Revise the Sentence
(1.) In many parts of Europe, children are required to learn a second language, and in some countries, they must learn a third. (2) This is cool because they can talk to more people. (3) In today's global economy, knowing more than one language is an advantage.
Choose the best way to revise sentence 2 so that it fits the formal style of the essay.
A. This is neat because they can chat with more people.
B. This benefits them because they can chat with more people.
C. This is neat because they can have conversations with more people.
D. This benefits them because they can have conversations with more people.
D. This benefits them because they can have conversations with more people.
What is the meaning of the metaphor in this sentence?
“Time is a thief that steals our moments.”
A. Time is dangerous.
B. Time is like a criminal.
C. Time goes by slowly.
D. Time takes things away without us noticing.
D. Time takes things away without us noticing.
Passage Excerpt:
"Despite failing twice, Ava kept training for the race, waking up early each morning to run before school."
Question: What theme is best supported by the text?
A. Teamwork is important.
B. Never give up, even after failure.
C. Winning is everything.
D. Taking breaks is essential.
B. Never give up, even after failure.
Passage Excerpt:
"Lila dashed down the street, clutching the envelope in her hand. Her heart pounded with excitement—this was the moment she had been waiting for."
Question: What sentence from the passage best shows that Lila was excited?
A. “Lila dashed down the street…”
B. “Clutching the envelope in her hand…”
C. “Her heart pounded with excitement…”
D. “This was the moment she had been waiting for.”
C. “Her heart pounded with excitement…”
What does the word muttered mean in the sentence below?
“Jake muttered something under his breath after missing the shot.”
A. Shouted loudly
B. Said quietly
C. Sang a tune
D. Laughed softly
B. Said quietly
Read the sentences and answer the question that follows.
My mom's job is difficult. She finds it rewarding.
Which two transitions could be used to connect the sentences?
also still since
however alternatively for example
still & however
Identify the metaphor in this sentence.
“Her voice was music to his ears.”
A. Her voice sounded loud.
B. She was a musician.
C. Her voice was pleasant and enjoyable.
D. She liked to sing.
C. Her voice was pleasant and enjoyable.
A student is writing a narrative essay for class. Read this paragraph from the essay and the directions that follow.
When I read that the population of monarch butterflies has been decreasing dramatically, I decided to get involved. I learned about where to find monarch caterpillars on milkweed and bought a cage so I could raise the caterpillars inside. During the first year, I found eight caterpillars and raised and released six butterflies. I lost two to a parasite, so I learned to keep the caterpillars separate when I saw signs of infection. During the next year, I found only five caterpillars, but they all survived. This year, I planted milkweed in our yard, so I'm hoping to find more caterpillars to raise.
Choose the two statements that best conclude the paragraph.
A. When you discover a problem that you care about, it's important to find a solution.
B. Monarch butterflies are just one of a number of insects whose populations are declining.
C. I'm not sure if the milkweed will grow well, but the amount of sun we get in our yard will help.
D. The more I learn about monarch butterflies, the more I feel I can do my part to help them survive.
E. It's people who cause species to become endangered, but there's not much they can do to change it.
A. When you discover a problem that you care about, it's important to find a solution.
D. The more I learn about monarch butterflies, the more I feel I can do my part to help them survive.
Passage Excerpt:
"Maria sat silently at her desk, staring at the test in front of her. She tapped her pencil nervously and avoided looking at her classmates."
Question: What can you infer about how Maria feels, and which detail supports that?
A. She is bored; she sits silently.
B. She is angry; she taps her pencil.
C. She is nervous; she avoids eye contact and taps her pencil.
D. She is excited; she stares at the test.
C. She is nervous; she avoids eye contact and taps her pencil.
What does content mean in this sentence?
“After finishing her book and sipping her tea, Olivia felt completely content.”
A. Bored
B. Sleepy
C. Satisfied
D. Excited
C. Satisfied
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
A. The woman, standing next to my teacher, is our new principal.
B. I loaned my laptop, which I just bought last week, to my little brother.
C. The car, that was involved in the accident, was towed away a few minutes ago.
D. The students, who have perfect attendance, are receiving a special award today.
B. I loaned my laptop, which I just bought last week, to my little brother.
A student is writing a short narrative for a literary magazine about a story written by Edgar Allan Poe. Read the draft of the narrative and complete the task that follows.
Last night I read "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe. I had never read any of his work before, but I'd heard that he wrote about very spooky stuff.
The narrator of the story is obsessed with a man he claims has an evil eye, and he describes his elaborate plan to kill that man. After he actually does it, the police question him about the man’s disappearance. He gets more and more nervous until he confesses to the crime. He really seemed insane!
I was scared by the time I finished the story!
Read the last sentence from the student's narrative.
I was scared by the time I finished the story!
To add more description, select the best phrase to replace the word scared.
A. truly terrified
B. really nervous
C. certainly upset
D. actually shocked
A. truly terrified
Read the paragraph and answer the question.
Crows are very smart. To find food, they often make use of other animals, cars, and humans. For example, crows in Japan have been seen dropping hard nuts on crosswalks, letting cars crack them open, and then waiting for a red light so they can pick up the pieces. In North America, crows call out the position of injured deer to wolves. After the wolves have eaten the deer, crows then fly in to get at the bones.
Which sentence could be added to the paragraph without changing the tone?
A. Crows are beautiful birds that are not appreciated enough.
B. For these reasons, crows are often considered symbols of death.
C. The cunning crow, so easy to miss, is the most fascinating member of the animal kingdom.
D. Crows even learn the schedule of garbage trucks so they know where to find a quick snack.
D. Crows even learn the schedule of garbage trucks so they know where to find a quick snack.
A student is writing a research report claiming that polygraph tests are valuable for detecting when someone is lying. She found two sources. Read the sources and answer the question that follows.
Source 1:
A polygraph, or lie detector, test measures physical activity such as respiration and heart rate. When people lie and are aware they are lying, their bodies may react in a physical way that is not easily detected by the human eye. This is especially true if they are afraid of being found out. Polygraph tests are useful for detecting these physical changes and signaling that the person being tested is not being truthful.
Source 2:
A polygraph test, also called a lie detector test, does not detect lies. It measures physical reactions connected with fear and anxiety. Because there are other reasons people can feel anxious when being questioned, it is impossible to learn anything from these tests. Which source information best supports the student's claim?
Which source of information best supports the student's claim?
A. From Source 1: "A polygraph, or lie detector, test measures physical activity such as respiration and heart rate."
B. From Source 1: "Polygraph tests are useful for detecting these physical changes and signaling that the person being tested is not being truthful."
C. From Source 2: "A polygraph test, also called a lie detector test, does not detect lies."
D. From Source 2: "Because there are other reasons people can feel anxious when being questioned, it is impossible to learn anything from these tests."
B. From Source 1: "Polygraph tests are useful for detecting these physical changes and signaling that the person being tested is not being truthful."
What does impulsive mean in the sentence below?
“His impulsive decision to buy the expensive shoes left him broke by the end of the week.”
A. Thoughtful
B. Quick and without planning
C. Responsible
D. Careful and smart
B. Quick and without planning
A student is writing an article for the school newspaper about an upcoming field trip. Read the sentences from the article and the question that follows.
(1) The field trip is scheduled for April 18. (2) Any student who wants to attend needs to have your parent permission slip turned in no later than Friday, April 11.
What are the best ways to correct sentence 2? Select two ways.
A. Students who want to attend need to have your parent permission slip turned in no later than Friday, April 11.
B. Students who want to attend need to have their parent permission slips turned in no later than Friday, April 11.
C. Students who want to attend need to have his or her parent permission slip turned in no later than Friday, April 11.
D. Any student who wants to attend needs to have your parent permission slip turned in no later than Friday, April 11.
E. Any student who wants to attend needs to have his or her parent permission slip turned in no later than Friday, April 11.
B. Students who want to attend need to have their parent permission slips turned in no later than Friday, April 11.
E. Any student who wants to attend needs to have his or her parent permission slip turned in no later than Friday, April 11.
A student is writing an article for her school newspaper about student homework concerns. Read the draft of the article and answer the question that follows.
(1) Students at Happy Hills Middle School have a concern that needs to be addressed by teachers. (2) The students are very upset about homework. (3) They do not feel that the teachers understand the time required to complete the work. (4) The workload is putting a burden on their free time with friends and family. (5) The students ask that teachers reconsider the length of homework assignments.
Which more precise words best replace the word homework in sentence 2?
A. the amount of homework
B. the difficulty of homework
C. being required to do homework
D. having dull homework assignments
A. the amount of homework
A student is writing an essay. Read the draft and the directions that follow.
Julie participated in her first volunteer experience. She spent a lot of time researching volunteer opportunities in her community, and she believed that she had finally found the right position for herself. She decided to volunteer at her community's senior citizen center, spending her time talking to and playing games with the elderly. Julie knew that she would be making people's days a little bit brighter, but what she didn't realize was that the senior citizens would also have a positive impact on her day.
Which concluding sentence best completes the paragraph?
A. Julie determined that she wanted to work at the senior center.
B. Julie went home feeling depressed after every visit to the senior center.
C. Julie decided that she hadn't chosen the right volunteer position after all.
D. Julie always left the senior center in a better mood than when she arrived.
D. Julie always left the senior center in a better mood than when she arrived.
Passage Excerpt:
"Tyrese stepped into the auditorium and saw the hundreds of eyes watching him. His palms were sweaty, and he cleared his throat before beginning to speak."
Question: What conclusion can be drawn about Tyrese, and which evidence supports it?
A. He is excited to perform; he clears his throat.
B. He is calm and confident; he looks at the crowd.
C. He is nervous about speaking; he notices the audience and has sweaty palms.
D. He forgot his speech; he cleared his throat.
C. He is nervous about speaking; he notices the audience and has sweaty palms.
What does ominous most likely mean?
“Dark clouds gathered overhead, casting an ominous shadow over the abandoned house.”
A. Cheerful
B. Threatening or scary
C. Bright and sunny
D. Quiet and peaceful
B. Threatening or scary
Choose the two transitions that are appropriately used in the paragraph.
Self-driving cars will be on the road very soon. Nonetheless, these cars could change everything, including the way people get to work and where they decide to live. In contrast, self-driving cars will improve safety because they will be able to react faster than human drivers. As a result, the cars could save many lives each year. Furthermore, the technology in self-driving cars will allow them to produce less pollution than regular cars. In particular, self-driving cars will be very expensive, and many people may not want to give up the fun of driving regular cars.
Nonetheless, In contrast, As a result,
Furthermore, In particular,
As a result, & Furthermore,
A student is writing an essay about skateboarding. She has listed ideas that she wants to include in the introduction.
Ideas:
Which sentence best conveys the student's ideas?
A. Skateboarding is good exercise, dangerous, and worrisome.
B. Skateboarding is good exercise, but adults worry about the danger.
C. Because skateboarding is both good exercise and dangerous, adults worry.
D. Being dangerous and worrisome to adults, skateboarding is also good exercise.
B. Skateboarding is good exercise, but adults worry about the danger.
A student is writing a story about going on vacation. Read the draft of the beginning of the story and the directions that follow.
The air conditioning in the car never seemed to reach the back seat, and my legs stuck to the seat's vinyl. I wished that I hadn't worn shorts on the day we would be driving five hours to a campsite. To make matters worse, my sister was listening to music next to me, and every time she tapped her foot to the beat, the seat moved. I tried to remind myself to be patient, but it was hard. It became even harder when we arrived and saw that a warm rain was falling. I wanted to get back in the car, but my mom insisted that we set up our tent in the rain.
Choose the best way to develop the story's events with description.
A. The water made setting up the tent difficult. The main problem was the mud being created. It made it difficult to stay upright. Also, our clothes got wet as we worked.
B. I didn't want to work in the rain, but I did. I helped set up the tent even though it was raining. Together, my mom, my sister, and I got everything put together so we would have a dry place to sleep that night.
C. The water made everything muddy and slimy at the campsite. The tent poles slipped out of my hands as the rain plastered my clothing to my skin. My mom even slipped once, landing on her back in the gooey mud.
D. I don't really enjoy working in the mud or getting dirty, but I had to this time. I slid tent poles into the pockets designed for them. After a little while, the tent was set up, and this made us happy even though we were very wet.
C. The water made everything muddy and slimy at the campsite. The tent poles slipped out of my hands as the rain plastered my clothing to my skin. My mom even slipped once, landing on her back in the gooey mud.
A student is writing an argumentative essay about mandatory community service. The student has written a claim to support in his essay. Read the claim and answer the question that follows.
Community service should be mandatory for children and teens.
Which two pieces of evidence best support the claim?
A. Many people already participate regularly in community service.
B. People who participate in community service develop a sense of responsibility.
C. Community service is a great way for people to learn about the world around them.
D. People often find community service opportunities related to their own talents and interests.
E. Young people may not learn as much from community service if it is not their choice to participate.
B. People who participate in community service develop a sense of responsibility.
C. Community service is a great way for people to learn about the world around them.
What does recluse mean in the sentence below?
“Known as a recluse, Mr. Green rarely left his house or spoke to his neighbors.”
A. A friendly person
B. Someone who enjoys crowds
C. A person who avoids others
D. Someone who travels often
C. A person who avoids others