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We _____ to visit the middle school soon.

• am going

• is going

• are going

• was going

We saw the school band. Later we watched a basketball game.

• Later we watched a basketball game before seeing the school band.

• Even though we saw the school band, we watched a basketball game.

• After seeing the school band, we watched a basketball game.

• We saw the school band while we watched a basketball game.

The thought of leaving behind my old classroom and entering a new one makes some kids nervous. For me, it's like opening a giant present filled with surprises! Sure, there might be bigger backpacks and harder classes, but that's part of the fun. What I'm most excited about is trying new things. Middle school allows students to join cool clubs and activities. I can build robots, play an instrument in the band, or join a sports team! I can't wait to discover hidden talents and meet other kids who love the same things I do.

Choose the sentence that gives the best conclusion for the opinion essay.

• Joining the band or a sports team sounds exciting.

• I will miss my time in elementary school.

• Middle school is going to be a scary place.

• Bring on the middle school adventure.

The thought of leaving behind my old classroom and entering a new one makes some kids nervous. For me, it's like opening a giant present filled with surprises! Sure, there might be bigger backpacks and harder classes, but that's part of the fun. What I'm most excited about is trying new things. Middle school allows students to join cool clubs and activities. ​ (a)   I can build robots, play an instrument in the band, or join a sports team! I can't wait to discover hidden talents and meet other kids who love the same things I do.

• For instance,
• Meanwhile,
• However,
• Furthermore,

The trip to the middle school was meant to tantalize with what they will be doing in two years.

• ignore

• tease

• push

• race