The Fight
Which of the following ideas BEST describes how Sage's motivation relates to the theme of the passage "The Fight"?
A. The theme of fighting for what is right is reflected in Sage's desire to promote driver safety.
B. The theme of the dangers of driving without a seatbelt is reflected in Sage's desire to promote driver safety.
C. The theme of bad things happen to bad people is reflected in the auto accident that happens after the driver almost hits Sage.
D. The theme of law and order is reflected in the various steps Sage went through in order to appear before the community commissioners.
A. The theme of fighting for what is right is reflected in Sage's desire to promote driver safety.
Which of the sentences from “No More Interference in our Personal Lives” BEST expresses why the state should not worry about the federal monies promised to states with seatbelt laws?
A. Some say that a seatbelt law for pickup trucks will bring additional federal money as some states that have enforced this law bring in nearly $15.7 million in federal grants.
B. However, Representative Jay Roberts of Ocilla has repeatedly stated that these funds may not be available.
C. It is not the financial outcome that should be considered in this debate.
D. What should be the focus is the right of everyday citizens to make a decision about their own safety based on the demands of their employment.
D. What should be the focus is the right of everyday citizens to make a decision about their own safety based on the demands of their employment.
Which of the following BEST explains the impact of the setting on the plot of “The Project”?
A. The story occurs the week before Jason’s Spring Break, which puts pressure on Jason to complete his science project.
B. Jason frequently refers to Tybee Island during the passage, which is the site of a new wind energy platform that his father will explore.
C. Much of the story occurs at Jason’s school, which is the location of his frustration over his numerous projects that are due during the week.
D. Jason spends the entire story in his kitchen, either working alone on his projects or eating meals with his parents as they prepare for their vacation.
A. The story occurs the week before Jason’s Spring Break, which puts pressure on Jason to complete his science project.
Which of the following is an inference a reader can make based on the claims presented by the author of “Solar Power”?
A. The author believes that the use of solar panels will impact thousands of acres of undeveloped land.
B. The author believes that the present plan for solar energy will place the present ecosystem in Georgia at risk.
C. The author does not believe that wind power is a wise alternative energy source.
D. The author believes that the present energy generating plans of Georgia will produce
enough energy for our current needs.
C. The author does not believe that wind power is a wise alternative energy source.
Which definition of implications BEST defines the use of the word in the sentence?
She shuddered at the terrible implications of the choices made by those in the truck.
A. a logical conclusion
B. a likely consequence
C. the action of being involved
D. the act of making a conclusion
B. a likely consequence
What is the primary conflict of the passage "The Fight," and how is this connected with the theme?
A. The conflict of the story focuses on teens involved in a crash supporting the theme of driver safety.
B. The conflict of the story focuses on Sage's disagreement with teen drivers supporting the theme of driver safety.
C. The conflict of the story focuses on Sage's desire to promote driver safety supporting the theme of working to improve society.
D. The conflict of the story focuses on Sage's disagreement with teen drivers supporting the theme of working to improve society.
C. The conflict of the story focuses on Sage's desire to promote driver safety supporting the theme of working to improve society.
Which of the following sentences BEST expresses the central idea of the passage “Seatbelts Can Save Lives”?
A. No matter the make or model of the vehicle, it is essential that passengers within any truck or car be belted in to avoid harm in case of an accident.
B. Seatbelts, therefore, keep the passenger from continuing in a forward path into the dashboard or windshield during an accident.
C. Pickup trucks, however, were exempt from the seatbelt law for years because of concerns expressed by the agricultural industry.
D. The seatbelt kept the driver safe and sound and ready for another day of work. Remember, seatbelts save lives.
A. No matter the make or model of the vehicle, it is essential that passengers within any truck or car be belted in to avoid harm in case of an accident.
Which of the following explains Jason’s desire to complete his projects by the end of the week?
A. He wants to receive good grades in all of his classes.
B. He wants to be prepared for the upcoming assessments.
C. He wants to please his parents so that Spring Break is enjoyable.
D. He wants to prove to his classmates that he is as creative as they are.
C. He wants to please his parents so that Spring Break is enjoyable.
Which sentence from the passage BEST supports the inference that solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that does not cause air or water pollution?
A. Solar cells added to a home or a business can provide clean and renewable energy.
B. This type of power generation is an important force in combating global climate change.
C. There are those, however, who do not promote wind power such as the National Research Council.
D. The American Wind Energy Association believes that using wind power could displace 1,800 tons of carbon dioxide each year.
A. Solar cells added to a home or a business can provide clean and renewable energy.
Read the Latin prefix and root of incessant to determine the term's meaning.
From Late Latin incessāns: in-, "not;" cessāre, "to stop."
Which phrase BEST defines incessant in the sentence?
At first, she ignored the sound, but the closeness of the incessant noise drew her attention away from the tasks at hand and to her front door.
A. completely stopped or ended
B. changing rapidly or unpredictably
C. happening continuously without a break
D. happening at regular intervals but with interruptions
C. happening continuously without a break
campaign
noun
1. an organized effort to achieve a particular goal or purpose
2. a series of military operations or battles
3. a journey undertaken for a specific purpose
4. a single advertisement or promotional activity
Which definition accurately describes the meaning of the word campaign as used in the sentence?
She immediately set to work launching a campaign online to warn the teens of her school about the necessity of wearing seatbelts.
A. definition 1
B. definition 2
C. definition 3
D. definition4
A. definition 1
Which of the following BEST supports the central idea of the passage “No More Interference in our Personal Lives”?
A. As you sit to wait for the citation, your livelihood gallops down the road all because you had been in a rush and had forgotten to fasten your seatbelt.
B. Those of us in the agricultural industry rely on our pickup trucks for everything from hauling fence posts, to delivering feed, to chasing our stock.
C. Some say that a seatbelt law for pickup trucks will bring additional federal money as some states that have enforced this law bring in nearly $15.7 million in federal grants.
D. We should be given the freedom to make our own decisions.
D. We should be given the freedom to make our own decisions.
Which of the following reveals to the reader Jason’s father’s pride in his son’s endeavor?
A. when he ruffles Jason’s hair
B. when he questions Jason about his progress on the project
C. when he gives Jason permission to use his shop for Jason’s work
D. when he arrives in the basement with a fleece blanket and compliments Jason’s progress
D. when he arrives in the basement with a fleece blanket and compliments Jason’s progress
Which of the following explains the development of the two arguments presented in “The Great Energy Debate”?
A. “Wind Power” presents a clear thesis, supporting details, a counter-argument, and a rebuttal while “Solar Power” only offers a thesis and supporting details.
B. Both “Wind Power” and “Solar Power” introduce a clear thesis, offer supporting details, include a counter-argument, and offer a rebuttal.
C. “Wind Power” primarily uses opinions to support the argument while “Solar Power” offers scientific evidence.
D. Both “Wind Power” and “Solar Power” primarily rely on personal opinion to develop the arguments.
B. Both “Wind Power” and “Solar Power” introduce a clear thesis, offer supporting details, include a counter-argument, and offer a rebuttal.
forge
verb
past tense: forged; past participle: forged
1. made a strong and determined progress
2. created counterfeit documents or objects
3. to form a bond
4. fashioned metal through heating and shaping
Which definition verifies the word forged as used in the sentence?
Students involved in these organizations started creating posters and public service announcements, an Sage forged ahead with her plans to make a difference in her community.
A. definition 1
B. definition 2
C. definition 3
D. definition 4
A. definition 1
How is the injury of the students in the car foreshadowed in the second paragraph of the passage?
A. A rock was kicked up by the car, and a rock caused the drivers to crash.
B. Sage was almost hit by the car, and the car then struck another person.
C. Sage noticed that no one was wearing seatbelts, and the passengers in the truck were severely injured in an accident.
D. Sage wished harm at the drivers because they almost hit her with the truck, and something bad happened to them later in the story.
C. Sage noticed that no one was wearing seatbelts, and the passengers in the truck were severely injured in an accident.
In opposing laws requiring seatbelt use in pick-up trucks, Selection 2 of “Seatbelts in Pickup Trucks” makes which of the following comparisons?
A. People in the country drive pickup trucks while people in the city do not.
B. Rural people can determine what affects their personal safety while urban people cannot.
C. Rural drivers travel at slow speeds on unpaved roads with little traffic while urban drivers do not.
D. People working in the agricultural industry must haul fence posts and deliver feed while people in other industries do not.
C. Rural drivers travel at slow speeds on unpaved roads with little traffic while urban drivers do not.
Which of the following explains the author’s purpose for using flashback in the story?
A. to add humor to the text in order to make it more entertaining
B. to build suspense as the events unfold in order to interest the reader
C. to reveal the characters’ unspoken thoughts as the events of the story evolve
D. to allow the reader to know what the outcome of the week will be in order to add dramatic irony to the text
D. to allow the reader to know what the outcome of the week will be in order to add dramatic irony to the text
Which of the following is used to refute the counterclaim to the argument presented in Selection Two in “The Great Energy Debate”?
A. identifying American ingenuity that would support solar power
B. pointing out that plants already use the energy created by the sun
C. describing solar power as a free and available energy choice for the nation
D. quoting a reliable source as to the amount of air pollution and hazardous waste created by solar power
A. identifying American ingenuity that would support solar power
The word fortify is derived from the Latin word fortis, which means "strong."
Reread the following sentences from the passage.
With a heavy sigh, Jason made his way to the refrigerator to pour a glass of milk and to make a sandwich before he began his tasks. Fortified, Jason began pulling notebook after notebook from his pack.
Based on its use in the sentence from the text, which is the BEST definition of fortified?
A. provide a place with strong defensive works as protection against attack
B. hold up under; withstand pressure from outside forces
C. strengthen someone mentally or physically
D. a putting forth of strong work
C. strengthen someone mentally or physically
Sage realized that the commissioners had turned their focus to the next item on the agenda and were no longer listening to her arguments.
How does the attitude of the commissioners during Sage's address add to the suspense of the story?
A. Sage knows that she will not win this fight, so she decides to finish her battle.
B. Sage believes that she could have done more to win her fight based on the reaction of the commissioners.
C. At first, Sage sees the commissioners smiling and nodding in agreement, and she believes that they will eventually agree despite their loss of interest.
D. Sage is prepared to speak and is confident the commissioners will listen to her, but it is only after her call against indifference that the commissioners listen.
D. Sage is prepared to speak and is confident the commissioners will listen to her, but it is only after her call against indifference that the commissioners listen.
How does the author of Selection 1 of “Seatbelts in Pickup Trucks” respond to people in the agricultural community?
A. The author points to 2005 statistics showing that only 62.5% of pickup occupants wore seatbelts compared to 83.5% of the general public.
B. The author points out that the 2010 seatbelt law provided exemptions for those driving off-road vehicles or delivering property frequently.
C. The author points to statistics showing that 30% of pickup drivers killed in accidents were not wearing seatbelts.
D. The author points out that pickup trucks were exempt from seatbelt laws for years.
B. The author points out that the 2010 seatbelt law provided exemptions for those driving off-road vehicles or delivering property frequently.
Which of the following BEST explains the effect of the author’s choice of using third person point of view in
“The Project”?
A. Because of the author’s use of third person point of view, the reader is able to see how much Jason’s father wants to help Jason complete the project even though Jason pushes his father away.
B. Because of the author’s use of third person point of view, the reader understands the thoughts that lead Jason to accept his father’s help and be willing to share his problem with the science project.
C. Because of the author’s use of third person point of view, the reader does not see the excitement of the other students at Jason’s school over their own successes in completing their science projects before vacation.
D. Because of the author’s use of third person point of view, the reader understands that the narrator may not be reliable as to the actual events in the story as Jason himself is explaining each experience as the story unfolds.
A. Because of the author’s use of third person point of view, the reader is able to see how much Jason’s father wants to help Jason complete the project even though Jason pushes his father away.
Which of the following sentences in paragraph three is unnecessary to the development of the claim in “Solar Power” as it does not clearly develop the argument?
A. American ingenuity, however, will be able to overcome this problem if the industry is allowed to add panels to the rooftops of homes and businesses.
B. Putting the cells above the ground will allow for harnessing the sun’s power without putting the earth’s ecosystems at risk, unlike wind power, which can draw birds and bats into its blades.
C. This technology is already in use in Roswell, Georgia.
D. Solar power can easily be added to our energy arsenal to help combat the US’s reliance on less sustainable or dangerous energy production.
C. This technology is already in use in Roswell, Georgia.
What does drought of concrete possibilities mean in “The Project”?
Nothing stood out, and although there was a sea of potential projects surrounding him, there was a drought of concrete possibilities.
A. There were few realistic project ideas.
B. There were only realistic project ideas.
C. There were never realistic project ideas.
D. There were many realistic project ideas.
A. There were few realistic project ideas.