ELPAC Listening and Writing Practice

What is pollution?

• Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, which can cause adverse effects on living organisms and the ecosystem.

• Pollution is the process of cleaning the environment to remove harmful substances.

• Pollution refers to the natural process of recycling waste materials in the ecosystem.

• Pollution is the increase of beneficial substances in the environment that promote health.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the significance of following directions in a classroom setting?

• It allows students to express their creativity freely.

• Following directions ensures that tasks are completed correctly and efficiently, promoting a productive learning environment.

• It encourages students to ignore rules and think independently.

• It helps teachers maintain control over the classroom without engaging students.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does it mean to set up a school event?

• Organizing and preparing for activities such as fundraisers, dances, or educational fairs.

• Planning a vacation for students and teachers.

• Creating a schedule for school classes and exams.

• Decorating the school for holidays and celebrations.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How can students demonstrate understanding of a topic?

• By memorizing facts and figures

• By explaining concepts, answering questions, and applying knowledge to new situations

• By avoiding participation in discussions

• By relying solely on textbooks

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does it mean to combine sentences?

• Combining sentences involves merging two or more sentences into a single sentence to improve clarity and flow.

• Combining sentences means to separate them for better understanding.

• Combining sentences is the process of making sentences longer without changing their meaning.

• Combining sentences refers to the act of deleting unnecessary words from a sentence.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

• To connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to create more complex and varied sentence structures.

• To provide a pause in a sentence for emphasis.

• To replace nouns and pronouns in a sentence.

• To indicate the time of an action in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Why is it important to practice writing skills?

• It helps students express their thoughts clearly.

• It allows students to avoid reading assignments.

• It makes students better at math.

• It reduces the need for communication.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

How can reducing car usage impact pollution levels?

• It can increase the amount of harmful emissions released into the air.

• It can decrease the amount of harmful emissions released into the air, thereby reducing air pollution.

• It has no effect on pollution levels.

• It can lead to more traffic congestion and higher pollution levels.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What are some sources of pollution?

• Vehicles

• Household cleaning products

• Solar panels

• Organic gardening

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

• A sentence that contains a dependent clause and an independent clause.

• A sentence that is always long and complex.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A