In order to make the meeting work, we had to prearrange the schedule, so we could all be there. 

The prefix pre- in prearrange means "in advance." Therefore, the correct response is:

in advance

The root bene means good. What does the word benefactor mean? (1 point)
Responses

a person who is a liar and can't be trusted
a person who is a liar and can't be trusted

a person who helps others with money or aid
a person who helps others with money or aid

a person who designs products
a person who designs products

a person who believes in magic

The word benefactor means a person who helps others with money or aid. Therefore, the correct response is:

a person who helps others with money or aid.

Harvesting cotton is a labor-intensive process that begins with the picking of the cotton bolls. This entails farmers using cotton pickers, which are large, mechanized machines that strip the cotton from the bolls and collect it into large containers. The process is time-consuming and can take up to 10 hours to pick a single acre of cotton. 

Which context clues help you identify the meaning of the word entails in the second sentence? Be sure to select ALL that apply. 

(2 points)
Responses

acre
acre

using
using

process
process

cotton

The context clues that help identify the meaning of the word "entails" in the second sentence are:

• using
• process

These words indicate the actions and methods involved, suggesting that "entails" refers to what is included or required in the process described.

The family worked together to make the house look spooky and inviting. They hung garlands of bats and webs around the windows, placed orange and black candles, and carved faces into the pumpkins. They used the lights to create a creepy atmosphere as they illuminated the windows and doorways. By the time they were done, the decorations were ornate and over-the-top, but the house was the best-looking one on the block. 

Which context clues help you identify the meaning of the word ornate in the last sentence? Be sure to select ALL that apply. 

(2 points)
Responses

garlands
garlands

decorations
decorations

family
family

over-the-top

The context clues that help identify the meaning of the word "ornate" in the last sentence are:

• decorations
• over-the-top

These words suggest that "ornate" refers to something highly decorative or elaborate, which aligns with the idea of excessive or intricate design in the context of the decorations used for the house.

ANALYZATION Question: Which of the following responses below BEST helps to complete the R.A.C.E (restate, answer, cite evidence, explain evidence) strategy for responding to the following prompt: In 1-2 sentences, explain how a dictionary helps readers better understand familiar words. 

 

(2 points)
Responses

A dictionary is useful because it provides definitions. It also provides pronounciations, which is useful. 
A dictionary is useful because it provides definitions. It also provides pronounciations, which is useful. 

A dictionary helps readers because it gives them the defiinition of the words so they don't have to guess. This is useful when you are writing a story and need to incorporate vocabulary words. 
A dictionary helps readers because it gives them the defiinition of the words so they don't have to guess. This is useful when you are writing a story and need to incorporate vocabulary words. 

A dictionary helps readers better understand familiar words by providing a definition, part of speech, pronounciation, etc. These things help readers to best determine the meaning and relevance of a word. 
A dictionary helps readers better understand familiar words by providing a definition, part of speech, pronounciation, etc. These things help readers to best determine the meaning and relevance of a word. 

Because it gives you the definition of the word and helps you figure out the meaning. 

The response that BEST helps to complete the R.A.C.E (restate, answer, cite evidence, explain evidence) strategy for the prompt is:

A dictionary helps readers better understand familiar words by providing a definition, part of speech, pronunciation, etc. These things help readers to best determine the meaning and relevance of a word.

This response clearly restates the question, answers it comprehensively, provides specific details (like part of speech and pronunciation), and explains how each element contributes to understanding the word better.

ANALYZATION Question: Which of the following responses below BEST helps to complete the R.A.C.E (restate, answer, cite evidence, explain evidence) strategy for responding to the following prompt: In 1-2 sentences, explain how the knowledge of etymology helps readers. (2 points)
Responses

The knowledge of etymology is useful because it gives the history of a word. Knowing the history is important for a lot of reasons. A lot of people like to learn about history. 
The knowledge of etymology is useful because it gives the history of a word. Knowing the history is important for a lot of reasons. A lot of people like to learn about history. 

Today, I'm going to talk about why etymology is important when you are trying to define unfamiliar words. Etymology is the history of words and can provide meaning of root words, and this can prove to be very useful for a lot of people. 
Today, I'm going to talk about why etymology is important when you are trying to define unfamiliar words. Etymology is the history of words and can provide meaning of root words, and this can prove to be very useful for a lot of people. 

The knowledge of etymology can help readers because it provides the history of the word and can help readers understand the meaning. Therefore, readers can apply that knowledge to other words with the same pattern to define unfamiliar words. 
The knowledge of etymology can help readers because it provides the history of the word and can help readers understand the meaning. Therefore, readers can apply that knowledge to other words with the same pattern to define unfamiliar words. 

It's important to know the etymology of words because it's important to understand the history and meaning behind certain words. Because you want to make sure you understand and know how to use certain words when you are writing things.

The response that BEST helps to complete the R.A.C.E (restate, answer, cite evidence, explain evidence) strategy for the prompt is:

The knowledge of etymology can help readers because it provides the history of the word and can help readers understand the meaning. Therefore, readers can apply that knowledge to other words with the same pattern to define unfamiliar words.

This response effectively restates the question, provides a clear answer about the benefits of etymology, cites specific evidence (such as understanding the history of a word), and explains how this knowledge can be applied to other words, making the reasoning clear and relevant.