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Which is a problem-solution signal word?

A
because
B
resolve
C
so
D
thus
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Which statement is the best thesis for a compare-and-contrast essay?

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Both billboards use slogans and graphic images to urge citizens to participate in county-sponsored recycling programs.
B
Both billboards use effective slogans, but the one with the photograph of the overflowing landfill is the most convincing.
C
One billboard has a photograph of the county landfill, while the other depicts a cartoon family recycling their cans at the curb.
D
One billboard’s slogan is “Rethink,” while the other suggests “You Can Do This!”
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Read the excerpt from “Pakistan’s Malala.”But what do you do when you're 11? You go to the playground and you play, so that's what they did.Some of the girls said they thought everything would work out. They'd be back, they said.Malala wanted to be hopeful, too. But before she left, she turned around and took one long look at the building.Malala was right about the edict and what it meant.After January 2009, she was forced to stay at home and read books, Ellick said.Eventually she was moved around the country where she attended ad-hoc schools.How did the setting of Malala’s education change after the Taliban took over Swat Valley?

A
She had to read at home or attend school in secret locations.
B
She joined other children at the playground to read and study.
C
She stopped trying to pursue an education in any way.
D
She continued to attend the same school she had before.
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Read the excerpt from Jackie Robinson’s letter to President Eisenhower.I respectfully remind you sir, that we have been the most patient of all people. When you said we must have self-respect, I wondered how we could have self-respect and remain patient considering the treatment accorded to us through the years.The “treatment” that Robinson refers to is most likely the

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oppression and segregation imposed upon African Americans.
B
president’s lack of involvement in the civil rights movement.
C
cruelty African Americans experienced during the latest integration efforts.
D
recent rioting and police brutality in the African American communities.
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Read this excerpt about activist Dolores HuertaHuerta always knew that her activism demanded great personal sacrifices. "I don’t feel proud of the suffering that my kids went through,” she said. "I feel very bad and guilty about it, but by the same token, I know that they learned a lot in the process.”Even when times were tough, Huerta never backed down. One of the first strikes organized by the FWA was with rose growers. On the day of a strike, she visited their houses and found out that some of them were planning to go back to work. To prevent this, she blocked their driveways with her truck and tucked the key in her purse.

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Dolores Huerta was a strong activist and encouraged her supporters to be strong as well.
B
Dolores Huerta made many decisions during her activist days that she might have done differently as she grew older.
C
Dolores Huerta did not believe rose growers should be included in the farm workers’ union.
D
Dolores Huerta caved in to pressure from big organizations, such as the FWA, when times got tough.
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Read this excerpt about activist Dolores Huerta.Her tenacity earned her a mixed reputation. As a woman, she faced gender discrimination, even among the farm workers she tried to help. She has also been honored many times in her lifetime and remains active long past retirement. But as Huerta said, you do not expect rewards for helping the oppressed: "You do it because they need help.”

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popular
B
gentle
C
determined
D
friendly
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Read this excerpt about activist Dolores Huerta.When Dolores Huerta became an activist, she had already been married and divorced, had children, and had begun a new career as a schoolteacher.Her students were the children of farm workers. They came to school barefoot and hungry. She wanted to do more to help them. So she quit her teaching job to help their parents fight for better working conditions.

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by connecting readers to her family
B
by connecting readers to her students
C
by connecting readers to her teaching career
D
by connecting readers to her farm work
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Read a summary of Chapter Three of Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.The Hubble Space Telescope stands as a remarkable testament to humanity's enduring curiosity and ingenuity, a project that transformed how we view the cosmos. Despite its initial challenges, including funding struggles and the heartbreaking flaw in its mirror, Hubble's story is one of resilience and collaboration, recalling an era when nations came together to push the boundaries of discovery. Its breathtaking images, like the iconic Hubble Deep Field, have not only deepened our understanding of the universe but also filled us with wonder, reminding us of our small yet significant place among the stars. Hubble’s journey, from its tumultuous beginnings to its celebrated legacy, evokes a sense of pride in what can be achieved through perseverance and the shared dream of exploring the unknown.

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by focusing solely on the technical details of Hubble’s construction and launch
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by highlighting Hubble's collaborative success without mentioning its historical context
C
by reflecting on Hubble's challenges and triumphs with admiration and a sense of shared humanity
D
by emphasizing the importance of Hubble's scientific contributions without delving into its emotional impact
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Read the excerpt from Chapter Two of Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.In 1656, Dutch scientist Christiaan Huygens built a telescope that was 23 feet long and could magnify objects 100 times. Using this telescope, Huygens was able to observe and describe the Orion Nebula in detail.

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The refinement of telescopes was pivotal in transforming humanity's understanding of the universe.
B
The utilization of lenses and mirrors paved the way for more precise and powerful telescopes.
C
Pulleys and masts were constructed when telescopes became larger and more difficult to operate.
D
Larger telescopes allowed scientists to challenge geocentric views of the universe.
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Why would an author most likely begin a section of an informational text with a question?

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to provide icons that give visual cues about the topic
B
to summarize the main idea of the section in an accessible way
C
to provide evidence for a claim introduced earlier in the text
D
to immediately engage the reader by sparking curiosity about the topic

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