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Read the sentence.After we heard the way he played the song on his guitar, we bought it.

A
The pronoun “we” should be changed to “us.”
B
The pronoun “he” should be changed to “they.”
C
The pronoun “his” should be changed to “himself.”
D
The pronoun “it” should be changed to “the song.”
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Read the excerpt from "Digging."My father, digging. I look down

A
The alliteration connects the speaker inside the house to his father outside.
B
The alliteration allows the reader to imagine all of the actions performed by the father.
C
The alliteration emphasizes the history of the speaker’s family.
D
The alliteration makes the speaker appear unsatisfied with his life as a writer.
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Read the sentence.All people who exercise regularly are more fun to be around.What is the best revision of the sentence that avoids bias?

A
Every person who exercises regularly is more fun to be around.
B
Only people who exercise regularly are more fun to be around.
C
People who exercise regularly are always more fun to be around.
D
People who exercise regularly are often more fun to be around.
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Which source could best help answer the research question "Does cutting art and music programs impact high school students’ academic success?”

A
a wiki page about government-funded art and music programs for students
B
a museum’s website that focuses on the history of modern art
C
a government website that includes a study about a music program at a school
D
a blog that showcases student music from schools around the country
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Read the sentence.During the Cold War, scientists competed in the "space race.”

A
The “space race” by competing scientists occurred during the Cold War.
B
During the Cold War, scientists led the “space race” competition.
C
During the Cold War “space race,” scientists competed.
D
The “space race” was a Cold War competition by scientists.
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What is the most likely reason a student would read An American Sunrise: Poems by Joy Harjo, a member of the Muscogee Nation?

A
to learn how the author feels about the Muscogee Nation's history and lands
B
to research the history of the Muscogee Nation
C
to contrast the Muscogee Nation with other Indigenous nations in the US
D
to be persuaded to visit the Muscogee Nation
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Which phrases from the excerpt provide visual details? Select 3 options.

A
“modern Nigeria”
B
“in the sixteenth century”
C
“actually made of brass”
D
“the size of an A3 piece of paper”
E
“show figures in high relief”
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amusementcuriosityexcitementhorror

A
amusement
B
curiosity
C
excitement
D
horror
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Read the excerpt from Ellie's graduation speech.It is a privilege to celebrate our graduation with all of you. This day has been a long time coming, a testament to our hard work and perseverance. As we prepare to pursue our next goal in life, let us take a moment to reflect on the people who have supported us on this journey. We owe a debt of gratitude to our teachers, who challenged us to think critically, to our families, who cheered us on every step of the way, and to our friends, who were there to lift us up when we stumbled. I am honored to have shared this journey with such an exceptional group of individuals, and I am excited to see the impact we will have on the world.Which revision best improves the sentence variety?

A
As we prepare to pursue our next goal in life, let us take a moment to reflect on the people who have supported us on this journey. Teachers: you challenged us to think critically. Families: you cheered us on. Friends: you lifted us up when we stumbled.
B
As we prepare to pursue our next goal in life, let us take a moment to reflect on the people who have supported us on this journey, including our teachers, families and friends. We were challenged to think critically, cheered as we took each step, and lifted up when we stumbled.
C
I am honored to have shared this journey with such an exceptional group of individuals, and excited to see the impact we will have on the world.
D
I am honored and excited to see the impact such an exceptional group of individuals will have on the world.
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What is the most likely reason a student would read an autobiography?

A
to study the way the writer uses language
B
to gain information from a primary source
C
to understand both sides of an issue
D
to imagine fantastical adventures in legendary lands
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Read the excerpt from The Republic by Plato.Now will the city have to fill and swell with a multitude of callings which are not required by any natural want; such as the whole tribe of hunters and actors, of whom one large class have to do with forms and colours; another will be the votaries of music—poets and their attendant train of rhapsodists, players, dancers, contractors; also makers of divers kinds of articles, including women’s dresses. And we shall want more servants. Will not tutors be also in request, and nurses wet and dry, tirewomen and barbers, as well as confectioners and cooks; and swineherds, too. . . . And our State must once more enlarge; and this time the enlargement will be nothing short of a whole army, which will have to go out and fight with the invaders for all that we have, as well as for the things and persons whom we were describing above. Why? he said; are they not capable of defending themselves? No, I said; not if we were right in the principle which was acknowledged by all of us when we were framing the State: the principle, as you will remember, was that one man cannot practise many arts with success.

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logos; the speaker uses reasoning by describing the skills that people in different roles need to be successful
B
pathos; the speaker appeals to emotions by explaining that many people in society will need to join the army
C
logos; the speaker uses facts to explain how important building a strong army is to a functioning society
D
pathos; the speaker appeals to emotions by showing how successful artists can be with years of practice

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