ENGLISH II REVIEW QUESTIONS

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your phone. We will go over the answers on Thursday. If you want to cheat and see what the right answers are after you work on the questions, you may. Just go to the mde.k12.ms.us website and search for SATP practice test. I used English II, test three.

In comparing or contrasting these two sources, which of the following is an accurate analysis?

A Nature’s Way can be mixed with milk, but Health Nut can only be mixed with water.

B Nature’s Way and Health Nut have equal amounts of both carbohydrates and proteins.

C Nature’s Way contains more servings per container than Health Nut, but Health Nut has a larger serving size.

D Nature’s Way and Health Nut contain equal amounts of both fat and cholesterol, but Health Nut has fewer calories per serving.

Source 1

The Transcontinental Railroad was completed in 1869, with the first train heading west on May 15 of that year. For America, the Transcontinental Railroad represented a new era, a coming of age in which the young country for the first time demonstrated its ability to tackle a truly national construction project.

Source 2

Trains departing from the East on the Transcontinental Railroad took with them both people and products, but they returned with something important as well—images. Among those first passengers were artists, magazine illustrators, and photographers, who recorded in their various media all that they saw on their trips.

In comparing or contrasting the information from these two sources, which of the following is an accurate analysis?

F. Source 1 emphasizes the monumental task of the Transcontinental Railroad’s construction; Source 2 emphasizes the benefits that the completed railroad provided.

G. Source 1 shows that most of America supported the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad; Source 2 shows that only certain groups actually used that railroad.

H. Both sources refer to the practical purpose that the Transcontinental Railroad served.

J. Only Source 1 refers to the location from which the first train departed.

Which sentence contains an italicized section that would be more effective if written in active voice?

A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2C Sentence 3D Sentence 4

Statement 1: Park visitors may return their unused tickets for a refund at the end of the day.

Statement 2: Alternatively, they may save the tickets for their next visit.

Which sentence combination equally emphasizes both statements?

F. Park visitors may return their unused tickets for a refund either at the end of the day or save the tickets for their next visit.

G. Park visitors may return their unused tickets for either a refund at the end of the day or save the tickets for their next visit.

H. Park visitors may return either their unused tickets for a refund at the end of the day or save the tickets for their next visit.

J. Park visitors either may return their unused tickets for a refund at the end of the day or may save the tickets for their next visit.

Which revision corrects a misplaced modifier?A The large mug, filled to the rim, sat upon the

coffee table steaming with fresh tea.B Watching the wind blow through the trees, I sat on

the front porch in my pajamas this morning. C Sitting in the damp grass, dewdrops tickled the

soles of my feet.D The book, which was five hundred pages long, sat

upon the highest bookshelf in the house.

F Statement 1G Statement 2H Statement 3J Statement 4

Read this excerpt from a commercial.Hurry down to Manny’s Mattress Mart to take

advantage of our special spring savings. We are selling all remaining inventory to make room for a new summer shipment, and we are selling all of our mattresses for $99. That’s right, only $99 for any twin, full, queen, or even king-size mattress. All remaining inventory must be sold by the end of the month.

The author is proposing adding the following conclusion.

This special sale price does not include sales tax or delivery charges. This offer is valid only at Manny’s Mattress Mart located on Highway 47 and does not apply to Manny’s Warehouse.

How does this conclusion support the persuasive text of the commercial?

A By differentiating the sale from offers made by a competitor

B By clarifying the details of the sale through the use of a disclaimer

C By informing customers that other options are available at Manny’s Warehouse

D By demonstrating how Manny’s Mattress Mart offers better savings than Manny’s Warehouse

Which of the following is composed in the narrative mode?

F Clutching the pristine pair of sneakers to my chest, I nervously picked my way through the clearance center. All around me people frantically grabbed the sale items, so I gripped my prize more tightly.

G Bargain hunters believe that paying full price for any item of clothing is foolish. Though these shoppers are not likely to wear the latest fashions, they are happy to have extra money in their wallets.

H Clearance centers and outlet stores are great places to look for bargains. Many stores move inventory through these locations very quickly, however, so shoppers need to rely on luck if they are seeking particular items.

J I love hunting for bargains on all kinds of products—clothes, CDs, even food. My parents think I am a little too obsessed with clipping coupons, but I do not see why anyone should spend more money than is absolutely necessary.

Which revision corrects an error in quotation mark usage?

A “This history test is going to be difficult, said Marcia. Did you study all of the important people from the American Revolution?”

B “Who said ‘Give me liberty or give me death’?” asked Jonathan. “I can never remember if it was Patrick Henry or Nathan Hale.”

C “It was during a speech attempting to convince the legislature to send troops to block British forces. When he was finished speaking, the crowd yelled, “To arms, to arms”!”

D “Nathan Hale’s most famous quote,” Marcia replied, “was I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”

People think of wallpaper as mere decoration. (2) Actually, in the past wallpaper often was used for other reasons, too. (3) Wallpaper served as a kind of insulation. (4) If a wall had cracks open to the outside, a sheet of paper glued to the inside of the wall significantly reduced drafts. (5) Wallpaper also strengthened the plaster that covered the interior of most living spaces. (6) The paper and the glue tended to hold the plaster together, preventing the walls from cracking. (7) Wallpaper may look pretty, but it has a practical side as well.

The writer is considering adding the following sentence:For this reason, even structures in warmer climates had

wallpaper, often made of basic newspaper and glue, lining their interior walls.

Where is the appropriate place to add the sentence above to improve the paragraph?

F After sentence 1G After sentence 2H After sentence 4 J After sentence 6

Read this excerpt from an article.Native trees grow naturally in an area, as opposed to having

been introduced during modern settlement. Planting native trees makes a great deal of sense for many reasons. Native trees are much more likely to thrive in an area, while non-native species often will die. Also, such trees usually are preferred by the wildlife commonly found in an area. Finally, native trees are part of the heritage of an area. They help keep alive the sense of what the land looked like before modern development began.

Which of the following is an accurate paraphrase of this excerpt?

F Native trees grow well, local wildlife favors them, and the trees preserve the heritage of an area.

G Native trees always have been a part of the landscape of an area, and they always should be.

H Planting native trees is cheaper in the long run because native trees are likely to live a long time.

J Trees are planted for different reasons, but providing shelter for wildlife is an important consideration.