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Tone and Meaning
Main Idea
Grammar
Topic Development
Sentence Structure
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Which words from the poem are intended to provide a sense that the poem was written long ago? A. soar, fly B. branches, twigs C. flame, burn D. doth, perchance
What is D. doth, perchance
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The author’s argument in Paragraph 2 that renting videos is “less expensive” than going to the movies would have been stronger if she had included A. a newspaper story on the expense of managing a theater. B. a quotation from a moviegoer regarding the cost of tickets. C. a chart comparing theater ticket prices to movie rental prices. D. a statement from the owner of the video store about his rental fees.
What is C. a chart comparing theater ticket prices to movie rental prices.
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Although the world of the honeybee is filled with behaviors that humans find unique and interesting, none of these behaviors be as fascinating as the dance of the honeybees. What is the correct way to revise part of the excerpt? A. none of these behaviors is as fascinating B. none of these behaviors was as fascinating C. none of these behaviors been as fascinating D. none of these behaviors had been as fascinating
What is A. none of these behaviors is as fascinating
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In tales of medieval days, we are told that brave knights wore shining armor and rode beautiful horses. They carried bright, sharp weapons. In these stories, fair maidens in distress are rescued by these knights, who seem to appear mysteriously out of the mist. The truth is that the knights of the Middle Ages did not just appear from thin air. Which sentence could best be added at the end of the first paragraph of his report? A. Knights used strong horses to help them fight battles. B. There probably were knights in other historical periods, too. C. A man was not simply born a knight; he had to earn such a title. D. Women could not become knights unless they pretended to be men.
What is B. There probably were knights in other historical periods, too.
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On the return trip we are not paying as much attention to detail. Time seems to pass more quickly. Which word could best be used to join these sentences? A. so B. while C. but D. because
What is A. so
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Read this line from the poem. and all the scene is troubled: This line refers to the fact that the swan A. is a threat to the other birds. B. has disturbed the still water. C. cannot find the food she seeks. D. distracts from the pond’s beauty.
What is B. has disturbed the still water.
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Which of the following sources would provide the best evidence to support the main idea in paragraph 3? A. an editorial page about popular movies B. a magazine about the history of movie-making C. a story about a famous filmmaker D. a book about changing movies into videos
What is D. a book about changing movies into videos
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No one has ever saw a giant squid in its natural habitat. What is the correct way to write re-write part of the sentence? A. No one had ever saw B. No one has ever seen C. No one have ever seen D. No one has ever saw
What is B. No one has ever seen
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On the return trip, we are somewhat familiar with the route. Now much of the information is not new to us. Our brain now processes the information more efficiently. We are able to ignore a lot of what we see and hear. We remember that it does not require action on our part. Which sentence is best added to the end of the paragraph? A. The driver experiences the same things as the passengers. B. We know what to pay attention to and we screen out the rest. C. I wonder what happens when we do know the route. D. New places do that to all of us.
What is B. We know what to pay attention to and we screen out the rest.
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This land being an old riverbed. What is the correct way to re-write this sentence? A. This land, an old riverbed. B. This land was old, and was a riverbed. C. An old, riverbed is what the land was. D. This land was an old riverbed.
What is D. This land was an old riverbed.
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How does the poet achieve her tone? A. She sets the poem in a public park. B. She describes familiar things in a surprising way. C. She uses lines of varying length. D. She contrasts the swan with other birds.
What is B. She describes familiar things in a surprising way.
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Which source would provide the most information about grooming dogs? A. a book detailing the care of dogs B. a pamphlet about dog kennels C. a magazine article about the positive effects of owning a dog D. a chart showing the sizes of various breeds of dogs
What is A. a book detailing the care of dogs
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Another time, Duncan and I walking home from school, and he shouted, "Look at that lorry!" What is the correct way to re-write part of the sentence? A. Duncan and I was walking home from school B. Duncan and I were walking home from school C. Duncan and I walk home from school D. Duncan and I walking home from school
What is B. Duncan and I were walking home from school
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For centuries, the giant squid has filled many people with wonder. What is a better way to write “filled many people with wonder”? A. attracted tourists from many lands B. captured people’s imaginations C. inspired authors to write stories D. caused people to have nightmares
What is B. captured people’s imaginations
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Traditionally, balloons are made in the shape of an upside down teardrop. Balloon manufacturers have become very creative. Which word could BEST be used to join these sentences? A. actually B. although C. but D. meanwhile
What is C. but
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How does the poet create a sense of activity in the poem? A. She compares the bridge to an eye. B. She avoids introducing too many characters in the poem. C. She uses strong, descriptive words. D. She keeps the length of each line fairly short.
What is C. She uses strong, descriptive words.
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An excerpt from a book titled Staying Calm Under Pressure would provide the strongest support for which section of the essay? A. “Teaching Good Sportsmanship” B. “Knowing Rules” C. “Managing Frustration” D. “Taking Responsibility”
What is C. “Managing Frustration”
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Some of the better known lands includes Tomorrowland, Adventureland, and Main Street. What is the correct way to re-write part of the sentence? A. Some of the better-known land include B. Some of the better-known land includes C. Some of the better-known lands include D. Some of the better-known lands includes
What is C. Some of the better-known lands include
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How should sentence 8 from The Leaning Tower best be rewritten to give the reader more information? A. It was a poor location because the soil was sandy and soft. B. It was the wrong place to build. C. It was not a good place to choose because it was a poor choice. D. It was an unfortunate decision.
What is A. It was a poor location because the soil was sandy and soft.
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Following the publication of Little Women, life for the Alcotts was easier. They could pay their bills and even buy a few luxuries. Which word could BEST be used to begin the second sentence? A. finally B. but C. eventually D. although
What is A. finally
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What is the purpose of the metaphors used throughout the poem? A. to explain the many uses of water B. to help the reader visualize certain ideas C. to avoid the need for characters D. to show the reader that water is a symbol of life
What is B. to help the reader visualize certain ideas
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All of these are ways to judge a movie EXCEPT A. How much money it made B. The number of tickets sold C. The year it was made D. How the AFI ranks it
What is C. The year it was made
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Every part of the country has its own preferred ingredients. What is the correct way to re-write part of the sentence? A. Every part of the country has their own B. Every parts of the country has their own C. Every parts of the country has its own D. Leave as is.
What is D. Leave as is.
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Not every crossbreeding experiment is a success, though. A few have even gone very wrong. Take, for example, the actions of beekeepers in Brazil. In 1956, honey producers hit upon the idea of crossbreeding highly productive African honeybees with their European cousins found in Brazil. Which sentence is BEST added to the end of paragraph 2? A. It's not a good idea to go near a bee colony. B. Beekeepers are also called apiarists. C. There was no way to predict the behavior of this new type of bee. D. People often put honey in hot tea.
What is C. There was no way to predict the behavior of this new type of bee.
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When a worker bee reaches the age of three weeks; therefore, it begins one of its primary functions—hunting for food. Which is the best way to rewrite the sentence to form a complex sentence? A. By a worker bee reaching the age of three weeks, it begins one of its primary functions—hunting for food. B. A worker bee reaches the age of three weeks, so it begins one of its primary functions— hunting for food. C. When a worker bee reaches the age of three weeks, it begins one of its primary functions—hunting for food. D. A worker bee reaches the age of three weeks, but it begins one of its primary functions— hunting for food.
What is C. When a worker bee reaches the age of three weeks, it begins one of its primary functions—hunting for food.