River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-05
Diploma Examination Scheme.

Diploma Examination Scheme.
Below is list of the questions given
by us for use in the diploma examtna-
tions this spring. The ''directions"
explain the method pursued in the
written work. The ssfinal," or oral
examination was conducted under our
personal supervision. 1t has been our
aim to be thorough in this work, max
ing the work as difficult, at least, as
that required for a third grade certifi-
cate, SO that those WHO successfully
passed both examinations would feel
that they had earned their distinction.
READING.
l. Define reading.
2. Name the qualities requisite for
good reading, and describe each.
3. Name and describe the six es-
sential elements of voice.
4. Define infection, and give an
example of e,ch kind
5. Analyze the following, giving:
(a) Scope; (b) Definition of important
words: lc) Grammatical propositions:
"Traitorl'' go but return. This-triali
y
To stir a fever in the blood of age,
Or make the infants sinews strong as steel.
SPELLING.
l. Define spelling English prim-
tive, derivatiye WORD, and compound
word.
2. Define prefix, and suffix.
3. Indicate the spelling, according
to the phonic method of the following
words: Gag, calm, knock, cog, faith,
duty.
4. Give two rules of spelling for
final ''e, one for doubling the final
consonant, and two for "y'' final.
S. Properly spell the following
words, and designate the rule that APP
plies to each: Bake-ery, fore-tell,
fop-ish. true-ly. cits-es, Judgement.
oRTaoEpY.
/. Define orthoepy by giving its
derivation.
2 Name the dipshongs of the Eng
lish language, and give the analysis OF
each.
3. State the various uses of silent
letters.
4. Give the rules for vowel-sounds
in accented syllables.
5. Syllabicate and state the rules
or principles that govern the sounds
of the italicized Letters in the follow
ing words: Farm, car, game, gem,
accented, furniture.
GRAMMAR.
l. Name and describe the proper
Ties of nouns. Of verbs.
2. Correct the following, giving
reasons: (a) Please let him ami go
home. ~ seen the log who bit tue
mans horse. 81 have them books
you scent for.
3. Parse the undescored words in
mo. g"
4. Write a prom ssory note for
$l83.76. due in moths, with 8 per
cent. interest.
5. WIite letter to Mr.. Chas. Smith.
1S4 Sixth St.. New York, ordering rs
prs. boots. at 1915 apair.
ARITHMETIC.
l. Properly make and fill out bill
of five items. and receipt its payment.
2. WHAT will it cost at IL cts. per
lowing description: Length, 10 it,;
width, IA IT.; height,8 it 8 in, allow
ing for six doors. each ft. by 2 ft. 8
in, and IA wainscodng around the
room 2 TT. in. in height.
8. Solve the following problem, 1st.
by Proportion, End, by Analysis: Ii
* of t;,rm is worth $240, how much
~ 80 of IL worth!
4. What is the difference between
the bank discount If a note for $500,
running 9O-93 da., al 10 per cent, and
the common discount Tor the same
rate and timei
5. A boy standing rods from the
root of tree shot al squirrel on the
top OF the tree, directly over the base,
and so fit. from tie ground. " nat
was the distances
GEOGRAPHY.
/. Give the relative and actual stu
alton of Pierce county.
2. Draw a map of Wisconsin, and
locate its principal iivers, cities, min
eral regions, and twp railroads.
3. Name five principal cities of the
world, and state the reason for the
greatness of each.
4. What large cities are in the
rorrid zone, and what islands are
crossed by the Equstora
5. Name the fire great powers of
Europe, and the fGm of government
of each.
History.
/. What can you say in regard TO
the aboriginal inhabitants of Pierce
county!
2. Outline the general history of
Pierce county.
8. State the cause of the French
md Indian War, aad its result.
A. Discuss the Louisiana Purchase
and give the original boundaries.
5. Who was the author OF the pres
mt tariff systemi Give an outline OF
its growth and purpose.
CONSTITUTIONS.
1. How are tie Judges of the SUI
preme Court of these United States
elected Whyi
2. Describe tie several ways in
which bill may become a law in this
state.
3. BY tabulatisn, state the qualifi-
cation requisite to become a U. S.
senator.
4. What is nrant by Presidential
Electorsl How are they choseni
5. What is said of the power of the
Governor to gram pardons, commuta-
tions. and reprieyesf
waI NJ.
/. Describe correct position for
sitting at the Desk TO write; also for