Which nonfiction genre includes texts designed to help readers change their lives in a positive way?(1 point)
Responses
how-to
how-to
self-help
self-help
history
history
biography
self-help
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
The platypus is an Australian mammal that is not easily classified. It is one of only two mammals (the other being the echidna) that bears 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 sentence describes a key detail that you could use in a summary?
(1 point)
Responses
The platypus is a mammal with many characteristics that make it unique.
The platypus is a mammal with many characteristics that make it unique.
The platypus uses an interesting method to consume its meals.
The platypus uses an interesting method to consume its meals.
The platypus has features similar to an otter and a beaver.
The platypus has features similar to an otter and a beaver.
The platypus lives in Africa.
The platypus has features similar to an otter and a beaver.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
It happens way too often: oil leaking from wells beneath the ocean or tankers spilling their cargo into the waves. One disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, called the Tyler spill, has been leaking hundreds of barrels of oil per day into the ocean for the past 14 years. While safety has not been made a priority, something can be done to clean up oil spills that does not involve pouring chemical cleanup agents into the already polluted waters. The question is, when will the oil industry embrace this effective, safe method?
Which sentence best identifies the central idea of the text?
(1 point)
Responses
The oil industry needs to work more more efficiently.
The oil industry needs to work more more efficiently.
There is a smart solution to the ongoing problem of oil spills the industry should use.
There is a smart solution to the ongoing problem of oil spills the industry should use.
There is no reason that oil spills occur as often as they do.
There is no reason that oil spills occur as often as they do.
The oil industry should focus on the fastest way to clean up oil spills.
There is a smart solution to the ongoing problem of oil spills the industry should use.
Use the paragraph to answer the prompt.
Many people believe a European named Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. However, Gutenberg’s press was actually building on inventions that appeared centuries earlier in China.
What is the connection between the ideas in these sentences?
(1 point)
Responses
problem and solution
problem and solution
comparison
comparison
cause and effect
cause and effect
contrast
comparison
Use the paragraph to answer the prompt.
A Buddhist book called The Diamond Sutra, printed around 868 C.E., is the oldest known printed book. It was printed using page-sized panels of wood blocks. These blocks were carved by hand with Chinese characters shown in reverse.
Which word or phrase describes the relationship between the ideas in the sentences?
(1 point)
Responses
problem and solution
problem and solution
description
description
contrast
contrast
cause and effect
description
Use the paragraph to answer the prompt.
All around the world, millions of people watch hundreds of new movies each year. Most people are aware that these movies have actors and actresses, directors, stunt doubles, and camera operators. But have you ever wondered how the crack of a bat in a baseball scene sounds so authentic even though the camera must be dozens of feet away?
Which word means the opposite of authentic as it is used in the paragraph?
(1 point)
Responses
fast
fast
fake
fake
real
real
boring
fake
Use the paragraph to answer the prompt.
You may not think earthquakes and volcanoes can go together, but they are unlikely friends, creating sensations under the earth’s surface. Most earthquakes occur because of the movement of tectonic plates previously described. Sometimes earthquakes happen below a volcano. This happens because magma, which is hot molten rock beneath the earth’s surface, pushes on rock until it breaks the rock and seeps into it. Then, the magma builds more pressure until it leaks more magma into the crack. Little earthquakes happen each time the rock breaks and lets in more magma. These little earthquakes are too small to feel. They are called harmonic tremors, perhaps because of their constant release of energy, like one long song played underground.
What does the analogy "they are called harmonic tremors, perhaps because of their constant release of energy, like one long song played underground" from the paragraph mean?
(1 point)
Responses
Much like background music, little earthquakes tremor underground without much notice.
Much like background music, little earthquakes tremor underground without much notice.
The same amount of energy is released by music and small earthquakes.
The same amount of energy is released by music and small earthquakes.
The tremors from small earthquakes follow unpredictable patterns, unlike musical meter.
The tremors from small earthquakes follow unpredictable patterns, unlike musical meter.
When little earthquakes occur, they make sounds similar to music.
When little earthquakes occur, they make sounds similar to music.
Why would a student include an allusion to Albert Einstein, an accomplished scientist with a famously bad memory, in a paper about how people learn?(1 point)
Responses
to show how memorizing something is not as important as understanding it
to show how memorizing something is not as important as understanding it
to show that memorization is important when learning something new
to show that memorization is important when learning something new
to show how famous people are remembered
to show how famous people are remembered
to show that memorization is important to everyone
to show how memorizing something is not as important as understanding it
Use the sentence to answer the prompt.
"Sue-Ellen is such a quiet child," said Aunt Lydia. "It makes me wonder what she is thinking."
Which word would give the sentence a positive tone if it replaced the word quiet?
(1 point)
Responses
sullen
sullen
distracted
distracted
calm
calm
lonely
calm
Use the paragraph to answer the prompt.
The crowd gathered around a chain-link fence and waited for the show to begin. The artist approached the large tree stump and powered up his chainsaw with a loud roar. Everyone was startled even though they knew the sound was coming. Swinging the saw in rhythmic motions and lunging forward to make quick stabs at the wood, the artist began to create an image. The people in the crowd turned their heads and squinted their eyes, trying to make out what shape the sculpture would take. Time passed quickly and the buzz of the saw dominated the scene for most of the afternoon. Then, just as the evening light softened the forest, the artist set down his saw and touched the face of the giant grizzly bear with his bare hand.
Which piece of evidence from the paragraph supports the inference that the artist is inspired by nature?
(1 point)
Responses
He likes to be hands-on with his work.
He likes to be hands-on with his work.
His work requires physical strength.
His work requires physical strength.
He carves animals out of wood.
He carves animals out of wood.
He performs in front of a crowd.
He carves animals out of wood.
Question
What is the most likely purpose for writing an explanatory article in third-person point of view that includes many facts and details about a topic?(1 point)
Responses
to inform
to inform
to persuade
to persuade
to express an opinion
to express an opinion
to entertain the reader
to entertain the reader
to inform
Which option below contains an allusion?(1 point)
Responses
His cat approached his food like a lion stalking his prey.
His cat approached his food like a lion stalking his prey.
My dogs are like two peas in a pod. They hate to be separated.
My dogs are like two peas in a pod. They hate to be separated.
Washing dishes makes me feel like Sisyphus. No matter how many I clean, more just keep piling up.
Washing dishes makes me feel like Sisyphus. No matter how many I clean, more just keep piling up.
She was a beautiful dancer. People were amazed by her gracefulness.
Washing dishes makes me feel like Sisyphus. No matter how many I clean, more just keep piling up.
Which elements are important to include in a summary? Check all that apply.(2 points)
Responses
Your opinion about what you read
Your opinion about what you read
Interesting facts from the text
Interesting facts from the text
The main idea of the text
The main idea of the text
Key details from the text
Interesting facts from the text and key details from the text.
Use the paragraph to answer the prompts in the remaining test questions.
“Once the mischievous companion of Chinese emperors, and later the mascot of Holland’s royal House of Orange, the small but solid pug is today adored by their millions of fans around the world. Pugs live to love and to be loved in return. The pug’s motto is the Latin phrase, ‘multum in parvo’ (a lot in a little), an apt description of this small but muscular breed. They come in three colors: silver or apricot-fawn with a black face mask, or all black. The large round head, the big sparkling eyes, and the wrinkled brow give pugs a range of human-like expressions…that have delighted owners for centuries. Pug owners say their breed is the ideal house dog. Pugs are happy in the city or country, with kids or old folks, as an only pet or in a pack. They enjoy their food, and care must be taken to keep them trim. They do best in moderate climates, but with proper care, pugs can be their adorable selves anywhere. “
Which of these sentences should be included in a summary of this paragraph? Choose all that apply.
(3 points)
Responses
The pug's motto is "a lot in a little."
The pug's motto is "a lot in a little."
Pugs were once the companions of emperors.
Pugs were once the companions of emperors.
Pugs have a round head, sparkling eyes, and a wrinkled brow.
Pugs have a round head, sparkling eyes, and a wrinkled brow.
Pugs are a lot of dog in a little body.
Pugs are a lot of dog in a little body.
Pugs are loved by many people around the world.
The pug's motto is "a lot in a little."
Pugs were once the companions of emperors.
Pugs have a round head, sparkling eyes, and a wrinkled brow.
Pugs are a lot of dog in a little body.
Use the paragraph to answer the prompt.
“Once the mischievous companion of Chinese emperors, and later the mascot of Holland’s royal House of Orange, the small but solid pug is today adored by their millions of fans around the world. Pugs live to love and to be loved in return. The pug’s motto is the Latin phrase, ‘multum in parvo’ (a lot in a little), an apt description of this small but muscular breed. They come in three colors: silver or apricot-fawn with a black face mask, or all black. The large round head, the big sparkling eyes, and the wrinkled brow give pugs a range of human-like expressions…that have delighted owners for centuries. Pug owners say their breed is the ideal house dog. Pugs are happy in the city or country, with kids or old folks, as an only pet or in a pack. They enjoy their food, and care must be taken to keep them trim. They do best in moderate climates, but with proper care, pugs can be their adorable selves anywhere. “
Does this text use positive or negative tone when describing pugs? What evidence from the text best supports this?
(1 point)
Responses
Positive: Pugs are adored around the world. Pug owners say it is the ideal breed.
Positive: Pugs are adored around the world. Pug owners say it is the ideal breed.
Negative: Pugs do best in moderate climates. Care must be taken to keep them trim.
Negative: Pugs do best in moderate climates. Care must be taken to keep them trim.
Negative: Pugs are small but solid. Pugs are mischievous.
Negative: Pugs are small but solid. Pugs are mischievous.
Positive: Pugs have a range of human-like emotions. Pugs are "a lot in a little."