Which statement about an objective summary is true?(1 point)
Responses
It includes the writer's opinion of the text.
It includes the writer's opinion of the text.
It conveys the central idea of the text.
It conveys the central idea of the text.
It describes each detail from the text.
It describes each detail from the text.
It quotes the text directly.
It conveys the central idea of the text.
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Use the sentences to answer the question.
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.
What type of interaction does the underlined phrase show?
(1 point)
Responses
problem and solution
problem and solution
chronological
chronological
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
cause and effect
cause and effect
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Use the sentences to answer the question.
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.
What is the primary text structure used in these sentences?
(1 point)
Responses
steps in a process
steps in a process
problem and solution
problem and solution
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
order of importance
problem and solution
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
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.
What does the word makeshift mean in this context?
(1 point)
Responses
complicated
complicated
spacious
spacious
cozy
cozy
temporary
temporary
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Use the sentence to answer the question.
In order to help her clients make the best decision, Lea spent hours searching through data for the most important information to their situation.
Which word from the sentence provides the best context clue to define the term data?
(1 point)
Responses
situation
situation
order
order
help
help
information
information
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
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 product, 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 this micronutrient. Only time will tell, as America moves into a new era where table salt is no longer a guaranteed source of iodine.
Why does iodine matter to nutrition experts?
(1 point)
Responses
It is important for certain trendy diets.
It is important for certain trendy diets.
It is added to table salt.
It is added to table salt.
It is necessary for good health.
It is necessary for good health.
It is only found in dairy foods and ocean fish.
It is necessary for good health.
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
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.
What saved the gray wolf population of North America?
(1 point)
Responses
People stopped baiting and trapping gray wolves.
People stopped baiting and trapping gray wolves.
Gray wolves became strong and fierce.
Gray wolves became strong and fierce.
Congress granted gray wolves protected status.
Congress granted gray wolves protected status.
People avoided gray wolves out of fear.
Congress granted gray wolves protected status.
In 2–3 sentences, identify two traits of narrative nonfiction and explain how they differ from other types of nonfiction.
Two traits of narrative nonfiction are the use of storytelling techniques and a focus on personal experiences. Narrative nonfiction differs from other types of nonfiction in that it aims to engage readers through a compelling narrative structure, using elements such as character development, plot, and setting. It also often includes the author's own voice and perspective, making it more subjective compared to other forms of nonfiction that are typically more objective and informational.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
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 product, 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.
In 1–2 sentences, identify and explain the evidence that the author uses to support the idea that taking iodine out of table salt might cause harm.
(2 points)
The evidence that the author uses to support the idea that taking iodine out of table salt might cause harm is the concern expressed by nutrition experts that people who rely on table salt as a source of iodine will have an increase in disease caused by a diet lacking in the micronutrient. This suggests that the removal of iodine from table salt could potentially lead to health implications and deficiencies among those who heavily rely on it as a source of iodine.
Use the passage to answer the question.
Should cities be required to have detailed evacuation plans? In 3–5 sentences, answer the question and provide specific textual evidence to support your analysis.
(4 points)