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1. You are researching how plants grow. Which fact is most relevant?
A. Most plants are green.
B. Plants need sunlight, water, and soil to grow.
C. Some plants are used in pizza.
D. Flowers smell nice.
B. Plants need sunlight, water, and soil to grow.
You are researching how to stay healthy. Which information is relevant?
A. Drinking water and exercising regularly keeps your body strong.
B. Some people like chocolate cake.
C. Doctors sometimes wear white coats.
D. Sleepovers are fun.
A. Drinking water and exercising regularly keeps your body strong.
Topic: Types of Clouds
Which group best fits this subheading?
A. Rain, snow, sleet
B. Cirrus, cumulus, stratus
C. White, gray, fluffy
D. Windy, sunny, cloudyoo
B. Cirrus, cumulus, stratus
You are writing about healthy eating. Which group of details would best go under the subheading "Fruits and Vegetables"?
A. Apples, carrots, spinach
B. Pizza, soda, chips
C. Chicken, steak, ham
D. Bread, pasta, rice
A. Apples, carrots, spinach
Original: The cat jumped. It landed on the shelf. The vase broke. Choose the clearest revision:
A. The cat broke the vase by shelf jumping.
B. After leaping onto the shelf, the cat knocked over a vase, which shattered on the floor.
C. A shelf cat was jump and break
D. The vase fell after cat movement.
B. After leaping onto the shelf, the cat knocked over a vase, which shattered on the floor.
You are writing about penguins in the wild. Which sentence is not relevant?
A. Penguins live in cold places like Antarctica.
B. Penguins are birds that cannot fly.
C. Many penguins swim to catch food.
D. Penguins make fun cartoon characters.
D. Penguins make fun cartoon characters.
You're researching the life cycle of butterflies. Which is relevant?
A. Butterflies are colorful and pretty.
B. Butterflies change from caterpillars during metamorphosis.
C. Butterflies are fun to draw.
D. Some butterflies live in Florida.
B. Butterflies change from caterpillars during metamorphosis.
You are writing about how seeds travel. Which group shows different ways this happens?
A. Roots, stems, leaves
B. Wind, animals, water
C. Soil, sun, water
D. Tunnels, caves, nests
B. Wind, animals, water
You're organizing notes about weather tools. Which of these belongs in a group about measuring weather?
A. Raincoat, umbrella, boots
B. Thermometer, anemometer, barometer
C. Clouds, birds, airplanes
D. Sun, moon, stars
B. Thermometer, anemometer, barometer
Original: The storm came quickly. It rained a lot. There was thunder too. Best revision for clarity and variety:
A. A fast storm came with rain and thunder.
B. The thunder and rain were storming.
C. The storm rolled in fast, bringing heavy rain and loud thunder ped loudly in appreciation.
D. Quickly rain came and was loud.
A. A fast storm came with rain and thunder.
3. Тopіс: How Tornadoes Form Which detail is relevant?
A. Tornadoes are shaped like funnels and form during strong storms.
B. Tornado movies are exciting to watch.
C. Some people think tornadoes are scary.
D. Tornadoes are often shown in comic books.
A. Tornadoes are shaped like funnels and form during strong storms.
Topic: How Recycling Helps the Environment Which detail is relevant?
A. People can use recycled paper instead of cutting down trees.
B. Trash can smell bad in the summer.
C. Blue is a popular color for recycling bins.
D. Some people decorate their trash cans.
A. People can use recycled paper instead of cutting down trees.
You are organizing facts under the topic "Ocean Life". Which fact does not belong?
A. Dolphins communicate with sounds
B. Coral reefs provide shelter for fish
C. Whales breathe air
D. Elephants use trunks to drink water
D. Elephants use trunks to drink water
Which of these would best fit under the category "Water Cycle Processes"?
A. Swimming, drinking, running
B. Evaporation, condensation, precipitation
C. Raincoat, boots, puddles
D. Storms, clouds, fog
B. Evaporation, condensation, precipitation
Original: We saw animals. Some had stripes. Some had spots. ngs Which revision adds detail and improves clarity?
A. We saw striped and spotted animals.
B. We saw many animals at the zoo-some with bold stripes, others with colorful spots.
C. There were patterns on animals.
D. Stripes and spots were on animals.
B. We saw many animals at the zoo-some with bold stripes, others with colorful spots.
4. You are researching how magnets work. Which fact is not helpful?
A. Magnets can attract certain metals.
B. Magnets lose power if they are heated too much.
C. Magnets are fun to play with.
D. Opposite poles of a magnet attract each other.
C. Magnets are fun to play with.
You are writing about solar energy. Which source would contain relevant information?
A. A science article about how the sun's energy powers homes
B. A book about stars and constellations
C. A story about a kid who goes to space
D. A poem about summer days
A. A science article about how the sun's energy powers homes
11. You are taking notes about U.S. symbols. Which details belong together?
A. Statue of Liberty, bald eagle, U.S. flag
B. Eiffel Tower, maple leaf, Big Ben
C. Zebra, lion, tiger
D. Pizza, tacos, sushi
A. Statue of Liberty, bald eagle, U.S. flag
You're grouping facts about animal adaptations. Which group of details would go together?
A. Camouflage, hibernation, migration
B. Fur, spots, claws
C. Trees, nests, water
D. Run, hop, sleep
A. Camouflage, hibernation, migration
Original: The ball went high. The player jumped. The crowd cheered. Best revised sentence:
A. The player jumped, and the ball and the crowd were high.
B. The player leapt into the air, caught the soaring ball, and the crowd erupted in cheers.
C. There was jumping and noise.
D. The crowd was loud about the high ball.
B. The player leapt into the air, caught the soaring ball, and the crowd erupted in cheers.
Topic: Desert Animal Adaptations Which of the following details is most relevant?
A. Some desert animals sleep during the day to avoid heat.
B. Desert animals can be cute.
C. Snakes live in deserts.
D. Deserts are full of sand dunes.
A. Some desert animals sleep during the day to avoid heat.
You are organizing facts about volcanoes. Which one does not belong?
A. Magma builds up under Earth's crust
B. Lava flows during an eruptional disasters. Which list goes together?
C. Ash shoots into the air
D. Icebergs melt in the ocean
D. Icebergs melt in the ocean
You are researching reptiles. Which group of facts goes together?
A. Have fur, drink milk, live in caves
B. Lay eggs, have scales, cold-blooded
C. Fly, have feathers, live in trees
D. Live in water, eat insects, warm-blooded
B. Lay eggs, have scales, cold-blooded
Original: I was nervous. I had a test. I studied a lot. Best revision:
A. I had to take a test and I studied nervously.
B. I studied for a test that made me nervous.
C. Although I was nervous about the test, I studied hard to prepare.
D. Nervous and test made me study.
C. Although I was nervous about the test, I studied hard to prepare.
Original: We went camping. We had a fire. It was fun. Which sentence improves clarity and vividness?
A. Camping with a fire is fun.
B. We went camping and lit a fire, which was a great time.
C. Our camping trip was fun as we gathered around the warm fire, telling stories under the stars.
D. Camping was camp and fire was there.
C. Our camping trip was fun as we gathered around the warm fire, telling stories under the stars.