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Where would this sentence best fit in the paragraph? They stormed the Bastille in protest on July 14, 1789.
after sentence 4
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Which of the following could be inferred from the passage? A. Elizabeth Cady Stanton was an unusual woman for her era. B. Elizabeth Cady was a difficult woman to get along with. C. Elizabeth Cady Stanton did not want to have a family. D. Elizabeth Cady Stanton should not have been married
A
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From this passage, you can tell that A. Teresa loves dogs B. Teresa is angry with her parents C. Teresa's parents are unfair D. there aren't enough volunteers at the shelter
A
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What do you call the main character of a story?
protagonist
100
The students at LMS have amazing personalities!
opinion
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Where would this sentence best fit in the paragraph? This event is still commemorated each year in France in an event known as Fete da la Federation, or Bastille Day.
after sentence 5
200
Read the sentence. She not only championed the abolitionist cause, but she was also one of the great forces for women's rights in the United States. What can you infer about Elizabeth Cady Stanton's Character from this sentence?
She felt deeply for fighting injustice
200
The theme of this passage is A. parents are always unfair B. animal shelters can be lonely C. Teresa would make a responsible dog owner D. a dog is a lot of work
C
200
How would you best describe Peter?
determined and expressive
200
What type of figurative language is this? He has a clean bill of health.
idiom
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Where would this sentence best fit in the passage? The Pony Express was a very exciting idea back in the 1860s when it was founded by William Russell, Alexander Majors, and William Waddell.
At the beginning of paragraph 1
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Based on the information presented in paragraph 2, what would be a logical inference? A. Young Fredrick Douglass loved his master. B. Living in the plantation was pleasant for Fredrick. C. Douglass had to grow up without family to guide him. D. Douglass was frequently beaten.
C
300
How could Angela best be described?
She is funny, but sometimes takes the fun too far.
300
How would you describe Aaron?
calm and relaxed
300
A man who is a traffic cop gets his license suspended for unpaid parking tickets.
irony
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Paragraphs ________________ could switch places without affecting the logical coherence of the passage.
2 and 3
400
Read the sentence. Fredrick took it upon himself to learn, exchanging food for lessons from neighborhood boys. What can you infer about Fredrick Douglass's character?
He was very determined.
400
Why doesn't anyone believe Angela, even though she appears at school with bruises and crutches?
She has previously played jokes that require planning and effort.
400
In paragraph 2, the author reveals Aaron's character traits by A. telling what Aaron says B. showing what Aaron does C. using adjectives to describe Aaron D. revealing Peter's thoughts about Aaron
B
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There are 13 stripes on the American Flag.
13
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Where would this sentence best fit in paragraph 3? Legend has it that Bronco Charlie Miller was 11 years old when he rode for the Pony Express.
After Although most riders were around 20 years old, there was a rider who was in his mid-40s, and the youngest was 11 years old.
500
What can you infer from paragraph 5?
Fredrick Douglass was a highly respected and accomplished individual.
500
The theme of this story is
if you pretend too much, people won't believe you when it counts
500
Read this sentence from the story. He didn't want to look at the crowd he had just disappointed. What does this sentence tell about Peter?
Peter feels terrible about striking out
500
I applied for a server position. I am still waiting.
pun