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"The Grass"
The grass so little has to do,-
A sphere of simple green,
With only butterflies to brood,
And bees to entertain,
And stir all day to pretty tunes
The breezes fetch along,
And hold the sunshine in its lap
And bow to everything;
And thread the dews all night, like pearls,
And make itself so fine,-
A duchess were too common
For such a noticing.
What does the underlined phrase mean in the poem?
A.) The grass grows low to the ground.
B.) The wind blows hard and strong.
C.) The grass bends in the wind.
D.) The grass breaks easily.
C.) The grass bends in the wind.
What is the correct way to write this sentence?
She became a very popular stunt flier in America, where they're weren't many female fliers.
A.) She became a very popular stunt flier in America, where their weren't many female fliers.
B.) She became a very popular stunt flier in America, where there weren't many female fliers.
C.) She became a very popular stunt flier in America, where there aren't many female fliers.
D.) She became a very popular stunt flier in America, where they're werent many female fliers.
B.) She became a very popular stunt flier in America, where there weren't many female fliers.
Which shows the BEST way to expand the sentence with precise details?
Prachi ate a peach.
A.) Prachi ate a peach yesterday.
B.) Prachi eagerly devoured a sweet, juicy peach.
C.) Prachi devoured the sweet-tasting peach.
D.) Prachi ate a peach and threw out the pit when she was done.
B.) Prachi eagerly devoured a sweet, juicy peach.
Read the following sentence. What does the word mimic mean in the sentence?
One well-known example is a rainstick, an instrument that mimics the sound of rain.
A.) acts like
B.) feels like
C.) looks like
D.) sounds like
D.) sounds like
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
A.) After we watch, this short video, I will speak to you about an innovative way to train robots.
B.) After we watch this short video, I will speak to you about an innovative way to train robots.
C.) After we watch this short, video I will speak to you about an innovative way, to train robots.
D.) After, we watch this short video, I will speak to you about an innovative way to train robots.
B.) After we watch this short video, I will speak to you about an innovative way to train robots.
"The Grass"
The grass so little has to do,-
A sphere of simple green,
With only butterflies to brood,
And bees to entertain,
And stir all day to pretty tunes
The breezes fetch along,
And hold the sunshine in its lap
And bow to everything;
And thread the dews all night, like pearls,
And make itself so fine,-
A duchess were too common
For such a noticing.
Which line from the poem has an example of a simile?
A.) A duchess were too common
B.) And hold the sunshine in its lap
C.) And thread the dews all night, like pearls
D.) A sphere of simple green
C.) And thread the dews all night, like pearls
Poison frogs are tiny frogs found in warm Central and South American rainforests. Rainforests receive over eighty inches of rainfall per year. Poison frogs are brightly colored in shades of red, orange, yellow, blue, green, and black. The bright coloring helps to protect the frog by warning other animals.
Which would be the best detail to add to this paragraph?
A.) the size and weight of poison frogs
B.) the name of rainforests
C.) the other kinds of animals in the rainforest
D.) what poison frogs eat
A.) the size and weight of poison frogs
Read the sentence. What is the meaning of the idiom "see eye to eye"
"I don't want to argue, " Jeremy said. "Let me explain the situation to you and I am sure we will be able to see eye to eye.
A.) look at each other when talking
B.) reach an agreement
C.) to disagree with one another
D.) exchange opinions
B.) reach an agreement
Which word in the sentence contains a spelling error?
"Madam," he shrieked, interupting our conversation, "there is a mosquito in the restaurant!"
A.) shrieked
B.) interupting
C.) there
D.) restaurant
B.) interupting
Read this excerpt from "The Golden Chain." What does the word embarking mean in this excerpt?
Olorun was pleased by Obatala's idea and gave Him permission to travel to the watery world below. Before embarking on his journey, Obatala went to see Orunmila, the orisha who knew the future.
A.) giving up
B.) starting
C .) deciding
D.) continuing
B.) starting
But, alas, many native butterflies couldn't eat these foreign plants. And the ones they could eat were getting harder to find. So, their populations dwindle.
What does the underlined word dwindle mean as used in the sentence?
A.) increased
B.) decreased
C.) relocated
D.) reappeared
B.) decreased
Which resource would NOT be helpful when researching the life of Abraham Lincoln?
A.) a textbook
B.) an encyclopedia
C.) a Web site
D.) a current newspaper
D.) a current newspaper
Where should a comma be added in this sentence?
Before you leave for the day remember to lock the door.
A.) after Before
B.) after day
C.) after remember
D.) after leave
B.) after day
Which is the BEST way to combine these sentences?
Suzanne was in the garden tending to her tomatoes. I was inside hoping some tomatoes were ripe for dinner.
A.) Although Suzanne was in the garden tending to her tomatoes, I was inside, hoping some tomatoes were ripe for dinner.
B.) While Suzanne was in the garden tending to her tomatoes, I was inside hoping some were ripe for dinner.
C.) Suzanne was in the garden tending her tomatoes, however, I was inside hoping some were ripe for dinner.
D.) Because I wanted tomatoes for dinner, I hoped Suzanne would bring some while she tended her tomatoes in the garden.
B.) While Suzanne was in the garden tending to her tomatoes, I was inside hoping some were ripe for dinner.
Which sentence is written correctly?
A.) "Mom said, Get out bed right now."
B.) "You need to make your bed" replied Mom.
C.) "Please put away your laundry," said Dad.
D) Jack responded. "I can't right now." "I am too busy."
C.) "Please put away your laundry," said Dad.
Which best explains the meaning of this sentence?
The vehicle looked as sleek as a falcon on wheels.
A.) The car is strong. C.) The car is easy to handle.
B.) The car is new. D.) The car is shiny and slick.
D.) The car is shiny and slick.
Sofia reads an article about space and rewrites the sentences using different words but keeps the same ideas and sentence structure. She does not mention where she got the information.
Is this plagiarism?
A) No, because she changed some words.
B) Yes, because she didn’t give credit to the source.
C) No, because space facts belong to everyone.
D) Yes, because she wrote it in her own handwriting.
B) Yes, because she didn’t give credit to the source.
Which underlined word functions as the conjunction in the sentence?
I will go to the store for milk since the recipe calls for it.
since
Which sentence contains an error?
A.) Suzy wanted both the red shoes and the black shoes.
B.) Suzy wanted not only the red shoes but also the black shoes.
C.) Suzy wanted neither the red shoes or the black shoes.
D.) Suzy wanted either the red shoes or the black shoes.
C.) Suzy wanted neither the red shoes or the black shoes.
Which is the best way to combine these sentences?
Josh and Jacob went camping. They camped by the river. There were lots of sand gnats at the river.
A.) Josh and Jacob went camping, and they camped by the river, and there were lots of sand gnats at the river.
B.) Josh and Jacob went camping by the river, and there were lots of sand gnats at the river they camped by.
C.) Josh and Jacob went camping and were by the river where there were lots of sand gnats at the river.
D.) Josh and Jacob went camping by the river, and there were lots of sand gnats.
D.) Josh and Jacob went camping by the river, and there were lots of sand gnats.
Which sentence does not contain an error?
A.) The basketball game will be canceled if the weather is not bad.
B.) The basketball game was canceled because the weather was bad.
C.) The basketball game would have been canceled if the weather is bad.
D.) The basketball game had been cancelled because the weather is getting bad.
B.) The basketball game was canceled because the weather was bad.
Original Sentence: The Amazon Rainforest is home to millions of species of plants and animals, making it one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth.
Which of the following is the best-rewritten version?
A) The Amazon Rainforest has a variety of plants and animals, making it a very diverse ecosystem.
B) The Amazon Rainforest contains countless plant and animal species, making it one of the world’s most biologically rich environments.
C) The Amazon Rainforest is full of many creatures and plants, making it a diverse place.
D) The Amazon Rainforest is home to millions of species of plants and animals, which makes it one of the most diverse places on Earth.
B) The Amazon Rainforest contains countless plant and animal species, making it one of the world’s most biologically rich environments.
Which sentence is written correctly?
A.) Deon read an article called "Bees in the News" in the New York Times this week.
B.) Deon read an article called Bees in the News in the "New York Times" this week.
C.) Deon read an article called Bees in the News in the New York Times this week.
D.) Deon read an article called "Bees in the News" in the "New York Times" this week.
A.) Deon read an article called "Bees in the News" in the New York Times this week.
Use the information below to answer the question.
consume v. 1. to destroy or expend by use 2. to eat or drink 3. to destroy as by fire 4. to occupy one's complete attention
Which dictionary definition of the word consume provides the BEST meaning for this sentence?
Harvey was consumed by the idea that he could win the pizza-making contest and the trip to Italy.
A.) definition 1
B.) definition 2
C.) definition 3
D.) definition 4
D.) definition 4
The car broke down, we lost our luggage, and the hotel was overbooked. ________, the vacation was a disaster.
Which word best completes the sentence?
A.) Furthermore
B.) Instead
C.) All in all
D.) Even though
C.) All in all