Modes and Mechanics EOC 5

1.

1 point

Which sentence is the best example of parallel structure? (---) (1)

Sylvia wanted three things from the children: quiet, that they pick up their toys, and doing homework.

Sylvia wanted three things from the children: that they be quiet, pick up their toys and doing homework.

Sylvia wanted three things from the children: quiet, pick up toys, do homework.

Sylvia wanted three things from the children: that they be quiet, pick up their toys, and do their homework.

2.

1 point

Which verb form best replaces “finishing” in this sentence? (---) (2)

Rebekah’s mother said, “Rebekah, finishing your homework before you watch television.”

finish

finishes

will finish

is finishing

3.

1 point

Which sentence is correct? (---) (2)

A small book lay on the desk that Justin had read.

Laying on the desk, Justin read a small book.

A small book, which Justin had read, lay on the desk.

Justin read a small book laying on the desk.

4.

1 point

Which sentence is correct? (---) (2)

Running for the train, the newspaper fell to the ground.

Running for the train, I dropped my newspaper.

Pumping the gas, the pump handle broke off.

Pumping the gas, the car was empty.

5.

1 point

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (---) (3)

Jacob and Chloe had one thing in common: their love of jazz.

Jacob and Chloe had one thing in common; their love of jazz.

Jacob and Chloe had one thing in common their love of jazz.

Jacob and Chloe had one thing in common, “their love of jazz.”

6.

1 point

Which sentence demonstrates correct verb choice? (---) (2)

Kaitlyn and Lindsey, no matter how often they see movies, is never satisfied.

Kaitlyn and Lindsey, no matter how often they see movies, was never satisfied.

The ticket seller at the movie theater, even though he likes Kaitlyn, is too shy to ask her for a date.

The ticket seller at the movie theater, even though he likes Kaitlyn, are too shy to ask her for a date.

7.

1 point

Which sentence makes the best use of imagery? (---) (3)

The band arrived on stage at eight o’ clock.

Instantly, the huge crowd began to cheer.

The guitar player began to play the band’s most famous song.

The spotlight gleamed like starlight off his shiny green guitar.

8.

1 point

Which sentence uses pronouns most effectively? (---) (1)

After T.J. greeted his parents, he gave Susan a hug.

After he won his match against him, he gave her a hug.

Terence and Clayton were friends until he broke his watch.

They were friends until he broke his watch.

9.

1 point

NOTE: USE "GRUB" TEXT FOR THIS QUESTION!

Which information, if added to the fourth paragraph (lines 39-65), is most consistent with the content of that paragraph? (~) (3/4)

A description of the food the author’s father ate as a child.

A description of the restaurant’s appearance.

A description of the taste of black-eyed peas or grits.

A description of the careers of the author’s friends.

10.

1 point

NOTE: USE "GRUB" TEXT FOR THIS QUESTION!

What occurs between the arrival of the author’s platter in the first paragraph and the act of licking it clean in the last paragraph? (~) (4)

He explains why he prefers the food at Ladyman’s to the food at all other restaurants.

He explains why he looks down upon those who regularly eat at Ladyman’s.

He realizes that eating plain and sometimes unhealthy food is part of his heritage.

He argues against his friends who claim that other countries have better food.