Use this text to answer the question that follows.
“Jenny, is this how I factor this out?”
Jenny leaned over Anya’s shoulder and frowned. “Not quite. Remember when you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive.”
“Oh yeah! Thanks, Jen!”
Jenny usually had to help her friends with their homework. The two girls were close friends. Jenny didn’t have a lot of friends, but the few ones she did have stuck to her like glue. “So when is your mom going to let you have the keys, Anya?” Jenny asked.
“Ugh, probably never. I passed my test, but my mom loves that car. She’ll never trust me with it,” Anya said, “But what about you? How are you doing behind the wheel?”
Jenny looked up from her work and stared out into the school parking lot. Other teens she knew were already driving, Anya included, but Jenny was younger than most of the kids in her grade. She still had to wait months before she could take her driving test. She sighed. “I’m doing ok. My dad makes me learn in this old clunker. It’s got a clutch and everything." Jenny rolled her eyes. "He says if I can drive a standard, I can drive anything.”
“Don’t worry, Jen, you’ll ace that test. You’ll be driving in no time,” Anya smiled.
“I hope so. Come on, here’s our bus,” Jenny threw her books into her bag and stood up.
What can you infer from these sentences? Jenny rolled her eyes. "He says if I can drive a standard, I can drive anything?"
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Jenny's father doesn't want to spoil her with a new car.
Standard transmissions are better than automatic transmissions.
Jenny resents how her father is teaching her to drive.
Jenny's father wants her to be prepared for life's challenges
Jenny's father wants her to be prepared for life's challenges.
How?
Jenny's father believes that if she can learn how to drive a car with a standard transmission, she will be better prepared to drive any type of car or vehicle in the future, indicating that he wants her to be prepared for life's challenges.
Use the text below to answer the TWO questions that follow.
“Mom, why don’t you take a break? You’ve been working on the computer for hours,” Alexis said.
“I just need to finish this report before the meeting tomorrow,” Mom replied.
“Yes, but you are straining your eyes and your shoulders. What would you tell me to do?” Alexis persisted.
“Okay, you’re right. I will take a short break,” Mom submitted to her daughter’s wishes.
“I am about to make myself a sandwich. I'll make you one, too. You haven't eaten all day,” Alexis stated.
“What would I do without you? You take such good care of me. I should be making a meal for you,” Mom said.
“Oh Mom, I learned how to be caring from you. I’m 12 years old. I think I can manage to make my own dinner and something for you once in a while,” Alexis responded.
“Thank you, my darling. I appreciate it,” Mom said as she hugged Alexis.
What does the reader learn about Alexis from the dialogue?
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Alexis thinks that Mom does not do enough around the house.
Alexis likes to argue with people and always has to be right.
Alexis cares about her mom a lot and enjoys helping her.
Alexis wants to make dinner for herself every night of the week.
Alexis cares about her mom a lot and enjoys helping her.
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 a hard worker, and she loves her daughter.
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.
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
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.
From which point of view is this passage written?: A hunter from Pennsylvania claims he has pictures of the legendary Bigfoot. Rick Jacobs says that he snapped pictures of the creature in September 2007. Jacobs had set up a camera in a tree in the Allegheny National Forest. Jacobs says that he will not tell the exact place where the picture was taken. He thinks that hunters and tourists will flood the area to try to see Bigfoot. The Bigfoot Field Research Organization says that the picture is of a young Bigfoot. The animal has two arms and two legs but walks hunched over. Jacobs had sent copies of the pictures to the group. He says he wanted proof that the pictures are actually of Bigfoot. Some say that the pictures of Bigfoot are most likely of a bear. The Pennsylvania Game Commission argues that they have seen pictures like this before. It appears to be a bear with a possible skin disease.
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Third person
It shifts from third person to first person.
First person
Second person
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
He is very thirsty after running.
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.