UNIT 1 Milestone 1 with answers.

Kayla is writing a narrative essay about her trip to Africa.
What best describes the purpose of her narrative?
 to persuade readers to consider Africa for their next vacation
 to inform readers about traveling in Africa
 to argue that Africa is the best travel destination
 to tell a story about her trip to Africa
RATIONALE
The purpose of a narrative is, in fact, to tell a story. Unlike argumentative and persuasive 
writing, narratives do not take a position on a debatable topic. Narratives also do not aim to 
explain a topic in an objective tone the way an informative piece of writing does.
2
Select the option that correctly punctuates the dialogue.
 "I was so surprised" laughed Mom, "when I saw you come in the door."
 "I was so surprised," laughed Mom "when I saw you come in the door."
 "I was so surprised" laughed Mom "when I saw you come in the door."
 "I was so surprised," laughed Mom, "when I saw you come in the door."
RATIONALE
Remember that when punctuating dialogue, quotation marks need to be placed around the 
beginning and end of the piece of dialogue. If there is an interruption to the dialogue, 
commas separate the dialogue and the interruption on either side. The commas (and any 
other punctuation used) should go inside the quotation marks. The only sentence that 
adheres to all of these criteria is "I was so surprised," laughed Mom, "when I saw you come 
in the door."
3
Matilda thoroughly enjoyed her experience with a new Greek restaurant that had opened in 
her neighborhood. The service was excellent, the decor was cozy and inviting, and the food 
was delicious. She decided to post a review of the restaurant on its website.
What is the most likely purpose of Matilda's post?
 To objectively inform the public about the new restaurant
 To convince other diners to try the restaurant
 To warn other diners to avoid the restaurant
 To prove that she is knowledgeable about Greek food
RATIONALE
The purpose of a written work is the goal of that work. The audience of a work includes all of
the readers for whom it is intended. Since Marissa is posting a public review following her 
good experience at the restaurant, her purpose to convince other diners that they should 
eat there too.
4
I like to do my work at the coffee shop it is always more quiet there than at my office.
Which option does NOT correct this run-on sentence?
 I like to do my work at the coffee shop because it is always more quiet there than
at my office.
 I like to do my work at the coffee shop; it is always more quiet there than at my