Regents Exam in English Language Arts (Jun 2024) Released Tests
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- Q1
Mrs. Hall is not alarmed by the stranger (lines 1 through 6) because his
arrival does not interest her
clothing suits the winter weather
presence does not seem odd
dress reflects the current style
30s11-12R3 - Q2
The description in lines 6 through 11 serves to introduce the stranger as
frightened and desperate
fatigued and impatient
injured and distracted
angry and preoccupied
30s11-12R5 - Q3
Which phrase from the passage best helps the reader understand “ready acquiescence” (line 10)?
“to strike his bargain” (lines 9 and 10)
“He stamped and shook the snow” (line 8)
“And with that much introduction” (line 10)
“flung his portmanteau down” (line 7)
30s11-12L4 - Q4
Lines 29 through 34 reinforce the idea that
Mrs. Hall is discouraged by the stranger’s lack of courtesy
Mrs. Hall appreciates the stranger’s companionship
the stranger is insulted by Mrs. Hall’s attention to him
the stranger believes Mrs. Hall’s service needs improvement
30s11-12R2 - Q5
Lines 44 through 53 suggest that the image of the stranger
confuses Mrs. Hall
reveals his identity
shocks Mrs. Hall
exposes his intentions
30s11-12R3 - Q6
Lines 61 through 65 suggest that Mrs. Hall
determined that the conduct of the stranger is reasonable
concluded that the stranger’s actions could be dangerous
assumed that the stranger’s appearance is due to a mishap
decided that the stranger should recover at her inn
30s11-12R6 - Q7
Lines 66 through 69 impact the passage by
establishing a rivalry between the characters
resolving the conflict between the characters
confirming a friendship between the characters
changing the dynamic between the characters
30s11-12R5 - Q8
Mrs. Hall’s objective in lines 75 through 78 is to
elicit sympathy from the stranger
frighten the stranger into leaving
warn the stranger to be careful
persuade the stranger to reveal his story
30s11-12R4 - Q9
As used in line 77, the word “upsettled” most nearly means
lost
vandalized
toppled
stolen
30s11-12L4 - Q10
Which statement best presents a theme of the passage?
Some people prefer their privacy.
People usually understand each other.
Some people enjoy sharing their feelings.
People often take advantage of each other.
30s11-12R2 - Q11
Which phrase helps to clarify the meaning of the word “ricocheting” in line 1?
“bouncing from” (line 3)
“my eyes fell upon” (line 6)
“The other day” (line 1)
“slowly off” (lines 1 and 2)
30s11-12L4 - Q12
The comparison of the lanyard to the cookie (lines 5 through 8) serves to
clarify the narrator’s purpose for his work
confirm the narrator’s appreciation for his mother
remind the narrator of a famous novel
transport the narrator to a different time
30s11-12L5 - Q13
Lines 9 through 18 reveal that the boy believes
in his skill as a weaver
that his effort would please his mother
in the importance of his lanyard
that his mother needed a lanyard
30s11-12R6 - Q14
The poem conveys a reflection on the
value of the mother’s love
significance of the boy’s dreams
sincerity of the mother’s beliefs
importance of the boy’s achievement
30s11-12R2 - Q15
Which statement helps clarify the meaning of the metaphor, “the early bird gets the worm” (lines 7 and 8)?
“In work and in life, we are constantly taught that acting early is the key to success” (line 1)
“I’ve learned that the advantages of acting quickly and being first are often outweighed by the disadvantages” (lines 6 and 7)
“we can be sure to finish what we start and beat competitors to market” (line 5)
“procrastination might be conducive to originality” (line 10)
30s11-12L5
