English review 12/05/2019
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- Q1What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?To convince the reader to feel as you do about a certain topicWrite a research paper, only with facts and research - no feelings or opinionsShow a lessoned learned from a personal storyPaint a picture for the reader to visualize in their mind45s
- Q2What is the correct definition of inevitable?A short tripSnarky, rude attitudeUnable to preventPut off until a later date45s
- Q3What is the purpose of a narrative essay?To convince the reader to feel as you do about a certain topicPaint a picture for the reader to visualize in their mindWrite a research paper, only with facts and research - no feelings or opinionsShow a lessoned learned from a personal story45s
- Q4What is the definition of obsolete?Dark and gloomyExtremely dangerous behavior - to yourself and othersIn hiding, out of viewNo longer used or created45s
- Q5How many parts are there to a Proper email?243545s
- Q6What would be an example of a strong closing to an email to a coworker...Thank you, talk to you soonPeace out home sliceGood morningSee ya tomorrow45s
- Q7What is the definition of repress?Out in the openNo longer in useTo hold back, conceal and hideMany uses - can adapt easily45s
- Q8Rocky's car is a piece of junk, it's bumper is falling off and it's rusty all over! What kind of possession is shown?Never heard of possession beforeSingularJointPlural60s
- Q9What is the purpose of a thesis statement?Wraps up the essay, restates main points and gives next stepsTells the reader what to look for in the conclusionTo tell the reader your stand on the topic and what your essay is aboutTo back up the main idea with key details and examples45s
- Q10Read the sentence: While waiting for the results of my math test, I paced the hallway restlessly. What feeling does the word "restlessly" suggest?CheerfulsadnessGloominessAnxiety45s
- Q11People who are homeless have many problems to deal with. In winter, it’s hard to stay warm and it gets too hot in summer. They may not have a reliable structure to live in. Without a home, it can be very tough to keep their belongings safe and they might not have much privacy. Worst of all is the stereotype that all homeless people are lazy and don't want to get a job. Without a proper home and means to keep themselves in good health and cleanliness, it can be hard for people who are homeless to apply for jobs. What is the main idea of this passage?The worst problem people who are homeless face is not having enough foodPeople who are homeless have a lot of support from their communities.People who are homeless have many problems that prevent them from having a successful life.50% of the people who are homeless are lazy and do not want jobs300s
- Q12What is the definition of facetious?To go against what someone says - challenge themNo longer using something out of dateRude, inappropriate behavior at the wrong timeProper behavior - manners and kindness300s
- Q13Jamie wants to keep the house spotless all of the time and Shannon is a total slob, but I am a bit more moderate about cleanliness. What does the word moderate mean?ExtremeCompletely carelesssExcellent and perfectAverage or less extreme120s
- Q14"Ladies, please stop the name calling. There is no reason to act uncivil. Let's discuss the problem". What does uncivil mean?"quiet" or "still""impolite" or "undignified""polite" or "respectable""courageous" or "bold"120s
- Q15What does the word treacherous mean?equal amountsRude and snobbyUnsafe and dangeroussmall amounts120s