Only the wiliest of you will be able to overcome this dangerous quest:

a) bravest

b) meanest

c) worthiest

d) cleverest

What must happen for a nation's standard of living to improve?

Which of the following describes the parenthesized phrase? This is the week Jon plans (to work) A) Participal B) Adverbial C) Infinitive D) Prepositional

Identify the appositive or complete appositive phrase. John Milton, a brilliant poet, was known more for his political tracts during his lifetime.

In his Revolutionary-era writing Common Sense, Thomas Paine uses the words "evil," "degradation," and "imposition" to describe the British monarchy. These are examples of which rhetorical technique? A. LogicB. MetaphorC. DictionD. Personification

Read the two sentences. I listened to the birds singing. I read a book on the patio. Which sentence combines the two sentences using a present participle? a) I liste ned to the birds singing, and I read a book on the patio.

Which of these will take the shape of their container? A. Liquids and gases only B. Solids, liquids, and gases C. Liquids only D. Solids and gases only

5. If the prefix sub - means "under," what is the exact meaning of the word subscribe? A. place back B. look back C. drive under D. write under

Identify the sentence that uses the verb mood in the imperative. A. How many roads must a man walk down? B. Shawn prefers that Sayuri is erased from his memories. C. Because I could not stop for death, he kindly stopped for me. D.

Which example best describes character development through internal conflict? A. Kai is able to persevere after a serious football injury because his team supports him. B.

Read the fable and determine its theme. In a paragraph of three to five sentences, use evidence from the story to support your identified theme.