1. What is the topic of a paragraph?

a.

the title of the section

b.

the first sentence of the paragraph

c.

word, name or phrase that tells who or what the author is writing about

d.

the reason the author wrote the paragraph

What does the Cheshire Cat teach Alice? In Alice in Wonderland

Classify the stated conflict. A man works hard on a pioneer farm, only to have his first crop threatened by grasshoppers.

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier? A. Tori threw all her clothes in the hamper that she had worn. B. My professor said she would return our art projects on Friday. C. Jacklyn served a roast that was perfectly cooked to her family. D.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated? A. The current time is 7:18 P. M. B. Their baby was born at 2.00 A. M. C. The earliest flight leaves at 505 A. M.

Who is the primary audience for President Obama's NH Primary Concession speech? A. Senator Hillary Clinton B. Obama's NH supporters C. People who had not yet voted D. The television audience

Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the article

We go to Ernest when we're in trouble. He's the Bill Gates of Mayville. What does the allusion in this passage most clearly show? a. Ernest is muscular. b. Ernest is dangerous. c. Ernest is wealthy. d. Ernest is fun loving.

A newspaper article from a war zone describes at length the sound of constant fighting. What might a radio broadcast choose to do to present the same type of information most effectively? A.

Refer to the two paragraphs that begin on page 4 and end on page 6. What is Henry's purpose in posing multiple questions? ginian lawyer issionately for the nies.

The in this passage us a common characteristic of the