Read the sentence.The song that Millie hoped to play in the talent show was written by Alejandro.Which is the best way to write this sentence in the active voice?
Which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson's purpose in writing the Declaration of Independence?
Which of the following is a central idea in the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence?
Read the excerpt from Studies of Trees, by Jacob Levison.The pines are widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere, and include about 80 distinct species with over 600 varieties. The species enumerated here are especially common in the eastern part of the United States, growing either native in the forest or under cultivation in the parks. The pines form a very important class of timber trees, and produce beautiful effects when planted in groups in the parks.Which strategy does the author use in his choice of language to convey his message?
Read the excerpt from “First Joint Debate at Ottawa,” by Abraham Lincoln. Now, I have no means of totally disproving such charges as this which the Judge makes. A man cannot prove a negative; but he has a right to claim, that when a man makes an affirmative charge, he must offer some proof to show the truth of what he says. I certainly cannot introduce testimony to show the negative about things, but I have a right to claim that if a man says he knows a thing, then he must show how he knows it. I always have a right to claim this, and it is not satisfactory to me that he may be “conscientious” on the subject.Does the author use a consistent tone in the passage?
Read the sentence.As the trumpet blared a jarring noise, everyone quickly covered their ears!Using the context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word?
Read this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence.“Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.” Which statement best describes the excerpt?
Thomas Jefferson organized his argument in the body of the Declaration of Independence by listing the
An advertisement for a video game would most likely use what type of language?
Read the sentences. I was so excited for school to end and for summer vacation to begin. My grandpa and I were going to begin building a new fence around my backyard. I was really looking forward to spending the time with my grandpa. Which best describes the style of this text?
Read the paragraph.Maria excels in gymnastics and tumbling. She has the commitment and dedication it takes to be successful in a demanding sport. The balance beam is my favorite event to watch because it requires a great deal of focus. Maria will continue training in the hopes of landing a spot on the competitive team.Which best explains the inconsistency in writing used in this paragraph?
Read the paragraph.Monica relocated into a new apartment last weekend. She had countless boxes to pack and could not possibly attempt to transport the furniture herself. She is hiring movers to help her with the heaviest items. Monica's furniture was loaded into a truck and moved to her new apartment. She was there to instruct the movers where to put everything. Luckily, all the furniture made it to the location in one piece!Which best explains the inconsistency in writing used in this paragraph?
Which statement best explains why the Declaration of Independence does not directly address the issue of slavery?
Which word has the most negative connotation?
Read the sentence.From a prior scene, the audience knew that the lead was hysterical because of the contemptible villain.Suffixes help a reader understand the meanings of words. Which words in the sentence have suffixes? Select three answers.
In which section of the Declaration of Independence does Jefferson restate his thesis?
How does Jefferson support his major premise in the body of the Declaration of Independence?
Which of the following statements supports the idea that Colonists tried to work with the king before writing the Declaration of Independence?
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