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Read the sentence.Last night, I ________ my essay on the history of comic books.

A
revise
B
revised
C
am revising
D
will revise
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Which example explains the best way to synthesize information while reading?

A
reading about hurricanes and learning that the best place to be during a hurricane is in a bathroom
B
thinking about the need to practice violin a lot over the summer in order to be chosen for the school orchestra
C
reading about the benefits of eating healthy food, then thinking about an older sister who feels better eating healthy food and deciding to start eating better
D
reading a book about horses and deciding to read the second chapter again because of forgetting all the information in that chapter
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An effective argumentative essay must provide evidence because

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evidence appeals to the reader's sense of logic.
B
the evidence will be used to support the counterclaim.
C
a conclusion cannot be made without it.
D
it explains the source of the claim.
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Read the following thesis statement about text messaging.Text messaging while driving is dangerous, and making it against the law in many states would be a good idea.Which is the best revision of the underlined portion of the sentence?

A
which is why many states support banning the practice.
B
and people think it should be against the law.
C
and might become against the law in many states.
D
and many states might make it against the law.
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Read these excerpts from News Articles about Bullying.Text 1:"We've got people from all over the world contacting him," Robin Arnold said.One of those contacts came in the form of Dash Mihok, an actor who has had roles in major films . . .Text 2:After creating a "Jaylen’s Challenge” website a few years ago, he got an e-mail from actor Dash Mihok."I grew up with Tourette (syndrome) in the New York City public schools,” Mihok told Ledger reporter Clifford Parody.

A
what other actors contacted Jaylen
B
how Mihok contacted Jaylen
C
what major films Mihok has acted in
D
who interviewed Robin Arnold
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Which detail from "Lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." best supports the theme that positive change often comes when people work together?

A
"While other people talked about change, Dr. King used direct action to challenge the system."
B
"The enemies of justice want you to think of Dr. King as only a civil rights leader, but he had a much broader agent."
C
"Pesticides have created a legacy of pain, and misery, and death for farm workers and consumers alike."
D
"We have witnessed truckloads of grapes being dumped because no one would stop to buy them."
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Read the excerpt from I Never Had It Made."I know you’re a good ballplayer," he [Rickey] barked. "What I don’t know is whether you have the guts."I knew it was all too good to be true. Here was a guy questioning my courage. That virtually amounted to him asking me if I was a coward. Mr. Rickey or no Mr. Rickey, that was an insinuation hard to take. I felt the heat coming up into my cheeks.What effect do the details and descriptions in this passage have on the narrative?

A
They show the drama and intensity of the situation.
B
They show how angry and annoyed Rickey feels.
C
They show how sad and ashamed Robinson feels.
D
They show the confusion and anxiety of the situation.
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Read the excerpt from Martine’s personal narrative about receiving a birthday gift.I ripped carelessly through the wrapping paper to reveal a plain, brown box. My eyebrows raised in anticipation. What could be inside? My fingers worked more slowly now, pulling back the tape that held the box shut. As soon as the flaps sprung open, I peered inside. But I inwardly shuddered when I discovered three pairs of bright neon-green socks. Oh no, I thought. These look hideous. I would never wear something like these, but I also don’t want to hurt my aunt’s feelings. What should I do? I furrowed my brow and bit my lip, uncertain what to do next.What could Martine include in this excerpt to engage her readers?

A
descriptive details that paint a picture for readers
B
personal pronouns that establish the point of view
C
language that explains what the writer was feeling
D
dialogue that shows how the people in the story interact
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Why might a writer use the passive voice? Choose three answers. The writer wants to make the action livelier.The writer wants to emphasize the receiver of the action.The writer does not know who performed the action.The writer wants to make the action more specific.The writer does not think knowing who did the action is important.

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The writer wants to make the action livelier.
B
The writer wants to emphasize the receiver of the action.
C
The writer does not know who performed the action.
D
The writer wants to make the action more specific.
E
The writer does not think knowing who did the action is important.
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Read and look at the graphic from I Was Their American Dream. (Click here for a larger version.)

Question illustration
A
Malaka is proud of her family.
B
Malaka is embarrassed by her family.
C
Malaka’s family is much larger than most families in the US.
D
Malaka’s family is a large part of her identity as an American.
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Which source would best help students activate background knowledge about bullying to better understand news articles about bullying?

A
an article about in-school suspension
B
a play about a girl who is cruelly teased
C
an editorial about school discipline issues
D
a news report about violence in cities
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Read and look at the graphic from I Was Their American Dream. (Click here for a larger version.)

Question illustration
A
People are usually welcoming to Malaka and her sister.
B
People sometimes struggle to pronounce Malaka’s name.
C
People are eager to learn about Malaka’s Filipino and Egyptian cultures.
D
People sometimes mistreat Malaka because she comes from multiple cultures.
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Read the introduction and first paragraph of an essay about energy sources.(1) The nation's energy use is largely dependent on fossil fuels. (2) These fuels are nonrenewable resources, and they cause pollution. (3) We cannot continue our reliance on a fuel that will eventually run out. (4) Thus, we must find other ways to sustain our energy demands. (5) Pursuing alternative fuel sources is the key to solving our energy crisis.(6) Currently, about 1 percent of energy in the United States is produced by the sun, and solar energy has the potential to become a more widely used energy source. (7) Through different technologies, such as solar cells, scientists have learned to use the sun’s radiation to create electricity. (8) Solar energy is both inexhaustible and clean. (9) The major limit to this alternative source is that equipment is expensive. (10) Developing a cost-effective way to harness the power of the sun will be a significant development in solving our energy crisis. Which sentence is the author's thesis statement?

A
sentence 1
B
sentence 2
C
sentence 5
D
sentence 6
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Which excerpt best summarizes a central idea in I Was Their American Dream?

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Sometimes a person’s identity cannot be formed.
B
Malaka’s family was different from families on TV.
C
Malaka’s parents are from different countries.
D
Identity is influenced by many factors.
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Read this excerpt from We Beat the Street.By this time Sampson had developed into a skillful, potentially professional baseball player. He was the captain of the baseball team at University and could almost touch his dreams of playing in the major leagues.In what way is Sampson different by the end of the story?

A
He now thinks about playing baseball in college.
B
He no longer thinks that his dreams are possible.
C
He no longer has an interest in playing baseball.
D
He is now open to exploring other career possibilities.

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