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Read the opening lines of a poem. A message darts across the screen As I read it, I grin Which lines best conclude the idea of the poem in a logical order?

A
Because the words do not make sense But I read it again
B
Because kind words bring happiness And I can’t hold it in
C
And I can’t hold it in Because kind words bring happiness
D
But I read it again Because the words do not make sense
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Read the incomplete quatrain. No one knows the dreams within my mind They vanish with the early light of dawn And leave no trace for meddlers to find Which line completes the quatrain’s “abab” rhyme scheme?

A
My stealthy brain is like a burial tomb
B
My stealthy brain is known to none but me
C
My mind’s a buried treasure on the beach
D
My mind’s a window with the curtains drawn
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Which sentence(s) express viewpoints about nature? Choose two correct answers.

A
Coral reefs are Earth’s beautiful secret.
B
The ocean’s strength is inspirational.
C
September is hurricane season.
D
Deciduous trees lose their leaves.
E
Birds’ nests are built from various materials.
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Read the incomplete quatrain. The snowy hill calls to the sleeping child Come play! It’s time to run, and jump, and slide! My slope is steep, and every ride is wild! Which line completes the quatrain’s “abab” rhyme scheme?

A
Awake, sweet child! It’s time to come outside!
B
Awake, sweet child! Embrace the winter thrills!
C
Wake up! It’s time to come enjoy the snow!
D
Wake up! I long for kids to come and play!
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Read the incomplete poem. Dive deep to see the life below Fish amaze with their colors bright Plants bloom big like a firework show Which line best completes the idea of the poem?

A
The sea’s dangers fill my sight.
B
On the beach, I’ll fly a kite.
C
The ocean’s beauty is pure delight.
D
It’s fun to watch the sky at night.
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Read the incomplete quatrain. The train recedes; a lonely whistle blows I raise my hand to wave one last good-bye My tears begin to fall as distance grows Which line completes the quatrain’s “abab” rhyme scheme?

A
And I am left alone without my dreams
B
And in its wake my heart begins to ache
C
And both the train and I emit a sigh
D
And I am left to ponder thoughts of us

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