According to this selection, why is it not surprising that those with a video game addiction seem to have lower grades? Children who become addicted to video games tend to avoid doing homework. c1 q1 What is the purpose of the headline? To gain the reader s interest in the article about video game addiction. c1 q2 The author s purpose for writing this selection is to Inform the reader about the existence and symptoms of video game addiction. c1 q3 1
Which quotation best supports the idea that video game addiction is real? 8.5 percent of American youths age 8 to 18 who play video games show multiple signs of behavioral addiction. c1 q4 The author includes the quotation in paragraph 6 primarily to Emphasize the fact that he originally had doubts about the existence of video game addiction. c1 q5 Which words from paragraph 2 help the reader understand the meaning of behavioral addiction? Out of balance and damaging c2 q1 2
In paragraph 3, the word pathological means Being to a degree that is extreme c2 q2 In paragraph 6, the word histrionics means Deliberate display of emotion c2 q3 In paragraph 7, the word magnitude means Great size or extent c2 q4 3
In paragraph 1, what words help develop the article's attitude toward video game addiction? Skimping, lying, and struggling c2 q5 Joe waited for the train, the train was late. Joe waited for the train, but the train was late. (comma splice) c3 q1 After running the 5K in the middle of July all I wanted to do was jump in the pool. After running the 5K in the middle of July, all I wanted to do was jump in the pool. (introductory prepositional phases) c3 q2 4
In spring when the water is high the lake surges over the rocks. In spring, when the water is high, the lake surges over the rocks. (non restrictive clause) c3 q3 Use commas to separate three or more words phrases or clauses written in a series. Use commas to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses written in a series. (series) c3 q4 Jacob growled "He is a stinking blood sucker!" Jacob growled, "He is a stinking blood sucker!" (comma before opening a quote) c3 q5 5
Combine these sentences to show connection. Answers may vary. I got home. I ran to my computer to see if I had any e mail. As soon as I got home, I ran to my computer so see if I had any e mail. c4 q1 Combine the following sentences to show connection. I got the dog to stop growling at me. I sang softly to him in my sweetest voice. By singing softly to him in my sweetest voice, I got the dog to stop growling at me. c4 q2 Combine he following sentences to show connection. I gave the package to a man. The man was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt. I gave the package to a man wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt. c4 q3 6
Combine the following sentences to show connection. The city was on a hill surrounded by canyons and cavern. The city was very safe. The city was safe because it was located on a hill surrounded by canyons and caverns. c4 q4 Combine the following sentences to show connection. Many people visit Egypt. They can see famous landmarks such as the pyramids. These were built by the pharaohs. When people visit Egypt, they can see many famous landmarks that were built by the pharaohs such as the pyramids. c4 q5 7