
English 2 -December Final Exam
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- Q1Use "Where the Heart Is" 1. What detail from the selection support the inference that what Bobby did was unusual? (Fig. 19B)D. The story about Hugh Brady Perkins' homing pigeon.C. The information about bats detecting objects from echoes.B. The story of a cat finding it's way home.A. The actions of the president of the Oregon Humane Society300s
- Q2Use "Where the Heart Is" 2. The details that the author includes support the inference that she is--- (Fig 19B)F. a scientist who has researched animals.H. a cynic who is suspicious of the stories.J. a reporter investigating whether Frank Brazier is telling the truth.G. an animal lover fascinated by the stories.300s
- Q3Use "Where the Heart Is" 3. In paragraph 4, Stacy Woods uses empirical evidence to ---(9B)A. find her lost cat, SugarD. prove that all cats can do what Sugar did.B. prove that the cat in Oklahoma is SugarC. persuade her neighbor to take the cat.300s
- Q4Use "Where the Heart Is" 4. Joseph Banks Rhine (paragraph 6) supported his theory using --- (9B)G. empirical evidence, because he conducted experiments.J. logical evidence, because he relied entirely on reasoning.H. anecdotal evidence, because he collected stories.F. empirical evidence, because he observed something firsthand.300s
- Q5Use "Where the Heart Is" 5. The Latin prefix "extra-" means "outside" or "beyond." Knowing the meaning of this prefix helps you infer that the word extrasensory in paragraph 6 means--- (1A)C. included in the five senses.D. beyond the ordinary sensesA. not making senseB. outside the natural world.300s
- Q6Use "Where the Heart Is" 6. What is the author's purpose for writing this selection? (8, 9C)H. To entertain readers with anecdotes about funny animal behaviors.J. To explain the latest methods for finding lost pets.F. To inform readers about a topic that she finds interesting and mysterious.G. To persuade people to keep track of their pets so they do not become lost.300s
- Q7Use "To Build or Not to Build" 8. Read the following sentence from the selection: "Most people agree that when times are tough, we must look out for our own." What logical fallacy is illustrated in the sentence? (10B; Fig. 19B)B. Appeal to commonly held opinionC. Appeal to pityA, False dilemmaD. Personal attack300s
- Q8Use "To Build or Not to Build" 9. Which sentence from the selection gives a reason to support building a new municipal airport at Millers Woods? (10A)J. At least for the short run, we must act on behalf of people's well-being.H. Each year, thousands of people visit the area to hike, picnic, and observe it abundant plant and animal life.F. In a neighborhood on the other side of the city, the sun is shining but the mood is anything but cheerful.G. According to a study done by the chamber of commerce, a new airport would help make our city more attractive for tourism and as a convention center.300s
- Q9Use "To Build or Not to Build" 10. Which paragraph most clearly summarizes the two opposing arguments on the airport issue? (10A; Fig. 19B)A. Paragraph 1C. Paragraph 5D. Paragraph 7B. Paragraph 3300s
- Q10Use "To Build or Not to Build" 11. Read the following dictionary entry--CHAMBER n. 1. a bedroom 2. a board or council 3. a place where funds are held; a treasury 4. an enclosed space in the body of a living thing. What is the definition of chamber as it is used in paragraph 4? (1E)J. Definition 4F. Definition 1H. Definition 3G. Definition 2300s
- Q11Use "To Build or Not to Build" 12. According to the author of the selection, the main reason to support building the airport is that it will -- (TEKS 10)D. Bring about 0% unemployment.B. Create new jobsC. Cause rehiring at the city's auto plantA. Cause noise and air pollution300s
- Q12Use "To Build or Not to Build" 13. In paragraph 7, the context suggest that a good synonym for the word trump is --H. TreatG. ServeJ. OverrideF. Kill300s
- Q13Use "from How to Become a Writer" 15. Read the following sentence order, which outlines the steps to becoming a good writer. 1. Read well-written books as models of good writing. 2. Begin your own writing in a simple style. 3. (Fill in the blank) 4. When you know what you want to write, use what you have learned to express it in your own way. According to Keller, which step belongs in number three? (Fig. 19B)D. Read the biographies of famous writers and then follow in their footsteps.A. Increase the complexity of your writing until it perfectly matches the style of the writers you admire.C. Find a mentor who can teach you how to write more creatively.B. Practice writing until you can tell what you have done well or poorly and can edit your own work.300s
- Q14Use "from How to Become a Writer" 16. Which of these sentences from the letter uses imagery? (6' Fig 19A)F. They journeyed on, now taking a step forward, impelled by the desire to write, now at a standstill, held back by defects of style or lack of ideas.H. I should see to it that among our national products authors with noble powers had the chief place.G. One can learn to write if he has it in him; but he does not learn from a teacher, counsellor, or adviser.J. From your letter I judge that you do not read with your fingers.300s
- Q15Use "from How to Become a Writer" 17. In paragraph 3, the author's shift to using the pronoun we suggests that she-- (Fig 19B)B. Identifies with the struggles of a would-be writer.A. Feels superior to the reader because of her experience.D. Identifies with blind people who are learning to read.C. Considers herself to be a successful author,300s