12B. What inference can be made based on this passage?(1 point)
Responses
The author is in favor of robotics.
The author is in favor of robotics.
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 lost his job to a robot.
The author lost his job to a robot.
Question 14
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.
Because people prefer musical instruments to books, the library should switch its focus to music instead of literacy.
Question 15
A student is providing evidence to support the following central idea:
Roller coasters are designed by engineers who harness the power of physics to deliver an exhilarating experience for theme park enthusiasts.
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.
Potential energy turns to kinetic energy as gravity pulls the roller coaster along the track.
Question 16
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
a significant similarity between people, things, events, or ideas
Question 17
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
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.
It covers nearly 3,500 square miles of wilderness and contains many unusual geological features.
It covers nearly 3,500 square miles of wilderness and contains many unusual geological features.
Yellowstone National Park was founded in 1872.
Yellowstone National Park was founded in 1872.
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.
Question 18
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
systems thinking
cause and effect
16. Which sentence from the comparison describes an interaction?
(1 point)
Responses
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.
It covers nearly 3,500 square miles of wilderness and contains many unusual geological features.
It covers nearly 3,500 square miles of wilderness and contains many unusual geological features.
Yellowstone National Park was founded in 1872.
Yellowstone National Park was founded in 1872.
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.
For years, the elk population grew rapidly until the reintroduction of wolves to the park in 1995.
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
a significant similarity between people, things, events, or idea
the effect that one person, thing, event, or idea has on another
14. Which statement provides the best evidence to support this central idea?
A student is providing evidence to support the following central idea:
Roller coasters are designed by engineers who harness the power of physics to deliver an exhilarating experience for theme park enthusiasts.
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.
QUESTION 2
13. Which of the following can be inferred based on the information in the sentences above?
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 museum
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.
QUESTION 3
12B. What inference can be made based on this passage?(1 point)
Responses
The author is in favor of robotics.
The author is in favor of robotics.
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 lost his job to a robot.
The statement "Potential energy turns to kinetic energy as gravity pulls the roller coaster along the track" provides the best evidence to support the central idea that roller coasters are designed by engineers who harness the power of physics to deliver an exhilarating experience for theme park enthusiasts.
Based on the information in the sentences provided, it can be inferred that libraries are working hard to remain relevant in the digital age by expanding their offerings.
Based on the passage, it cannot be inferred that the author is in favor of robotics, that robots are always better than humans, or that the author lost his job to a robot.
Therefore, the correct responses are:
- The statement "Potential energy turns to kinetic energy as gravity pulls the roller coaster along the track" provides the best evidence to support the central idea.
- It can be inferred that libraries are working hard to remain relevant in the digital age by expanding their offerings.