What is the meaning of the word "bunk" as it is used in paragraph 2? (RI 8.4)
8ELA Q3 Midterm Review: The Five-Second Rule

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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a narrow shelflike bed, typically one of two or more arranged one on top of the other
to abscond or play truant from school or work
the power to restrain something, especially one's own emotions or actions
a statement that is nonsense or blatantly untrue
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the central idea of the article “The Truth Behind the Five-Second Rule Revealed”? (RI 8.2.1)
The Five-Second Rule is invalid because it takes much longer than five seconds for the bacteria to transfer to the food.
Picking up food and eating food before five seconds is causing people to become sick because of the transferred bacteria.
The Five-Second Rule is invalid because bacteria transfers to the food almost immediately, meaning it takes less than five seconds.
Researchers need to complete more studies to definitively prove whether the Five-Second Rule is valid or invalid.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the author’s main purpose in writing the article?
“The Truth Behind the Five-Second Revealed”
to present data and facts that discredit the five-second rule
to describe in detail the various attempts to debunk the five-second rule
to determine whether the five-second rule is supported by scientific research
to predict whether or not the five-second rule will remain an influence in daily life
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Part A: Reread paragraph 5. What is the author’s purpose for including this paragraph in the text? (RI 8.6.2)
It highlights that only wet food, such as watermelon, picks up bacteria.
It captures how the moisture level of the surface causes contamination.
It contrasts the difference between carpet, wool, and steel flooring.
It suggests that people should consider consuming dry foods from the floor.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Part B: Which paragraph serves the same purpose as Part A? (Paragraph 5)
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the central idea of the article “The Five-Second Rule: Microbes Can’t Count”?
Tests show that the Five Second Rule is an entertaining old wives tale that we shouldn’t take seriously.
Tests show the Five-Second rule is invalid because it takes much longer than five seconds for bacteria to be present on food.
Tests show the Five-Second Rule is invalid because, no matter the time on the floor, food picks up bacteria.
Tests show the Five-Second rule needs more study to come to a conclusion on its validity.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Part A; What is the author's purpose for this text (“The Five-Second Rule: Microbes Can’t Count”)?
The author is pointing out the fact that microbes do not have human abilities.
The author is emphasizing the scientific reason why the five-second rule is wrong.
The author is suggesting that people need to pay attention to the five-second rule.
The author is communicating her opinion that people take the five-second rule too seriously.
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