What is the text mainly about?
Elpac High School Reading Practice

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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Margaret Anderson
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14 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
the planets that orbit the sun
why an object in the solar system is not a planet
what the features of the solar system are
the purpose of the International Astronomical Union
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the text, what happened in 2006?
Astronomers defined the requirements for an object to be called a planet.
Astronomers discovered that Pluto had pushed nearby objects out of its path.
Pluto was struck by a dwarf planet.
Pluto's shape changed significantly.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the author write "In other words"?
to point out a difference between two concepts
to introduce a new concept
to argue against a concept
to clarify a concept
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
First, read the definition of the word certain.
certain adj. v. 1. confident, 2. guaranteed, 3. particular, 4. constant
Then read this sentence from paragraph 1.
Each loop of soft tissue within the semicircular canals give a certain piece of information of the body's movement.
What definition best matches the meaning of the word certain as it is used in the sentence?
confident
guaranteed
particular
constant
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when the cilia move?
The head turns.
The inner ear changes shape.
A nerve signal is sent to the brain.
Air moves through the loops of the semicircular canals.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What would most likely signal a problem with a person's semicircular canals?
The person's outer ear is swollen.
The person feels unsteady when moving.
The person cannot turn their head.
The person yawns frequently.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the essay?
to convince students to cook more at home
to convince students to eat healthier foods
to convince school leaders to change the breakfast and lunch menus
to convince school leaders to offer cooking classes
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