5. An objective summary conveys the central idea of the text.(1 point)
true or false
True
The official population of some states increased, while the populations of others decreased. As a result, the number of U.S. representatives allocated to these states changed.
6. What type of interaction does the underlined phrase show?
(1 point)
Responses
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
chronological
chronological
cause and effect
cause and effect
problem and solution
compare and contrast
No matter what he tried, Tom could not get his car to start. He had to figure out another way to get to work. He quickly decided to take the bus, figuring that if he caught the next one, he should get there just in time.
7. What is the primary text structure used in these sentences?
(1 point)
Responses
problem and solution
problem and solution
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
steps in a process
steps in a process
order of importance
order of importance
Question 8
steps in a process
It was too cold to play outside in the treehouse, so the boys decided to play in the living room instead with a makeshift fort they built out of old cardboard boxes. It wasn't very sturdy and collapsed at the end of the day, but they had a great time playing in it all afternoon.
8. What does the word makeshift mean in this context?
(1 point)
Responses
spacious
spacious
complicated
complicated
cozy
cozy
temporary
temporary
People fear wolves. While some of their fear is sensible, wolves actually have more to fear from people than people do from wolves. Although wolves are strong and fierce, wolf attacks on humans are very rare. In nearly all cases, they occur only when people provoke or corner wolves. People, on the other hand, have regularly baited and trapped wolves from the earliest of times. For various reasons, farmers, ranchers, and trappers in North America have all sought to reduce the wolf population. By 1950, there were almost no wolves left in the United States. Finally, in 1974, Congress granted gray wolves a protected status.
9. What saved the gray wolf population of North America?
(1 point)
Responses
Congress granted gray wolves protected status.
Congress granted gray wolves protected status.
People avoided gray wolves out of fear.
People avoided gray wolves out of fear.
Gray wolves became strong and fierce.
Gray wolves became strong and fierce.
People stopped baiting and trapping gray wolves.
People stopped baiting and trapping gray wolves.
Question 10
Congress granted gray wolves protected status.
10. Identify TWO traits of narrative nonfiction text.
(2 points)
Responses
Descriptive writing
Descriptive writing
Mostly literal language
Mostly literal language
Personal perspectives
Personal perspectives
Exclusion of dialogue
Descriptive writing and personal perspectives
Use the paragraph to answer the question below.
Iodine is an important micronutrient, a vitamin or mineral that is necessary for good health. It helps the body to produce hormones, helps babies develop in the womb, and is important to many other body processes. In 1924, iodine was added to salt to make up for a lack of public access to dairy foods and ocean fish, which are natural sources of iodine. The modern American diet, however, includes many processed foods that contain iodine. As a result, many salt manufacturers have stopped adding iodine to their products, a change that did not get much attention in the media. Some nutrition experts are concerned that people who still rely on table salt as a source of iodine will have an increase in disease caused by a diet lacking in the micronutrient. Only time will tell, as America moves into a new era where table salt is no longer a guaranteed source of iodine.
11. Identify TWO pieces of evidence the author uses to support the idea that taking iodine out of table salt might cause harm.
(2 points)
Responses
Iodine is an important micronutrient, a vitamin or mineral that is necessary for good health.
Iodine is an important micronutrient, a vitamin or mineral that is necessary for good health.
In 1924, iodine was added to salt to make up for a lack of public access to dairy foods.
In 1924, iodine was added to salt to make up for a lack of public access to dairy foods.
Experts are concerned that people who still rely on table salt as a source of iodine will have an increase in disease caused by a diet lacking in the micronutrient.
Experts are concerned that people who still rely on table salt as a source of iodine will have an increase in disease caused by a diet lacking in the micronutrient.
The modern American diet, however, includes many processed foods that contain iodine.
The modern American diet, however, includes many processed foods that contain iodine.
In 1924, iodine was added to salt to make up for a lack of public access to dairy foods. Experts are concerned that people who still rely on table salt as a source of iodine will have an increase in disease caused by a diet lacking in the micronutrient.
Use the paragraph to answer the following two questions below.
Many jobs that we know today will someday be taken over by robotics. For example, you may have seen the self-checkout lanes at grocery stores. These machines do the jobs that people used to do, making many human cashiers obsolete. Even though they have some flaws, these machines have benefits as well. They can work without needing a paycheck, and they never get tired. Robots may break once in a while, but unlike humans, they never complain. Some people are worried about losing their jobs, but others are excited about all of the possibilities new technology might bring.
12A. What is the meaning of the word obsolete?
(1 point)
Responses
no longer needed
no longer needed
determined
determined
upset
upset
missing
missing
no longer needed
12B. What inference can be made based on this passage?(1 point)
Responses
Robots are always better than humans.
Robots are always better than humans.
More jobs are being created to make up for the jobs robots are doing.
More jobs are being created to make up for the jobs robots are doing.
The author is in favor of robotics.
The author is in favor of robotics.
The author lost his job to a robot.
The author lost his job to a robot.
More jobs are being created to make up for the jobs robots are doing.
Use the sentences to answer the question.
Public libraries today offer free technology workshops, small business centers, and virtual access to e-books and digital materials. They also lend out unique items like musical instruments, kids’ toys, and gardening tools. They even offer free and discounted passes to local museums.
13. Which of the following can be inferred based on the information in the sentences above?
(1 point)
Responses
Libraries are working hard to remain relevant in the digital age by expanding their offerings.
Libraries are working hard to remain relevant in the digital age by expanding their offerings.
Because most people read books on their phones or tablets, libraries are no longer necessary.
Because most people read books on their phones or tablets, libraries are no longer necessary.
Libraries should charge patrons money so they can continue to offer a wide range of high-quality goods and services.
Libraries should charge patrons money so they can continue to offer a wide range of high-quality goods and services.
Because people prefer musical instruments to books, the library should switch its focus to music instead of literacy.
Libraries are working hard to remain relevant in the digital age by expanding their offerings.
14. Which statement provides the best evidence to support this central idea?
(1 point)
Responses
The fastest roller coaster in the world travels close to 150 miles per hour.
The fastest roller coaster in the world travels close to 150 miles per hour.
The first roller coaster was created in 1884 for a park in Coney Island, New York.
The first roller coaster was created in 1884 for a park in Coney Island, New York.
Fast-moving roller coasters are located in many countries all over the world.
Fast-moving roller coasters are located in many countries all over the world.
Potential energy turns to kinetic energy as gravity pulls the roller coaster along the track.
The potential energy turns to kinetic energy as gravity pulls the roller coaster along the track.
15. Which option describes an interaction in a text that you might analyze?
(1 point)
Responses
a notable difference between people, things, events, and ideas
a notable difference between people, things, events, and ideas
statistical evidence such as data from a scientific experiment
statistical evidence such as data from a scientific experiment
the effect that one person, thing, event, or idea has on another
the effect that one person, thing, event, or idea has on another
a significant similarity between people, things, events, or ideas
The effect that one person, thing, event, or idea has on another
Use the paragraph to answer the question below.
Yellowstone National Park was founded in 1872. It covers nearly 3,500 square miles of wilderness and contains many unusual geological features. The park is home to large populations of mammals, including bison and elk. For years, the elk population grew rapidly until the reintroduction of wolves to the park in 1995.
16. Which sentence from the comparison describes an interaction?
(1 point)
Responses
For years, the elk population grew rapidly until the reintroduction of wolves to the park in 1995.
For years, the elk population grew rapidly until the reintroduction of wolves to the park in 1995.
The park is home to large populations of mammals, including bison and elk.
The park is home to large populations of mammals, including bison and elk.
Yellowstone National Park was founded in 1872.
Yellowstone National Park was founded in 1872.
It covers nearly 3,500 square miles of wilderness and contains many unusual geological features.
For years, the elk population grew rapidly until the reintroduction of wolves to the park in 1995.
17. In which type of interaction are you most likely to use the transitional phrase "so that"?(1 point)
Responses
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
problem and solution
problem and solution
cause and effect
cause and effect
systems thinking