John Phillip Sousa

Which of the following is the thesis statement?

• When John Philip Sousa resigned from the U.S. Marine Band and he decided to start his own band in 1892, there was no guarantee that his career was going to be a success.

• Through hard work and a large knowledge of music, Sousa was able to have a long career and became one of the most popular musicians of his time.

• Sousa was willing to work hard and dedicated himself to making his band a success.

• In addition, Sousa was able to have a very successful career because he had a great knowledge of music.

Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the verb?

• A) John Phillip Sousa write music that is still popular today.

• B) John Phillip Sousa wrote music that is still popular today.

• C) John Phillip Sousa writing music that is still popular today.

• D) John Phillip Sousa writes music that is still popular today.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the main idea of the following sentence? 'John Phillip Sousa was known as the 'March King' for his famous military marches.'

• A) Sousa was a king.

• B) Sousa was famous for his military marches.

• C) Sousa was in the military.

• D) Sousa wrote music for kings.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Choose the correct synonym for the word 'famous' in the context of John Phillip Sousa.

• A) Unknown

• B) Notorious

• C) Renowned

• D) Obscure

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• A) John Phillip Sousa, who was a composer, were very talented.

• B) John Phillip Sousa, who was a composer, was very talented.

• C) John Phillip Sousa, who was a composer, are very talented.

• D) John Phillip Sousa, who was a composer, be very talented.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'Because John Phillip Sousa was talented, he became famous.'

• A) Compound

• B) Complex

• C) Simple

• D) 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

What is the meaning of the word 'composer' in the context of John Phillip Sousa?

• A) A person who writes music

• B) A person who conducts music

• C) A person who plays music

• D) A person who listens to music

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following best describes John Phillip Sousa's contribution to music?

• A) He invented a new musical instrument.

• B) He composed many popular marches.

• C) He was a famous singer.

• D) He wrote operas.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the correct plural form of 'march' as used in the context of John Phillip Sousa's compositions?

• A) Marches

• B) Marchs

• C) Marchies

• D) Marchieses

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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 of the following sentences is a fact about John Phillip Sousa?

• A) John Phillip Sousa was the best composer in the world.

• B) John Phillip Sousa's music is the most beautiful.

• C) John Phillip Sousa composed 'The Stars and Stripes Forever.'

• D) John Phillip Sousa's marches are the most exciting.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6