your notes when you review the material for a
test.
b. Organize your notes to set off the main ideas.
6 Answer:
Read the following paragraph:
The election of Danielle Meyer as senior class president has been a
mixed blessing. While it’s true that she has tried to keep open a dialogue
between students and the school administration, she has been largely
ineffective in implementing change. Even though we students elected her, she
sides with the administration on most issues. James Okuda, on the other
hand, would never let down the students who vote for him. If you want
change, vote for James Okuda.
Select the letter of the ending that is “not” true.
The information in this paragraph is
a. factual and objective.
b. a mix of facts, opinions, and exaggeration.
c. incomplete.
d. one-sided.
7 Answer:
Read the following paragraph:
The election of Danielle Meyer as senior class president has been a
mixed blessing. While it’s true that she has tried to keep open a dialogue
between students and the school administration, she has been largely
ineffective in implementing change. Even though we students elected her, she
sides with the administration on most issues. James Okuda, on the other
hand, would never let down the students who vote for him. If you want
change, vote for James Okuda.
Select the letter of the ending that is “not” true.
Clues to the author’s point of view are signaled by the words
a. administration.
b. largely ineffective.
c. would never let down.
d. she sides with the administration.
8 Answer:
Read the following paragraph:
The election of Danielle Meyer as senior class president has been a
mixed blessing. While it’s true that she has tried to keep open a dialogue
between students and the school administration, she has been largely
ineffective in implementing change. Even though we students elected her, she
sides with the administration on most issues. James Okuda, on the other
hand, would never let down the students who vote for him. If you want
change, vote for James Okuda.
Select the letter of the ending that is “not” true.
Information to help you further understand the issue might include
a. additional accomplishments of Danielle Meyer.
b. James Okuda’s grades in physics.
c. additional shortcomings of Danielle Meyer.
d. issues important to James Okuda.
9 Answer:
Read the following paragraph:
The election of Danielle Meyer as senior class president has been a
mixed blessing. While it’s true that she has tried to keep open a dialogue
between students and the school administration, she has been largely
ineffective in implementing change. Even though we students elected her, she
sides with the administration on most issues. James Okuda, on the other
hand, would never let down the students who vote for him. If you want
change, vote for James Okuda.
Select the letter of the ending that is “not” true.
The writer implies that
a. Danielle Meyer makes a better class president than James Okuda.
b. James Okuda would make a better class president than Danielle Meyer.
c. James Okuda would effect change in the school.
d. Danielle Meyer hasn’t been fulfilling her rsponsibilities as class
president.
10 Answer:
Select the letter of the graphic that would best illustrate the
following information:
different categories of statistical data about selected baseball players
a. table
b. pie chart
c. line graph
d. bar graph
e. diagram
11 Answer:
Select the letter of the graphic that would best illustrate the
following information:
information that shows a trend, such as the percentage of eligible
voters voting in presidential elections, 1948-1992
a. table
b. pie chart
c. line graph
d. bar graph
e. diagram
12 Answer:
Select the letter of the graphic that would best illustrate the
following information:
dollar amount of federal aid to state and local governments in five
selected years
a. table
b. pie chart
c. line graph
d. bar graph
e. diagram
13 Answer:
Select the letter of the graphic that would best illustrate the
following information:
proportion of the world’s oil reserves located in specific countries
a. table
b. pie chart
c. line graph
d. bar graph
e. diagram
14 Answer:
Select the letter of the graphic that would best illustrate the
following information: how the greenhouse effect works
a. table
b. pie chart
c. line graph
d. bar graph
e. diagram
15 Answer:
Study the table below. When did SAT scores improve in all categories
within a span of 5 years?
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Mean Scores, 1970-1989
Test Scores Year
1970 1975 1980 1985 1989
Total Verbal 460 434 424 431 427
Males 459 437 428 437 434
Females 461 431 420 425 421
Total Math 488 472 466 475 476
Males 509 495 491 499 500
Females 465 449 443 452 454
a. 1975
b. 1980
c. 1985
d. 1989
16 Answer:
Study the table below. Compare the SAT test scores of males with
those of females for the years shown.
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Mean Scores, 1970-1989
Test Scores Year
1970 1975 1980 1985 1989
Total Verbal 460 434 424 431 427
Males 459 437 428 437 434
Females 461 431 420 425 421
Total Math 488 472 466 475 476
Males 509 495 491 499 500
Females 465 449 443 452 454
a. Males scored higher in math than females for all years shown.
b. Males scored lower in verbal than females for all years shown.
c. Males and females scored equally.
d. SAT scores for males declined overall; the scores for females
improved overall.
17 Answer:
Study the table below. What overall trend is illustrated by the
data in this table?
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Mean Scores, 1970-1989
Test Scores Year
1970 1975 1980 1985 1989
Total Verbal 460 434 424 431 427
Males 459 437 428 437 434
Females 461 431 420 425 421
Total Math 488 472 466 475 476
Males 509 495 491 499 500
Females 465 449 443 452 454
a. SAT scores have declined steadily since 1970.
b. SAT scores improved in math, but declined in verbal.
c. SAT tests have become more difficult since 1970.
d. Since 1970, SAT verbal scores have declined more than math scores.
18 Answer:
Select the letter of the better thesis statement for the following
essay topic:
Describe the domestic role of Saudi Arabia’s government.
a. In the 1980s rumors circulated that the Saudi government was
developing its own arms industry.
b. The main goal of Saudi Arabia’s government has been to improve the
economy while protecting societal values.
19 Answer:
Select the letter of the better thesis statement for the following
essay topic:
Explain the economic effects of federal budget deficits.
a. Deficit spending often creates demand for more goods and services.
b. Federal budget deficits can both stimulate and stifle economic
growth.
20 Answer:
Select the letter of the best antonym for the following: credible
a. plausible
b. creditable
c. likely
d. nonsense
e. unbelievable
21 Answer:
Select the letter of the best antonym for the following: indigent
a. wealthy
b. impoverished
c. poverty
d. aristocrat
e. indignant
22 Answer:
Select the letter of the best antonym for the following: complicate
a. worsen
b. clarity
c. simplify
d. difficult
23 Answer:
Select the letter of the pair of words that expresses a relationship
most like the relationship expressed by the following pair:
oneness: unity
a. workout : perspire e. ring : wedding
b. day : hour
c. premiere : debut
d. gardening : trowel
24 Answer:
Select the letter of the pair of words that expresses a relationship
most like the relationship expressed by the following pair:
stethoscope : doctor
a. manager : trainee e. microphone : broadcaster
b. scientist : research
c. best-seller : publisher
d. tool : shovel
25 Answer:
Select the letter of the pair of words that expresses a relationship
most like the relationship expressed by the following pair:
cubism : art
a. dictatorship : government e. painter : easel
b. suit : vest
c. bravery : fear
d. modern : classical
26 Answer:
Select the letter of the choice that best completes the meaning of the
following sentence:
In the early 1900s, Americans who _____ reform and _____ new laws were
called progressives.
a. denounced…espoused
b. advocated…hindered
c. supported…proposed
d. fought…encouraged
e. resisted…opposed
27 Answer:
Read the passage below:
The progressive movement declined after the United States entered
World War I, largely because the war effort demanded so much of the
reformers’ attention. Yet the Progressive Era left a legacy of reforms, such
as progress toward women’s suffrage, awareness of and concern for the
environment, government control over big business, and passage of the
Federal Reserve Act and the income tax. Even more important, the Progressive
Era demonstrated that Americans could use peaceful methods to reform their
society and economy.
What is the main idea of the passage?
a. World War I brought an end to progressivism.
b. The Progerssive Era promoted women’s rights.
c. Important changes were made during the Progressive Era.
d. Americans pushed for reforms during the Progressive Era.
e. The Progressive Era weakened large businesses.
28 Answer:
Select the letter of the underlined sentence part that contains an
error in grammar or usage. If the sentence contains no error, select (E).
The Endangered Species Act that was passed in 1966, made it illegal
(A) (B)
for people to kill, either for profit or sport, plants and animals
(C)
on the verge of extinction. no error
(D) (E)
29 Answer:
Select the letter of the answer that best corrects the element in
parentheses in the sentence. If the element in parentheses is correct,
select (A). Your answer should reflect the clearest and most concise
wording and should not change the meaning of the sentence.
He agreed to interview the candidate (waiting in the lobby in the red
suit.)
a. waiting in the lobby in the red suit.
b. wearing the red suit waiting in the lobby.
c. that waited in the lobby in the red suit.
d. who, in the lobby, waited in a red suit.
e. who waited in the lobby, wearing a red suit.
