The evidence from the text that best supports the analysis that human-raised honeybees may be responsible for harming wild bumblebee populations is:
“Filling in one piece of the puzzle, the study revealed wild bumblebees pick up more viruses the closer they forage to managed honeybee colonies.”
What evidence from the text best supports the analysis that human-raised honeybees may be responsible for harming wild bumblebee populations?
(1 point)
Responses
“Flowers have been suspected as reservoirs for bee viruses, but no researcher had linked virus deposits on flowers to bumblebee infections in the wild until this study.”
“Flowers have been suspected as reservoirs for bee viruses, but no researcher had linked virus deposits on flowers to bumblebee infections in the wild until this study.”
“A handful of bumblebee species have declined by up to 96 percent in the U.S., according to the National Agricultural Library’s website.”
“A handful of bumblebee species have declined by up to 96 percent in the U.S., according to the National Agricultural Library’s website.”
“Filling in one piece of the puzzle, the study revealed wild bumblebees pick up more viruses the closer they forage to managed honeybee colonies.”
“Filling in one piece of the puzzle, the study revealed wild bumblebees pick up more viruses the closer they forage to managed honeybee colonies.”
“Human efforts to breed more of these insects in artificial beehives and plant more flowers may seem the obvious way to stave off heavy losses.”
“Human efforts to breed more of these insects in artificial beehives and plant more flowers may seem the obvious way to stave off heavy losses.”
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Use the article excerpt to answer the question.
What evidence from the text supports the inference that commercial honeybees may be responsible for leaving virus deposits on flowers? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
Wild bumblebees pick up more viruses the closer they forage to honeybee colonies.
Wild bumblebees pick up more viruses the closer they forage to honeybee colonies.
Pesticides and shrinking habitat due to climate change may both contribute to wild bee decline.
Pesticides and shrinking habitat due to climate change may both contribute to wild bee decline.
Honeybees play a significant role in pollinating flowers and commercial plants.
Honeybees play a significant role in pollinating flowers and commercial plants.
Bumblebees have not been observed entering commercial honeybee hives.
Bumblebees have not been observed entering commercial honeybee hives.
People have been planting more
What evidence from the text supports the inference that commercial honeybees may be responsible for leaving virus deposits on flowers? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
Wild bumblebees pick up more viruses the closer they forage to honeybee colonies.
Wild bumblebees pick up more viruses the closer they forage to honeybee colonies.
Pesticides and shrinking habitat due to climate change may both contribute to wild bee decline.
Pesticides and shrinking habitat due to climate change may both contribute to wild bee decline.
Honeybees play a significant role in pollinating flowers and commercial plants.
Honeybees play a significant role in pollinating flowers and commercial plants.
Bumblebees have not been observed entering commercial honeybee hives.
Bumblebees have not been observed entering commercial honeybee hives.
People have been planting more
The evidence from the text that supports the inference that commercial honeybees may be responsible for leaving virus deposits on flowers is:
- "Wild bumblebees pick up more viruses the closer they forage to honeybee colonies.”
- "Honeybees play a significant role in pollinating flowers and commercial plants."
- "Wild bumblebees pick up more viruses the closer they forage to honeybee colonies.”
- "Honeybees play a significant role in pollinating flowers and commercial plants."
Which of the following is a context clue?(1 point)
Responses
the text before or after a confusing word
the text before or after a confusing word
a feeling readers get based on word choice
a feeling readers get based on word choice
the glossary at the end of a book
the glossary at the end of a book
a character or object that foreshadows an event
Responses
the text before or after a confusing word
the text before or after a confusing word
a feeling readers get based on word choice
a feeling readers get based on word choice
the glossary at the end of a book
the glossary at the end of a book
a character or object that foreshadows an event
A context clue is "the text before or after a confusing word."
What does the suffix -cide mean in the words pesticide and germicide?(1 point)
Responses
to dislike
to dislike
to limit
to limit
to infect
to infect
to kill
Responses
to dislike
to dislike
to limit
to limit
to infect
to infect
to kill
The suffix -cide means "to kill" in the words pesticide and germicide.
Which of the following is a context clue?(1 point)
Responses
the text before or after a confusing word
the text before or after a confusing word
a feeling readers get based on word choice
a feeling readers get based on word choice
the glossary at the end of a book
the glossary at the end of a book
a character or object that foreshadows an event
a character or object that foreshadows an event
Remaining Attempts : 3
Responses
the text before or after a confusing word
the text before or after a confusing word
a feeling readers get based on word choice
a feeling readers get based on word choice
the glossary at the end of a book
the glossary at the end of a book
a character or object that foreshadows an event
a character or object that foreshadows an event
Remaining Attempts : 3
A context clue is "the text before or after a confusing word."
What does the suffix -cide mean in the words pesticide and germicide?(1 point)
Responses
to limit
to limit
to dislike
to dislike
to infect
to infect
to kill
Responses
to limit
to limit
to dislike
to dislike
to infect
to infect
to kill
The suffix -cide means "to kill" in the words pesticide and germicide.
Which words might be the guide words on a dictionary page for electorate?(1 point)
Responses
elder and eligible
elder and eligible
endorphin and equal
endorphin and equal
ethical and euphemism
ethical and euphemism
eager and echo
Responses
elder and eligible
elder and eligible
endorphin and equal
endorphin and equal
ethical and euphemism
ethical and euphemism
eager and echo
The guide words on a dictionary page for "electorate" might be "elder" and "eligible."
Use the dictionary definition to answer the question.
etcetera (et ‘se tә rә) n.
a Latin word meaning an unspecified number of additional things or persons
unlisted additional items
What diacritical mark is used to show the pronunciation of the e and a in the third and fourth syllables?
(1 point)
Responses
schwa
schwa
parentheses
parentheses
apostrophe
apostrophe
noun
etcetera (et ‘se tә rә) n.
a Latin word meaning an unspecified number of additional things or persons
unlisted additional items
What diacritical mark is used to show the pronunciation of the e and a in the third and fourth syllables?
(1 point)
Responses
schwa
schwa
parentheses
parentheses
apostrophe
apostrophe
noun
The diacritical mark used to show the pronunciation of the e and a in the third and fourth syllables of "etcetera" is the apostrophe.
What kind of connotative meaning does the word death have in this context?
(1 point)
Responses
none
none
neutral
neutral
negative
negative
positive
(1 point)
Responses
none
none
neutral
neutral
negative
negative
positive
Based on the given information, the connotative meaning of the word "death" in this context is negative.
Which words from the text help readers identify the author’s tone?
(1 point)
Responses
severely, barely
severely, barely
accounting, increased
accounting, increased
journalism, census
journalism, census
leadership, diversity
(1 point)
Responses
severely, barely
severely, barely
accounting, increased
accounting, increased
journalism, census
journalism, census
leadership, diversity
The words "severely" and "barely" from the text help readers identify the author's tone.
How is a central idea different from a topic?
A central idea is different from a topic in that a topic refers to the general subject or theme discussed in a text, while the central idea is the main point or message that the author is conveying about that topic. In other words, the topic is the subject matter, while the central idea is the specific perspective or argument regarding that topic.
How is a central idea different from a topic?(1 point)
Responses
A central idea is more complex and specific.
A central idea is more complex and specific.
A central idea is broader and more general.
A central idea is broader and more general.
A central idea gives a detailed explanation of something.
A central idea gives a detailed explanation of something.
A central idea gives specific facts or information.
Responses
A central idea is more complex and specific.
A central idea is more complex and specific.
A central idea is broader and more general.
A central idea is broader and more general.
A central idea gives a detailed explanation of something.
A central idea gives a detailed explanation of something.
A central idea gives specific facts or information.
A central idea is more complex and specific compared to a topic.
How does the central idea of the article first emerge?
(1 point)
Responses
The subtitles make the central idea clear.
The subtitles make the central idea clear.
It is suggested in the title.
It is suggested in the title.
The third paragraph states it directly.
The third paragraph states it directly.
The first paragraph states it directly.
The first paragraph states it directly.
(1 point)
Responses
The subtitles make the central idea clear.
The subtitles make the central idea clear.
It is suggested in the title.
It is suggested in the title.
The third paragraph states it directly.
The third paragraph states it directly.
The first paragraph states it directly.
The first paragraph states it directly.
The central idea of the article first emerges in the first paragraph.
Which sentence best conveys the central idea of the informational text?
(1 point)
Responses
The Phluid Project is a space where all people—nonbinary and LGBTQ people especially—can feel safe and respected while clothes shopping.
The Phluid Project is a space where all people—nonbinary and LGBTQ people especially—can feel safe and respected while clothes shopping.
Tobia told Smith about the challenges nonbinary clothing shoppers face.
Tobia told Smith about the challenges nonbinary clothing shoppers face.
Tobia adds, “We can shop in full knowledge that this space is for us, that we’ll be safe, and that we’ll be treated with respect.”
Tobia adds, “We can shop in full knowledge that this space is for us, that we’ll be safe, and that we’ll be treated with respect.”
Smith does not care whether people buy things from The Phluid Project.
(1 point)
Responses
The Phluid Project is a space where all people—nonbinary and LGBTQ people especially—can feel safe and respected while clothes shopping.
The Phluid Project is a space where all people—nonbinary and LGBTQ people especially—can feel safe and respected while clothes shopping.
Tobia told Smith about the challenges nonbinary clothing shoppers face.
Tobia told Smith about the challenges nonbinary clothing shoppers face.
Tobia adds, “We can shop in full knowledge that this space is for us, that we’ll be safe, and that we’ll be treated with respect.”
Tobia adds, “We can shop in full knowledge that this space is for us, that we’ll be safe, and that we’ll be treated with respect.”
Smith does not care whether people buy things from The Phluid Project.
The sentence that best conveys the central idea of the informational text is: "The Phluid Project is a space where all people—nonbinary and LGBTQ people especially—can feel safe and respected while clothes shopping."
Which sentences provide evidence that support the claim made in the first paragraph? Select the three correct answers.
(2 points)
Responses
It cited McClatchy, where women serve as 13 out of 29 executive editors, as a company that has done this effectively.
It cited McClatchy, where women serve as 13 out of 29 executive editors, as a company that has done this effectively.
One factor in this disparity is the fact that more men than women hold “hard” news beats such as politics and world news, where organizations often turn to hire management.
One factor in this disparity is the fact that more men than women hold “hard” news beats such as politics and world news, where organizations often turn to hire management.
A more diverse newsroom can yield a wider range of possibilities for coverage.
A more diverse newsroom can yield a wider range of possibilities for coverage.
Some have voiced hopes that the emergence of digital media would upend hiring structures that are frequently skewed toward men.
Some have voiced hopes that the emergence of digital media would upend hiring structures that are frequently skewed toward men.
Women run three out of the 25 biggest U.S. titles and one of the top 25 international titles.
Women run three out of the 25 biggest U.S. titles and one of the top 25 international titles.
Racial minorities fare even worse, comprising 13 percent of overall employees.
Racial minorities fare even worse, comprising 13 percent of overall employees.
(2 points)
Responses
It cited McClatchy, where women serve as 13 out of 29 executive editors, as a company that has done this effectively.
It cited McClatchy, where women serve as 13 out of 29 executive editors, as a company that has done this effectively.
One factor in this disparity is the fact that more men than women hold “hard” news beats such as politics and world news, where organizations often turn to hire management.
One factor in this disparity is the fact that more men than women hold “hard” news beats such as politics and world news, where organizations often turn to hire management.
A more diverse newsroom can yield a wider range of possibilities for coverage.
A more diverse newsroom can yield a wider range of possibilities for coverage.
Some have voiced hopes that the emergence of digital media would upend hiring structures that are frequently skewed toward men.
Some have voiced hopes that the emergence of digital media would upend hiring structures that are frequently skewed toward men.
Women run three out of the 25 biggest U.S. titles and one of the top 25 international titles.
Women run three out of the 25 biggest U.S. titles and one of the top 25 international titles.
Racial minorities fare even worse, comprising 13 percent of overall employees.
Racial minorities fare even worse, comprising 13 percent of overall employees.
The sentences that provide evidence to support the claim made in the first paragraph are:
- It cited McClatchy, where women serve as 13 out of 29 executive editors, as a company that has done this effectively.
- One factor in this disparity is the fact that more men than women hold "hard" news beats such as politics and world news, where organizations often turn to hire management.
- Women run three out of the 25 biggest U.S. titles and one of the top 25 international titles.
(Note: The responses are worth 2 points, so all three correct answers must be selected to earn the points.)
- It cited McClatchy, where women serve as 13 out of 29 executive editors, as a company that has done this effectively.
- One factor in this disparity is the fact that more men than women hold "hard" news beats such as politics and world news, where organizations often turn to hire management.
- Women run three out of the 25 biggest U.S. titles and one of the top 25 international titles.
(Note: The responses are worth 2 points, so all three correct answers must be selected to earn the points.)
What question would best help a writer determine the logical sequence of a text?(1 point)
Responses
What is the intended tone of the text?
What is the intended tone of the text?
What would I need to know first to understand this point?
What would I need to know first to understand this point?
What did I learn from the sources that I quoted?
What did I learn from the sources that I quoted?
How would I summarize this body paragraph?
Responses
What is the intended tone of the text?
What is the intended tone of the text?
What would I need to know first to understand this point?
What would I need to know first to understand this point?
What did I learn from the sources that I quoted?
What did I learn from the sources that I quoted?
How would I summarize this body paragraph?
The question that would best help a writer determine the logical sequence of a text is: "What would I need to know first to understand this point?"