The Changing Landscape of California

The Changing Landscape of California: Identify the correct verb tense in the following sentence: 'California has been experiencing significant changes in its landscape over the past decade.'

• Present Simple

• Past Simple

• Present Perfect Continuous

• Future Continuous

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

The Changing Landscape of California: Choose the correct synonym for 'landscape' in the context of the passage.

• Portrait

• Scenery

• Building

• Weather

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The Changing Landscape of California: What is the main idea of a passage discussing the environmental changes in California?

• The history of California's statehood

• The cultural diversity of California

• The environmental changes affecting California

• The economic growth of California

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

The Changing Landscape of California: Which of the following sentences uses correct subject-verb agreement?

• The landscapes of California is changing rapidly.

• The landscape of California are changing rapidly.

• The landscapes of California are changing rapidly.

• The landscape of California were changing rapidly.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The Changing Landscape of California: Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: 'California's landscape is a canvas painted by nature's hand.'

• California's landscape

• A canvas painted

• Nature's hand

• Painted by nature

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The Changing Landscape of California: Which word best completes the sentence? 'The _______ of California's landscape is evident in its diverse ecosystems.'

• beauty

• ugliness

• monotony

• simplicity

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The Changing Landscape of California: What literary device is used in the sentence 'The mountains stood as silent sentinels over the valley'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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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

The Changing Landscape of California: Choose the correct antonym for 'changing' in the context of the passage.

• Static

• Dynamic

• Evolving

• Fluctuating

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The Changing Landscape of California: Which sentence is an example of passive voice?

• The landscape of California changes every year.

• Every year, changes occur in the landscape of California.

• The landscape of California is changed by natural forces.

• Natural forces change the landscape of California.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

The Changing Landscape of California: What is the effect of using descriptive language in a passage about California's landscape?

• It makes the passage more boring.

• It helps readers visualize the landscape.

• It confuses the readers.

• It shortens the passage.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5