Language Arts Lesson 9
Evaluation and Revision (Grades 9-10)

Problems

  Answer Key

Problems 9-1  (click HERE for a printer-friendly version)

Directions: Complete the problems below. Consult the Answer Key below for answers once you finish. Review the Instruction material which relates to any questions you do not get correct.

Rewrite the sentences below to eliminate the "inflated language," language that is overly formal, pompous, and wordy.

1. An investigation of the symbolic overtones in Melville's "Billy Budd, Sailor" reveals the opposing personas of Billy Budd's naivete and Claggart's vituperative demeanor.
    
2. The motor vehicle propelled itself up the cliff and landed in nature's watery bosom.
    
3. In hopes of rejuvenating their romantic liaison, the couple went on a pilgrimage to become one with nature.
    
4. A mathematical mindset best suits the making of decisions that profoundly effect this company's future business relations.
    
5. Joe found that the fictional novel by Alcott conveyed a sense of emotion and feeling.
    
6. Smoking tobacco can cause humans to suffer unnecessary consequences.
    
7. The existence of computers and computer technology has greatly influenced commercial enterprise and information exchange.
    
8. Sometimes a particular part of one musical piece affects the listener more than another piece in its entirety.
    
9. Attentive focusing on the professor's informational lecture was not always completely possible.
    
10. After extensive nightly labors on an academic assignment, Sally needed a lengthy period of somnolence.

Choose the correct answer.

11.  Which of the following is an ambiguous comparison? 
    1. Mary thinks more of you than Susan. 
    2. Mary thinks more of you than me. 
    3. Mary thinks more of you than I.
    4. None of the above
    5. All of the above.
        
12. Which of the following is a mixed construction?
    1. The use of repetition depends on cultural background and societal acceptance
    2. Depending on the use someone uses depends on there cultural and what is accepted by society
    3. Neither of the above
    4.  Both of the above.
        
13. Which of the following is a mixed construction?
    1. The only person with whom the audience has direct relations to is the narrator.
    2. The only person with whom the audience has direct relations with is the narrator.
    3.  The only person with whom the audience has direct relations of is the narrator
    4. None of the above
    5. All of the above.
        
14. Which of the following is a mixed construction?
    1. We don't know if her legs are long
    2.  We don't know whether her legs are long
    3. We don't know that her legs are long
    4. None of the above.
    5. All of the above.
        
15. Which of the following is NOT a mixed construction?
    1. A subordinate clause is where you use a subject and a predicate preceded by a subordinating conjunction.
    2. A subordinate clause is a grammatical construction in which a subject and a predicate are preceded by a subordinating conjunction
    3. A subordinate clause is when you use a subject and a predicate preceded by a subordinating conjunction.
    4. None of the above.
    5. All of the above.

Answer Key (click HERE for a printer-friendly version) (top 

1. The powerful symbols in Melville's "Billy Budd, Sailor" develop Budd's innocence in contrast to the corrupt Claggart.
    
2. The car sped up the cliff and plummeted into the ocean.
    
3. In hopes of rekindling their romance, the couple went camping.
    
4. Executive decisions require precise calculations.
    
5. Joe found Alcott's book, Little Women, both delightful and tragic.
    
6. Smoking causes irreversible lung damage.
    
7. Computers have improved business communication.
    
8. The perfectly placed notes at the climax of a Mozart symphony can put most modern music to shame.
    
9. Focusing on Dr. Bing's boring lectures was a problem for most students.
    
10. After staying up all night finishing a paper, Sally needed a long nap.
     
11. a
     
12. b
     
13. e
     
14. a
     
15. b

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