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Question 1 of 20
Nina has several books she needs to reference in her essay about American literature. Which of the following books is listed properly?
Question 2 of 20
You have been asked to write a book report about 1984 in which you summarize the book in a paragraph. Which of the following is the best introductory sentence to that paragraph?
Question 3 of 20
Litzy is writing a paragraph about how to make a paper airplane. She has written the sentences below. Read her response and answer the following questions.
Here is how you make a paper airplane. First, choose a _____ of paper. You will want to pick paper that is sturdy, but not too heavy. That way, it will glide well, but won’t immediately sink to the ground. Place the paper in front of you in the same direction you would if you were going to write on it. Then, take the top two corners and fold them down and together to make a point at the top of the paper. Once you have done that, fold the paper in half vertically. Flip the paper so that it opens to the right, and with your right hand fold about an inch of paper back against himself. Flip the paper over and do the same thing with your right hand.
Litzy needs to write a conclusion. Which of the following sentences would be ineffective at concluding Litzy’s paragraph?
Question 4 of 20
Here is how you make a paper airplane. First, choose a _____ of paper. You will want to pick paper that is sturdy, but not too heavy. That way, it will glide well, but won’t immediately sink to the ground. Place the paper in front of you in the same direction you would if you were going to write on it. Then, take the top two corners and fold them down and together to make a point at the top of the paper. Once you have done that, fold the paper in half vertically. Flip the paper so that it opens to the right, and with your right hand fold about an inch of paper back against himself. Flip the paper over and do the same thing with your right hand.
Litzy is having trouble deciding what word to use in the blank. Which word best fits in the blank in the second sentence of her paragraph?
Question 5 of 20
Which sentence is written correctly?
Question 6 of 20
Read the paragraph and answer questions 6 and 7.
(1) No matter what you like, there are a lot of shows to choose from, but they will all cost a lot. (2) Just to get a ticket in a popular show, you will probably have to pay more than \$100. (3) Once you are there, food and drinks cost a lot of money, too. (4) Candy can sometimes cost more than \$5 if your parents want to get a glass of wine, they might end up paying \$20. (5) The price is often worth it, though, because seeing a show on Broadway is an experience that you can’t really get anywhere else.
Read the sentence.
Many people choose to eat dinner beforehand so they don’t spend a lot of money in the theater, but going out to eat in New York City is very expensive, too. Where should the sentence be placed in the paragraph?
Question 7 of 20
(1) No matter what you like, there are a lot of shows to choose from, but they will all cost a lot. (2) Just to get a ticket in a popular show, you will probably have to pay more than \$100. (3) Once you are there, food and drinks cost a lot of money, too. (4) Candy can sometimes cost more than \$5 if your parents want to get a glass of wine, they might end up paying \$20. (5) The price is often worth it, though, because seeing a show on Broadway is an experience that you can’t really get anywhere else.
The paragraph is missing an introduction. Which of the following would best introduce the topic?
Question 8 of 20
Which sentence is written correctly?
Question 9 of 20
Read the paragraph and answer the following questions.
(1) “Get Out” was the best movie of 2017. In the movie, Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) goes away with his girlfriend, Rose (Allison Williams) to meet her parents. (2) Chris is worried that because he’s black, his white girlfriend’s parents won’t like or accept him. (3) When he gets there, though, he finds out that they are a little too accepting of him. (4) It turns out that they are not accepting of Chris because they see him as a person and a good match for their daughter, but rather because they have evil plans for him. (5) Unlike other movies in 2017, “Get Out” told a compelling entertaining story, while providing modern audiences with an important and timely view of racism in America.
Which of the following sentences from the paragraph reflects an opinion?
Question 10 of 20
(1) “Get Out” was the best movie of 2017. In the movie, Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) goes away with his girlfriend, Rose (Allison Williams) to meet her parents. (2) Chris is worried that because he’s black, his white girlfriend’s parents won’t like or accept him. (3) When he gets there, though, he finds out that they are a little too accepting of him. (4) It turns out that they are not accepting of Chris because they see him as a person and a good match for their daughter, but rather because they have evil plans for him. (5) Unlike other movies in 2017, “Get Out” told a compelling entertaining story, while providing modern audiences with an important and timely view of racism in America.
Which of the following pieces of evidence supports the opinion expressed in the passage?
Question 11 of 20
Which sentence is written correctly?
Question 12 of 20
Read the following sentences.
__1__ the forecast said it was supposed to rain all evening, it was sunny as Ali __2__ on her deck.
Which word would best fit in blank 1?
Question 13 of 20
Read the following sentences.
__1__ the forecast said it was supposed to rain all evening, it was sunny as Ali __2__ on her deck.
Which word would best fit in blank 2?
Question 14 of 20
Which sentence is written correctly?
Question 15 of 20
Read the paragraph and answer questions 15-17.
(1) Gardening is not as easy as it sounds. (2) All plants need different amounts of light, water, space, and even soil nutrients. (3) gardeners also have to look out for pests – including bugs and animals – that can eat their plants and ruin their harvest. (4) Some plants aren’t frost-tolerant, meaning they can’t get too cold, while others wilt in areas with extreme heat.
The author is considering adding the following sentence:
The local climate is another factor that can impact plants.
Where should the sentence be placed in the paragraph?
Question 16 of 20
(1) Gardening is not as easy as it sounds. (2) All plants need different amounts of light, water, space, and even soil nutrients. (3) gardeners also have to look out for pests – including bugs and animals – that can eat their plants and ruin their harvest. (4) Some plants aren’t frost-tolerant, meaning they can’t get too cold, while others wilt in areas with extreme heat.
The paragraph is missing a conclusion. Which of the following sentences best completes the passage?
Question 17 of 20
(1) Gardening is not as easy as it sounds. (2) All plants need different amounts of light, water, space, and even soil nutrients. (3) gardeners also have to look out for pests – including bugs and animals – that can eat their plants and ruin their harvest. (4) Some plants aren’t frost-tolerant, meaning they can’t get too cold, while others wilt in areas with extreme heat.
Which of the following opinions would the author of the passage likely agree with?
Question 18 of 20
Jonathan is writing an essay on American sports. Below is what he has written so far.
Baseball was once known as America’s pastime, but football has quickly __1__ the most popular sport. More than 112 million viewers watched the 2022 Super Bowl, while the final game of the 2021 World Series reached fewer than 15 million viewers. This may seem __2__ since baseball predates football by decades, or quite possibly centuries, but it’s just a fact due to the more exciting nature of gridiron football. The full contact, the more complex rules, the feats of athleticism, and the loud and energetic environment itself all contribute to the growing love of this uniquely American sport.
Jonathan is having trouble deciding what words to use in the blanks. Which word best fits in blank 1?
Question 19 of 20
Jonathan is writing an essay on American sports. Below is what he has written so far.
Baseball was once known as America’s pastime, but football has quickly __1__ the most popular sport. More than 112 million viewers watched the 2022 Super Bowl, while the final game of the 2021 World Series reached fewer than 15 million viewers. This may seem __2__ since baseball predates football by decades, or quite possibly centuries, but it’s just a fact due to the more exciting nature of gridiron football. The full contact, the more complex rules, the feats of athleticism, and the loud and energetic environment itself all contribute to the growing love of this uniquely American sport.
Which of the following ideas from the passage is an opinion?
Question 20 of 20
Jonathan is writing an essay on American sports. Below is what he has written so far.
Baseball was once known as America’s pastime, but football has quickly __1__ the most popular sport. More than 112 million viewers watched the 2022 Super Bowl, while the final game of the 2021 World Series reached fewer than 15 million viewers. This may seem __2__ since baseball predates football by decades, or quite possibly centuries, but it’s just a fact due to the more exciting nature of gridiron football. The full contact, the more complex rules, the feats of athleticism, and the loud and energetic environment itself all contribute to the growing love of this uniquely American sport.
Jonathan is having trouble deciding what words to use in the blanks. Which word best fits in blank 2?
