Revise and Edit
In desert regions like Garissa, Kenya, the people move about as herders. Therefore, schoolchildren do 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 summarize article "One Book, One Camel"
A) the province of Garissa is in the eastern part of Kenya
B) the people of Garissa are used to seeing camels deliver needed products
C) the books delivered by camel are meant to get children excited about learning
D) the government of Kenya has worked hard to increase the country's literacy rates
C) the books delivered by camel are meant to get children excited about learning
(5) His persistence finally paid off in 1973, when his adhesive caught the attention of 3M employee, Art Fry.
Read this information about the word persistence:
From latin per- meaning “through” and sister meaning “to stand firm”
This information helps the reader understand that the word persistence in paragraph 5 of the article “Sticking to It” means
A) Continuing even with setbacks or difficulty
B) Waiting for the right moments to act
C) Continuing to improve even after succeeding
D) Holding onto an opinion against the majority
A) Continuing even with setbacks or difficulty
Based on paragraph 3, what inference can be made about sports leagues?
As sports culture grew and rules became established, this led to the creation of leagues and other organizations. A league is a group sports teams organized to compete against one another. Rules and leagues are generally controlled by an organization that directs the development of a sport. These innovations in sports culture make up what we now know as modern sports.
A) Sports leagues require that atheletes perform at physically demanding levels
B) Sports league managers are responsible for finding players and coaches
C) Sports leagues ensure that games are consistent and fair
D) Sports league managers often create new rules to add to a sport
C) Sports leagues ensure that games are consistent and fair
Brody stared out of the kitchen window and heaved a sigh. His parents were travelling for business this weekend, and he was staying with his Uncle Stephen. Unfortunately, Uncle Stephen lived in a cabin in the countryside, 50 miles away from Brody’s home in the bustling city. Restlessly, Brody picked up the phone and called his friend Marisa
Why are the events in paragraph 1 important to the Rising Action of the story?
A) They establish Brody’s main conflict
B) They show that Brody is upset with his parents
C) They provide a detailed description of Brody’s temporary surroundings
They convey background information about Brody's interests.
A) They establish Brody’s main conflict
What is Ms. Villafuerte's favorite color?
green!!!
Simone has included a sentence in the fourth paragraph (sentences 8-11) that repeats information. Which sentences should be removed from the paragraph:
(8) I slumped in my chair, highly disinterested in this challenge. (9) I was not the least bit interested. (10) My mind was replaying the last 24 hours/ (11) During my baseball game the night before, I had hurt my wrist and the doctor told me exactly what I hadn't wanted to hear.
A) sentence 8
B) sentence 9
C) sentence 10
D) sentence 11
B) sentence 9
Read the dictionary entry:
Engage: 1) to interlock with 2) to hire for work 3) to hold the attention of 4) to enter into contest with
Which definition best matches the meaning of engage in paragraph 10?
"It is a great way to engage the children's hearts and minds through a book"
F) Definition 1
G) Definition 2
H) Definition 3
J) Definition 4
H) Definition 3
"This aspect of sports culture is a reflection of modern culture, which favors measurable progress and winning"
The author refers to sports culture as a "reflection of modern culture" most likely to-
A) suggest that sports records from the past are unreliable
B) emphasize that the human desire for achievement goes beyond sports
C) explain that athletes must train for many years to break a record
D) reveal that many people want to be successful athletes
B) emphasize that the human desire for achievement goes beyond sports
He was convinced he had experienced enough nature to last him a decade
What does the author achieve by including this exaggeration?
F) The author emphasizes how long it takes Brody and Uncle Stephen to climb the mountains
G) The author conveys the Brody wants to avoid outdoor activities for a very long time
H) The author implies that Brody will never forget his outdoor adventures with his Uncle Stephen
J) The author highlights that Brody is amazed by how much he learned about nature
G) The author conveys the Brody wants to avoid outdoor activities for a very long time
What are my top 3 favorite snacks?
sour gummy worms
hot fries
popcorn
What revision, if any, is needed in sentence 13?
(13) With only seven weeks left in the season, I was devastated
A. There were left in the season seven weeks, which was only devastating.
B. Being devastated, there were only seven weeks left in the season
C. With only seven weeks left in the season, I was devastated about the season
D. No change is needed
D. No change is needed
"By learning languages at a young age, kids can acquire a new way to communicate."
Read the dictionary entry; Which definition best matches the meaning of acquire in paragraph 9?
ACQUIRE: (verb) 1. to buy for oneself; 2. to locate and hold a desired object; 4. to achieve through one's own efforts
A) Definition 1
B) Definition 2
C) Definition 3
D) Definition 4
D) Definition 4
Over the years as scientists studied the mammoths, they uncovered more information that altered their initial theories. This happens often due to new discoveries or additional data that lead to new theories. One initial theory was that the mammoth herd was trapped in a ravine and drowned in a flash flood. Because they are so large, the mammoths likely would have struggled to climb out of the ravine in time. That would have made it hard to survive the sudden flooding. However, as the scientists studied the fossils over several years, researchers discovered that the growth patterns on the bones appeared stunted, as though the animals did not have sufficient nutrition.
Which sentence in the following paragraph is extraneous and should be deleted from the essay?
A. Sentence 7
B. Sentence 8
C. Sentence 9
D. Sentence 12
Sentence 8
Have you ever needed to write something down quickly? What do you grab? A pencil and s sticky note, most likely. You can write down a message and stick it someplace that will help you recall it later. Sticky notes are an easy solution to the frustrating task of remembering small details. They have helped people around the world be more organized and less forgetful. Despite their success today, sticky notes were not always commonplace at offices and schools.
What does the introduction to the article “Sticking to It” help the reader understand about sticky notes?
A) They are useful tools for developing skills
B) They have more uses than commonly thought
C) They are used differently in different places
D) They have had a major effect on people’s lives
D) They have had a major effect on people’s lives
What is one thing Ms. Villafuerte ALWAYS says
Depends on the class period lol
Simone needs a better transition into the sixth paragraph (sentences 15-18). Which sentence should replace sentence 15 to improve this transition?
(14) I had played in 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.
A) Looking around the room, I could tell that I wasn't the only one questioning this activity
B) Up until now, Mr. Bright's assignments had been challenging but easily enjoyable
C) As I thought about my predicament, I was convinced I had nothing to write in my journal
D) When the season had first started, I had been excited about playing with some of my friends.
C) As I thought about my predicament, I was convinced I had nothing to write in my journal
Lebron had promised to compensate me for my time, but as the day went on it seemed as if he was unable to compensate me for the amount I actually needed.
The word compensate as seen in the passage most closely means:
A) redirected
B) paid
C) thanked
D) gifted
B) paid
"as young men began to seriously compete in sports, atheletics became an important element of social status. Games also began to attract more spectators and to spread to other countries.
In these sentences, the word _______ has a root that means "to watch" in Latin
F) Element
G) Attract
H) Social
J) Spectators
J) Spectators
(6) In many places, library books are delivered by a car or a truck. However, camels are especially useful in desert regions like Garissa. The landscape is so rough that many vehicles have trouble getting there. (7) Local residents are used to seeing products such as food and medicine arrive by camel. "The local people identify so much with the camel,: says Rashid Farah, "and therefore, we feel that if they see the camel transporting books, they'll come and use the services."
The details in paragraphs sections titled Why Camels?" support the key idea that--
A) camels are able to carry heavy loads
B) people in Garissa are used to riding camels
C) people in Garissa are replacing camels with cars
D) camels can reach remote places better than vehicles
D) camels can reach remote places better than vehicles
What period do you have Ms. Villafuerte?
1-2
4-5
7-8
Simone wants to combine the ideas in sentences 24 and 25. What is the most effective way to do so.
(24) The next day, I busily looked for things to include. (25) I noticed how much I actually had to be grateful for.
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While I was perusing my book for SSR, I noticed that the whole class was engulfed in what looked like a mass group text about what happened at lunch. Engulfed most likely means.
A) immersed
B) upset
C) rowdy
D) sad
A) immersed
In a tiny Chinese restaurant, the menu of the wall includes some Chinese characters. At one table, a family speaks Spanish. At another table, the waiter taps his foot along to an internationally popular French song. This kind of scene is common in some parts of America. After all, the United States has been called "a nation of immigrants". While English may be the language used most commonly in school, the truth is that many Americans are bilingual. This means they can communicate in two languages!
The author most likely included the anecdote about the restaurant in paragraph 1 because--
A) to present the range of accents head in speakers of different languages
B) to provide data about how many people in the US are billingual
C) to show the variety of languages found in everyday life in the US
D) to introduce a problem in which knowing a foreign language is useful
C) to show the variety of languages found in everyday life in the US
(6) In many places, library books are delivered by a car or a truck. However, camels are especially useful in desert regions like Garissa. The landscape is so rough that many vehicles have trouble getting there. (7) Local residents are used to seeing products such as food and medicine arrive by camel. "The local people identify so much with the camel,: says Rashid Farah, "and therefore, we feel that if they see the camel transporting books, they'll come and use the services."
Why does the author use a cause-and-effect organizational structure in the section titled "Why Camels?"
A) to establish a connection between camels and reading
B) to explain why camels are the best way to deliver books
C) to set limits on what camels can transport in the desert
D) to respond to doubts of people who criticize camel deliveries
B) to explain why camels are the best way to deliver books
What color, make, and model is my car?
White Kia Soul