Read the following introduction. Then answer the question.
Eating a healthy diet is a lot like building a house. Health experts recommend starting with a good foundation of fruits and vegetables. Strive to include 5-7 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. This foundation will support strong walls for the daily recommended amount of grains, dairy products, and proteins. The roof of the house is the final 10% of a meal, which can be comprised of food products used sparingly - oils, salts, and sugars. A diet, just like a house, should be constructed carefully, using a firm foundation and building strong walls, to lead a healthy lifestyle.
How did the writer try to grab the reader's attention?
(1 point)
by setting limits on certain food sources
by telling readers what to eat
by offering recommended serving allowances
by including an analogy that compares the structure of a house to the structure of a healthy diet
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Both the French and the Spanish languages use the same basic 26 letters from the Latin alphabet, although the letters within the alphabet are used to create different words and sounds for each language. Both languages feature accent marks, two of which are the same marks. While both languages are two of the most popular in the world, estimates suggest that Spanish is spoken by 570 million people in total whereas French is spoken by less than half that many.
Which organizational structure did the author use?
(1 point)
space order
comparison and contrast
order of importance
time order
Which of the following graphics or multimedia additions would best visually represent information for a report on the success of community-sponsored athletics?(1 point)
a chart showing the number of participants on the sponsored teams
a table showing dates and times for athletic events
a video of a basketball game
a map showing locations of stadiums where events are played
What is the difference between a topic and a central idea?(1 point)
A central idea includes supporting details about the topic.
A topic introduces a central idea.
A topic is the subject, while the central idea is what the writer thinks about the topic after research.
A central idea is the subject, while the topic is what the writer thinks about the central idea after research.
Which transition word or phrase shows time?(1 point)
for example
in summary
beneath
eventually
Select the correct answer from the list.(1 point)
The marching band, the members of the football team, ran as fast as they could toward the buses avoid getting soaked by the rain.
Which sentence is an example of informal language?(1 point)
We were really into seeing that new show.
The director assembled an interesting collection.
We recommend purchasing tickets in advance.
The new exhibit is quite fascinating
What should appear in a conclusion?(1 point)
supporting details
an introduction
a closing idea
reasons and examples
Identify the sentence that uses a cause and effect relationship.(1 point)
For best results, bring the water to a boil before adding the pasta.
As soon as I had brushed my teeth and combed my hair I put my favorite earrings on.
Dogs are typically loud and active, while cats are usually quiet and sedentary.
Since the electricity was out for most of the day, the ice cream in the freezer melted.
Read this passage. Then answer the question.
What do waves have to do with earthquakes? Earthquakes are caused when the ground shakes due to the release of energy. This energy is called a seismic wave. Seismic waves are similar to ocean waves, except they move through the ground instead of the water.
Which graphic would best support the central idea of this passage?
(1 point)
a map of the location of earthquakes around the world
a chart showing how much it costs to repair earthquake damage
a diagram showing energy moving through the ground
a photograph of a wave crashing in the ocean
Which is an example of precise language?(1 point)
little
tiny
miniscule
small
miniscule
The writer tried to grab the reader's attention by including an analogy that compares the structure of a house to the structure of a healthy diet.
The author used a comparison and contrast organizational structure.
The graphic that would best support the central idea of this passage is a diagram showing energy moving through the ground.
"Miniscule" is an example of precise language.
The writer tried to grab the reader's attention by including an analogy that compares the structure of a house to the structure of a healthy diet.
The author used a comparison and contrast organizational structure in the paragraph about the French and Spanish languages.
For a report on the success of community-sponsored athletics, a chart showing the number of participants on the sponsored teams would be the best graphic or multimedia addition.
The difference between a topic and a central idea is that a topic is the subject, while the central idea is what the writer thinks about the topic after research.
The transition word or phrase that shows time is "eventually."
The sentence "The marching band, the members of the football team, ran as fast as they could toward the buses avoid getting soaked by the rain." is an example of informal language.
A conclusion should include a closing idea.
The sentence "Since the electricity was out for most of the day, the ice cream in the freezer melted." uses a cause and effect relationship.
The graphic that would best support the central idea of the passage about waves and earthquakes is a diagram showing energy moving through the ground.
"Miniscule" is an example of precise language.