Use the paragraph to answer the question.
The platypus is an Australian mammal that does not fall neatly into a classification. It is one of only two mammals (the other being the echidna) that bear young by laying eggs. In some respects, the platypus resembles a duck; both have webbed feet and bills. The platypus has a tail like a beaver’s and a furry body similar to an otter’s. Its unusual hybrid of body parts makes it well-suited for its largely aquatic life. The platypus uses its webbed feet to paddle through water, and its tail serves as a kind of rudder for steering. While underwater, the platypus uses its bill to scoop up bits of food, such as insects and shellfish, from the water’s bottom. The platypus also scoops up bits of gravel, which grind up the food, as the platypus is toothless. The platypus stores the food and gravel in its cheeks until it reaches the water’s surface. Once the platypus surfaces, it consumes its meal.
Which idea from the paragraph is important to include in a summary?
(1 point)
Responses
The platypus paddles through water.
The platypus paddles through water.
The platypus collects food such as insects and shellfish.
The platypus collects food such as insects and shellfish.
The platypus is a rare type of mammal that bears its young by laying eggs.
The platypus is a rare type of mammal that bears its young by laying eggs.
The platypus is a fascinating animal.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
While the invention of the steamboat is often attributed to American inventor Robert Fulton, credit should really go to John Fitch. Fitch built four steamboats in the late eighteenth century. These boats traveled successfully on lakes and rivers and proved that steam could be used to propel boats. Fitch’s boats included more traditional elements as well, such as paddle wheels and screw propellers. By blending tried and true methods of propulsion with new technology, Fitch created functioning steamboats. He forfeited his place in American memory due not to any mechanical failings, but to financial ones. His production and operating costs were too high to make steam travel economically feasible. As a result, many people have forgotten his role in the invention of the steamboat. It wasn’t until after his death that Robert Fulton created a commercially successful steamboat and became known as “the father of steam navigation.”
Which of the following sentences should be included in a summary of the text?
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Responses
John Fitch combined old methods of constructing boats with new technology to create the first steamboats.
John Fitch combined old methods of constructing boats with new technology to create the first steamboats.
It wasn’t until after his death that Robert Fulton created a commercially successful steamboat and became known as “the father of steam navigation.”
It wasn’t until after his death that Robert Fulton created a commercially successful steamboat and became known as “the father of steam navigation.”
Fitch's boats cost too much to make.
Fitch's boats cost too much to make.
I think that it would be fun to ride on a steamboat someday.
John Fitch combined old methods of constructing boats with new technology to create the first steamboats.
Which type of connection shows how ideas are similar or different?(1 point)
Responses
chronological order
chronological order
comparison and contrast
comparison and contrast
cause and effect
cause and effect
problem and solution
comparison and contrast
Like real coral reefs, artificial reefs create homes for marine life.
Which two things are compared in this sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
real coral reefs and artificial reefs
real coral reefs and artificial reefs
real coral reefs and marine life
real coral reefs and marine life
homes and artificial marine life
homes and artificial marine life
artificial reefs and homes
Large waves cause erosion of shorelines. Seawalls constructed of concrete can protect shorelines from this erosion.
Which type of connection is made between the ideas in these sentences?
(1 point)
Responses
problem and solution
problem and solution
cause and effect
cause and effect
description
description
contrast
Although his younger students greeted the new practice with enthusiasm, the “old guard” had staked their reputations on the belief in miasmas.
Which type of connection does the author make between the ideas in this sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
comparison
comparison
cause and effect
cause and effect
problem and solution
problem and solution
contrast
Like real coral reefs and artificial reefs are compared in the sentence.
The type of connection made between the ideas in the two sentences is cause and effect.
The connection made between the ideas in the sentence is contrast.
Which of the following describes a context clue?(1 point)
Responses
dictionary definitions of words included in a text to help the reader understand their meaning
dictionary definitions of words included in a text to help the reader understand their meaning
descriptions in a text that help the reader picture what the author is describing
descriptions in a text that help the reader picture what the author is describing
phrases in a text that have a meaning other than their literal meanings
phrases in a text that have a meaning other than their literal meanings
information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word
Timothy ran inside and slammed the door behind him. He held an umbrella, but his clothes were wet. "It's raining cats and dogs out there!" he yelled at no one in particular.
Which statement describes the meaning of the phrase "raining cats and dogs"?
(1 point)
Responses
The rain is about to stop.
The rain is about to stop.
Cats and dogs are playing in the rain.
Cats and dogs are playing in the rain.
It is raining very hard.
It is raining very hard.
Cats and dogs are running from the rain.
Which literal statement explains what someone means when they say "It's late. I need to hit the hay"?(1 point)
Responses
Time is running out to harvest the straw.
Time is running out to harvest the straw.
I arrived late and need to mow the grass.
I arrived late and need to mow the grass.
Time is flying and I need to rush.
Time is flying and I need to rush.
I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
Which of the following describes the relationship between an idiomatic phrase and a literal phrase?(1 point)
Responses
An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.
An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.
A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A student is trying to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a paragraph. The paragraph does not contain any examples of figurative language, and the student has already identified the unfamiliar word as a noun.
Which strategy would work best in order for the student to define the word?
(1 point)
Responses
Identify idioms.
Identify idioms.
Examine sentence logic.
Examine sentence logic.
Determine the part of speech.
Determine the part of speech.
Look for context clues.
The strategy that would work best for the student to define the word is to look for context clues.
Which of the following describes a context clue?(1 point)
Responses
dictionary definitions of words included in a text to help the reader understand their meaning
dictionary definitions of words included in a text to help the reader understand their meaning
descriptions in a text that help the reader picture what the author is describing
descriptions in a text that help the reader picture what the author is describing
phrases in a text that have a meaning other than their literal meanings
phrases in a text that have a meaning other than their literal meanings
information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word
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