Question 1

Read the stage directions from line 3.

What is the best paraphrase of these stage directions?

Accepted Answer

After unrolling his poster board, Ben removes a marker from his backpack. Не starts writing quickly while speaking to himself.

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Ben unrolls the poster board and finds a marker. He begins to write carefully while thinking.

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Once he finds a marker in his backpack, Ben opens his poster board. He then starts to jot down notes about what he is saying out loud.

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Ben quickly opens the poster board and begins to write information. He then shares his ideas out loud.

Question 2

What does the reader learn about Ben from the stage directions in line 36?

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He is embarrassed about how he acted toward Shruti.

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He is being cautious to avoid more accidents with his assignment.

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He is worried about the mess from his spilled water bottle.

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He is being dishonest while he speaks to Shruti.

Question 3

Which sentence best describes the relationship between Ben and Shruti?

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Shruti wants to befriend Ben, but Ben is often too busy to notice.

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Shruti and Ben are close friends who work on the same team.

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Ben enjoys working alone, and so he tries to avoid Shruti.

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Shruti and Ben challenge each other to improve their grades at school.

Question 4

Based on the events that take place at the end of the story, what will Ben most likely do next?

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Ben will pay attention when Shruti shows him the multiplication trick.

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Ben will listen to Shruti talk about where she used to live.

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Ben will learn about how to make butter chicken.

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Ben will work on the history project during the bus ride home.

Question 5

Read line 1 from the play.

What is the most likely reason the playwright describes Ben as "out of breath" and "like he just rolled out of bed"?

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To show that Ben does things at the last possible moment

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To show that Ben is often tired in the morning

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To show that Ben relies on help from other people

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To show that Ben cares greatly about his school work

Question 6

Which line from the play shows that Ben wants to improve?

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BEN: I will! I promise! [Pauses.] Can you show me that trick for multiplying by nine? (line 42)

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BEN: [Shrugs.] I'm not very good at time management. (line 22)

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BEN: My solar system project! [He frowns.] Mr. Nodiff was not impressed. (line 30)

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BEN: No time. I've got to finish this before- (line 9)

Question 7

Which sentence best represents an important theme in the story "Tasha's Hat"?

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Being patient can have rewarding results.

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Spending time in a new place can lead to surprises.

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Learning about different styles can inspire original ideas.

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Sharing a hobby can bring people closer together.

Question 8

Why is the clothing store setting important to the plot of the story "Tasha's Hat"?

Select TWO correct answers.

Question 9

Read the following incomplete summary of the story "Tasha's Hat."

Which idea should be included to create a complete summary of the story?

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The hat is now cheaper because it is no longer winter, so Tasha decides to buy it.

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Sophie looks at a new green dress, but does not spend money on it.

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The hat has been moved to a bin against the wall, but Sophie is still able to find it again.

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Tasha already owns a lime green hat, so she decides not to buy the orange hat.

Question 10

How do the events in paragraph 13 of the story "Tasha's Hat" contribute to the plot?

Accepted Answer

There is a turning point when Sophie notices the hat Tasha wanted before.

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The setting is explained when Sophie talks to Tasha in the store.

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There is a new conflict when Sophie mentions that winter is over.

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A lesson is learned when Sophie interrupts herself while she is talking.

Question 11

What is most likely the author's purpose for including the details in paragraph 1 of the article "Crochet Away!"?

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To explain Jonah's connection to crocheting and what that hobby is

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To show where the business is located and why Jonah lives there

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To show how much Jonah likes crocheting and how he learned to do it

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To explain how online videos work and why they are important to Jonah's business

Question 12

In paragraph 2 of the article "Crochet Away!," the word intricate means -

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complicated

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acceptable

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repeating

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softened

Question 13

What is the central idea of the article "Crochet Away!"?

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Individual interests can be turned into a successful business.

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Newspapers share important information about businesses.

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Business proceeds can be donated to charities.

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Blankets designed with yarn can be made by anyone.

Question 14

What can the reader conclude about starting a business based on the article "Crochet Away!"?

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Businesses can be created from common activities.

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People need to start businesses to build skills.

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People should start businesses when they are young.

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Businesses need to use online videos to be successful.

Question 15

What is DIFFERENT about how Tasha first develops her style in the story "Tasha's Hat" and how Jonah first developed his crochet skills in the article "Crochet Away!"?

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Tasha develops her sense of style without meaning to, while Jonah did research to develop his crochet skills.

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Tasha develops her style naturally, while Jonah developed his crochet skills after being encouraged to by others.

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Tasha develops her sense of style from what she sees in stores, while Jona developed his crochet skills by observing family members.

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Tasha develops her style in order to achieve a bigger dream, while Jonah developed his crochet skills out of boredom.

Question 16

Which idea about young people is expressed in BOTH the story "Tasha's Hat" and the article "Crochet Away!"?

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Young people can identify steps that will lead to a desired outcome.

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Young people can help raise money for a meaningful cause.

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Young people often appreciate homemade crafts more than other items.

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Young people often use what they wear to show who they are.

Question 17

What is a DIFFERENCE between the author's message in the story "Tasha's Hat" and the article "Crochet Away!"?

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In the story "Tasha's Hat," the message is that sometimes people work in order to afford what they want, but in the article "Crochet Away!," the message is that work can sometimes be what someone enjoys doing.

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In the story "Tasha's Hat," the message is that planning takes time, but in the article "Crochet Away!," the message is that planning takes hard work.

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In the story "Tasha's Hat," the message is that people need the help of family, but in the article "Crochet Away!," the message is that people can reach their goals alone.

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In the story "Tasha's Hat," the message is that decisions while shopping in person can be made quickly, but in the article "Crochet Away!," the message is that shopping online can allow shoppers to be more thoughtful.

Question 18

Who is most likely the intended audience of the article?

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People who have an interest in animation

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People who want to learn how to use new animation technology

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People who study animation technology in different countries

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People who like to buy expensive animation art

Question 19

Which evidence from the article shows that a large amount of preparation is needed to make traditional animation?

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Two hundred fifty thousand of these drawings ended up in the final movie. More than a million were created overall.

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While these movies can be enjoyable, they do not represent everything that animation can be. (paragraph 1)

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A producer on the film noted that with computer animation, artists can become "very separated from the actual art." (paragraph 5)

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The Japanese anime style of film includes mostly hand-drawn figures. People all over the world appreciate this style. (paragraph 6)

Question 20

What is the most likely reason the author includes the photograph after paragraph 2?

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To show how artistic skill is needed for 2D animation

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To show how popular 2D animation has been throughout history

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To show why 2D animation was first used in films

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To show which films include 2D animation

Question 21

What is the main claim the author makes in the article?

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The process of 2D animation is still an important way of making movies.

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2D animation is more popular with audiences now than when it was first created.

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Movies that include 2D animation are more successful than movies acted out by people.

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Practicing 2D animation can lead to many new opportunities for artists.

Question 22

Read the dictionary entry.

Which definition best matches the meaning of the word composed in paragraph 1?

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Definition 2

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Definition 4

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Definition 1

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Definition 3

Question 23

What is most likely the author's purpose for presenting the information in paragraphs 2 and 3 using logical order?

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To explain the processes used in different types of animation

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To describe why the materials that animators use are expensive

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To highlight the steps people can follow to become animators

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To show how animators choose which style of animation to create

Question 24

What revision, if any, should be made in sentence 3?

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No change is needed.

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On Labor Day weekend, Grandma and Grandpa take all the older cousins camping and take them on a legendary camping trip.

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On Labor Day weekend, Grandma and Grandpa on a legendary camping trip take all the older cousins.

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On Labor Day weekend, Grandma and Grandpa and all the older cousins on a legendary camping trip are taken.

Question 25

Ezra has included a sentence that does not belong in the sixth paragraph (sentences 16-25). Which sentence should he remove?

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Sentence 18

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Sentence 17

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Sentence 20

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Sentence 19

Question 26

What revision, if any, should be made in sentence 28?

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I was determined to not doze off until I had seen a shooting star, but my eyes were growing weary.

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I was determined until I had seen a shooting star to not doze off, but my eyes were growing weary.

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I was determined to not doze off and determined to see a shooting star, but my eyes were growing weary.

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No change is needed.

Question 27

Which sentence should replace sentence 33 to give this paper a more effective closing?

Accepted Answer

With my goal accomplished, I closed my eyes and smiled from ear to ear.

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At sunrise, I would be the first one up to get up and get ready for our morning hike.

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When I drifted off to sleep in my sleeping bag, I dreamed about returning home Monday.

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While resting, I thought about my first shooting star that was full of color.

Question 28

What is the BEST transition to add to the beginning of sentence 8?

Accepted Answer

In fact

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In the beginning

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In the meantime

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In comparison

Question 29

What is the MOST effective way to combine sentences 14 and 15?

Accepted Answer

During a low tide, Xander and his dad went to the beach to search for shark teeth.

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Searching for shark teeth, it was a low tide when Xander and his dad went to the beach.

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While it was a low tide for Xander and his dad, they went to the beach to search for shark teeth.

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At a low tide to search for shark teeth, Xander and his dad went to the beach.

Question 30

Amos wants to add this sentence to the fifth paragraph (sentences 24-28).

Where is the BEST place to add this sentence?

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After sentence 27

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After sentence 28

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After sentence 24

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After sentence 26

Question 31

What change, if any, needs to be made in sentence 3?

Accepted Answer

Change for to in

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Change ways to way's

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No change is needed.

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Insert they after these

Question 32

What change needs to be made in sentence 4?

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Change helps to help

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Change often to oftener

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Insert a comma after prepare

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Change ahead to a head

Question 33

What is the correct way to write sentence 7?

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Still other people follow certain steps to get organized for school or work.

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Still other people follow certain steps they get organized for school or work.

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Still other people follow certain steps. To get organized for school or work.

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Still other people following certain steps. They get organized for school or work.

Question 34

Select the response that corrects the spelling error in sentence 10.

Experts say that bedtime routines can be just as _________ .

Accepted Answer

valuable

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valluable

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valueable

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valuble

Question 35

What change needs to be made in sentence 3?

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Insert a comma after Galveston

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Change Although to When

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Change hometown to Hometown

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Change adventure to advinture

Question 36

What change needs to be made in sentence 5?

Accepted Answer

Change crystal beach to Crystal Beach

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Insert a comma after days

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Change spent to spended

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Change at to to

Question 37

What change needs to be made in sentence 7?

Accepted Answer

Change innexpensive to inexpensive

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Change parents to Parents

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Insert a comma after free

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Change activities to activity's

Question 38

What is the correct way to write sentence 8?

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As a family, we like to play and watch outdoor sports, and we're also interested in Texas history.

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As a family, we like to play and watch outdoor sports. And are also interested in Texas history.

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As a family, we like to play, we watch outdoor sports and are also interested in Texas history.

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As a family. We like to play and watch outdoor sports, and we're also interested in Texas history.

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