1.
The central idea of this selection is:
A. Getting a date can be scary and awkward.
B. Going to a good movie is important to a date.
C. Teenagers are concerned about their appearance.
D. Academic pursuits are more important than dating.
* Answer: A
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The
student is required to read and comprehend the main idea
of the story. |
2.
The speaker combines reality and fantasy. Which of the following
is an actual event?
A. Woodland creatures laugh at him.
B. His arm is in danger of amputation.
C. His mother drives the car on his date.
D. Phil Grant has mysterious superhuman powers.
Answer: C |
Requires
the student to pay attention to detailed information. |
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3.
The speaker uses exaggeration while recalling an awkward
experience from his youth.
- How
does the speaker’s use of exaggeration
help the listener appreciate the narrative?
- Of
all the exaggerations, which do you feel are the most
effective?
Use
information from the passage to support your response.
* Answer: This is an open-ended (OE) question. |
Requires
the student to think and to write a supported answer. |
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4.
“Memories of Dating” is a response to Eric Knott’s
letter asking Dave Barry for advice on dating.
- Explain
two tips on dating that Dave offers Eric.
- What
advice would you give Eric?
Use
information from the passage to support your response.
* Answer: This is an open-ended (OE) question.
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Requires
the student to think and to write a supported answer. |
