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100

In the sentence below, what does "reluctant" mean?


Jada was reluctant to present her project, even though she had worked hard on it.

A. Eager

B. Hesitant

C. Anxious

D.  Indifferent

B. Hesitant

100

Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?

A. The civil war was a major event in American history.
B. The Civil War was a major event in American history.
C. The Civil war was a major event in american history.
D. The civil War was a major event in American History.

B. The Civil War was a major event in American history.

100

Which word is spelled correctly?

A. definately
B. definatly
C. definitely
D. definitley

C. definitely

100

Which sentence is correct?

A. Many woman agree, that motherhood is transformational.

B. Many womans agree that motherhood is transformational.

C. Many women agree that motherhood is transformational.

D. Many woman agrees that motherhood is transformational.

C. Many women agree that motherhood is transformational.

100

What is the author's purpose?

The article explains how social media affects teen mental health, using research and statistics.

A. Entertain
B. Persuade
C. Inform
D. Describe

C. Inform

200

What does "ambiguous" mean in context of the sentence?


His answer was ambiguous, leaving everyone unsure of what he really meant.

A. Finalized

B. Distinguished

D. Confident

C. Unclear 

D. Unclear

200

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

A. After school we went to the park, and played basketball.


B. After school, we went to the park and played basketball.


C. After school we went, to the park and played basketball.


D. After school, we went to the park, and played basketball.

B. After school, we went to the park and played basketball.

200

Which sentence uses correct spelling? (2 words)

A. There were lots of rides at the fair.

B. There were alot of rides at the fare.

C. There were a lot of rides at the fair.

D. They're a lot of rides at the fair.

C. There were a lot of rides at the fair.

200

Which is correct?

A. Their going to win the game.
B. There going to win the game.
C. They’re going to win the game.
D. Theyre going to win the game.


C. They’re going to win the game.

200

What can be inferred?


She reread the directions three times before beginning.

A. She enjoys reading
B. She is confused or wants to be careful
C. She is bored
D. She is distracted

B. She is confused or wants to be careful

300

What does "refined" most likely mean in this sentence?


After several drafts, his essay became more refined and as it expressed his argument.

A. Honest 

B. Purified 

C. Improved

D.  Unclear

C. Improved

300

Which sentence is correct?

A. In the text it states, "The brain is fully developed at the age of twenty-five."

B.  In the text it states "the brain is fully developed at the age of twenty-five."

C.  In the text it states "the brain is fully developed at the age of 25." 

D.  In the text it states, "The brain is fully developed at the age of twenty-five".

A. In the text it states, "The brain is fully developed at the age of twenty-five."

300

Which sentence is correct?

A. I recieved your message yesterday.
B. I received your message yesterday.
C. I receved your messege yesterday.
D. I recieve your message yesterday.

B. I received your message yesterday.

300

Which sentence is correct?

A. He was to tired to finish the assignment
B. He was too tired to finish the assignment
C. He was too tired too finish the assignment
D. He was to tired too finish the assignment

B. He was too tired to finish the assignment

300

What can we assume the author's tone is based on this sentence?

The author describes the policy as “short-sighted” and “harmful to student growth.”

A. Neutral
B. Optimistic
C. Critical
D. Confused

C. Critical

400

What does "undermine" mean in this sentence?


The weak evidence began to undermine the author’s argument.

A. Strengthen

B. Encourage

C. Damage

D. Clarify

C. Damage

400

Which sentence correctly punctuates the dialogue?

A. “I cant believe it,” she said.


B. “I can't believe it,” she said.


C. “I can’t believe it” she said.


D. “I can’t believe it,” She said.

B. “I can’t believe it,” she said.

400

Which sentence uses correct spelling? (2 words)

A. He was excited for the new oportunity.

B. He was ecxited for the new oppurtunity.

C. He was exsited for the new opportunity.

D. He was excited for the new opportunity.

D. He was excited for the new opportunity.

400

Which sentence is correct?

A. Each of the students have a book
B. Each of the students has a book
C. Each of the student has a book
D. Each of the students have books

B. Each of the students has a book

400

What is the central idea?

Many students believe talent alone leads to success; however, research shows that consistent effort and perseverance are stronger predictors of achievement.

A. Talent guarantees success
B. Effort is more important than talent
C. All students are not meeting their potential
D. Research is not useful

B. Effort is more important than talent

500

What does "dismissive" mean in this sentence?


When asked about the concerns, the principal gave a dismissive response, quickly changing the subject.

A. Being honest

B. Displaying confusion

C. Showing lack of interest 

D. A sense of urgency

C. Showing lack of interest 

500

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A. Although he studied all night, he still felt unprepared for TCAP.


B. Although, he studied all night he still felt unprepared for Tcap.


C. Although he studied all night he still felt unprepared, for tcap.


D. Although he studied all night, he still felt, unprepared for TCAP.

A. Although he studied all night, he still felt unprepared for TCAP.

500

Which sentence is correct? Which words are misspelled?

A. It is necessary to address environmental issues and changes. 

B. It is neccessary to adress enviromental issues and changes.

C. It is neccessary to address environmental isues and changes.

D. It is necessary to adress environmental issues and changes.

A. It is necessary to address environmental issues and changes. 

(necessary, address, environmental, issues)

500

Which sentence is correct?

A. My friend and I agree, this is difficult.
B. Me and my friend agree, this is difficult.
C. My friend and me agree this is difficult.
D. Me and my friend agree this is difficult.

A. My friend and I agree, this is difficult.

500

After failing multiple times, she began to question her abilities, but instead of quitting, she adjusted her strategy and tried again.

A. Failure always leads to success
B. Intelligence determines outcomes
C. Persistence leads to growth
D. Failure builds resistance 


C. Persistence leads to growth

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