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Release Questions

These are questions from the 2014 Spring SOL Release Test that the students took back in January.  I am taking the ones that the majority of the students missed and reviewing with them.

February 22nd

17I have some good news for you, Julia," Mrs. Thompson said as she walked  back into the room. "Mr. Malone has explained to me how excited you are about  the orchestra field trip. Normally, this many tardies would exclude you from  participating." She paused and stared at Julia. "However, I have considered the  motives behind your tardies and will allow you to attend.“

 

Which word in paragraph 17 signals a generalization?

 A Normally

 B paused

 C However

 D considered

 

February 24th

February 25th

Read this sentence.

A small vice in Craig's writing style is  his habit of not explaining 

his ideas,  but he can improve his skills with  increased effort.

 

What is the meaning of vice in this  sentence?

A. a bad practice

B. an unusual activity

C. a confusing situation

D. an interesting concept