Read the following passage to answer the question:
Cooking at home has many benefits compared to eating out. Home-cooked meals usually have fewer calories and less saturated fat and sodium. Preparing your own food also allows you to use fresher, higher-quality ingredients. Additionally, cooking is a creative outlet and a great life skill. Whipping up recipes in your kitchen can also help reduce stress. With some practice in the kitchen, you can gain confidence and improve your health.
Based on the passage, the author believes cooking at home is:
(1 point)
Responses
Important creative pass time
Important creative pass time
A relaxing hobby
A relaxing hobby
Beneficial for one's health
Beneficial for one's health
Cheaper than eating out
Important creative pass time
Read the following passage to answer the question below:
Reading fiction novels provides many benefits besides entertainment. Studies show that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence. Fictional stories allow readers to imagine characters' experiences, which activates the same brain regions as real-life social interactions. This helps strengthen readers' ability to understand others' mental states.
Based on the passage, reading fiction improves:
(1 point)
Responses
Ability to empathize with others
Ability to empathize with others
Emotional bonds with only fictional characters
Emotional bonds with only fictional characters
Understanding of brain functioning
Understanding of brain functioning
Entertainment from imaginary stories
Ability to empathize with others
Read the following passage to answer the question below:
Biking is a great form of exercise. According to recent studies, cycling just 20 miles per week can help improve cardiovascular fitness. Research also shows that people who bike to work have higher levels of overall well-being compared to those who drive.
Which sentence from the passage can best be seen as evidence that best supports the main claim?
(1 point)
Responses
Research also shows that people who bike to work have higher levels of overall well-being compared to those who drive
Research also shows that people who bike to work have higher levels of overall well-being compared to those who drive
Biking is a form of exercise
Biking is a form of exercise
Biking is a great form of exercise
Biking is a great form of exercise
Cycling just 20 miles per week can help improve cardiovascular fitness
Cycling just 20 miles per week can help improve cardiovascular fitness
Research also shows that people who bike to work have higher levels of overall well-being compared to those who drive
Which part of the argument provides proof for the author's reasons?(1 point)
Responses
The media
The media
The conclusion
The conclusion
The evidence
The evidence
The claim
The evidence
Please read the passage below to determine the author’s purpose. Is the paragraph written to persuade, inform, describe, or entertain?
Have you ever tasted Pumpkin Pie? It is a traditional fall dessert served during the harvest holidays like Thanksgiving. Pumpkin pie is so spicy and delicious. It’s such a pretty autumn color with a warm spiced pumpkin custard filling. The pie is sweet, but it isn’t too sweet. Pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg are a few of its star flavors. The crust is flaky, creamy, and it’s even a little bit salty. Biting into the crust will make your mouth water. Pumpkin Pie is like eating all of the flavors of autumn in one pie tin. It’s best when topped with a dollop of whipped cream or cold vanilla ice cream!
In four complete sentences explain the author’s purpose. Your four sentences should answer the question, cite evidence from the text, explain the evidence, and summarize your point (ACES). Use proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar. 4 points.
✅Answer
✅Cite
✅Explain
✅Summarize
(4 points)