The Life of a Star
The author uses chronological order in paragraph 2 mainly to show —
A. The stages a star goes through as it forms and develops
B. The increasing temperature of the star as it progresses through its life cycle
C. The order in which the different types of stars are created
D. The process of how gas and dust form into a protostar
D. The process of how gas and dust form into a protostar
Based on information in the selection, what is the most likely reason the author includes the photograph of the baby elephant standing close to its mother?
A. To suggest that the baby elephant is warning its mother that there is danger nearby
B. To show the reader what the baby elephant does to try to get its mother to play with it
C. To show the reader what the baby elephant does when it wants its mother to know it is hungry
D. To suggest that the baby elephant feels safe and protected when it is near its mother
D. To suggest that the baby elephant feels safe and protected when it is near its mother
1.What is the best way to combine sentences 2 and 3 to make the ideas flow smoothly?
A. I was playing outside with my little brother we were having a great time.
B. I was playing outside with my little brother, and we were having a great time.
C. I was playing outside with my little brother, we were having fun, and thunder boomed.
D. I was playing outside with my little brother, it was a great time.
B. I was playing outside with my little brother, and we were having a great time.
Which of the following sentences is a fragment?
a. She was tired.
b. She went to the store.
c. Finished their homework.
d. The sun is shining.
c. Finished their homework.
Which detail does NOT support the idea that the main sequence star glows?
A. The gas inside the star is being used.
B. The star has reached fifteen million degrees.
C. The star has entered the red giant phase.
C. The star has entered the red giant phase.
How do the subheadings provide an overview of the selection?
A. They identify the ways elephants communicate.
B. They describe important roles in an elephant herd.
C. They tell why elephants need attention.
D. They compare ways that elephants find food.
A. They identify the ways elephants communicate.
2. What is the best way to correct the run-on in sentence 7?
A. The wind was blowing hard so it made the trees shake.
B. The wind was blowing hard, so it made the trees shake.
C. The wind was blowing hard, made the trees shake.
D. The wind was blowing hard. Made the trees shake.
B. The wind was blowing hard, so it made the trees shake.
Where should the comma be placed in this sentence? "I bought apples oranges bananas and grapes."
a. After "apples" and "oranges"
b. After "oranges" and "bananas"
c. After "bananas" and "grapes"
d. After "apples," "oranges," and "bananas"
d. After "apples," "oranges," and "bananas"
The diagram is included to -
A. Show the different stages of a star's life cycle
B. Illustrate the formation of a protostar
C. Highlight the differences between a red giant and a black hole
D. Provide a visual representation of the size of various star types
A. Show the different stages of a star's life cycle
Which sentence from the selection supports the idea that elephant herds try to guard themselves from danger?
A. But an elephant’s huge larynx produces very low sounds. (paragraph 3)
B. Some gestures—a twitch of an ear, a wag of the head—are so small that most people wouldn’t even notice them. (paragraph 4)
C. They think it may help the elephants focus all their attention on the sounds and smells around them. (paragraph 5)
D. If you ever wonder what an elephant is paying attention to, don’t watch its eyes. (paragraph 6)
C. They think it may help the elephants focus all their attention on the sounds and smells around them. (paragraph 5)
3. The author wants to replace the word said in sentence 4 with a word that makes the description more vivid. Which word would best replace said?
A. whispered
B. argued
C. shouted
D. questioned
C. shouted
Which sentence needs a comma?
a. She likes to swim and to run.
b. I want to go to the park but it is too far.
c. They ate pizza and watched a movie.
d. We can go to the beach.
b. I want to go to the park but it is too far.
The selection states that one reason a red giant may become a white dwarf or a black hole is -
A. The size of the red giant
B. The amount of gas remaining inside the red giant
C. The temperature of the red giant
D. The age of the red giant
A. The size of the red giant
How does the author organize the information in the passage?
A. By telling a story about one elephant’s life from beginning to end.
B. By listing different ways elephants communicate and explaining each one.
C. By comparing elephants to many other animals and describing similarities.
D. By giving a timeline of how elephant communication has changed over time.
B. By listing different ways elephants communicate and explaining each one.
4. Which sentence could the author add after sentence 9 to show the brother’s feelings?
A. He nodded and smiled.
B. The rain stopped.
C. I ran inside.
D. The sky turned dark.
A. He nodded and smiled.
Which of the following is NOT a complete sentence?
a. I love to read and watch movies.
b. Trying to read a book, but my dog keeps bothering me.
c. While I am reading, I like to sit in the tent.
d. Reading is the best hobby.
b. Trying to read a book, but my dog keeps bothering me.
Which sentence from the selection does the diagram support?
A. Over time, the gas in these clouds changes and begins to spin.
B. As it spins it heats up.
C. The cloud keeps heating up.
D. The star has now reached the red giant phase.
D. The star has now reached the red giant phase.
Part A: What is the central idea of the article?
A. Elephants are dangerous animals that use trumpeting to scare others.
B. Elephants use many different ways — sound, body language, smell, and touch — to communicate.
C. Elephants only communicate by making rumbles that humans cannot hear.
D. Elephants live in herds and never leave each other’s side.
Part B: Which sentence in the article best supports your answer to part A?
A. “You may think you know how elephants communicate: With trunks held high, they blast the air with loud trumpeting sounds.” (Paragraph 2)
B. “Super-smart and super-social, elephants have a lot to say—and many different ways of saying it.” (Paragraph 1)
C. “An elephant can also say a lot without making a sound.” (Paragraph 4)
D. “Throughout a herd, touching helps create bonds of family and friendship.” (Paragraph 9)
Part A: B. Elephants use many different ways — sound, body language, smell, and touch — to communicate.
Part B: B. “Super-smart and super-social, elephants have a lot to say—and many different ways of saying it.” (Paragraph 1)
5. What change, if any, should be made to sentence 13?
“See? I told you the storm would end” I said.
A. “See? I told you the storm would end”, I said.
B. See? I told you the storm would end, I said.
C. “See? I told you the storm would end,” I said.
D. No change needed
C. “See? I told you the storm would end,” I said.
Which sentence uses a coordinating conjunction correctly?
a. I wanted ice cream, so I went to the store.
b. She likes to read but she does not like to write.
c. He is tall, nor he is strong.
d. They were tired, they went for a run.
a. I wanted ice cream, so I went to the store.