Which sentence from Holes contains an implied personality trait? Stanley and his parents had tried to pretend that he was just going away to camp for a while, just like rich kids do.
He’d just been in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Stanley felt somewhat dazed as the guard unlocked his handcuffs and led him off the bus.
Stanley nodded to show he understood.

Choose one of the words you selected to study in this unit that you have not heard previously discussed on this quiz. what does the word mean? when and how could you use this word? use proper grammar and spelling.

Arrange the sentences below to form a logical paragraph. an experienced rock climber knows that it takes a combination of knowledge and preparation to perform a successful climb. a successful climb begins with a proper foothold, carefully placing each foot on a ledge or crack then reaching for a solid hold, and finally pushing off. in addition to a proper foothold, a climber must be careful to check the integrity of the rock before stepping because it has to be solid clear through. a veteran climber judges the integrity of the rock and chooses not to climb on conglomerates, packed clay with lots of little rocks. but, such knowledge of rock is not the only preparation a skilled climber needs; equally important is the correct equipment. with these tools, knowledge of rock composition and equipment safety, a climber may experience many safe and enjoyable climbs.

Constructed response paragraph: in the short story, the author describes her life during her “day away” but provides few details about her “normal” life. using information from the text, write a short story that describes events that precede the story above. as you detail the author’s daily routine before her “day away,” be sure your narrative establishes the story’s setting, first-person point of view, and primary conflict.