Language Arts Lesson 9
Evaluation and Revision (Grades 9-10)
Problems 9-1 Answer Key

Directions: Correct Problems 9-1 using the answers below.

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