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Which topic is suitable for the size and scope of a five-paragraph essay?

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the history of weather science and climatology
B
the study of extreme weather events
C
the average temperature of snow
D
the biggest snowstorms of the decade
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Read the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson.We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by the Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States . .

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by establishing the source of the representatives’ authority
B
by describing the elected leaders’ levels of education
C
by explaining the upcoming election of representatives
D
by offering a prayer for the future of the colonies
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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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Read the introduction to a personal statement.Usually, when people talk about "rocky” relationships, it’s with a frown, but mine has enriched my life. I became fascinated with rocks when I was really young, and throughout my childhood you could usually find me with my pockets bulging from whatever stony treasures I’d scavenged that day. When my science teacher taught us a unit on geology, I realized that my fascination could become an exciting career that could also help me make good money. Obtaining an internship to work on the geological exhibit at the museum is an important step on my road to being a geologist.

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reason rocks are interesting.
B
pursuit of a career in geology.
C
importance of learning geology.
D
impact of a good science education.
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Read Noni’s research question about the history of the airplane.What did the Wright brothers use to make their first powered airplane?

A
What was the Wright brothers’ first powered airplane made of?
B
Would the Wright brothers’ first powered airplane have been successful if they had chosen other materials?
C
How did the materials the Wright brothers chose contribute to the success of their first powered airplane?
D
What materials did the Wright brothers use to build their first powered airplane?
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Which evaluation of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman makes an accurate conclusion about Wollstonecraft’s beliefs and correctly supports it with text evidence?

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Wollstonecraft writes, “Such deeply rooted prejudices have clouded reason.” This supports the idea that she believes people must overcome existing prejudices to reason correctly.
B
Wollstonecraft writes, “Men, in general, seem to employ their reason to justify prejudices.” This supports the idea that she believes all men are prejudiced and are therefore unable to reason truthfully.
C
Wollstonecraft writes, “The society is formed in the wisest manner.” This supports the idea that she believes that humans are so smart that their ability to reason is unquestionable.
D
Wollstonecraft writes, “For why should the gracious fountain of life give us passions.” This supports the idea that she believes that people’s passions should be ignored in favor of their reason.
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Which sentence should be revised to include commas to set off a nonrestrictive element?

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The car in my driveway belongs to my oldest sister.
B
The game that my mom gave me is really fun to play.
C
The tree in front of my house has been there for a century.
D
The TV show which we watch together airs on Friday nights.
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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 Yasmin’s introduction to her argumentative essay.Think about the last time you spent an entire afternoon completely "unplugged,” with no technology to distract you. If you’re like many people, you might have struggled to come up with a recent memory. In modern society, people are spending too much time using technological devices.

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claims.
B
a counterclaim.
C
reasons.
D
a rebuttal.
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Read the sentence.After the group went canoeing, they returned to the dock exhilarated and ready to go kayaking.

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canoeing
B
returned
C
exhilarated
D
kayaking
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Read the passage from How to Live Twenty-Four Hours a Day."What? I am to cultivate my mind in the street, on the platform, in the train, and in the crowded street again?” Precisely. Nothing simpler!

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“cultivate my mind”
B
“on the platform”
C
“crowded street”
D
“nothing simpler”
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Read the facts about Mary Wollstonecraft.· Lived during the time of the American and French Revolutions· Published A Vindication of the Rights of Woman in 1792 (in response to a French government report advocating that women should be educated only for household duties)· Was embraced by twentieth-century women’s rights advocatesNow read the passage from A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.

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By reinforcing existing prejudices, Wollstonecraft delayed the beginning of the women’s rights movement.
B
By challenging society, Wollstonecraft revealed that she supported the American and French Revolutions.
C
By supporting the truths of the time, Wollstonecraft reasoned against revolutionary thinking.
D
By challenging accepted principles, Wollstonecraft was one of the first proponents of women’s rights.
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Which activities support the central idea about financial planning? Select 3 options.

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saving money in a piggy bank
B
making impulsive candy purchases
C
investing extra money to earn interest
D
spending lavishly as a personal reward
E
purchasing stock in a growing company
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Which sentence should be revised to have a formal style and objective language?

A
The colorful autumn foliage in New England attracts tourists each year.
B
The long winters in New England sometimes feel like they last forever.
C
Once the spring thaw begins, a variety of flowers bloom in New England.
D
In contrast to winter, summer in New England can be both hot and humid.
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Read the excerpt from "Digging."My father, digging. I look down

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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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Carmelo is writing a thesis for a media analysis essay.The Recycling Commission says in its posters that viewers will make a better world by correctly recycling items in their homes.

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The Recycling Commission suggests in its posters that viewers can help create a safer, more sustainable world by properly sorting their cans, bottles, and paper goods for pickup.
B
The Recycling Commission shows in its posters that recycling will make the world a better, healthier place, and asks that viewers take the same point of view.
C
The Recycling Commission expresses through its posters that it is possible to live in a safer, better world through proper recycling, because recycling is a key part of helping the environment.
D
The Recycling Commission shows photographs of people sorting through their cans, bottles, and paper goods to emphasize how easy it is to sort them for pickup.
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Read the sentence.The brash seagull swooped over the divers before they plunged into the water.

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before “over”
B
after “divers”
C
after “before”
D
after “water”
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Read the lines from "Song VII" by Rabindranath Tagore.My poet’s vanity dies in shame before thy sight.O master poet, I have sat down at thy feet.

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“in” and “thy”
B
“my” and “I”
C
“poet’s” and “sight”
D
“vanity” and “feet”
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Read the excerpt from "Benin Plaque: The Oba with Europeans.”They and their Dutch and English competitors, who followed later in the sixteenth century, carried gold and ivory to Europe and in return brought commodities from all over the world that were greatly valued by the Oba’s court . . .

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“competitors”
B
“sixteenth century”
C
“gold and ivory”
D
“Oba’s court”
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Select 5 options.Claims must always be supported by evidence such asfacts.opinions.statistics.quotations.examples.hypotheticals.

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facts.
B
opinions.
C
statistics.
D
quotations.
E
examples.
F
hypotheticals.

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