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Correct Answer
100

Which sentence from the article is the best evidence that tigers do not make good pets?

sentence, article, best evidence

100

The word destruct comes from the Latin Root struct which means "to build" and the prefix de which means "away, down, and reverse." What does destruct mean?

To destroy something.

100

What two things MUST be included in your short constructed response?

An answer (response) and evidence to support the response.

100
What change needs to be made to this sentence?


It's fine for students to miss class when sick, as long as you make up any missed work as soon as possible.

Change you to they
100

Based on the information in paragraph 5, what problem would likely occur if a tiger's owner went on vacation?

The person feeding the tiger in the owner's place would be in great danger.

200

What evidence from the article best lets the reader know why so many wild animals end up in sanctuaries like Black Pine?

evidence, article, best, reader, why, Black Pine

200

The word anthropology comes from Greek root anthropo which means "man, human, humanity" and the Greek root ology which means "the study of." What does anthropology mean?

The study of humans.

200

How should I start the short constructed response to the following question: What is the main idea of the passage?

The main idea of the passage is ...

200

What change needs to be made to this sentence?

Although cougars generally prefer to live in areas with dense vegetation, it can also be found in wide, open spaces.

Change it to they

200

Which sentence from the article is the best evidence that tigers do not make good pets?

Everything about a tiger is big, you will need lots of money, lots of room, lots of time, and lots of caution.

300

Based on the information in paragraph 5, what problem would likely occur if a tiger's owner went on vacation?

paragraph 5, problem, likely occur

300

The word transport comes from the Latin root trans which means "across, beyond, over" and the Latin root port which means "to carry." What does transport mean?

To carry something from one place to another.

300

Name one way to introduce evidence to your short constructed response.

According to the text, the author stated, In paragraph _ it says, In the article, In the passage

300

What change needs to be made to the sentence below?

As the street performer danced, she attracts a large audience of tourists.

Change attracts to attracted

300

The author includes humor in paragraph 3 and 4 to reveal to the reader that -

owning a tiger is a ridiculous idea.

400

The author includes humor in paragraph 3 and 4 to reveal to the reader that -

author includes humor, paragraph 3 and 4, reveal

400

The word microscope comes from the Greek root micro which means "small" and the Greek root scope which means "viewing instrument." What does microscope mean?

An instrument that allows you to view small images.

400

What needs to be added to the short constructed response below?

The theme of the passage is be careful what you wish for.

Evidence should be added to the response.

400

What change needs to be made to the sentence below?

The coach yells directions, and the obedient players hustled down the field.

Change hustled to hustle.

400

What evidence from the article best lets the reader know why so many wild animals end up in sanctuaries like Black Pine?

As an animal sanctuary, Black Pine is giving a "last chance" to about 80 exotic (that's wild) animals whose owners couldn't, or didn't, care for them.

500

Based on the information in paragraphs 14 through16, the reader can conclude that -

information, paragraphs 14 through 16, conclude

500

The word biography comes from the Greek root word bio which means "life" and the Greek root word graph which means "to write." What does biography mean?

To write about someone's life.

500

Read this sentence from paragraph 8

Some are well cared for in zoos and sanctuaries like Black Pine, which knows how to look after wild animals.

Based on the sentence, what can the reader conclude? Provide text evidence to support your answer.

The reader can conclude that the author believes only zoos and sanctuaries are fit to raise wild animals. According to paragraph 8, "three tigers were rescued from the backyard of a breeder, where law enforcement officers found them living in mud and filth."

500

What change needs to be made to the sentence below?

Michael Jordan's legacy shine brightly. He won five regular-season Most Valuable Player awards and led the Chicago Bulls to six National Baseball Association titles.

Change shine to shines.

500

Based on the information in paragraphs 14 through16, the reader can conclude that -

it takes many generations to turn wild animals into true pets.