Midterm Review

A student is writing a science report for class about the planet Venus. The student wants to revise the draft to include a better introduction to the topic. Choose the sentence that would best introduce the topic.

• Venus is often called Earth's "twin" because it is very similar to Earth in terms of size, mass, and composition.

• We have had eight successful attempts to land on Venus.

• No robot has ever been on Venus.

• Venus has qualities that are similar to Earth's

A student is writing an essay about the Great Pyramid of Giza. The student wants to revise the essay to include a conclusion. Choose the paragraph that would best conclude the student's essay.

• While the Great Pyramid of Giza is the most famous pyramid in Giza, it is not the only one that leans. Two others are located within the complex.

• In 2020, workers launched a project to preserve the Great Pyramid of Giza. While they were not able to completely protect it, they were able to lessen impacts.

• The original purpose of the Great Pyramid of Giza was to show Khufu's power and strength. Over time, it has had several different purposes including educating and inspiring modern architecture.

Which statement supports the topic sentence? The Prime Minister of Great Britain is a leadership position of great importance, and this position carries with it many important jobs.

• When in office, the Prime Minister and his family make their home in 10 Downing Street.

• Robert Walpole was the first Prime Minister of Great Britain.

• 10 Downing Street has a private bowling alley, swimming pool, and movie theatre.

• Part of the Prime Minister's job is to protect Great Britain.

How are Preston's life events presented differently in the texts? https://bit.ly/41gaKRe https://bit.ly/3VhY48D

• “Father’s Day with Preston” focuses on Preston as an adult, while the biography contains information on his life as a child.

• “Father’s Day with Preston” focuses on Preston’s ability to perform with his trumpet, while the biography focuses on his experiences with an orchestra.

• “Father’s Day with Preston” explains that jazz promotes good listening skills, while the biography mentions only his schooling.

• “Father’s Day with Preston” shows Preston as a classical musician, while the biography only shows Preston as a jazz musician.

https://bit.ly/3VhY48D How does the first paragraph of "Jamal Preston" contribute to the text?

• It explains how Preston for his start.

• It tells about the instrument Preston played.

• It describes the type of music Preston mainly played.

• It encourages readers to play an instrument.

Read this sentence: "He likes exposing his children to different cultures around the world by trying different types of foods." What does exposing mean as it is used in the sentence?

• attempting to support someone as they grow

• helping someone experience something

• appreciating differences in people and places

• asking someone along for company

https://bit.ly/3VhY48D How does the author of “Jamal Preston” introduce the idea that Preston could play different types of music extremely well?

• by discussing how he shined as a trumpet player at a very young age

• by explaining his many accomplishments in writing, producing, and education

• by listing the names of famous people that he played with

• by mentioning he became the first to win Grammy Awards for both jazz and classical music

https://bit.ly/41gaKRe Which sentence from the text best supports the central idea of "Father's Day with Preston"?

• Yesterday was Father’s Day, and I took my father to see Jamal Preston play at Grand City Theater.

• He likes exposing his children to other cultures by trying different types of food.

• He plays the piano, and dreams of the day he and I will play “Sweet Georgia Brown” together.

• I cannot describe what it is like to listen to Marsalis play the trumpet.

https://bit.ly/41gaKRe What is the central idea of "Father’s Day with Preston"?

• The narrator and his father wish they could both learn how to play the trumpet together and perform in a concert.

• The narrator wishes his father was more like Preston and was a famous musician.

• The narrator wants to learn how to play the trumpet better and be a great musician like Preston.

• The narrator and his father share an appreciation for the music of Preston and enjoy outings together to learn new things.

https://bit.ly/41gaKRe Which sentence from "Father’s Day with Preston" suggests the idea Preston wants his family to have an appreciation of other people?

• He likes exposing his children to other cultures by trying different types of food.

• Preston also talked about how playing jazz encourages patience and good listening skills.

• I have been playing trumpet for three years now, and my father has been my biggest supporter.

• I cannot describe what it is like to listen to Preston play the trumpet.