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Dear Editor,

Yesterday, the local Toll Road Committee decided to raise the cost of the toll roads by 35 percent. A toll that used to cost $1.50 will now cost $2.03. The Committee claims to need the money because of budget troubles. I just want to be clear that I don't believe them for a minute. This is nothing but a greedy move by the Committee. Their budget problems are their own fault. If they eliminated wasteful spending, then they wouldn't need to raise the tolls.

The tone of this passage can be best described as

• A. disdainful.

• B. sentimental.

• C. affectionate.

• D. apologetic.

Dear Editor,

Yesterday, the local Toll Road Committee decided to raise the cost of the toll roads by 35 percent. A toll that used to cost $1.50 will now cost $2.03. The Committee claims to need the money because of budget troubles. I just want to be clear that I don't believe them for a minute. This is nothing but a greedy move by the Committee. Their budget problems are their own fault. If they eliminated wasteful spending, then they wouldn't need to raise the tolls.

The tone of this passage can be best described as

• A. disdainful.

• B. sentimental.

• C. affectionate.

• D. apologetic.

Stop the presses! Jared Atkins has a rash! The world is coming to an end. Actually, my sanity and patience are coming to an end. Last week, Mr. Atkins appeared in court trying to sue Kalanana Florist because a bouquet of flowers he purchased gave him a rash on his hands and wrists. Instead of buying some medicated itching cream at the drugstore for $3, he hired a lawyer and went to court, wasting the valuable time and efforts of our justice system.

The tone of this passage can be best described as

• envious.

• disheartened.

• yearning.

• sarcastic.

As principal of Westbank Senior High School, I certify that these seniors have met all of the requirements set forth by the Oceanview County Public Schools and the State of Florida. By the power vested in me, I hereby declare the Class of 2011 to be graduates of Westbank Senior High School.

Which phrase most strongly illustrates the formal tone of the statement?

• A. the State of Florida

• B. I hereby declare

• C. As principal of Westbank Senior High School

• D. have met all of the requirements

Which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a quotation?

• The doctor emphasized the negative effects of calcium deficiency: “When we do not get enough calcium in our diets or from supplements, the long term effects can include high blood pressure.”

• One of the most famous quotes from Henry’s speech is: “Give me liberty, or give me death!”

• Our new class president said: “I promise I have not mislead you in my goals to improve the school.”

• Aunt Polly reveals her thoughts on discipline when she says: “Spare the rod and spoil the child.”

A student has used quotations from this letter in a research paper about Benjamin Franklin. Which is the correct way to punctuate the title on the works cited page according to MLA Format.

• The Whistle

• The Whistle

• The Whistle

• “The Whistle”

The tires on the car were threadbare; ______________, she drove through the snow anyway.

Which adverbial conjunction can be used correctly to complete the context of this sentence?

• Consequently

• Moreover

• Therefore

• Nevertheless

Dear Ms. Langston,

Ever since I hit your car in the parking lot last week, I've felt really bad. I know that my accident inconvenienced you and ruined your plans for a vacation. I hope that you can forgive me. From now on, I promise to be more careful when driving through a busy parking lot. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you or your family.

What is the tone of the letter?

• A. affectionate

• irreverent

• scornful

• apologetic

Me

I'm captain of the soccer team

And scored the winning goal.

I'm strong and smart and good at math

And I'm on the honor roll.

I have perfect, chiseled cheekbones,

And I dress the latest fads.

You can see my flawless, handsome face

On several TV ads.

This year, I won the talent show

And was homecoming king

And got the lead in the school play

And won lots of other things.

The girls think I'm the coolest guy.

My rank is understood.

Do you wonder why I always win?

It's cuz I'm just that good.

What is the tone of the poem?

• arrogant

• dejected

• ashamed

• respectful

The Chicago Cubs are a baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The team has a longer history than most other professional teams—including basketball, football, and hockey. What most sets them apart from other professional sports franchises, however, is that the Chicago Cubs have had the longest championship drought of any franchise in all professional sports. In fact, the last time the Chicago Cubs won a World Series was in 1908. They are often referred to as The Cubbies or as The Lovable Losers by their significant national fan following.

What is the purpose to the encyclopedia article above?

• A. to persuade the reader that the Cubs are due for a championship

• B. to entertain the reader with a story about a win less baseball team

• C. to instruct the reader on how not to have a win less baseball season

• D. to inform the reader about a historic, yet luckless, baseball team