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List 3 Descriptive Supporting Details from this passage: The heat on the platform was nearly stifling. Passengers stood as far apart as they could and well behind the yellow caution line. A low rumble emitted from the tunnel and the people on the platform turned in the direction of the noise. The subway car arrived and the doors slid open. Waiting passengers stood aside to let people out, then they quickly piled into the cars, jostling for the few available seats. Despite the crowd, the car was silent except for the grinding sound of the car on the tracks as it departed the platforms.
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Give two similarities and two differences listed in this Compare and Contrast passage: Dogs and cats are both popular pets in the United States. Because both dogs and cats have many different breeds, pet owners have many options from which to chose. However, there are many other factors to consider when choosing a cat or dog. People who want a pet that's more suited to traveling and doing activities with them may be better off choosing a dog, which are generally more active and social. However, if a person wants a pet who will be better staying inside with them for extended periods, a cat may be a better choice because they can be trained to use a litter box and do not have to be walked.
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1. Dogs and cats are popular pets.
2. Both have many different breeds.
3. Dogs are better pets for active and/or social activities.
4. Cats are better for staying indoors for longer amounts of time.
Read the passage and put these steps in order:
When cooking, it is important to read the entire recipe first. Doing so will help you understand every step you must take to complete the recipe. Then, gather your ingredients. Before you begin cooking, go ahead and measure and/or chop your ingredients. This will help you focus on cooking later on instead of being distracted by the little details. Finally, make sure your cooking temperatures match the recipe. If they do not match, your food will not cook correctly.
1. Finally, make sure your cooking temperatures match the recipe.
2. When cooking, it is important to read the entire recipe first.
3. Before you begin cooking, go ahead and measure and/or chop your ingredients.
4. Then, gather your ingredients.
Correct order:
1. When cooking, it is important to read the entire recipe first.
2. Then, gather your ingredients.
3. Before you begin cooking, go ahead and measure and/or chop your ingredients.
4. Finally, make sure your cooking temperatures match the recipe.
List the event, one cause, and two effects in the passage:
In the Middle Ages, half the population of Europe was killed by the Bubonic Plague. This was initially devastating because many people lost their entire families, and entire villages were wiped out. This also resulted in a lack of workers. Because there was a lack of workers, serfs were able to negotiate higher pay, leading to the end of the feudal system.
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1.Event: The Bubonic Plague
2. Cause: Half the population was killed.
3. Effects: People lost their families. Entire towns were wiped out. There was a lack of workers, so people were able to negotiate higher wages. The feudal system ended.
List the problem and ALL solutions given in this passage: In a recent survey, 80% of high school seniors admitted that they cheated at some point in their school careers. Cheating is a serious problem that undermines the quality of everyone’s education. What can teachers and parents do to stop or at least reduce cheating? It is much easier to cheat on multiple choice tests or quizzes that are used year after year. Teachers should provide more opportunities for students to show their understanding through longer, project-based assignments. Some students admit to having parents or older siblings write essays for them. To eliminate this problem, students should be required to write essays that count as tests in class rather than at home. In addition, group projects require students to work together. Everyone shares a single grade, so it is in the best interest of each student to participate in the work, and it is impossible for students to copy from one another.
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1. Problem: Cheating
2. Solutions: Longer, problem based assignments. In-class essays. More group projects.