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Read the passage from “Walter P. Reuther Stands Up.”During the later years of his life, he worked with several presidents of the United States including Harry Truman and Lyndon Johnson. Johnson met with Walter on a weekly basis to discuss issues facing American workers and several other important issues including the soldiers fighting in the Vietnam War. Wherever injustice and inequality for workers would spring up, he was there.

A
low taxes for companies
B
longer work days
C
fair pay for women
D
animal rights
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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. Which detail from the excerpt shows how the narrator feels?

A
peered inside
B
worked more slowly
C
flaps sprung open
D
furrowed my brow
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Read the sentence.During these seemingly endless winter days, as we’re bombarded with frigid winds, I ________ for the arrival of balmy spring days.

A
yearn
B
yearned
C
did yearn
D
will yearn
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The graphic organizer below was created by a student to brainstorm ideas for a personal narrative.

Question illustration
A
Held a fundraiser to get money for uniforms and equipment
B
Became more interested in track and pursued that instead
C
Decided to join a softball team created at a nearby school
D
Gave up when the team became too challenging to create
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receivingsentworriedaccepted

A
receiving
B
sent
C
worried
D
accepted
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Read the sentence.The pirate who sailed his ship in the Atlantic Ocean pilfering from British naval ships and irritating the British navy.

A
The sentence is incomplete because it lacks a complete subject.
B
The sentence is incomplete because it lacks a complete predicate.
C
The sentence is incomplete because it lacks a direct object.
D
The sentence is incomplete because it lacks a indirect object.
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Which excerpt from We Beat the Street supports the story’s central idea that opportunities should never be wasted?

A
"Hassan and Ahi are going to Howard University in D.C.," Rameck commented, "but their folks have a little cash." He fell silent.
B
"Then the three of you get out of here. Colleges come to this school every day, looking for good students, and you three jokers let it all pass you by."
C
George thought back to his many visits to the dentist and how fascinating the whole process had been for him.
D
The three of them were used to getting good grades with very little effort. Real studying and hard academic discipline were foreign to them.
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Read the direct quotation from Childhood Sports Injuries and Their Prevention and answer the question."More than 38 million children and adolescents participate in organized sports in the United States each year."Which describes how the direct quotation is improperly cited?

A
The sentence is not correctly punctuated.
B
It does not credit the source in the sentence.
C
The thought is incorrectly paraphrased.
D
It is a summary and does not need to be cited.
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Read this excerpt from News Articles about Bullying.One of those contacts came in the form of Dash Mihok, an actor who has had roles in major films, including "I Am Legend," and "The Thin Red Line." Mihok, 38, also has Tourette's syndrome. "I grew up with Tourette's in New York City public schools and I was just amazed at the bravery and the fortitude of this young man," Mihok said. "I sent him an email letting him know he had a friend in Los Angeles and his mother asked me to be his mentor. I happily accepted."Together, Jaylen and Mihok have been taking their knowledge into the Polk County school system, holding assemblies to educate students on bullying.

A
Tourette’s syndrome affects the brain and nervous system, causing people to have uncontrollable movements and speech.
B
Dash Mihok played a number of small roles before starring in movies, making him appreciate his success in films.
C
Polk County Schools represent a large district in Florida, making it necessary for them to engage in anti-bullying efforts.
D
Jaylen’s mother was very happy that Mihok had befriended her son, so she asked Mihok to become a mentor to Jaylen.
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Read the student thesis, then answer the question.There have been many studies about the effect too much television has on children and whether it is harmful or beneficial.The best way to improve this thesis is to

A
include the topic being discussed.
B
clearly take a side.
C
express a viewpoint.
D
cite the source of the study.
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direct objectindirect objectpredicatesubject

A
direct object
B
indirect object
C
predicate
D
subject
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Writers who want to establish a clear point of view in their personal narratives should

A
express their thoughts about the people and events in the story.
B
use dialogue to describe other people’s feelings and problems.
C
mimic the style and techniques of more well-known authors.
D
hide their true feelings behind dialogue and descriptive details.
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Read the sentence.Unfazed by the morning frenzy before school, dad gave us our lunches before we left.

A
The sentence is built around the simple subject “school” and simple predicate “left.” It also contains an indirect object “us,” but not a direct object.
B
The sentence is built around the simple subject “morning” and simple predicate “left.” It also contains a direct object “us,” but not an indirect object.
C
The sentence is built around the simple subject “frenzy” and simple predicate “gave us.” But, it does not contain either a direct or indirect object.
D
The sentence is built around the simple subject “dad” and simple predicate “gave.” It also contains both a direct object “lunches” and indirect object “us.”
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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
It was very similar to life in their home countries.
B
The US was full of new and different experiences.
C
They love to spend time shopping at the mall.
D
They enjoyed familiar foods from their home countries.
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Read the excerpt from "Lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."We have witnessed truckloads of grapes being dumped because no one would stop to buy them. As demand drops, so do prices and profits. The growers are under tremendous economic pressure.We are winning, but there is still much hard work ahead of us.The details in this passage best support the theme that

A
standing up for others takes courage and sacrifice.
B
people can make a positive change by working together.
C
sometimes people have to be unfair to achieve justice.
D
it is often difficult to take action against others.
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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
The author wants to explain why she kisses people as a greeting and why she might be late sometimes.
B
The author wants to educate the reader about Filipino and Egyptian cultural practices.
C
The author wants to show that commenting on personal appearance is not a social custom in the US
D
The author wants to show all the similarities and differences between the social customs that contribute to her identity.
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Read the passage from "Times Have Changed."When I was a boy, you didn’t have to worry.You could play and not hurry home when the street lights went out.

A
The city is safer than it used to be.
B
The city is less safe than it used to be.
C
The city is about as safe as it used to be.
D
The city will become safer with better street lights.
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Read the excerpt from We Beat the Street."Our nation’s health-care system is still a dual system, you know,” Dr. Blackman continued. "African-Americans, other minorities, and all those classified as poor in this country still receive less than adequate treatment in facilities that are far outstripped by hospitals and clinics in wealthier neighborhoods.”

A
They are shocked to hear about the varied quality of care.
B
They are inspired and determined to make a difference.
C
They are confused and eager to make sense of the situation.
D
They are skeptical and quick to question the speaker.
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Read this excerpt from We Beat the Street."You’re just plain lazy! You think this is hard? Wait until you’re pulling twenty-four-hour shifts as a resident in a hospital. Wait until you hold someone’s life in your hands and that person is depending on YOU to have the skill and knowledge to save his life.” She whipped back into her lecturing voice. "Strict personal discipline and adherence to rules are absolutely necessary for a doctor’s success!” She glared at him."I’m not lazy,” Rameck replied sullenly. "I’m just not used to all this discipline.”"Get used to it!” Carla snapped back at him. "You’re one of the brightest young men I’ve ever met! Discipline won’t kill you. Carelessness will.”

A
to reveal the cruelty of the instructors
B
to illustrate Carla’s high expectations
C
to show the accomplishments of the students
D
to suggest Rameck’s disrespect of authority
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Which statement best describes a cause-and-effect relationship in We Beat the Street?

A
The program demands hours of study, and students resent the challenges.
B
The young characters adapt to college life, and they change their style.
C
The program sets high expectations, and students’ habits improve.
D
The young characters make new friends, and they forget one another.

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