Question Stems
Lexile Love
Vocabulary
Question Stems II
wild card
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What question type is the following question: Which of the following features was an element of American Indian governments? Main idea Supporting Detail Vocabulary in Context Inference
Supporting Detail
100
What is a LEXILE level?
your reading level
100
In this context what does the word justified mean? In order to get more wealth, Columbus and his men took Taínos as slaves, terrorized them into searching out gold and forced them to work on their farms and in their mines. They justified all this by telling themselves that the Taínos weren’t Christian, so “we” can control “their” land and labor. The European system saw only white Christians as full human beings. a. to show reason or excuse for something to be done b. to show that something is wrong c. to control d. to decide something is valuable
a.to show reason or excuse for something to be done
100
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail question stem? According to the [a specific paragraph/section/passage]… Who/when/what/where did… The author suggests/implies/ that…
The author suggests/implies/ that…
100
24. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called a. Amendments 1-10 b. Extra constitution c. The Bill of Rights d. Constitutional Convention
c. The Bill of Rights
200
What type of question is? In this context egalitarian means ______ Main idea Supporting Detail Vocabulary in Context Inference
Vocabulary in context
200
What is the graduation lexile goal for MAS students?
1390
200
While most European societies were ruled by monarchies, most Indian societies were egalitarian in nature. Although not all native governing systems were egalitarian, leadership within most Indian groups was a shared responsibility. In very few places in the Americas could a single leader speak for an entire tribe and expect his decisions to be followed. Rather, the more typical form of Indian government embodied concepts such as decision by consensus, representative government, clan structures represented in government, separation of powers, and limited systems of checks and balances. Some tribes/cultures lived under governing systems that included women in roles as leaders. In this context egalitarian means a. equal and shared power b. a government where one person has all of the power c. a multi party system d. European influenced governments
a. equal and shared power
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Which of the following is a main idea question stem? The main argument the author makes about. . . is: According to the passage, the WORD/TERM ‘…’ means which of the following? The idea….is best exemplified by which of the following quotations from the passage?
The main argument the author makes about. . . is:
200
27. If the constitution does not give a right to the Federal government, according to the X (10th) Amendment that power belongs to whom? a. the people b. the president c. the principal d. the states
a. the people
300
What type of question is: The effect of the colonists trading with other countries was that parliament ___________? Main idea Supporting Detail Vocabulary in context Inference
Inference
300
What is the goal for all activities completed in Achieve?
75% or higher!
300
Despite the growing atmosphere of rebellion in the colonies, many colonists opposed independence. These colonists were known as Loyalists. They supported the British and were loyal to the king. Some loyalists felt a special tie to the king because they had served as judges, councilors, or governors. The colonists who supported independence were called Patriots. This group included farmers, artisans, merchants, and landowners. They wanted to be free from British rule. Others saw great economic opportunity in a new and independent nation. According to this passage colonists who supported the idea of independence were called a. Loyalists b. Federalist c. Anti Federalist d. Patriots
d. patriots
300
Which of the following is an inference question stem? The main argument the author makes What is the main purpose of [a specific paragraph or line]? With which of the following statements would the author agree?
With which of the following statements would the author agree?
300
People who believe all citizens have the right to carry a gun, usually quote which amendment? a. Amendment II (2nd) b. Amendment IV (4th) c. Amendment VI (6th) d. Amendment III (3rd)
a. Amendment II (2nd)
400
What type of question is: Why did the author include quotations by James Madison and Thomas Jefferson? Main idea Supporting Details Vocabulary in Context Inference
Inference
400
Name the 5 steps to the reading process on ACHIEVE?
Pre-Reading poll article activity After Reading poll thought question
400
35. In this context dispersed means Shortly after his inauguration, President Bush told the National Governors Association: "I'm going to make respect for federalism a priority in this administration. Respect for federalism begins with an understanding of its philosophy. [The framers of the Constitution] believed that our freedom is best preserved when power is dispersed. That is why they limited and enumerated the federal government's powers and reserved the remaining functions of government to the states." a. shared b. kept in one location c. given to
a. shared
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Which of the following is NOT an inference question stem? According to the passage, the WORD/TERM ‘…’ means which of the following? According to the passage, all of the following are true about ------ EXCEPT. . The idea….is best exemplified by which of the following quotations from the passage? The attitude of the author toward x is…
According to the passage, all of the following are true about ------ EXCEPT. .
400
22. The writers of the Constitution used the words “We the People” to mean_________. a. that the united states government should be run by the people b. that people should vote c. We are the people who should be writing the constitution
a. that the united states government should be run by the people
500
What type of question is: An appropriate title for this article would be_______. Main idea Supporting Detail Vocabulary in context inference
Main idea
500
The ACT is written at what lexile level?
1210
500
According to the article, Federalism means: Federalism is the constitutional division of powers between the national and state governments. James Madison, "the father of the Constitution," explained it this way: "The powers delegated to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the state governments are numerous and indefinite. The former will be exercised principally on external objects, [such] as war, peace, negotiation, and foreign commerce. The powers reserved to the several states will extend to all the objects which, in the ordinary course of affairs, concern the lives, liberties, and properties of the people." And Thomas Jefferson emphasized that the states are not "subordinate" to the national government, but rather the two are "coordinate departments of one simple and integral whole. Since governments tend to overstep the bounds of their authority, the founders knew it would be difficult to maintain a balanced federalism. In fact, that was one of the central issues raised by the state ratifying conventions as they met to decide whether to approve the new Constitution. a. The national government has total power over the states b. The national and state governments share power
b.The national and state governments share power
500
What type of question is: Which of the following events was the first to occur, according to the passage? main idea supporting detail inference
supporting detail
500
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." — Preamble to the United States Constitution Which of the following is an example of “promote the general welfare”? a. That United States maintains diplomatic relations with about 180 countries. b. The federal government provides a public education for all youth. c. U.S. troops raid an Iraqi town where terrorists are operating
b. The federal government provides a public education for all youth.
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