Read the excerpt from Brown v. Board of Education.[T]here are findings below that the Negro and white schools involved have been equalized, or are being equalized, with respect to buildings, curricula, qualifications and salaries of teachers, and other "tangible" factors.The Supreme Court is most likely interested in these findings because it hopes to determine whether
Which best describes author Ashley Fantz’s view of Malala’s blog in "Pakistan’s Malala”?
Read the sentences below.The new safety requirements were enacted based on scientists’ recommendations. Fewer accidents occurred.
Based on the information in "Pakistan’s Malala,” how did the Taliban attempt to carry out their formal decree about education?
Based on “Pakistan’s Malala,” which best reflects the overall purpose of Malala’s blog?
Read this excerpt from We’ve Got a Job.She also hugged all four grandparents goodbye.One of her grandmothers assured her, "You'll be fine."Based on this excerpt, which word best describes Audrey’s grandmother?
Read this excerpt from We’ve Got a Job: The 1963 Children’s March.During the fifteen minutes after the bus arrived, racists assaulted not only the Freedom Riders but also other passengers – both black and white – who happened to be on the same bus, as well as bystanders waiting in the station to welcome their friends and family to Birmingham. The assailants also went after local white reporters, destroying cameras, film, and a microphone.Which words from the excerpt best convey the tone?
What are the plaintiffs seeking for their children in Brown v. Board of Education?
Read the excerpt from “Pakistan’s Malala.”Malala wondered on her blog if she should adopt a pen name – Gul Makai.Meaning corn flower in Urdu, the native language of the region, Gul Makai is a name taken from a character in a Pashtun folk story. It's not well known, but Pashtun experts say the story is a kind of Romeo and Juliet tale. It's a sweet love story laced with tragedy.Based on this excerpt, writing a blog about her experiences allowed Malala to
Read the sentence.The harsh wind scoured the scant remaining leaves from the trees, and a desolate landscape remained in its wake.
Take a look at this online thesaurus entry.poorPronunciation/pO:(r)/AudioHomophones: pour, pore, paw (some accents)Synonyms(little or no possessions): impoverished, wealthless, arm(of low quality): inferior(to be pitied): pitiable, armAntonyms(having little or no possessions): rich(of low quality): good(deficient in a specified way): rich(inadequate): adequate
Read and compare what two students have to say about baseball.Passage 1"I hope you can come watch me play this season. My team is the Grove Gators, and we are undefeated. Yay! I play shortstop, and it is hard work. Coach has taught me a few tricks, and I have practiced nonstop. Let's hang out at the ballfield."Passage 2"Cal Ripken is one of baseball's most famous shortstops. He played for the Baltimore Orioles and won the World Series in 1983. He played the most consecutive baseball games in history."
Read the sentence.I had to prove my identity to gain entrance to the building I was required to fill out an impressive number of forms.
One of the benefits of an online dictionary is that
A(n) ____ expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.
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