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How does the author develop the key concept in this sentence?
- Response: by defining an important term
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What is the author's purpose?
- Response: to show the benefits of summer reading programs in schools
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In which sentence does the author refute an opposing argument?
- Response: sentence 4
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A student wants to teach a friend how to sew. Which type of medium should the student use?
- Response: video
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A student is having a hard time telling the difference between a parrot and a toucan. Which type of medium would help the student recognize the differences?
- Response: photo
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Which statement could be used as a claim that argues against school uniforms?
- Response: School uniforms limit the individuality of students.
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Which piece of evidence could persuade a reader to support a claim that middle-school students should be required to wear uniforms?
- Response: In a school district that recently made school uniforms a requirement, attendance rates and grades have increased.
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Which would be a sound argument for the proposition that a community should sponsor a riverfront clean-up day?
- Response: A clean-up day would bring the community together on a project to reduce pollution and beautify the parks.
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Good sleep hygiene, the behaviors that promote good sleep, will help ensure that middle schoolers get enough sleep.
How does the author develop the key concept in this sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
by describing specific steps to solve a problem
by describing specific steps to solve a problem
by defining an important term
by defining an important term
by comparing important ideas
by comparing important ideas
by giving an example
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Summer should be a time of heading to the beach with friends and playing capture the flag in the yard until the streetlights come on. However, research suggests that it should also be a time for learning. Summer learning loss, sometimes referred to as the “summer slide,” is a loss of academic achievement students experience during the summer. Schools should implement summer reading programs to help combat this summer setback. Engaging summer reading programs help to foster lifelong readers. Reading over the summer helps children keep their literacy skills up, and with a broader selection of books, the program can pique the interest of reluctant readers.
What is the author's purpose?
(1 point)
Responses
to show the benefits of summer reading programs in schools
to show the benefits of summer reading programs in schools
to outline the components of a strong summer reading program
to outline the components of a strong summer reading program
to explain how children should spend their summers
to explain how children should spend their summers
to show the ineffectiveness of summer reading programs in schools
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
(1) Our town's plastic bag ban is a wise policy. (2) Studies have demonstrated the detrimental effects plastic bags have on the environment. (3) People have argued that banning plastic bags will only result in the increased use of paper bags, simply causing a different environmental problem. (4) However, paper bags can be recycled more effectively than plastic bags. (5) We should all support the new policy on plastic bags.
In which sentence does the author refute an opposing argument?
(1 point)
Responses
sentence 2
sentence 2
sentence 5
sentence 5
sentence 3
sentence 3
sentence 4
A student wants to teach a friend how to sew. Which type of medium should the student use?(1 point)
Responses
photo
photo
audio recording
audio recording
video
video
text
A student is having a hard time telling the difference between a parrot and a toucan. Which type of medium would help the student recognize the differences?(1 point)
Responses
photo
photo
audio recording
audio recording
text
text
map
Which statement could be used as a claim that argues against school uniforms?(1 point)
Responses
School uniforms might go on sale.
School uniforms might go on sale.
School uniforms limit the individuality of students.
School uniforms limit the individuality of students.
School uniforms require cooperation from students.
School uniforms require cooperation from students.
School uniforms can be personalized.
Which piece of evidence could persuade a reader to support a claim that middle-school students should be required to wear uniforms?(1 point)
Responses
In a school district that recently made school uniforms a requirement, attendance rates and grades have increased.
In a school district that recently made school uniforms a requirement, attendance rates and grades have increased.
When everyone looks the same in their uniforms, students begin to lose their uniqueness.
When everyone looks the same in their uniforms, students begin to lose their uniqueness.
School uniforms can be ordered online, which is much easier than going to a store.
School uniforms can be ordered online, which is much easier than going to a store.
Compared to the cost of regular clothes, the cost of uniforms is often quite less.
Compared to the cost of regular clothes, the cost of uniforms is often quite less.
Which would be a sound argument for the proposition that a community should sponsor a riverfront clean-up day?(1 point)
Responses
Students need more community service hours for graduation, and a clean-up day is a fun option.
Students need more community service hours for graduation, and a clean-up day is a fun option.
A clean-up day would bring the community together on a project to reduce pollution and beautify the parks.
A clean-up day would bring the community together on a project to reduce pollution and beautify the parks.
Many people in our community enjoy walking by the riverfront.
Many people in our community enjoy walking by the riverfront.
The Ohio River is nearly 1,000 miles long from end to end, and that's more than one-third of the length of the Mississippi River.
5 answers
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Go-well Vitamins are made especially for teenagers. They make your skin shiny and clear. Mrs. J. Rice reports that her daughter's skin has improved dramatically, thanks to Go-well Vitamins. "I love what Go-well has done for me," Lily Rice confirms. Go-well is making teens happy throughout the Midwest. Bottles are flying off the shelves.
Why is the claim about the vitamins unsupported by sufficient evidence?
(1 point)
Responses
The passage centers on a personal testimonial.
The passage centers on a personal testimonial.
The passage uses a figure of speech in the last line.
The passage uses a figure of speech in the last line.
The passage includes references to scientific research.
The passage includes references to scientific research.
The passage includes references to emotions.
Use the information from the two sources to answer the question.
Source 1: Requiring school districts to recycle will reduce the emissions of greenhouses gases that damage the environment. School districts have many people in them and dispose of large amounts of waste. Their participation is necessary if recycling is going to have an impact on the environment.
Source 2: Outside recycling programs can be expensive for schools that need to use their district's money for educational programs and resources. While recycling is important for protecting our planet, getting all students to follow a specific program is not easy and can cause programs to be ineffective.
On which fact do the two sources disagree?
(1 point)
Responses
There are too many people in a school district to follow one plan.
There are too many people in a school district to follow one plan.
There is a need to protect the environment with recycling.
There is a need to protect the environment with recycling.
Recycling programs in schools damage the environment.
Recycling programs in schools damage the environment.
Successful recycling programs require the participation of many people.
Go-well Vitamins are made especially for teenagers. They make your skin shiny and clear. Mrs. J. Rice reports that her daughter's skin has improved dramatically, thanks to Go-well Vitamins. "I love what Go-well has done for me," Lily Rice confirms. Go-well is making teens happy throughout the Midwest. Bottles are flying off the shelves.
Why is the claim about the vitamins unsupported by sufficient evidence?
(1 point)
Responses
The passage centers on a personal testimonial.
The passage centers on a personal testimonial.
The passage uses a figure of speech in the last line.
The passage uses a figure of speech in the last line.
The passage includes references to scientific research.
The passage includes references to scientific research.
The passage includes references to emotions.
Use the information from the two sources to answer the question.
Source 1: Requiring school districts to recycle will reduce the emissions of greenhouses gases that damage the environment. School districts have many people in them and dispose of large amounts of waste. Their participation is necessary if recycling is going to have an impact on the environment.
Source 2: Outside recycling programs can be expensive for schools that need to use their district's money for educational programs and resources. While recycling is important for protecting our planet, getting all students to follow a specific program is not easy and can cause programs to be ineffective.
On which fact do the two sources disagree?
(1 point)
Responses
There are too many people in a school district to follow one plan.
There are too many people in a school district to follow one plan.
There is a need to protect the environment with recycling.
There is a need to protect the environment with recycling.
Recycling programs in schools damage the environment.
Recycling programs in schools damage the environment.
Successful recycling programs require the participation of many people.
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Why is the claim about the vitamins unsupported by sufficient evidence?
- Response: The passage centers on a personal testimonial.
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On which fact do the two sources disagree?
- Response: Successful recycling programs require the participation of many people.
A student is researching "performance enhancement equipment in competitive sports." Which source is most likely to be trustworthy?(1 point)
Responses
the opinions of nine basketball players
the opinions of nine basketball players
a survey of eight professional athletic organizations
a survey of eight professional athletic organizations
a survey of six physical education teachers
a survey of six physical education teachers
the opinions of five baseball coaches
Responses
the opinions of nine basketball players
the opinions of nine basketball players
a survey of eight professional athletic organizations
a survey of eight professional athletic organizations
a survey of six physical education teachers
a survey of six physical education teachers
the opinions of five baseball coaches
The source that is most likely to be trustworthy for researching "performance enhancement equipment in competitive sports" would be:
- a survey of eight professional athletic organizations.
This source is likely to provide more comprehensive and credible information as it comes from established institutions that are directly involved in competitive sports.