Sofia was sitting by the window in her favorite old rocking chair, which she'd loved relaxing in since she was a child. Now, at sixteen years old, she sat there contemplating the leaves changing colors outside. A chilly wind was rising in the yard, pushing the empty swing into the air and filling her mind with bittersweet memories. It was hard for her to accept that tomorrow, she would be in a different place in a different town. Sofia could see her reflection in the window and was surprised to notice a tear running down her face. When her mother walked into the room, Sofia could not stop herself from bursting into tears and running into her arms.
What dialogue would BEST develop this passage?
A.
"I'm feeling so downhearted, Mom," said Sofia.
"I saw you in here with tears in your eyes," said Mom.
B.
"I loved living in this house, Mom," said Sofia.
"I know, and I'm sorry we have to move away," said Mom.
C.
"The wind is pushing the swing outside, Mom," said Sofia.
"It sure is cold and windy out there," said Mom.
D.
"This is my favorite chair, Mom," said Sofia.
"Yes, you've had that since you were a little girl," said Mom.
B.
"I loved living in this house, Mom," said Sofia.
"I know, and I'm sorry we have to move away," said Mom.
What does the reader learn about Mom from the dialogue?
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Mom is a hard worker, and she loves her daughter.
Mom does not appreciate the way Alexis bosses her.
Mom makes Alexis do everything around the house.
Mom needs to go to the doctor and get eyeglasses.
Mom is sympathetic to Sofia's feelings and understands that moving away from their current home is difficult for her.
On August 4, 2006, two Japanese companies made the world's longest hot dog. The hot dog was 197.83 feet long. The hot dog was part of a 50th-anniversary event for the All-Japan Bread Association. The company made the bun for the hot dog. Shizouka Meat Producers made the meat. The hot dog was presented in a hotel ballroom in Tokyo, Japan. The media was present for the official measurement. The companies broke a record set one month earlier. That hot dog was 104.75 feet long. Which sentence below is MOST important in writing a summary of this article?
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The company made the bun for the hot dog.
The hot dog was part of a 50th anniversary event for the All-Japan Bread Association.
The hot dog was presented in a hotel ballroom in Tokyo, Japan.
On August 4, 2006, two Japanese companies made the world's longest hot dog.
On August 4, 2006, two Japanese companies made the world's longest hot dog.
Use this text to answer the question that follows.
from I, Coriander
by Sally Gardner
It is night, and our old house by the river is finally quiet. The baby has stopped its crying and been soothed back to sleep. Only the gentle lapping of the River Thames can be heard outside my window. London is wrapped in a deep sleep, waiting for the watchman to call in the new day.
I have lit the first of seven candles to write my story by. On the table next to me is the silk purse that holds my mother's pearls, and beside it is the ebony box whose treasure I am only now beginning to understand. Next to that, shining nearly as bright as the moon, stands a pair of silver shoes.
I have a great many things to tell, of how I came by the silver shoes and more. And this being my story and a fairy tale besides, I will start once upon a time . . . .
Which words from the FIRST paragraph reveal the story's point of view?
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its, baby
sleep, London
our, my
it, river
our, my
Use the text to answer the question that follows.
The Race
by A. Gautam
Suri was nowhere close to finishing the race. First, her shoelace came off. Then, her calves started feeling stiff. The farther she tried to get, the slower she moved. Suri looked up at the sky. When she saw the dark clouds, she felt even worried. But, I want to win, she thought. Today just isn't my lucky day.
As her heart began to give up hope, Suri saw lightning in the sky. The white flash reminded her of her grandmother."You must act without thinking about the result," her grandmother had once said.
"I must run because I want to," Suri told herself. "I shouldn't run because I have to win." Just like the flash of lightning, Suri felt a sudden rush of strength. She smiled and decided to run.
What characteristic from the piece proves it is a work of fiction?
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It is made up entirely of dialogue.
It has a plot and a definite setting.
The passage has many line breaks.
Each sentence is written in meter.
It has a plot and a definite setting.
Use the play to answer the question that follows.
The Scary Ride
SETTING: Sunday morning, at the town fair.
Scene 2
JULIE: Come on Gemma, let's go try the "Thunder Ride."
GEMMA: No, I'd rather not. It looks scary.
JULIE: Don't worry. I will be with you. You don't have to be afraid. Do you remember how afraid you were when you had to come on stage for the school play?
GEMMA: Yes. I was terrified at the sight of the audience.
JULIE: Yet, you did play your part well. All it took was a little encouragement. Now, come on. I will be right by your side.
GEMMA: If you say so. Maybe we could go for one ride. (Gemma nervously she walks behind Julie.)
Which of the following is characteristic of the play?
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It has meter and is written in stanzas.
It has a scene and stage directions to instruct the actors.
It has long sentences divided into paragraphs.
It has many characters involved in a plot.
It has a scene and stage directions to instruct the actors.
Wyatt forgot to bring his lunch to school, and when he arrived home, he told his mom he could eat a horse. What does the phrase "could eat a horse" reveal about Wyatt?
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He would like some cookies shaped like horses.
He is extremely hungry because he forgot his lunch.
He will remember to bring his lunch tomorrow.
He does not like the dinner his mom prepared.
He is extremely hungry because he forgot his lunch.
Once a farmer and a potter jointly hired a camel, and each filled one side of the saddle with his goods. As he went along the road, the camel took a mouthful every now and then from the farmer's bag of vegetables. This provoked a laugh from the potter, who thought he had the best of the bargain. But the time came for the camel to sit, and he naturally sat on the heavier side, bearing down on the pots. This caused the pots to break in the bag, and then the farmer had all the laughs to himself. What is the theme of this passage?
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It is important to prepare for the future.
Greediness doesn't pay off in the end.
He who laughs last, laughs best.
A fool and his money are soon parted.
Greediness doesn't pay off in the end.
Which of the following sentences best uses language that appeals to the senses?
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An ice-cold jealousy spread through Joel, catching him off guard like a freak tidal wave.
Ann bounced the ball twice and focused on the basket, then took the shot just as her coach had taught her.
The best thing about spring vacation was the cool weather, as the heat of summer was still months off.
Eddie hid the pretty valentine deep in his book bag, afraid the other kids would tease him if they saw it.
An ice-cold jealousy spread through Joel, catching him off guard like a freak tidal wave.
Use the poem below to answer the question that follows.
Alarm Clock
"Wake up! Wake up!" my alarm starts to beep.
I say, "No, I'd rather sleep."
"Get up! Get up!" my alarm raises its voice.
I beg, "Please, stop your noise!"
5 "It's time! It's time!" my alarm continues to fuss.
I growl, "For more dreaming, hush!"
"It's here! It's here!" my alarm makes it clear.
I protest, "But it's too early for the bus."
"It's gone! It's gone!" my alarm chatters on.
10 I state, "Oh no, I slept too late."
The theme of this poem is
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parents cannot depend on their children to wake up on time.
people should not set an alarm clock when they are tired.
not paying attention to an alarm clock can cause problems.
talking alarm clocks bother people and do not work very well.
not paying attention to an alarm clock can cause problems.
Which of the following sentences makes the best use of concrete, sensory language?
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Brandi wished she had a best friend, someone she could tell her deepest thoughts to, who would comfort her if she was feeling bad.
It was already 6:15, and Marcus knew the only way he could get home by 6:30, like he'd promised his mom, was if the coach was nice enough to give him a ride.
Ms. Nelson gathered the P.E. class before her and demonstrated the proper way to serve a volleyball, sending it flying over the net and into the opposing court.
The five snow-white puppies trotted gleefully behind their proud owner, who handled their leashes like a marionette master working his craft.
The five snow-white puppies trotted gleefully behind their proud owner, who handled their leashes like a marionette master working his craft.
After running two miles during soccer practice in the heat, Stanley's mouth was as dry as a bone. What does the phrase "dry as a bone" reveal about Stanley?
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He is very thirsty after running.
He plans to carry a water bottle.
He is used to running in the heat.
He drinks a lot of water at practice.