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2024 (June): NY Regents - ELA

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Question 14

14.

The poem conveys a reflection on the:

value of the mother’s love

significance of the boy’s dreams

importance of the boy’s achievement

sincerity of the mother’s beliefs

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Question 25

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Write your argument here.

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Argument - Text 2

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Argument - Text 3

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Question 26

26.

Write your text-analysis response here.

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Question 1

1.

Mrs. Hall is not alarmed by the stranger (lines 1 through 6) because his

clothing suits the winter weather

arrival does not interest her

presence does not seem odd

dress reflects the current style

Question 2

2.

The description in lines 6 through 11 serves to introduce the stranger as

frightened and desperate

angry and preoccupied

fatigued and impatient

injured and distracted

Question 3

3.

Which phrase from the passage best helps the reader understand “ready acquiescence” (line 10)?

“flung his portmanteau down” (line 7)

“He stamped and shook the snow” (line 8)

“to strike his bargain” (lines 9 and 10)

“And with that much introduction” (line 10)

Question 4

4.

Lines 29 through 34 reinforce the idea that

Mrs. Hall appreciates the stranger’s companionship

Mrs. Hall is discouraged by the stranger’s lack of courtesy

the stranger is insulted by Mrs. Hall’s attention to him

the stranger believes Mrs. Hall’s service needs improvement

Question 5

5.

Lines 44 through 53 suggest that the image of the stranger

exposes his intentions

reveals his identity

confuses Mrs. Hall

shocks Mrs. Hall

Question 6

6.

Lines 61 through 65 suggest that Mrs. Hall

determined that the conduct of the stranger is reasonable

concluded that the stranger’s actions could be dangerous

assumed that the stranger’s appearance is due to a mishap

decided that the stranger should recover at her inn

Question 7

7.

Lines 66 through 69 impact the passage by:

changing the dynamic between the characters

confirming a friendship between the characters

establishing a rivalry between the characters

resolving the conflict between the characters

Question 8

8.

Mrs. Hall’s objective in lines 75 through 78 is to:

elicit sympathy from the stranger

persuade the stranger to reveal his story

warn the stranger to be careful

frighten the stranger into leaving

Question 9

9.

As used in line 77, the word “upsettled” most nearly means:

vandalized

stolen

lost

toppled

Question 10

10.

Which statement best presents a theme of the passage?

Some people prefer their privacy.

Some people enjoy sharing their feelings.

People usually understand each other.

People often take advantage of each other.

Question 11

11.

Which phrase helps to clarify the meaning of the word "ricocheting" in line 1?

"The other day" (line 1)

"slowly off" (lines 1 and 2)

"bouncing from" (line 3)

"my eyes fell upon" (line 6)

Question 12

12.

The comparison of the lanyard to the cookie (lines 5 through 8) serves to:

remind the narrator of a famous novel

transport the narrator to a different time

confirm the narrator’s appreciation for his mother

clarify the narrator’s purpose for his work

Question 13

13.

Lines 9 through 18 reveal that the boy believes:

in his skill as a weaver

in the importance of his lanyard

that his mother needed a lanyard

that his effort would please his mother

Question 15

15.

Which statement helps clarify the meaning of the metaphor 'the early bird gets the worm' (lines 7 and 8)?

In work and in life, we are constantly taught that acting early is the key to success (line 1)

we can be sure to finish what we start and beat competitors to market (line 5)

I’ve learned that the advantages of acting quickly and being first are often outweighed by the disadvantages (lines 6 and 7)

procrastination might be conducive to originality (line 10)

Question 16

16.

As used in line 14, the word “divergent” most nearly means

disturbing

wasteful

different

higher

Question 17

17.

According to lines 9 through 16, Shin’s theory suggests that:

procrastination provides time for ideas to develop

procrastination wastes energy needed for progress

having too many choices makes people less productive

being the first mover makes success more likely

Question 18

18.

It may be inferred from lines 19 through 22 that the individuals who were directed to put off the task “to play computer games” were more likely to:

address trivial details

generate more original solutions

complete business proposals efficiently

solve tasks quickly

Question 19

19.

The phrase “seizing and freezing” (line 37) emphasizes the:

importance of targeting specific solutions

necessity of limiting solution choices

benefits associated with following set plans

problems associated with acting too fast

Question 20

20.

The purpose of lines 38 through 42 is to present:

historical differences regarding attitudes toward procrastination

evidence that the Protestant work ethic valued procrastination

historical verification of the consequences of procrastination

evidence that the Industrial Revolution was hindered by procrastination

Question 21

21.

Golder and Tellis’s findings (lines 49 through 57) suggest that settlers’ success is the result of:

insufficient funding

inefficient marketing

competitive pricing

strategic timing

Question 22

22.

The “staggering difference” in lines 53 and 54 refers to a comparison between the:

time it took pioneers and settlers to create their product

kinds of products pioneers and settlers develop to market

profits made by pioneer and settler companies

success rate of pioneer and settler companies

Question 23

23.

In the context of lines 63 through 68, the phrase “blew Magnavox out of the water” suggests the author’s:

resignation

admiration

disbelief

antagonism

Question 24

24.

Which statement best reflects a central idea of the text?

“When we have a meaningful task, we’re advised to get it done well ahead of schedule” (lines 2 and 3)

“Perhaps it was playing the games that provided mental stimulation, giving people the energy to think more creatively” (lines 26 and 27)

“Procrastination may be the enemy of productivity, but it can be a resource for creativity” (line 38)

“The pioneers were first movers: the initial company to develop or sell a product” (lines 50 and 51)