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Read the sentence below. I coveted the ______ of jeans I saw in the store window. Determine the correct homophone.

A
pare
B
pair
C
pear
D
pared
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What is the most likely social effect of the Click It or Ticket Mobilization Media Campaign?

A
More people will consider wearing seat belts.
B
More people will get tickets for violating seat belt laws.
C
More people will get injured while driving.
D
More people will consider driving without passengers.
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Read the dictionary entry.re • frain [ri-freyn]1. (verb) to resist doing something2. (noun) the chorus of a musical piece

A
The flight attendant requested that the passengers refrain from smoking.
B
Students should refrain from using their cell phones during the lecture.
C
Experienced audience members refrain from clapping until the end.
D
The haunting refrain stayed with the audience long after the show ended.
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Which statement is the best thesis for a compare-and-contrast essay?

A
Both of the political ads describe the candidates’ opinions about creative ways to improve regional transportation.
B
One of the ads uses photographs of traffic jams and construction projects, while the other ad uses quotes from citizens.
C
One of the ads shows existing regional traffic problems, while the other ad shares opinions about proposed projects.
D
Both ads effectively convey the candidates’ names and political parties, but the ad with citizen testimonials is the most convincing.
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Look at this excerpt from a manual for SunFun Inc. Which text feature is used in this document?

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A
a bulleted list
B
bolded text
C
subheadings
D
a roman numeral
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Look at this section from the Click It or Ticket Mobilization Media Campaign. What is the purpose of this section of the campaign?

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A
to let people know that seat belt laws are enforced at all times
B
to let people know that it’s okay not to wear a seat belt during certain times
C
to let people know that seat belt laws are enforced all over the country
D
to let people know that they should encourage their friends to wear seat belts
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Which statement is the best thesis for a compare-and-contrast essay?

A
One poster presents a humorous cartoon, while the other presents an informative chart and a direct quotation.
B
These advertising posters are designed to generate discussion and interest in family counseling services.
C
Though both posters use graphic images, the poster with the mother’s advice presents a more compelling message.
D
Both posters produced by the local human services board seek to advertise county-based family counseling.
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Which statement best describes the purpose of headings and subheadings?

A
Headings point out key ideas of the text, and subheadings provide additional information about headings.
B
Headings provide the title of the text, and subheadings contain detailed information about the topic of the text.
C
Headings describe what appears in images, and subheadings explain information displayed in charts and graphs.
D
Headings display images, and subheadings provide additional information about what appears in the images.
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When analyzing the tone of a text, the reader should note

A
the attitudes.
B
the causes.
C
the resolutions.
D
the structures.
10

Read the sentence from the video transcript of Dr. X and the Quest for Food Safety.We have one of the safest food supplies in the world, but there’s always room for improvement.

A
There are a lot of ways bad bacteria can find their way into our food.
B
There’s a whole underworld of bacteria out there that we must monitor.
C
This little bacterium has all of the genetic information to make copies of itself.
D
Under the right conditions, a single bacterium will double with each division.
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Look at the diagram and read the excerpt from Chapter Four of Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.The Optical Telescope Element (OTE): This is the "eye” of JWST that gathers light. It includes 18 hexagonal mirrors made of beryllium, chosen because it is lightweight and stable in extreme cold. The mirrors are coated in a thin layer of gold, which enhances the telescope's ability to collect infrared light. Despite the large surface area of the mirrors, the amount of gold used is minimal—if compressed, it would be about the size of a baseball.Which conclusion can best be drawn about the JWST's primary mirror compared to Hubble's?

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A
JWST's mirror is smaller than Hubble's but more efficient due to its gold coating.
B
JWST's hexagonal mirrors were chosen primarily to make the telescope more visually appealing than Hubble's.
C
Hubble's mirror is better suited for infrared observations because it is a single, solid piece.
D
JWST's mirror was designed to collect more light than Hubble's, allowing it to see fainter and more distant objects.
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Read the excerpt from Chapter Two of Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.Scientific Revolution The Scientific Revolution was a period when many new ideas about science and how the world works were discovered. During this time, scientists like Galileo and Newton made important discoveries that changed how people understood things like the universe, gravity, and motion.How does describing the Scientific Revolution support the central idea of the text?

A
It emphasizes the role of collaboration among scientists during the Scientific Revolution.
B
It provides historical context for the technological advancements in telescopes discussed in the chapter.
C
It highlights how Galileo and Newton contributed to the understanding of astronomy through their scientific discoveries.
D
It establishes a foundation for the chapter's exploration of the relationship between scientific progress and societal change.
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Which sentence uses a prepositional phrase as an adverbial phrase?

A
The paintings of dragons were reproduced using new techniques.
B
The old, creepy house with the broken windows is haunted.
C
The questionnaire from the college took three days to complete.
D
The bumpy road jangled the carriage that we drove around the lake.
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Why are some words and phrases bolded in the Social Media Policy for Widget Corp document?

A
to explain what a section is mainly about
B
to highlight every detail of the document
C
to show the steps of a specific procedure
D
to organize key concepts in the document
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Read the sentence below.______ the man was only twenty-five years old, he looked twenty years older due to excessive sun exposure. Which transitional word would best complete the sentence?

A
Therefore
B
Although
C
However
D
Similarly

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