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I often had to stop to adjust the weight; because I was so uncomfortable. What is the best way to revise the sentence above? F Because I was so uncomfortable I often had to stop to adjust the weight. G I often had to stop to adjust the weight and it was because I was so uncomfortable. H Because I often had to stop to adjust the weight; I was so uncomfortable. J I often had to stop to adjust the weight because I was so uncomfortable.
What is J I often had to stop to adjust the weight because I was so uncomfortable.
100
We also paid extra money to have added underneath the picture the name of our school on the front. What is the best way to write Sentence 6? F We also paid extra money to have the name added of our school on the front underneath the picture. G We also paid extra money to have the name of our school added underneath the picture on the front. H We also paid extra money to have on the front the name of our school added underneath the picture. J We also paid extra money to have underneath the picture added the name of our school on the front.
What is G We also paid extra money to have the name of our school added underneath the picture on the front.
100
Drum is to instrument as concert is to ________. Which word best completes the analogy? F performance G audience H music J skill
What is F performance
100
According to the passage, Dr. Nosker began to solve his main problem by F using eighty percent milk jugs and detergent bottles. G testing plastic forks to find out how strong they were. H mixing different types of plastic in different amounts. J trying to build a small bridge from his melted plastics.
What is H mixing different types of plastic in different amounts.
100
Don wants to learn more about digital photography. For an Internet search, which phrase would provide the most focused search for Don? A early cameras B changes in camera technology C history of film D techniques for taking electronic images
What is D techniques for taking electronic images
200
What is the best way to combine the sentences above? A I regardless of the weather conditions, always completed my daily walk. B Regardless of the weather conditions; I always completed my daily walk. C I always completed my daily walk, and regardless of the weather conditions. D Regardless of the weather conditions, I always completed my daily walk
What is D Regardless of the weather conditions, I always completed my daily walk
200
We would like to know when our order will arrive the order confirmation number is #BN-439. What is the best way to correct this run-on sentence? A We would like to know when our order will arrive, the order confirmation number is #BN-439. B We would like to know when our order will arrive; the order confirmation number is #BN-439. C We would like to know when our order will arrive, but the order confirmation number is #BN-439. D We would like to know when our order will arrive; however the order confirmation number is #BN-439.
What is B We would like to know when our order will arrive; the order confirmation number is #BN-439.
200
He wondered, could mixed plastics be made into a substitute for wood? What does the word substitute mean? F a strong material used for building G one thing used in place of another H something that has been recycled J a new way of doing something
What is G one thing used in place of another
200
Which of these statements could be placed in the column “What I did LEARN”? F Most types of plastic are stronger than wood. G Soda bottles were useful in Dr. Nosker’s research. H Different types of plastics melt at different temperatures. J Dr. Nosker used one type of plastic to make the new lumber.
What is H Different types of plastics melt at different temperatures.
200
Don made the following notes after reading a source about Thomas Edison’s invention of a new camera. 1. It had continuous tape-like film. 2. 
 It could project motion pictures.
 3. He received 1,093 U.S. patents throughout his career as an inventor. 4. He worked on a camera with William Dickson from 1888–1893. Which fact is not relevant to Don’s report? A Fact1 B Fact 2 C Fact3 D Fact4
What is C Fact3
300
Studying the early settlers have been far more interesting than I thought it would be. What is the correct way to write the underlined words above? F Studying the early settlers has been G Studying the early settlers had been H Studying the early settlers are being J Studying the early settlers been
What is F Studying the early settlers has been
300
Which of these uses a colon correctly? A I put the following in my bag: a sandwich, a cookie, and an apple. B Cassidy won: a second-place trophy at the race on Saturday. C Teachers usually bring home: lesson plans and textbooks. D David’s coach: said we will practice next Thursday.
What is Which of these uses a colon correctly? A I put the following in my bag: a sandwich, a cookie, and an apple.
300
In his work, Dr. Nosker used both milk jugs and plastic forks because . A there were too few soda bottles and plastic cups for him to use. . B both plastic items could hold weight without falling apart. . C these were the only plastics that could be recycled. . D he wanted to make a plastic that was both strong and stiff.
What is D he wanted to make a plastic that was both strong and stiff.
300
Which detail from the passage best shows that Dr. Nosker accomplished his goal of producing a strong, stiff recycled plastic? A Today there is a forest-service bridge made of recycled plastic. B Dr. Nosker melted different kinds of plastic to make lumber. C In the future, Dr. Nosker hopes to make artificial bone. D Because of its strength, wood makes a good building material.
What is A Today there is a forest-service bridge made of recycled plastic.
300
Leah wants to know the rules for recycling plastic bottles in the northeastern United States. Which source would have the best information? F a U.S. government Web site on recycling plastic bottles in the United States G a television commercial about recycling plastic bottles H a social studies textbook chapter on recycling plastic in the Northeast J a magazine advertisement for recycling plastics
What is F a U.S. government Web site on recycling plastic bottles in the United States
400
More importantly I realized how much the settlers sacrificed in hopes of improving their lives. What is the correct way to write this sentence using a comma? A More importantly, I realized how much the settlers sacrificed in hopes of improving their lives. B More importantly I realized, how much the settlers sacrificed in hopes of improving their lives. C More importantly I realized how much, the settlers sacrificed in hopes of improving their lives. D More importantly I realized how much the settlers sacrificed, in hopes of improving their lives.
What is A More importantly, I realized how much the settlers sacrificed in hopes of improving their lives.
400
I could not open my locker my sweater was caught in the hinge. What is the correct way to revise this run-on sentence? F I could not open my locker because my sweater was caught in the hinge. G I could not open my locker though my sweater was caught in the hinge. H I could not open my locker, so my sweater was caught in the hinge. J I could not open my locker, my sweater was caught in the hinge.
What is F I could not open my locker because my sweater was caught in the hinge.
400
Which question is answered in the section “Why Milk Jugs?” F How many mixtures did Dr. Nosker try before finding the right one? G How are plastics melted down into liquid? H What materials are used to create plastic milk jugs? J What benefits did plastics in milk jugs and forks have for Dr. Nosker?
What is J What benefits did plastics in milk jugs and forks have for Dr. Nosker?
400
Which sentence best summarizes this passage? F Many scientists were looking for new ways to recycle trash, so Dr. Tom Nosker used old items to 
make different objects. G Dr. Tom Nosker experimented with different mixtures of melted plastics until he came up with a building material as strong as wood. H Since plastic can be as strong as wood, Dr. Tom Nosker decided to make things like fences and tables from it. J Dr. Tom Nosker asked for empty plastic containers to use for his experiment.
What is G Dr. Tom Nosker experimented with different mixtures of melted plastics until he came up with a building material as strong as wood.
400
Read the dictionary entry for meander. me · an · der (noun) 1. a winding path or course 2. a turn in a stream (intransitive verb) 3. to follow a winding path or course 4. to wander slowly Now read this sentence from Paragraph 16. She took him down a path that meandered through the woods. What is the meaning of meandered as it is used in the sentence above? F a winding path or course G a turn in a stream H to follow a winding path or course J to wander slowly
What is H to follow a winding path or course
500
Some days a gentle breeze cooled my face, providing incouragement to continue. Which underlined word is spelled incorrectly? F gentle G providing H incouragement J continue
What is H incouragement
500
I work hard in all of my classes I really enjoy school, especially math class. Choose the best way to correct this run-on sentence. F I work hard in all of my classes. So I really enjoy school, especially math class. G I work hard in all of my classes; but, I really enjoy school, especially math class. H I work hard in all of my classes, and I really enjoy school, especially math class. J I work hard in all of my classes, or, I really enjoy school, especially math class.
What is H I work hard in all of my classes, and I really enjoy school, especially math class.
500
Which of these was a problem for Dr. Nosker when he melted down a mix of plastics? A Everything melted too quickly. B None of the plastic was strong. C He did not receive enough donated plastic. D Each plastic melted at a different temperature.
What is D Each plastic melted at a different temperature.
500
Read Lines 34 through 39. within context. But the rain, with a mind of its own, Beats against our wooden windows. And pit-a-pat we hear it say:
“I have a rain forest to fill And grass to keep green!
I will rain till I’m through. In these lines, the author uses personification to indicate that the F rain is more powerful than anything experienced before. G windows of the school are similar to the rain. H rain has desires and feelings of its own. J sound of the rain creates its own melody.
What is H rain has desires and feelings of its own.
500
A sixth grade student was asked to complete a science project with a partner. What is the best way for the students to proceed? F The student with less homework should do the work. G The student who is better at science should do the work. H The pair should have equal tasks in completing the work. J The pair should play a game to determine who does the work.
What is H The pair should have equal tasks in completing the work.
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