Move one of the details to the box that shows how the author conveys point of view in the passage.
There are some steps people can take to adapt to DST. __________________________________________________________________________________________
DST does not necessarily lead to lower energy consumption. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Some research suggests that increased electricity use in the morning cancels out decreased energy use in the evening.
Experts also recommend taking a daily nap, as long as it is not too close to bedtime.
In essence, we gain an hour in the fall and lose an hour in the spring.
Franklin realized that in some seasons, people wasted several hours of sunlight while they slept.
This helps us maximize winter's minimal hours of daylight.
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Choose the best option to fill in the blank.
Cooking is an important life skill that everyone needs to learn to be independent. ______________ , schools should require that students take a basic cooking class. The instructor of the cooking class would teach students how to be safe while cooking in the kitchen. ________________ , students would learn about nutrition and healthy eating habits.
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In addition
For example
Meanwhile
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heart rate drops
As they get ready
Before they do this
bodies change significantly
an extended period of time
Prior to hibernating
an incredibly long time
insides can adapt
up to seven months
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Read the paragraph from a student's draft of a personal essay. Choose the phrase from each drop-down menu that BEST maintains the tone of the paragraph.
My neighbor, Mrs. Allen, is the person I admire most. Whenever one of the kids on our street scrapes a knee or twists an ankle while playing, Mrs. Allen ______________________ . Not only that, but Mrs. Allen always greets everyone with a bright, warm smile. She ___________________________ on her front porch for anyone in need. Often, kids will stop by to share news about their school days and parents will visit to seek her thoughtful advice. Someday, I hope to become a kind neighbor who people can count on just like Mrs. Allen.
Other Answer Choices:
does what is right
can be found
provides medical assistance
shows tender care
offers a listening ear
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Read the paragraph. Choose the correct pronoun from each drop-down menu to complete the paragraph.
My twin brother and ______ work at a nearby swimming pool teaching swimming lessons to younger children. _________ are beginning swimmers, which makes ________ job exciting. The swimmers like it when the coaches play games and give exciting demonstrations. At the end of the summer, the swimmers gave a "favorite coach" award to my brother and _______ .
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our
Them
They
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me
his
Which line from the poem BEST expresses the poet's opinion of the moon?
Upon the world below.
Her lips of amber never part;
And what a privilege to be
Her dimities of blue.
The moon has changed from crescent to full
The moon looks different depending on the season.
Items in the sky are like clothes that the moon puts on.
Before the moon appears at night the sky seems empty.
Objects in the sky should feel honored to be near the moon.
The moon was but a chin of gold
A night or two ago,
And now she turns her perfect face
Upon the world below
And what a privilege to be
But the remotest star!
For certainly her way might pass
Beside your twinkling door.
Her bonnet is the dirmament,
The universe her shoe,
The stars the trinkets at her belt,
Her dimities of blue.
Selected-Response
"Just until I find it," he said, "and you're part of my search team."
Based on this sentence from the story, what can the reader conclude about Grandpa?
He is strict.
He is sensitive.
He is organized.
He is determined.
What is the MAIN purpose of this paragraph from the story?
I followed Grandpa into the double garage that was his workshop. Tidy shelving, cupboards, and tool benches lined the perimeter. It did not resemble our garage, which was like a huge junk drawer with just enough space carved out for one car.
A. It teaches Maura the importance of being orderly
B. It identifies Grandpa’s workshop as the main setting of the story.
C. It contrasts the organizational styles of Grandpa and Maura’s parents
D. It suggests that Maura’s mother inherited her habits from her father.
This question has two parts. Answer Part A, and then answer Part B.
Part A Which statement BEST expresses a theme of the story?
A. Being kind to others is its own reward.
B. Growing up is a challenge for everyone.
C. Spending time with others can ease feelings of loneliness
D. Working hard when faced with difficulties can lead to success.
Part B
Which sentence from the story BEST supports the answer in Part A?
A. We took the metal detector to the edge of the pasture, and Grandpa held the contraption out in front of him.
B. I took the shovel and dug while Grandpa searched the upturned soil and fished out a penny
C. In the first few hours, we only managed to find coins, rusty nails, and an old fork
D. They all looked better than that hair clip had, so maybe there was potential for them after all.
How does the section “Public Opinion” contribute to the article?
A. It shows that DST is no longer controversial.
B. It suggests that DST does not meet its goals.
C. It provides a balanced report of both perspectives.
D. It helps readers adjust to losing an hour each spring.
Which conclusion about DST can the reader draw based on this detail from the article?
In the United States, all states except Hawaii and most of Arizona participate in DST.
A. Each state has the option of participating in DST.
B. In the South, DST has proven to be less effective.
C. The government is considering changing DST rules.
D. DST is only controversial in the western United States
This question has two parts. Answer Part A, and then answer Part B.
Part A How does the section “Clues from the Past” BEST contribute to the author’s development of ideas?
A. It provides a scientific explanation for why drift bottle notes become damaged over time.
B. It suggests that the older the drift bottle is the more money it can be worth to collectors.
C. It reveals why it can be exciting and rewarding to solve the mystery of a drift bottle.
D. It explains why many ship captains tossed bottles overboard hundreds of years ago.
Part B
Which detail from the section BEST supports the answer in Part A?
A. When Illman got home, she removed the paper from the bottle and gently unrolled the paper.
B. Anderson told her that indeed there had been a German ship named the Paula.
C. The note inside this bottle asked the finder to report where it was discovered.
D. As of 2019, Illman holds the record for the oldest message in a bottle ever found.
Read the sentences from the passage.
Illman and her husband could decode some of the handwriting. They could read the date June 12, but the year was impossible to read.
Which statement BEST defines the meaning of the word decode as it is used in the sentences?
A. to create a new copy of
B. to transfer to another place
C. to recognize and understand
D. to change into something different
Which statement BEST explains the significance of Eddy Carmack’s work with drift bottles?
A. Carmack continued the work of scientists who had attempted to solve the mysteries in ship captains’ logbooks.
B. Carmack organized a bottle project that provides useful information to scientists about climate and pollution.
C. Carmack developed a method to seal drift bottles to protect their contents from leaks and water damage.
D. Carmack encouraged people who find drift bottles to write down details about when and where they found them.
Read the draft of a letter to the school newspaper.
Dear Editor,
1 I appreciate the article you printed in the March newspaper about school clubs and extracurriculars. 2 It is important to highlight ways students can become more involved in school activities. 3 Not everyone is tuned in to whatever’s going on, right? 4 Your proposal, to host an open house for clubs and extracurriculars, makes a lot of sense. 5 That way, students are not depending on sheer luck or knowing the “right” person to get into a club or activity. 6 Students can see what’s available, talk to others who are involved, and then decide for themselves if they want to join.
Which revision would maintain the formal style of the letter?
A. Change sentence 1 to “I support your March article about clubs and extracurricular activities.”
B. Change sentence 2 to “It is really important to show students ways they can do more things at school.”
C. Change sentence 3 to “Not all students are fully aware of the range of activities they can join.”
D. Change sentence 4 to “Your open house proposal of an open house for clubs is a very good idea.”
Read the draft of a student’s letter to the city council.
Dear Council Members, My friends and I are excited about the new bike trail being built from Old Bridge Park to downtown. However, we noticed on the map for the proposed route that the bike trail will stop on North Ferguson, a couple blocks short of Main Street. We would like to ask you to consider extending the bike trail all the way to Main Street. Main Street has more stores and bus routes, and it is many people’s destination when they go downtown. Having the bike trail extend farther would provide a safe path for people who need to catch a bus or do other activities on Main Street.
Which sentence BEST concludes the letter?
A. I think we all know what is the right thing to do for the citizens of our city.
B. I hope that you will seriously consider this request and reach out to the community for more input
C. I wonder if you have really imagined how difficult it will be to get to Main Street with no bike trail?
D. I thank you in advance for agreeing to my proposal and extending the bike trail another two blocks.
Read the paragraph from a student’s informational essay.
1 No one knows for certain who first came up with the idea to invent an automobile. 2 It is possible that this person was actually the famous artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci. 3 We know from early drawings that he was the first guy on the planet to think something could be used to take people from place to place. 4 Throughout history, many people have had ideas about transportation. 5 However, the first true automobile was invented by a man named Karl Benz in 1885 or 1886.
Which revision of sentence 3 BEST maintains the formal style of the paragraph?
A. Some of his early sketches led experts to think da Vinci was the first person to imagine a vehicle that could transport people.
B. Based on his sketches from a long, long time ago, da Vinci knew that people could use some kind of vehicle.
C. Experts saw da Vinci’s mega-famous sketches and realized he was the first person to find a way for people to get wherever they wanted to go.
D. You can tell from da Vinci’s sketches that he had a gut feeling about inventing a better way for people to get around.
Read the draft of a student’s narrative.
After several weeks of rehearsals, it was finally time for opening night of the school play. As the minutes crept closer to showtime, the whole cast of the play became more and more nervous. Despite this, our theater teacher, Mr. Collins, remained calm. A few minutes before the play was about to begin, he gathered all of us backstage. He shared words of encouragement with us.
Which revision of the underlined sentence BEST uses dialogue to improve the narrative?
A. “The play will begin in just a few moments, so be sure you are ready to take your place onstage!” Mr. Collins announced proudly.
B. “I am glad you are all here on time. Remember that we will need to meet again before tomorrow’s show,” Mr. Collins said to all of us.
C. “I am so proud of how hard you all have worked to prepare for tonight. Let’s have a great show!” Mr. Collins said with a smile.
D. “After we take our final bows, please thank your friends and family who are here tonight to see the play,” Mr. Collins said cheerfully.
Read the paragraph from a student’s report about sunflower sea stars.
1 Sea stars are invertebrates that are commonly known as starfish. 2 Though most of these creatures have five arms, the sunflower sea star has 15 to 24 arms. 3 The sunflower sea star is the largest and one of the fastest of all sea stars. 4 It is found in the eastern Pacific Ocean from Unalaska Island, Alaska, to Baja California. 5 Sea stars are known for their ability to regenerate their limbs, and some can even regenerate their entire bodies. 6 Other invertebrates include jellyfish and earthworms.
Which revision should the student make to improve the paragraph?
A. Move sentence 1 to the end of the paragraph.
B. Add information about jellyfish to sentence 2.
C. Combine sentences 4 and 5 into one sentence.
D. Remove sentence 6 to eliminate irrelevant information.
Taia is conducting research on the 1936 Olympic Games, but her research questions are drawing limited results. Which research question would provide the MOST information about this topic?
A. Which city hosted the 1936 Olympics?
B. What were some highlights of the 1936 Olympics?
C. Which countries participated in the 1936 Olympics?
D. How many medals were awarded at the 1936 Olympics?
When people hear about hibernation, they may think the concept applies only to some bears. However, other animals hibernate as well including the fat-tailed dwarf lemur of Madagascar. The animal sleeps for _______________________ during the winter. Lemurs can hibernate this long because their _____________________ , allowing them to rest. _________________________ lemurs must eat a great amount of food and store fat to survive.
Which sentence does NOT have an error in pronoun use?
A. Caleb is six years older than I.
B. Our aunt visited Kiana and I yesterday
C. Who did Amelia share her lunch with today?
D. Did Damian or me score the highest grades in class?
What is the BEST way to combine the sentences to make the relationship between the ideas clear?
Eve went to a hockey game tonight. It was her first hockey game. She went with her parents. She was impressed by the speed of the players. She was also impressed by the skill of the players.
A. Along with her parents, Eve went to her first hockey game where the speed of the players and their skill impressed her.
B. The speed and skill of the players impressed Eve when she attended her first hockey game tonight along with her parents.
C. Because she had never seen a hockey game before, Eve was impressed by the speed and skill of the players, and so were her parents.
D. Having never seen a hockey game until tonight with her parents, Eve was impressed by the speed of the players and the skill of the players.
Which sentence could be added to the end of the paragraph to BEST maintain a consistent style?
Like humans, animals need to visit their doctors regularly. Veterinarians provide regular shots that keep pets healthy. Veterinarians also check pets’ teeth, just like dentists do, to make sure they have no dangerous plaque. Veterinarians can even provide grooming services to keep your pets’ nails at a comfortable length.
A. I always take my pet to the vet to make sure it is healthy
B. If you take your pet to the vet, be ready to have an active, happy pet!
C. With regular visits to the veterinarian, pets can enjoy long and healthy lives.
D. Provided one visits with veterinarians quite regularly, pets will maintain their health.
Which sentence needs commas to set off parenthetical information?
A. Jon Molinar who attended our middle school is a professional hockey player.
B. I am the student who works in the office before school and during fifth period.
C. The person who wrote the poem for the yearbook is my friend Miguel Weaver.
D. We need a volunteer who is willing to create posters advertising the spelling bee.
(1) In the last 1800's, when he was traveling by train, the artist Claude Monet saw the town of Givemy, France. (2) He decided to try to live there. (3) He eventually bought a house, and he spent years growing colorful gardens, which inspired his paintings. (4) He also worked on creating a beautiful pond filled with waterlilies. (5) I often painted very large landscapes of what I saw outdoors. (6) Many of Monet's works are on display in museums around the world.
Which sentence contains an incorrect pronoun?
A. sentence 2
B. sentence 3
C. sentence 4
D. sentence 5
I would of answered the phone if I had heard it ringing.
Which revision corrects the error in this sentence?
A. I would have answered the phone if I had heard it ringing.
B. Hearing it ringing, I would have answered the phone.
C. I would of answered the phone if I had been hearing it ringing.
D. If I had heard it ringing, I'd of answered the phone.
Which sentence uses the underlined pronoun correctly?
A. Has Max itself looked at the directions to the party?
B. It as clear that the council members herself supported the plan.
C. Have you seen the homework assignment ourselves?
D. It might be fun for the kids to make the cupcakes themselves.
