Mrs. G.-LP-6th STAAR Redesign 23 Practice 2046513 Part 3:20-45

US Currency's Rich History

100

^{In paragraph 4 of the article "U.S. Currency Has a Rich History," the word portrayal means —}

  ^{4      Some coins, such as the dime and the quarter, are silver in color. However, they no longer contain any actual silver. The cost of silver is too high for using in coins. Instead, these coins are made of a metal mixture, or alloy, consisting mostly of copper with some nickel, which is very resistant to corrosion. In 1866, a coin worth five cents was made and named after the metal from which it was made-the nickel. The one-dollar coin used to be a silver dollar. Currently, it looks golden, but it is mostly made of copper. Gold stopped being used in coins during the Great Depression to stabilize gold prices.}

^{A the freedom to choose}

^{B the first instance of something}

^{C a wise saying}

^{D an artistic likeness}

^{D an artistic likeness}

200

^{In the article "Coins and Change," the author most likely organizes the section titled "The End of Silver and Gold" by —}

^{A presenting details about the coins from most to least important}

^{B using cause and effect to discuss the conditions that damage coins}

^{C listing a series of scientific facts about the benefits of certain metals}

^{D using contrast to show differences among the coins over time}

^{D using contrast to show differences among the coins over time}

300

^{Based on the information in the article "U.S. Currency Has a Rich History," the Coinage Act of 1792 was significant because it —}

^{A created a national system of money, along with ways to produce and regulate it}

^{B made it very easy to buy and sell items anywhere in the United States}

^{C made it illegal to use foreign money within the United States}

^{D allowed banks to produce a special ink, protecting currency from counterfeiters}

^{A created a national system of money, along with ways to produce and regulate it}

400

^{In the article "U.S. Currency Has a Rich History," which statement best explains the organizational pattern used in paragraphs 8 and 9?}

^{A The problem of preventing counterfeiters was solved by using a special ink which has influenced the appearance of American currency ever since.}

^{B The color of the original American bills is compared to the color of modern currency to emphasize their similarities and differences over time.}

^{C The process followed to design and publish American currency is explained along with a description of how that process changed.}

^{D The classification of ink properties is used to show how changing needs for American currency resulted in differences in appearance.}

^{A The problem of preventing counterfeiters was solved by using a special ink which has influenced the appearance of American currency ever since.}

500

^{Which sentence from the article "U.S. Currency Has a Rich History" supports the idea that only certain people have the authority to make changes to money?}

^{A The bills were also called "greenbacks, " a name Civil War soldiers came up with. (paragraph 8)}

^{B Throughout history, paper bills have been redesigned primarily to protect them. (paragraph 11)}

^{C Because our currency was such a complicated system, there is plenty of history behind it. (paragraph 12)}

^{D The decision to flip it came from the highest level of government. (paragraph 12)}

^{D The decision to flip it came from the highest level of government. (paragraph 12)}

Coins and Change

100

^{What is the controlling idea of the article "Coins and Change"?}

^{A The first pennies produced in the United States were made of copper.}

^{B Some people feel that the United States should stop making pennies.}

^{C Coins have been made from different types of metals over the years.}

^{D Silver is too precious and expensive to use when making common coins.}

^{C Coins have been made from different types of metals over the years.}

200

^{Read paragraph 9 of the article "U.S. Currency Has a Rich History."}

^{"What chemists were looking for was a way to create an ink that could not be erased," Noll said. "And so one chemist in the 1840s came up with this ink that couldn't be removed and has a special chemical layer. It happened to be green."}

^{In the paragraph, which choice does the author of the article "U.S. Currency Has a Rich History" make that the author of the article "Coins and Change" does NOT make?}

^{A The choice to state the fact that currency had specific colors based on the materials used to make it}

^{B The choice to cite historical information about when certain changes were made to currency}

^{C The choice to quote an expert to help explain why currency was made in a certain way}

^{D The choice to include information about why different materials were used to make currency}

^{C The choice to quote an expert to help explain why currency was made in a certain way}

300

^{What is SIMILAR about the organizational structures in the articles "U.S. Currency Has a Rich History" and "Coins and Change"?}

^{A They both have problem-and-solution structures describing how the Treasury Department made the currency system less complicated.}

^{B They both have cause-and-effect structures explaining what prompted Congress to come up with paper bill currency.}

^{C They both have compare-and-contrast structures showing the differences between minting coins and printing paper bills.}

^{D They both have chronological structures documenting events relating to changes made to United States currency over time.}

^{D They both have chronological structures documenting events relating to changes made to United States currency over time.}

400

^{Which statements express ideas found in BOTH the article "U.S. Currency Has a Rich History" and the article "Coins and Change"?}

 

 ^{Select TWO correct answers.}

^{A The process of making the first coins presented some challenges.}

^{B Permanent ink was used to make dollar bills more secure.}

^{C The Civil War motivated the government to start producing paper money.}

^{D Silver and gold were replaced by less expensive materials for creating money.}

^{E Pennies are a bad choice of money because they are too costly to mint.}

^{A The process of making the first coins presented some challenges.}

^{D Silver and gold were replaced by less expensive materials for creating money.}

500

FROM MAKING A CAKE

^{What is the correct way to write sentence 2?}

^{(1) I excitedly put the beaters on the highest setting. (2) After a few minutes, I was pleased, I saw fluffy whipped cream.}

^{A After a few minutes, I was pleased to see fluffy whipped cream.}

^{B After a few minutes, I was pleased. To see fluffy whipped cream.}

^{C After a few minutes. I was pleased and saw fluffy whipped cream.}

^{D After a few minutes, I was pleased to see it, it was fluffy whipped cream.}

^{A After a few minutes, I was pleased to see fluffy whipped cream.}

Edit & ReviseThe Deepest Depth

100

^{What is the MOST effective way to revise sentence 3?}

 ^{(3) An enormous, crescent-shaped trench is what it is in the Pacific Ocean.}

^{A It is an enormous, crescent-shaped trench in the Pacific Ocean.}

^{B In the Pacific Ocean it is an enormous, crescent-shaped trench.}

^{C A crescent-shaped trench is in the Pacific Ocean that is enormous.}

^{D It is in the Pacific Ocean, being an enormous, crescent-shaped trench.}

^{A It is an enormous, crescent-shaped trench in the Pacific Ocean.}

200

^{Michael needs a more effective controlling idea for his paper. Which sentence should replace sentence 5 to BEST accomplish this goal?}

  ^{(1) You probably already know that Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. (2) But do you know what the deepest place on Earth is? (3) An enormous, crescent-shaped trench is what it is in the Pacific Ocean. (4) At its maximum depth, it is deeper than Mount Everest is tall. (5) The Mariana Trench is massive, but it is polluted just like Mount Everest is.}

^{A Referred to as the Mariana Trench, it has been explored for signs of life just like some planets have been.}

^{B Very few humans have actually seen this huge depression in the ocean floor that is called the Mariana Trench.}

^{C This steep depression in the ocean floor is a unique environment known as the Mariana Trench.}

^{D Deep in the ocean, the Mariana Trench supports some life even though it is cold, dark, and under very high pressure.}

^{C This steep depression in the ocean floor is a unique environment known as the Mariana Trench.}

300

^{What is the MOST effective way to combine sentences 11 and 12?} 

 ^{(11) Its walls were more than 3.5 inches thick. (12) They were made of titanium, a very strong metal.} 

^{A It had thick titanium walls from a very strong metal and were more than 3.5 inches thick.}

^{B It had thick walls made of titanium, more than 3.5 inches thick while from a very strong metal.}

^{C Its walls were more than 3.5 inches thick, they were made of titanium, a very strong metal.}

^{D Its walls, which were more than 3.5 inches thick, were made of titanium, a very strong metal.}

^{D Its walls, which were more than 3.5 inches thick, were made of titanium, a very strong metal.}

400

Michael wants to use a better transition at the beginning of sentence 17. Select the word or phrase that should replace In addition in this sentence.

^{Therefore                   In fact}

^{For example               However}

________________ , that doesn't mean that there is no life in this part of the ocean. 

   ^However

500

^{The sixth paragraph (sentences 24–27) contains a sentence that repeats ideas. Which sentence should be removed from this paragraph?}

^{(24) Unfortunately, the expedition also made an unwelcome discovery. (25) It was quite unfortunate that they found this. (26) There were signs of human pollution in the Mariana Trench. (27) Some sorts of plastic waste had made their way to the very deepest part of our ocean.} 

^{A Sentence 24}

^{B Sentence 25}

^{C Sentence 26}

^{D Sentence 27}

^{B Sentence 25}

Get Moving

100

^{What is the BEST way to revise sentence 2 to avoid repeating ideas?}

^{A It can lower stress that helps people sleep well.}

^{B It can reduce stress for helping people sleep well.}

^{C It can lower and help people sleep well with stress.}

^{D It can reduce stress and help people sleep well.}

^{D It can reduce stress and help people sleep well.}

200

Sentence 14 needs to be revised. In the space provided, rewrite sentence 14 in a clear and effective way. 

 (14) Strength training, which involves lifting weights, strengthens bones and muscles.

Strength training, like lifting weights, strengthens bones and muscles.

300

^{Anthony wants to provide some additional support for the ideas in the fifth paragraph (sentences 22–28). Which sentence can BEST follow sentence 28 and help accomplish this goal?}

 ^{(22) There are a variety of reasons that people give for not exercising. (23) People who are not used to exercise may find it boring or exhausting. (24) Some become frustrated if they do not see immediate results. (25) The most common excuse that people give is that they simply don't have the time. (26) However, a 2019 study revealed that the average American is spending more than five hours a day online! (27) People can find just a few minutes a day to do something that will extend their lives and make them feel better. (28) Obviously, it will take time to see results.}

^{A But after just a few weeks, most people who exercise will notice that they feel a little stronger and a little more physically fit.}

^{B For some people it takes too much time, and they will give up on physical fitness even if they started with good intentions.}

^{C Obviously, most people are already aware that any project that is worth their energy will take some amount of time.}

^{D Some people say that when beginning a new exercise program, you should start with something easier than aerobic exercise.}

^{A But after just a few weeks, most people who exercise will notice that they feel a little stronger and a little more physically fit.}

400

^{Which sentence can be added after sentence 31 to sum up the ideas in this paper and bring it to a more effective conclusion?}

  ^{(29) Many adults and students cannot avoid sitting for long periods of time at work or at school. (30) They have busy, stressful jobs and schedules. (31) But they should still find time to participate in some physical activity.} 

^{A Work and school are certainly important aspects of life, but exercise can actually be fun.}

^{B Experts make their recommendations for activity and exercise based on extensive research.}

^{C Committing to daily exercise is one of the most important things people can do for themselves.}

^{D Exercise can refer to many activities, including sports, yoga, swimming, and strength training.}

^{C Committing to daily exercise is one of the most important things people can do for themselves.}

500

from MAKING A CAKE

What change should be made in sentence 5?

A Change expected to accepted

B Change otherwise to instead

C Change saw to seen

D Change hockey to Hockey

B Change otherwise to instead

Making a Cake & Eggs at the White House

100

^{What change should be made in sentence 2?}

 ^{(2) It takes place on the lawn of the more famous house in our country.}

^{A Change It to He}

^{B Change takes to took}

^{C Change more famous to most famous}

^{D Change country to Country}

^{C Change more famous to most famous}

200

^{What change should be made in sentence 4?}

 ^{(4) Children come to the White House to roll eggs down the lawn.}

^{A Change come to came}

^{B Change to roll to they rolled}

^{C Insert a comma after eggs}

^{D Change down to from}

^{A Change come to came}

300

^{What is the correct way to write sentence 6?}

^{(6) There are numerous egg activities, these include the original egg roll and an egg hunt.} 

^{A There are numerous egg activities like the original egg roll there is also an egg hunt.}

^{B There are numerous egg activities, and these include. The original egg roll and an egg hunt.}

^{C There are numerous egg activities, including the original egg roll and an egg hunt.}

^{D There are numerous egg activities. Which include the original egg roll and an egg hunt.}

^{C There are numerous egg activities, including the original egg roll and an egg hunt.}

400

^{What change should be made in sentence 8?}

^{(8) While some attendees decorate cookies others make thank-you cards to send to servicemen and women.}

^{A Change decorate to decerate}

^{B Insert a comma after cookies}

^{C Change make to making}

^{D Change send to sent}

B Insert a comma after cookies

500

^{What change should be made in sentence 7?}

   ^{(7) She immediately asked, "did you forget the baking powder?"} 

^{A Delete the comma after asked}

^{B Change did to Did}

^{C Change forget to forgot}

^{D Change baking to bakeing}

^{B Change did to Did}