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Mario is writing an essay that examines how volcanoes develop. What organizational tool would work best for outlining his ideas?

A
a concept web
B
a Venn diagram
C
a process chart
D
a list of brainstorming ideas
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What is the main purpose of an informative essay?

A
to entertain the reader with amusing details
B
to tell a story for a general audience
C
to create a character who is vivid and interesting
D
to explain the relation of parts to a whole
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Read the paragraph.It takes a lot of hard work to become a doctor. Carlos began studying to become a doctor in college. He continued his studies in medical school. He liked playing the piano as a way to relax. Once he finished medical school, he still spent years as a resident, or a type of apprentice, at a hospital before he started his own practice.Which detail is not relevant in the paragraph?

A
Carlos began studying to become a doctor in college.
B
He liked playing the piano as a way to relax.
C
He continued his studies in medical school.
D
He still spent years as a resident.
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Read the sentence.When I go camping with my cousins, we always take supplies.What is the best revision?

A
When I go camping with my cousins, we take a tent, sleeping bags, food, and a cook stove.
B
When I go camping with my cousins, we always take the essentials for camping.
C
When I go camping with my cousins, we always take the things we’ll need.
D
When I go camping with my cousins, we never forget our supplies.
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Read the paragraph.As we have seen, Glenway Park will offer recreational opportunities, provide a place for wildlife, and add much-needed green space to our neighborhood. A vote for the park is a vote for the future of our community.Where does this paragraph belong in an essay?

A
thesis statement
B
supporting evidence
C
topic sentence
D
conclusion
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What is an example of appropriate language for an essay about global warming?

A
Global warming is beginning to change weather patterns throughout the world.
B
Please take a moment to read my essay about the dangers of global warming.
C
Global warming is a big issue that is really important to lots of people.
D
Sometimes I worry about global warming during hot summer days.
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When defining a topic for an informative essay, what is the first question to ask yourself?

A
How long should my essay be?
B
What do I want to write about?
C
Where does my essay take place?
D
When do I want to begin my essay?
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Read this sentence.Alexander the Great traveled long distances with his army.What would make the best revision of this detail?

A
Alexander the Great traveled many miles with his army.
B
Alexander the Great traveled far and wide with his entire army.
C
Alexander the Great traveled from Greece to India with his army.
D
Alexander the Great traveled an incredible distance with this army.
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Which detail from an essay about bird migration is the most vivid?

A
Some birds travel across the Pacific Ocean.
B
Some birds migrate very long distances.
C
Bartailed godwits fly nonstop from Alaska to New Zealand.
D
One bird travels farther than all the others.
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Read the paragraph.Many people are afraid of snakes. They think snakes are slimy and creepy. But snakes are an important part of the natural world.What reason best supports the author’s thesis?

A
Snakes eat millions of rodents that destroy crops.
B
Snakes can hunt both during the day and at night.
C
Snakes can make great pets and take little maintenance.
D
Snakes are amazingly adaptable and thrive throughout the world.

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