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In which sentence is "for" used as a conjunction?

A
Our time at this school is over, but we will carry our experiences here for the rest of our lives.
B
We should enjoy each other today, for we may not stay in touch like we think we will.
C
For those of you still in school: don't give up, seek support, know that you can do it.
D
We learned skills we will need for opportunities to be discovered down the road.
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Which sentence breaks a grammar rule?

A
Known as shinrin yoku in Japan, forest bathing is a relaxation practice.
B
For many people, forest bathing is a way to relieve stress and feel calm.
C
Chirping birds, soothing breezes, gurgling creeks, and patches of sunlight.
D
It's about soaking up the sights, smells, sensations, and sounds of nature.
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In which excerpt does the writer break a grammar rule for emphasis?

A
Our trip to the botanical gardens last week was a delight: all the spring bulbs had bloomed, from tulips to hyacinth to canna lilies to dahlias.
B
And then there were the daffodils! Rows after rows in shades of yellow and white, bright orange centers pointed to the sun.
C
It was a feast for the eyes! The bulbs had been planted so their colors would create pictures as they bloomed.
D
My favorite had to be the double-rainbow, because it included the black-bearded iris, one of my favorites since I was a child.
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Which excerpt most clearly shows sentence variety?

A
The kittens were adorable. Big eyes on tiny, furry heads peeked out from under the blankets. Not knowing who I was, they greeted me with whispered hisses.
B
The crows saw a hawk circling their tree. They protected their nest. They flew toward the hawk in a group. They mobbed the hawk to get it to go away.
C
While driving along a mountain road, I saw an eagle perched in a tree. In spite of being late for dinner, I pulled my car over to take a picture of the magnificent bird.
D
Dogs make great pets, but they require a lot of care. Dogs are a big responsibility, so owners need to make sure to spend time with them.
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Which presentation most likely has the purpose to entertain?

A
Yolan's presentation comparing two Shakespeare plays
B
Julie's presentation about her favorite lines from movies
C
Craig's presentation about ways to save energy
D
Leon's presentation about shopping at farmers' markets
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Read the sentences from Nancy's presentation.Although Shakespeare is one of the most famous writers of all time, many high schoolers dread reading his plays. You may think he is too hard to understand. You may think he only writes about kings and nobility. You may think there's nothing in his plays you can relate to. All of those assumptions are incorrect, and my presentation will show you why.Which revision best improves the sentence variety?

A
Shakespeare, one of the most famous writers of all time, is often dreaded reading for high schoolers.
B
You may think he is too hard to understand because he writes only about kings and nobility, which are not relatable to modern people.
C
While commonly held, these assumptions are wrong.
D
But these assumptions are wrong. And I will show you why.
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Read the excerpt from Marcus's graduation speech.Today is a day of celebration, reflection, and gratitude. We have worked so hard to reach this point, and we have so much to be proud of. As we sit here today, we are reminded of the challenges we have overcome and the accomplishments we have achieved. We are also reminded of the sacrifices and support that have made this day possible. Let's take a moment to thank our families, friends, and teachers who have been with us every step of the way.Marcus's sister said that his sentence structure and word choice were uninteresting. Which revision would best engage the audience?

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We have worked so hard to reach this point of celebration, reflection, and gratitude, right? We have so much to be proud of, sitting here today, reminded of the challenges we have overcome and the accomplishments we have achieved. But we should also keep in mind the sacrifices and support that have brought us here: Thank you, families, friends, and teachers!
B
Today is a day to celebrate, reflect and be grateful. We have worked so hard to reach this point. We have so much to be proud of. We remember the challenges we have overcome. The accomplishments we have achieved. The sacrifices and support that have made this day possible. For a moment, let's thank our families, friends, and teachers who have been with us every step of the way.
C
Today we celebrate and reflect on all we have accomplished. We have so much to be proud of, including challenges we have overcome and accomplishments we have achieved. We are also reminded of the sacrifices and support of our families, friends, and teachers that have made this day possible. Let's take a moment to thank those who have been with us every step of the way.
D
Today is a day of celebration, reflection, and gratitude. We have worked so hard and should be so proud to have reached this point. Remember the challenges we overcame to achieve our goals? Remember the sacrifices and support that have made this day possible? Families, friends, teachers: thank you for being with us every step of the way!
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Jonas is planning a presentation for his school about the use of cell phones. He wants to argue that students should not use them during class, but only in the hallways. Which introduction will best engage Jonas' audience?

A
sharing the interview he conducted with the principal about cell phone use
B
reading the policies of other schools that limit cell phone use
C
telling a short, amusing story about a cell phone mishap
D
listing statistics about how cell phone use is linked to attention span

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