Unit 1 Review

Now is the time for the people of earth to consider building a colony on the moon. While the crisis of overpopulation is not yet widespread on earth, there is no better time than the present to plan how humans might set up a civilization on the moon. Everyone reading this should contact his or her representatives in Congress and suggest funding a moon colony.
The author most likely wrote this selection to - 

• Describe what its like to live on the moon. 

• Entertain with a story about astronauts. 

• Persuade you to consider building a colony on the moon. 

• Inform you about an exciting new technological advance. 

Answer explanation

The author wrote this selection to persuade readers to consider building a colony on the moon.

James woke up with a start. He knew there was something he wanted to remember. He rubbed his eyes and looked around his room. Suddenly, it occurred to him: today was his birthday! “Mom! Mom!” he called out. “It’s today!” His mother opened his door slowly. “Look out the window, James.” James leapt out of bed and ran to the window. There in the driveway was the most beautiful unicorn he had ever seen. “She’s all yours, James,” his mother said.
The author most likely wrote this selection to - 

• Explain how to get your very own unicorn. 

• Inform the reader about the best birthday ever.

• Entertain with a story about a boy's birthday present. 

• Describe what the birthday party looked like. 

Answer explanation

The author wrote this selection to entertain with a story about a boy's birthday present.

Our famous apple dessert is made with layers of flaky, buttery pastry dough that we sprinkle with cinnamon and fill with apples grown in our own orchards. The taste is unlike anything you have ever tried before. 
The author most likely wrote this selection to - 

• Explain how to make apple dessert. 

• Describe a delicious dessert. 

• Persuade you to eat this apple dessert. 

• tell the reader why apple pie is the best pie

Answer explanation

The author wrote this selection to describe a delicious dessert.

Story:
All bicycle riders, young and old, should have the right equipment to practice bicycle safety. Bike parts such as tires and brakes must be in proper working condition.Each bicycle should have reflectors so that the rider can be seen from the front, back, and sides. A bell or horn can help prevent accidents, too. Bicycle riders should always wear a helmet to protect their head from an accident.
What is the main idea?

• Bicycle riders need to know hand signals.

• Bicycle riders need to get reflectors.

• Bicycle riders need the right equipment to practice bicycle safety.

• Bicycle riders should always wear a helmet.

Answer explanation

Bicycle riders need proper equipment for safety, including tires, brakes, reflectors, and a helmet.

The girl walked down the street with her head hanging down; She had just lost her first soccer game. What detail from the text can tell you how the girl was feeling?

• She lost her first game.

• Her head was hanging down.

• She walked down the street.

Answer explanation

The detail 'Her head was hanging down.' from the text indicates that the girl was feeling down after losing her first soccer game.

Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how  Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?

• Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.

• Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.

• Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.

• Tim is moving to California with his family.

Answer explanation

Tim is moving to California with his family.

Choose the most positive connotation: The class' trip to the amusement park was _______.

• fine

• wonderful

Answer explanation

The class' trip to the amusement park was wonderful because it implies a highly positive experience.

Choose the most negative connotation: Julia ________ us to go to the party.

• reminded

• nagged

Answer explanation

The word 'nagged' has a more negative connotation compared to 'reminded'. It implies persistent and annoying reminders.

What are connotations?

• Words that end in vowels

• Dictionary definition of a word

• Words that have feelings attached to them

• Describing words

Answer explanation

Connotations are words that have feelings attached to them. They go beyond the dictionary definition and evoke emotions or associations. In this question, the correct choice is 'Words that have feelings attached to them'.

What is a denotation?

• The dictionary definition of a word

• The feeling a word gives to a reader

• a book signed by an author (like an autograph)

• An introvert with many friends

Answer explanation

A denotation refers to the dictionary definition of a word, which is the correct choice.