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I learned to say “Hello!” in German when me and my parents visited the German- American Festival. Choose the correct replacement for the underlined words. A my parents and I B my parents and me C myself and my parents D correct as is
What is A. My parents and I
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Unfortunately, because phones are so common now, people don’t not always remember their manners when using their phones. Which is the correct way to write the underlined words? . A do always not remember . B don’t always not remember . C don’t always remember . D correct as is
What is C. don't always remember
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Never call people too early in the morning or too late in the evening. ________, try to avoid calling people when they might be eating a meal. Which transition word or phrase best fills the blank? A However B For this reason C Therefore D In addition
What is D In addition
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A student wants to learn more about German foods like schnitzel and potato pancakes. Which phrase would provide the most focused Internet search? F changes in German dining G restaurants in Germany H traditional meals in Germany J cooking styles in Germany
What is H traditional meals in Germany
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Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that Martin’s mom knows who is sending the packages? . A Once she sorted through the mail, Martin’s mom called him into the kitchen. . B “This package is addressed to you,” she said. . C She turned toward the sink and started rinsing a glass to hide her smile. . D “Hmmmm . . . this is turning into quite a mystery,” she said.
What is C She turned toward the sink and started rinsing a glass to hide her smile.
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“Spezi is a popular cola drink with a dash of orange soda added to it she answered excitedly. Which is the correct way to write the underlined portion of the sentence?
What is H. it," she answered excitedly.
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The next afternoon, Martin’s mom discovered another unexpected package for him in the mailbox. The underlined word tells the reader that the package is . A more expected. . B expected soon. . C larger than expected. . D not expected.
What is D not expected.
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Which sentence from the passage contains an opinion? F The first lighthouses in the American colonies were built as part of the system of trade. G Although some lighthouses still used wood or coal, by the mid-1700s, American lighthouses began to use oil-burning lanterns. H The lanterns were lit and then placed in a high spot so they were visible from great distances. J Keepers had to carry all the oil up many steps, which was a difficult job.
What is J Keepers had to carry all the oil up many steps, which was a difficult job.
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A student wants to find information about the music of India. Which source would have the most reliable information? . A a blog entry by a person who heard several musical performances while visiting India . B an encyclopedia entry describing the music and traditional instruments of India . C a student website showing pictures and descriptions of instruments from India . D an editorial stating that music from India should be more popular in other countries
What is B an encyclopedia entry describing the music and traditional instruments of India
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MOM: That’s pretty vague. The theme could mean so many different things. What are you planning to do? Which word is a synonym for vague? F enjoyable G unclear
 H difficult
 J interesting
What is G unclear

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Potato pancakes are shredded potato patties that is fried to a golden brown and served with fresh applesauce and sour cream. Which is the correct way to write the underlined portion of the sentence?
What is F Potato pancakes are shredded potato patties that are fried
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A Gila woodpecker’s nest is called a “boot” because of the way it is shaped. Which way should the underlined words be written? F woodpeckers’s nest G woodpeckers nest H woodpeckers’ nest J correct as is
What is J Correct as is
300
Lighthouse is to ________ as map is to direction. Which word best completes the analogy? F navigation G situation H length
 J highway
What is F navigation
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Which question is answered in Scene 2? . A Who wins the video contest? . B When is Roberto’s next basketball game? . C Why does Elena borrow the video camera? . D How do Elena’s parents feel about her first video?
What is D How do Elena’s parents feel about her first video?
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4 The trouble with using oil lamps was that they had a very limited range of visibility. Only a small percentage of the light produced by the lamp could be seen from the sea. Increasing the amount of light meant burning more oil, which required hauling more oil to the lighthouse. This increased the workload for the lighthouse keeper. Most lighthouses had people called keepers living in them; the keeper’s job was to keep the lights clean and burning. Keepers had to carry all the oil up many steps, which was a difficult job. According to the passage, what was the main problem with oil lamps? . A Only a small percentage of the lamp’s light was visible from the sea. . B Keepers had to carry the oil a long distance to provide light. . C Keepers could not keep the light clean and burning. . D The lamp’s reflector could not produce enough light.
What is A Only a small percentage of the lamp’s light was visible from the sea.
400
Identify yourself, if necessary, and addressing the caller by his or her name. Choose the correct way to write the underlined word. A addresses B address C are addressing D to address
What is B address
400
Martin couldn’t imagine what the mysterious packages meant, but the intrigue had him waiting impatiently at the mailbox the next day. Based on the context of the sentence, the reader can tell that intrigue means A secrecy. B chaos. C effort. D timing.
What is A secrecy
400
According to the recipe, which step in making pizza dough may be skipped? F mixing yeast with warm water G combining salt and flour H adding Italian seasoning to pre-baked crust J baking crust before adding pizza toppings
What is H adding Italian seasoning to pre-baked crust
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Which fact about the Gila woodpecker is least relevant to the report? . F The Gila woodpecker is nearly twice the size of the elf owl, so it leaves a large home behind. . G The Gila woodpecker has black and white stripes across its back. . H The Gila woodpecker has strong toes that help it climb up and down a cactus. J The Gila woodpecker also uses its sharp beak to eat insects, seeds, and berries.
What is G The Gila woodpecker has black and white stripes across its back.
400
Don wants to learn more about digital photography. For an Internet search, which phrase would provide the most focused search for Don? . A early cameras . B changes in camera technology . C history of film . D techniques for taking electronic images
What is D techniques for taking electronic images
500
Telephones are becoming commoner everywhere. Which is the correct way to write the underlined word? F most commoner G commonest
 H more common J correct as is
What is H More common
500
He held his bucket up, allowing Martin to see its contents, which included a drill, scissors, paintbrushes, and other supplies. The underlined word tells the reader that Martin is able to see the F bottom of the bucket. G shape of the bucket. H handle attached to the bucket. J items inside the bucket.
What is J items inside the bucket.
500
We can hold monthly meetings in the music room. Which meaning of hold is used in the sentence? . A grasp or grab . B keep control over . C cause to occur . D have possession of
What is . C cause to occur
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A student is traveling to the East Coast and wants to know where the region’s lighthouses are located. Which source would best supply this information? F a road map of East Coast highways G a website about lighthouse facts H a flier advertising a local lighthouse tour J a brochure about East Coast historical sites
What is J a brochure about East Coast historical sites
500
At that time, each sheet of metal, used as film, would record only one image. Then the material used to create that image took a long time to develop into a picture. ________, the process of taking out the film and putting in a new piece took a long time. Which transition word best belongs in the blank? . A First . B Therefore . C However . D Additionally
What is D Additionally
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