The Mystery and Wonder of Science
Now, there was scientific proof: The geometric black columns formed at a scorching 840-890 degrees Celsius. (paragraph 5)
Central Idea
What does the word basalt mean in paragraph 7?
black volcanic rocks
At the advice of a peer, Akim decides to add an example of descriptive imagery to sentence 15 of her story. She thinks she will have to break up the single sentence into two sentences to do so. Which is the best use of imagery in sentence 15 to enhance the story’s theme?
“As she continued walking and keeping her eyes peeled for clues, the conductor zoomed past without a word, no longer in blue overalls. ”
Walking through the rest of the cars, Detective Casey’s heels clicked along the aisle like the beat of a drum major as she kept her eyes peeled for clues. The conductor zoomed past without a word, no longer in blue overalls.
The structure looks exactly like a road trailing off into the ocean. (paragraph 1)
Other Text Details
Tell me two sentences that best reflect the author’s point of view that science is the superior way to investigate the world around us.
“While such myths make for romantic tales, only science can explain the mystery behind such natural wonders.” (paragraph 2)
“And these miraculous giant columns were not explained by the work of mythical creatures but by the scientific method and engineering advances!” (paragraph 6)
Akim would like to add the following detail to the second paragraph.
She took out her giant magnifying glass and began searching Ms. Morley’s clothes and where Ms. Morley had been sitting in the dining car for clues.
Where is the best place to insert this sentence?
after sentence 4
And these miraculous giant columns were not explained by the work of mythical creatures but by the scientific method and engineering advances! (paragraph 6)
Central Idea
What is the best statement of the author’s purpose for writing this text?
The author wants to show the superiority of interpreting our world through science.
Akim wants to make the transition from sentence 11 to sentence 12 clearer. Which change to sentence 12 shows the best transition in the action?
Later in her search, Detective Casey’s eyes widened when she noticed the lovely Lady Macaw in a coat of green and red feathers.
To name a few locations, they can also be found in Iceland and at the famous Devil’s Tower in Wyoming. (paragraph 7)
Other Text Details
What phrase in the passage provides a clue to the meaning of basalt?
“eerie, black rocks surrounding a volcanic crater” (paragraph 7)
Akim would like to revise the beginning of the passage to “hook” the reader better. What is the best revision of sentence 1 to capture a reader’s interest?
As the steam locomotive chugged peacefully along, no one suspected the turmoil that was about to occur when the train entered a long tunnel and became enveloped in complete darkness.
Which paragraph illustrates that using science to prove the origins of Giant’s Causeway was a difficult task?
Paragraph 3
What is the best statement of the central idea of this passage?
Natural wonders are best explained by science.
What is the most effective way to combine sentences 2 and 3?
As soon as the dining car came back into the sunshine, Ms. Morley shrieked, “My ruby and emerald bracelet has been stolen!”