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What is most likely in the envelope?

A
a letter from an admirer
B
a message from a peasant
C
an invitation to a special event
D
a note from a former schoolmate
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Which reading-comprehension strategies are used before reading? Choose two correct answers.

A
questioning
B
summarizing
C
pacing
D
clarifying
E
scanning
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Which nonfiction text best matches his reading purpose? For his science class, Lorenzo is exploring the possible negative impacts of cell phone use on health.

A
a blog that explores why scientists are researching cell phone use and rising cancer rates
B
a debate between social media users on the question “Can cell phone use cause cancer?”
C
an article published by a nonprofit organization citing how many people currently use cell phones
D
an article from the National Cancer Institute about radiation statistics related to cell phones
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What does visualizing involve as a reading strategy?

A
picturing scenes and situations described in a text
B
connecting ideas in a text with ideas in a different text
C
using text evidence to check one’s understanding
D
predicting what will happen by the end of the text
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Which statement illustrates a synthesis of ideas?

A
Nonfiction is a broad category that encompasses biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, informational texts, arguments, and newspaper and journal articles.
B
Although the books are set in very different time periods, they both explore the theme of friendship and betrayal.
C
George Washington was born in Virginia and, even as president, continued to think of himself as a Virginian first.
D
To Kill a Mockingbird was immediately successful and has remained one of the most widely read books in history.
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Which reading strategy will best help Isadora increase her comprehension? Isadora is reading a science article about advancements in carbon dating. The article has many long sentences and scientific terms.

A
scanning the text to predict what the next section will be about
B
increasing speed to skip over the confusing part of the text
C
decreasing speed to better understand complex words or ideas
D
visualizing the meanings of words she does not understand
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Based on the text, which prediction for what will happen in this story is most valid?

A
The police officer will get soaked in a sudden rainstorm, as hinted at by the weather.
B
The police officer will be aware of anything unusual, as hinted at by the quiet, empty streets.
C
The police officer will decide to quit his job, as hinted at by the boring nature of his beat.
D
The police officer will step into a café for something to eat, as hinted at by the setting.

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