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Read the passage.H. G. Wells was a scientist and a writer. He used his knowledge of science to create realistic works of fiction that fascinated readers. His novel The War of the Worlds gained fame when it was adapted for radio.

A
to entertain readers with a story about H. G. Wells
B
to inform readers about H. G. Wells’s writing
C
to entertain readers with an excerpt from a novel
D
to persuade readers to read science fiction
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Read the table of contents and sample page from a procedural text.

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A
shop on a budget.
B
obtain a job as a chef.
C
write a cookbook.
D
become a better cook.
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Read the excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.It was already bad enough when the name was but a name of which he could learn no more. It was worse when it began to be clothed upon with detestable attributes; and out of the shifting, insubstantial mists that had so long baffled his eye, there leaped up the sudden, definite presentment of a fiend."I thought it was madness,” he said, as he replaced the obnoxious paper in the safe, "and now I begin to fear it is disgrace.”With that he blew out his candle, put on a greatcoat, and set forth in the direction of Cavendish Square, that citadel of medicine, where his friend, the great Dr. Lanyon, had his house and received his crowding patients. "If anyone knows, it will be Lanyon,” he had thought.

A
The lawyer’s actions create a commanding, determined mood.
B
The description of the document creates a serious, solemn mood.
C
The lawyer’s recollections create a confused, frustrated mood.
D
The description of the setting creates a peaceful, serene mood.
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Read the excerpt from "Ship's Chronometer from HMS Beagle” and consider the accompanying image.If you wanted to sail, it was impossible to keep a precise record of time. And at sea, if you can’t tell the time, you don’t know how far east or west you are. It is relatively easy to calculate latitude – your distance north or south of the equator – by measuring the height of the Sun above the horizon at noon; but this won’t let you calculate longitude – your position east or west.

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The image engages readers with an historic example.
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The image aids readers’ understanding of key concepts.
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The image entertains readers with a modern application.
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The image explains how to measure the height of the sun.
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Read the excerpt from chapter 3 of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde."Well, but since we have touched upon this business, and for the last time I hope,” continued the doctor, "there is one point I should like you to understand. I have really a very great interest in poor Hyde. I know you have seen him; he told me so; and I fear he was rude. But I do sincerely take a great, a very great interest in that young man; and if I am taken away, Utterson, I wish you to promise me that you will bear with him and get his rights for him. I think you would, if you knew all; and it would be a weight off my mind if you would promise.”

A
It makes the reader wonder how Mr. Utterson came to know Dr. Jekyll.
B
It makes the reader wonder how Mr. Utterson and Dr. Jekyll are connected.
C
It makes the reader wonder why Dr. Jekyll has such an interest in Hyde.
D
It makes the reader wonder why Mr. Utterson is suspicious of Mr. Hyde.
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Which sentence uses direct characterization?

A
Ria scans the roadway and uses her signal to indicate a turn.
B
Omar reminds his passenger, “It’s not safe for me to text while driving.”
C
Genna observes speed limits because she is a careful driver.
D
Before he started the car, Mitch put on his seat belt and adjusted the mirror.
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Look at the excerpt from "How to Think Like a Researcher," a chapter from How to Find Out Anything.More to our purpose, we need to ask answerable questions for the eminently practical reason that if a question has no end, neither does the research. Pursuing an open-ended question can be a fool’s errand. So, to become a skilled researcher, step number one is learning how to craft the answerable question.______________To become a skilled researcher, step number one is learning how to craft the answerable question._______________Say you’re a reporter for a business magazine and your editor wants to run an article on computer executive compensation. The editor asks you to find out if computer executives are overpaid. This is a great idea for a magazine article. It would probably make for a nifty feature in any number of business and tech magazines.

A
a sidebar
B
a heading
C
a callout
D
a subtitle
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Which statement about The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is correct?

A
Dr. Jekyll’s struggle between good and evil is resolved with the death of Carew.
B
Dr. Jekyll’s struggle between good and evil is resolved only by his death.
C
Mr. Utterson’s struggle for truth is resolved when he sees Jekyll transformed.
D
Mr. Utterson’s struggle for truth is resolved when Poole comes to him for help.
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Which factor(s) should be considered when comparing and contrasting characters? Check all that apply.foreshadowingcharacteristicsthemesactionsmotives

A
foreshadowing
B
characteristics
C
themes
D
actions
E
motives
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Read the procedural text.The procedure for making homemade lemonade is quite easy. First, combine one cup of sugar with one cup of water. To make a simple syrup, heat the mixture until the sugar has completely dissolved. Next, juice eight lemons. Then, combine the simple syrup, the lemon juice, and four cups of cold water in a pitcher. Enjoy your lemonade!Selma followed the process described in the text above. After tasting her lemonade, she decided it did not taste right.

A
What can I add to this lemonade to try and make it taste better?
B
Should I consider using a different lemonade recipe in the future?
C
Does my mother use the same recipe to make her lemonade?
D
Did I dissolve the sugar before adding the final three ingredients?
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The primary purpose of a procedural text is to

A
describe the process for completing a task.
B
explain the importance of completing a process.
C
persuade readers to perform a specific task.
D
provide background information about a process.
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Read the sentence.Cora Emily and Elliot visited relatives in Boston, Massachusetts Durham, New Hampshire and Portland, Maine.

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They should be punctuated in the same way. Both lists should use commas to separate items.
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They should be punctuated in the same way. Both lists should use semicolons to separate items.
T
They should be punctuated differently. The items in the first list should be separated by commas. The items in the second list should be separated by semicolons.
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They should be punctuated differently. The items in the first list should be separated by semicolons. The items in the second list should be separated by commas.
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Read the lines from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud."The waves beside them danced; but theyOut-did the sparkling waves in glee:A poet could not but be gay, In such a jocund company:I gazed—and gazed—but little thoughtWhat wealth the show to me had brought

a
a large amount of money
a
a powerful man or woman
p
pretty flowers
g
great beauty
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Read this prompt.Create a presentation to convince the Hanover County School Board members that the county should add a fall break to next year’s school schedule, creating a week-long respite in October.

t
to persuade the audience to add a vacation to a proposed calendar
t
to persuade the audience to sponsor a festival for school children
t
to inform the audience about school day requirements for a county
t
to inform the audience about upcoming events in the school calendar
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Ari is revising her essay to include more precise language. Which words should she replace? Select 3 options.specific wordsmisused wordsrepeated wordsvague wordsscientific words

s
specific words
m
misused words
r
repeated words
v
vague words
s
scientific words
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Read the second stanza from "Mutability.”We rest.—A dream has power to poison sleep; We rise.—One wandering thought pollutes the day; We feel, conceive or reason, laugh or weep; Embrace fond woe, or cast our cares away

H
Humans lose the ability to reason when they are overcome with emotion.
H
Humans are not always certain how to handle the emotions they feel.
H
Humans experience a broad range of emotions throughout a lifetime.
H
Humans do not appreciate the emotions of which they are capable.
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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.Only let me make my life simple and straight,like a flute of reed for thee to fill with music.

I
It allows the reader to visualize what the poet looks like.
I
It makes the imagined addressee feel more present to the reader.
I
It allows the reader to imagine what the music might sound like.
I
It makes the figurative language of the poem stand out more.
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A claim is an author’s

A
imagined situation or example.
B
stated position on a topic.
C
reason for doing something.
D
logical support for an argument.
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Which location is most likely to be the setting in a work of gothic fiction?

A
a thriving marketplace
B
an abandoned castle
C
a renovated apartment
D
a well-lit academic library
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Which sentence should be revised to avoid a misconception?

A
To be a successful actor, you must live in Los Angeles.
B
To become a good musician, you should practice often.
C
To become a successful athlete, you might train daily.
D
To be a good student, you must be willing to learn.

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