Below is an excerpt from an informational essay that a student wrote.
Based on a recent study, school lunches have been shown to be an important factor for students in schools. Students that eat a healthy lunch perform better on high stakes tests and are reportedly healthier and happier. Furthermore, good nutrition is important for children in the developmental process. So really, it's pretty obvious how important it is to make school lunches number one!
Which of the following is the best way to revise the underlined sentence for appropriate language while maintaining the same meaning?
A.
Really, it is pretty obvious how badly we need to do something with lunches.
B.
In conclusion, it is important that schools prioritize nutrition in order to maximize the benefits to children.
C.
We need to do something, because obviously we need better lunches badly.
D.
Students perform better at a statistically significant level when they are provided with something to eat.
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B. In conclusion, it is important that schools prioritize nutrition in order to maximize the benefits to children.
A Gift of AdmirationThe following is a rough draft and may contain errors. (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. (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
D.
sentence 5
A.
sentence 2
B.
sentence 3
C.
sentence 4
D.
sentence 5
C. sentence 4
The following is a rough draft and may contain errors. (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. (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. ead 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.
D.
Creating the statue, many do not know that it took many years and much effort to complete.
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.
D.
Creating the statue, many do not know that 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.
student is writing a report and wants to edit it to make better transitions among the paragraphs. Read the students report and answer the question that follows.
President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address in 1863 at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Pennsylvania. The first speaker at the dedication, Edward Everett, orated for more than two hours. President Lincoln spoke after him, and his speech lasted little more than two minutes. Afterward, Everett told Lincoln that he wished he could express in two hours what Lincoln had said in two minutes.
Lincoln had delivered one of the most memorable speeches in history. This was fitting, as over 50,000 soldiers had died at the Battle of Gettysburg, a turning point in the Civil War. Lincoln's speech focused on a "new birth of freedom" in the United States, as he invoked the Declaration of Independence and its principles of liberty and equality. He stated clearly the need for the nation to be both united and free.
The oldest copies of the speech are different from one another. The Library of Congress has two copies, and the others were recorded by Lincoln well after the speech. One copy was made for Everett, but "Bancroft" and "Bliss" versions also exist. The "Bliss" version is carved into a wall of the Lincoln Memorial in our nation's capital.
Choose the sentence that provides the BEST transition between paragraphs 2 and 3.
A.
It is not exactly certain which words Lincoln spoke that day.
B.
The spirit of Lincoln's speech is remembered well today.
C.
Lincoln was certain about his vision for the course of the nation.
D.
Lincoln's speech had surprised the crowd.
President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address in 1863 at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Pennsylvania. The first speaker at the dedication, Edward Everett, orated for more than two hours. President Lincoln spoke after him, and his speech lasted little more than two minutes. Afterward, Everett told Lincoln that he wished he could express in two hours what Lincoln had said in two minutes.
Lincoln had delivered one of the most memorable speeches in history. This was fitting, as over 50,000 soldiers had died at the Battle of Gettysburg, a turning point in the Civil War. Lincoln's speech focused on a "new birth of freedom" in the United States, as he invoked the Declaration of Independence and its principles of liberty and equality. He stated clearly the need for the nation to be both united and free.
The oldest copies of the speech are different from one another. The Library of Congress has two copies, and the others were recorded by Lincoln well after the speech. One copy was made for Everett, but "Bancroft" and "Bliss" versions also exist. The "Bliss" version is carved into a wall of the Lincoln Memorial in our nation's capital.
Choose the sentence that provides the BEST transition between paragraphs 2 and 3.
A.
It is not exactly certain which words Lincoln spoke that day.
B.
The spirit of Lincoln's speech is remembered well today.
C.
Lincoln was certain about his vision for the course of the nation.
D.
Lincoln's speech had surprised the crowd.
A. It is not exactly certain which words Lincoln spoke that day.
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.
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.
B. Jack's words hurt Anna's feelings.
n which sentence does the underlined word have the most negative connotation?
A.
Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the long journey.
B.
Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the grueling journey.
C.
Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the brief journey.
D.
Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the painless journey.
A.
Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the long journey.
B.
Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the grueling journey.
C.
Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the brief journey.
D.
Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the painless journey.
B. Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the grueling journey.
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
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
C. quick and effortless
Anne FrankSaturday, 11 July, 1942Dear Kitty, I expect you will be interested to hear what it feels like to 'disappear;' well, all I can say is that I don't know myself quite yet. I don't think I shall ever feel really at home in this house, but that does not mean that I loathe it here, it is more like being on vacation in a very peculiar boardinghouse. Rather a mad idea, perhaps, but that is how it strikes me. The 'Secret Annex' is an ideal hiding place. Although it leans to one side and is damp, you'd never find such a comfortable hiding place anywhere in Amsterdam, no, perhaps not even in the whole of Holland. Our little room looked very bare at first, with nothing on the walls; but thanks to Daddy who had brought my film–star collection and picture post–cards on beforehand, and with the aid of paste pot and brush, I have transformed the walls into one gigantic picture. This makes it look much more cheerful, and, when the Van Daans come, we'll get some wood from the attic and make a few little cupboards for the walls and other odds and ends to What does loathe mean as it is used in these lines from "The Diary of Anne Frank"?
I don't think I shall ever feel really at home in this house, but that does not mean that I loathe it here, it is more like being on vacation in a very peculiar boardinghouse.
A.
enjoy
B.
like
C.
indifferent
D.
despise
I don't think I shall ever feel really at home in this house, but that does not mean that I loathe it here, it is more like being on vacation in a very peculiar boardinghouse.
A.
enjoy
B.
like
C.
indifferent
D.
despise
D. despise
nne FrankSaturday, 11 July, 1942Dear Kitty, I expect you will be interested to hear what it feels like to 'disappear;' well, all I can say is that I don't know myself quite yet. I don't think I shall ever feel really at home in this house, but that does not mean that I loathe it here, it is more like being on vacation in a very peculiar boardinghouse. Rather a mad idea, perhaps, but that is how it strikes me. The 'Secret Annex' is an ideal hiding place. Although it leans to one side and is damp, you'd never find such a comfortable hiding place anywhere in Amsterdam, no, perhaps not even in the whole of Holland. Our little room looked very bare at first, with nothing on the walls; but thanks to Daddy who had brought my film–star collection and picture post–cards on beforehand, and with the aid of paste pot and brush, I have transformed the walls into one gigantic picture. This makes it look much more cheerful, and, when the Van Daans come, we'll get some wood from the attic and make a few little cupboards for the walls and other odds and ends to What does loathe mean as it is used in these lines from "The Diary of Anne Frank"?
Read the following sentence from the passage
I don't think I shall ever feel really at home in this house, but that does not mean that I loathe it here, it is more like being on vacation in a very peculiar boardinghouse.
Which of following best describes the connotative meaning of the word home as it is used in the sentence above?
A.
a residence
B.
a base
C.
a feeling of comfort
D.
an institution where people are cared for
Read the following sentence from the passage
I don't think I shall ever feel really at home in this house, but that does not mean that I loathe it here, it is more like being on vacation in a very peculiar boardinghouse.
Which of following best describes the connotative meaning of the word home as it is used in the sentence above?
A.
a residence
B.
a base
C.
a feeling of comfort
D.
an institution where people are cared for
C. a feeling of comfort
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.
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.
A. States should enforce stricter physical education requirements in their schools.
Multiple Choice Question
A student is writing a research report for her science class about ideas for reducing head injuries in football. The student must use sources that are credible, trustworthy, and relevant for the topic.
Which of these is MOST LIKELY a credible and trustworthy source that is relevant for the topic?
A.
an article in a sports medicine journal about studies that have been done on practices that have lowered head injury rates
B.
a blog written by a football player who is not in favor of making changes to the rules or equipment of the sport
C.
an entry in an online encyclopedia about the history of football and how head protection has changed over time
D.
a petition signed by 15,000 football players who want steps to be taken to reduce the number of head injuries in football
A student is writing a research report for her science class about ideas for reducing head injuries in football. The student must use sources that are credible, trustworthy, and relevant for the topic.
Which of these is MOST LIKELY a credible and trustworthy source that is relevant for the topic?
A.
an article in a sports medicine journal about studies that have been done on practices that have lowered head injury rates
B.
a blog written by a football player who is not in favor of making changes to the rules or equipment of the sport
C.
an entry in an online encyclopedia about the history of football and how head protection has changed over time
D.
a petition signed by 15,000 football players who want steps to be taken to reduce the number of head injuries in football
A. an article in a sports medicine journal about studies that have been done on practices that have lowered head injury rates
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
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
A. an article in a literary journal that analyzes Dickinson's poetry and its impact on later American poets
Snow Sculpture ChampionshipThis is the first draft of Shara's report. It may contain errors.(1) Here we go again! (2) The time is finally here for the annual Snow Sculpture Championship in Breckenridge, Colorado. (3) If you have never witnessed this amazing spectacle, then come on out to beautiful Colorado in late January. (4) Sculpting teams from all over the world come to display its talents and creativity through snow carving. (5) Also, spectators come from all over the world to watch the artists in action. (6) Snow carving is definitely considered being a performance art, which is a type of art that is enacted before an audience.(7) As you can imagine, many tools are needed to construct the sculpture: shovels, hatchets, saws, chicken wire, carrot scrapers, and more. (8) Using only their gear and imagination, these artists fashion beautiful sculptures out of twenty ton blocks of ice. (9) They have a total of sixty–five hours over a period of five days to complete their masterpiece. (10) Thousands of spectators eagerly watch as the sculptures come into completion.(11) These artistically imaginative sculptures are anything but boring. (12) Each figure's design is usually inspired by the artist's heritage or customs. (13) One of the most incredible sculptures was designed by Rob Neyland from Team Discovery. (14) Their sculpture was of a puppy looking at himself through a framed mirror for the first time. (16) Other outragous pieces include a gargoyle sitting on a cathedral, a kitten dipping its hand into a fishbowl, and an owl flying over a town.(17) The winning sculptures are chosen based on the judging. (18) A panel of five judges sees each piece based on originality, quality, creativity, and theme. (19) The first, second, and third place medals will be presented by the judges to the winning teams. (20) Some are given a People's Choice Award, a Kid's Choice Award, or an Artist's Award. (21) The winning teams deserve getting a large prize. (22) Unfortunately, there aren't any cash prizes for the winners. (23) Now that is a true devotion to sculpting!(24) If you get a chance to make it to Breckenridge for this exciting event, don't forget your warm jacket. (25) Not only is this a time for sculptors to show off their talents, but it is also a time for the viewers to be entertained. (26) From blank canvases to beautiful masterpieces the ice sculptors create amazing works of art
Oberg, Marcus. "2008 Breckenridge Championship."
Colorado Today. 10 Jan. 2008. Web. 14 May 2009.
Jeffrey Porter. "Snow Sculpting Championship Guidelines."
Breckenridge Rules and Regulations. 10 Jan. 2008. Web. 14 May 2009.
This question is in reference to the 7th edition of the MLA handbook.
A.
Put the author's last name first in all entries.
B.
Italicize all the titles of the articles in the bibliography.
C.
Include the city of publication for both entries.
D.
Remove the dates the research was completed on.
Oberg, Marcus. "2008 Breckenridge Championship."
Colorado Today. 10 Jan. 2008. Web. 14 May 2009.
Jeffrey Porter. "Snow Sculpting Championship Guidelines."
Breckenridge Rules and Regulations. 10 Jan. 2008. Web. 14 May 2009.
This question is in reference to the 7th edition of the MLA handbook.
A.
Put the author's last name first in all entries.
B.
Italicize all the titles of the articles in the bibliography.
C.
Include the city of publication for both entries.
D.
Remove the dates the research was completed on.
C. Include the city of publication for both entries.
Gift-GivingThis passage may contain errors. 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.
D.
entertain the reader by providing sentimental anecdotes.
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.
D.
entertain the reader by providing sentimental anecdotes.
Gift-GivingThis passage may contain errors. 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.
D.
entertain the reader by providing sentimental anecdotes.
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.
D.
entertain the reader by providing sentimental anecdotes.
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