Revising Practice 10.16.23

The management team of the Houston Astros is planning to design a roller coaster for their fans. During their discussion, one of them writes the sentence, "Science and a lot of other things are needed to design a fun and working roller coaster." They realize they need a more effective controlling idea for their project. Which sentence should they use instead to effectively state the controlling idea of their project?

• A significant amount of knowledge is needed to understand how the best roller coasters work.

• Hard work, science, and a variety of other skills are needed to design popular roller coasters.

• Roller coasters need to be fun, so the scientists who design and build them must have knowledge about amusement parks.

• Designing an exciting roller-coaster ride involves imagination and creativity, but it also requires the application of science.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence effectively states the controlling idea by emphasizing that designing a roller coaster involves both imagination and creativity, as well as the application of science. This sentence captures the essence of the project, which is to create a fun and working roller coaster for the Houston Astros' fans.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

(16) Speed alone is not enough for a fantastic basketball game. (17) Coach Oscar often adds strategies and tactics to the game. (18) However, basketball games must be fair as well as exciting. (19) Jordan's favorite game of the Houston Rockets had a lead that was over 20 points. (20) Skill and strategy are key factors in determining how far coaches like Raul can push the limits of a game. (21) Will Miguel and Brandon have enough speed to complete the play?

Which statement is unrelated and should be deleted?

• Statement 16

• Statement 18

• Statement 19

• Statement 20

Answer explanation

Statement 19 is extraneous because it discusses Jordan's favorite game of the Houston Rockets and their lead, which is unrelated to the main topic of the paragraph. The other statements focus on the importance of speed, strategy, and fairness in basketball games.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Miguel, John, and Zoe are part of the marketing team at a popular shoe company, working on a new product launch. Miguel writes the sentence, "Marketers aim to set new records with each new campaign they create because that is their objective." Which revision MOST improves this sentence?

• Marketers aim to set new records with each new campaign they create.

• Marketers have an objective to set new records that they aim for when creating each new product launch.

• Marketers set new records to aim for them with each new product launch.

• Marketers aim to set new records because that is their objective with each new product launch.

Answer explanation

The best revision is 'Marketers have an objective to set new records that they aim for when creating each new product launch.' because it clarifies the marketers' goal and connects it to the context of a product launch. The other options either lack context, are redundant, or have awkward phrasing.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which word is a more precise replacement for good in the sentence: "Excited cheers fill the room as the short but good Houston Rockets game comes to an end."?

• thrilling

• beneficial

• friendly

• favorable

Answer explanation

In the context of the sentence, the word 'good' is used to describe the quality of the Houston Rockets game. Among the given options, 'thrilling' is the most precise word to replace 'good' as it conveys the excitement and enjoyment of the game, which is supported by the excited cheers mentioned in the sentence.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which transition should replace Meanwhile in this sentence?

(1) Meanwhile, too much ink on a manga page can cause smudging.

• For example

• At least

• Finally

• And so

Answer explanation

In the given question, the sentence is discussing the effect of too much ink on a manga page. The transition 'For example' is the most appropriate choice as it introduces an instance or illustration of the point being made. The other options do not fit the context as they imply different relationships between ideas.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E