Animal-Inspired Robots
How does the author organize the section “Biomimetic Bots as Tools”?
A by explaining the broad topic of robots inspired by nature
B by listing the reasons the government funds robotics research
C by giving examples of animal-inspired robots that are used to solve problems
D by explaining the subtopics related to the topic of toy robots
C. by giving examples of animal-inspired robots that are used to solve problems
The rising action of the story begins when —
A the family holds a birthday party for Walid.
B Walid wins the scholarship at the science fair.
C Walid realizes that his research needs more work.
D Sarah decides she will help Walid with the project
D Sarah decides she will help Walid with the project
Part A Which type of figurative language does the poet use in lines 15–18?
A simile
B metaphor
C personification
D onomatopoeia
A. Simile
Which sentence is the best paraphrase of paragraph 8 of “Freedom’s Summit”?
A Grandpa becomes angry with the woman from the agency and refuses to read the brochure she gives him.
B Grandpa does not want to talk to the woman from the agency, but he listens politely as she talks about the home.
C The woman from the agency tries to convince Grandpa to consider moving to the home by telling him about its benefits, such as internet and lots to watch on TV.
D The woman from the agency is trying to make Grandpa see that his life on the mountain is not as good as her own life, which is easier and full of entertainment.
C The woman from the agency tries to convince Grandpa to consider moving to the home by telling him about its benefits, such as internet and lots to watch on TV.
grow \grō\ v 1. to change physically in size 2. to gradually become 3. to develop into a state of maturity 4. to cultivate or produce crops.
Based on the definitions and the context, which definition of the word grew is used in this paragraph?
The trees grew denser by the second, turning into stretches of actual foret, and christ knew it wouldn't be long before they reached the station.
A definition 1
B definition 2
C definition 3
D definition 4
B definition 2
Which inference about the StickyBot is best supported by paragraph 7?
A The StickyBot was an early, basic version of the Bionic Bird.
B The StickyBot is fun to play with because it can climb up walls.
C The StickyBot looks like a bird and can be controlled remotely.
D The StickyBot was made to help people see into small spaces.
B The StickyBot is fun to play with because it can climb up walls.
How does the character interaction in Act II drive the plot?
A Sarah helps Walid think of a new way to get data, which leads to him winning the scholarship.
B Sarah and Walid try to improve his experiment, which causes Walid to doubt his exhibit.
C Sarah comes up with a new idea for the science fair project, and Sarah and Walid plan Grandma’s party.
D Sarah introduces Walid to a better group of test subjects, and Walid finishes his science project.
A Sarah helps Walid think of a new way to get data, which leads to him winning the scholarship.
How does the figurative language in the poem contribute to the meaning of lines 15-18?
A It emphasizes the importance of the blacksmith’s work.
B It shows that the blacksmith struggles to do his job.
C It highlights the steady, hard work the blacksmith does.
D It describes the unpleasant sound the blacksmith makes.
C It highlights the steady, hard work the blacksmith does.
Read these sentences from paragraph 2 of “Freedom’s Summit.” When I was little, he seemed unstoppable to me. He was like a comicbook superhero without the costume. He would work long hours at his job, but he always had time for me. We would hike in the mountains, go swimming, and ride our bikes for hours. I would help him with his chores (or try, at least).
Which type of figurative language is used in these sentences?
A simile: Grandpa is compared to a comic-book superhero
B metaphor: Grandpa is compared to a hard-working man
C onomatopoeia: swimming sounds like the action to which it refers
D personification: a superhero is given regular human qualities
A simile: Grandpa is compared to a comic-book superhero
It would help students learn, help teachers teach, and help the district save money.
Which rhetorical device does the author use in this sentence?
A repetition
B single cause
C charged language
D overgeneralization
A repetition
Which evidence best supports the central idea that animal-inspired robots can be used to help people?
A “Such adaptability makes DALER a helpful search-and-rescue tool.” (paragraph 3)
B “This biomimetic robot looks and moves like a hummingbird.” (paragraph4)
C “It can fly through the air as fast as twelve miles per hour as users control its movements from a special app.” (paragraph 7)
D “Weighing only sixty-five pounds, SpotMini is the size of a large dog.” (paragraph 8)
A “Such adaptability makes DALER a helpful search-and-rescue tool.” (paragraph 3)
Based on the context and your understanding of the Latin root -vis-, what does the word visualize in paragraph 10 mean?
A build
B imagine
C locate
D video
B. Imagine
Read lines 1–4 from the poem. Under a spreading chestnut-tree The village smithy stands; The smith, a mighty man is he, With large and sinewy hands;
How does the meter of these lines affect the poem?
A The melodic rhythm creates a sense of longing.
B The abrupt rhythm creates a sense of excitement.
C The steady rhythm creates a sense of peace.
D The exaggerated rhythm creates a sense of fear.
C The steady rhythm creates a sense of peace.
How does the author’s use of the figurative language from from freedom summit to reveal the narrator’s tone?
A It shows the narrator’s excited tone.
B It highlights the narrator’s bragging tone.
C It emphasizes the narrator’s respectful tone.
D It shows the reader the narrator’s sorrowful tone
C It emphasizes the narrator’s respectful tone.
Our schools are currently overcrowded. The money the district would have spent on construction could instead be used for much-needed after-school programs that offer activities such as sports and homework help.
Which inference is best supported by these sentences?
A The author’s school is smaller than most others and doesn’t have as many classes.
B The author thinks the school district should raise taxes to get more money.
C The author doesn’t feel like she’s doing enough activities after school.
D The author’s school district is struggling to meet the needs of its students.
D The author’s school district is struggling to meet the needs of its students.
Which type of rhetorical appeal does the author use in paragraph 5?
A an appeal based on logic and reason
B an appeal based on the writer’s ethics
C an appeal to the reader’s feelings and emotions
D an appeal to the reader’s respect for expert commentary
D an appeal to the reader’s respect for expert commentary
The stage directions at the beginning of Act II help the reader predict that —
A the action of the play takes place after the science fair.
B the reader is going to meet Walid’s family for the first time.
C the remainder of the play will take place in the family room.
D the drama presents the events that lead up to Walid’s project.
D the drama presents the events that lead up to Walid’s project.
Read this sentence from paragraph 2 of “Freedom’s Summit.” The huge axe would come crashing down, making a satisfying thwock as it split the wood.
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
A personification: the axe has human qualities
B onomatopoeia: thwock sounds like the action to which it refers
C metaphor: split wood is compared to a crashing sound
D simile: Grandpa is compared to an axe
B onomatopoeia: thwock sounds like the action to which it refers
What is the effect of the shift between Anthony’s point of view and Grandpa’s point of view in “Freedom’s Summit”?
A It helps the reader see that Anthony and Grandpa have trouble understanding each other’s feelings about the situation.
B. It helps the reader understand how much Grandpa respects Anthony and how dedicated Anthony is to taking care of Grandpa.
C It helps the reader see how much Grandpa has changed since Anthony was little and looked up to him as unstoppable.
D It helps the reader understand that the agency woman cannot convince Grandpa to give up his freedom without Anthony’s help.
B. It helps the reader understand how much Grandpa respects Anthony and how dedicated Anthony is to taking care of Grandpa.
You see, Leon knows that cookies are in there. Leon also discovered that he could use his nose to pry open the drawer.
Choose the revision to the underlined sentence that best adds more descriptive details.
A You see, Leon knows that delicious pumpkin cookies are in there.
B You see, Leon knows that a lot of cookies are always in there.
C You see, Leon knows that cookies are in the drawer.
D correct as is
A You see, Leon knows that delicious pumpkin cookies are in there.
What is the meaning of the word sinewy used in this line:
"The smith, a mighty man is he,
With large and sinewy hands".
A. Strong
B. Suntanned
C. Soft
D. Skilled
A. Strong
What do the character interactions in Act III reveal about the plot in Act I?
A Sarah and Walid have good test subjects during the party, but Walid is still worried about his exhibit.
B Walid’s entire family shows up at the science fair to see Walid win the scholarship.
C Walid is able to create a winning science project from the data he and Sarah collected during the party.
D Sarah and Walid share the science scholarship money because they both collected data for the project.
C Walid is able to create a winning science project from the data he and Sarah collected during the party.
How does the figurative language in freedom summit affect the meaning of the sentence from freedom Summit?
A It shows that Grandpa was strong but now is weak.
B It helps the reader understand how dangerous axes are.
C It shows that wood appears strong but can be easily chopped.
D It helps the reader better imagine Grandpa splitting the wood.
D It helps the reader better imagine Grandpa splitting the wood.
Which insight about getting older is conveyed by the authors of both selections?
A Hard work is the only way to get ahead in life.
B It is hard to remain independent after a certain age.
C Grandchildren are a source of true happiness.
D Life is full of positive and negative experiences
D Life is full of positive and negative experiences
Then, he noticed a chair by the counter. The writer hurries back to his office.
Choose the revision to the underlined sentences that corrects the error in verb tense.
A Then, he notices a chair by the counter. The writer hurries back to his office.
B Then, he notices a chair by the counter. The writer hurried back to his office.
C Then, he noticed a chair by the counter. The writer hurried back to his office.
D correct as is
C Then, he noticed a chair by the counter. The writer hurried back to his office.