English 1 (S2) Cumulative Exam Review
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Read the excerpt from Iqbal.
They grabbed him by the arms and dragged him into the courtyard. We followed, but stopped at
the door like a group of frightened baby chicks. We saw Iqbal's knees scrape on the stones on the
ground, his arm bang against the edge of the well. The master stopped at the rusty iron door and
pulled it slowly open on rasping hinges. We saw him disappear down the steps into the dark,
jerking Iqbal after him. Then we heard the awful, terrifying sound that haunted our sleep: the
grate of the Tomb as it was raised and then bang! as it fell closed. The sound echoed in the heavy
heat of the courtyard.
Which details from the excerpt best indicate that the tomb is a frightening place? Check all that
apply. ✔✔The master stopped at the rusty iron door and pulled it open on rasping hinges.
We saw him disappear down the steps into the dark,
Then we heard the awful, terrifying sound that haunted our sleep
, Abigail is writing a comparative essay about two books. She would like to write an in-depth
analysis of each book and then compare them.
Which organizational style would work best for Abigail? ✔✔blocking
A science teacher gives the presentation assignment below.
Let's make our families earth-friendly. Consider whether or not your family respects the
environment. Discuss your routines and practices with your parents, and determine your family's
"footprint." Then, suggest to your peers one earth-friendly effort that every family should make.
Which statement best expresses a strong claim for the presentation? ✔✔Every family should buy
local produce because it is more nutritious, it requires less packaging, and it promotes energy
conservation.
Look at the frames from Iqbal.
Already Passed
Read the excerpt from Iqbal.
They grabbed him by the arms and dragged him into the courtyard. We followed, but stopped at
the door like a group of frightened baby chicks. We saw Iqbal's knees scrape on the stones on the
ground, his arm bang against the edge of the well. The master stopped at the rusty iron door and
pulled it slowly open on rasping hinges. We saw him disappear down the steps into the dark,
jerking Iqbal after him. Then we heard the awful, terrifying sound that haunted our sleep: the
grate of the Tomb as it was raised and then bang! as it fell closed. The sound echoed in the heavy
heat of the courtyard.
Which details from the excerpt best indicate that the tomb is a frightening place? Check all that
apply. ✔✔The master stopped at the rusty iron door and pulled it open on rasping hinges.
We saw him disappear down the steps into the dark,
Then we heard the awful, terrifying sound that haunted our sleep
, Abigail is writing a comparative essay about two books. She would like to write an in-depth
analysis of each book and then compare them.
Which organizational style would work best for Abigail? ✔✔blocking
A science teacher gives the presentation assignment below.
Let's make our families earth-friendly. Consider whether or not your family respects the
environment. Discuss your routines and practices with your parents, and determine your family's
"footprint." Then, suggest to your peers one earth-friendly effort that every family should make.
Which statement best expresses a strong claim for the presentation? ✔✔Every family should buy
local produce because it is more nutritious, it requires less packaging, and it promotes energy
conservation.
Look at the frames from Iqbal.
