Camp David is a secure location where the President can get away from it all. Established in 1942 by President Roosevelt, Camp David is located in Maryland, about 70 miles from Washington, D.C. in a heavily wooded area. U.S. Marines patrol the area providing optimal security. The Marines are part of the Navy. Because Camp David is so close to Washington, the president can be back at the White House very quickly in the event of a crisis.
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Which sentence supports the idea that Camp David is secure?
A.
Camp David is very close to Washington, D.C.
B.
U.S. Marines patrol the surrounding area.
C.
It was established by President Roosevelt.
D.
Camp David is in a heavily wooded area.
B. U.S. Marines patrol the surrounding area.
Ray heard his mother say something about switching to gluten-free cooking. He has no idea what this means except that it has something to do with not eating wheat. Ray went to the library to do some research.
Which one of these would be the most credible source for Ray to choose?
A.
a Web site that is run by people with severe food allergies and other food-related health problems
B.
a book by an author who has tried a number of diets, including gluten-free and no carbohydrates
C.
a book on gluten-free diets by an author who has two degrees in nutrition and works at the University of Rockingham
D.
a journal article that was written by someone who studied food-related health problems at Oxford University in Europe
C. a book on gluten-free diets by an author who has two degrees in nutrition and works at the University of Rockingham
Ramone is writing a paper about possible treatments for learning disorders. Which of these sources would give him the most useful information?
A.
a medical journal about learning disorder research
B.
an encyclopedia article on what causes learning disorders
C.
a Web site that gives descriptions of every learning disorder
D.
an interview with someone who has a learning disorder
A. a medical journal about learning disorder research
Janie gazed at the leaves on the trees, which were bright red, yellow, orange, and everything in between. _______, the forest critters could not be bothered with pretty leaves, for they were worried about getting ready for winter.
Which transition would best connect the two sentences?
A.
Likewise
B.
In addition
C.
However
D.
As a result
C. However
The following is a student draft. It may contain errors.
Alexis de Tocqueville and Democracy in America
(1) Alexis de Tocqueville was a nineteenth-century French sociologist and political theorist who wrote one of the most influential books about the United States written by a foreigner, Democracy in America.
(2) Tocqueville was born in 1805 into a wealthy family. (3) He studied law in Paris before beginning a government career as a magistrate in Versailles. (4) His career advancement was blocked in 1830, however, by the rise of King Louis-Philippe, who was not friendly to aristocrats.
(5) Needing a new direction for his life, Tocqueville obtained permission in 1831 to go to the United States to study the American prison system. (6) Along with his friend Gustave de Beaumont, he toured the country for nine months, traveling on horseback, by stagecoach, by steamboat, and even in canoes. (7) The two men visited prisons in several states, including New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana. (8) But they also met Americans in every walk of life, from poor settlers on the frontier to President Andrew Jackson in the White House.
(9) When they returned to France, Tocqueville let Beaumont write most of the report on American prisons while he began work on a book about American culture and politics. (10) The book, Democracy in America, was published in two volumes in 1835 and 1839.
(11) Democracy in America records Tocqueville's observations and thoughts on equality and individualism in the United States. (12) His feelings about individualism were mixed. (13) Although he admired American individualism, he feared that a society of individuals could be a lonely place to live. (14) He also warned that the absence of any social structure could lead to a "tyranny of the majority" in which the rights of minorities were harmed. (15) It was ironic, Tocqueville believed, that a country that valued freedom so highly kept millions of people in slavery. (16) After publishing the second volume of Democracy in America, Tocqueville briefly entered French politics but soon retired and spent the rest of his life writing a history of France.
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Which detail would be best to add after sentence 11 to develop the topic?
A.
Both Tocqueville and Beaumont kept detailed notes on how the places they saw and the people they met demonstrated the individualistic spirit.
B.
Tocqueville's thoughts on the fairness of the prison system in the United States are largely unknown since he had so little to do with the report written on that subject.
C.
Tocqueville thought equality was one of the most important political ideas of the day and that the United States provided the best example of a country that had put it into practice.
D.
The first volume of the book is almost 50 percent longer than the second volume, but both focus on similar themes of individualism and equality.
C. Tocqueville thought equality was one of the most important political ideas of the day and that the United States provided the best example of a country that had put it into practice.
The following is a draft of a student essay. It may contain errors.
Good Sleep Habits
(1) Keeping a regular sleep schedule can help your body maintain energy levels throughout the day. (2) This means that sticking to a bedtime, even on the weekends, helps stabilize the body's internal clock. (3) Our bodies and brains need consistency to get the most out of our rest time at night. (4) However, maintaining a regular bedtime is only one part of a healthy routine. (5) Keeping to a regular wake time each day helps the body establish a routine, which helps our body stay more consistently ready for the day ahead. (6) During the night, our sleep patterns go through a variety of phases.
(7) Another good sleep habit is to limit the use of technology, like television and personal devices, before bedtime. (8) Preparing the mind for sleep is just as important as preparing the body for sleep. (9) Watching television or playing on a phone can keep the brain from slowing down for sleep. (10) Ultimately, it might be best to leave all technology and electronics out of the bedroom to make it easier to relax at night before bed. (11) Removing these items might reduce the temptation to send one more email or check one more post. (12) In all, good sleep habits can help keep the body healthier and more energetic.
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Which sentence best introduces the topic?
A.
Sleep is something that most of us look forward to all day when we are running around and too busy to take a break.
B.
Of all the ways to stay healthy throughout a person's lifetime, eating well and getting enough sleep are the most important.
C.
Not getting enough sleep or having bad sleep habits is negative for everyone and can lead to health problems in the future.
D.
While most people recognize the value of eating well and exercising, many people have trouble sleeping.