2. What is the central idea of the excerpt?
A.Jack Foley pioneered the use of sound effects in movies
B.Improvements in microphones allowed Foley artists to record dialogue for movies.
C.Silent movies relied on visuals to tell the story.
D.Advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound.
D.Advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound.
3. Which detail best supports the idea that Foley artists have enhanced the experience of watching movies?
(1 point)
Responses.
Foley artists entered the movie industry in the middle of the twentieth century
Foley artists are named after innovator Jack Foley.
Foley artists use technology such as microphones
Foley artists create sounds that are added to the images in movies.
Foley artists create sounds that are added to the images in movies.
4. Which is the best summary of the information in this paragraph?
(1 point)
Responses
Towns in California are surrounded by natural plants, such as trees and shrubs.
Towns in California are surrounded by natural plants, such as trees and shrubs.
California weather is usually windy with the occasional dry lightning storm.
California weather is usually windy with the occasional dry lightning storm.
California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities.
California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities.
Some tourists cause wildfires while camping and sightseeing in California.
California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities.
5. An objective summary conveys the central idea of the text.(1 point)
Responses
True
True
False
True
6. What type of interaction does the underlined phrase show?
(1 point)
Responses
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
chronological
chronological
cause and effect
cause and effect
problem and solution
compare and contrast
7. What is the primary text structure used in these sentences?
(1 point)
Responses
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
order of importance
order of importance
steps in a process
steps in a process
problem and solution
problem and solution
Question 8
order of importance
8. What does the word makeshift mean in this context?
(1 point)
Responses
spacious
spacious
complicated
complicated
cozy
cozy
temporary
temporary
9. What saved the gray wolf population of North America?
(1 point)
Responses
Congress granted gray wolves protected status.
Congress granted gray wolves protected status.
People avoided gray wolves out of fear.
People avoided gray wolves out of fear.
Gray wolves became strong and fierce.
Gray wolves became strong and fierce.
People stopped baiting and trapping gray wolves.
Congress granted gray wolves protected status.
10. Identify TWO traits of narrative nonfiction text.
(2 points)
Responses
Descriptive writing
Descriptive writing
Mostly literal language
Mostly literal language
Personal perspectives
Personal perspectives
Exclusion of dialogue
Descriptive writing and personal perspectives.
11. Identify TWO pieces of evidence the author uses to support the idea that taking iodine out of table salt might cause harm.
(2 points)
Responses
Iodine is an important micronutrient, a vitamin or mineral that is necessary for good health.
Iodine is an important micronutrient, a vitamin or mineral that is necessary for good health.
In 1924, iodine was added to salt to make up for a lack of public access to dairy foods.
In 1924, iodine was added to salt to make up for a lack of public access to dairy foods.
Experts are concerned that people who still rely on table salt as a source of iodine will have an increase in disease caused by a diet lacking in the micronutrient.
Experts are concerned that people who still rely on table salt as a source of iodine will have an increase in disease caused by a diet lacking in the micronutrient.
The modern American diet, however, includes many processed foods that contain iodine.
The modern American diet, however, includes many processed foods that contain iodine.
Question 12
Iodine is an important micronutrient, a vitamin or mineral that is necessary for good health.
Experts are concerned that people who still rely on table salt as a source of iodine will have an increase in disease caused by a diet lacking in the micronutrient.
12A. What is the meaning of the word obsolete?
(1 point)
Responses
no longer needed
no longer needed
determined
determined
upset
upset
missing
missing
Question 13
no longer needed
12B. What inference can be made based on this passage?(1 point)
Responses
Robots are always better than humans.
Robots are always better than humans.
The author lost his job to a robot.
The author lost his job to a robot.
The author is in favor of robotics.
The author is in favor of robotics.
More jobs are being created to make up for the jobs robots are doing.
More jobs are being created to make up for the jobs robots are doing.
Question 14
More jobs are being created to make up for the jobs robots are doing.
13. Which of the following can be inferred based on the information in the sentences above?
(1 point)
Responses
Libraries are working hard to remain relevant in the digital age by expanding their offerings.
Libraries are working hard to remain relevant in the digital age by expanding their offerings.
Because most people read books on their phones or tablets, libraries are no longer necessary.
Because most people read books on their phones or tablets, libraries are no longer necessary.
Libraries should charge patrons money so they can continue to offer a wide range of high-quality goods and services.
Libraries should charge patrons money so they can continue to offer a wide range of high-quality goods and services.
Because people prefer musical instruments to books, the library should switch its focus to music instead of literacy.
Libraries are working hard to remain relevant in the digital age by expanding their offerings.
14. Which statement provides the best evidence to support this central idea?
(1 point)
Responses
The fastest roller coaster in the world travels close to 150 miles per hour.
The fastest roller coaster in the world travels close to 150 miles per hour.
The first roller coaster was created in 1884 for a park in Coney Island, New York.
The first roller coaster was created in 1884 for a park in Coney Island, New York.
Fast-moving roller coasters are located in many countries all over the world.
Fast-moving roller coasters are located in many countries all over the world.
Potential energy turns to kinetic energy as gravity pulls the roller coaster along the track.