English II STAR Review

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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: 'Mother _____ to the grocer twice a day.'?

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The correct verb form is 'goes.'

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What strategies can you use when answering multiple-choice questions?

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You can read the question and circle, highlight, or underline key words, make notes in the margins, and justify your answers with evidence from the text. The best answer is 'All of the above.'

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Which sentence uses the correct pronoun?

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The correct sentence is 'Honestly, Jason is always earlier to class than I.'

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What is the main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work called?

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It is called the 'theme.'

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a transitional word or phrase?

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'He said' is NOT an example of a transitional word or phrase.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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The theme is the central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun in a sentence.

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What is the purpose of transitional words in writing?

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Transitional words help to connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.

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What does 'author's purpose' refer to?

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Author's purpose refers to the reason why an author writes a text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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What is the difference between 'tone' and 'mood' in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject, while mood refers to the emotional atmosphere of the work.