MP4 Exam Review

The scientist warned about the dangers of dumping chemicals into the river, fearing they could cause malignant effects on the local wildlife.

Define the word malignant.

• Malignant means beneficial or helpful.
• Malignant means harmful or dangerous, especially in a way that can cause serious damage.
• Malignant refers to a benign condition.
• Malignant indicates a temporary issue.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

• The hikers had to traverse a rocky mountain trail to reach the campsite before dark.

• Define the word traverse.

• to climb a mountain
• to travel across or through
• to rest at a campsite
• to navigate through a forest

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The surfers waited patiently for the perfect breakers to ride toward the shore.

Define the breakers.

• Breakers are clouds that indicate a storm is coming.
• Breakers are underwater currents that pull surfers out to sea.
• Breakers are calm waters ideal for swimming.
• Breakers are foaming waves near land.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

After a long day at school, she found peace through ten minutes of quiet meditation.

Define meditation.

• Meditation is a form of exercise that builds physical strength.
• Meditation is a type of sleep that helps with rest.
• Meditation is the act of focusing the mind in deep concentration.

• Meditation is a social activity that involves group discussions.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During the flood, several cars were completely submerged under water.

Define submerged.

• Floating on the surface of the water.
• Dry and unaffected by water.
• Partially covered in water.
• Completely covered or immersed in water.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Match the following.

• A direct quote

• Works Cited Page

• A one-sentence "claim" of the topic

• In-text Citation

• Evidence that backs up the thesis

• Supporting Detail

• A list of sources referenced in the work

• Thesis Statement

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Reorder the following.

• construct a thesis statement

• revise and proofread

• write a rough draft

• brainstorm

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A research paper involves an extensive process.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Plagiarism is ONLY copying an author's ideas word-for-word.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

A thesis statement should NEVER begin with "The purpose of this paper is...".

• True

• False