EOCT Question

1. EOCT Question 9th Grade

2. Week 8 Suspense is the Spice of Life

3. If a person suffering from asthma has determined that higher altitudes decrease symptoms, which source would be BEST for determining specific altitudes for various locations?

4. A) Almanac An almanac is the best source for facts, figures and dates

5. Which of these is the BEST way to rewrite the sentence in line 22?

6. D) Dunbar did not despair; he continued to write doggedly. Semi colons connect 2 independent clauses.

7. Which of these citations is correct? D) Neilson, Mia. "Creating a Charity." Journal of Philanthropy. 9 (2009) 23–35. All parts of the citation are present: author, title, journal name, volume, year and pages.

8. There may be a mistake in the way the sentence is written. If you find a mistake, choose the answer that corrects the mistake. If there is no mistake, choose 'Correct as is.'

9. Week 9 Suspense is the Spice of Life

10. Choose the sentence that shows correct semicolon usage.

11. When children are taken from their mothers at an early age, they become?

12. In paragraph 1, the word appeal means

13. Which underlined section requires a colon?

15. Week 10 Suspense is the Spice of Life

16. According to the author, what effect do the mounds MOSTLY have on current society?

17. Which explains the BEST way to organize the reasons for this claim?

18. What is the BEST definition for the word insatiable, as it is used in section 8?

19. While presenting a persuasive speech encouraging people to try sky diving, you realize your audience is not paying attention because ________________.

20. Which BEST identifies the resource David should use?

21. Week 14

22. What is the main purpose of this passage? Raise the Driving Age to Eighteen! After reading Mr. J. Brown's letter, dated August 15, I feel compelled to write and let your readers know how I feel about raising the driving age from 16 to 18. Teenagers should not be allowed to drive until they are 18. Only high school graduates should be given a driver's license, and only after successfully completing a driver's education class during high school. Right now, 15 year-olds can get a practice permit and try for their license at 16. Eighteen is a better age. At 18, people are more mature and better able to make mature decisions. Not all 18 year-olds are mature, but the majority of them are. At least we are more mature than 15 year-olds. A)to warn young drivers to be careful when they drive B)to convince readers to support raising the driving age C)to persuade teens to take driver's ed before getting a license. D)to support insurance claims against teens who get into accidents

23. Which excerpt from a student essay below is an example of plagiarism? An excerpt from page 219 of the book, Off to See the Wizard: A Biography of Alan Moore by Jonah Sinnott: "It was on his fortieth birthday that the famed comic book retiree decided to make an announcement that rocked the world of comics publishing: "I will no longer be writing comic books," said Alan Moore in one of his typically cryptic public statements, "I am retiring to become a full-time magician. Specifically, I have been converted to the religion of Glycon the Serpent God and want to pursue new avenues of knowledge that have been opened up to me recently through some intense, supernatural experiences.” A) Alan Moore claimed that he was giving up writing for comics because he had been converted to religion of a serpent god called Glycon. B) Writer Jonah Sinnott quoted Moore's retirement announcement that claimed Moore was leaving comics not to rest but to become a "magician" (219). C) Much to the comic book publishing world's astonishment, Moore announced he was leaving writing comics to "become a full time magician" (Sinnott 219). D) Alan Moore decided upon his fortieth birthday to give up writing comics and pursue a body of knowledge of more interest to him: magic (Sinnott 219).

24. Which source would provide the most relevant and reliable information about the Exxon oil spill of 1989? A)World Book Encyclopedia Year Book, 2005 B)California newspaper article, "Saving Wildlife During Oil Spills" C)Section 133 of California Boating Laws: Discharging oil upon navigable waters D)Research Journal article, "The Costliest Oil Spill of Our Time: The Exxon Spill of 1989"

25. Excerpt from: Letter to William Lloyd Garrison from Harriet Beecher Stowe Why is he any more to be called an apostate for having spoken ill tempered things of former friends than they for having spoken severely and cruelly as they have of him? Which sentence BEST paraphrases the selected sentence? A) If not he, then who? If not to speak cruelly, then what? B) Why does he deserve the label ’traitor’ any more than others guilty of the same offense: bad-mouthing a former friend? C) Why is he so much more to be named an apostate for speaking ill of someone who once was his friend than they whom were guilty too? D) Why is it that they can call him an apostate for speaking of his illness to his own friends, when slave owners are treating him and his former friends cruelly and severely?

26. Unlike Aesop's fables, which are meant to teach moral lessons about human behavior, the purpose of expository writing is to A)create. B)entertain. C)inform. D)persuade.

27. Week 15

28. Use the strategy of rereading to determine the BEST definition for lucid (line 12). Excerpt from: That Old Straw Sojourner by David Matherne It saw with lucid eyes inhuman, divine 12 The tired man grew older, while his boy grew wise. Some said, ‘So tragic,’ the son said, ‘Fate’ When the lightning left a char on the elder’s pate 15 And they both did loving before too late. That hat...his special bequest. • A) lost • B) tired • C) clear • D) confused C) Clear “It” sees the old man and young man, their change over time. A “divine” or god-like view would not be confused, tired or lost, but clear.

29. What is the MOST LIKELY reason the recipe includes no oven temperature? Excerpt from: Recipes Tried and True - Bird's Nest Pudding First Presbyterian Ladies’ Aide BIRDS NEST PUDDING. MRS. JOHN KISHLER. Pare six or eight large good cooking apples; remove the core by cutting from the end into the middle, so as to leave the apple whole; place them in a deep pie dish, as near together as they can stand, with the opening upward. Make a thin batter, using one quart of milk, three eggs, and sufficient flour; pour this into the dish around the apples and into the cavities. Bake in a quick oven. Serve with butter and sugar. A) The pudding is served cold. B) The author forgot to include it. C) There is no correct temperature. D) The reader is expected to know what to do.

30. D) The reader is expected to know what to do. • This is written for an experienced cook. They should know the meaning of “quick oven,” “pare,” “sufficient flour.” They should also know how to tell when the dish is done.

31. Which is a COMPOUND sentence? • A) While many senior citizens are involved in activities such as church groups and volunteer organizations, others remain isolated from the community. • B) So, in conclusion, I’m asking all of you to think about the positive ways that this project will benefit our community and show your support for this initiative in November. • C) Giving our seniors a place to gather and socialize will honor their lifelong commitment to this community, and it’s the least we can do to thank them for their years of service. • D) A senior citizens center affords older community member the opportunity for daily social interaction, allowing them to maintain healthy and vibrant relationships outside the home.

32. C) Giving our seniors a place to gather and socialize will honor their lifelong commitment to this community, and it’s the least we can do to thank them for their years of service. • 2 Independent clauses – “, and” is a good clue! • All the others are complex, containing dependent clauses

33. Which is expressed with the MOST precise language? A) She will love her dog forever and ever. B) My appointment is at 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon. C) Any topic you choose for research must be manageable. D) There are seven students who have applied for the art class. • D) There are seven students who have applied for the art class • “forever and ever” and “any topic” are broad and vague. “p.m.” and “in the afternoon” are redundant (repetitive.)

34. Which is MOST LIKELY the reason that the author uses second person pronouns in the book review? Excerpt from:” H. Vondermoot Strikes Again With Cryptic Inducement” by Mary McCormick Vondermootcreates another eerie masterpiece in Cryptic Inducement. Perhaps the finest scene in the novel is the ending, which I won’t ruin for you. I’ll merely warn you to beware, for Cryptic Inducement is a real nail–biter up until the very last page. Some favorite characters of past Evasion books make appearances throughout the novel—most notably Delilah Lehman, the protagonist of Vondermoot’s first novel in the series, Dignified Charade. In Cryptic Inducement, Delilah is married to someone named James. Some speculators think this might be foreshadowing of the main story of the next Evasion book. A) to make the review seem more formal in structure B) to make the author feel appreciation from the readers C) to make the reader believe that the author knows him or her D) to make the reader feel as if the author is speaking to him or her

35. D) to make the reader feel as if the author is speaking to him or her • “you” (2nd person) is informal and should not be used in a formal setting. • Here the author is informal and conversational, and her speech attempts to connect with the audience.

36. Week 16 9th grade Literature and Composition

37. Which sentence makes a claim for an argument about why cats make good pets for elderly people? A) Cats can stay indoors all the time and can be left alone overnight. B) Cats sleep the majority of the day and enjoy cuddling with their owners. C) Cats would be a wonderful pet for elderly people because they require minimal care. D) Cats do not have to be taken for walks and do not have to be played with all the time.

38. C) Cats would be a wonderful pet for elderly people because they require minimal care. • This statement is the claim; all other statements provide evidence to support this claim.

39. Which of these choices is the BEST topic sentence for this presentation? Jane Addams was born in Cedarville, Illinois, in 1860. As the daughter of well-off mill owner, Jane always had her needs cared for. While she traveled through England in her late twenties, she and her friend, Ellen G. Starr, traveled to a house where poor people could sleep, eat, and learn. Inspired by this, Jane and Ellen started a similar establishment, called Hull House, in Chicago, Illinois. People living in the city could get a meal, learn, and rest at Hull House. The founders soon became famous for their work, and their efforts helped many poor people in Chicago. For her work, Jane was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931. A) In the early 1900s, many Americans needed help from other people. B) Hull House was a place in Chicago where many poor people found help. C) Jane Addams worked hard to improve the lives of less fortunate people. D) In our country's history, many people have dedicated their lives to helping others. A) In the early 1900s, many Americans needed help from other people.

40. Why is the title of the source by M.J. Quentin in quotation marks instead of underlined? Quentin, M.J. “Were You Related to a Coal Miner?” Hampton Gazette. 5 January 1999: E8. A) because it is unpublished B) because it is a newspaper article C) because it was quoted in the article D) because it was published before 2000 B) because it is a newspaper article

41. Choose the word that is spelled correctly and fits BEST in the context of the sentence. Isn't that __________ sister singing on the stage? A) yore B) you C) you're D) your D) your – possessive form

42. Which definition of the word entertain BEST fits the meaning of this sentence? Excerpt from: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte I resisted all the way: a new thing for me, and a circumstance which greatly strengthened the bad opinion Bessie and Miss Abbot were disposed to entertain of me. A) to go into B) to amuse or thrill C) to bore or make tired D) to think or have in one's mind D) To think or have in one’s mind. Use context clues to see that Bessie and Miss Abbot had a bad opinion of the speaker.

43. Week 17 9th Grade Literature and Composition

44. Paragraph 8 reflects which overall theme of Dr. King's civil rights work? Excerpt from: “I Have a Dream” Martin Luther King, Jr. We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence. Again and again we must rise to the majestic heights of meeting physical force with soul force. The marvelous new militancy which has engulfed the Negro community must not lead us to distrust of all white people, for many of our white brothers, as evidenced by their presence here today, have come to realize that their destiny is tied up with our destiny and their freedom is inextricably bound to our freedom. We cannot walk alone. A) strong discipline B) expansion of the soul C) nonviolent resistance D) distrust of white people C. Nonviolent resistance King says protesters must "not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence”

45. You have been asked to read a children’s story to a group of first graders. Which technique will NOT help keep the children’s attention? • A) Read in a monotone voice. • B) Seat the children very close to you. • C) Read dialogue using different voices. • D) Show the pictures to all the children. A) Read in a monotone voice.

46. What is the FIRST thing you should do before planting? Excerpt from: For The Birds by Joanne Quaglia Learning the food habits of the birds you want to attract is important. Many types of trees, shrubs, and plants produce fruits, berries, acorns, and nuts that serve as food sources for birds. Before planting anything, the first thing you should do is talk to an expert at your local garden center to find out which trees, shrubs, and wildflowers are native to your area. This will ensure that anything you plant will adapt well to the climate and will grow nicely to meet birds' needs. • A) Talk to an expert about what grows best in your area. • B) Determine which birds you want to attract to your yard. • C) Decide how many shrubs and trees to plant in your yard. • D) Hang several birdfeeders in different areas of your yard. A) Talk to an expert about what grows best in your area.

47. What conclusion can you make from the first paragraph? Excerpt from: Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain THERE was no use in arguing with a person like this. I promptly put such a strain on my memory that by and by even the shoal water and the countless crossing-marks began to stay with me. But the result was just the same. I never could more than get one knotty thing learned before another presented itself. Now I had often seen pilots gazing at the water and pretending to read it as if it were a book; but it was a book that told me nothing. A time came at last, however, when Mr. Bixby seemed to think me far enough advanced to bear a lesson on water-reading. So he began— A) Mr. Bixby dislikes the narrator. B) The narrator is angry with Mr. Bixby. C) The narrator thinks Mr. Bixby is stubborn. D) Mr. Bixby thinks the narrator is stubborn. C. The narrator thinks Mr. Bixby is stubborn. The first sentence the narrator states that "There was no use in arguing with a person like this.”

48. Which is a compound sentence? A) In reality, exercising can be something as simple as planting seeds or pulling out weeds. B) This magnificent project is funded by a grant from Green Planet Organics as part of their Gardens Grow Great Communities program. C) I’m Mayor Kenndrick, and I’m thrilled to announce the launch of Wessex County’s first community garden here at South Falls High School. D) This program will also help the environment by cutting down on the amount of fruits and vegetables your community imports from large agricultural communities. C) I’m Mayor Kenndrick, and I’m thrilled to announce the launch of Wessex County’s first community garden here at South Falls High School. “, and” is a good clue

49. Everett’s teacher asked him to write an advertisement using vivid descriptive language. Everett wrote and considered four sentences before turning in his assignment.Which sentence will Everett turn in because it contains vivid descriptive details that meet the teacher’s request? A) PowerSneaksneakers are shoes that feel good, look good, and wear well. B) PowerSneaksneakers are very comfortable shoes that are tough and look good. C) PowerSneaksneakers are soft shoes that wear very well and make you look okay. D) PowerSneaksneakers are comfortable, durable shoes that make you look stylish.

50. D) PowerSneak sneakers are comfortable, durable shoes that make you look stylish. • This sentence contains vivid words, such as “stylish,” “durable,” and “comfortable.” The other sentences simply say “good” or “well.”