ENGLISH CUMULATIVE EXAM
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◉ You are given the task to write an alternate ending to "It's Only
Fair." Your assignment is to change the ending so that the flat
character becomes a dynamic character due to conflict.
Which ending is the best choice to accomplish this assignment?
Answer: D. After they argue, Maritza and Avery are unable to agree
on whether to write about Rosa Parks or Irene Morgan.
◉ Nico is giving an oral presentation about the benefits of adopting
a pet from a shelter. He makes eye contact with his audience
throughout the presentation, glancing at his notes only occasionally.
When he is showing pictures of kittens and puppies that are up for
adoption, he raises his voice and speaks more quickly. He uses a
chart to show all of the different animals in need of homes in his
area, and he provides a brief bulleted list of all the reasons why
students should not support pet stores. Before answering questions
at the end, he shows a photo of his dog, a terrier that his family
rescued.
What could Nico have done to make his oral presentation more
effective? Answer: B. He could have spoken at a steady pace and
volume throughout the presentation.
, ◉ Cameron is conducting research about famous American artist
Jackson Pollock. Which source on his list is the most credible?
Answer: C. the website of a museum that houses a major collection
of Pollock's work
◉ Which line from President Reagan's Address at Moscow State
University is a fact? Answer: D. Every four years the American
people choose a new president, and 1988 is one of those years.
◉ What should an author do to hook the audience at the opening of
a presentation? Check all that apply. Answer: A. pose a thought-
provoking question
B. share a related quotation
D. tell a related joke or personal story
◉ The most reliable source for a presentation about education in
multi-age classes would be a Answer: D. journal article about
classrooms with students of varying ages
◉ Read the sentence.
Rome has been called the Eternal City for centuries because ancient
citizens felt it was a utopian place with a monopoly of knowledge
that would last forever.
COMPREHENSIVE SCRIPT 2026 FULL STUDY
GUIDE COMPLETE RESPONSES
◉ You are given the task to write an alternate ending to "It's Only
Fair." Your assignment is to change the ending so that the flat
character becomes a dynamic character due to conflict.
Which ending is the best choice to accomplish this assignment?
Answer: D. After they argue, Maritza and Avery are unable to agree
on whether to write about Rosa Parks or Irene Morgan.
◉ Nico is giving an oral presentation about the benefits of adopting
a pet from a shelter. He makes eye contact with his audience
throughout the presentation, glancing at his notes only occasionally.
When he is showing pictures of kittens and puppies that are up for
adoption, he raises his voice and speaks more quickly. He uses a
chart to show all of the different animals in need of homes in his
area, and he provides a brief bulleted list of all the reasons why
students should not support pet stores. Before answering questions
at the end, he shows a photo of his dog, a terrier that his family
rescued.
What could Nico have done to make his oral presentation more
effective? Answer: B. He could have spoken at a steady pace and
volume throughout the presentation.
, ◉ Cameron is conducting research about famous American artist
Jackson Pollock. Which source on his list is the most credible?
Answer: C. the website of a museum that houses a major collection
of Pollock's work
◉ Which line from President Reagan's Address at Moscow State
University is a fact? Answer: D. Every four years the American
people choose a new president, and 1988 is one of those years.
◉ What should an author do to hook the audience at the opening of
a presentation? Check all that apply. Answer: A. pose a thought-
provoking question
B. share a related quotation
D. tell a related joke or personal story
◉ The most reliable source for a presentation about education in
multi-age classes would be a Answer: D. journal article about
classrooms with students of varying ages
◉ Read the sentence.
Rome has been called the Eternal City for centuries because ancient
citizens felt it was a utopian place with a monopoly of knowledge
that would last forever.
