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(1) There is definitely a correct manner in which to give gifts. (2) Sure, you might be thinking that all you have to do is go to a store, buy the perfect present, and wrap it. (3) If that's all you do, then you are forgetting the real importance of gift–giving.
(4) The first thing you should do is to consider the person who is getting the thing. (5) Is this a person to whom you'd like to share an important message? (6) If so, consider giving something from the heart. (7) Giving gifts is really fun and people all over the world engage in this activity. (8) It doesn't have to be something really expensive. (9) It could be something as simple as a framed photograph of something that will stay in the person's heart. (10) You may want to find something that would touch the person emotionally. (11) Just keep in mind that it's not the cost of the gift that counts, it's the emotional value that will be remembered forever.
The student's MAIN purpose for writing this passage is to
A.
persuade the reader to be thoughtful when choosing a gift for someone.
B.
inform the reader about all the items one could purchase as a gift.
C.
discuss why some gifts are better than others.
(1) There is definitely a correct manner in which to give gifts. (2) Sure, you might be thinking that all you have to do is go to a store, buy the perfect present, and wrap it. (3) If that's all you do, then you are forgetting the real importance of gift–giving.
(4) The first thing you should do is to consider the person who is getting the thing. (5) Is this a person to whom you'd like to share an important message? (6) If so, consider giving something from the heart. (7) Giving gifts is really fun and people all over the world engage in this activity. (8) It doesn't have to be something really expensive. (9) It could be something as simple as a framed photograph of something that will stay in the person's heart. (10) You may want to find something that would touch the person emotionally. (11) Just keep in mind that it's not the cost of the gift that counts, it's the emotional value that will be remembered forever.
The student's MAIN purpose for writing this passage is to
A.
persuade the reader to be thoughtful when choosing a gift for someone.
B.
inform the reader about all the items one could purchase as a gift.
C.
discuss why some gifts are better than others.
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buy the perfect present, and wrap it. (3) If that's all you do, then you are forgetting the real importance of gift–giving.
(4) The first thing you should do is to consider the person who is getting the thing. (5) Is this a person to whom you'd like to share an important message? (6) If so, consider giving something from the heart. (7) Giving gifts is really fun and people all over the world engage in this activity. (8) It doesn't have to be something really expensive. (9) It could be something as simple as a framed photograph of something that will stay in the person's heart. (10) You may want to find something that would touch the person emotionally. (11) Just keep in mind that it's not the cost of the gift that counts, it's the emotional value that will be remembered forever.
What is the thesis of the passage?
A.
Giving gifts is expensive and never easy to do.
B.
Giving gifts is an act that requires thought and caring.
C.
Pictures make the best gifts.
(4) The first thing you should do is to consider the person who is getting the thing. (5) Is this a person to whom you'd like to share an important message? (6) If so, consider giving something from the heart. (7) Giving gifts is really fun and people all over the world engage in this activity. (8) It doesn't have to be something really expensive. (9) It could be something as simple as a framed photograph of something that will stay in the person's heart. (10) You may want to find something that would touch the person emotionally. (11) Just keep in mind that it's not the cost of the gift that counts, it's the emotional value that will be remembered forever.
What is the thesis of the passage?
A.
Giving gifts is expensive and never easy to do.
B.
Giving gifts is an act that requires thought and caring.
C.
Pictures make the best gifts.
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A student is writing a research report on different types of service dogs and how they assist people. The student wants to revise the draft to include more supporting evidence in the paragraph about service dogs. Read the draft of the paragraph about mobility dogs and complete the task that follows.
Service dogs help those that are mobility impaired. In other words, they help people that have difficulty or the inability to move some or all of their limbs. They are excellent helpers for those that are partially or fully paralyzed and for those with a variety of other disabilities. Service dogs are trained for about a year and a half to learn the skills they will need to help their owners. Each dog can learn the specific tasks that are customized to its owner's individual needs.
Choose the sentence that provides the best evidence to support the underlined statement.
A.
For example, they can be trained to retrieve items, open and close doors, turn lights or appliances on and off, tug socks and shoes off, hand money to the store clerk, call 911, and much more.
B.
For example, some people have mobility issues due to cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease, fibromyalgia, and many others.
C.
For example, since not just any dog can be trained to become a service dog, trainers look for dogs that are physically strong, the right size, and display a pleasant personality.
D.
For example, other types of service dogs include seeing eye dogs, hearing dogs, therapy dogs, seizure response dogs, and diabetic response dogs.
Service dogs help those that are mobility impaired. In other words, they help people that have difficulty or the inability to move some or all of their limbs. They are excellent helpers for those that are partially or fully paralyzed and for those with a variety of other disabilities. Service dogs are trained for about a year and a half to learn the skills they will need to help their owners. Each dog can learn the specific tasks that are customized to its owner's individual needs.
Choose the sentence that provides the best evidence to support the underlined statement.
A.
For example, they can be trained to retrieve items, open and close doors, turn lights or appliances on and off, tug socks and shoes off, hand money to the store clerk, call 911, and much more.
B.
For example, some people have mobility issues due to cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease, fibromyalgia, and many others.
C.
For example, since not just any dog can be trained to become a service dog, trainers look for dogs that are physically strong, the right size, and display a pleasant personality.
D.
For example, other types of service dogs include seeing eye dogs, hearing dogs, therapy dogs, seizure response dogs, and diabetic response dogs.
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A student is writing a research report about how the octopus defends itself. The student wants to revise the draft to replace vague language with more precise language and vocabulary. Read the draft of the first paragraph of the report and answer the question that follows.
The octopus is one of the most intelligent animals. Like all animals, it has developed defense mechanisms in order to avoid getting eaten, but what sets it apart is the amount of complex techniques it uses to defend itself from attackers. One of the cleverest things the octopus can do is hide in plain sight. It can blend in with what is around it really fast. Animals swim by without even figuring it out! On the occasions when the octopus does get discovered there are other amazing defense mechanisms it can rely on beyond camouflage.
Which of the following best revises the underlined sentences by including more precise language and vocabulary?
A.
An octopus can almost instantaneously match the colors, patterns, and textures of its surroundings. Predators such as dolphins, eels, and sharks swim by without even noticing them!
B.
It can change its skin as soon as it wants to. Animals that want to eat it, like sharks, will swim right on by and barely blink an eye, which helps it not get attacked.
C.
If it needs to hurry up and look like some rocks so it will not be seen, it will. If an animal looks at it and thinks it is a rock, it will not even mess with it.
D.
It is kind of like when army soldiers dress in clothes that blend in with the trees. Their enemies might not see them even when they are right there.
The octopus is one of the most intelligent animals. Like all animals, it has developed defense mechanisms in order to avoid getting eaten, but what sets it apart is the amount of complex techniques it uses to defend itself from attackers. One of the cleverest things the octopus can do is hide in plain sight. It can blend in with what is around it really fast. Animals swim by without even figuring it out! On the occasions when the octopus does get discovered there are other amazing defense mechanisms it can rely on beyond camouflage.
Which of the following best revises the underlined sentences by including more precise language and vocabulary?
A.
An octopus can almost instantaneously match the colors, patterns, and textures of its surroundings. Predators such as dolphins, eels, and sharks swim by without even noticing them!
B.
It can change its skin as soon as it wants to. Animals that want to eat it, like sharks, will swim right on by and barely blink an eye, which helps it not get attacked.
C.
If it needs to hurry up and look like some rocks so it will not be seen, it will. If an animal looks at it and thinks it is a rock, it will not even mess with it.
D.
It is kind of like when army soldiers dress in clothes that blend in with the trees. Their enemies might not see them even when they are right there.
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This school year is moving along much better than last year. My parents sat me down and talked to me about some changes they had seen in me that were starting to worry them. A part of me felt defensive, and I started to argue with them. However, I also felt relieved after we talked because the results of our conversation changed my school year and how I feel about myself.
Mostly we discussed school grades. While my quarter and semester grades were fine, the grades for my individual assignments varied widely, from an A to an occasional F. I had no explanation for this except that some days I felt so overwhelmed by all the homework I was given that it made me want to stay in my room and not do anything. I added that I often wanted to run away from it all and hang out at the mall with my friends. In math, especially, it did not seem to matter if I studied hard or not; I usually earned no higher than a C minus on the tests.
It was pretty easy to get discouraged, but during our discussion, my mom suggested different strategies she believed would help me. Some of these strategies included making flashcards, taking time every night to review what I had learned that day, and writing down questions to ask the math teacher. She also insisted that I go to my math teacher's "After–School Tutoring Session" on Wednesdays. I tried this for a whole year; however, because this math teacher was the only teacher that offered tutoring, students from all the math teachers' classes attended. This meant there wasn't time to focus on the problems that I did not understand. Usually, the older students monopolized the teacher's time. I would leave the sessions as mystified and frustrated as when I went into the room.
This year, my parents contacted the math teacher and arranged for me to get individual tutoring. Since I've been getting this extra help, I'm not as stressed out. I still have a lot of homework to do, but I feel smart enough to tackle math. In addition, a flame inside me rekindled my desire to draw. Last year, I didn't do much in my drawing class; I know my art teacher and my parents were disappointed.
The efforts I have put into this year's work have taught me a lot about myself. My pride in myself is now stronger than my fear of failure once was. I submitted one of my art masterpieces into the school art contest. I like the drawing; I feel—no, I know—I did the best I could. I am starting to understand that I can take the same approach to math. I don't think I'll be the next Einstein, although it can still be my goal to know I have done the best I can.
Explain how the phrase, a flame inside me, is used in the sentence below.
In addition, a flame inside me rekindled my desire to draw.
A.
"Flame" is used as a simile to compare kindling a fire to the writer's desire to draw again.
B.
It explains the author's desire to continue drawing at the same time as studying math.
Mostly we discussed school grades. While my quarter and semester grades were fine, the grades for my individual assignments varied widely, from an A to an occasional F. I had no explanation for this except that some days I felt so overwhelmed by all the homework I was given that it made me want to stay in my room and not do anything. I added that I often wanted to run away from it all and hang out at the mall with my friends. In math, especially, it did not seem to matter if I studied hard or not; I usually earned no higher than a C minus on the tests.
It was pretty easy to get discouraged, but during our discussion, my mom suggested different strategies she believed would help me. Some of these strategies included making flashcards, taking time every night to review what I had learned that day, and writing down questions to ask the math teacher. She also insisted that I go to my math teacher's "After–School Tutoring Session" on Wednesdays. I tried this for a whole year; however, because this math teacher was the only teacher that offered tutoring, students from all the math teachers' classes attended. This meant there wasn't time to focus on the problems that I did not understand. Usually, the older students monopolized the teacher's time. I would leave the sessions as mystified and frustrated as when I went into the room.
This year, my parents contacted the math teacher and arranged for me to get individual tutoring. Since I've been getting this extra help, I'm not as stressed out. I still have a lot of homework to do, but I feel smart enough to tackle math. In addition, a flame inside me rekindled my desire to draw. Last year, I didn't do much in my drawing class; I know my art teacher and my parents were disappointed.
The efforts I have put into this year's work have taught me a lot about myself. My pride in myself is now stronger than my fear of failure once was. I submitted one of my art masterpieces into the school art contest. I like the drawing; I feel—no, I know—I did the best I could. I am starting to understand that I can take the same approach to math. I don't think I'll be the next Einstein, although it can still be my goal to know I have done the best I can.
Explain how the phrase, a flame inside me, is used in the sentence below.
In addition, a flame inside me rekindled my desire to draw.
A.
"Flame" is used as a simile to compare kindling a fire to the writer's desire to draw again.
B.
It explains the author's desire to continue drawing at the same time as studying math.
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This school year is moving along much better than last year. My parents sat me down and talked to me about some changes they had seen in me that were starting to worry them. A part of me felt defensive, and I started to argue with them. However, I also felt relieved after we talked because the results of our conversation changed my school year and how I feel about myself.
Mostly we discussed school grades. While my quarter and semester grades were fine, the grades for my individual assignments varied widely, from an A to an occasional F. I had no explanation for this except that some days I felt so overwhelmed by all the homework I was given that it made me want to stay in my room and not do anything. I added that I often wanted to run away from it all and hang out at the mall with my friends. In math, especially, it did not seem to matter if I studied hard or not; I usually earned no higher than a C minus on the tests.
It was pretty easy to get discouraged, but during our discussion, my mom suggested different strategies she believed would help me. Some of these strategies included making flashcards, taking time every night to review what I had learned that day, and writing down questions to ask the math teacher. She also insisted that I go to my math teacher's "After–School Tutoring Session" on Wednesdays. I tried this for a whole year; however, because this math teacher was the only teacher that offered tutoring, students from all the math teachers' classes attended. This meant there wasn't time to focus on the problems that I did not understand. Usually, the older students monopolized the teacher's time. I would leave the sessions as mystified and frustrated as when I went into the room.
This year, my parents contacted the math teacher and arranged for me to get individual tutoring. Since I've been getting this extra help, I'm not as stressed out. I still have a lot of homework to do, but I feel smart enough to tackle math. In addition, a flame inside me rekindled my desire to draw. Last year, I didn't do much in my drawing class; I know my art teacher and my parents were disappointed.
The efforts I have put into this year's work have taught me a lot about myself. My pride in myself is now stronger than my fear of failure once was. I submitted one of my art masterpieces into the school art contest. I like the drawing; I feel—no, I know—I did the best I could. I am starting to understand that I can take the same approach to math. I don't think I'll be the next Einstein, although it can still be my goal to know I have done the best I can.
What is the literal meaning of the following analogy?
My pride in myself is now stronger than my fear of failure once was.
A.
The author now has a sense of pride that is even stronger than the negative feelings previously experienced about math.
B.
Self–pride has made the author physically stronger since they no longer worry about doing well on math exams.
C.
The author is a stronger person now that the fear of school has been replaced with better grades in math.
Mostly we discussed school grades. While my quarter and semester grades were fine, the grades for my individual assignments varied widely, from an A to an occasional F. I had no explanation for this except that some days I felt so overwhelmed by all the homework I was given that it made me want to stay in my room and not do anything. I added that I often wanted to run away from it all and hang out at the mall with my friends. In math, especially, it did not seem to matter if I studied hard or not; I usually earned no higher than a C minus on the tests.
It was pretty easy to get discouraged, but during our discussion, my mom suggested different strategies she believed would help me. Some of these strategies included making flashcards, taking time every night to review what I had learned that day, and writing down questions to ask the math teacher. She also insisted that I go to my math teacher's "After–School Tutoring Session" on Wednesdays. I tried this for a whole year; however, because this math teacher was the only teacher that offered tutoring, students from all the math teachers' classes attended. This meant there wasn't time to focus on the problems that I did not understand. Usually, the older students monopolized the teacher's time. I would leave the sessions as mystified and frustrated as when I went into the room.
This year, my parents contacted the math teacher and arranged for me to get individual tutoring. Since I've been getting this extra help, I'm not as stressed out. I still have a lot of homework to do, but I feel smart enough to tackle math. In addition, a flame inside me rekindled my desire to draw. Last year, I didn't do much in my drawing class; I know my art teacher and my parents were disappointed.
The efforts I have put into this year's work have taught me a lot about myself. My pride in myself is now stronger than my fear of failure once was. I submitted one of my art masterpieces into the school art contest. I like the drawing; I feel—no, I know—I did the best I could. I am starting to understand that I can take the same approach to math. I don't think I'll be the next Einstein, although it can still be my goal to know I have done the best I can.
What is the literal meaning of the following analogy?
My pride in myself is now stronger than my fear of failure once was.
A.
The author now has a sense of pride that is even stronger than the negative feelings previously experienced about math.
B.
Self–pride has made the author physically stronger since they no longer worry about doing well on math exams.
C.
The author is a stronger person now that the fear of school has been replaced with better grades in math.
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The student's MAIN purpose for writing this passage is to:
**A. persuade the reader to be thoughtful when choosing a gift for someone.**
The passage emphasizes the importance of considering the recipient's feelings and the emotional value of a gift rather than just the cost, which aligns with being thoughtful in the gift-giving process.
**A. persuade the reader to be thoughtful when choosing a gift for someone.**
The passage emphasizes the importance of considering the recipient's feelings and the emotional value of a gift rather than just the cost, which aligns with being thoughtful in the gift-giving process.
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The thesis of the passage is:
**B. Giving gifts is an act that requires thought and caring.**
The passage emphasizes the importance of considering the recipient's feelings and the emotional value of the gift, suggesting that thoughtful and caring choices are what truly matter in gift-giving.
**B. Giving gifts is an act that requires thought and caring.**
The passage emphasizes the importance of considering the recipient's feelings and the emotional value of the gift, suggesting that thoughtful and caring choices are what truly matter in gift-giving.
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The sentence that provides the best evidence to support the underlined statement ("Service dogs help those that are mobility impaired") is:
**A. For example, they can be trained to retrieve items, open and close doors, turn lights or appliances on and off, tug socks and shoes off, hand money to the store clerk, call 911, and much more.**
This sentence elaborates on the specific tasks that mobility dogs are trained to perform, clearly illustrating how they assist people with mobility impairments.
**A. For example, they can be trained to retrieve items, open and close doors, turn lights or appliances on and off, tug socks and shoes off, hand money to the store clerk, call 911, and much more.**
This sentence elaborates on the specific tasks that mobility dogs are trained to perform, clearly illustrating how they assist people with mobility impairments.
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The best revision of the underlined sentences by including more precise language and vocabulary is:
**A. An octopus can almost instantaneously match the colors, patterns, and textures of its surroundings. Predators such as dolphins, eels, and sharks swim by without even noticing them!**
This revision uses specific terminology ("match the colors, patterns, and textures") and provides clearer examples of predators, enhancing the precision and clarity of the description.
**A. An octopus can almost instantaneously match the colors, patterns, and textures of its surroundings. Predators such as dolphins, eels, and sharks swim by without even noticing them!**
This revision uses specific terminology ("match the colors, patterns, and textures") and provides clearer examples of predators, enhancing the precision and clarity of the description.
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The phrase "a flame inside me" is used in the sentence to mean:
**A. "Flame" is used as a simile to compare kindling a fire to the writer's desire to draw again.**
This interpretation highlights how the author uses the imagery of a flame to represent a renewed passion or enthusiasm for drawing, suggesting that this desire has been reignited like a fire being kindled.
**A. "Flame" is used as a simile to compare kindling a fire to the writer's desire to draw again.**
This interpretation highlights how the author uses the imagery of a flame to represent a renewed passion or enthusiasm for drawing, suggesting that this desire has been reignited like a fire being kindled.
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The literal meaning of the analogy "My pride in myself is now stronger than my fear of failure once was" is:
**A. The author now has a sense of pride that is even stronger than the negative feelings previously experienced about math.**
This statement conveys that the author's self-esteem and confidence have increased to a point where it outweighs the previous fear of failing in school or math.
**A. The author now has a sense of pride that is even stronger than the negative feelings previously experienced about math.**
This statement conveys that the author's self-esteem and confidence have increased to a point where it outweighs the previous fear of failing in school or math.
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