I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
Which line from the poem best supports the claim that the narrator has abundant free time?
A. In such a jocund company:
B. Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
C. I gazed -- and gazed -- but little thought
D. For oft, when on my couch I lie
D. For oft, when on my couch I lie
Imagine you are leading a group discussion about this poem. Which question would be most appropriate for you to ask your classmates in order to get them to elaborate on Wordsworth's writing style?
A. What are the most common varieties of daffodils?
B. How does Wordsworth use figurative language to create a mood in the poem?
C. What types of poetry follow predictable rhyme schemes?
D. What were some major influences on Wordsworth's poetry?
B. How does Wordsworth use figurative language to create a mood in the poem?
Imagine you are reviewing a rough draft you have written and you come across the following sentence.
It is importent to exercise extreme caution when driving a vehicle.
Choose the underlined word that is spelled incorrectly. If there are no spelling errors, select "no mistake."
A. importent
B. exercise
C. vehicle
D. no mistake
A. importent
Which detail suggests that the boys were aware of the danger of falling into the river?
A. They became scared when they heard the ice breaking up.
B. They developed scarlet fever when they fell in the icy cold water.
C. They skated close to the river bank.
D. They tried not to get wet.
A. They became scared when they heard the ice breaking up.
Imagine you are writing a narrative essay about your most memorable sports experience. Read the following excerpt from your rough draft.
(1) Finally, the day had arrived! This particular Saturday was bright, sunny, and charged with an expectant energy. (2) First, the coach gave us an inspiring pep talk that really got our blood pumping. (3) He led the team through a series of exercises to ensure we were warmed up and ready to play. (4) Finally, he called us all to the huddle to shout "Go Team!" in unison!
You would like to add a word or phrase at the beginning of sentence 3 in order to better connect your ideas. Which choice below would make the MOST sense to add at the beginning of sentence 3?
A. At last
B. As a result
C. Later
D. Furthermore
C. Later
What is the main theme of the poem "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud?"
A. A kind word soothes the soul.
B. Time waits for no one.
C. A treasured memory brings joy.
D. Good triumphs over evil.
C. A treasured memory brings joy
Imagine that during a class discussion about this poem, a classmate made the claim that even the memory of nature's beauty can enrich our spirits. Which line, when used in the context of the poem, best supports this claim?
A. For oft, when on my couch I lieThis line does not support the claim.
B. And then my heart with pleasure fills,
C. That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
D. Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
B. and then my heart with pleasure fills
Imagine you have written a personal essay about a trip to New York City. Read the sentences from your rough draft below and select the TWO sentences that need to be revised.
A. Native New Yorker's are kind and there attitude is very welcoming.
B. I couldn't believe it, there I was, standing on Broadway!
C. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes as you're sure to do a lot of walking.
D. There are many wonderful places to visit in New York City.
E. If your ever in New York City, be sure to try a new restaurant.
A. Native New Yorker's are kind and there attitude is very welcoming.
E. If your ever in New York City, be sure to try a new restaurant.
After reading the passage, the reader can infer that the author enjoyed taking risks. Which piece of evidence from the passage BEST supports this idea?
A. It took us an hour to make the trip -- a trip which we made in a misery of apprehension all the time.
B. Tom Nash was a boy of my own age -- the postmaster's son.
C. ...for there could be no considerable amusement to be gotten out of skating at night if nobody was going to object to it.
D. Tom made a miscalculation, and fell short.
C. ...for there could be no considerable amusement to be gotten out of skating at night if nobody was going to object to it.
Imagine your teacher has asked you to write a personal narrative essay about having a bad day. Read the following sentence from your essay.
I broke my arm when I did a back handspring.
Which answer choice below would be the best way to revise this sentence to provide the most descriptive development of events?
A. I got on the trampoline. I did a back handspring too close to the edge. I fell off and broke my arm.
B. I did a back handspring on the trampoline, but landed on the ground and broke my arm.
C. I bounced high on the trampoline and went into a flawless back handspring. However, as I was coming down, I noticed the trampoline was no longer beneath me. The ground caught me, although none too gently, and I heard my arm snap!
D. I climbed up on the trampoline to do a back handspring. I have done them before. It went well until the very end. I fell off the trampoline and broke my arm.
C. I bounced high on the trampoline and went into a flawless back handspring. However, as I was coming down, I noticed the trampoline was no longer beneath me. The ground caught me, although none too gently, and I heard my arm snap!
Read the following lines from the poem. Then select the line that, within the context of the poem, support the theme selected.
A. And then my heart with pleasure fills,
B. They stretched in never-ending line
C. Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
D. I wandered lonely as a cloud
A. And then my heart fills with pleasure
What can you infer about the narrator and how he is shaped by the setting?
A. The setting reminds the narrator of his flower garden.
B. The narrator feels gloomy anytime he recalls the setting.
C. The setting causes the narrator to miss living by the sea.
D. The narrator is inspired by the beauty of the setting.
D. The narrator is inspired by the beauty of the setting
Imagine you were researching ways to start a recycling program at your school when you came across the following excerpt from an article about a school's recycling project. Read the excerpt below.
Central City Middle School recently began a recycling project. The need to recycle is one idea that is equally agreed upon by both students and staff. Students started the recycling initiative when they noticed that there were recycling bins in most of the places they spent time, such as the movie theatre, the park, and the food court in the mall, but no recycling bins at the school. Students began to question why they had no other choice than to throw recyclable products into the trash cans at school. The science teacher agreed to work alongside the students to find a recycling company that would not only provide recycling bins for the school, but also perform a weekly collection of the recyclable products. Students and teachers agree that the recycling initiative has been a positive experience.
Which answer choice below is the BEST way to paraphrase this excerpt?
A. Central City Middle School provides recycling bins for students at the school. It is good that they finally started recycling since other places, like movie theaters and food courts, already encourage customers to recycle by providing recycling bins.
B. Students wanted to be able to recycle at school, so the students and teachers at Central City Middle School worked together to find a company that would provide recycling bins for items at school.
C. Students at Central City Middle School began recycling. It is important to recycle materials when you can in order to protect our environment and reduce the use of raw materials. Many plastic and aluminum items are easy to recycle and can be endlessly reused.
D. Students started the recycling initiative when they noticed that there were recycling bins in most of the places they spent time, such as the movie theatre, the park, and the food court in the mall, but no recycling bins at the school. A teacher helped them find a recycling company that would help.
B. Students wanted to be able to recycle at school, so the students and teachers at Central City Middle School worked together to find a company that would provide recycling bins for items at school.
Read the following sentence from the passage.
We flew along at full speed whenever the moonlight sifting down between the clouds enabled us to tell which was ice and which was water.
How does the author's use of the phrase "sifting down between the clouds" add to the meaning of the sentence?
A. It helps the reader visualize the beautiful moonlit night.
B. It helps the reader figure out that both boys were superstitious about the moon, which is why they only skated when the moon was behind a cloud.
C. It helps the reader realize that the water was very cold.
D. It helps the reader understand that the boys could not always see where they were going, which made their trip to shore more dangerous.
D. It helps the reader understand that the boys could not always see where they were going, which made their trip to shore more dangerous.
Imagine you are writing a research report about the Mississippi River. Which source below would be the BEST to use for gathering research for your report?
A. a novel about life on a river boat
B. a personal blog about someone's experiences as a deep-sea diver
C. a website run by the National Science Foundation
D. a documentary about the major rivers of the United States
D. a documentary about the major rivers of the United States
Read the following lines from the poem.
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
What is the meaning of the word "host" as it is used in the poem?
A. a great number
B. someone who receives a guest
C. an animal or plant that provides life to another living creature
D. an owner of an inn
A. a great number
Imagine you are asked to write an informative essay about a topic related to this poem. You decide to write about the benefit of visualizing pleasant scenes to help reduce stress. Which of the following would be the BEST source of credible information?
A. a journal article from a psychological association detailing the benefits of positive visualization
.B. a friend's online post of how visualization helped him overcome stress
C. a written account of your own experiment of trying positive visualization
D. an advertisement for a class at the local community center on visualization
A. a journal article from a psychological association detailing the benefits of positive visualization
Read the following sentence.
Our teacher suspected that we were trying to buffalo her when we told her we had seen a white buffalo roaming through a field at the wildlife preserve.
From the options below, select the meanings of the TWO underlined words as they are used in the sentence.
A. city in western New York
B. ox-like mammal
C. trick
D. intimidate
E. large freshwater fish
B. ox-like mammal
c. trick
Read the following sentences from the passage.
He took to his bed sick, and had a procession of diseases. The closing one was scarlet fever, and he came out of it stone deaf.
What is the meaning of the word "procession" as it is used above?
A. an orderly line of people or vehicles
B. a medical doctor
C. a number of items that come one after another
D. a germ that can cause severe illness
C. a number of items that come one after another
If you were doing online research about the major causes of World War I, what would be the BEST phrase to type into a search engine in order to get the most focused results?
A. major wars in world history
B. key factors leading up to World War I
C. most influential leaders of World War I
D. financial repercussions of war
B. key factors leading up to World War I
How does the author's choice of the phrase "sprightly dance" in the second stanza contribute to the meaning of the poem?
A. The phrase helps the reader understand the joyfulness of the scene.
B. The phrase helps the reader understand that the poem is really about a dance.
C. The phrase helps the reader know that the events described were all choreographed.
D. The phase helps the reader know more about the author.
Imagine you are giving a presentation on how to stay safe around frozen rivers and lakes. Which TWO multimedia components listed below would best enhance your presentation?
A. a video clip of yourself ice skating
B. a video clip demonstrating the best way to pull yourself up and out of an icy river
B is a correct answer.
C. a chart showing the average winter temperatures in your state
D. a chart showing the top five ice-safety rules
E. a slide show including photos of lakes and rivers near you
B. a video clip demonstrating the best way to pull yourself up and out of an icy river
D. a chart showing the top five ice-safety rules
Imagine your teacher has asked you to write a formal report about staying safe while outside in the winter. From the choices below, select the TWO statements that would not fit into a formal report and would need to be revised.
A. First and foremost, it is important to dress warmly.
B. If you don't follow my advice you might end up as sick as a dog.
C. In addition, make sure to notify friends and family where you will be before going hiking.
D. You better not even think about walking on thin ice!
E. It is essential to check the temperature before going outside.
B. If you don't follow my advice you might end up as sick as a dog
D. You better not even think about walking on thin ice!
Read the following sentence.
I better make sure I don't spill the beans about my mom's surprise party before the big day.
Which choice below tells the correct meaning of the phrase “spill the beans” as it is used in this sentence?
A. knock over a can of beans
B. take a risk
C. make a mistake
D. give away a secret
D. give away a secret