A. States should enforce stricter physical education requirements in their schools.
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
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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
This 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.
Multiple Choice Question
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.
(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.
Multiple Choice Question
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.
This 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.
Multiple Choice Question
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.
D.
Emotions are easily swayed by expensive gifts.
(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.
Multiple Choice Question
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.
D.
Emotions are easily swayed by expensive gifts.
B. Giving gifts is an act that requires thought and caring.
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.
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.
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.
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!