Which One is Correct?
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Primary or Secondary?
Reliable Sources
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100
Which one uses the correct pronoun? a. The homework made little sense to I. b. A person's humor is evident in their word choice. c. She has more time to read than I do. d. Their age should not make a difference to we.
What is C?
100
Which contains a shift in verb tense? A. When Joe Wilkins moved to North Carolina, with his mom and seven brothers and sisters, his favorite game was marbles. B. "I was the Larry Bird of marbles," he said, but he soon discovers basketball. C. Wilkins would go on to play for the NBA, where he would make his mark as one of the best dunkers of all time. D. He is most remembered as a part of the Atlanta Hawks and as one of the best scorers in NBA history.
What is B?
100
Which one of these would most likely be a primary source of information for learning more about World War II? A. an interview with a sailor who fought at D-Day B. an article about invasions by the Allies C. a Web site listing the order of World War II events D. a history book about the Battle of Britain
What is A?
100
Which would give a student the most reliable info about the life of Amelia Earhart? A. a movie based on her life B. an interview with an Earhart descendant C. a student paper on Earhart's achievements D. a biography authorized by Earhart's relatives
What is D?
100
Which research topic is most specific? A. the differences between mammals and amphibians B. the environment and its effects on frogs C. the average life cycle of the red-eyed tree frog D. the various classifications of amphibians
What is C?
200
Which one shows correct subject-verb agreement? A. The voices on the radio sounded garbled today and made it difficult to hear the local news. B. The manager of the video store ask his employees to check the inventory twice a week. C. This group of students prefer to read science fiction novels during their breaks between classes. D. The parents at the conference was angry about the proposed dress code.
What is A?
200
Which contains a shift in verb tense? A. Born in Clarksville, Tennessee, she was the twentieth of twenty-two children. B. Her mother works as a domestic, and her father was a railroad handyman. C. She had to wear a brace on her leg when she was six years old. D. It was not an auspicious beginning for an Olympic medal winner.
What is B?
200
Which of these would most likely be a primary source of information about immigration? A. an interview with an immigrant B. an encyclopedic entry about immigration C. a Web page about U.S. immigration laws D. a newspaper article about the influx of immigrants
What is A?
200
Which would provide a student with the most reliable info about diabetes? A. an interview with a student whose dad has diabetes B. a pamphlet from the American Diabetes Association C. a film that features someone who has diabetes D. a Web site that sells supplies for diabetics
What is B?
200
Which research topic is the most specific? a. the life of Shakespeare b. the writing of Romeo and Juliet c. sixteenth-century poets d. plays from the sixteenth century
What is B?
300
Which sentence shows correct subject-verb agreement? A. The painter ask the model to sit straight up in the chair. B. The group of students is volunteering at the soup kitchen. C. Her daughters always wears sunscreen at the beach. D. His group of friends are always there when he needs them.
What is B?
300
Which contains a shift in point of view? A. The Mauna Kea Observatory boasts many telescopes. B. There is a total of thirteen telescopes from eleven countries. C. In 1968, the University of Hawaii built the first telescope. D. We also own a second telescope at the observatory.
What is D?
300
Which of these would most likely be a primary source of information for a report about bears? A. a newspaper article about the local zoo B. a Web page about bear populations C. a magazine article on hibernation D. a journal written by a zookeeper
What is D?
300
Which would provide students with the most reliable information about the design of the Empire State Building? A. a Web site that offers virtual tours of New York City B. a student research paper on the Empire State Building C. an interview with the architect of the Empire State Bldg D. a book that details the history of the New York skyline
What is C?
300
Which research topic is most specific? A. the types of pollution B. the history of pollution C. how pollution affects wildlife D. pollution and the environment
What is C?
400
Which sentence uses the correct pronoun? A. No one laughed harder than she. B. No one laughed harder than hers. C. No one laughed harder than her. D. No one laughed harder than herself.
What is A?
400
Which one contains a shift in verb tense? A. One of my favorite things to do in the summer is to visit the library. B. The library was always dark and cool, and I love walking through the rows of books. C. It takes her a long time to choose a good book sometimes. D. Then I get to take it home and read it in my room.
What is B?
400
Which of these would most likely be a primary source of information for learning about the life of Benjamin Franklin? A. a biography of Franklin B. an article about Franklin's books C. an excerpt from one of Franklin's journals D. a Web site with info on Franklin's inventions
What is C?
400
Which would provide students with the most reliable information about teens and texting-related highway fatalities? A. a newspaper article about the latest texting features of smart phones B. a telephone conversation with a local state representative C. an official report on the issue put out by the Office of Highway Safety D. a personal interview with a member of a highway construction crew
What is C?
400
Which of these is a highly focused research topic? a. twentieth-century writers who were popular in their own time b. what makes American literature different from that of other nations c. specific concerns of poets during the transcendental movement d. how the lifestyle of Edith Wharton is reflected in her short stories
What is D?
500
Which shows correct subject-verb agreement? A. After the game, the members of the team plans to grab a bite to eat. B. Cucumbers and broccoli, my two favorite vegetables, grows in the garden. C. Bees and shellfish are things that cause an allergic reaction in me. D. Robins, wrens, and cardinals was at the bird feeder on the oak tree.
What is C?
500
Which one contains a shift in point of view? A. One of my favorite things to do in the summer is to visit the library. B. The library was always dark and cool, and I love walking through the rows of books. C. It takes her a long time to choose a good book sometimes. D. Then I get to take it home and read it in my room.
What is C?
500
Which of these would most likely be a secondary source of information for learning about the Battle of the Bulge? A. a journal written by a soldier who fought in the battle B. a report from a journalist who was at the battle C. a history report on the effects of the battle D. news footage from the battle
What is C?
500
Which would provide a student with the most reliable information about safety in the workplace? a. a Web site about career opportunities b. an interview with a factory worker c. newspaper articles about safety d. television news footage of factories
What is C?
500
Which research topic is the most specific? a. why the art of handwriting should be preserved b. the types of trees found in the U.S. c. water shortage and its effects on nature d. how pets differ from wild animals
What is A?
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