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Read the following sentence.The newspaper reporter was dispatched to cover the breaking news story taking place in Seattle, Washington.

A
It contains a positive connotation.
B
It contains a negative connotation.
C
It contains a neutral connotation.
D
It does not contain a connotation.
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Which statement best reflects the author’s viewpoint in “Pakistan’s Malala”?

A
Malala went against the Taliban’s edict by continuing her education after she was banned from going to school.
B
Malala is currently in Great Britain recovering from injuries she suffered at the hands of the Taliban.
C
Malala risked her life to stand up for the rights of women and girls in Taliban-ruled Swat.
D
Malala is a brave and wise girl who continues to have a global impact on women’s right to education.
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Read the excerpt from Brown v. Board of Education.Reargument was largely devoted to the circumstances surrounding the adoption of the Fourteenth Amendment in 1868.The Supreme Court studies the Fourteenth Amendment to determine

A
the primary authors of the document.
B
whether its intent has been compromised.
C
how it has been interpreted in each state.
D
whether it needs to be repealed.
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Look at the poster from the Click It or Ticket Mobilization Media Campaign.

Question illustration
A
People will urge their friends to avoid law enforcement.
B
People will urge their friends to drive separately.
C
People will urge their friends to drive slowly.
D
People will urge their friends to wear seat belts.
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Read the excerpt from Chapter Three of Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.Despite its significant scientific achievements, the Hubble Space Telescope's journey is marked by persistent challenges that underscore the complexities of ambitious technological endeavors. Early struggles with funding and technical setbacks, including the infamous mirror flaw, highlight the limitations of planning and quality assurance at the time. While the collaborative efforts of NASA and its partners ultimately overcame these obstacles, the mission's reliance on corrective measures like COSTAR suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to problem-solving. Hubble's legacy, though celebrated for its groundbreaking discoveries, reminds us of the need for meticulous preparation and foresight in pioneering projects of this magnitude.

A
cynical
B
critical
C
dismissive
D
condescending
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Read the clause.During the long winter, the harsh restrictions provoked anger and outrage in the public.

A
It is dependent because it has a subject and a verb.
B
It is independent because it has a subject and a verb.
C
It is dependent because it expresses a complete thought.
D
It is independent because it expresses a complete thought.
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William has written this paragraph about Dr. King’s speech.(1)Martin Luther King, Jr. uses repetitive words and phrases to argue his point. (2)He wisely repeats the phrase "Let freedom ring” which creates a hopeful tone in his speech. (3)This repetition of this phrase builds rhythm and momentum. (4)Using "Let freedom ring” allows King to finish the speech with strength.

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Read the excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream” speech.Fivescore years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity.

A
history.
B
significance.
C
timing.
D
creativity.
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An author writes the following sentences and plans to use them in an informative text.Generally found at a depth of less than 150 feet, coral reefs are home to some of the most ____ forms of life in the world. Thousands of different plants and animals have been found living among them.

A
varied
B
peculiar
C
amazing
D
common
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Read the sentence.Hearing the key in the lock, the delighted dog dashed to the front door.

A
as an adjectival phrase
B
as an adverbial phrase
C
as a noun phrase
D
as a verb phrase
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Read the sentence.When they arrived at the beach, the students who had never seen the ocean before ran toward the shore.

A
when they arrived at the beach
B
the students who had never seen
C
the ocean before
D
ran toward the shore
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Look at this poster from the Click It or Ticket Mobilization Media Campaign.

Question illustration
A
to let people know that they will get caught if they don’t wear a seat belt
B
to let people know that tickets are the worst consequence of not wearing a seat belt
C
to let people know that not wearing a seat belt can cause death or injury
D
to let people know that they need to find other ways to avoid following laws
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Read the excerpt from Chapter Four of Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.After years of research and design changes, NASA, in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), launched the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) on December 25, 2021. About a month later, JWST reached its destination, Lagrange Point 2 (L2), over a million miles from Earth.How is the information in this excerpt organized?

A
by key words
B
steps in a process
C
chronological order
D
cause and effect
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Which line from Dr. King’s "I Have a Dream" speech most appeals to the emotions of his listeners?

A
But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt.
B
Let us not wallow in the valley of despair.
C
Nineteen sixty-three is not an end, but a beginning.
D
Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy.
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In We’ve Got a Job, why does Audrey want to go to jail?

A
to stand up for her rights
B
to spend time with friends
C
to avoid going to school
D
to impress her parents
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Look at the diagram.Which conclusion is supported by the diagram?

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A
Using its antenna, JWST can only send communications to Earth; it cannot receive any.
B
The temperature on either side can vary based on how far JWST is from the sun.
C
The equipment on the hot side weighs more than on the cold side.
D
Extreme heat can have an adverse effect on JWST's mirrors.
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Read the sentence.The squirrel reached for the birdfeeder, for he saw it was filled with an abundance of sunflower seeds.

A
a gerund and an adverb.
B
a noun and an adjective.
C
a preposition and a conjunction.
D
a verb and a demonstrative article.
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Read the excerpt from Chapter Two of Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.In 1608, a Dutch spectacle maker named Jacob Metius filed the first patent for a device that could make "faraway objects appear close." His invention provided magnification three to four times. While the patent office denied his application (since it was easy to copy), Metius was awarded a small sum for his efforts. This simple invention—a long tube with a convex lens on one end and a concave lens on the other—was revolutionary.In the last sentence, why did the author most likely include "a long tube with a convex lens on one end and a concave lens on the other"?

A
to provide a transition that connects Metius's invention to broader advancements in telescope technology discussed later in the chapter
B
to contrast the simplicity of Metius's design with the more advanced telescope designs described later in the text
C
to provide a technical explanation of how Metius's invention inspired future telescope designs
D
to reinforce the significance of Metius's invention by emphasizing the simplicity of the design
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What does Martin Luther King Jr. make allusions to in his "I Have a Dream” speech? Select 4 options.

A
Abraham Lincoln
B
the Emancipation Proclamation
C
the Washington Monument
D
John F. Kennedy
E
the Constitution
F
the Bible
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Read the video transcript from Dr. X and the Quest for Food Safety. What does Dr. X say is the best way to avoid cross contamination?

A
prevent the rapid growth of all bacteria
B
learn the twelve most unwanted bacteria
C
wash away bacteria with hot, soapy water
D
study bacteria under an electron microscope

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