Based on context clues in the text below, fervent most nearly means: A lifelong activist, Angela was a fervent champion of environmental causes. (1 point) Responses Consistent Consistent Passionate Passionate Brilliant Brilliant Courageou

Passionate

Based on context clues in the sentence below, which is the best definition for the word conserved in the sentence? The community conserved water during the drought by fixing leaks and installing low-flow faucets. (1 point) Responses Filtered Filtered Produced Produced Protected Protected Wasted

Protected

If a text hasjavascript:void(0); the subheading "Life in the White House," you can predict it will include details about the:(1 point)uties of the First Lady Duties of the First Lady President's childhood President's childhood White House construction White House construction President's daily routine

Duties of the First Lady

Which choice provides the best objective summary of key details about Helen Keller in the text below? Though blind and deaf from a young age, Helen Keller learned to communicate and read Braille. She graduated college and became an author, political activist, and inspirational lecturer. Keller fought for disability rights and founded organizations to help the blind. (1 point) Responses Helen Keller was blind and deaf but she learned Braille and graduated college. She fought for rights and started organizations to help people. Helen Keller was blind and deaf but she learned Braille and graduated college. She fought for rights and started organizations to help people. Helen Keller was blind and deaf since she was little but she learned a lot and did many amazing things in her life like write books and give speeches. Helen Keller was blind and deaf since she was little but she learned a lot and did many amazing things in her life like write books and give speeches. Helen Keller was an author, activist, and lecturer who accomplished many things despite being blind and deaf. Helen Keller was an author, activist, and lecturer who accomplished many things despite being blind and deaf. Helen Keller was a miracle because she could not see or hear but she wrote books and spoke for equal rights. Helen Keller was a miracle because she could not see or hear but she wrote books and spoke for equal rights.

Helen Keller was an author, activist, and lecturer who accomplished many things despite being blind and deaf.

Based on context clues in the sentence below, prolific would most likely means: Thomas Edison was a prolific inventor, holding over 1,000 patents for his inventions. (1 point) Responses Brilliant Brilliant Famous Famous Prolonged Prolonged Abundant

Abundant.

Read the excerpt below and determine which option best summarizes the main ideas. The powwow is a central cultural event for many Native American tribes in North America. Tribes gather to connect, celebrate culture, and preserve traditions. Dancers wearing colorful regalia perform to the accompaniment of drums and singers. Visitors experience music, food, and art from indigenous cultures. Many tribes hold annual powwows that attract visitors from across the continent. (1 point) Responses At a powwow, tribal dancers wearing colorful regalia perform with drums and singers. There are many fun cultural experiences like music, food, and art for visitors. At a powwow, tribal dancers wearing colorful regalia perform with drums and singers. There are many fun cultural experiences like music, food, and art for visitors. Tribes started gathering for powwows to celebrate their cultures. Powwows happen yearly now. Visitors go to experience the dancing, food, art, and music. Tribes started gathering for powwows to celebrate their cultures. Powwows happen yearly now. Visitors go to experience the dancing, food, art, and music. Powwows are Native American celebrations where tribes connect to preserve and share culture. Dancers, music, food, and art represent traditions at these annual events. Powwows are Native American celebrations where tribes connect to preserve and share culture. Dancers, music, food, and art represent traditions at these annual events. The powwow is an amazing Native American event. Many tribes go to powwows each year where there is dancing, music, food, and culture. They wear colorful clothes and perform with drums.

Powwows are Native American celebrations where tribes connect to preserve and share culture. Dancers, music, food, and art represent traditions at these annual events.

Based on context clues in the sentence below, the word profound means: The artwork was thought-provoking and revealed the artist’s profound creative vision. (1 point) Responses Strange Strange Shallow Shallow Limited Limited Deep

Deep

Which choice provides evidence of the following claim: There are many benefits of public transportation. (1 point) Responses Public transportation passenger trips have grown at almost double the rate of population growth over the last 10 years. Public transportation passenger trips have grown at almost double the rate of population growth over the last 10 years. Public transportation produces 95% less carbon emissions per passenger mile than private vehicles. Public transportation produces 95% less carbon emissions per passenger mile than private vehicles. Up to 25% of traffic in cities may be people searching for parking spots. Up to 25% of traffic in cities may be people searching for parking spots. Subways and buses pick up and drop off riders at designated stops along set routes. Subways and buses pick up and drop off riders at designated stops along set routes.

Public transportation passenger trips have grown at almost double the rate of population growth over the last 10 years.

What is the meaning of the phrase “turning point” as used in the sentence below? The battle was a major turning point in the war since it forced the invading army to retreat back across the border. (1 point) Responses Division Division High point High point Ending Ending Change

Change

Which evidence from the passage below best supports the inference that the author admires Florence Nightingale? Florence Nightingale was born in Italy to wealthy British parents. As a nurse during the Crimean War, she transformed sanitary conditions in hospitals and saved many lives. After the war, she returned to England and established St. Thomas’ Hospital and the Nightingale Training School for Nurses. Nightingale published over 200 reports and pamphlets throughout her lifetime. Her work inspired worldwide healthcare reform. (1 point) Responses Florence Nightingale established a nursing school and hospital. Florence Nightingale established a nursing school and hospital. Florence Nightingale was born in Italy to wealthy parents. Florence Nightingale was born in Italy to wealthy parents. Florence Nightingale published over 200 reports and pamphlets. Florence Nightingale published over 200 reports and pamphlets. As a nurse, she saved many lives and improved hospital conditions. As a nurse, she saved many lives and improved hospital conditions.

As a nurse, she saved many lives and improved hospital conditions.

Read the excerpt below to answer the question below: Music streaming services like Spotify and Pandora have greatly impacted how people listen to music. Streaming allows access to vast music catalogs without physically buying songs or albums. Users can instantly hear any song online rather than waiting for downloads or trips to the store. Music analytics provide personalized recommendations catered to each listener's tastes. However, many artists feel streaming's low royalty payouts undervalue their work. Massive volumes of streams are needed to equal sales revenue from even a single purchased track. Despite criticisms, streaming continues growing rapidly. In the US alone, streaming services generated over $7 billion in 2018, comprising 75% of total music industry revenue. What can be reasonably inferred about the future of music streaming based on this excerpt? (1 point) Responses Listener access to music will plateau over time. Listener access to music will plateau over time. Artists will stop releasing music on streaming platforms. Artists will stop releasing music on streaming platforms. Music purchases will make a comeback over streaming. Music purchases will make a comeback over streaming. Music streaming will likely continue to expand in popularity.

Music streaming will likely continue to expand in popularity.

A group of students are gathering information for their group research project. Below is a list of their notes. Research project notes: The first Olympics in ancient Greece were part of a religious festival. The games honored Zeus and promoted peace among Greek city-states. Only Greek men could compete in events like sprints, wrestling and chariot races. Winners were crowned with a wreath of sacred olive leaves. After reviewing their notes, which central idea makes the most sense for the students to include in their research report? (1 point) Responses The Olympics began in ancient Greece as a religious celebration with men competing in sports. The Olympics began in ancient Greece as a religious celebration with men competing in sports. Zeus was honored at the Olympics where men competed in sprints and other sports. Zeus was honored at the Olympics where men competed in sprints and other sports. Winners at the ancient Greek Olympics received olive wreaths as their prize. Winners at the ancient Greek Olympics received olive wreaths as their prize. Greek men raced chariots and wrestled at the first Olympics, a religious festival for peace. Greek men raced chariots and wrestled at the first Olympics, a religious festival for peace.

The Olympics began in ancient Greece as a religious celebration with men competing in sports.

The best evidence that basketball hall of famer, Kobe Bryant had wide-ranging talents is that he:(1 point) Responses Won 5 championships with the Lakers. Won 5 championships with the Lakers. Learned to speak Italian fluently. Learned to speak Italian fluently. Was named an NBA All-Star 18 times. Was named an NBA All-Star 18 times. Coached his daughter's basketball team.

Was named an NBA All-Star 18 times.

Read the excerpt below to answer the question below: Video games have come a long way since the simple arcade games of the 1970s like Pong and Space Invaders. Rapid advancement in computer technology over the past decades enabled the creation of modern console systems with 3D graphics, online multiplayer capabilities and full cinematic storytelling. The popularity of mobile gaming on smartphones brought video games into the hands of billions worldwide. No longer seen just as entertainment for teenage boys, video games today are a diverse medium appreciated by wider audiences, becoming more inclusive. The video game industry now rivals Hollywood in size, with many games having production budgets in the tens of millions. Players immerse themselves in emotionally resonant story-driven games regarded as artistic masterpieces. Competitive esports tournaments draw huge global audiences. Clearly, video games have evolved substantially both technologically and culturally since their basic beginnings. Which choice best reflects the central idea of this excerpt? (1 point) Responses Video games have changed extensively over time. Video games have changed extensively over time. Advanced technology expanded the video game audience. Advanced technology expanded the video game audience. Video games are now an art form comparable to film. Video games are now an art form comparable to film. Basic arcade games like Pong were the most popular.

Video games have changed extensively over time.