Which line from the poem BEST expresses the poet's opinion of the moon?
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?
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.
This question has two parts. Answer Part A, and then answer Part B.
Part A Which statement BEST expresses a theme of the story?
Part B
Which sentence from the story BEST supports the answer in Part A?
How does the section “Public Opinion” contribute to the article?
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.
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?
Part B
Which detail from the section BEST supports the answer in Part A?
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?
Which statement BEST explains the significance of Eddy Carmack’s work with drift bottles?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which sentence does NOT have an error in pronoun use?
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.
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.
Which sentence needs commas to set off parenthetical information?
(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?
I would of answered the phone if I had heard it ringing.
Which revision corrects the error in this sentence?
Which sentence uses the underlined pronoun correctly?