Author's Purpose
Identify author's purpose and at least 4 words that help you: Joining a sports team is one of the best things you can do in middle school. Not only does it help you stay fit and healthy, but it also teaches you valuable lessons you'll use your whole life. Think about it: you learn teamwork by working with others toward a common goal, build resilience, and gain confidence. Playing sports also gives you a chance to make new friends and be part of a supportive community.
Persuade reader that sports are valuable
best, help, fit, healthy, teach, valuable, learn, teamwork, build resilience, gain confidence, friends, supportive community
A thesis statement should _____________.
A) state a basic fact
B) take a stand on an arguable topic
C) Begin with "I think that..."
B) take a stand on an arguable topic
After the team lost the championship game for the third year in a row, the locker room was filled with somber silence; nobody wanted to talk, and many players were crying.
As used in the sentence, somber most nearly means:
A. Loud
B. Joyful
C. Gloomy
D. Fast
C. gloomy
Which NFL player holds the record for the most Super Bowl rings in history?
A) Patrick Mahomes
B) Tom Brady
C) Jerry Rice
D) Joe Montana
B) Tom Brady
In a novel, the author describes a dark, eerie forest with twisted trees and a thick, unnatural mist. What is the most likely purpose of this specific passage?
A) To persuade the reader to avoid forests.
B) To inform the reader about different types of trees.
C) To describe the setting and create a specific mood.
D) To explain the scientific causes of fog and mist.
C) To describe the setting and create a specific mood.
Which is an example of a strong thesis statement?
A) Social media use should be limited because it leads to anxiety, wastes time, and puts people in danger of cyberbullying.
B) Social media was first invented in 1997, and currently millions of people use social media every day which leads to anxiety, wasted time, and cyberbullying.
C) In this essay I will prove that social media use should be limited because it is dangerous, unhealthy, and addictive.
A) Social media use should be limited because it leads to anxiety, wastes time, and puts people in danger of cyberbullying.
1. Which sentence uses the correct form of "their," "there," or "they’re"?
A) I think there going to be late for the movie.
B) Put your backpacks over there by the door.
C) Is that they’re dog running loose in the park?
D) Their are many reasons why I love summer.
B) Put your backpacks over there by the door.
Which food is the most widely consumed "staple food" in the world, feeding more than half of the human population?
A) Wheat
B) Potatoes
C) Rice
D) Corn
C) Rice
"The new community center is a masterpiece of modern architecture. Its vibrant colors and welcoming layout make it a true jewel in our neighborhood."
What words from the passage help you determine the author’s bias?
A. "Community center" and "neighborhood"
B. "Masterpiece," "vibrant," and "jewel"
C. "Modern" and "layout"
D. "New" and "architecture"
B. "Masterpiece," "vibrant," and "jewel"
Which sentence does the best job of explaining the evidence “On the first Earth Day in New York, 250,000 people flooded Fifth Avenue, after the Mayor agreed to bar traffic between 14th and 59th Streets.”
A) This shows that the movement had strong support, and Earth Day was a major event.
B) The mayor closed the streets in 1970 because he supported environmentalism.
C) This shows that 250,000 people went to the streets to support Earth Day.
A) This shows that the movement had strong support, and Earth Day was a major event.
While Sarah is incredibly gregarious and loves attending large parties, her twin brother prefers to stay home and read quiet books.
As used in the sentence, gregarious most nearly means:
A. Shy
B. Outgoing
C. Intelligent
D. Lazy
B. Outgoing
Which famous inventor is credited with patenting the lightbulb and the phonograph?
A) Alexander Graham Bell
B) Thomas Edison
C) Nikola Tesla
D) Albert Einstein
B) Thomas Edison
A documentary about a tech mogul focuses heavily on his early days in a garage and his charitable donations. It leaves out the major lawsuits filed against him by former employees for unfair wages. What is the most likely reason for this omission?
A. To provide a concise timeline of his early career.
B. To craft a "Rags to Riches" narrative that protects the subject’s reputation.
C. To inform the public about how to start a tech company.
D. To remain objective by focusing only on the mogul’s positive influence.
B. To craft a "Rags to Riches" narrative that protects the subject’s reputation.
An essay argues that "Reading fiction helps build empathy." Which evidence is most relevant?
A) Fiction books are often longer and more descriptive than non-fiction books.
B) A Rutgers University study showed that readers of fiction score higher on tests measuring the ability to understand others' feelings.
C) Many libraries offer "Reading Challenges" for teenagers during the summer.
D) Famous authors often use metaphors to describe the settings of their stories.
B) A Rutgers University study showed that readers of fiction score higher on tests measuring the ability to understand others' feelings.
Identify the sentence with a capitalization error.
A) The Jefferson Memorial is a popular tourist spot in Washington, D.C.
B) Many people enjoy hiking in the Rocky Mountains during July.
C) The high school is located on the corner of Main street and Elm Avenue.
D) My cousin is a fan of the New York Yankees.
C) The high school is located on the corner of Main street and Elm Avenue.
Which anticipated 2026 movie stars Robert Downey Jr. returning to the Marvel Universe as the villain Doctor Doom?
A) Avengers: Secret Wars
B) Avengers: Doomsday
C) Fantastic Four: First Steps
D) Iron Man: The Resurrection
B) Avengers: Doomsday
"A study funded by the National Association of Soda Manufacturers found that there is no direct link between occasional soda consumption and decreased athletic performance in teenagers."
What are two ways this study and the sentence show bias or unclear evidence?
1. It is a study about soda consumption that was done by a Soda Foundation, so of course they want to focus on positives about the products they profit off of.
2. The term "occasional soda consumption" is too vague and does not mention the actual amount of soda.
Claim: "The 1969 moon landing was a major human achievement." Which detail provides the best support?
A) The event was broadcast live on television to millions of people.
B) It proved that humans could successfully navigate and survive in deep space.
C) Neil Armstrong was the first person to step onto the lunar surface.
D) The mission was called Apollo 11 and launched from Florida.
B) It proved that humans could successfully navigate and survive in deep space.
3. Choose the sentence with no errors in capitalization or punctuation.
A. "Wait for me." said Sarah, "I forgot my lunch!"
B. "wait for me" said Sarah "I forgot my lunch!"
C. "Wait for me," said Sarah, "I forgot my lunch!"
D. "Wait for me," Said Sarah, "i forgot my lunch!"
C. "Wait for me," said Sarah, "I forgot my lunch!"
In Stranger Things, What is Eleven's favorite food, which she is often seen eating in the early seasons?
Eggo Waffles