The best text structure suited to examine the similarities between two species of butterflies is compare and contrast. This structure allows for a clear exploration of both the similarities and differences between the two species.
Purpose: to examine the similarities between two species of butterfly
Which text structure is best suited to this purpose?
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description
description
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
chronological
chronological
cause and effect
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Before its invention, people could only hear music if they or someone they knew played an instrument or if they had the money to attend live concerts. In 1877, Thomas Edison developed a device that could record and replay sound. Edison used his invention to record and play messages, like an older and more cumbersome version of a modern voicemail box. Edison would abandon and return to the phonograph several times, eventually developing longer and longer recording capabilities. Recordings of music started to grow in popularity, especially as the cylinders that the phonograph used could capture longer recordings. More homes had Victrolas and Grafonolas, early versions of what would later become record players. Other inventors joined in and technology advanced, more people brought music into their homes.
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Which thesis statement is developed by the facts and details in the passage?
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The phonograph made music more widely accessible.
The phonograph made music more widely accessible.
The phonograph improved technology beyond the music industry.
The phonograph improved technology beyond the music industry.
The phonograph made the modern music industry possible.
The phonograph made the modern music industry possible.
The phonograph improved the performance of live music.
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which thesis statement is developed by the facts and details in the passage?
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The phonograph made music more widely accessible.
The phonograph made music more widely accessible.
The phonograph improved technology beyond the music industry.
The phonograph improved technology beyond the music industry.
The phonograph made the modern music industry possible.
The phonograph made the modern music industry possible.
The phonograph improved the performance of live music.
The thesis statement developed by the facts and details in the passage is The phonograph made music more widely accessible. The passage discusses how the invention of the phonograph allowed more people to experience music at home, which supports this thesis.
Which sentence includes an error in subject-verb agreement that should be corrected? Select the two correct answers.(2 points)
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I think that twenty dollars is far too much to pay for a burger and fries.
I think that twenty dollars is far too much to pay for a burger and fries.
Either Mr. Burke or Ms. Gutierrez are meeting us at the airport in the morning.
Either Mr. Burke or Ms. Gutierrez are meeting us at the airport in the morning.
The population of the U.S. Virgin Islands is about 106 thousand people.
The population of the U.S. Virgin Islands is about 106 thousand people.
A whole file full of documents are missing from my computer desktop.
A whole file full of documents are missing from my computer desktop.
The keys to the house and the car were left on the kitchen counter.
Responses
I think that twenty dollars is far too much to pay for a burger and fries.
I think that twenty dollars is far too much to pay for a burger and fries.
Either Mr. Burke or Ms. Gutierrez are meeting us at the airport in the morning.
Either Mr. Burke or Ms. Gutierrez are meeting us at the airport in the morning.
The population of the U.S. Virgin Islands is about 106 thousand people.
The population of the U.S. Virgin Islands is about 106 thousand people.
A whole file full of documents are missing from my computer desktop.
A whole file full of documents are missing from my computer desktop.
The keys to the house and the car were left on the kitchen counter.
The two sentences that include an error in subject-verb agreement are:
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Either Mr. Burke or Ms. Gutierrez are meeting us at the airport in the morning. (The correct verb should be "is" since the subject closest to the verb, "Ms. Gutierrez," is singular.)
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A whole file full of documents are missing from my computer desktop. (The correct verb should be "is" since "A whole file" is the singular subject.)
So, the errors are in the second and fourth sentences.
In 2015, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft was on its way to take the first close-up photos of Pluto after a ten-year voyage. When New Horizons was just ten days away from Pluto, engineers suddenly lost contact with the spacecraft. As a result, the mission was in danger of failure because the spacecraft would pass by Pluto only one time.
NASA learned that the computer on New Horizons had become overloaded with data. Consequently, the computer had crashed and rebooted, erasing all of the programs previously uploaded. Engineers on Earth had just a few days to upload all of the files that had been erased. In addition, they had to upload other files needed to coordinate the photographing of Pluto. They worked around the clock, sleeping on cots and ordering takeout food, and completed the programming with just four hours to spare.
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Why is this a good passage in which to make multiple connections?
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It details a challenging situation.
It details a challenging situation.
It lists events in sequential order.
It lists events in sequential order.
It includes instances of cause and effect.
It includes instances of cause and effect.
It describes opinions that contrast.
NASA learned that the computer on New Horizons had become overloaded with data. Consequently, the computer had crashed and rebooted, erasing all of the programs previously uploaded. Engineers on Earth had just a few days to upload all of the files that had been erased. In addition, they had to upload other files needed to coordinate the photographing of Pluto. They worked around the clock, sleeping on cots and ordering takeout food, and completed the programming with just four hours to spare.
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Why is this a good passage in which to make multiple connections?
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It details a challenging situation.
It details a challenging situation.
It lists events in sequential order.
It lists events in sequential order.
It includes instances of cause and effect.
It includes instances of cause and effect.
It describes opinions that contrast.
The best response to why this is a good passage in which to make multiple connections is It includes instances of cause and effect. The passage illustrates the causes of the mission's difficulties (the computer overload and crash) and the effects (the imminent danger to the mission and the engineers' urgent efforts to correct the problem), which allows readers to draw connections between these elements.
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The moon landing occurred on July 20, 1969. On that day, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, wearing puffy space suits and oxygen tanks, became the first people to step foot on the moon.
How could multimedia be used to enhance this passage?
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by using a bulleted list of important dates of the space race
by using a bulleted list of important dates of the space race
by placing captions that note the birthdate of the astronauts
by placing captions that note the birthdate of the astronauts
by adding the heading Moon Landing before the text
by adding the heading Moon Landing before the text
by including a visual clip of the moon landing with sound
The moon landing occurred on July 20, 1969. On that day, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, wearing puffy space suits and oxygen tanks, became the first people to step foot on the moon.
How could multimedia be used to enhance this passage?
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by using a bulleted list of important dates of the space race
by using a bulleted list of important dates of the space race
by placing captions that note the birthdate of the astronauts
by placing captions that note the birthdate of the astronauts
by adding the heading Moon Landing before the text
by adding the heading Moon Landing before the text
by including a visual clip of the moon landing with sound
The best response for how multimedia could be used to enhance this passage is by including a visual clip of the moon landing with sound. This addition would provide a dynamic and engaging experience, allowing readers to see and hear the historic event, thereby deepening their understanding and connection to the content.
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People have preconceived notions about what a place is like, and often the place has greater depth than they had imagined. For instance, the capital city of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, is more than canals, bikes, and tulips, which is what people first think about when they hear its name. New York City is also more than pizza, Times Square, and subway rides. Therefore, to be a well-rounded traveler, people should take the time to dive deep into a city’s history, culture, and contemporary offerings before and during their visit.
Which strategy did the writer use in the concluding statement?
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The writer provided a detailed summary of the essay.
The writer provided a detailed summary of the essay.
The writer provided a statistic from an outside source.
The writer provided a statistic from an outside source.
The writer issued a challenge to the reader.
The writer issued a challenge to the reader.
The writer issued an expert quote that tied into the content of the essay.
People have preconceived notions about what a place is like, and often the place has greater depth than they had imagined. For instance, the capital city of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, is more than canals, bikes, and tulips, which is what people first think about when they hear its name. New York City is also more than pizza, Times Square, and subway rides. Therefore, to be a well-rounded traveler, people should take the time to dive deep into a city’s history, culture, and contemporary offerings before and during their visit.
Which strategy did the writer use in the concluding statement?
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Responses
The writer provided a detailed summary of the essay.
The writer provided a detailed summary of the essay.
The writer provided a statistic from an outside source.
The writer provided a statistic from an outside source.
The writer issued a challenge to the reader.
The writer issued a challenge to the reader.
The writer issued an expert quote that tied into the content of the essay.
The strategy the writer used in the concluding statement is The writer issued a challenge to the reader. The conclusion encourages readers to take the time to explore a city’s history, culture, and contemporary offerings, prompting them to engage more deeply with their travel experiences.
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