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Foundations of Academic Success
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- 1—C.
The court ruled in her favor. - 2—3rd
4th
- 3—2
- 4Look at the word vintage in the advertisement. Which reference material would be most helpful for determining the meaning and part of speech of this word? A. glossary B. dictionary C. thesaurus D. encyclopediaB.
dictionary
- 5—3
i in the word pin
- 6What does the word doted mean based on the context clues provided? Marvin’s grandfather DOTED on him because he was his only grandson. He loved spending time with Marvin. A. to be related B. to show appreciation C. to show a lot of attention D. to be resentfulC.
to show a lot of attention - 7What does the word abate mean based on the context clues provided? The roar of the fans began to ABATE after the other team scored. A. to leave B. to expand C. to lessen D. to strengthenC.
to lessen - 8Context ____ are words and phrases that help you determine the ______ of the unknown word.clues
meaning - 9What does the word baste mean based on the context clues provided? Jerri continued to BASTE the chicken on the grill, so it didn’t dry out. A. to moisten B. to turn C. to cut D. to wrapA.
to moisten - 10—synonym
definition
antonym
- 11Read the sentence. Jon’s mother REBUKED him for not cleaning his room as she had asked him to do several times. Which two words have a similar denotation to the word rebuked as it is used in the sentence? reproach redeem reprimand retract reinforcereprimand
reproach - 12—metaphor
simile
personification
- 13What does the CAPS sentence mean? Beth and Jenna walked toward the water. THE LAKE WAS A MIRROR. In it, they could see every detail of the sky above them. It was difficult to know where the water ended and the sky began. A. The lake was covered with ice that could break into pieces like a mirror. B. The lake was so calm and clear that it reflected the surroundings like a mirror. C. The lake was covered with a reflective material that looked like a mirror. D. The lake was fragile, and the ecosystem could easily be destroyed like a mirror.B.
The lake was so calm and clear that it reflected the surroundings like a mirror. - 14—A.
- 15A word can have a positive, neutral, or _____ connotation.negative
- 16When summarizing the major events in a literary text, which plot elements should be included in a logical order? A. the author’s purpose and the author’s point of view B. characters, setting, and conflict C. rising action, climax, and falling action D. key ideas and supporting detailsC.
rising action, climax, and falling action - 17When should you paraphrase information? A. when the original language is difficult to understand B. when the original language and sentence structure matches your style C. when the original source is written by a respected expert D. when the original source makes a point in a particularly brilliant or witty wayA.
when the original language is difficult to understand - 18____ is the best technique to get straight to the point and quickly identify the main idea of a text.Summarizing
- 19What are two qualities of effective summaries of informational texts? -includes main idea and supporting details -written in complete sentences -includes personal opinions and beliefs -uses quotations from the text as needed1st
2nd - 20Important and relevant details support _____the central idea of the text
- 21What are three qualities that summaries and paraphrases have in common? -Both maintain the author’s meaning from the text. -Both recall the same order of events or ideas that appear in the text. -Both are concise and abbreviated information about the text. -Both form an opinion about the information in the text. -Both identify only the key ideas that appear in the text.1st
2nd
3rd - 22Identify the correct relationship between the main idea and the sub ideas. A. what students learn on the first day of school B. effects of the first day of school on students C. reasons why the first day of school is important D. things to do before the first day of schoolD.
things to do before the first day of school
- 23What should a writer do when getting stuck while developing a draft? A. Go back to the beginning of the draft and start again. B. Try another brainstorming technique to generate more ideas. C. Select another organizational structure to present the ideas. D. Outline what the writer has already written and add more from there.B.
Try another brainstorming technique to generate more ideas. - 24When would a personal letter be appropriate? A. when answering an ad for a job B. when sending an invitation C. when asking a company for information D. when providing information about servicesB.
when sending an invitation - 25—coherency
focus
- 26—
- 27Which presentation skill involves using words that make the audience feel welcome and involved? A. purposeful gestures B. volume C. enunciation D. conventions of languageD.
conventions of language - 28Which presentation skill ensures that your audience will be able to understand the words you are saying? A. purposeful gestures B. eye contact C. enunciation D. conventions of languageC.
enunciation
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- Reading Strategies, Using Reference Materials, Context Clues,Denotation and Connotation, Paraphrasing and Summarizing, Planning and Drafting, Editing and Presenting
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