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100
Central idea and main idea are the same thing. True or False?
True
100

What is the claim of the passage? "Students who do not graduate high school have fewer opportunities as an adult. Many jobs require students to have at minimum a general high school diploma. While it is possible to earn a living wage without an education, it is extremely difficult. High school dropouts are often stuck in jobs that they dislike."

You should graduate high school.

100

Olivia writes a text to her mom to ask to go to a midnight showing of a movie with her friends. After Olivia's mom says no, Olivia lists reasons why she is old enough to go. Olivia's purpose is to ____.

Persuade her mom to let her go.

100

"Cassie took her time when she wrote in cursive, slowly making each word out of an elegant series of arcs and loops." What does elegant mean? How do you know?

Pretty, fancy; she took her time, arcs and loops

100

Who was the sixteenth President of the United States of America?

Abe Lincoln

200

The central idea is the same as the theme. True or false?

False

200

There is an article in the newspaper entitled "video games lead to many problems." Name one piece of evidence that this article might include.

(Answers Vary)

200

A list of 25 of the highest paid athletes is meant to ____.

Inform about the highest paid athletes.

200

"Since professional athletes have to stay in peak physical shape, most athletes seldom eat junk food." What does seldom mean? How do you know?

Rarely, not very often; staying in peak physical shape does not mean eating junk.

200

How many nights are in Hanukkah?

8

300
What is the central idea of this passage? "A penny for your thoughts? If it’s a 1943 copper penny, it could be worth as much as fifty thousand dollars. In 1943, most pennies were made out of steel since copper was needed for World War II, so the 1943 copper penny is ultra-rare. Another rarity is the 1955 double die penny. These pennies were mistakenly double stamped, so they have overlapping dates and letters. If it’s uncirculated, it’d easily fetch $25,000 at an auction. Now that’s a pretty penny. "
The 1943 and 1955 pennies are rare and valuable.
300

What is the claim in this passage? "Pennies are basically trash on the ground. You can't buy anything with a penny today. The U.S. Government should abolish the penny. I am constantly annoyed with prices like $2.43. Why can't we just pay $2.40 or $2.45?"

We should abolish the penny.

300

Margo read a book about a teenage boy who is learning to deal with his alcoholic father after the Vietnam War. The author's purpose for writing this book is to _____.

Entertain with a heart-wrenching story.

300

"One might think that the child would be afraid of such a large animal, but the intrepid young girl ran up to the beast and began scratching it behind the ears." What does intrepid mean? How do you know?

Fearless, brave; most people are scared but she isn't

300

What is the name of the metal tip of a paint brush?

Ferrule

400
What is the central idea of this passage? "Yellowstone National Park is mainly located in Wyoming, although three percent is located in the state of Montana. The Continental Divide of North America runs diagonally through the southwestern part of the park. The park sits on the Yellowstone Plateau, which is an average elevation of 8,000 feet above sea level.."
The location of Yellowstone National Park
400

Erin is writing an essay about why schools should not have uniforms. Name two reasons she could include in her essay.

Uniforms take away individuality, they can be expensive, etc.

400

What is the purpose of this passage? "Hanson is an American pop rock band from Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, formed by brothers Isaac, Taylor, and Zac. They are best known for the 1997 hit song "MMMBop" from their major label debut album Middle of Nowhere, which earned three Grammy nominations."

To inform about the band Hanson.

400

"Since our team will not make the playoffs this year, the results of the remaining games are pretty much inconsequential." What does inconsequential mean? How do you know?

useless, don't matter; they won't make the playoffs, so their games won't matter

400

Name the four Ninja Turtles

Leonardo, Michaelangelo, Donatello, Raphael

500

What is the central idea of this passage: "Many people use the words cyborg and android interchangeably when, in fact, they have different meanings. Both terms refer to beings powered by robotics, but an android is powered entirely by robots. Though androids are completely mechanical, they are designed to look like humans. They may have synthetic skin, hair, and other features, but no human organs. On the other hand, cyborgs are part human and part machine. They may have robotic hands, legs, or eyes, but all cyborgs have surgically implanted technologies that enhance their abilities."

Androids and robots are different things.

500

Marco is writing an essay on how elderly people should do crosswords and other word games to help keep their brains sharp. Using the Internet, find a credible article that Marco could use as evidence in his essay. Show it to Ms. Hauser

(Answers vary)

500

What is the purpose of this passage? "President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Betsy DeVos to be secretary of education in his administration. That’s a problem. DeVos isn’t just indifferent to public education; she’s hostile to it. DeVos simply has no credentials to do this important job. Our country’s education secretary should focus on promoting and improving public education. Instead, DeVos wants to dismantle it."

To persuade readers to think DeVos is a poor choice for secretary of education.

500

What does prudence mean? How do you know? "This political landscape is full of dangers so a good politician must exercise prudence in their policymaking."

Caution; if it is dangerous, then you should be careful

500

A little girl kicks a soccer ball, it goes 10 feet and comes back to her. She is by herself. How is this possible?

She kicks it in the air.