(1) The Statue of Liberty is a renowned symbol of American patriotism throughout the world (Panati, Charles p.291). (2) This statue stands 152 feet tall on top of an 89 foot granite pedestal in New York Harbor. (3) It stands on Liberty Island, formerly called Bedloe's Island. (4) When people are in the harbor, they are near this marvelous symbol of liberty. (5) I saw this statue and will never forget it. (6) What they may not know is that creating the statue took many years and effort to complete.

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(7) Auguste Bartholdi, the statue's sculptor, has always respected the United States for the liberty it gave to its people. (8) It became his dream to create a gift for the U.S. to express France's friendship and admiration. (9) His dream finally came true after nine years of production.


(10) The statue was done in Paris, France. (11) Gustave Eiffel, the structural engineer who created the Eiffel Tower, worked with Bartholdi. (12) In 1875, construction of the statue began. (13) The granite pedestal was not created in France; it was built in the U.S. by Richard Morris Hunt in 1877. (14) The statue had been completed in June 1884, and in 1885, it was dismantled into 350 pieces and shipped to the U.S. in 214 crates. (15) The Statue of Liberty was finally assembled on her pedestal in 1886. (16) On October 28, 1886, President Grover Cleveland accepted the gift on behalf of the people of the United States. (17) Today, the statue's title, "Liberty Enlightening the World," is known by people all over the world.
Which sentence in the first paragraph should be removed because it does not relate to the main idea?
A.
sentence 2

B.
sentence 3

C.
sentence 4

Answer 1

C. sentence 4

Sentence 4 ("When people are in the harbor, they are near this marvelous symbol of liberty.") does not contribute directly to the main idea about the creation and significance of the Statue of Liberty. The other sentences in the paragraph focus more on its physical attributes and the effort behind its creation.

Answer 2

Read the following sentence from the passage "A Gift of Admiration."

What they may not know is that creating the statue took many years and effort to complete.

How should the sentence be revised to create a more formal tone?
A.
To many the creation of the statue was not known because it took many years and much effort to complete.

B.
What many do not know, is that creating the statue took many years and much effort to complete.

C.
Not known by them, is that the creation of the statue took lots of years and much effort to complete.

Answer 3

A. To many, the creation of the statue was not known because it took many years and much effort to complete.

This revision uses more formal language ("the creation of the statue" instead of "creating the statue") and removes the conversational phrase "what they may not know," making it more appropriate for a formal tone.

Answer 4

Read the following sentence.

Jack's words burned Anna and she cried for days.

Which of following best explains what happened when "Jack's words burned Anna"?
A.
Jack yelled at Anna.

B.
Jack's words hurt Anna's feelings.

C.
Jack's words set fire to Anna.

D.
Jack no longer wanted to be friends with Anna.

Answer 5

B. Jack's words hurt Anna's feelings.

The phrase "Jack's words burned Anna" is a metaphor indicating that Jack's words were emotionally hurtful to Anna, which is best captured by option B.

Answer 6

Identify the correct explanation of the underlined IDIOM in the sentence below.

The group members said that the homework assignment was as easy as pie.
A.
difficult to achieve

B.
enjoyable and fun

C.
quick and effortless

D.
boring and dull

Answer 7

C. quick and effortless

The idiom "as easy as pie" means that something is very simple or easy to do. Therefore, the correct explanation is that the homework assignment was considered quick and effortless.

Answer 8

Read the following paragraph.

Physical activity helps improve the overall health of individuals. It assists with circulation, increases blood flow to the brain, and can raise endorphin levels. Essentially, all of these things help reduce stress, improve mood, and can help students achieve more academically. Studies have shown that providing students with a designated time for physical activity in school can lead to better concentration, reduce disruptive behaviors, and help students achieve higher test scores in reading, math, and writing. Despite all the positives that physical education may have, only 8% of elementary schools, 6.4% of middle schools, and 5.8% of high schools provide daily physical education to their students. The National Association for Sport and Physical Education recommend students engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day; however, it is more likely that students will only engage in 16–18 minutes.

Which opinion could be generated using the evidence the author included?
A.
States should enforce stricter physical education requirements in their schools.

B.
Students should spend more time in the classroom to ensure higher achievement.

C.
Students should steer away from physical activity and spend time studying.

D.
Parents should require their children to exercise at home every day.

Answer 9

A. States should enforce stricter physical education requirements in their schools.

This opinion aligns with the evidence presented in the paragraph, which highlights the benefits of physical activity on overall health, academic achievement, and the low percentage of schools providing adequate physical education. The argument supports the need for stricter requirements to ensure students receive the physical activity they need.

Answer 10

A student is writing a research report for his eighth–grade literature class about the work of the famous American poet Emily Dickinson. The student must use sources that are credible, trustworthy, and relevant for the topic.

Which of these is most likely a credible, or trustworthy, source that is relevant for the topic?
A.
an article in a literary journal that analyzes Dickinson's poetry and its impact on later American poets

B.
a history book that contains information about the politicians that lived when Dickinson did

C.
the printed work of an American poet that is just as famous today as Dickinson was in her time

D.
printed examples of poetry written by other poets in the time that Dickinson wrote her poems

Answer 11

A. an article in a literary journal that analyzes Dickinson's poetry and its impact on later American poets

This option is the most credible and relevant source for a research report on Emily Dickinson, as it directly analyzes her poetry and discusses its significance in the context of American literature. Literary journals are typically considered trustworthy sources for literary analysis.