Ban the Ban!/Soda's A Problem Selection Test Review

"They have lost thousands of jobs to Asia, South America, and Mexico" is an example of a ________________ sentence.

• complex

• simple

• compound-complex

• compound

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

"I drink tea, but they drink coffee" is an example of a ____________ sentence.

• simple

• complex

• compound

• compound-complex

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

"When the cake is brown, take it out of the oven" is an example of a __________________ sentence.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

"Though Mitchell prefers watching romantic films, he rented the latest spy thriller, and he enjoyed it very much" is an example of a ____________________ sentence.

• compound-complex

• simple

• complex

• compound

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following is NOT an example of a rhetorical question?

• What is the meaning of life?

• Could I possibly love you more?

• Is this supposed to be some kind of joke?

• Do you want to go to prom with me?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Consider the following proverb: "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." Why is this an example of juxtaposition?

• In this case, dogs are being personified as able to learn tricks.

• The reverse psychology of the proverb implies that you can indeed learn new things when you've gotten older.

• The contrast between old and new demonstrates the difficulty of learning new things at an old age or after getting stuck in one's ways.

• It highlights images of old and young dogs.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

"If you've ever visited Rome, you might have noticed that the ancient Colosseum still stands tall and proud. But, not too far away, there are graffiti-ridden buildings."

What rhetorical device is shown in this quotation?

• cause-and-effect analysis

• strong language

• rhetorical question

• juxtaposition

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Which of the following ideas is suggested in "Ban the Ban!" and "Soda's a Problem but..."?

• We must allow the government to make certain choices for the safety of the public.

• Taking away the option of purchasing a certain size soda is not right or legal.

• Michael Bloomberg is the mayor of New York City.

• Public health concerns allow the leaders of local municipalities the right to aid the public when it comes to concerns of health and well-being.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

What is the main idea of paragraph 3 in "Soda's a Problem but..."?

• Mayor Bloomberg wanted to implement this ban on 7-Elevens and Burger King's statewide.

• People who really wanted more soda could simply by two smaller drinks.

• Mayor Bloomberg is a corrupt official because he hand-picked the Board of Health members who approved the ban.

• A judge stopped the ban on large sodas because of the "inherent contradictions" within the law.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the definition of implemented?

• carried out; put into effect

• to put in order of sequence

• to order or command

• to try to stop a dispute or conflict

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4