I saw its strength pushed and shoved Moving spring into the past I felt its determination.00000It talked with conviction,50000Demanding control and respect I smelled its aroma.00000It permeated the air,00000Providing support and desire. I heard its voice.00000It encouraged togetherness,00000Allowing warmth to comfort us. I tasted its spirit.10000It entertained the masses,00000Generating newfound relationships. It woke me up,00000Insisting I join the world.00000It sheltered my fears,00000Providing encouragement and hope.
Based on the poem, how does the speaker feel about summer?
A.
Summer is comforting and strong.
B.
Summer is cruel and frightening.
C.
Summer is weak and odorous.
D.
Summer is short and fleeting.
The reader can infer that the speaker made new friends during the summer. Click on the line from the text that best supports this inference.
Read the following line from the poem.
I smelled its aroma.
It permeated the air,
What is the definition of the underlined word?
A.
continuing or enduring without change
B.
a distinctive pervasive and usually pleasant or savory smell
C.
to spread or diffuse through
D.
to detect or become aware of as if by the sense of smell
What does the narrator mean by the line, "Summer spoke to me?"
A.
The narrator sees signs of summer approaching.
B.
The narrator imagines the time that summer will come again.
C.
The narrator understands how summer expresses itself.
D.
The narrator thinks summer is able to communicate.
Throughout the poem, summer is described as being an actual being instead of a season. What literary device is this an example of?
A.
simile
B.
personification
C.
idiom
D.
alliteration
Which sentence from the passage indicates that Victoria is anxious for the competition to be over?
A.
Glancing out the window, she sighed and continued to gather her belongings.
B.
It's her final opportunity to participate in tryouts; after this year, she would age out of the competition.
C.
Her grandfather's long illness had prevented her from being able to participate before.
D.
She had to know if she qualified for the Junior Olympic Team.
The sentence "It's her final opportunity to participate in tryouts; after this year, she would age out of the competition." indicates that Victoria is anxious for the competition to be over.
what about the other questions?
Apologies for the oversight. Here are the responses to the other questions:
Based on the poem, the speaker feels that "Summer is comforting and strong."
The line "It entertained the masses, Generating newfound relationships." best supports the inference that the speaker made new friends during the summer.
The definition of the word "permeated" in the line "I smelled its aroma. It permeated the air," is: to spread or diffuse through.
When the narrator says, "Summer spoke to me," he means that he understands how summer expresses itself.
The fact that throughout the poem, summer is described as being an actual being instead of a season is an example of personification.
Which statement communicates the biggest impact Grandfather had on Victoria's life?
A.
He could sound so harsh and condescending when coaching, but during competitions he became an animated and amorous swim coach who cheered for every member of the team.
B.
It appeared to be in his blood, and he had passed his love for the sport to his only granddaughter.
C.
Her grandfather's long illness had prevented her from being able to participate before.
D.
Everyone became familiar with his antics, and they learned to appreciate them as a part of his personality.
Which sentence from the text BEST shows that this was Victoria's last chance?
A.
Being able to participate had been her dream for a long time, and she didn't want to wait any longer.
B.
She had to know if she qualified for the Junior Olympic Team.
C.
It's her final opportunity to participate in tryouts; after this year, she would age out of the competition.
D.
She wanted the opportunity to show that she was one of the best at swimming breaststroke.
A student is writing an argumentative essay for the school newspaper about cell phone use in schools. The student wants to revise the draft to improve the transition between the first and second paragraphs. Read the draft of the essay and complete the task that follows.
Many teachers and administrators argue that cell phones are nothing but a distraction in the classroom. They have caught students texting friends, checking their e–mail, or even surfing the Internet when they should be paying attention to their work. Cell phones also create problems during testing times as some students use their phones to cheat. These are just a few of the reasons why many schools have banned cell phones from their buildings, not just the classrooms.
This is a bad idea. Some students walk or drive to school, and they need to have their phones with them in case of an emergency. Other students participate in extracurricular activities after school. They need their phones with them so they can stay in contact with their parents or guardians while they are away from home.
Most everyone, including students and parents, will agree that the classroom is not the place for cell phones. They should not be used when class is in session. But school administrators should allow students to keep their cell phones turned off in their lockers during the school day. This allows students to have their phones with them while traveling to and from school.
Choose the transition sentence that could replace the underlined sentence to improve the link between paragraphs one and two.
A.
Many other devices besides cell phones create distractions in the classroom, yet these devices have not been banned.
B.
Banning cell phones from the classroom does not teach students how to be respectful of their teachers' time.
C.
While the teachers and administrators concerns are understandable, cell phones should not be banned from school property.
D.
Although some students may misuse their cell phones during class, not all students do.
A student is writing an argumentative essay for her class. The student wants to revise the draft to have more clarity. Read the draft of the essay and complete the task that follows.
Many students look forward to getting a part–time job after school. Working at an after–school job is a big step toward growing up. Students go to school to learn to prepare for college and then for life as an adult. Having a job is another way students can get ready for their future. Students can learn how to be independent and responsible. It also teaches students life skills that can be hard to learn in school, like how to manage their time and money.
Some may say that having an after–school job takes time away from homework. However, some studies have shown that students with part–time jobs after school earn higher grades than those who do not. It is true that students who work after school might not be able to join sports teams or do other extracurricular activities, but many jobs also give students the chance to learn about teamwork and make friends. Jobs are important because they are a source of useful skills, money and pride for students.
Revise the introduction by choosing the sentence that would improve the introduction by setting up the argument.
A.
Many students have to work to help support their families.
B.
Having a job has both long–term and short–term benefits for students.
C.
Parents should encourage their children to do volunteer work if they cannot find jobs.
D.
All students should try having an after–school job so they can figure out if they like working.
A student has written an argument in favor of requiring all citizens to vote. The student wants to revise the argument to make sure it has clear reasons and supporting evidence. Which sentence should be removed from the argument because it does NOT provide strong evidence?
A.
Required voting has worked successfully in Australia.
B.
I believe that voting is not only a right but also a responsibility.
C.
Research has shown that more people vote when citizens are required to vote.
D.
Only about half of eligible citizens usually vote in national elections.
Read the sentence from the passage below.
He kicked his legs and moved his arms like everyone else but instead of gliding through the water, he sank like a rock.
When the author uses the simile "sank like a rock," he/she means that when Kyle tried to swim, he sank
A.
eagerly.
B.
quickly.
C.
easily.
D.
loudly
For the questions that were missed, here are the responses:
The statement that communicates the biggest impact Grandfather had on Victoria's life is: "It appeared to be in his blood, and he had passed his love for the sport to his only granddaughter."
The sentence from the text that best shows that this was Victoria's last chance is: "It's her final opportunity to participate in tryouts; after this year, she would age out of the competition."
For the revision of the transition sentence to improve the link between paragraphs one and two, the best choice is: "While the teachers and administrators concerns are understandable, cell phones should not be banned from school property."
For the revision of the introduction by choosing the sentence that would improve the introduction by setting up the argument, the best choice is: "Having a job has both long-term and short-term benefits for students."
The sentence that should be removed from the argument because it does NOT provide strong evidence is: "I believe that voting is not only a right but also a responsibility."
Regarding the simile "sank like a rock," the author means that when Kyle tried to swim, he sank "quickly."
Read these sentences from the passage.
"You have to learn to walk before you can run. Today, you're going to learn how to float."
What does the phrase "You have to learn to walk before you can run" mean?
A.
Running is more difficult than walking.
B.
You need to do as you are told.
C.
You need to learn the basics first.
D.
Walking and running are easier than swimming.
Read the paragraphs.
Discouraged, Kyle put his head in his hands, and Eva chuckled. "I might be able to help you, Kyle," she said. "Jamie's party is not for a few weeks. You could meet me in the pool at the community center after school each day, and I could teach you some basics. I can't promise that you'll make the school's swim team, but you should be able to stay afloat at the party."
On Monday after school, Kyle jumped into the shallow end of the pool at the community center and tried to show his sister how he usually kicked his legs hard and paddled his arms. "Hold on, cowboy," Eva said. "You have to learn to walk before you can run. Today, you're going to learn how to float." Eva told him to lie on his back with his arms outstretched and his palms facing up. With her guidance, he managed to float for several minutes before he stood and grinned.
What do the paragraphs tell the reader about the relationship between Kyle and his sister? Choose two options.
A.
Kyle's sister easily loses patience with him.
B.
Kyle and his sister are competitive with each other.
C.
Kyle's sister is supportive of her brother.
D.
Kyle trusts his sister to teach him how to swim.
E.
Kyle likes to joke around with his sister.
Which sentences from "Schools Should Stick to Traditional Schedules" best support the author's claim that year–round schedules may present more problems? Select Yes for sentences that support the claim and select No for sentences that do not support the claim.
Yes
No
While supporters contend that year–round schooling will improve student performance, little proof exists suggesting that this is the case.
Shorter breaks may make it easier for some students to recall information, but others may struggle if teachers spend too little time on review.
In a multi–track system, schools place students and teachers into groups that follow the same schedule.
Utility bills and cleaning costs will increase because the school is open all year.
Those who support year–round schooling believe schools could prevent these problems by following a single–track schedule.
Both authors present information about year–round schooling. Select the statement that BEST explains what the difference in presentation reveals about the authors' points of view.
A.
One author claims that year–round schooling is too expensive, while the other argues that it is a good use of school funds.
B.
One author thinks that year–round schooling is a positive change, while the other believes it creates more trouble than it solves.
C.
One author believes that year–round schooling should be widely adopted, and the other thinks it is only appropriate for a small number of schools.
D.
One author worries that year–round schooling will increase the time students spend in class, while the other thinks increased class time is a good idea.
Which of these inferences about school classrooms is supported by the "Year–Round Schooling Helps Students, Teachers, and Families"?
A.
Year–round schooling makes scheduling classroom time easier.
B.
Year–round schooling can help schools utilize their existing classrooms better.
C.
Multi–track schedules allow teachers to teach students at different levels in the same classroom.
D.
Multi–track schedules make it easier for school districts to maintain and clean their classroom facilities.
Based on the information in "Year–Round Schooling Helps Students, Teachers, and Families," which sentence BEST explains how a multi–track schedule benefits students?
A.
They take shorter, more frequent breaks throughout the year.
B.
In addition, students can advance when they are ready rather than waiting for a new school year to start.
C.
Teachers can provide more attention to the students on their track.
D.
Vacationing in the off–season also allows families to avoid high prices and large crowds.
Which of the following BEST states the central ideas of "Schools Should Stick to Traditional Schedules"?
A.
Year–round schooling does not save taxpayers money. Year–round schooling does not give students long enough breaks.
B.
Year–round schooling does not improve student performance. Year–round schooling is difficult to put into place.
C.
Year–round schooling makes it difficult for students to hold part–time jobs. Year–round schooling does not improve student performance.
D.
Year–round schooling does not allow schools to better use space. Year–round schooling is difficult for parents with children in different tracks.
The phrase "You have to learn to walk before you can run" means: C. You need to learn the basics first.
The paragraphs tell the reader that the relationship between Kyle and his sister is: C. Kyle's sister is supportive of her brother., and D. Kyle trusts his sister to teach him how to swim.
The sentences from "Schools Should Stick to Traditional Schedules" that best support the author's claim that year-round schedules may present more problems are: No: In a multi-track system, schools place students and teachers into groups that follow the same schedule, and No: Those who support year-round schooling believe schools could prevent these problems by following a single-track schedule.
The difference in presentation in the two articles reveals that: B. One author thinks that year-round schooling is a positive change, while the other believes it creates more trouble than it solves.
The inference about school classrooms that is supported by the "Year-Round Schooling Helps Students, Teachers, and Families" is: B. Year-round schooling can help schools utilize their existing classrooms better.
The sentence in "Year-Round Schooling Helps Students, Teachers, and Families" that BEST explains how a multi-track schedule benefits students is: B. In addition, students can advance when they are ready rather than waiting for a new school year to start.
The central ideas of "Schools Should Stick to Traditional Schedules" are: B. Year-round schooling does not improve student performance. Year-round schooling is difficult to put into place.
Based on the information in "Schools Should Stick to Traditional Schedules," which sentence BEST supports that students who go to schools year round do not learn more than students who are off in the summer?
A.
Those in favor of the idea argue that this system improves test scores, saves money, and allows families to vacation during the winter months.
B.
Students in year–round programs attend school for about the same number of days as students in traditional programs.
C.
Schools will also need money for more teachers and staff to work on different tracks.
D.
A long break during the summer gives students and teachers the opportunity to recharge in time for a new school year.
Which of these inferences about the author's purpose is supported by text of "Year–Round Schooling Helps Students, Teachers, and Families"?
A.
The author is writing to entertain the reader with a sarcastic opinion piece.
B.
The author is writing to inform the reader of the pros and cons of year–round schooling.
C.
The author is writing to convince readers that some of the negative ideas they have about year–round schooling are incorrect.
D.
The author is writing to convince the reader that the traditional school calendar is harmful to students, schools, families, and teachers.
This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B.
Part A:
Which of these inferences about school classrooms is supported by the "Year–Round Schooling Helps Students, Teachers, and Families"?
A.
Year–round schooling makes scheduling classroom time easier.
B.
Year–round schooling can help schools utilize their existing classrooms better.
C.
Multi–track schedules allow teachers to teach students at different levels in the same classroom.
D.
Multi–track schedules make it easier for school districts to maintain and clean their classroom facilities.
Multiple Choice Question
Part B:
Which sentence from the "Year–Round Schooling Helps Students, Teachers, and Families" best supports your answer in part A?
A.
In addition, students can advance when they are ready rather than waiting for a new school year to start.
B.
Because some students are always on vacation, classroom populations are reduced.
C.
Teachers can provide more attention to the students on their track.
D.
Multi–track schedules also allow schools to register more students because their buildings are always in use.
ead the following stanza from My Own Path.
None of it held me, nor will it ever.
I do not concede, no not I, no never.
I was raised to break ceilings,
and I’m dressed to impress.
I know that my own path is the absolute best.
Which definition BEST describes the meaning of to break ceilings as it is used in this context?
A.
to be confident and powerful
B.
to overcome barriers to advancement
C.
to remodel houses
D.
to fight social injustices
Which sentence contains proper punctuation?
A.
The fast, laser printer had my report ready in seconds.
B.
Everyone spent several hours studying for the difficult, algebra test.
C.
The busy, parking lot was filled with cars and trucks.
D.
No one wanted to leave the refreshing, cool pool on such a hot day.
Read the following sentence.
I went to the dentist, and she decided to extract my tooth.
The underlined word contains the Latin root tract.
The word extract, as used in the sentence, most nearly means to
Based on the information in "Schools Should Stick to Traditional Schedules," the sentence that BEST supports that students who go to schools year-round do not learn more than students who are off in the summer is: B. Students in year-round programs attend school for about the same number of days as students in traditional programs.
The inference about the author's purpose supported by the text of "Year-Round Schooling Helps Students, Teachers, and Families" is: C. The author is writing to convince readers that some of the negative ideas they have about year-round schooling are incorrect.
Infer about school classrooms is supported by "Year–Round Schooling Helps Students, Teachers, and Families" is: B. Year-round schooling can help schools utilize their existing classrooms better.
The sentence from "Year–Round Schooling Helps Students, Teachers, and Families" that best supports the inference that year-round schooling can help schools utilize their existing classrooms better is: A. In addition, students can advance when they are ready rather than waiting for a new school year to start.
In the stanza from "My Own Path," the meaning of to break ceilings as it is used in this context is: B. to overcome barriers to advancement.
The sentence that contains proper punctuation is: D. No one wanted to leave the refreshing, cool pool on such a hot day.
The word extract, as used in the sentence, most nearly means: to remove.
The sentence below contains two errors in grammar usage. Read the sentence and the question that follows.
Kelsey knew that, after working for days in the hot sun, her garden looked better then it had last year.
Which version of the sentence has been correctly edited for grammar usage?
A.
Due to working for days in the hot sun, Kelsey's garden looked better than it had last year.
B.
Kelsey knew that, after working for days in the hot sun, her garden looked better than it had last year.
C.
After Kelsey had worked for days in the hot sun, she knew her garden looked better than it had last year.
D.
Kelsey knew her garden looked better than it had last year, after she had worked on it for days in the hot sun.
Which word would best fit in the blank in the sentence that follows?
The fire department used water drawn from a __________ to put out the fire.
A.
barometer
B.
hydrant
C.
filter
D.
generator
What is the use and meaning of the underlined portion of the sentence below?
Kayla rolled her eyes and said, "I have heard this story a thousand times before."
A.
It is a simile comparing the story to something that has been heard many times before.
B.
It is imagery used to show how Kayla feels about having to listen to the story again.
C.
It is a metaphor used to compare Kayla to the story she has heard many times before.
D.
It is a hyperbole to illustrate how the narrator feels about having to listen to the story.
Read this sentence.
Martina tried to complete the job application, but the form was long and difficult and she did not know the answers to some of the questions.
Which word in this sentence best helps you understand the meaning of application?
A.
complete
B.
form
C.
long
D.
questions
What is the use and meaning of the underlined portion of the sentence below?
My little sister Annie is an angel who always follows the rules and tries to do what she thinks is right.
A.
It is a simile used to emphasize that Annie is an adorable child.
B.
It is a hyperbole or exaggeration to illustrate that Annie seems to always be good.
C.
It is a use of personification to illustrate the author's relationship with Annie.
D.
It is a metaphor used to show that Annie's behavior seems to be nearly perfect.
What is the use and meaning of the underlined portion of the sentence below?
The wooden splinter felt as sharp as a needle when it pierced my skin.
A.
It is a hyperbole to illustrate how the wooden splinter felt to the narrator.
B.
It is a metaphor used to compare the wooden splinter to a sharp needle.
C.
It is a simile used to compare the wooden splinter to a sharp needle.
D.
It is imagery to illustrate how the wooden splinter felt to the narrator.
Read this paragraph.
Uncle Charles lived abroad for several years. Eventually, he grew tired of traveling back and forth across the ocean. He returned to his homeland and went back to his former job as a sales representative.
Most likely, Uncle Charles had previously lived in another __________.
A.
city
B.
country
C.
district
D.
state
Which word would best complete this sentence?
Totally is to entirely as ________ is to incompletely.
A.
gradually
B.
eventually
C.
inaccurately
D.
partially
Which sentence BEST summarizes the passage's first paragraph?
A.
Fall is marked by pumpkins that appear as decorations.
B.
The temperature drops as summer shifts into autumn.
C.
Many people are curious about why pumpkins symbolize fall.
D.
Things around us noticeably change as autumn emerges.
Which sentence BEST summarizes the passage's first paragraph?
A.
Fall is marked by pumpkins that appear as decorations.
B.
The temperature drops as summer shifts into autumn.
C.
Many people are curious about why pumpkins symbolize fall.
D.
Things around us noticeably change as autumn emerges.
Which statement from the passage best supports this conclusion?
Pumpkins represent the fall season.
A.
Once called pompion, pumpkins were grown in England as early as 1570.
B.
Now it is an all–American dessert, often served during fall and winter festivities.
C.
This became the dessert that we are familiar with today—pumpkin pie.
D.
Whether the pumpkin is decorative, edible, or both, it represents a time of bounty and change