Reading & Writing Benchmark Review

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The piano is a popular instrument classified as both a string and percussion instrument.

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The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.

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Many dog breeds work to herd sheep, protecting them from wolves and preventing them from wandering. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on this, you can infer:

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Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

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Type of text to convince someone to buy a new phone?

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persuasive

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Cause & Effect: The students were late_____the traffic jam.

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because of

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Effect in the sentence: Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.

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students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods

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Todd's brother teased him, making Todd so agitated he had tears and grunted in anger. Antonym for 'agitated'?

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calm

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Jamie shouts, "Hooray!" when she realizes it's her birthday. She's very boisterous, and her mother tells her to be calm while waiting for the cake.

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loud

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The Latin prefix sent- means feel, and the root -tient means to have. What does sentient mean?

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to have feelings

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Meaning of 'catastrophe' in the context: When snow froze into ice, it caused a disaster for the parking lot, breaking tree branches onto cars.

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A turn for the worst

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Tips for painting:

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Do it right the first time.