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Read the excerpt from a persuasive text.Voting is an essential element of American society, and everyone should exercise their right to vote. If you fail to vote, you are ____ your duty as a citizen and discarding your right to have your voice be heard.

A
overlooking
B
missing
C
forgetting
D
neglecting
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An author writes the following sentences and plans to use them in a descriptive passage.As Brianna neared the site of the garbage landfill, the _____ became overwhelming. Smells she could not even identify pierced her nostrils and temporarily overcame her senses.

A
odor
B
scent
C
flavor
D
stench
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Read the following sentences.Sierra’s parents were extremely proud of her admirable achievements in school. It was obvious that her hard work had been rewarded.

A
thorough
B
attractive
C
satisfactory
D
praiseworthy
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Read the paragraph.The sinister atmosphere immediately made me feel ill at ease. I found myself shaking uncontrollably and wanting to leave the building immediately. Perhaps it was just my wild imagination, but I could not deny the panic I was feeling.

A
mystery.
B
humor.
C
anxiety.
D
creativity.
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Read the persuasive excerpt.Peak’s Point promises not only the most ____ rides in town, but also the best bargain for your wallet. Come on down and ride the new Mountain of Madness! You will be held breathless in more ways than one . . . that is our guarantee to you!

A
thrilling
B
pleasant
C
enjoyable
D
satisfying
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Read the paragraph.Violence in video games is essentially to blame for violence in our society. When children are bombarded with monstrous images, they begin to think that these types of actions are normal or acceptable. Children and teenagers are spending excessive numbers of hours playing video games, and they may begin to use them as a guideline for how to act and behave. Even if they do not perform violent actions, they may become less sensitive to the thoughts and feelings of others because of what they see reflected in these games.

A
a more positive connotation than the word “unpleasant.”
B
a more negative connotation than the word “unpleasant.”
C
a more neutral connotation than the word “unpleasant.”
D
almost the same connotation as the word “unpleasant.”
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Read the paragraph.Every year, over 300,000 kids go to the emergency room for bike injuries. For this reason, everyone who rides a bike should wear a helmet, no matter what age. Helmets help to provide protection to one’s face, brain, and head in the event of an accident.

A
to argue
B
to narrate
C
to describe
D
to investigate
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Read the following sentence.Mariah’s voice shook and her hands fluttered as she floundered helplessly to answer the difficult questions Steven was asking her.

A
restored
B
struggled
C
succeeded
D
maintained
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Read the following sentences.The teacher’s jovial manner instantly put the fearful new students at ease. Before long, many of them were actively participating and answering discussion questions.

A
happy and friendly
B
generous and shy
C
forceful and bossy
D
grumpy and hostile
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Read the paragraph.Violence in video games is essentially to blame for violence in our society. When children are bombarded with monstrous images, they begin to think that these types of actions are normal or acceptable. Children and teenagers are spending excessive numbers of hours playing video games, and they may begin to use them as a guideline for how to act and behave. Even if they do not perform violent actions, they may become less sensitive to the thoughts and feelings of others because of what they see reflected in these games.

A
It emphasizes the author’s belief that violent video games are filled with excessive images of violence.
B
It suggests that the author is opposed to all types of video games that contain any hint of violence.
C
It reflects the author’s view that children and teenagers play violent video games for far too many hours.
D
It shows that the author blames all violence in the world on repeated exposure to violent video games.

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