Definitions
What does the word "retired" mean?
A. old, grown
B. end of a career
C. retreat a position
D. move on
B. end of career
what is the order of a essay?
A. Claim, reason, evidence, counter, conclusion
B. Claim, reason/evidence, counter, conclusion
C. Claim, counter, evidence, reason
D. reason/evidence, claim, conclusion
B. Claim, reason/evidence, counter, conclusion
What change should be made in this sentence?
"My dad changed careers and started working longer hours which meant that everyone had to help more at home."
A. Insert a comma after hours
B. Change had to has
C. Change careers to career’s
D. Change meant to mint
B. Change had to has
Which sentence is a cause and effect
A. This week we are reading an article titled Whales and Dolphins. They are kinda the same
B. A book about climate change explains what causes it and what we can do to reverse the dangers.
C. A book about weather shows how specific weather patterns can cause extreme weather such as a blizzard or a hurricane.
D. The U.S gained its independence in 1776.
C. A book about weather shows how specific weather patterns can cause extreme weather such as a blizzard or a hurricane.
The sentence "The shirt was dirt" is MOST LIKELY to be a-
A. metaphor
B. personification
C. simile
D. Idiom
A. metaphor
Which word helps describe the meaning of worthy?
A. Trustful
B. knowledge
C. Special
D. fallen down
C- Special
Why does a counter claim always needed?
A. To demonstrate to the reader your understanding of the research problem.
B. Because it supports assertions instead of being complete proof.
C. Support their position or viewpoint. It is the backbone of an essay or any piece of writing, providing a clear focus and direction for the reader.
D. It demonstrates to the reader that you have put into consideration the perspectives of the opposing side and you find such perspectives to be weak
D. It demonstrates to the reader that you have put into consideration the perspectives of the opposing side and you find such perspectives to be weak
Ivy needs to add a sentence to improve the introductory paragraph of her paper. Which sentence can BEST be added?
A. "I’m talking about the kind where an instructor tells you how to make a painting step by step."
B. "My friend Ella said we should spend time together over break, and I told her we should paint."
C. "When I heard about the class, I knew the instructor would let me copy her painting exactly."
D. "When I first tried to paint sunflowers, I was grateful to see I had a bit of natural talent for art."
B. "I’m talking about the kind where an instructor tells you how to make a painting step by step."
what text structure is this?
"In this activity, divide the class up into smaller groups of three or four. Give each a copy of a short story (for differentiation purposes, you could assign groups based on ability here and give each a story according to their level). The short stories should be cut up into paragraphs (or individual sentences). In their groups, students reassemble the story according to how they think the chronology should be. If all groups use the same story, the class can then compare their choices at the end. If each group has a different story, they can read their story to the other groups at the end and explain the reasons for their decisions."
A. chronological
B. problem and solution
C. compare and contrast
D. sequence.
D. sequence.
what are two examples of a simile?
A. Love is like war: easy to begin but very hard to stop.
B. Life is a journey. This compares life to a journey, suggesting that life is full of ups and downs, twists and turns, and unexpected obstacles.
C . Break a leg. This means to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance or presentation.
D. The clouds were like cotton candy. This compares the appearance of clouds to that of cotton candy, emphasizing their light, fluffy texture.
E. I’m so hungry I could eat a horse. This exaggerates the speaker’s hunger, emphasizing how hungry they are.
A. Love is like war: easy to begin but very hard to stop.
D. The clouds were like cotton candy. This compares the appearance of clouds to that of cotton candy, emphasizing their light, fluffy texture.
What does the word attentive mean?
A. Understanding
B. Encouraging
C. Focused
D. Grateful
C. Focused
Which Writing is a Claim?
A. "There’s nowhere to escape. Eventually you just kind of burst at some point, or, hopefully, you can get through it."
B. "He believed the camels could carry supplies to remote army outposts and even carry soldiers to watch over pioneer settlements. "
C. "The United States should only go to war when it’s in our national interest."
D. "kids going through hard stuff can be rude or be troublesome, and some researchers say that students going through hard stuff can also stay quiet and be afraid to speak up, which is why teachers have to go easy on students."
C. "The United States should only go to war when it’s in our national interest."
Look at this sentence "A few asked if they could get a closer look." Which additional detail could BEST follow and support this sentence?
A. One room in the house features 3064 windows.
B. Jordan built the house on such a magnificent site.
C. They wanted to come a little closer to the house.
D. Jordan charged these early visitors 50 cents each.
A. One room in the house features 3064 windows.
(idk the answer to this one, but there's still a correct answer, made it less to be easier) read this passage-
“Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California.”
why is it LIKELY that the reader thinks it's descriptive?
A. it provides vivid imagery and paints a picture of the natural and cultural elements of the area.
B. it gives out history about the paintings and drawings made by other artist.
C. it shows how the artist had made the paintings.
A. it provides vivid imagery and paints a picture of the natural and cultural elements of the area.
What are the three figurative language that is going to be on the staar?
A. personification, metaphor, and hyperbole
B. Simile, personification, and metaphor
C. hyperbole, metaphor, and idiom
D. Hyperbole, simile, and metaphor
B. Simile, personification, and metaphor
What is the antonym of reminisce?
A. Memory
B. Mind
C. Disregard
D. Recall
C. Disregard
which writing is a strong claim argument?
A. There is more money in New Jersey than in New York. New york spends a lot of money on its state while new jersey saves money, making their state rich.
B. A lack of work experience has proven to be the main barrier to finding satisfying employment, so businesses should be incentivized to hire recent graduates.
C. Detractors of the American entry into World War I argue that by tipping the scales to the Allies, the United States didn’t hasten the end of the war but actually prolonged it by removing the incentive for the British and French to make a negotiated peace with Germany as the battle stalemated in 1917.
D. Packing supplies around the hump in the middle of a camel’s saddle frustrated the men. Some of them were convinced that the camels held grudges and waited to get even by biting, kicking, or spitting at them.
B. A lack of work experience has proven to be the main barrier to finding satisfying employment, so businesses should be incentivized to hire recent graduates.
Maya wants to rewrite this sentence"They all reflect a lack of organization, this can result in stressful days and lower grades." how should she change this sentence?
A. They all reflect a lack of organization, and this has a result it is stressful days and lower grades.
B. They all reflect a lack of organization. Resulting in stressful days and lower grades.
C. They all reflect a lack of organization, which can result in stressful days and lower grades.
D. They all reflect a lack of organization. While this can result in stressful days and lower grades.
C. They all reflect a lack of organization, which can result in stressful days and lower grades.
(open response, answer is on the quote)
Which sentence Best gives out that this quote is a personification?
"The storm raged on throughout the night. This gives the storm the human quality of raging, emphasizing how powerful and intense it is."
"The storm raged on throughout the night"
The word “politician” has a Greek root that means “affairs of the city.” Based on this information, what does the word politicians mean?
A. People who supervise transportation systems
B. People engaged in government
C. People in charge of buying and selling goods
D. People who frequently debate
B. People engaged in goverment.
How should the steps be for a SCR?
A. You start by sharing the situation, then proceed to explain the impact of the situation, and then wrap up with a proposed resolution or a summary of action points that were made.
B. you start by the summary, then the problem, then the situation, and then tell how the problem is solved.
C. explain the answer, then tell the problem, explain the summary once the problem is solved.
D. all of the above
A. You start by sharing the situation, then proceed to explain the impact of the situation, and then wrap up with a proposed resolution or a summary of action points that were made.
Looking at this Sentence
"In fact, a recent study revealed that a lack of organizational skills are the main reason some students struggle in school." what changes should be made?
A. Change recent to resent
B. Change struggle to struggling
C. Change reason to reasen
D. Change are to is
D. change are to is
read this "I’ve told you a million times: This exaggerates the number of times the speaker has said something, emphasizing the frustration of the speaker! The speaker is going to keep saying it!"
What is the BEST evidence to prove that this is a hyperbole?
A. "emphasizing the frustration of the speaker"
B. "The speaker is going to keep saying it!"
C. "I’ve told you a million times"
D. "This exaggerates the number of times"
C. "I’ve told you a million times"