Inferencing
Which sentence from, Queen Bees and Wannabes, best explains why the teen years are so turbulent?
A No matter what they do to her, she still feels that her friends know her best and want what is best for her.
B Whatever you feel as your daughter goes through this process, you can be sure that she'll go through her share of humiliating experiences and constant insecurity—that's normal for teens.
C Your daughter's friendships with other girls are a double-edged sword—they're key to surviving adolescence, yet they can be the biggest threat to her survival as well.
D Many girls will make it through their teen years precisely because they have the support and care of a few good friends.
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C Your daughter's friendships with other girls are a double-edged sword—they're key to surviving adolescence, yet they can be the biggest threat to her survival as well.
Paragraph 3 in Queen Bees and Wannabes is mainly about -
A why girls are so unfair to each other
B how teen girls are like a pack of hyenas
C why your daughter doesn’t trust you
D how girls treat their friends poorly
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D how girls treat their friends poorly
Which words from paragraph 4 in Queen Bees and Wannabes helps the reader understand the meaning of turbulent?
A humiliating experiences
B that's normal
C farther-reaching
D teen years
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A humiliating experiences
The author’s main purpose in writing, Queen Bees and Wannabes, is to -
A describe what middle school is like
B share her knowledge about the teen years
C explain how a mother can have a better relationship with her daughter
D suggest a strategy for helping your daughter like school
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B share her knowledge about the teen years
One difference between the excerpt and letter is that -
A one give specific examples of the impact of hurting others, while the other just generally addresses the consequences
B one talks about bullying, while the other only talks about the mother-daughter relationship
C one addresses why teenagers feel the need to hurt each other, while the other only talks about how bullying happens
D one tries to involve adults, while the other only reaches out to other teenagers
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A one give specific examples of the impact of hurting others, while the other just generally addresses the consequences
Ernesto wrote this letter most likely because he -
A was a victim of bullying
B use to be a bully himself
C wants to save his friends
D saw bullying in the news
What is
A) was a victim of bullying
In which sentence does Ernesto make a factual claim?
A In today’s world kids go through many hardships.
B That is the gruesome reality of bullying.
C Most people don’t realize how big a problem this is.
D Over 40% of all teenagers with Internet access have reported being bullied online.
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D Over 40% of all teenagers with Internet access have reported being bullied online.
Read this information about the word marauding.
from the French maraud, meaning “dishonest”
The information helps the reader understand that marauding in paragraph 3 in Queen Bees and Wannabes means -
A to hate C to attack
B to leave D to steal
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C to attack
The author organizes the information in the letter mainly by –
A comparing present and past incidents
B explaining a new solution
C describing what bullying is
D providing examples of bullying
What is
D providing examples of bullying
In what way are the excerpt and letter similar?
A Each requires the reader to feel compassion.
B Each explains the definition of bullying.
C Each addresses youth hurting one another.
D Each includes examples of bullying.
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C Each addresses youth hurting one another.
Based on paragraph 4 in Queen Bees and Wannabes, what can the reader infer?
A Middle School is the most difficult time.
B Relationships in school can affect you into adulthood.
C Ups and downs are normal for teenagers.
D It’s important to put your teenage years behind you.
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B) Relationships in school can affect you into adulthood.
In Queen Bees and Wannabes, one of the main challenges teenage girls face is -
A finding true friends
B being bullied
C hating their mother
D being humiliated
What is
A finding true friends
Read the following dictionary entry.
state /stāt/ verb
1. a particular condition that someone is in 2. a nation or territory under one government 3. to express something definitely 4. provided by
Which definition best matches the way the word state is used in paragraph 1 of the letter?
A Definition 1 C Definition 3
B Definition 2 D Definition 4
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C Definition 3
Which detail from the letter best demonstrates Ernesto’s attitude about bullying?
A Please strive to make this bullying issue irrelevant.
B In today’s world kids go through many hardships.
C Cyberbullying isn’t the only type of bullying, physical and verbal is also a major issue in our society.
D Students cannot get a quality education if they first don’t feel safe.
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A Please strive to make this bullying issue irrelevant.
Which idea is presented in both the excerpt and letter?
A Teenagers are out of control.
B Bullying has major consequences.
C It is wrong to harm another human.
D There are ways to help kids get along.
What is
B Bullying has major consequences.
The facts in the letter support the idea that bullying is -
A different
B common
C deadly
D depressing
What is
B common
What is the best summary of the letter?
A Bullying is a major problem in the U.S. The cases of cyberbullying have greatly increased with the availability of the internet. It is now easier to target others making it a deadly problem. Please, Mr. President, help stop bullying.
B Bullying is becoming more common in the U.S., especially cyberbullying. In two instances, a young girl hung herself, and another jumped in front of a bus. Bullying also affects students education and needs immediate action.
C In today’s world kids go through many hardships. They continuously face challenges of the real world. But there is one thing you can help prevent. That is the gruesome reality of bullying. There are many cases of bullying here in the U.S. Most people don’t realize how big a problem this is.
D According to research more kids are reporting bullying than in past years. There is even a story about a girl who hung herself and one that jumped in front of a bus. This proves it is a major problem and needs to be stopped.
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B Bullying is becoming more common in the U.S., especially cyberbullying. In two instances, a young girl hung herself, and another jumped in front of a bus. Bullying also affects students education and needs immediate action.
The phrase double-edged sword in paragraph 5 of Queen Bees and Wannabes means -
A to cause harm
B both good or bad
C twice as horrific
D the key to surviving
What is
B both good or bad
What is the author’s main claim in Queen Bees and Wannabes?
A Mothers and daughters do not get along.
B Teenage girls are terrible to each other.
C Girls need help during their teen years.
D Bullying can impact a girl’s future relationships.
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C Girls need help during their teen years.
What claim is addressed in the letter but not in the excerpt?
A Bullying is the result of kids being mean.
B Kids need help coping with bullying.
C Bullying needs to be stopped.
D Kids need help from their parents.
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D Kids need help from their parents.
In 'Mean Girls," what emotional changes might a girl experience during adolescence, potentially affecting her relationship with her parents?
A Increased confidence and independence
B Confusion and insecurity
C A stronger desire to stay at home
D A complete rejection of friendships
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B Confusion and insecurity
In "Mean Girls," what significant change does the author note about the girl as she enters adolescence?
A) She becomes more independent and self-sufficient.
B) She becomes confused, insecure, and sometimes surly.
C) She develops a strong bond with her parents.
D) She completely ignores her friends.
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B) She becomes confused, insecure, and sometimes surly.
In "Mean Girls," what does the word "surly" most likely imply about the girl's behavior during adolescence?
A) She is cheerful and pleasant.
B) She is often grumpy or irritable.
C) She is overly friendly and sociable.
D) She is indifferent and uninterested.
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B) She is often grumpy or irritable.
In "Mean Girls," how does the author's tone contribute to the overall purpose of the text?
A) The tone is humorous and lighthearted, making the topic seem trivial.
B) The tone is serious and informative, highlighting the significance of the issues discussed.
C) The tone is critical and harsh, discouraging open communication.
D) The tone is indifferent, suggesting that the author's message is unimportant.
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B The tone is serious and informative, highlighting the significance of the issues discussed.
What common theme do both texts address regarding the impact of bullying?
A) Bullying is primarily a physical issue that needs to be addressed.
B) Bullying has severe emotional consequences for the victims.
C) Bullying only occurs in schools and not online.
D) Bullying is a minor issue that does not affect education.
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B) Bullying has severe emotional consequences for the victims.
In the "Letter on School Bullying," what can be inferred about the relationship between bullying and mental health from the text?
A) Only physical bullying affects mental health.
B) Victims of bullying often experience mental health challenges, including depression.
C) Victims of bullying often experience mental health challenges, including depression.
D) Mental health problems are unrelated to a student's school experience.
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B) Victims of bullying often experience mental health challenges, including depression.
In the "Letter on School Bullying," what reading strategy is demonstrated by the author when addressing the future president?
A) Summarization
B) Prediction
C) Comparison
D) Persuasion
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D) Persuasion
In "letter on School Bullying," what does the term "irrelevant" imply in the context of the author's request to the future president?
A) Bullying should continue as it is.
B) Bullying is an important issue that needs attention.
C) Bullying should be eliminated and not tolerated in society.
D) Bullying is a minor concern that can be ignored.
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C) Bullying should be eliminated and not tolerated in society.
What message is the author trying to convey about the role of friendships in a girl’s life during adolescence?
A) Friendships are always positive and provide unwavering support throughout adolescence.
B) Friendships during adolescence can be both a source of support and a source of pain, significantly impacting a girl's development.
C) Girls should prioritize their friendships over their relationships with their parents at all times.
D) Adolescent friendships have no lasting impact on a girl's future relationships.
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B) Friendships during adolescence can be both a source of support and a source of pain, significantly impacting a girl's development.
Text Evidence: "Many girls will make it through their teen years precisely because they have the support and care of a few good friends. These are the friendships where a girl truly feels unconditionally accepted and understood—and they can last into adulthood and support her search for adult relationships."
"Girls can be each other's worst enemies. Girls' friendships in adolescence are often intense, confusing, frustrating, and humiliating, the joy and security of 'best friends' shattered by devastating breakups and betrayals."
How do both authors view the role of adults in addressing bullying and social pressures faced by youth?
A) Adults need to actively guide and support youth through these challenges.
B) Adults are often the source of bullying behavior.
C) Adults have no influence on the experiences of young people.
D). Adults should take a hands-off approach and let kids handle their issues.
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A) Adults need to actively guide and support youth through these challenges.