Evidence with Claims
What evidence best supports the author’s claim that macaws are given enrichment to support their physical health?
A. The zoo staff added rope to the exhibit so they could easily change its angle.
B. Macaws are given rope perches that help keep their feet healthy.
C. The zoo team stretched out recycled cargo netting.
D. Macaws are smart and curious animals.
✅ Correct Answer: B
✔ This detail directly supports the idea that the enrichment helps with their physical health.
What is the author’s primary purpose in writing this passage?
A. To entertain readers with funny stories about macaws
B. To describe the dangers of keeping macaws as pets
C. To explain how and why the zoo provides enrichment for macaws
D. To persuade readers to visit the Oakland Zoo
✅ Correct Answer: C
✔ The passage clearly explains what enrichment is, how it’s provided, and why it matters, especially for the well-being of macaws.
What does the word “enrichment” most likely mean as used in the title and throughout the passage?
A. Training the birds to perform tricks
B. Improving the birds’ environment to support their well-being
C. Feeding the birds special food
D. Keeping the birds in large cages
✅ Correct Answer: B
✔ The passage repeatedly explains how enrichment includes new objects, challenges, and fun that support the mental and physical health of the macaws.
What are the parts of a standard 4 paragraph essay?
Introduction, Body 1 (RACE[R]S), Body 2 (RACE[R]S), Conclusion
What is the most likely reason an author uses a cause and effect text structure?
A. To make the reader laugh
B. To compare two people
C. To show how one event leads to another
D. To list steps in a process
✅ Correct Answer: C
Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that enrichment is important for a macaw’s mental health?
A. "Macaws are REALLY smart and curious."
B. "It is this very characteristic that makes them coveted as pets."
C. "A behaviorally unhealthy bird may become aggressive, destructive, or even sick."
D. "The team recycled some cargo netting and stretched it out between some perching."
✅ Correct Answer: C
✔ This sentence explains the consequences of not meeting their enrichment needs, which ties directly to mental well-being.
How is paragraph 5 mainly structured?
A. Cause and effect
B. Problem and solution
C. Chronological order
D. Compare and contrast
✅ Correct Answer: A
✔ The paragraph gives a reason ("Macaws are smart") and the effects ("They are coveted as pets... but also become unhealthy without enrichment").
What is the meaning of the word “novel” in the sentence below?
“The rope is a novel perching surface in this exhibit.”
A. A book
B. Fake
C. Unusual or new
D. Dangerous
✅ Correct Answer: C
✔ The context suggests the rope is something new and different in their exhibit.
Which task requires a counter?
A. Argument Essay
B. Any Nonfiction Essay
C. Narrative
D. Both A & B
✅ Correct Answer:A
Which transition word best shows contrast?
A. Therefore
B. Meanwhile
C. For example
D. However
✅ Correct Answer: D
What evidence from the text supports the idea that enrichment helps prevent long-term problems for macaws?
A. The birds enjoy bird baths like native songbirds.
B. The zoo team found creative ways to enhance the Macaw Exhibit.
C. Without enrichment, macaws may become aggressive or sick.
D. Rope perching adds fun and variety to the exhibit.
✅ Correct Answer: C
✔ This option explains how enrichment prevents negative outcomes, such as aggression or illness.
Which sentence best reflects the author’s tone toward the macaws?
A. “The team recycled some cargo netting…”
B. “Macaws are smart. Macaws are REALLY smart and curious.”
C. “This way the birds get a bit of a ‘different look’…”
D. “Just like the native songbirds that like to bathe…”
✅ Correct Answer: B
✔ The repetition and emphasis in “REALLY smart” shows the author’s admiration and excitement, which adds a positive and appreciative tone.
What does the phrase “resourceful alterations” (paragraph 2) suggest about the zoo staff’s approach to enrichment?
A. They made cheap changes without planning.
B. They used creativity to make smart improvements.
C. They hired outside experts to build new structures.
D. They copied ideas from other zoos.
✅ Correct Answer: B
✔ “Resourceful” means clever and creative, and “alterations” are modifications—showing they found smart ways to enhance the environment.
Which of the following is the best thesis for an essay about the effects of "brain rot" in modern society?
A) "Brain rot" is bad for people's brains and should be avoided.
B) "Brain rot" is a modern phenomenon that affects individuals’ cognitive abilities and social skills.
C) "Brain rot" is mostly caused by too much TV, and people should stop watching it.
D) "Brain rot" affects all types of people, and we should be more aware of how it influences social media.
✅ Correct Answer: B
✔ This thesis clearly illustrates what the body paragraphs will be about.
Which sentence uses the word “brilliant” with a different denotation?
A. The brilliant stars lit up the sky.
B. She had a brilliant idea for solving the problem.
C. The painting was full of brilliant colors.
D. The flashlight was brilliant in the dark room.
✅ Correct Answer: B (meaning related to intelligence)
Which detail best supports the author’s claim that enrichment helps keep the birds’ environment interesting without major changes?
A. Macaws have new bird baths made from recycled materials.
B. The keepers can move the ropes to different angles.
C. The zoo replaced worn wooden perches.
D. The zoo added new types of perching surfaces for the birds.
✅ Correct Answer: B
✔ This detail supports the idea that the environment can change in simple, flexible ways, keeping things fresh for the macaws.
How does the author organize the passage to build understanding about macaw enrichment?
A. By describing the zoo keepers’ daily routines
B. By explaining a sequence of events in macaw history
C. By providing examples of enrichment and explaining their importance
D. By comparing macaws to other animals at the zoo
✅ Correct Answer: C
✔ The author gives specific examples of enrichment (rope, bird baths) and then explains why these are important for the macaws’ well-being.
In paragraph 5, what does the word “coveted” most likely mean in the sentence below?
“It is this very characteristic that makes them coveted as pets.”
A. Feared
B. Ignored
C. Wanted
D. Avoided
✅ Correct Answer: C
✔ Context clues show macaws’ intelligence makes them desirable or wanted, especially as pets—even though it’s not always a good idea.
Which of the following is the most effective way to end your essay?
A) Restate your thesis in a new way and summarize your main points
B) Introduce a brand new idea for your reader to consider
C) End abruptly without a concluding thought
D) Ask the reader a question related to your topic
✅ Correct Answer:A
What does the word foreshadow mean in fiction?
A. To describe the setting in detail
B. To explain what a character is thinking
C. To hint at something that will happen later
D. To show a character making a decision
✅ Correct Answer: C
Which quotation from the passage most strongly supports the author’s overall claim that enrichment is necessary to meet the complex needs of macaws?
A. “The team recycled some cargo netting and stretched it out between some perching to support brand new bird baths.”
B. “Macaws are smart. Macaws are REALLY smart and curious.”
C. “With some resourceful alterations to the ends of the rope, the keepers are able to move the ropes to different angles whenever they please.”
D. “Meeting the behavioral and enrichment needs of these incredibly smart birds is difficult.”
✅ Correct Answer: D
✔ While option B describes the macaws’ intelligence, only option D clearly connects that intelligence to the need for enrichment and emphasizes the challenge of meeting those needs, supporting the author's overall argument.
How does the author use both explanation and description to strengthen her purpose in the passage?
A. She explains the steps of building the exhibit, then describes what macaws eat in the wild.
B. She describes the look of the zoo exhibit, then explains why macaws are dangerous pets.
C. She describes enrichment tools like ropes and bird baths, then explains how they meet macaws’ physical and mental needs.
D. She explains how enrichment is expensive, then describes why macaws are not popular animals.
✅ Correct Answer: C
✔ This answer accurately identifies how the author blends description (specific examples of enrichment) with explanation (why macaws need it) to clearly support her purpose of informing readers about the importance of enrichment.
In the phrase “behaviorally unhealthy bird,” (paragraph 5) what does the prefix un- in unhealthy tell the reader?
A. That the bird is extra healthy
B. That the bird is slightly healthy
C. That the bird is not healthy
D. That the bird is confused
✅ Correct Answer: C
✔ The prefix “un-” means “not,” so unhealthy means “not healthy.”
Which of the following is the best way to organize the body paragraphs of an essay?
A) Organize paragraphs randomly based on which ideas come to mind first.
B) Start with the simplest idea and move to the more complex ones.
C) Organize paragraphs so each one connects to the previous one and goes in order of thesis.
D) Start with your strongest point and end with your weakest point.
✅ The correct answer is C because it helps each paragraph flow logically and stay connected to the thesis.
In science class, we studied geology by examining different types of rocks and learning how mountains are formed.
What does the root “geo-” most likely mean based on this sentence?
A. Air
B. Earth
C. Water
D. Light
✅ Correct Answer: B
✔ The root "geo-" means "Earth," and the sentence talks about rocks and mountains, which are part of Earth's structure.