EOCT 9TH GRADE LIT LEVEL ENHANCED (EOCT9THLITENHANCED)

1. How is the sentence below BEST written?

A. change saw to seenB. change rapid to rapidlyC. change offered to offers D. change his to them

2. For her English class, Jana is brainstorming for a paper about Shakespeare plays. Use her chart to answer the question below.

Shakespeare's Plays

Actors a. no women

b. used many props

Globe Theatre c. built by Shakespeare's acting company

d. rebuilt in the twentieth century

Stage e. no scenery

f. played many different roles

Which item is in the wrong box?

A. item aB. item cC. item e D. item f

3. For her English class, Jana is brainstorming for a paper about Shakespeare plays. Use her chart to answer the question below.

This paragraph is an example of what type of writing?

A. expositoryB. persuasive C. narrativeD. descriptive

4. Which of these sentences would NOT be included in a letter expressing thanks?

A. Maybe you can visit our English class again next year. B. I'm glad you could make it to the awards banquet. C. The players on our soccer team enjoyed your presentation. D. I sure was hoping for a different book.

5. Which word in the following sentence is NOT correctly spelled?

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Hector saw how the problem could be solved rapid and offered the astounded class his answer.

A. disappointmentB. thoroughlyC. vegetablesD. dessert

6. In the sentence below, what change must be made to correct the problem in capitalization?

A. use a capital C in ChineseB. use a capital L and R in living and roomC. use a capital S in studentD. use a lowercase f and e in Far and East

7. One main reason to analyze a short story is to

A entertain your teacher and classmates. B. show an understanding of the text. C. take a controversial position. D. narrate the events of the author’s life.

8. From the words phonics and telephone, you can conclude that the root word phon- relates to

A. speech B. learning C. technologyD. children

9. How is the sentence below BEST revised?

A. I could really use some assistance in getting this very difficult project done. B. I could really use some help in getting this very difficult project accomplished and done. C. I could really use some helpful assistance in getting this very difficult project done. D. I could really use some help in getting this very hard, difficult project done.

10. Use the notes below to answer the following question

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To the child’s dissappointment, the father thoroughly enjoyed eating vegetables for dessert.

The chinese designs on the living room rug fascinate Arnold, a student of the Far East.

I could really use some help and assistance in getting the very difficult project done.

The Romans had subdued much of the known world, but they still faced a dangerous enemy: the Parthians. The Parthians had very different military strategy from that of the Romans. While the foot soldier was the building block of the Roman army, Parthian soldiers were more likely to be mounted on horseback, and more likely to abandon a battleground if the clash was not going their way.

Which heading would be appropriate for these notes?

A. The Roman Empire --Building of B. The Parthians -- Social Customs Observed by C. Roman and Parthian Armies -- Differences Between D. The Ancient World -- Peoples of

11. Aaron wants to find the adjective from of the noun amphitheater. Which of the following sources would BEST help him?

A. an encyclopedia B. the Readers Guide to Periodical LiteratureC. an almanac D. a dictionary

12. Use this thesaurus entry to answer the question below.

Which meaning of sound fits the following sentence?

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

13. Use the bibliography card to answer the question below.

What is wrong with the format of this bibliography card?

A. The card should not show the date accessed. B. The author should be listed first. C. The second and third line should not be indented. D. The title of the work should not be in quotes.

14. Sonya wants to write a report about the various types of poetry. Which source would probably provide Sonya with the MOST information on her topic?

A. Great Poems of the Twentieth Century B. Robert Frost’s poem “The Runaway” C. “An Interview with Gwendolyn Brooks -A Prolific American Poet” D. Samples of Styles That Cross the Miles-Rhymes to Prose That Everyone Knows

15. How should the fragment below BEST be revised?

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Sound a. 1. reliable 2. stable v. 3. ring out n. 4. racket

The alarm sounded at the library when the door opened.

“Living in Cambodia.” Garrison, Charles. Posted: 10 February, 2009, http://www.truelife.edu Accessed: 20 September, 2001.

Sleeping on its side, the mule twitching as it dreamed.

A. Sleeping on its side, the mule twitched as it dreamed. B. The mule was sleeping on its side, it twitched as it dreamed. C. Sleeping on its side. The mule twitched as it dreamed. D. The mule, sleeping on its side, twitching. As it dreamed.

16. Use the letter below to answer the following question

Which sentence could BEST be added after sentence 2?

A. Your outstanding contributions to the community have already inspired so many of us. B. Graduation was originally scheduled for May 25 but has now been changed. C. You can discuss the experiences at Lee that you hope never to relive. D. Do you have any fears about public speaking?

17. The prefix astro- is related to

A. technologyB. spaceC. altitudeD. distance

18. Use the paragraph below to answer the following question

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Dear Ms. Collins:

1) On behalf of the senior class at Lee High School, I would like to invite you to speak at our May 28 commencement exercise. 2) As a Lee graduate, your words will be particularly meaningful to the student body. 3) Please check your schedule and see if you are available the last week in May. 4) I will contact you again in another week to elaborate upon the details of graduation, i.e., time and location. 5) I hope you can find an opening in your busy schedule to share words of wisdom with the graduating class. 6) I look forward to hearing from you.

Bye for now, Sarah Rodriguez

1) Everybody’s always talking about the need for a good friend. 2) Procrastination is my best friend. 3) My friends and I often share books and magazines. 4) Procrastination follows me wherever I go -into my room at night when it’s time to do homework, to basketball practice when it’s time to do sprints, even to the Hamburger Hut on Saturday mornings when I show up ten minutes late for my meeting with friends. 5) I don’t know what the attraction is, but Procrastination and I have had a longstanding relationship. 6) Now that I think about this, I realize the time has come to call it quits, to find another close companion and rid myself of Procrastination once and for all. 7) Hold on a minute now. 8) I’d better give this more thought.

Which sentence is the topic sentence of this paragraph?

A. sentence 1B. sentence 2C. sentence 3 D. sentence 4

19. Which sentence would BEST conclude the paragraph?

A. Of course, I have a really close friend, John Jeffries. B. Tomorrow would be a better day to make such a life-altering decision! C. When I was younger, I had an incredible amount of energy. D. One time I was almost half an hour late!

20. Which word, or words, will correctly fill in the blank?

A. more wittyB. wittierC. most wittiestD. wittiest

21. Larry is finishing a report on Gwendolyn Brooks. Which of these should NOT be included on the first page of his report?

A. the title of his reportB. the date his report was dueC. his name D. a list of sources

22. How is the sentence below correctly punctuated?

A. remove the comma after EllenB. change the comma after neighbor to a dashC. add a comma after TakahashiD. change the period to a question mark

23. How is the sentence below BEST written?

A. she and me B. her and I C. her and meD. she and I

24. Where should Corinne look to find out which pages discuss the childhood of Emily Dickinson in a biography of her life?

A. the title pageB. the appendix

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In my opinion, Cecil Fountain is the __________ stand-up comic I have ever heard.

Ellen, I wonder if you would mind giving our new neighbor, Ms. Takahashi a ride to work.

The Edwards family will meet ___________ outside the auditorium about 8 o’clock.

C. the table of contentsD. the copyright page

25. Tim gave a report in class. Read the following excerpt from his report, and use it to answer the following question

Choose the set of notes that MOST accurately reflects the main idea of this report.

A. Space Station -both United States and Russia-incredible array of advances-developing new medicines-differs from those in science fiction

B. International Space Station-largest effort by U.S. and Russia-“micro-gravity” experiments-improved weather studies-studies space effect on plants/animals

C. Space Station -by Russia and United States-improved weather studies-state-of-the-art equipment -not able to teleport anyone

D. International Space Station -largest effort by Russia and U.S. -differs in science fiction -developing new fabrics-conducting studies on plants

26. Clarissa wants to find information on the Internet about what she can do to help the environment. Which keywords would probably help her find the MOST information?

A. learning about the environmentB. activities for young people C. getting involvedD. ways to save the earth

27. Tim gave a report in class. Read the following excerpt from this report, and use it to answer the following question

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The International Space Station (ISS) is the largest effort undertaken by both Russia and the United States to promote advancement in space exploration. While the ISS differs greatly from the space stations in science-fiction movies, it still represents an incredible array of technological advances. Astronauts aboard the station conduct “micro-gravity” experiments to develop new medicines, metals, crystals, and fabrics. State-of-the-art equipment monitors the Earth to offer improved weather studies. In addition, more studies than ever before have been conducted on the effects of space on animals and plants. The ISS may not be able to teleport anyone to another location, but it is still a great technological advance.

The International Space Station (ISS) is the largest effort undertaken by both Russia and the United States to promote advancement in space exploration. While the ISS differs greatly from the space stations in science-fiction movies, it still represents an incredible array of technological advances. Astronauts aboard the station conduct “micro-gravity” experiments to develop new medicines, metals, crystals, and fabrics. State-of-the-art equipment monitors the Earth to offer improved weather studies. In addition, more studies than ever before have been conducted on the effects of space on animals and plants. The ISS may not be able to teleport anyone to another location, but it is still a great technological advance.

Which title BEST reflects the main topic of this report?

A. Micro-Gravity Experiments in SpaceB. Effects of Space on AnimalsC. Cooperative Effort for Scientific ProgressD. State-of-the-Art Space Equipment

28. Use the paragraph below to answer the following question

Which sentence in the paragraph is off topic?

A. sentence 1B. sentence 2C. sentence 3D. sentence 6

29. How is the sentence below BEST written?

A. change satisfies to had satisfiedB. change your to you’reC. change then to thanD. change better to more better

30. Use the letter below to answer the following question

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1) Everybody’s always talking about the need for a good friend. 2) Procrastination is my best friend. 3) My friends and I often share books and magazines. 4) Procrastination follows me wherever I go -into my room at night when it’s time to do homework, to basketball practice when it’s time to do sprints, even to the Hamburger Hut on Saturday mornings when I show up ten minutes late for my meeting with friends. 5) I don’t know what the attraction is, but Procrastination and I have had a longstanding relationship. 6) Now that I think about this, I realize the time has come to call it quits, to find another close companion and rid myself of Procrastination once and for all. 7) Hold on a minute now. 8) I’d better give this more thought.

Water satisfies your thirst even better then lemonade does.

Which part of the letter is too informal?

A. Dear Ms. Collins: B. Please check your schedule and see if you are available the last week in May. C. I look forward to hearing from you. D. Bye for now,

31. Which of these sentences is correctly written?

A. Of the three plans, I think Carla’s is the more efficient approach. B. Of the three plans, I think Carla’s is the efficienter approach. C. Of the three plans, I think Carla’s is the most efficientest approach. D. Of the three plans, I think Carla’s is the most efficient approach.

32. How is the sentence below correctly punctuated?

A. add a comma after AlthoughB. add an apostrophe after beveragesC. add a comma after stomachD. The sentence is punctuated correctly.

33. Which word will correctly fill in the blank?

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Dear Ms. Collins:

1) On behalf of the senior class at Lee High School, I would like to invite you to speak at our May 28 commencement exercise. 2) As a Lee graduate, your words will be particularly meaningful to the student body. 3) Please check your schedule and see if you are available the last week in May. 4) I will contact you again in another week to elaborate upon the details of graduation, i.e., time and location. 5) I hope you can find an opening in your busy schedule to share words of wisdom with the graduating class. 6) I look forward to hearing from you.

Bye for now, Sarah Rodriguez

Although carbonated beverages can upset the stomach many people still drink them.

Neither the student nor his chaperone __________________ on time for yesterday’s performance.

A. wereB. isC. areD. was

34. Which of these sentences is punctuated correctly?

A. “I do not think we should open the letter, said Yuri. After all, it is addressed to Beth.” B. I do not think we should open the letter, said Yuri. “After all, it is addressed to Beth”. C. I do not think we should open the letter,” said Yuri.” After all, it is addressed to Beth. D. “I do not think we should open the letter,” said Yuri. “After all, it is addressed to Beth.”

35. Which word should be inserted into the blank below?

A. senseB. scent C. sentD. cent

36. How is it its chief, Ross Swimmer, correctly written?

A. its chief, Ross SwimmerB. its chief Ross Swimmer, C. its chief Ross SwimmerD. As it is

37. How is Swimmer and Mankiller was responsible correctly written?

A. Swimmer and Mankiller were responsibleB. Swimmer and Mankilller is responsibleC. Swimmer and Mankiller was responsibleD. As it is

38. How is She also take steps correctly written?

A. She also takes stepsB. She also took stepsC. She also will take stepsD. As it is

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Lu decides to write about African-American soldiers who served after the Civil War. Which of the following would most help her gather information for her report?

A. Looking up “military” in the dictionaryB. Making a list of facts about the Civil War

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The ___________ of the bacon frying downstairs awoke me from my slumber.

Buffalo Soldiers

Lu’s American History teacher assigns a report on a topic relating to the time period after the Civil War.

C. Constructing a chronology of Civil War battlesD. Doing a search on the Internet for Civil War military units

A Tree From Georgia

1. One of the loveliest of American flowering trees is called the Franklinia. The origin of this popular tree is something of a mystery. We do know that the Franklinia tree is native to the United States. We also know that the first European settler to take note of the tree was named John Bartram. Bartram was an arborist, a scientist who studies trees. He lived more than two hundred years ago. 2. At that time, the North American continent was still largely unexplored by European settlers. Bartram was a member of a hardy band of scientists who made difficult and dangerous trips to many areas of the continent. Their goal was to find interesting plants and animals. In 1770, on one of his trips, Bartram found an unusual tree growing in what is now the state of Georgia. Bartram dug up the specimen and transported it to his home, planting it in his garden in Philadelphia. As the first European to find the tree, Bartram had the honor of giving it a Latin name. The arborist could think of no one he respected more than his fellow Philadelphian, Benjamin Franklin, who was a philosopher, inventor, and revolutionary leader. Consequently, he named the tree Franklinia. 3. With its gorgeous white and yellow flowers, pyramidal shape, and attractive fall colors of orange and red, the tree became quite popular. Today the Franklinia remains one of our most prized flowering trees.4. What we do not know, even today, is exactly where the Franklinia tree came from. The tree Bartram found growing in the Georgia mountains is the only specimen that has ever been found. Despite many attempts to locate the tree in its natural habitat, no Franklinia tree has ever been found in the wild since Bartram’s time. In fact, all the Franklinia trees growing today trace their heritage back to that single tree Bartram found growing wild in Georgia in 1770.

40. Which sentence from the passage BEST expresses the main idea?

A. The origin of this popular tree is something of a mystery. B. Bartram was an arborist, a scientist who studies trees. C. As the first European to find the tree, Bartram had the honor of giving it a Latin name. D. Today the Franklinia remains one of our most prized flowering trees.

41. The author portrays John Bartram as a person who was

A. philosophicalB. courageousC. patientD. mysterious

Mia Hamm:

Best Woman Soccer Player in the World

1. There is no doubt that Mia Hamm’s talents as a soccer player have won her much renown. A quick glance at her soccer career reveals her participation on two U.S. Olympic teams and two World Cup Championship teams and the honor of being named U.S. Soccer’s Female Athlete of the Year for five consecutive years. Since her awards and achievements in soccer make a long list, it is no surprise that she has been labeled the “Best Woman Soccer Player in the World.” 2. No surprise, that is, to anyone except Mia herself. Mia was born Marial Margret Hamm on March 17, 1972. As a child, she played sports with her brothers and sisters but often quit if she was losing. Finally, her siblings refused to play with her unless she stuck it out. From them she learned not to quit, a lesson that drives her competitive spirit today. 3. Mia is humble about her soccer accomplishments. Her U.S. National coach, Tony DiCocco, said, “One of Mia’s best qualities is her sense of team.” For Mia, teamwork is the ultimate goal, and although her presence on the soccer field makes her competitors quake, Mia prefers to focus on the team effort. Mia’s sense of team permeates her life, extending beyond the soccer field: she created a foundation to support bone marrow disease research and to promote women in sports. Her tremendous skill at soccer and her compassion for other people truly make Mia a champion.

42. In Paragraph 3, the author uses the word quake to imply that Mia’s competitors are

A. unstable B. excitedC. fearfulD. explosive

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43. The author MOST LIKELY wrote this passage in order to

A. encourage readers to contribute to Hamm's foundation B. share details about an inspiring person C. encourage players who are thinking about quitting soccerD. provide details about Hamm's influence on soccer

44. The main idea of this passage is that Mia Hamm

A. is a champion on and off the soccer field B. is humble and embarrassed by her successC. has been greatly influenced by her brothers and sistersD. has been U.S. Soccer's Female Athlete of the Year

Words for Justice

1) Rebecca Ann Felton recognized early in life that she had a gift for language. 2) Graduating from college in 1852, Felton embarked on a career in writing that leads her to become a journalist, a speechwriter, and eventually a United States senator3) Rebecca Felton's writing career began in earnest when she took over a column in the Atlanta Journal. 4) In the column, she wrote articles promoting racial and social justice. 5) She became an early advocate for women's rights. 6) Many of her ideas were unpopular in the 1850s and 1860s, but they guaranteed her a readership. 7) Felton also used her abilities as a writer to promote her husband's political career. 8) William H. Felton relied on his spouse during his several elections to the Georgia State Legislature and the United States Congress. 9) She wrote speeches promoting policies she and her husband both supported that helped him sway voters close to election time. 10) Also, Mrs. Felton drafted legislation that her husband proposed to Congress. 11) She herself became a senator in 1922. 12) Over the years, Mrs. Felton continued to use her writing ability to focus public attention on issues of tolerance and justice. 13) She also had a husband and children. 14) In later years, she wrote books chronicling her political struggles, including My Memoirs of Georgia Politics and Georgia Women (1930). 15) Rebecca Felton used her literary talents to advance many social causes. 16) Her dedication to improving others' lives through the power of writing provides an inspiration to all aspiring writers.

45. Read this sentence from the passage.

What is the correct way to write the underline part of the sentence?

A. leading B. leadC. led D. leave as is

Invasive Plants

1) To have a plant that would constantly flower is the pursuit of many gardeners. 2) The bane of every gardener, however, is a flowering plant that flourishes for a while, only to become a spindly remnant of it's former self by seasons end. 3) Worse yet, it may return to the garden next year, or it may not. 4) The Purple Loosestrife, though, is a voracious flowerer that sports lovely purple hues throughout the growing season. 5) Not only will it bloom year after year, but it will also reproduce in abundance, enough to fill an entire bed! 6) There is only one problem with the Purple Loosestrife: it is an invasive species. 7) It is so invasive, in fact, that it is illegal to plant it in the state of Minnesota.

8) How can such an attractive plant have such a bad reputation? 9) Invasive species, such as the Purple Loosestrife, are plants that are not native to an area. 10) Some arrive here with travelers, and given the right growing conditions, they are able to flourish all too well. 12) The Purple Loosestrife, for example, reproduces so quickly and grows so densely that it prohibits native plants from growing. 13) Many times the indigenous plants are much less visually appealing than invasive species, but because invasive plants disrupt the growth process of the native plants, the entire ecosystem of an area can be thrown out of balance. 14) Frogs, turtles, fish, and many other aquatic animals once lived in areas that are now inhabited by Purple

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2) Graduating from college in 1852, Felton embarked on a career in writing that leads her to become a journalist, a speechwriter, and eventually a United States Senator.

Loosestrife. 15) The presence of this invasive plant has changed the habitat of the aquatic animals, causing populations to go down the more the plant spreads. 16) Clearly, this plant is a "wolf in sheep's clothing"; its beauty is deceptive. 17) Before planting any wild plant species in your garden, do thorough research to ensure that they are not an invasive species that could disturb the balance of your local environment.

46. What information would be BEST to add to the passage?

A. the true meaning of the expression, "Wolf in sheep's clothing" B. an explanation of how colorful gardens are best landscaped C. suggestions on where to find information on invasive plants D. the scientific names of several non-invasive plants

47. Which sentence does NOT fit with the main idea of the passage?

A. sentence 4B. sentence 6 C. sentence 9 D. sentence 15

48. Which statement BEST represents the thesis of this passage?

A. Our horticultural landscape is constantly changing. B. An invasive species can radically alter an ecosystem. C. Purple Loosestrife is not a native plant. D. Many factors can raid in the spread of invasive species.

49. Which question related to the passage would BEST be answered through further research?

A. How large is a typical Purple Loosestrife plant? B. Do most people think invasive plants are beautiful? C. How much water do most common garden plants require? D. Where are the places the Purple Loosestrife tend to strive?

Maria Tallchief: Dancing to Her Inner Music

1 Inspired by childhood memories of tribal dances, Native American Maria Tallchief conquered the greatballet stages of the world. She drew strength from her two worlds, that of her Native-American past and her inner world of music and dance. She became the best-known American dancer and one of the most accomplished prima ballerinas in history.

2 Tallchief was born in 1925 in Fairfax, Oklahoma, on the Osage Indian Reservation. She was then known as Betty Marie Tall Chief. From the time she was old enough to sit at a piano, Tallchief knew that music and dance lived inside her. She also knew she had to find ways to express them.

3 “Those of us born with music, poems, or colors inside always know it right away. I would only have to hear a melody and out it came from the piano keys or in dance,” says Tallchief.

4 As a child, Tallchief went with her grandmother to see the colorful Osage Indian dances performed at tribal ceremonies. The rhythm of the drums and the movement of the dancers stayed with Tallchief and fed her inner music. Tallchief’s mother sensed her talent and encouraged her. Tallchief and her sister Marjorie took piano and dance lessons at very young ages. Unfortunately for Tallchief and her sister, their first dance teacher was not very experienced. The teacher pushed them to do ballet moves they were not ready for physically.

5 Tallchief’s parents decided that to get the best teachers for their daughters they should move away from the reservation to a larger city. In 1933 the Tallchief family moved to Los Angeles, California. There, in Los Angeles, Tallchief studied hard under talented teachers including Madame Nijinska, who was the sister of a very famous Russian dancer named Nijinsky.

6 As her talents for both ballet and piano continued to grow, Tallchief knew she now had to choose between her two great loves.

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7 Tallchief concentrated on dancing, continuing to work hard under Madame Nijinska. She performed at the Hollywood Bowl, a huge outdoor theatre. It was a great honor, and Tallchief was very nervous about the performance. During one of her dance moves, she slipped and fell on stage. Embarrassed but not hurt, Tallchief picked herself up and finished the performance.

8 Because of her incredible spirit and great talent, Tallchief was asked to join Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, a professional ballet company, in 1942. It was hard touring around the world as a teenager, and she missed her family. But Tallchief loved dancing for the different audiences.

9 A director told Tallchief she needed a fancier name than Betty Marie to be a famous dancer. Tallchief changed her name to Maria but refused to change her last name. She told the director she was proud of her Native-American heritage and her Tall Chief family. She did, however, compromise to make Tall Chief one word.

10 After a season dancing in Paris, Tallchief joined the New York City Ballet in 1947. The NYC Ballet was new then, but it was becoming one of the most famous in the world. Tallchief became its principal dancer or prima ballerina. Tallchief’s greates role would come with a production called The Firebird. In the performance, Tallchief soared, leapt, and almost seemed to fly across the stage in a flaming red costume. Many people thought her performance was the perfect blend of her Native-American past and her life as a ballerina. Perhaps the childhood images of her tribe’s dances, paired with the many lessons of Madame Nijinska, inspired her performance. The Firebird made Tallchief known around the world for her talents as a ballerina.

11 In 1956 Tallchief was honored by the Osage tribe for her efforts in promoting a positive image of Native Americans. Since she had represented the world of Native Americans and the world of dance so well, the tribe gave her the name Wa-Xthe-Thomba. The name means “woman of two worlds.” After leaving the dancing world, Tallchief went on to found the Chicago City Ballet in 1979. She served as the Ballet’s director until 1987. In 1999, at nearly 75 years old, Tallchief helped write a children’s book about her life as a prima ballerina.

12 Though she performed on stages around the world, she never forgot her Native-American childhood. She was true to her heritage and always faithful to the music that lived insider her.

50. According to the passage, Tallchief was primarily inspired by her

A. memories of her grandmother. B. admiration for the Russian dancer NijinskyC. desire to bring honor to the Osage tribe. D. inner passion for music and dance.

51. Which hypothesis BEST accounts for Tallchief’s success in The Firebird?

A. She was able to draw on the dances of her tribe. B. She was able to invent her own dance moves for the role. C. She was able to study the role for years before dancing it. D. She was able to use her talent for piano.

52. Read this sentence from Paragraph 10

The author uses the word principal to convey the idea of being

A. the tallest B. the only one C. the first to be hiredD. the most important

53. The author wrote this passage in order to

A. entertain readers with made-up detailsB. share an amusing story with readers.

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Tallchief became its principal dancer or prima ballerina.

C. persuade readers to attend ballets. D. inform readers about a famous Native American.

54. How is this passage BEST classified?

A. a short storyB. history C. biographyD. a personal essay

55. The author expects the reader to assume that Tallchief

A. preferred dance to piano. B. had always dreamed of traveling the worldC. wanted to change her original name. D. planned to return to her home when she retired.

56. When the Osage tribe gave Tallchief a name meaning “woman of two worlds,” they did so to acknowledge that she represented the worlds of both

A. dance and musicB. Europe and AmericaC. Native Americans and dance. D. willingness to change her name.

58. Which statement from the passage supports the conclusion that Tallchief had the instincts of a true professional performer?

A. The teacher pushed themto do ballet moves they were not ready for physically. B. As her talents for both ballet and piano continued to grow, Tallchief knew she now had to choose between her two great loves. C. It was a great honor, and Tallchief was very nervous about the performance. D. Embarrassed but not hurt, Tallchief picked herself up and finished the performance.

59. Based on the passage, you can conclude that the Chicago City Ballet

A. was formed years after the New York City Ballet. B. became one of the most famous in the world. C. featured mostly Native-American dancers. D. caused Tallchief to be honored by her tribe.

Best in Show

1 Some owners of purebred dogs enter their dogs into competition for prizes or titles based on show qualities or training. Typically, competitions occur in three different arenas: dog shows, obedience trials, and field trials.

2 Dog shows and trials are popular events held most places in the world. The United Kingdom and the United States lead other countries in hosting dog shows. Most dog shows are associated with the American Kennel Club, which boasts the largest registry of purebred dogs.

3 Dog shows fall into either benched or unbenched events. During benched shows, dogs are individually displayed on benches or platforms prior to judging. At unbenched shows, the dogs are led into judging rings by their owners and displayed there. In both dog shows, the breeds are divided into seven groups: sporting, nonsporting, hound, working, herding, toy, and terrier. They also are placed into either puppy, novice, American bred, bred by exhibitor, or open classes.

4 The criteria for judging differs with each breed. Judges took for things like shape of head, gait, placement of ears, color, and coat texture. An official American Kennel Club champion must accumulate 15 points under three different judges. A champion also must earn two major wins by scoring at least 3, 4, or 5 points in one category.

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5 Champions in each class then move on to compete for the top honor of “Best in Show.” Each breed competes within one of the seven groups. The dogs placed first in each of the seven groups then compete against each other for the “Best in Show” title. That is the final judging of all dog shows. The winner receives a sterling silver bowl in addition to the prestigious title.

6 Obedience trials are held in conjunction with most dog shows. They are competitions which test a dog’s ability to obey verbal and nonverbal commands. Dogs compete in classes for titles like Tracking Dog, Companion Dog, and Utility Dog. Tested skills include heeling, standing for examination, and various types of sitting. More advanced competitors are judged on retrieving, tracking of scents, jumping over hurdles, and obeying hand signals.

7 Field trials include testing for skills actually associated with hunting and include only dogs bred to hunt. The most popular field trials are those for hounds, bird dogs, and retrievers. Hounds must demonstrate the ability to run down and corner rabbits. Bird dog breeds are tested on their ability to track and point to birds in their hiding places. The dog must stand still and point at the bird until the hunter flushes the bird out of hiding so he can fire at it. Retrievers are judged on their ability to fetch fallen birds from both land and water locations. Dogs earn points based on their abilities. The American Kennel Club requires that dogs earn 10 points in their respective classes to receive the champion title.

60. The dog that is “Best in Show” is judged by its

A. appearanceB. obedienceC. ability D. registry

61. The dog that is “Best in Show” is judged by its

A. appearanceB. obedienceC. ability D. registry

62. Owners interested in competing for “Best in Show” must first

A. join the American Kennel ClubB. purchase a prize hunting dog. C. construct an exhibition platform. D. learn verbal and nonverbal cues.

63. Obedience and field trials are examples of

A. breeds B. classesC. registriesD. competitions

64. According to the passage, an unbenched show differs from a benched show because it is

A. hosted by foreign countriesB. divided into various categoriesC. judged by a team of kennel officialsD. opened by owners leading their dogs

65. In the last paragraph, the word flushes means

A. escapes into B. runs aheadC. looks about D. drives out

66. What mood MOST likely prevails while the judges score the dogs?

A tension

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B. confusion C. satisfactionD. peace

BlackberriesBy Leslie Norris

1 Although it was late in September, the sun was warm and the paths dry. The man and his boy walked beside the disused canal and powdery white dust covered their shoes. The boy thought of the days before he had been born, when the canal had been busy. He thought of the long boats pulled by solid horses, gliding through the water. In his head he listened to the hushed, wet noises they would have made, the soft waves slapping the banks, and green tench looking up as the barges moved above them, their water suddenly darkened. His grandfather had told him about that. But now the channel was filled with mud and tall reeds. Bullrush and watergrass grew in the damp passages. He borrowed his father’s walking stick and knocked the heads off a company of seeding dandelions, watching the tiny parachutes carry away their minute dark burdens.

2 “There they go,” he said to himself. “There they go, sailing away to China.”

3 “Come on,” said his father, “or we’ll never reach Fletcher’s Woods.”

4 The boy hurried after his father. He had never been to Fletcher’s Woods. Once his father had heard a nightingale there. It had been in the summer, long ago, and his father had gone with his friends, to hear the singing bird. They had stood under a tree and listened. Then the moon went down and his father, stumbling home, had fallen into a blackberry bush.

5 “Will there be blackberries?” he asked.

6 “There should be,” his father said. “I’ll pick some for you.”

7 In Fletcher’s Woods there was a shade beneath the trees, and sunlight, thrown in yellow patches onto the grass, seemed to grow out of the ground rather than come from the sky. The boy stepped from sunlight to sunlight, in and out of shadow. His father showed him a tangle of bramble, hard with thorns, its leaves just beginning to color into autumn, its long runners dry and brittle on the grass. Clusters of purple fruit hung in the branches. His father reached up and chose a blackberry for him. Its skin was plump and shining, each of its purple globes held a point of reflected light.

8 “You can eat it,” his father said.

9 The boy put the blackberry in his mouth. He rolled it with his tongue, feeling its irregularity, and crushed it against the roof of his mouth. Released juice, sweet and warm as summer, ran down his throat, hard seeds cracked between his teeth. When he laughed his father saw that his mouth was deeply stained. Together they picked and ate the dark berries, until their lips were purple and their hands marked and scratched.

10 “We should take some for your mother,” the man said.

11 He reached with his stick and pulled down high canes where the choicest berries grew, picking them to take home. They had nothing to carry them in, so the boy put his new cap on the grass and they filled its hollow with berries. He held the cap by its edges and they went home.

67. Which action taken father BEST shows the affection he has for his son?

A. He tells his son to hurry or they’ll never reach Fletcher’s Woods. B. He goes to hear a nightingale with his friends. C. He chooses a blackberry for his son to eat. D. He picks berries for the boy’s mother.

68. Which event is used as a flashback in the passage?

A. the boy knocking the heads off dandelionsB. the father hearing a nightingale C. the father choosing a blackberryD. the boy crushing the blackberry in his mouth

69. How does the reader know that the boy is imaginative?

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A. He pictures the canal in the old days when it was busy. B. He knocks the heads off dandelions. C. He asks if there will be blackberries in Fletcher’s Woods. D. He fills his new cap with blackberries.

70. In the last sentence of Paragraph 1, the word minute means

A. smallB. quickC. beautifulD. timeless

71. Which paragraph from the passage supports the idea that the father shares his past with his son?

A. Paragraph 4B. Paragraph 7C. Paragraph 9 D. Paragraph 11

72. The author of the passage creates a peaceful mood mainly through

A. the settingB. the charactersC. foreshadowingD. flashback

73. Which of these statements BEST adds poetic language to the passage?

A. …in September, the sun was warm and the paths dry. B. …the channel was filled with mud and tall reeds.C. …his father, stumbling home, had fallen into a blackberry bush. D. …sunlight, thrown in yellow patches onto the grass, seemed to grow out of the ground.

74. What is the main idea of Paragraph 1?

A. The boy misses the old days. B. The canal is full of plants. C. The boy loves his grandfather. D. The boy is out for a walk with his father

How the Mosquitoes Left KambaraA Tale From Fiji

By Pleasant DeSpain

1 Once long ago, a small island in the Pacific called Kambara was infested with mosquitoes. The island people were constantly at war with the pesky insects and grew weary of being bitten, especially at night. All day long the women of the tribe pounded tree bark into fine-mesh screens to keep the mosquitoes out.

2 Now it happened that a prince from the island of Oneata sailed throughout the South Pacific in search of treasures for his people. He landed on Kambara, and the chief welcomed him as an honored guest. After a great feast, the prince was shown to a sleeping room. It was surrounded with beautifully painted mosquito screens.

3 “Tell me, O Chief of Kambara,” said the prince. “why do you hang such wonderful cloth all about the room?

4 “For the mosquitoes,” replied the chief.

5 “Mosquitoes? What are mosquitoes?” asked the prince.

6 “Our little …friends of the night. They are small flying insects that… sing us to sleep each night,” Said the chief. He was too embarrassed to tell the truth.

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7 “How nice,” said the prince. “We have nothing like mosquitoes on Oneata.” 8 “Too bad,” said the chief. “We have more than we need.” 9 The prince yawned, and just as he began to fall asleep, the night air filled with the hum and buzz of thousands of hungry mosquitoes flying outside the curtain. “Such a soothing sound,” he muttered. “A rare treasure, indeed.”

10 The next morning the prince asked the chief if he could take some mosquitoes back to Oneata with him.

11 “You would have to take all of them,” replied the chief, “since they are a close-knit family and couldn’t stand to be separated.

12 “But what about your people?” asked the worried prince. “Wouldn’t they be unhappy if I took all of your lovely mosquitoes?”

13 “Yes, they would,” replied the chief, “but if you were to give us something in return, I think they would be satisfied.”

14 “I have a special conch shell in my canoe,” said the eager prince. “You blow it like a trumpet and the fish swim to shore and let themselves be caught. Your people will never grow hungry!”

15 “It’s a bargain,” said the chief of Kambara happily. “Our mosquitoes for your special shell!”

16 The people of Kambara set a trap for the mosquitoes, using a huge basket to tightly woven that even the smallest of the insects couldn’t get out. They placed a freshly killed pig in the basket, and the chief waited behind a nearby tree with the lid. The sun began to set and the mosquitoes came out in droves in search of victims. Some of the pests found the pig, and it wasn’t’ long before every mosquito on the island was in the basket enjoying the feast. The chief jumped out from behind the tree, popped the lid on the basket, and tied it securely with long vines.

18 With the basket in his canoe, the prince sailed back to Oneata. He thought of how happy his people would be with the restful sounds of the mosquitoes.

19 The chief of Kambara was also happy. He blew on the conch shell and the islanders began gathering in the fish for a celebration feast!

75. What characteristic of the chief would MOST likely be found in other mythological characters?

A. clevernessB. attitude of superiorityC. stupidityD. self-righteousness

76. How did the island people lure the mosquitoes into their trap?

A. by waving curtains near a treeB. by painting screens on the doorsC. by placing a pig in a basketD. by pounding bark on a tree

77. What might the prince do after he realizes the mosquitoes are a nuisance?

A. catch more mosquitoesB. find a new special shellC. welcome island guestsD. return them to Kambara

78. What characteristic does this story share with many other stories?

A. It is set on an island.B. The main characters are brave. C. Some of the events could not really happen. D. The characters are male rather than female.

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79. What problem did the people of Kambara have?

A. They constantly fought with other islands. B. They rarely caught enough fish for food. C. They had no treasure. D. Their island was infested with mosquitoes.

Here are two drafts of Betsy’s paper.

DRAFT A

One of the world’s great authors was Jules Verne. He wrote exciting adventure stories such as Journey to the Center of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Because he lived in a time when people still had to light candles to se at night and to ride in horse-drawn carriages, Verne had an incredible imagination. In his stories, he envisioned cars, electricity, submarines, and even space travel!

Verne lived in Paris in the 1800s. Many changes were occurring at that time. These were the years of the Industrial Revolution. Steam engines were changing the workplace. Cities were booming. People were leaving the countryside for factory jobs. Canals and roads were being built. They were needed to carry the machine-made goods from one place to another.

DRAFT B

The French writer Jules Verne wrote exciting adventure stories. He lived in the 19th century. At that time, things were very different from the way they are now. However, he was able to use his incredible imagination to dream up things like cars and electricity long before they were common. If Jules Verne were alive today, who knows what interesting inventions he would predict for the people of the next century.

No doubt, Verne’s imagination was helped along by what he saw and heard while growing up in Paris in the 1800s. These were the years of the Industrial Revolution, a time when steam engines were making large-scale production possible. Cities were booming as people left the countryside for factory jobs. Canals and roads were being built to carry the machine-made goods from one place to another.

80. In paragraph 1 of Draft A, Because does not correctly link ideas. Which of these should be used instead?

A. For example, B. However, C. AlthoughD. Somehow,

Caleb made this preliminary outline. Use it to answer these questions.

I. Mankiller’s early life

A. Born in Oklahoma in 1945B. Part of a large Cherokee familyC. Moved to San Francisco at age 10

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Wilma Mankiller

Caleb’s English teacher has asked the students to write a paper about someone they admire. Caleb decides to write about Wilma Mankiller, the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation

II. Mankiller’s activism

A. Returned to Oklahoma to work for the Cherokee NationB. Was the mother of two daughtersC. Lobbied for government grants to improve conditions for poor villagesD. Became deputy chief and then chief of the Cherokee Nation

III. Accomplishments as chief

A. Supported Cherokee businessesB. Founded the Institute for Cherokee LiteracyC. Created the Cherokee Heritage Center

81. In sentence 23, school library and our branch library is closed is correctly written -

A. school library and are branch library is closed. B. school library, and our branch library is closed. C. school library, and our branch library, it is closed. D. as it is.

Here is the first part of Lu’s rough draft.

(1) During the CivilWar, President Abraham Linconln approved the creation of African-American military units. (2)The units served with distinction, with some, such as the Massachusetts 54th Regiment, achieving lasting fame. (3) Following the war, Congress authorized the continuation of African-American units. (4) Assigned to theWest, these soldiers on horseback became a familiar sight throughout Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico and, later, in the upper western states of Nevada and Utah. (5)Native American (First American) tribes such as the Cheyenne and Comanche called the soldiers “Buffalo Soldiers,” a tribute to their willingness to follow the buffalo trails across the dangerous plains.

(6) While the Buffalo Soldiers saw military action throughout theWest from 1866 to the 1890s, they also served a crucial engineering function in Oklahoma. (7)In the Oklahoma territory, they oversaw the construction of telegraph lines, which was viewed as the important first step to uniting the western and eastern portions of the country. (8)The project became urgent after the war. (9) The soldiers scouted potential areas for erecting the poles and stringing the wires. (10)They also provided security for the work crews who constructed the lines.

(11)Building a railroad across the open plains was an engineering feat that had never before been attempted on so large a scale. (12)In fact, the soldiers became so adept at construction that they actually designed and assembled their own home, Fort Sill. (13) The Buffalo Soldiers assisted with the engineering phase of the railway planning by providing scouts and guides to escort engineers along the proposed path of the railway. (14)They also assisted with the actual building of the railway. (15) Weren’t they awesome?

(16)Besides being called upon to serve as engineers and construction workers, the Buffalo Soldiers also enforced the law. (17)The territories were often lawless environments where bandits and thieves preyed on stagecoaches and towns. (18)One day, the soldiers might chase cattle rustlers who had stolen a large herd of cattle from open rangeland. (19)The next day, they might hunt down train robbers or stagecoach thieves. (20)Over the years, these capable soldiers captured many criminals.

82. Lu discovers a sentence that is not in the correct place. Which sentence in paragraph 3 should she move?

A. Sentence 11B. Sentence 12C. Sentence 13D. Sentence 14

Read the next part of Lu’s rough draft. This section has groups of underlined words. The questions ask about these groups of underlined words.

(21)The Buffalo Soldiers were also called upon to protect the rights of the Native American (First American) inhabitants of the territory, known as “Indian Territory” prior to statehood. (22)In Oklahoma, the early settlers’ who illegally entered Indian land were known as “Sooners.” (23)The American government was comitted to expelling them. (24)The Buffalo Soldiers were given the task of pushing the Sooners back into Kansas an dto keep them out. (25)Similarly, timber mills built by

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dishonest businessmen seeking wealth would mysteriously appear on Indian land. (26)They supplied lumber to the people settling along the frontier. (27)At this time, the cavalry units were the primary law enforcement in the territory, so their job was very important. (28)The Buffalo Soldiers tried their best to keep the peace.

(29)The Buffalo Soldiers signed up for five-year terms of service and in return received room and board, clothing, and thirteen dollars a month. (30)Serving in difficult conditions, they never knew for certain where they would be sent. (31)Since they performed the tasks of engineers, construction workers, and police officers, they gained the respect of military leaders and civilians alike. (32)The Buffalo Soldiers performed their tasks affectively, and by the 1890s they represented one-fifth of the entire military West of the Mississippi River. (33)They left a legacy of achievement and astounding adaptability that still inspires people today.

83. In sentence 22, how is settlers’ correctly written?

A. settler’s B. settlers’sC. settlersD. As it is

84. In sentence 31, how is engineers, construction correctly written?

A. engineers constructionB. engineers; constructionC. engineers construction,D. As it is

Here are two drafts of the first part of Joaquin’s paper.

DRAFT ATwenty-five years ago, the original Star Wars movie was produced. It introduced us to things we had never seen before in a movie. It was the first movie of its kind. It broke box-office records and earned seven Academy Awards.

In 1977, something happened that would change moviemaking forever: the film Star Wars was released in theaters. It mixed action and special effects. It captured the imaginations of viewers everywhere. The movie's phenomenal success led many studios to try to copy its exciting plot and sophisticated visual effects. Incredibly, no one in Hollywood had expected the film to amount to much.

How did this beloved film come to be? The answer can be summed up in two words: George Lucas. A film-school graduate, Lucas directed a flop after graduating but soon afterward redeemed himself with a box-office success. Lucas indicated that the script he wrote for the movie studio was partly inspired by the old movies he loved as a child. A movie studio thn offered Lucas some money to develop a script.

DRAFT BTwenty-five years ago, the original Star Wars movie was produced. Long before computer animation in films, it introduced viewers to good robots, aliens, and heroes who wield light sabers. The first of its kind, the film broke box-office records and earned seven Academy Awards.

Although the first Star Wars film ha suffered the twin ills of a low budget and a chaotic shooting schedule during its production phase, nothing was uncertain about the film's release. To say that it was successful is a gross understatement of its success and does not even begin to describe the success of the film. From the beginning, Star Wars became intimately interwoven with the fabric of popular culture. Some film critics even go so far as to say that the current Hollywood trend of

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The Making of Star Wars

Joaquin’s media studies teacher asks the students to write a paper on an influential event in American filmmaking. Joaquin decides to write about Star Wars.

producing big blockbusters originated with Star Wars. To comprehend the significance of the film, we must begin by investigating the forces behind the film, particularly its creator, George Lucas.

As a boy, Lucas loved to watch movie after movie. He was captivated by their swashbuckling heroes, evil villains, and damsels in distress. The images stayed with him as he embarked on his filmmaking career. In 1972, Lucas, a graduate of the University of Southern California's film school, directed American Graffiti. His second feature film and his first box-office success. Because of American Graffiti, 20th Century Fox, the movie studio, was willing to take a chance on Lucas's next idea. They offered him $15,000 to develop a script.

85. In paragraph 2 of Draft A, how can Joaquin best combine these sentences without changing their meaning: It mixed action and special effects. It captured the imaginations of viewers everywhere.?

A. By mixing action and special effects, it captured the imaginations of viewers everywhere. B. It mixed action, it mixed special effects, and it captured the imaginations of viewers everywhere. C. Mixing actions and special effects and capturing the imaginations of viewers everywhere were what the film was doing. D. It mixed and captured action and special effects and the imaginations of viewers everywhere.

86. Joaquin finds an incomplete sentence in Draft B. Which sentence should be revised because it is not a complete sentence?

A. He was captivated by their swashbuckling heroes, evil villains, and damsels in distress. B. In 1972, Lucas, a graduate of the University of Southern California's film school, directed American Graffiti. C. His second feature film and his first box-office success. D. They offered him $15,000 to develop a script.

Read the next part of Joaquin's rough draft. This section has groups of underlined words. The questions ask about these groups of underlined words.

As millions of fans know, Star Wars is about a young man, Luke Skywalker who becomes a Jedi knight and leads rebel forces in a war against an evil empire. However, George Lucas's early drafts were very different from the final version. At one point, the smuggler Han Solo would be going to be a green-skinned alien with gills.

When the filming began, it was plagued with endless problems, including a tight budget and an unrealistic schedule. The movie was being shot in the Tunisian desert, which was freezing cold at night, insufferably hot during the day, and often prone to sandstorms. Some of the actors had to deal with uncomfortable costumes as well. For example, British actor Anthony Daniels lost an average of four pounds a day through perspiration, the result of wearing his robot costume in the desert heat.

When the film was finally completed, 20th Century Fox was nervous. Producer Gary Kurtz had advertised the film at various science fiction conventions, but the studio had done much else to promote it. Even Lucas's friends were skeptical about the film. One of the few friends who liked it was Steven Spielberg, who predicted Star Wars would make a fortune.

Spielberg was right. On opening night, long lines formed outside theaters. People who had seen Star Wars advertised at conventions had done something Fox had not expected: spread the word to the general public. Star Wars had the most big and exciting opening weekend of any film that had preceded it, and that was only the beginning. Since that first movie, several Star Wars movies have been released, and fans keep clamoring for more.

87. How is most big and exciting correctly written?

A. most big and excitingestB. biggest and most excitingC. biggest and most excitingestD. As it is

Here are two drafts of the first part of Keisha's paper. DRAFT A

Joseph Banks was born in England in 1743. Even at a young age, he was fascinated by the rich variety of plants that nature produced. From his tutor, Banks learned how to collect, group, and name plants. With his knowledge at his disposal, he could not be stopped. His knowledge grew, and in 1766 he made his first long trip as a naturalist. Sailing through the waters of Newfoundland and Labrador, Banks collected, pressed, dried, and labeled many plants he had never seen before.

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Banks's work won the respect of other scientists; soon after his return to England, he was invited to join a group of scholars called the Royal Society. Partly through his new connections, Banks was able to join an expedition led by the great sea explorer Captain Cook. The Royal Society was founded in 1660, almost 350 years ago. The lon gsea voyage took Banks around the world. One of his most exciting plant discoveries was the breadfruit tree of Tahiti. Grains such as wheat did not grow well in hot, moist places like Tahiti, but filling, delicious breadfruit was a good substitute for bread.

DRAFT BIn England in the mid-1700s, botany, the study of plants, was still in its early stages. Many of the people of the day would have laughed at the idea that the study of plants could be a valuable science. Plants and flowers were considered a suitable hobby for women, and not much more. To a young man named Joseph Banks, however, plants were so fascinating that he decided to brave society's disapproval. Banks was disappointed to learn that his school, Oxford University, had no courses about plants, but he was not one to give up easily. He hired a private tutor who taught him a recently invented system for collecting, grouping, and naming plants. In 1766, Banks made his first long ocean voyage as a naturalist. At the end of this voyage, Banks published his extensive notes. Banks's work attracted the attention of other scientific minds back in England. He became a respected scholar. His new prestige gave Banks the opportunity to go on several other sea voyages, including one that took him around the world. Banks was exposed to many new kinds of plants on these voyages. One of the plants that Joseph Banks saw on his voyage was the breadfruit tree that impressed him. Apparently, the fruit of the breadfruit tree is quite delicious and filling, not only feeling like fresh bread but also tasting like it.

88. In Draft B Keisha wants to add this sentence describing a breadfruit tree: A nutritious two- to five -pound melon with starchy yellow flesh, breadfruit ripens to about the consistency of an unsweet mango. Where would it best fit?

A. At the beginning of paragraph 1B. At the beginning of paragraph 2C. At the end of paragraph 1D. At the end of paragraph 2

Read the next part of Keisha's rough draft. This section has groups of underlined words. The questions ask about these groups of underlined words.

Banks wondered if breadfruit trees could be grown successfully in other hot places, like Jamaica. As the years passed, he became more important in the scientific circles. He was a Fellow of the Society of Antiquities, a Trustee of the British Museum, and an adviser to the Royal Botanical Gardens, a position to which he was appointed by King George III. By 1787, he had enough influence to organize a voyage to Tahiti to collect some breadfruit trees. The breadfruit trees would be delivered as ship's cargo to Jamaica. Banks's duties in England prevented him from going on the voyage, but he had confidence that his friend Captain Bligh was able to carry out the project productively.

It was not to be however. Captain Bligh's ship, the Bounty, became the scene of one of the most famous revolts of all time. The crew disliked Captain Bligh and resents having to care for the young breadfruit trees. Taking over the Bounty, they set Captain Bligh and his few loyal men adrift in a small boat in the Pacific Ocean, expecting them to drown or die of thirst. Amazingly, after forty-seven days on the open sea, Bligh succeeded in guiding his men to a safe harbor.

In spite of the captains agonizing experience, he still wanted to be the one to transport breadfruit trees to Jamaica. In 1793, he finally succeeded in taking those trees. When Banks died twenty-seven years later, on June 19, 1820, it was with the satisfaction of knowing that his dream of bringing breadfruit to the Americas had come true.

Several films offer more information and entertainment concerning Captain Bligh's voyage. The 1935 movie classic Mutiny on the Bounty, starring Clark Gable and Charles Laughton, is about the events that took place on this ill-fated voyage. Anthony Hopkins and Mel Gibson star in the 1984 version, The Bounty.

89. How is they set Captain correctly written?

A. they sit CaptainB. they sat CaptainC. them set CaptainD. As it is

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