Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Good sleep hygiene, the behaviors that promote good sleep, will help ensure that middle schoolers get enough sleep.
How does the author develop the main idea in this sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
by describing specific steps to solve a problem
by describing specific steps to solve a problem
by defining an important term
by defining an important term
by comparing important ideas
by comparing important ideas
by giving an example
4
by giving an example
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Summer should be a time of heading to the beach with friends and playing capture the flag in the yard until the streetlights come on. However, research suggests that it should also be a time for learning. Summer learning loss, sometimes referred to as the “summer slide,” is a loss of academic achievement students experience during the summer. Schools should implement summer reading programs to help combat this summer setback. Engaging summer reading programs help to foster lifelong readers. Reading over the summer helps children keep their literacy skills up, and with a broader selection of books, the program can pique the interest of reluctant readers.
What is the author's purpose?
(1 point)
Responses
Persuade readers of the benefits of summer reading programs in schools.
Persuade readers of the benefits of summer reading programs in schools.
Inform how children should spend their summers
Inform how children should spend their summers
Entertain students with a strong summer reading program
Persuade readers of the benefits of summer reading programs in schools.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
(1) Our town's plastic bag ban is a wise policy. (2) Studies have demonstrated the detrimental effects plastic bags have on the environment. (3) People have argued that banning plastic bags will only result in the increased use of paper bags, simply causing a different environmental problem. (4) However, paper bags can be recycled more effectively than plastic bags. (5) We should all support the new policy on plastic bags.
In which sentence does the author refute an opposing argument?
(1 point)
Responses
4
4
5
5
3
3
2
A student is having a hard time telling the difference between a parrot and a toucan. Which type of medium would help the student recognize the differences?(1 point)
Responses
Text
Text
Audio Recording
Audio Recording
photo
photo
map
Photo
Which statement could be used as a claim that argues against school uniforms?(1 point)
Responses
School uniforms limit the individuality of students.
School uniforms limit the individuality of students.
School uniforms require cooperation from students.
School uniforms require cooperation from students.
School uniforms might go on sale.
School uniforms might go on sale.
School uniforms can be personalized.
School uniforms limit the individuality of students.
Which piece of evidence could persuade a reader to support a claim that middle-school students should be required to wear uniforms?(1 point)
Responses
When everyone looks the same in their uniforms, students begin to lose their uniqueness.
When everyone looks the same in their uniforms, students begin to lose their uniqueness.
Compared to the cost of regular clothes, the cost of uniforms is often quite less.
Compared to the cost of regular clothes, the cost of uniforms is often quite less.
In a school district that recently made school uniforms a requirement, attendance rates and grades have increased.
In a school district that recently made school uniforms a requirement, attendance rates and grades have increased.
School uniforms can be ordered online, which is much easier than going to a store.
In a school district that recently made school uniforms a requirement, attendance rates and grades have increased.
Which would be a sound argument for the proposition that a community should sponsor a riverfront clean-up day?(1 point)
Responses
Students need more community service hours for graduation, and a clean-up day is a fun option.
Students need more community service hours for graduation, and a clean-up day is a fun option.
Many people in our community enjoy walking by the riverfront.
Many people in our community enjoy walking by the riverfront.
The Ohio River is nearly 1,000 miles long from end to end, and that's more than one-third of the length of the Mississippi River.
The Ohio River is nearly 1,000 miles long from end to end, and that's more than one-third of the length of the Mississippi River.
A clean-up day would bring the community together on a project to reduce pollution and beautify the parks.
A clean-up day would bring the community together on a project to reduce pollution and beautify the parks.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Go-well Vitamins are made especially for teenagers. They make your skin shiny and clear. Mrs. J. Rice reports that her daughter's skin has improved dramatically, thanks to Go-well Vitamins. "I love what Go-well has done for me," Lily Rice confirms. Go-well is making teens happy throughout the Midwest. Bottles are flying off the shelves.
Why is the claim about the vitamins unsupported by sufficient evidence?
(1 point)
Responses
The passage centers on a personal testimonial.
The passage centers on a personal testimonial.
The passage uses a figure of speech in the last line.
The passage uses a figure of speech in the last line.
The passage includes references to scientific research.
The passage includes references to scientific research.
The passage includes references to emotions.
The passage centers on a personal testimonial.
Use the information from the two sources to answer the question.
Source 1: Requiring school districts to recycle will reduce the emissions of greenhouses gases that damage the environment. School districts have many people in them and dispose of large amounts of waste. Their participation is necessary if recycling is going to have an impact on the environment.
Source 2: Outside recycling programs can be expensive for schools that need to use their district's money for educational programs and resources. While recycling is important for protecting our planet, getting all students to follow a specific program is not easy and can cause programs to be ineffective.
On which fact do the two sources disagree?
(1 point)
Responses
There are too many people in a school district to follow one plan.
There are too many people in a school district to follow one plan.
Recycling programs in schools damage the environment.
Recycling programs in schools damage the environment.
Successful recycling programs require the participation of many people.
Successful recycling programs require the participation of many people.
There is a need to protect the environment with recycling.
Recycling programs in schools damage the environment.
A student is researching "performance enhancement equipment in competitive sports." Which source is most likely to be trustworthy?(1 point)
Responses
a survey of six physical education teachers
a survey of six physical education teachers
the opinions of nine basketball players
the opinions of nine basketball players
the opinions of five baseball coaches
the opinions of five baseball coaches
a survey of eight professional athletic organizations
a survey of eight professional athletic organizations
Next week, the city council will consider a proposal to extend Highway 85 by 10 miles. A small coalition of real estate developers have hurried this proposal forward, hoping to capitalize on state tax breaks and reassuring the city that their intentions are good. In truth, however, the proposed extension would hurt our community. It would be bad for downtown businesses, bad for families, and bad for the environment.
Bad for Downtown Businesses
Developers claim that the land west of town is ripe to be turned into a combined retail/residential area. They say that the extension of Highway 85 would give shoppers access to a greater variety of stores. In truth, though, we already have a great variety of stores downtown—over 200 of them. Many of these businesses have been hurting for several years due to the neglect of the Exit 10 overpass, which has made driving difficult. Extending Highway 85 would give shoppers a reason to avoid downtown altogether—likely dooming many small businesses and leaving buildings vacant. However, the overpass could be repaired at a fraction of the cost of the highway extension. This small investment in city infrastructure would be good for businesses and shoppers alike.
What is the author’s point of view in the passage above?
(1 point)
Responses
Highway 85 should be extended because it gives shoppers access to a greater variety of stores.
Highway 85 should be extended because it gives shoppers access to a greater variety of stores.
Highway 85 should not be extended because it is bad for the community.
Highway 85 should not be extended because it is bad for the community.
Highway 85 should be extended to avoid downtown altogether.
Highway 85 should be extended to avoid downtown altogether.
Highway 85 should not be extended because it is expensive.
Highway 85 should not be extended because it is expensive.
Question 12
Highway 85 should not be extended because it is bad for the community.
Next week, the city council will consider a proposal to extend Highway 85 by 10 miles. A small coalition of real estate developers have hurried this proposal forward, hoping to capitalize on state tax breaks and reassuring the city that their intentions are good. In truth, however, the proposed extension would hurt our community. It would be bad for downtown businesses, bad for families, and bad for the environment.
Bad for Downtown Businesses
Developers claim that the land west of town is ripe to be turned into a combined retail/residential area. They say that the extension of Highway 85 would give shoppers access to a greater variety of stores. In truth, though, we already have a great variety of stores downtown—over 200 of them. Many of these businesses have been hurting for several years due to the neglect of the Exit 10 overpass, which has made driving difficult. Extending Highway 85 would give shoppers a reason to avoid downtown altogether—likely dooming many small businesses and leaving buildings vacant. However, the overpass could be repaired at a fraction of the cost of the highway extension. This small investment in city infrastructure would be good for businesses and shoppers alike.
What is the author’s purpose in the passage above?
(1 point)
Responses
To inform readers about a city council proposal
To inform readers about a city council proposal
To entertain citizens of the community
To entertain citizens of the community
to persuade readers that Highway 85 should not be extended
to persuade readers that Highway 85 should not be extended
Question 13
To persuade readers that Highway 85 should not be extended
(1) Our town should double its fines for speeding. (2) Studies show that higher fines result in less speeding, so increasing the fees should improve safety. (3) There is no reason not to do this. (4) If people can afford to pay a $50 fine, then surely they should be able to pay a $100 fine as well.
Use the above passage to answer the following question.
Which sentence is not sound reasoning to support the claim “Our town should double its fines for speeding”.
(1 point)
Responses
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
3
(1)When cold season approaches, many people take precautions to avoid colds and flu. (2) The most important step of all, in order to stay well during cold season, is washing your hands frequently. (3) Colds and flu are transmitted through your hands. (4) The most common cold virus is the rhinovirus. (5) You pick up and pass on flu and cold viruses whenever you touch surfaces contaminated by other people. (6) Doorknobs, handles, faucets, food-cart and basket handles, elevator buttons, public phones, tables, and trays, to name a few, can all carry viruses and bacteria. (7) Touching your nose or rubbing your eyes after an outing are the quickest way to pick up germs on your hands. (8) So, pay attention and keep washing!
Use the above passage to answer the following questions.
Which of the following sentences contains the main claim of the passage?
(1 point)
Responses
1
1
2
2
5
5
7
2
(1)When cold season approaches, many people take precautions to avoid colds and flu. (2) The most important step of all, in order to stay well during cold season, is washing your hands frequently. (3) Colds and flu are transmitted through your hands. (4) The most common cold virus is the rhinovirus. (5) You pick up and pass on flu and cold viruses whenever you touch surfaces contaminated by other people. (6) Doorknobs, handles, faucets, food-cart and basket handles, elevator buttons, public phones, tables, and trays, to name a few, can all carry viruses and bacteria. (7) Touching your nose or rubbing your eyes after an outing are the quickest way to pick up germs on your hands. (8) So, pay attention and keep washing!
Use the above passage to answer the following questions.
Which sentences can contain an irrelevant detail?(1 point)
Responses
3
3
1
1
5
5
4
4
The current temperature in degrees Celsius, where x equals the number of hours after noon, is 2x+10 . Interpreting this equation, what is the initial value? (1 point)
Responses
2°C
2 degrees C
10°C
10 degrees C
−2°C
negative 2 degrees C
−10°C