Which of the following BEST states the central ideas of "Schools Should Stick to Traditional Schedules"?
A.
Year–round schooling does not save taxpayers money. Year–round schooling does not give students long enough breaks.
B.
Year–round schooling does not improve student performance. Year–round schooling is difficult to put into place.
C.
Year–round schooling makes it difficult for students to hold part–time jobs. Year–round schooling does not improve student performance.
D.
Year–round schooling does not allow schools to better use space. Year–round schooling is difficult for parents with children in different tracks.
B.
Year–round schooling does not improve student performance. Year–round schooling is difficult to put into place.
While supporters contend that year–round schooling will improve student performance, little proof exists suggesting that this is the case. Students in year–round programs attend school for about the same number of days as students in traditional programs. These students do not spend more time learning. Rather, their breaks are just spread out throughout the year. Shorter breaks may make it easier for some students to recall information, but others may struggle if teachers spend too little time on review.
How does this information help the reader understand the information about year–round schedules in paragraph 3 of "Year–Round Schooling Helps Students, Teachers, and Families"?
A.
It shows that students can advance quickly instead of waiting for the new school year to start.
B.
It shows that there are shorter breaks throughout the year.
C.
It shows that this method is a disadvantage to those who need review at the beginning of the year.
D.
It shows that year–round schooling improves student performance.
C.
It shows that this method is a disadvantage to those who need review at the beginning of the year.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
A.
Penelope scanned the dim crowded room, full of people, for her brother.
B.
Penelope wore a sequined fluorescent dress to the party.
C.
Penelope wrote a long, detailed story for her creative writing class.
D.
Penelope's favorite aunt, Jane, decided to come for a short sweet visit.
D.
Penelope's favorite aunt, Jane, decided to come for a short sweet visit.
Choose TWO sentences that are correctly punctuated.
A.
Henry has a huge, baseball card collection that is worth a small fortune.
B.
Having several, older sisters has taught me a lot about makeup, hairstyles, and fashion.
C.
Slow, careful movements are necessary when learning to write complicated Chinese characters.
D.
Lisa only wants to cook healthy, low–fat meals, but we are all desperate for a big juicy hamburger.
E.
Jaime did not really want to spend the long, hot day indoors, but he felt better knowing that he was earning some extra money for college.
A.
Henry has a huge, baseball card collection that is worth a small fortune.
C.
Slow, careful movements are necessary when learning to write complicated Chinese characters.
Read the sentence.
Mrs. Baxter teaches life science and health and sometimes physical education at times.
The sentence above is cluttered with too many words and phrases. Which of the following correctly revises the sentence?
A.
Mrs. Baxter at times teaches life science and health and physical education.
B.
Mrs. Baxter teaches life science and at times, physical education.
C.
Mrs. Baxter teaches life science, health, and sometimes physical education.
D.
Mrs. Baxter teaches life science, physical education, and sometimes health.
C.
Mrs. Baxter teaches life science, health, and sometimes physical education.