"I Have a Dream" Review

Which statement explains what happens when the suffix -tion is added to a verb?

• The verb changes to an adverb.

• The verb changes to a noun.

• The verb changes to the past tense.

• none of the above

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Read the sentence: King pointed out the deception of the American dream, which seemed impossible for African Americans to achieve.

Which explains the spelling pattern change to the base word of deception?

• replace "e" with "-tion"

• replace "p" with "pp" plus "-tion"

• replace "ve" with "-tion"

• replace "ive" with "-ption"

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence includes an underlined misspelled word with the suffix -tion?

• King made a prediction that one day there would be equality among those of various races and religions.

• King's absorption with the Emancipation Proclamation contributed to his realization that African Americans were unjustly treated.

• King's subscripshun to a policy of nonviolence and peaceful protest to achieve civil rights had both critics and admirers.

• King was a convincing speaker because he showed conviction about his beliefs in both his words and actions.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

In front of which building in Washington, D.C., did Dr. King deliver his "I Have a Dream" speech?

• Union Station

• the White House

• the National Cathedral

• the Lincoln Memorial

In "I Have a Dream," what does Dr. King urge African Americans to do?

• struggle for equal rights with discipline and dignity

• appreciate the freedoms they currently have

• register to vote, even if it is not convenient

• regard all white people with suspicion

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following answer choices states Dr. King's MAIN PURPOSE in "I Have a Dream"?

• He wants everyone in his audience to register to vote.

• He wants Americans to appreciate their heritage more.

• He wants his audience to secure civil rights for all Americans.

• He wants white Americans to apologize for the evils of slavery.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following answer choices BEST identifies the "dream" Dr. King describes in "I Have a Dream"?

• power for the poor and disadvantaged

• more wealth and prosperity for all Americans

• election of more public officials from minority ranks

• liberty and justice for all Americans regardless of race

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following situations can BEST be used to illustrate the meaning of prosperity?

• Manuel has lots of friends, a loyal dog, a well-paying job, and savings in the bank.

• Toshiko likes mashed potatoes, crisp apples, dark chocolate, and peaches.

• Caleb skis down the mountain every day to get to his job in the village.

• Janna designs costumes for all the musicals and plays at school.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the BEST definition of tribulations in the following sentence?

We experienced a host of tribulations on our trip to India: the airline put our luggage on the wrong plane, someone stole our rental car, and we both got sick the day after we arrived.

• expenses, debts

• crimes, assaults

• fears, insecurities

• woes, miseries

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If Jon's emotions were exalted after seeing the opera, which of the following MUST be true? Base your answer on the meaning of the word exalted.

• Jon was deeply upset by the tragic story of the opera.

• Jon felt uplifted in spirit by the glorious music he heard.

• Jon felt soothed because the music was calm and serene.

• Jon had a painful headache because the opera was so loud.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4