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Which image is the best choice for convincing high school students to plant a tree on Earth Day?

A
A pair of adult hands holding a child's hands holding a small seedling.
Option A
B
A small boy planting seeds in a garden.
Option B
C
Two teenagers planting a small tree.
Option C
D
A young woman posed behind bushes.
Option D
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Consider this image.

Question illustration
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as an informative tool outlining the timeline for voting in a class election
B
as a persuasive device encouraging students to vote in a school election
C
as an informative tool comparing the candidates in a school election
D
as a persuasive device demanding students research the issues in an election
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Consider this claim.Parents who speak more than one language should expose their children to multiple languages in early childhood.Which statement provides the best support for this claim?

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Bilingual students exhibit better problem-solving skills than peers who speak only one language.
B
Many elementary schools offer exposure to foreign languages and cultures in a club format.
C
The biggest challenge of learning foreign languages is the conjugation of irregular verbs.
D
Foreign-language students may consider careers as interpreters or US diplomats.
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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.

f
family
c
classmates
b
business owners
l
leaders
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Read this source of information.(1) American youth have school commitments and extracurricular activities. (2) Many also enjoy leisure activities, such as reading and playing video games. (3) The US Department of Agriculture recommends that young people ages 6–17 should engage in 60 minutes of physical activity each day. (4) The specific amount of activity needed for a healthy lifestyle depends on daily caloric intake.

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1
B
2
C
3
D
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Which of these sources provide reliable information for research? Check all that apply.personal blog.gov website.com advertisementscholarly articlebook written by an expert

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personal blog
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scholarly article
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book written by an expert
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Consider this image.

Question illustration
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Here is a pile of trash washing up on a beach; it is an unattractive sight.
B
Billions of pounds of plastic trash litter the world’s oceans and beaches.
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When people travel to the beach for vacation, they often encounter trash.
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Trash consists of many plastic items, including plastic milk and water bottles.
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best

B
Body language allows a presenter to pace in front of the audience to release tension.
B
Body language allows a presenter to slouch casually at the podium to establish a rapport with the audience.
B
Body language allows a presenter to gesture with zeal to entertain and amuse the audience.
B
Body language allows a presenter to interact with visuals and convey enthusiasm for the topic.
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best

b
by including reasons and evidence
b
by including a claim and counterclaim
b
by including statistics and relevant facts
b
by including research and a bibliography
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Consider this image.

Question illustration
A
an informative presentation about the rules of chess
B
a persuasive presentation about joining chess club
C
an informative presentation about the history of chess
D
a persuasive presentation about the world’s best chess player

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