Read the excerpt from "Save the Coral Reefs.” A study completed in 2004 found that seventy percent of our coral reefs are already destroyed or currently under threat of destruction. It also concluded that much of the wreckage to reefs has been caused by humans. The resiliency of the reefs is on our side, though. More can be done now to help the coral reefs bounce back—even flourish. What is meaning of the word "resiliency” in this context?
Which statement best summarizes "Save the Coral Reefs”?
What is the author’s purpose in "Save the Coral Reefs”? Choose two correct answers.
How does the author use logos to support the argument made in "Save the Coral Reefs”?
Read the excerpt from The Hot Zone. They closed up their suits and lumbered across the staging area to a large air-lock door. This was a supply air lock. It did not lead into the hot zone. It led to the outside world. They opened it. On the floor of the air lock sat the seven garbage bags. Which phrases are examples of jargon? Choose three correct answers.
Which best describes one main difference between Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring and Winona LaDuke’s "A Case for Waawaatesi"?
In a group discussion, effective participants
Read the sentence a student wrote. As he listened to the haunting notes of the song the author realized he had found the inspiration for his next suspense novel. The teacher reviewing this sentence would point out that since this is a
Ms. Nichol’s class is having a discussion about Greek mythology. One student says, "The influence of the goddess Demeter can be found throughout Greek history and culture. She is the goddess of the harvest as well as the cycle of life.” Which would be an appropriate follow-up question to ask this student?
Read the compound sentence. Dr. Burke wanted to trust her assistant with the secret formula but she was afraid her assistant was a spy. Which is the correct way to punctuate the sentence?
Mr. Shae’s class is having a discussion about the writings of Shakespeare. One student says, "One theme found in Romeo and Juliet is that love can cause violence. Although the play is a famous love story, it is actually very violent.” Which would be an appropriate follow-up question to ask this student?
Which scenario shows a student demonstrating good listening skills during a class discussion?
Read the poem excerpt. A backyard reality is rearranged. Hopscotch lines cower and hide, The toys in the yard . . . lost until spring. Which statement best describes the meter?
Read the sentence. The squirrel who ran in circles around the circumference of the tree chattered angrily at the curious cat. Which correctly revises the sentence?
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Jargon consists of words that are specific to a
Which students demonstrate active listening skills?
Which line from "Safari Day in Kenya” contains an example of assonance?
Read the excerpt from "Safari Day in Kenya.” Hyenas slink before us, mottled bodies, eyes black ice Zebras bright as painted ponies, the babes brown-striped , not black! Which statement best describes how the author uses sound devices to create mood?
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