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Which sentence most needs to be revised because its description is too vague?

A
We hiked two miles uphill in the blooming forest today.
B
We sprinted back and forth in the stuffy high school gym.
C
We had to walk up several flights of stairs to get there.
D
We stretched and then slowly jogged once around the track.
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Read the paragraph from Viktoria’s narrative essay.As I read the rules, I became even more nervous. Fifty artists had been accepted to the competition. Each artist would have just three hours to create a painting. The topic of the painting would be revealed right before the artists would be allowed to start, so there was no chance I could brainstorm ideas ahead of time.

A
to introduce the main challenge she faces
B
to explain some of the obstacles she faces
C
to explain how she overcomes her obstacles
D
to discuss how the challenge changes her
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Read the sentence.I told them how surprised and excited I was to have my painting selected, especially since I’d felt so incompetent at the beginning and I knew the competition was so ruthless.

A
“It was such a big surprise.” I told them. “I’m excited that my painting was selected!” I had felt so incompetent at the beginning, feeling unqualified next to such ruthless competition.
B
I told them truthfully that I was surprised to be chosen. The competition was ruthless, so very fierce. I felt so incompetent at the beginning. It’s really exciting to have my painting selected.
C
“I’m in!” I exclaimed, voice cracking with emotion. “My painting was selected and I might faint!” I felt so incompetent at the beginning competing against such ruthless competition.
D
“Did you hear?” I asked them. “My painting was selected!” They cheered loudly, especially given that the competition was so ruthless. I had felt so incompetent at the beginning.
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Read the paraphrase of the story Henrique wrote.The soldiers walked through the rain as they approached the canyon. They’d been traveling for days to reach the dragon’s lair. Finally they arrived. Then the dragon approached, and it roared. Yet, the soldiers faced off with the dragon, despite the noise.

A
Henrique needs to change the sequence of events to be in a logical order.
B
Henrique needs to add some descriptive language to make the story come alive.
C
Henrique needs to add some dialogue to make the point of view consistent.
D
Henrique needs to change the point of view to make the sequence clearer.
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What should a writer plan to include in the end of a narrative essay? Select two answers.

A
a description of the setting
B
a reflection on what was learned
C
an identification of the major people involved
D
a description of the challenges and obstacles
E
a discussion about how the experience caused change
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[BLANK]

A
conflict
B
dialogue
C
point of view
D
sensory language
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Read the passage.Maya stared in dismay at the table strewn with textbooks and notes, and sighed. "Well, what’s the verdict? Do you know what you want to do?”"I think I know what I want, and I’m pretty sure I know what your preference is,” Rin said to Maya. She turned to look at me. "Bianca, what topic do you want to cover?”I looked over at Nina, who just shrugged. "At this point, our group just needs to pick something or we’re never going to finish the project on time,” I pleaded.

A
Maya
B
Rin
C
Bianca
D
Nina
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Read the sentence.I work at the community garden.

A
I like to work at the community garden because it has a multitude of things growing there.
B
Sometimes I work at the community garden since it is nearby and beneficial to everyone in the community.
C
There are plenty of vegetables, flowers, and plants at the community garden where I work.
D
The mixed aroma of spicy garlic and sweet roses tickles my nose when I work at the community garden.
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Read the sentence.Returning home from the trip, we peeled off our sodden coats, dropped all of our suitcases on the floor, and headed for the kitchen in the back.

A
Returning home from the trip
B
we peeled off our sodden coats
C
dropped all our suitcases on the floor
D
and headed for the kitchen in the back
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Read Fatima’s paragraph.Having moved up north just last year, I experienced my first snowstorm this past winter. At first, the snow twirled gently, lightly dusting the street, cars, and trees with snowy frosting. Then, the snow became a curtain, blinding my view so that I felt cocooned from the outside world. When the snow stopped, ice coated the trees and branches clacked like chattering teeth.

A
Having moved up north just last year, I experienced my first snowstorm this past winter.
B
At first, the snow twirled gently, lightly dusting the street, cars, and trees with snowy frosting.
C
Then, the snow became a curtain, blinding my view so that I felt cocooned from the outside world.
D
When the snow stopped, ice coated the trees and branches clacked like chattering teeth.

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