READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE: On June 3, 1965, Major Edward White made history with a 6000 mile walk in space. With his 27 foot umbilical cord, he traveled at speeds of 17,500 miles per hour with little sensation of speed and no sensation of falling. Without his pressurized suit, Major White’s blood would have boiled, and he would have lost consciousness instantly. Major White was born in San Antonio, Texas, graduated from West Point, and before becoming an astronaut, he was a test pilot. INFER: An inference drawn from this passage is -

Speeds in space don't affect a person.

Previous training didn't help prepare major White for his space walk.

His space suit was of little importance.

Major White was quite tired from his 6,000 mile walk.

READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE: Inventors record their inventions with the U.S. government. The inventors hope that someone will buy their bright ideas. But some inventions are so strange that no one wants them. The government files show inventions for flying fire escapes. There are eyeglasses for chickens. There is even an alarm clock that hits you on the head with a piece of wood. INFER: The reader can infer that the inventions mentioned in the paragraph-

were turned down by the government

Which of the following is an EFFECTIVE thesis?

English is the best subject because it is the most fun class and students learn more in that class than any other.

English is the best class because I really like it.

English is the best class because Mr. Garcia and Ms. Smith teach it.

I think English is the best class since that is the class which I get to see most of my friends.

What does the "Theme" in literature mean?

Theme is the message the writer is trying to share with the reader.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses punctuation with dialogue.

Marisela turned to Jacob and said, “I have to go home right after school today, so I can’t go to rehearsal.”

Fran was frustrated “I don’t care about the band uniforms changing. I’ll wear what they give me to wear!”.

“How should we design the display board for our presentation” John asked his partner. “Our presentation is tomorrow, after all.”

Robert shouted to the rooftops! “Yes. I did it. I won the closest debate this school has ever had”

We went to the basketball, and had dinner afterwards. Choose the best answer to correct the sentence above.

We went to the basketball game, and we had dinner afterwards.

We went to the basketball game and had dinner afterwards.

We went to the basketball game and we had dinner afterwards.

Which words indicate that a passage is structured in cause and effect?

consequently, effect, cause, because, therefore, so

next, first, finally, then, second, followed by, after

the question is, problem, one answer is, solution

different from, similar to, on the other hand, compared with, as well as

Which words indicate that a passage is structured in chronological order?

next, first, finally, then, second, followed by, after

consequently, effect, cause, because, therefore, so

the question is, problem, one answer is, solution

different from, similar to, on the other hand, compared with, as well as

Which words indicate that a passage is structured in compare and contrast?

different from, similar to, on the other hand, compared with, as well as

consequently, effect, cause, because, therefore, so

next, first, finally, then, second, followed by, after

the question is, problem, one answer is, solution

Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

I don't think my dad's hat will fit me.

I dont think my dads hat will fit me.

I don't think my dads hat will fit me.

I don't think my dads' hat will fit me.

Although many people think a koala is a bear, it is not. The koala is a type of mammal called a marsupial. A kangaroo is also a marsupial. These mammals carry their babies in a pouch. The kangaroo’s pouch is on her stomach, but the koala’s pouch is on her back. Both feed their babies milk and keep them secure in their pouch until they are strong enough to survive on their own. What is the main idea?

The kangaroo and koala are mostly alike but have some differences.

The kangaroo is nothing like the koala.

The kangaroo and koala are exactly alike.

What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 12?

Realizing that she hadn’t recovered from her previous race, she slowed her pace to a jog

She realized that she hadn’t recovered from her previous race, her pace slowed to a jog.

Realizing that she hadn’t recovered from her previous race, a jog was all she could slow her pace to.

She realized that she hadn’t recovered from the pace of her previous race, which slowed to a jog.

Sofia wants to add a quotation after sentence 25 to support the idea that she is trying to convey. Which of the following could best accomplish this goal?

“She was in front of me the whole race, so she deserved to finish in front of me no matter what it took,” Vogel later commented.

“I remember moving to her position,” Vogel recalled after the event. “[McMath] was doing the best she could to keep her body upright.”

“We are a little bit of a minority being distance runners,” Vogel shared sometime later. “I think we all have an instant connection.”

Vogel quietly commented at a later time, “At the time, all I was thinking was that she fell so I probably should pick her up.”

Which of the following could replace sentence 28 and provide a more effective transition between the fourth paragraph (sentences 20–27) and the fifth paragraph (sentences 28–32)?

In the days that followed, both girls were inundated with calls from the media.

Overall, the girls thought they would eventually have to talk to members of the media.

In conclusion, the media wanted a story, and they were going to get it no matter what it took.

However, the girls were soon being interviewed over the phone and on national television.

Sofia would like to add a quotation to the end of her paper to help bring it to an effective conclusion. Which of the following would be the most effective for her to add?

Looking back at the day that she both won a gold medal and came in last place, Vogel said, “I got more attention for helping Arden than for winning at state, but I don’t mind. Sportsmanship is a much bigger deal than winning a race.”

Interestingly, Vogel has been reported to have once said to a reporter, “I was just worried about getting Arden across the finish line and not hurting her.”

“It definitely caught me off guard,” Vogel said of the attention after the race. “I was expecting the first week of my summer to be pretty relaxed. I was looking forward to getting away. All I could think was, ‘You’ve got to be kidding me.’”

One day Vogel was heard to have said to a group of people who were listening, “When I hear words like that I think of Harriet Tubman and saving people’s lives. I don’t consider myself a hero.”

What change needs to be made in sentence 1?

Change Literature to literature

What change should be made in sentence 10?

Change was enclosed to were enclosed

Change to make to this was supposed to make

What is the correct way to write sentence 19?

It attempted one shallow takeoff after another, each time banging itself against the glass.

Attempting one shallow takeoff after another and each time banging itself against the glass.

It attempted one shallow takeoff after another. Each time banging itself against the glass.

Attempting one shallow takeoff after another. Each time it banged itself against the glass.

How should sentence 36 be changed?

Change dissimilar to dissimular

Load the laundry into the washing machine and close the door tightly. Make sure not to overload the machine. Next, slide open the detergent drawer, add detergent, and then slide the drawer shut. Select the wash setting (whites or darks), temperature (hot, warm, or cold), and load size (small, medium, or large). Then press the start button. The washing machine will stop automatically when the wash cycle is complete. What is the author's purpose for writing this selection?

to teach readers how to operate a washing machine

to inform readers of the benefits of using different temperature setting

to convince readers to take better care of their clothes

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work is its...

theme

personification

author's purpose

tone

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The author's attitude conveyed by a piece of literature is...

theme

tone

author's purpose

main idea

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The frog fell flat as it flew across the frozen lake. This is an example of...

allusion

metaphor

alliteration

simile

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

"He was a Good Samaritan when he helped the lady start her car." This is an example of...

alliteration

allusion

similie

personification

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence uses except or accept correctly?

Everyone accept Jim went to the park.

The movie was great except for the ending.

Lei could not except the fact that she was moving.

All of the basketball hoops accept one had a torn net.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence uses its or it’s correctly?

The bullfrog let out it’s loud croak.

How do you know its a good presentation?

Did the forecast say it’s supposed to rain?

Be careful when its foggy outside.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence shows correct comma usage?

The group, although excited, to be traveling stood quietly in line.

Marcus, one of the new students, tries hard to impress the team.

Jess one of my cousins from Seattle, is coming to visit today.

Their boots which had gotten wet, were by the door.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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