Autumn Hues
Identify the correct meaning of the word pigment in this sentence from the passage.
Inside each leaf on a tree there is a pigment called chlorophyll.
A. a permanent stain
B. a chemical that dyes
C. a fast-moving tint
D. a spreading blemish
B. a chemical that dyes
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A student is writing a report about magnets for science class. The student wants to revise his report to make sure it only includes relevant information and examples.
Select the TWO sentences from the report that should be deleted because they do not help to develop the main topic.
They are found on refrigerators in many homes, but they are also used in toys.
Magnets can be rectangles, squares, or large circles.
(Item 26)
Choose the TWO sentences that could BEST conclude the narrative.
A. Sophia let out a huge sigh of relief and finally started to relax.
B. Sophia laughed nervously, continuing to bite her fingernails.
C. Her mother put her arm around Sophia's shoulder and gave her a tight, sympathetic squeeze.
D. Sophia exclaimed, "Thank you, Doctor! No, I definitely do NOT want a shot today!"
E. Sophia shrugged her shoulders indifferently.
F. Sophia said, "Oh, I do not really mind getting shots."
A. Sophia let out a huge sigh of relief and finally started to relax.
D. Sophia exclaimed, "Thank you, Doctor! No, I definitely do NOT want a shot today!"
Read sentence 13.
It should have higher slides that have soft places for safe landings, not hard asphault.
What is the correct spelling of the underlined word?
A. asfault
B. asphilt
C. asphalt
D. asfalt
C. asphalt
(Item 25 Narrative)
Choose the option that would best conclude the narrative.
A. I collect several things, but my largest collection is my marbles. I have over six hundred!
B. I also have a cousin who collects baseballs. His collection is much smaller than my father's.
C. My brother's favorite rock is a piece of quartz. It is mostly clear and milky with a slight purple hue.
D. It really seems like all of the members of my family are collectors. It is surprising that we have any room left in our house!
D. It really seems like all of the members of my family are collectors. It is surprising that we have any room left in our house!
Identify the best meaning of the word transformation in this sentence from the text. I used to wonder what caused this yearly transformation, and then finally I learned about this in my science class.
A. a rapid conversion
B. a beautiful substitution
C. a gradual modification
D. an amazing revolution
C. a gradual modification
While researching global warming for your informational report, you came across a website that had the following excerpt.
"According to a recent study, pollution has little to do with global warming. We respectfully disagree, after hours of diligent research on the study as well as hours spent investigating other similar studies, it was found that quite the opposite might be true…"
Based on the information above, which of the following ideas would the website BEST support?
A. Global warming is a nuisance.
B. Pollution has little to no effect on global warming.
C. Global warming goes hand–in–hand with pollution rates.
D. Pollution and global warming have been around for decades.
C. Global warming goes hand–in–hand with pollution rates.
Choose the word from to correctly complete the sentence.
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Choice 1:
A. seriously B. frequently C. unusually D. doubtfully
Choice 2: A. dismissed B. controlled C. altered D. destroyed
Choice 3: A. caring B. forgetting C. witnessing D. realizing
B (frequently), C (altered), D (realizing)
Read sentence 3.
"I hope you will use mine ideas for making a better park that the neighborhood can enjoy."
Which word correctly replaces the underlined word in the sentence?
A. our
B. my
C. your
D. I
B. my
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Read sentence 11.
"In addition, they would like a play structure that is separate from the smaller structure."
Which revision BEST replaces the vague pronoun use?
A. In addition, we would like a play structure that is separate from the smaller structure.
B. In addition, older grade-school kids would like a play structure that is separate from the smaller structure.
C. In addition, all kids would like a play structure that is separate from the smaller structure.
D. In addition, the younger kids and toddlers would like a play structure that is separate from the smaller structure.
B. In addition, older grade-school kids would like a play structure that is separate from the smaller structure.
Is the last sentence of this informative passage an appropriate conclusion? Now when I look at leaves, I think about all the chemical reactions that might be taking place inside them.
A. No; it simply tells what the author thinks.
B. No; it should restate every main point from the passage.
C. Yes; it reinforces the idea of chemical reactions taking place.
D. Yes; it leaves the reader with the opinion of the author.
C. Yes; it reinforces the idea of chemical reactions taking place.
Zelda is writing an essay about the United States Senate.
Which TWO of the following are the most relevant sources for information about her topic?
A. the US Senate website: www.senate.gov
B. the US Constitution
C. a senatorial candidate's speech
D. a TV show host E. a newspaper opinion editorial
A. the US Senate website: www.senate.gov
B. the US Constitution
"The changeability of memory may be why Paulsen thinks memories are like dreams: while they contain real elements, they are often jumbled and confused."
Which detail from the text BEST supports this claim? A. Memory can be improved by making mental connections.
B. Memory machines may be used in the future.
C. Memories can be compared to the working of a video camera.
D. Memories can be affected by a need to make sense of something.
D. Memories can be affected by a need to make sense of something.
"I know her would like a smaller play structure for younger kids one with swings and a sandpit."
What is the correct way to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence?
A. us
B. hers
C. she
D. we
C. she
Read sentence 16.
I appreciate your consiteration.
What is the correct spelling of the underlined word? A. considerashion
B. consideration
C. consiterashan
D. consideracian
B. consideration
In paragraph 1, why does the author begin by saying that they wondered what caused the color of the leaves to change?
A. to express their interest in the chemical processes that happen inside a leaf
B. to show that they pay attention to the color of the leaves on a tree
C. to prove that they are an expert in leaf pigments and chemical reactions
D. to inform the reader all about their experience in science class
A. to express their interest in the chemical processes that happen inside a leaf
Choose the sentence that would best conclude the narrative. (Item 8)
A. There was one day that we spent exploring Gravelton, the closest town to our cabin.
B. If you want a good, quiet place to relax and wind down, the mountains is a great choice.
C. I prefer warm weather, so the weekend would have been more fun if it had not been so cold.
D. My brothers did not like sitting on the porch, so they stayed inside and played board games by the fire.
B. If you want a good, quiet place to relax and wind down, the mountains is a great choice.
Read these sentences from paragraph 6 of the text.
What does the word confabulation mean in this context?
A. an insertion of false information
B. a statement about events
C. a period of careful listening
D. an introduction to a change
A. an insertion of false information
"I know her would like a smaller play structure for younger kids one with swings and a sandpit."
Which is the BEST way to punctuate the underlined part of this sentence?
A. (a smaller play structure for younger kids) one with swings and a sandpit
B. a smaller play structure, for younger kids, one with swings and a sandpit
C. a smaller play structure for younger kids; one with swings and a sandpit
D. a smaller play structure for younger kids (one with swings and a sandpit)
D. a smaller play structure for younger kids (one with swings and a sandpit)
Item 17
A student is writing an argument and wants to revise it. Read the paragraph from the argument below. Select the sentence that should be deleted because it does not support the claim in the paragraph.
You can post personal photos and share news about what’s happening in your life
Identify the correct meaning of the phrase "fall parade of colors" in the following sentence from the passage...
The green fades, the yellow emerges, and the fall parade of colors begins...
A. a noisy line
B. a musical festival
C. a seasonal exhibit
D. a place to walk
C. a seasonal exhibit
Which conclusion about the appearance of leaves in autumn is best supported by evidence provided in the text?
A. Lower temperatures during the autumn months result in a larger variety of leaf colors.
B. Past weather has an impact on the leaf colors that will be observed in autumn.
C. During autumn, there are typically more trees with red leaves than trees with yellow leaves.
D. The amount of sunlight received during autumn affects how long leaves will remain on the trees.
B. Past weather has an impact on the leaf colors
that will be observed in autumn.
Whose quotation in the text offers ideas about how to improve our memories?
A. Jared Tanner's in paragraph 4
B. Bruce Paulsen's in paragraph 5
C. William Calvin's in paragraph 5
D. Alex Lickerman's in paragraph 8
D. Alex Lickerman's in paragraph 8
This kind of equipmint would help kids be active and healthy.
What is the correct spelling of the underlined word?
A. equiptment
B. ecuipment
C. equipment
D. equipmmint
C. equipment
(Item 16)
Which of the following ideas within Article 1 is best supported by the information within Article 2?
A. Greenhouse gases are the biggest contributor to global warming.
B. The average temperature on Earth is steadily rising.
C. If global warming continues, storms will likely become stronger.
D. Global warming causes ecosystems to change.
C. If global warming continues, storms will likely become stronger.