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AEE Unit Test 5 - WS1.1, WS1.2, WS1.4, WS1.9, RC2.1, RC2.4, RC2.7, WC1.1, WC1.2, WA2.3, WA2.4

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Identify the choice that best answers the question.
1. Which of the following sentences contains incorrect subject-and-verb agreement?[WC1.2]
a. The child would not pick up her toys.
c. Rachel and her husband talks about
going to Paris.
b. Deborah wrote a letter to her mother.
d. The students are going to an art museum
for a class trip.
2. Which of the following sentences uses active voice?[WS1.2]
a. Yesterday's lecture was given by a guest c. A guest speaker presented yesterday's
speaker
lecture.
b. The lecture was given by a guest speaker d. Yesterday, a lecture was presented by a
yesterday.
guest speaker.

3. Which of the following sentences best establishes a formal tone? [WS1.9]

a. It is of vital importance that we help out c. I made a lot of friends while helping out
those in dire need.
at the local shelter last summer.
b. Come on down to our open house this
d. The school is considering a volunteer
Saturday to hear about volunteer
program, and I think it's a great idea.
opportunities.

4. Which detail does NOT support the following main idea? [WS1.4]
Tornadoes can be dangerous, deadly storms.
a. Tornadoes sometimes strike suddenly,
c.
without warning.
b. The tornado's twisting winds can rotate at d.
more than 300 miles per hour.

If a tornado warning is issued, find a safe

area such as a basement.
The word tornado comes from the
Spanish word for "thunderstorm."

5. Which of the following sentences has an error in pronoun-antecedent agreement? [WC1.1]

a. The manager and the clerk tracked down c. The apples have finally reached their
the error and corrected it.
peak of ripeness this season.
b. Each of the members of the football
d. Everyone in the play felt proud of their
squad was proud of his achievement.
contribution to its success.

6. Which of the following sentences contains errors in punctuation? [WC1.1]

a. "There are," he said, "two major reasons c. "Is there anybody home," asked the
to favor this hypothesis."
weary traveler?
b. We answered the question in unison with d. Professor Marks told us, "The exam will
a resounding "Yes!"
be held on Friday morning."

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7. Which of the following sentences contains an error in verb tense consistency? [WC1.2]
a. We approached the window and bought c. Teresa saw the film and thoroughly
our tickets.
enjoyed it.
b. I see the wild geese and took a
d. Anyone who wishes to come to the
photograph.
concert is welcome.

8. Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice? [WS1.2]

a. The old mansion had a time-worn look.
c. Near the chicken coop, they could hear
the hens squawking.
b. The field had been plowed by the
d. James inherited the land from his uncle.
workers.

9. In which of the following sentences are commas used correctly? [WC1.1]

a. Please, Mom, may I go to the movies?
c. Tom my neighbor also wants to come
with us, to the movie.
b. We bought popcorn soda, and a candy
d. I have been waiting for this film to open
bar.
and, now it finally has.

10. In which of the following sentences is the colon used correctly? [WC1.1]
a. In response: the character declares his
c. She has many admirable qualities:
innocence.
honesty, forbearance, and diligence.
b. The evening passed normally: until the
d. The visitor had: a menacing glare it was
electricity failed.
a terrifying situation.

11. In which of the following types of writing would the use of informal tone be least appropriate? [WS1.9]
a. introduction to a research report
c. journal entry about a class
b. e-mail message about homework
d. notes for a class discussion
12. The following sentence is from a letter to the editor of a local newspaper in support of additional funding for
parks.
All the kids at my school want to have cleaner and better places to hang out.
Which revision of this sentence best reflects the formal tone and diction suitable for a newspaper's
audience?[WS1.9]
a. Everybody at my school wants to have
c. Students and people of all ages should
good parks.
have a clean place to hang out.
b. High school students, as well as other
d. Parks are good places to play ball and
residents, will benefit from clean parks.
other sports, and everybody needs good
parks.

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13. In which passage are the quotation marks correctly placed? [WC1.1]
a. "Batter up! shouted the umpire." Okay,
c. "Batter up! shouted the umpire. Okay,
this is it, "Andy muttered to himself." He
this is it, Andy muttered to himself." He
picked up his bat and took a quick look at
picked up his bat and took a quick look at
the three runners on base. "I've got to do
the three runners on base." "I've got to do
this, he said."
this," he said.
b. "Batter up!" shouted the umpire. "Okay, d. "Batter up!" shouted the umpire. "Okay,
this is it," Andy muttered to himself. He
this is it," Andy muttered to himself. "He
picked up his bat and took a quick look at
picked up his bat and took a quick look at
the three runners on base. "I've got to do
the three runners on base. I've got to do
this," he said.
this," he said.

Read this passage. Then, answer the following question(s).

The kea is a large green parrot that lives in mountainous regions of New Zealand. The Maori, the native people of
New Zealand, gave the parrot its name, which is an imitation of its long, loud greeting call: keeeeeee-ahhh.
People who see keas for the first time often mistake them for hawks or other predatory birds because of the kea's
round, hefty body and long, hooked beak. However, the kea is definitely a parrot. Like other parrots, the kea has
an extremely large forebrain, which gives it great learning powers and problem-solving skills. The pesky kea
definitely uses its problem-solving skills and its big feet to grasp items, and, in the process, gets into a lot of
trouble!
What kind of trouble? Imagine that you and your family are on a camping trip in the mountains. You park your car
in a safe place and make sure that the car and the bikes on the bike rack are locked. Then, you pitch your tent and
go off on a scenic hike. Enter a couple of curious keas. Searching for food at your campsite, they tear your tent to
shreds. Then, they use their agile feet and strong beaks to pick up stones to throw at the windows of your car. A
window cracks, and the keas peck at it until it breaks. Then, they hop into the car and tear the seats apart. Still
dissatisfied with the meager amount of food you've left behind, they fly onto the bike rack and chew apart the
bungee cords holding the bikes in place. As a final blow, they eat the bicycle seats!
14. What is the genre of this selection?[RC2.7]
a. personal narrative
b. expository essay

c.
d.

persuasive essay
allegory

15. Which statement most accurately summarizes the main idea of this selection? [WS1.1]
a. The kea's physical appearance leads
c. The kea is a curious, intelligent, and
many people to mistake it for a hawk.
often destructive bird.
b. The kea is a curious, hungry bird that can d. Native people of New Zealand named the
survive by eating almost anything.
kea to mimic the bird's greeting call.

16. Who is the intended audience of this passage? [WS1.9]

a. political leaders
b. teachers
c. general public
d. college students

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17. This passage provides the MOST information on-- [RC2.7]

a. the trouble that kea birds can cause
b. the birds of New Zealand
c. general information about kea birds
d. normal reactions to seeing a kea for the first time
Read this passage from Franklin D. Roosevelt's First Inaugural Address, given in 1933 during the middle of the
Great Depression. Then, answer the following question(s).
(1) I shall ask the Congress for the one remaining instrument to meet the crisisbroad executive power to wage a
war against the emergency as great as the power that would be given me if we were in fact invaded by a foreign
foe.
(2) For the trust reposed in me I will return the courage and the devotion that befit the time. I can do no less.
(3) We face the arduous days that lie before us in the warm courage of national unity; with the clear consciousness
of seeking old and precious moral values; with the clean satisfaction that comes from the stern performance of
duty by old and young alike.
(4) We aim at the assurance of a rounded and permanent national life.
(5) We do not distrust the future of essential democracy. The people of the United States have not failed. In their
need they have registered a mandate that they want direct, vigorous action.
(6) They have asked for discipline and direction under leadership. They have made me the present instrument of
their wishes. In the spirit of the gift I take it.
18. Which paragraph contains a sentence or sentences with parallel structure? [WC1.2]
a. 1
c. 3
b. 2
d. 4
Read the passage. Then, answer the following question(s).
A giant, dormant volcano silently looms at the eastern end of the Hawaiian island of Maui. It is named Haleakala,
which means "house of the sun." Native people gave it that name many years ago. According to their legends, the
god Maui captured the sun and trapped it in the deep basin at the volcano's summit. He promised to release the sun
only if it would agree to move more slowly across the sky each day. The sun evidently agreed, for residents and
visitors to the island of Maui have enjoyed long, sunny days ever since.
19. Which statement best summarizes the passage? [RC2.4]
a. The name of the volcano Haleakala
c. According to legend, the sun once made
means "house of the sun."
a bargain with the god Maui.
b. According to legend, the god Maui once d. An ancient legend explains why the
imprisoned the sun inside a volcano.
island of Maui has long, sunny days.

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The following passage is a rough draft of an essay. It contains a variety of errors that may include grammar,
punctuation, sentence structure, or organization. Read the passage and answer the questions.
ROUGH DRAFT
George Bernard Shaw
(1) It would be a safe bet to say that everyone knows who William Shakespeare is. (2) But the bet would be less
than safe to wager on who might be the second best English playwright. (3) His name is George Bernard Shaw
and although he is Irish and English, his fame and reputation is second only to that of the great Shakespeare. (4)
As a critic, a prolific letter writer, and social reformist, Shaw transformed Victorian theater and did his best to
raise his audiences level or awareness.
(5) Many of Shaws plays are comedies, but within these comedies are varying degrees of attack on societys
troubles as well as expressions of his political and philosophical ideas. (6) The intent of his plays was to shake
people up. (7) he strongly believed that if you were not a part of the solution, then certainly you were a part of
the problem. (8) In other words if you didnt help solve a problem, then you were probably the one causing it.
(9) Shaw presents varying degrees of harshness and outrage when addresses issues such as class structure, male
and female relationships, education, prostitution and slumlords. (10) He was particularly vocal on the subject of
prostitution and in the preface to his play Mrs. Warrens Profession, he writes: to draw attention to the truth that
prostitution is caused, not by female depravity or male licentiousness, but simply by underpaying, undervaluing,
and overworking women so shamefully that the poorest of them are forced to resort to prostitution to keep body
and soul together.
(11) Pygmalion, Major Barbara, Heartbreak House, and Saint Joan to name a few, are plays that go beyond their
original intent which is to entertain. (12) Shaw managed to take it to another level completely, to inform and to
encourage involvement in solving societys troubled areas.
20. Which of the following sentences would BEST begin the essay? [WS1.1]
a. George Bernard Shaw is an Irish playwright.
b. George Bernard Shaws reputation for playwriting is second only to William
Shakespeare.
c. Although Shakespeare is considered the best playwright of all time, George Bernard
Shaw is pretty good, too.
d. Not a day goes by when the name George Bernard Shaw appears somewhere.
21. The BEST way to combine the sentences numbered 1 and 2 is... [WS1.9]
a. It would be a safe bet to wager on the fact that everyone knows who William
Shakespeare is, but a less safe bet to wager on the fact that George Bernard Shaw might
be the second best playwright.
b. William Shakespeare is a safer bet that George Bernard Shaw.
c. Betting on William Shakespeare being the best playwright would be a safe one, but
betting on George Bernard Shaw would put your life in jeopardy.
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22. What is the purpose of this passage? [WS1.9]

a. to entertain
b. to persuade
c. to inform
d. to embarrass
23. Which of the following would be the BEST way to revise sentence 12? [WS1.9]
a. Shaw managed to take playwriting to another level completely: to...
b. Shaw takes playwriting to different scopes: to....
c. Shaw leaves the normal world of playwriting behind and takes it to another
stratosphere: to...
d. Playwriting for Shaw was like a game to cause anxiety: to...
The following passage is a rough draft of an essay. It contains a variety of errors that may include grammar,
punctuation, sentence structure, or organization. Read the passage and answer the questions.
ROUGH DRAFT
The Japanese Comic Craze
Japan has made comic books popular again. Most American comic books are about superheroes, and they are read
mainly by children and young adults. Generally, American adults prefer to read historical fiction and biographies
of famous people. (1) But in Japan, there are a wide variety of comic books that are read by people of all ages.
On the commuter trains in Japan, its not uncommon to see middle-aged people reading comic books, called
manga. Japanese manga can be about sports action, romance, history, and science fiction--theres even a comic
book about gold! Japanese comic books are so popular that 40 percent of all books and magazines sold in Japan
are manga.
A Japanese designer names Osamu Tezuka started making comic books in Japan after World War II. Comic
books had been invented in the United States, and Tezuka was influenced by the American style. So he made
comic books that looked similar to American comic books, but his stories were more sophisticated, like the ones
in novels. Over time, Japanese comic book artists developed a unique style of their own. The look is often bold,
bright, and futuristic.
Japanese comics are not just popular in Japan. Many manga have become popular in the United States as well.
Some American comic books, cartoons, and video games have even started to adopt the manga style. Its (2)
appealing to see how these two cultures have influenced each others comic book style.
24. Which sentence LEAST relates to the main idea of the essay? [WS1.1]
a. Japanese comic books are so popular that 40 percent of all books and magazines sold in
Japan are manga.
b. Generally, American adults prefer to read historical fiction and biographies of famous
people.
c. Japanese manga can be about sports, action, romance, history, and science fiction.
d. Over time, Japanese comic book artists developed a unique style of their own.

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25. Which is the MOST effective revision of the segment labeled (1)? [WS1.9]
a. There are many comic books that are read by people of all ages in Japan, however,
b. In Japan, however, people of all ages read a wide variety of comic books.
c. However, many people in Japan of all ages are reading comic books of many kinds.
d. However, in Japan, many comic books are read by people of various ages.
26. Which of the following is supported by details or evidence in the essay? [WS1.4]
a. Manga comic books focus on superheroes.
b. Comic books are a primary source of entertainment for many people in Japan.
c. Americans read more Japanese comic books than American comic books.
d. Manga is the most sophisticated form of comic book.
Identify the choice that best answers the question.
27. Which of the following does NOT help to clarify a set of technical directions? [RC2.1]
a. formal, sophisticated vocabulary
c. visual aids that accompany the text
b. a series of numbered steps
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Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

On Screen
The lights go down and flickering images appear on the big screen. Suddenly, the engaging grins of two small
boys emerge in black and white. The tow-headed boys are dressed in coveralls and are sitting on a porch with
their dusty bare feet propped on a wooden step below them. A long-eared hound lies listlessly at their feet.
Catcalls and giggles fill the theater. Hey, look. Its George and Roy. And theres old Tig snoozin away at
their feet. Applause and more giggles break out in the small movie house in Eastern Tennessee.
It is early in the twentieth century, and movie houses are springing up all over the country. During this time,
nickelodeons were being replaced by a new industry. The emerging movie houses were given regal names such as
the Majestic, and Imperial, and the Plaza. Patrons were happy to pay the price of a movie ticket, usually 10
cents, to see the latest moving picture show. At first, single reels of film were projected onto the big screen. By
1907, multiple reels of film were spliced together and presented as feature films. Early audiences were lured into
the movie houses not only by the western feature shown every Sunday but also by the promise of seeing still shots
of themselves up on the big screen.
Traveling photographers earned a living, moving from town to town, taking photos of local people - especially
children - and nearby scenes of interest to show on the screen of the local movie house. The photographers were
paid not only by the movie house owner who knew that local shots would be popular attractions, but they were
also paid by the parents for the childrens photographs. Eventually, these still shots of local people and places
were replaced by newsreels of current news events, such as the world wars in Europe. These newsreels,
precursors of the evening news now watched nightly, showed flickering images of real men going off to battle.
The reels played before the main future and were eagerly awaited reports of current events in the world.
The early features shown every Saturday and occasionally during the week were silent films. A local, talented
pianist usually sat in the front of the theater supplying a musical backdrop for the action. Chords were pounded
out as the western film star Tom Mix rode his horse up to the latest, staged train robbery of as the Keystone Cops
investigated another caper.
Soon, the feature films were no longer silent; recorded sound was now possible, and the feature films were now
referred to as talkies and became even more popular. The films were all in black and white, with color films not
appearing until the late 1930s.
28. According to the passage, the reason the sound of Tom Mixs horse is accompanied by a piano was because [RC2.4]
a. Viewers were making too much noise.
c. Films were silent since audio
technology was not invented then.
b. The horse made snorting noises
d. Tom Mix preferred pianos to violins.
that needed to be masked by music.

29. The main idea of this passage is that movies - [RC2.4]

a. are popular because theaters are air
c. give parents an opportunity to entertain
conditioned
children
b.

provide audiences with world news

d.

have been entertaining audiences for

many years

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Shower Radio - Warranty and Directions

Introduction
Congratulations! You are now the owner of a So Fine Shower Radio! It is sure to provide entertainment for many
hours. In addition, the radio features a timer for those days when you are in a hurry.
Before using the radio, please read all directions, fill out and mail in the warranty card, and file the warranty
information in a safe place. Although we do not anticipate problems with the radio, you may need to refer to the
warranty information at a later time.
Warranty
This radio is warranted for a one-year period that begins on the date of purchase. If it fails to work because of a
defect in materials or assembly, please return it to the following address:
So Fine Radio Corp.
1279 Delta Way
Monga, CA 97623
We will not pay shipping costs for returning the radio to us. We will either repair or replace the radio. Please
allow at least four weeks for diagnosing the problem and repairing the radio. If you have not heard from us within
six seeks, call our customer service department at 1-800-123-4567.
Radios that are returned to us for problems other than a defect in materials or assembly will be subject to a service
fee as well as the cost of the repairs. Customers will be notified of the charge by postcard. Radios will not be
returned to customers until these fees are paid.
Directions
Please read all directions and familiarize yourself with the features of the radio before using it.
Please not that this radio is designed and built to operate well in a damp environment. The self-contained batteries
and circuits are sealed in compartments that will withstand heat and humanity.

To Operate the Radio

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1. Insert two AA batteries in the compartment at the back of the radio. Be certain to follow the diagram in the
compartment, or the batteries will not provide electricity. The radio should NOT be modified in order to be
plugged into the wall; this will damage the waterproofing and invalidate the warranty.
2. Rotate the POWER dial in a clockwise direction until it clicks. Continue turning the dial until the desired
volume is achieved.
3. To find the desired station, press the station selector button. The tuner will automatically go to the next highest
signal. The stations call number will be visible in the digital screen. When the station with the highest frequency
has been reached, the selector will start again at the lowest frequency.
4. To switch between AM and FM stations, move the sliding AM/FM switch.
To Operate the Timer
1. Press the Timer Set button. Each time the button is pressed, five minutes will be put on the timer. The amount
of time on the timer will be visible for five seconds on the digital screen.
2. When the time on the timer expires, a beep will sound for ten seconds. The timer may be reset again after one
minute.
Troubleshooting
Before returning the radio for service, please check the following items:
Problem: Radio cannot be heard.
1. Check batteries to be certain that they still have power and are inserted correctly.
2. Check Power / Volume Control.
Problem: Timer does not work
1. Check batteries to be certain that they still have power and are inserted correctly.
2. Follow directions above for setting timer.
3. Turn the power control on. The timer will not work when the radio is not on.
4. Adjust the volume control which regulates the volume of the beep as well as the radio volume.
30. According to the document, what should you do before returning the radio for service? [RC2.4]
a. Contact the store where you purchased it. c. Call the manufacturer for a repair
number.
b. Check the telephone book for local repair d. Try to fix the problem using the
services.
Troubleshooting section.

31. The digital screen will show both - [RC2.1]

a. the radio station and time on the timer
b.

the AM/FM indicator and the radio

station

c.
d.

the time remaining on the timer and the

date
the volume level and the AM/FM
indicator

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32. Which of the following is covered within this document? [RC2.7]

a. where to purchase the radio
c. how to operate the radio and timer
b. what other owners say about the radio
d. who will benefit from using the radio
33. What question might a reader still have about this product? [RC2.7]
a. How is the radio installed in the shower? c. What signal does the timer give off?
b. Where should I send a non-working
d. What kind of batteries does the radio
radio?
use?

Short Answer
1. Directions: Read the CAHSEE prompt below. Respond to the prompt by writing the
introductory paragraph you would include in an essay response. You only have to write the
introductory paragraph, but be sure to include all necessary components of a typical expository
introductory paragraph.

Writing Task:
By the time students enter high school, they have learned about many moments in history that have
influenced our world today. Think about a moment in history you studied and consider its importance.
Write a composition in which you discuss a moment in history. Share its importance in todays world. Be
sure to support the moment with details and examples. [WA2.3]
2. Directions: Read the CAHSEE prompt below. Respond to the prompt by writing the
introductory paragraph you would include in an essay response. You only have to write the
introductory paragraph, but be sure to include all necessary components of a typical persuasive
introductory paragraph.

Writing Task:
Another high school has just been built two miles from yours. A younger friend has the choice of
attending your school or the new one next year. He has asked your help to make the decision.
Help your friend make the decision. Write a letter to your friend describing some of the advantages of
choosing your high school. Attempt to be convincing. [WA2.4]

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