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100

True or False:

Claims start out with "I think that..." or "In my opinion..."

FALSE!!!!!!!

100

"Before you believe a shocking headline, you should scrutinize it by looking closely at the author, the date, and the sources used." What does scrutinize mean?

  • A) Share quickly
  • B) Examine very carefully 
  • C) Delete immediately
  • D) Ignore completely

B) Examine very carefully 

100

Who composed the music for the movie “The Lion King”?

Elton John

200

Which is an example of a strong claim?

A) Social media use should be limited because it leads to anxiety, wastes time, and puts people in danger of cyberbullying.

B) Social media was first invented in 1997, and currently millions of people use social media every day which leads to anxiety, wasted time, and cyberbullying.

C) In this essay I will prove that social media use should be limited.

A) Social media use should be limited because it leads to anxiety, wastes time, and puts people in danger of cyberbullying.

200

Which evidence best supports the claim: "Technology has made people less patient."

  • A. "The first iPhone was released in 2007."
  • B. "Many people enjoy watching short videos online."
  • C. "If a website takes more than three seconds to load, 50% of users will click away, demanding instant information."
  • D. "Technology includes computers, phones, and tablets."
  • C. "If a website takes more than three seconds to load, 50% of users will click away, demanding instant information."
200

Evidence: "The 1969 moon landing was a major human achievement." Which option provides the best reasoning?
A) The event was broadcast live on television to millions of people.
B) This took a lot of work and proved that humans could successfully navigate and survive in deep space.
C) The moon landing happened in the late 60s.
D) The mission was called Apollo 11 and launched from Florida.

B) It took a lot of work and proved that humans could successfully navigate and survive in deep space.

200

What is wrong with the sentence below?

After dusting the bookshelf and wiping the tables down.

It is a fragment.

200

Which Broadway musical is known for the song “Defying Gravity”?

Wicked

300

The drought in Northern India was unprecedented, so the people were not prepared. What is the meaning of "unprecedented"? 

  • a) Something that happens all the time
  • b) Something that has never happened before
  • c) Predicted and anticipated
  • d) Challenging to deal with
  • b) Something that has never happened before
300

This New Jersey legend wrote anthems such as "Born to Run," and "Badlands," and "Thunder Road." He is also famous for performing marathon concerts often eclipsing three hours in length.

Bruce Springsteen

400

In March 2024, Beyoncé released a record-breaking album that blended country-pop and Americana. What was it called?

Cowboy Carter

500

An essay argues that "Reading fiction helps build empathy." Which evidence is most relevant?
A) Fiction books are often longer and more descriptive than non-fiction books.
B) A Rutgers University study showed that readers of fiction score higher on tests measuring the ability to understand others' feelings.
C) Many libraries offer "Reading Challenges" for teenagers during the summer.
D) Famous authors often use metaphors to describe the settings of their stories.

B) A Rutgers University study showed that readers of fiction score higher on tests measuring the ability to understand others' feelings.

500

This Minnesota musician had many hits in the 80s including "Purple Rain."

Prince