Main idea, synthesize
6.5 G H
6.5 G H
Summary
6.6 D
6.6 D
Audience
6.8 Eiii
6.8 Eiii
Author's Purpose
6.9 B 6.6 C 6.10 Dix
6.9 B 6.6 C 6.10 Dix
Draft structure and editing
6.10 Bi C Di Dviii
6.10 Bi C Di Dviii
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6.5 H
Which idea is supported by the information in the article?
- Technology is often too inefficient to be practical
- Nature can inspire human innovation
- The best machines have been designed to work by remote control
- Innovations are usually based on the ideas of inventors who lived long ago
Nature can inspire human innovation
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6.6 (D)
In the late 1800s three developments made building skyscrapers possible. New Yorkers were very pleased with these advances. The use of steel in construction and the adoption of new construction designs made buildings stronger. In addition, the invention of the elevator allowed people to go up and down tall buildings more easily.
Which sentence in the student's summary is unnecessary?
- In the late 1800s three developments made building skyscrapers possible.
- New Yorkers were very pleased with these advances.
- The use of steel in construction and the adoption of new construction designs made buildings stronger.
- In addition, the invention of the elevator allowed people to go up and down tall buildings more easily.
New Yorkers were very please with these advances.
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6.8 (Eiii)
What is the target audience in an argumentative text?
The audience that the author intended to read the text
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6.6 (C)
18 Ms. Ferrell looked at me. "Now Charlie Joe, I know what you're going to say about the idea of going to a place like this. But I wouldn't suggest it if I didn't think you would enjoy it. Yes, it's got some classwork, but it's also a typical summer camp, with games and dances and all of that kind of stuff."
19 Poor, clueless Ms. Ferrell. She didn't understand that "games and dances: were just as much of a turn-off as "classwork."
Based on paragraphs 18 and 19, the reader can conclude that Charlie Joe thinks Ms. Ferrell -
- Does not understand what kinds of activities kids really enjoy.
- Has found a way that may make his classwork more fun.
- Does not really believe that he can improve his grades.
- Is treating him unfairly by suggesting he attend summer camp.
Does not understand what kinds of activities kids really enjoy.
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6.10 (Bi)
(14) I had played on the Astros since kindergarten and couldn't be out that long.
(15) I was really so sad. (16) All I could think about were the things that I was sad about: no practice, no games, and a hurt wrist. (17) I felt like my year was ruined, and by evening, I hadn't written anything in my notebook. (18) I crawled into bed and scribbled my dog, knowing that I would need to add to the list tomorrow if I didn't want to get a failing grade on the assignment.
Simone needs a better transition into the sixth paragraph (sentences 15-18) Which sentence should replace sentence 15 to improve this transition?
- Looking around the room, I could tell that I wasn't the only one questioning this activity.
- Up until not, Mr. Bright's assignments had been challenging but usually pretty enjoyable.
- As I thought about my predicament, I was convinced I had nothing to write in my journal.
- When the season had first started, I had been excited about playing with some friends.
As I thought about my predicament, I was convinced I have nothing to write in my journal.
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6.5 (H)
Which idea is supported by the information throughout the selection?
- The Olympic Games provide an opportunity for people to set aside their differences in order to celebrate a common interest in sports.
- Pierre de Coubertin understood the importance of colorful symbols as a part of athletic competitions.
- Selecting Greece as the location of the first modern Olympic Games was a difficult decision for the International Olympic Committee.
- The International Olympic Committee has full authority to set and uphold rules for the modern Olympics.
The Olympic Games provide an opportunity for people to set aside their differences in order to celebrate a common interest in sports.
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6.6 (D)
What is the best summary of paragraphs 12 though 16?
- Patrick chooses to play a came with the girls he is babysitting. He pretends to battle an imaginary dragon while the girls act like princesses. He pretends to open a gate and then tells the imaginary dragon to stay away from the princesses. Patrick's mother watches the children as they play.
- Patrick decides to use his imagination and play with the girls to make them happy. He pretends to fight an imaginary dragon to rescue the girls, who are acting like princesses in trouble. The girls thank him for rescuing them. Patrick's mother watches and thanks him for helping her, too.
- Patrick uses an apron, a broom, and a spatula in order to play a game. He pretends to battle an imaginary dragon while the girls act like princesses. The girls are grateful for Patrick rescuing them from an imaginary dragon. Patrick's mother hears the girls thank Patrick.
- Patrick imagines he is a prince fighting with a dragon as he gallops across the room. The girls hide behind a chair while he swings at the imaginary dragon with his spatula and pretends to defeat it. The girls, who are pretending to be princesses, thank him. They say he is their hero for rescuing them.
Patrick decides to use his imagination and play with the girls to make them happy. He pretends to fight an imaginary dragon to rescue the girls, who are acting like princesses in trouble. The girls thank him for rescuing them. Patrick's mother watches and thanks him for helping her, too.
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6.8 (Eiii)
Harvard University recently canceled admission offers to about 10 incoming freshmen. Why? They had participated in a private Facebook group sharing inappropriate, offensive memes. The incident has sparked a lot of discussion. Was Harvard right to make this decision? What about the First Amendment, which grants the right to freedom of speech to all Americans in the Constitution? Do young people know the dangers of social media?
I’m a teacher at a business school and a career services counselor. I have also worked as a recruiter helping companies find the right employees. I’ve seen how social media becomes part of a person’s brand. Your brand can help you or hurt you.
College admissions staff, future employers and even dates have one thing in common. They are more and more likely to search for you on social media sites. From what they find there, they will make decisions or judgments about you.
Here’s what you should know. Don’t end up like those students who applied to Harvard.
(from NewsELA.com)
Who is the target audience from this passage?
Students getting ready to go to college, future Harvard applicants
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6.6 (C)
The untouched snow bordering the pond glittered in the sun as if a million diamonds were sprinkled across its surface.
What does the author's use of imagery in this sentence emphasize?
- Emily believes that the icy pond will be hard if she falls.
- Emily realises the value of learning how to ice-skate.
- Emily thinks the snow is beautiful.
- Emily thinks the snow is too bright.
Emily thinks the snow is beautiful
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6.10 (C)
(12) "Playing baseball right now will just injure that wrist more, Simone, so you need to take eight weeks off," he said. (13) With only seven weeks left in the season, I was devastated. (14) I had played on the Astros since kindergarten and couldn't be out that long.
What revision, if any, is needed in sentence 13?
- There were left in the season seven weeks, which was only devastating.
- Being devastated, there were only seven weeks left in the season.
- With only seven weeks left in the season, I was devastated about the season.
- No change is needed.
No change is needed.
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6.5 (G)
What key idea about the Forrest Fenn is supported by the details in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the selection "A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt"?
- Forrest Fenn is hopeful that his treasure will never be found by anyone.
- Forrest Fenn is overwhelmed by the by the attention he has received over the years.
- Forrest Fenn is firm in his decision to keep the location of his treasure secret.
- Forrest Fenn is untrusting of the people closest to him.
Forrest Fenn is firm in his decision to keep the location of his treasure secret.
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6.6 (D)
In desert regions like Garissa, Kenya, the people move about as herders. Therefore, schoolchildren do not have an easy way to access books. To help, librarians from Kenya's Camel Mobile Library bring books to these areas on the backs of camels. The librarians set up a tent and mats and unload the books.
Which of the following ideas should be included in this paragraph to create a complete summary of paragraphs 3 through 5?
- The province of Garissa is in the eastern part of Kenya.
- The people of Garissa are used to seeing camels deliver needed products.
- The books delivered by camel are meant to get children excited about learning.
- The government of Kenya has worked hard to increase the country's literacy rate.
The books delivered by camel are meant to get children excited about learning.
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6.8 (Eiii)
Who was the target audience of "Better Than Words: Say It With a Selfie"?
People who do not take selfies or are against selfies.
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6.10 (Dix)
(4) A democracy is a form of government in which the people have a voice. (4) In the way the government runs. (5) Sometimes they elect leaders to repersent them, and sometimes they make the decisions themselves. (6) The democracy in Athens was a direct democracy.
What change is needed in sentence 5?
- Change elect to had elected
- Change repersent to represent
- Delete the comma after them
- Change themselves to themself
Change repersent to represent
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6.10 (Di)
(1) Some city-states in ancient Greece were ruled by kings or small groups of powerful people. (2) The citizens of Athens wanted a different kind of government, so they created one of the world's first democracies.
(3) A democracy is a form of government in which the people have a voice. (4) In the way the government runs. (5) Sometimes they elect leaders to repersent them, and sometimes they make the decisions themselves.
What is the correct way to write sentences 3 and 4?
- A democracy is a form of government in which the people have a voice in the way the government runs.
- A democracy is a form of government, the people have a voice in the way the government runs.
- A democracy is a form of government. In which the people have a voice in the way the government runs.
- A democracy being a form of government in which the people have a voice in the way the government runs.
A democracy is a form of government in which the people have a voice in the way the government runs.
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6.5 (G)
What key idea is supported by the details in paragraphs 12 and 13?
- People enjoy participating in efforts to track the monarchs.
- Advanced technology is required to track migration paths of monarchs.
- Monarch Watch uses photography as a main method of counting monarchs.
- Young monarch watchers are often trained by older researchers.
People enjoy participating in efforts to track the monarchs.
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6.6 (D)
The main idea of paragraphs 4 and 5 is that the Spirit of St. Louis was -
- Rejected by most manufacturers Lindbergh approached.
- Sponsored by local businessmen.
- Completed in a short period of time.
- Constructed specifically to satisfy Lindbergh's requirements.
Constructed specifically to satisfy Lindbergh's requirements.
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Sean and Brad are best friends. They have been going to the same school since kindergarten and have bonded over their love of sports. However, Sean's favorite sport is football while Brad prefers basketball.
Compare and Contrast
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6.6 (C)
The stinging memory of Becky's smirks made me determined to beat her.
From this sentence, the reader can conclude that -
- The narrator wanted to be like Becky.
- The narrator's efforts amused Becky.
- Becky was bothered by the narrator.
- Becky's actions angered the narrator.
Becky's actions angered the narrator.
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6.10 (Dviii)
(1) People have known for centuries that Saturn has a det of rings surrounding it. (2) However, in recent years scientists have gathered some new, and interesting information. (3) Research has shown that the plant most famous for its rings are currently in the process of losing them.
What change is needed in sentence 2?
- Change However to Meanwhile
- Change scientists to Scientists
- Change have gathered to had gathered
- Delete the comma after new
Delete the comma after new
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6.5 (H)
Which idea is developed throughout the section "A Growing Need for Height"?
- Cities provide better living environments than rural areas.
- Changing conditions can create unexpected demands.
- Opportunities to demonstrate skill are rare.
- Laws help maintain the beauty of an environment.
Changing conditions can create unexpected demands.
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6.6 (D)
Which sentence best expresses the main idea of paragraph 2?
- Brown adapted her technique as her vision worsened.
- Brown believed that being a junior in high school was easy.
- Brown succeeded at pole vaulting despite her disability.
- Brown competed in the Texas state championships twice.
Brown adapted her technique as her vision worsened.
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6.8 (Eiii)
Who was the target audience in "Keeping Wild Animals as Pets"?
People who may not agree with having wild animals in captivity.
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6.9 (B)
How does the selection's problem-solution organisational structure contribute to the author's purpose?
- By detailing concerns that young people have when trying to raise money to build gardens for monarchs.
- By explaining the difficulties citizen scientists encounter when trying to locate monarchs.
- By emphasizing how restoring monarch habitats can help bring back the monarch population.
- By showing reasons why researchers are unable to gather enough data about the health of the monarch population.
By emphasizing how restoring monarch habitats can help bring back the monarch population.
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6.10 (Di)
(6) The democracy in Athens was a direct democracy. (7) This means that the citizens were allowed to vote on all the laws and rules. (8) The people who showed up to vote on a particular issue was know as the Assembly. (9) There was also the Council, this group was responsible for day-to-day decisions.
What change needs to be made in sentence 8?
- Change who to whom
- Change showed to shown
- Change particular to particuler
- Change was known to were known
Change was known to were known