GED RLA Prep

Front

How does Broderick's use of the term "endangered species" add to the meaning of the ideas expressed in paragraph 2?

Back

It explains how forms of transportation become obsolete.

Front

Which statement accurately characterizes the relationship between city planning and obesity in Broderick's speech?

Back

Improvements in city planning can alleviate the problem of obesity in the community.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

How does Gibb respond to Broderick's argument?

Back

By challenging the direction of the discussion.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Which summary best reflects Gibb's argument?

Back

The city should not increase taxes for impractical and nostalgic projects that few would use. It would be better to maintain present systems and look to the future rather than imitate the past.

Front

How does the argument-counterargument structure of Gibb's speech support her ideas?

Back

It suggests that she has considered Broderick's perspective.

Front

Which conclusion about the proposed changes in transportation do both speakers support?

Back

The changes would improve economic conditions in the city.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Which word would the narrator use to describe his cousin's behavior in paragraph 4?

Back

Erratic

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What can readers infer from the sentence: "The buggy is empty, the bowl is brimful"?

Back

The narrator and his cousin have finished their task.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Why is the buggy significant to the narrator?

Back

It is part of the memorable errands and traditions of the different seasons.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Front

Which event happens first?

• The narrator and his cousin remove the shells from the pecans.
• The narrator's cousin finds her hat.
• The narrator's cousin announces that fruitcake weather has arrived.
• Queenie trots beside the buggy.

Back

The narrator's cousin announces that fruitcake weather has arrived.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3