The Green Monkeys The Green Monkeys What we did wrong!

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Question #2Question #2

What is another good title for the passage?

A. Spartan LifeB. Education of AtheniansC. Greek EntertainmentD. Life of Greek youths

What is another good title for the passage?

A. Spartan LifeB. Education of AtheniansC. Greek EntertainmentD. Life of Greek youths

(0701.3.10- select an appropriate title that reflects the topic of written selection)

Our Answer Our Answer

WRONG- B. Education of Athenians.

Why we put it: It was talking about what they learned.

WRONG- B. Education of Athenians.

Why we put it: It was talking about what they learned.

Correct AnswerCorrect Answer

D. Life of Greek youths

Why its right: it talks about what the kids or youth learn in Athens

D. Life of Greek youths

Why its right: it talks about what the kids or youth learn in Athens


Which sentence from the passage uses a simile?

A. No words in any human language can express my fear.B. My feet left no signs on the granite and shingle.C. I tried to bring my thoughts back to the things of the world so long forgotten.D. After a slight meal and drought of water, I rose like a giant refreshed.

Which sentence from the passage uses a simile?

A. No words in any human language can express my fear.B. My feet left no signs on the granite and shingle.C. I tried to bring my thoughts back to the things of the world so long forgotten.D. After a slight meal and drought of water, I rose like a giant refreshed.

(spi 0701.8.10 identify and analyze figurative language (I.e., hyperbole, simile, metaphor, personification within context.)

Our Answer Our Answer

WRONG-C. I tried to bring my thoughts back to the world so long forgotten.

Why we put it: the person is trying to remember a thought about something long forgotten. It was a guess mainly.

WRONG-C. I tried to bring my thoughts back to the world so long forgotten.

Why we put it: the person is trying to remember a thought about something long forgotten. It was a guess mainly.


D. After a slight meal and a drought of water, I rose like a giant refreshed.

Why its right: It talks about him rising like a giant which is a simile.

D. After a slight meal and a drought of water, I rose like a giant refreshed.

Why its right: It talks about him rising like a giant which is a simile.


Which of the following is the least effective way to engage the audience during a speech

A. clear ones throatB. vary the speaking rateC. use inflection in one’s voiceD. make eye contact with the audience

Which of the following is the least effective way to engage the audience during a speech

A. clear ones throatB. vary the speaking rateC. use inflection in one’s voiceD. make eye contact with the audience

SPI 0701.2.4 Determine the most effective methods for engaging an audience during an oral presentation (e.g., making eye contact, adjusting speaking rate).

Our Answer 1 Our Answer 1

WRONG-B Vary the speaking rate.

Why we put this: Because I thought this way would get the audiences attention but I wasn’t 100% confident.

WRONG-B Vary the speaking rate.

Why we put this: Because I thought this way would get the audiences attention but I wasn’t 100% confident.

Our Answer 2Our Answer 2

WRONG-C Use Inflection in one’s voice.

Why we put this: I thought that “Inflection” meant change of voice most likely at the moment, I cannot fully understand why I put that answer at the moment.

WRONG-C Use Inflection in one’s voice.

Why we put this: I thought that “Inflection” meant change of voice most likely at the moment, I cannot fully understand why I put that answer at the moment.

Correct Answer Correct Answer

A. Clear one’s throat

It’s the right answer because if someone clears their throat they might think it he is doing it for another reason not get the audience’s attention.

A. Clear one’s throat

It’s the right answer because if someone clears their throat they might think it he is doing it for another reason not get the audience’s attention.


You are doing research on the care of saltwater fish tanks and are considering the following types sources.

A. a magazine article called "fish food: A guide to Feeding all Types of Fish”B. an article by a fish expert at a zoo found online at www.fishtankcare.comC. a newspaper article called “Environment Conditions that Affect Water Quality”D. a chapter in a science textbook called Aggressive Freshwater Fish

You are doing research on the care of saltwater fish tanks and are considering the following types sources.

A. a magazine article called "fish food: A guide to Feeding all Types of Fish”B. an article by a fish expert at a zoo found online at www.fishtankcare.comC. a newspaper article called “Environment Conditions that Affect Water Quality”D. a chapter in a science textbook called Aggressive Freshwater Fish

SPI 0701.4.3 Determine the most appropriate research source for a given research topic.

http://www.fishtankcare.com/


Our AnswerOur Answer

WRONG-C A newspaper article called “Environmental Conditions that Affect Water Quality”

Why we put this: we put this because we thought that the article “Environmental Conditions that Affect Water Quality” would talk about the subject asked.

WRONG-C A newspaper article called “Environmental Conditions that Affect Water Quality”

Why we put this: we put this because we thought that the article “Environmental Conditions that Affect Water Quality” would talk about the subject asked.


B. an article by a fish expert at a zoo found online at www.fishtankcare.com

It’s the right answer because the article is made by a professional

B. an article by a fish expert at a zoo found online at www.fishtankcare.com

It’s the right answer because the article is made by a professional




Which sentence is written correctly?

A. John will cut the larger of three pizzas and share it with friends.B. John will cut the largest of three pizzas and share it with friends.C. John will cut the most large of three pizzas and share it with friends.D. John will cut the more large of three pizzas and share it with friends.

Which sentence is written correctly?

A. John will cut the larger of three pizzas and share it with friends.B. John will cut the largest of three pizzas and share it with friends.C. John will cut the most large of three pizzas and share it with friends.D. John will cut the more large of three pizzas and share it with friends.

SPI 0701.1.3 Identify the correct use of adjectives (I.e., common/proper, comparative/superlative, adjective clauses) and adverbs (comparative and superlative forms) within context.


WRONG-A John will cut the larger of three pizzas and share it with friends.

Why we put this: I didn’t read the answer choice carefully

WRONG-A John will cut the larger of three pizzas and share it with friends.

Why we put this: I didn’t read the answer choice carefully


B. John will cut the largest of three pizzas and share it with friends.

It’s right because largest applies to three or more

B. John will cut the largest of three pizzas and share it with friends.

It’s right because largest applies to three or more

Which sentence is written most clearly?

A . The All-American, Ted, is Tennessee’s football quarterback.B. The quarterback on the football team, Ted, is an an All-American.C. Ted, the quarterback on Tennessee’s football team , is an All-American.D. Ted, is the quarterback on Tennessee’s football team an All-American.

Which sentence is written most clearly?

A . The All-American, Ted, is Tennessee’s football quarterback.B. The quarterback on the football team, Ted, is an an All-American.C. Ted, the quarterback on Tennessee’s football team , is an All-American.D. Ted, is the quarterback on Tennessee’s football team an All-American.


SPI 0701.1.11 Identify the correct use of appositives and appositive phrases within context.


Wrong: A. The All-American, Ted, is Tennessee’s football quarterback.

Reason: I was reading the wrong question

Wrong: A. The All-American, Ted, is Tennessee’s football quarterback.

Reason: I was reading the wrong question


Right: C. Ted, the quarterback on Tennessee’s football team , is an All-American.

Reason: all the other choices didn’t make sense or sounded dumb

Right: C. Ted, the quarterback on Tennessee’s football team , is an All-American.

Reason: all the other choices didn’t make sense or sounded dumb

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