A student is writing a research report for his eighth–grade literature class about the work of the famous American poet Emily Dickinson. The student must use sources that are credible, trustworthy, and relevant for the topic.
Which of these is MOST LIKELY a credible, or trustworthy, source that is relevant for the topic?
A.
an article in a literary journal that analyzes Dickinson's poetry and its impact on later American poets
B.
a history book that contains information about the politicians that lived when Dickinson did
C.
the printed work of an American poet that is just as famous today as Dickinson was in her time
D.
printed examples of poetry written by other poets in the time that Dickinson wrote her poems
A. an article in a literary journal that analyzes Dickinson's poetry and its impact on later American poets
A student is writing a research report for her science class about ideas for reducing head injuries in football. The student must use sources that are credible, trustworthy, and relevant for the topic.
Which of these is MOST LIKELY a credible and trustworthy source that is relevant for the topic?
A.
an article in a sports medicine journal about studies that have been done on practices that have lowered head injury rates
B.
a blog written by a football player who is not in favor of making changes to the rules or equipment of the sport
C.
an entry in an online encyclopedia about the history of football and how head protection has changed over time
D.
a petition signed by 15,000 football players who want steps to be taken to reduce the number of head injuries in football
A. an article in a sports medicine journal about studies that have been done on practices that have lowered head injury rates
Read the following paragraph.
Physical activity helps improve the overall health of individuals. It assists with circulation, increases blood flow to the brain, and can raise endorphin levels. Essentially, all of these things help reduce stress, improve mood, and can help students achieve more academically. Studies have shown that providing students with a designated time for physical activity in school can lead to better concentration, reduce disruptive behaviors, and help students achieve higher test scores in reading, math, and writing. Despite all the positives that physical education may have, only 8% of elementary schools, 6.4% of middle schools, and 5.8% of high schools provide daily physical education to their students. The National Association for Sport and Physical Education recommend students engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day; however, it is more likely that students will only engage in 16–18 minutes.
Which opinion could be generated using the evidence the author included?
A.
States should enforce stricter physical education requirements in their schools.
B.
Students should spend more time in the classroom to ensure higher achievement.
C.
Students should steer away from physical activity and spend time studying.
D.
Parents should require their children to exercise at home every day.
A. States should enforce stricter physical education requirements in their schools.
Multiple Choice Question
Read the following sentence from the passage
I don't think I shall ever feel really at home in this house, but that does not mean that I loathe it here, it is more like being on vacation in a very peculiar boardinghouse.
Which of following best describes the connotative meaning of the word home as it is used in the sentence above?
A.
a residence
B.
a base
C.
a feeling of comfort
D.
an institution where people are cared for