Texas PACT ELAR 7-12 (731) questions & answers graded A+

Texas PACT ELAR 7-12 (731) Which of the following pairs of words acquired new, specialized meanings due to the influence of the field of psychology? a. broadcast, screen b. introvert, inhibition c. network, window d. sedan, coupe - correct answer Option B is correct. This question requires the examinee to recognize historical, social, and cultural influences that have helped shape the English language. The word introvert was first used in the late seventeenth century to mean "to concentrate upon oneself." The word inhibition was first used in the fourteenth century to mean "something that forbids or restricts." Each of these words took on specialized meanings in the field of psychology in the late nineteenth century: introvert came to mean "to produce psychological introversion in," and inhibition came to mean "a mental process imposing restraint on behavior." Learning how to behave when with your horse is the first step towards building a good working relationship with him. A well-treated horse is trusting but a frightened horse can be very strong and could be dangerously unsafe. Always speak calmly. Horses are sensitive to tone of voice, so never shout. Avoid noises like road drills or motor bikes. Don't move suddenly or carelessly when around horses. Use persuasion to encourage your horse. Horses never forget a bad experience, but you can use their memory to your advantage as they will also remember praise and rewards. Horses work best when they are in a happy environment and they like routine. For which of the following statements does this excerpt offer a sufficient amount of supporting detail? a. A calm horse requires less praise than a skittish horse. b. Horses are best trained in remote, rural places. c. A highly disciplined horse will be a hard-working horse. d. Horses respond best to steady, gentle encouragement. - correct answer Option D is correct. This question requires the examinee to assess the sufficiency of evidence, examples, and reasons provided to explain a concept or process presented in an informational text. The details in the excerpt explain the dos and don'ts of communicating with horses, such as do "speak calmly" to them but don't "move suddenly or carelessly" around them. Collectively, these tips support the practice of using steady, gentle encouragement with horses. Representative government in the United States has broken down. Our legislators do not represent the public, the voters, or even those who voted for them but rather the commercial-industrial interests that finance their political campaigns and control the organs of communication—the TV, the newspapers, the billboards, the radio. Politics is a game for the rich only. Representative government in the USA represents money, not people, and therefore has forfeited our allegiance and moral support. We owe it nothing but the taxation it extorts from us under threats of seizure of property. . . . Which of the following statements best describes the effect of the author's use of a rhetorical technique in this excerpt? a. The author's use of specific examples such as TV, newspapers, and radio demonstrates a thoroughly researched perspective. b. A reliance on exaggerations and sweeping generalizations reveals strong biases in the author's argument. c. The author's use of a simple, clear position statement at the beginning of the argument helps reinforce the overall validity of the argument. d. A focus on appeals to authority and emotion reveals that the author's perspective is based primarily on hearsay. - correct answer Option B is correct. This question requires the examinee to analyze the use of a rhetorical technique in a persuasive text. In the excerpt, the author reveals strong biases through exaggerations such as "Representative government in the United States has broken down" and sweeping generalizations such as "Politics is a game for the rich only." An individual reads the instructions below for acquiring an absentee ballot. She provides her local board of elections with her driver's license, a statement identifying the election in which she would like to vote, and an address to which she would like the absentee ballot mailed. Voter Registration Information How can I acquire an absentee ballot?Write or go to the board of elections in your county and request an absentee ballot application. On the application, you must provide the following information:your printed name and signature,the address at which you are currently registered to vote,your date of birth,personal identification, which may be any one of the following:your driver's license number, orthe last four digits of your social security number, ora copy of your current and valid photo identification or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document that shows your name and addressa statement identifying the election for which the absentee ballot is being requested,a statement declaring that you are a qualified elector, andan address to which you would like the ballot mailed, if applicable.Absentee ballot applications must be received by your county's board of elections by noon of the Saturday before the election. Based on these instructions, this individual will need to provide which of the following additional materials in order to acquire an absentee ballot? a. a paycheck that she has endorsed but not yet cashed b. a copy of her birth certificate c. a statement declaring that she is a qualified elector d. a copy of her most recent phone bill - correct answer Option C is correct. This question requires the examinee to use information presented in a technical text to gain knowledge and develop skills, such as learning and exercising citizens' rights. When the individual acquires the application at her local board of elections, she will be able to fill in her name, date of birth, and current address as well as provide her signature. In addition, she will have in hand her driver's license, the address to which she would like her ballot mailed, and a statement identifying the elections in which she would like to vote. According to the instructions, then, the last piece she will need to complete her application is a statement declaring that she is a qualified elector. The barrenness of Stamps1 was exactly what I wanted, without will or consciousness. After St. Louis, with its noise and activity, its trucks and buses, and loud family gatherings, I welcomed the obscure lanes and lonely bungalows set back deep in dirt yards. The resignation of its inhabitants encouraged me to relax. They showed me a contentment based on the belief that nothing more was coming to them, although a great deal more was due. Their decision to be satisfied with life's inequities was a lesson for me. Entering Stamps, I had the feeling that I was stepping over the border lines of the map and would fall, without fear, right off the end of the world. Nothing more could happen, for in Stamps nothing happened Stamps: town in Arkansas In this excerpt, the narrator's tone reflects an attitude of: a. passive submission. b. superiority and condescension. c. stubborn resistance.