Author's Purpose
Elements of Argument
Support the Claim
Inference
Revising/Editing
100

Using Cash Debate

Which sentence helps the reader understand why the author feels we need cash?

A. Most digital payments require a link to a bank account.

B. So far, there is no reliable replacement for cash...

C. There are other important benefits to cash too.

B. So far, there is no reliable replacement for cash...

100

Using Cash Debate

Which word could replace legitimate in paragraph 2 of the NO side?

A. normal

B. natural

C. genuine

C. genuine

100

Select the detail that best supports the following claim:

Peanut butter and jelly is the best sandwich

A. In a recent poll the majority of the third grade class chose peanut butter and jelly as their favorite sandwich.

B. A peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a cheap and delicious meal that also provides health benefits.

C. The entire class brought peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch.

A. In a recent poll the majority of the third grade class chose peanut butter and jelly as their favorite sandwich.

100

Based on the information below, what inference can the reader make about soda?


Requiring labels on sugary drinks could help Americans.

A. Sugary drinks are tasty

B. There are health risks to drinking sugary drinks

C. Sugary drinks helps Americans in sports

B. There are health risks to drinking sugary drinks

100

Which sentence is complete?

A. While completing her homework

B. Late into the night

C. Sarah yawned

C. Sarah yawned

200

Using Cash Debate

The information in paragraph 4 of the YES side can best help the reader understand that transactions

A. are able to be completed in multiple ways

B. are not something people need to do

C. have security problems if they are done with cash

A. are able to be completed in multiple ways

200

Which key detail best supports the claim that our justice system works?

A. Our criminal justice system has a trials that allow people who are accused to prove their innocence. 

B. Our criminal justice system is great!

C. Every person who is arrested is able to argue their case in front of 12 people who decide their guilt, instead of one person determining their guilt.

C. Every person who is arrested is able to argue their case in front of 12 people who decide their guilt, instead of one person determining their guilt.

200

Select the detail that best supports the following claim:

Dogs are great pets, but can be dangerous.

A. Even though a dog has been well trained, they are still an animal and can hurt you.

B. A dog in my neighborhood bit a child, and the owner claimed it has never happened before.

C. My dog has never hurt anything!

B. A dog in my neighborhood bit a child, and the owner claimed it has never happened before.

200

What is the most important idea emphasized in the NO side of Cash Debate?

A. So far, there is no reliable replacement for cash...

B. There are other important benefits of cash too.

C. In short, getting rid of cash would impose hardships...

C. In short, getting rid of cash would impose hardships...

200
Rewrite this sentence correctly:


before dinner they watched there favorit show

Before dinner, they watched their favorite show.

300

Using Cash Debate

What is the most likely reason the author wrote the NO section?

A. To describe why cash is a good thing

B. To encourage people to use less cash

C. To convince readers that cash is necessary

C. To convince readers that cash is necessary

300

Using Does The Justice System Work?

Which sentence is the author's claim?

A. While the criminal justice system was designed to help people, it hurts more than it helps.

B. Where people who have no money for a lawyer, sometimes are not fairly represented in the courtroom.

C. By the late 1970's researched showed that people were not rehabilitated. 

A. While the criminal justice system was designed to help people, it hurts more than it helps.

300

Select the detail that best supports the following claim:

Despite their name, killer whales are a friendly species.

A. Killer whales mainly live in the North Pacific Ocean

B. There have only been four deaths by killer whales.

C. Killer whales are often more aggressive in captivity.

B. There have only been four deaths by killer whales.

300

In an article about the importance of eating healthy, why would the author include a picture of the food pyramid?

A. To illustrate how much of each food group you should eat in a day

B. To inform the reader on how to make their plate

C. To describe ways you can eat healthy

A. To illustrate how much of each food group you should eat in a day

300

Select the correct word:


The teacher (write/writes/wrote) a referral yesterday.

wrote

400

Using Cash Debate

Why would the author include paragraphs 3 and 4 on the YES side?

A. To describe the effect of the pandemic on cash

B. To illustrate benefits of digital payment versus cash

C. To explain the technological developments that have been made over the last decade

To explain the technological developments that have been made over the last decadeTo explain how we have began using less cash already

400

Read the following claim: It is important to eat your vegetables, so you grow strong.

Who is most likely the intended audience?

A. Adults who have healthy eating habits

B. Adults who struggle to eat vegetables

C. Children who are learning the importance of healthy eating habits

D. Children who have recently gotten in trouble in the cafeteria at school.

C. Children who are learning the importance of healthy eating habits

400

Select the detail that best supports the following claim:

Pre-Algebra is an important year in math.

A. Ms. Shelton said, "Without pre-algebra you will not have the base for the rest of the math classes you will take."

B. Mrs. Stark said, "Pre-Algebra is a class that every student needs to take."

C. Mr. Bruno said, "Pre-Algebra is a hard, but you need it for Algebra."

A. Ms. Shelton said, "Without pre-algebra you will not have the base for the rest of the math classes you will take."

400

Which sentence suggests that companies may want to start using social media to advertise?

A. Social media is a vital tool in the world of advertisement

B. Through social media you are able to reach new clients and expand your business

C. Social media is a fun and exciting way to meet new people

B. Through social media you are able to reach new clients and expand your business

400

Select the correct word:


The student (did/does/done) her homework while she eats her dinner.

does

500

Read the following sentence:

Language Arts is one of the most rewarding subjects! It is so exciting when you pass a test.

Why did the author use loaded language in this sentence?

The author used loaded language in this sentence to make the reader feel proud and hopeful about language arts.

500

Identify the following loaded language and why the author would include this.

It is virtually impossible to pass an ELA test without reading the story.

virtually impossible

The loaded language creates a feeling that it is important to read

500

Select the detail that best supports the following claim:

School should be year round.


A. Teachers would be less tired.

B. Students would have more breaks throughout the year.

C. Students would lose less learning, and teachers would be able to prepare better if school was year round.

C. Students would lose less learning, and teachers would be able to prepare better if school was year round.

500

In an article about chocolate, the author uses names of common chocolate most likely to...

A. offer his opinion on chocolate

B. introduce the reader to the topic

C. create a connection with the reader

C. create a connection with the reader

500

Rewrite this sentence correctly:


after playing fetch four thirty menuts millie was tire

After playing fetch for thirty minutes, Millie was tired.