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cats and dogs
Which of the following is the
point of this passage?
Cats make better pet than dogs
cats and dogs
Which of the following
statements represent the
author's opinion?
Fish are better pet choice than dogs
cats and dogs
which of the following is the
mode of the passage?
persuasive
cats and dogs
which of the following best
describe the author's purpose
in the first sentence? ( or two
sentences of the passage)
to focus the reader on cats and dogs
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cats and dogs
which of the following
sentences from the passage
suggests the author might not
be delivering reliable
information?
I am pretty sure the only time they will lick
anything is to clean it
cats and dogs
which of the following
statements could be added to
the passage to support the
author's argument?
a cat will sleep all day so it can hunt for you at
night
Bark in the Park
According to the flyer, which
of the following will take
place at the grand reopening
event at the dog park?
Pet adoption from the humane society
Bark in the Park
A visitor is asked to leave the
dog park, according to the
passage, which of the
following situation might be
the cause of this request?
The visitor threw a ball for his dog to fetch within
the fenced area
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Bark in the Park
The local human society plans
to distribute brochures at
"Bark in the Park" that will help
convinced visitors to adopt a
dog. Which of the following
modes of writing should the
human society use in the
brochure?
Persuasive
Henry VIII
Which of the following words
most closely matches the
meaning of the word
"infamous" as used in the
passage
notorious
Henry VIII
which of the following is the
purpose of the passage?
to inform
Henry VIII
In which of the following
sources is this passage most
likely to appear?
encyclopedia
Layered Juice Drink Recipe
How many layers of liquid will
the finished drink have?
3 layers
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Layered Juice Drink Recipe
To create a layered effect, at
which of the following times
should ice be added to this
drink recipe?
after the orange juice
Layered Juice Drink Recipe
Which of the following is a
transitional word in the
recipe?
Then
Frida Kahlo
Which of the following
describes the author's tone
about frida kahlo?
a.) Nostalgic
b.) Formal*
c.) Reflective
d.) Tragic
Formal
Frida Kahlo
Which of the following lists
the correct sequence of
events in artist Frida Kahlo's
life?
Frida contracted polio, was in a traffic accident,
became active in the Communist Party
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Frida Kahlo
In which of the following
sources would a reader most
likely find the passage?
a.) A museum exhibit of artists
who had socialist political
viewpoints.
b.) A newspaper article about
the death of Kahlo
c.) A book about Mexican
Surrealist art
d.) An encyclopedia article
about Kahlo*
An encyclopedia article about Kahlo
Frida Kahlo
A student wants to learn more
about Frida Kahlo's political
activities. To which of the
following articles
The complete works of Frida Kahlo
Which of the following would
be considered a primary
source about Frida?
A letter written by Frida Kahlo to Diego Rivera
Brother Diego
Which of the following items
does Diego rule out as being
impervious weakness?
radio waves
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Brother Diego
Which of the following
emotions can the reader infer
Diego is feeling at the end of
the excerpt?
Fear
Brother Diego
Which of the following would
be an appropriate title for the
passage?
A hero's fall
Brother Diego
Which of the following
statements reflects Diego's
opinion?
impervious can't get sick
Brother Diego
Which of the following
statements best supports
Diego's opinion that his
brother was defeated by a
supervillain?
Impervious had survived everything else
Brother Diego
Which of the following years
is most likely the setting of the
story?
2013
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Harry Houdini
Which of the following words
from the passage indicate a
sequence
after
Harry Houdini
which of the following words
is a synonym for "defrauding"
as used in the passage?
Deceiving
Harry Houdini
which statement explains why
Houdini did not have to pay
out $10,000 wager?
He saw through the mediums sleight of hand tricks
Mustache:
Which of the following
statements can be inferred
from the final paragraph of
the passage?
Different mustaches can evoke different
interpretations
Mustache:
Which of the following
information does the author
use in the passage to support
the claim that the mustache
has influenced other
creations?
The invention of the mustache cup
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Mustache:
Which of the following
primary sources would
someone consult to learn
more about mustache styles
that were popular during the
1920's?
a magazine article about the world Mustache
Mustache:
Which of the following
statements can be inferred
from the phrase, "However, it
is in the last several centuries
that mustaches have
undergone a more creative
transformation"?
Mustaches are easier to style in modern times
than in ancient times.
Mustache:Which of the
following statements
describes the topic of the
passage?
Mustaches are a constant through different time
periods
Mustache
Which of the following would
be an appropriate title for this
passage?
The History of Mustaches
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Mary Shelly published her
novel (Frankenstein)
whish of the following is the
author's purpose for writing
this passage?
to identify frankenstein as gothic horror
Mary Shelly -Frankeistein
Which of the following
modern-day news headlines
best coincides with the theme
of morals?
Radioactive alligator threaten Florida golf course
Mary Shelly -Frankenstein
Which of the following
information from the passage
best supports the author's
argument that Frankenstein is
not a work of science fiction?
The technology behind the monster's creation is
not explained
"Bark in the park" Gran
reopening Event
According to the flyer, which
of the following would take
place at the grand re opening
event at the dog park?
Pet adoptions from the humane society
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"Bark in the park" Gran
reopening Event
A visitor is asked to leave the
Dog park. According to the
passage, which of the
following situations might be
the cause of this request?
The visitor threw a ball for his dog to fetch within
the fenced area
"Bark in the park" Gran
reopening Event
The local human society plans
to distribute brochures at
"Bark in the park convince
visitors to adopt a dog. Which
of the following modes of
writing should the humane
society use in the brochures?
Persuasive
Abraham Lincoln
Which of the following does
Abraham Lincoln Include in
his response to Grace Bedell
And addition viewpoint to consider regarding
whiskers
Abraham Lincoln
Which of the following
statements best explains
Abraham Lincoln opinion
about whiskers?
he is hesitant to grow it because he has never had
them before
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Abraham Lincoln
Which of the following
questions was most likely
included in Grace bedell
original letter to Abraham
Lincoln?
Do you have any daughter?
Time Management:
Which of the following
proposed titles titles vest
summarizes the topic of the
passage?
Implementing Skills for effective scheduling
Time management:
According to the passage,
which of the following is the
most important aspect of how
the two skills it discusses are
implemented?
Consistency
Time management:
Which of the following
individuals exemplifies a
recommendation made by the
passage?
A student who makes a list of the days
assignments
Time Management:
Which of the following words
best defines the topic of this
passage?
efficiency
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Time management:
The passage is an example of
which of the following types
of writing
persuasive
Time management:
Which of the following
sentences restates the main
claim of the passage?
Organization and time management work
together to improve scheduling
How to safely take counter
cough and cold medicine
Which of the following
instance should the consumer
consult with a health care
provider?
Combining cough and cold medicines with
prescription medications
How to safely take counter
cough and cold medicine
Which of the importance of
the following signal in the set
of directions?
The use of boldface type
Help wanted an administrative
specialist
which of the following is a
minimum requirement to
apply for the position of
administrative specialist?
Having associate degree
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Help wanted administrative
specialist
When are the references
required
During the second interview
The Kepler spacecraft
Which of the following best
describes the main ideas of
the second paragraph?
From what scientists have learned so far, Kepler
186f is a planet most similar to earth
The Kepler spacecraft
Which of the following is
evidence for the theory that-
186f may be able to support
life?
Kepler -186's size and distance
from its star is comparable to
earth
Kepler -186's size and distance from its star is
comparable to earth
The Kepler spacecraft
Which word below best
describes the author's point
of view in the passage
Informative
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Central Park
Which of the following
sentences contains the
author's opinion?
Olmstead and Vaux's work of art welcomes about
40million visitors each year.
Central Park
Meaning of "Rustic"
Natural
Central Park
Main purpose
To inform
Central Park
logical conclusion
Central Park appears to both New York City
residents and tourists
Central Park
Which of the following factors
caused NY state to purchase
the land that is now called
Central Park?
New York citizen had been campaigning for years
for a public park in Manhattan.
Central Park
Main Idea
Famous park, like Central Park in NYC, take a great
amount of work and planning in order to grow
from swamplands to landmarks.
Central Park
The author's opinion !
The state government recognized the need for
peaceful space in chaotic city.
Central Park
summaries the key points
the beginning stages of the creation of central
park occured in 1850
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Memorandum (winter will be
soon here...)
Which of the following can be
inferred based on the memo?
Employees who need a laptop to work from home
during winter weather will be provided one.
Memorandum:(winter will be
soon here...)
Which of the following
sequences reflect the correct
sequence found in the
memo?
This winter will be extraordinarily severe.
Employees who need equipment to work from
home may request it. Employees will be notified
by email if the building closes
Editorial (Fremont has
struggled over recent years...)
Which of the following is a
likely suggestion the city
manager's office will receive
from the public?
Fremont should increase available parking spaces
downtown.
Editorial (Fremont has
struggled over recent years...)
Which of the following is the
purpose of the editorial about
downtown? Fremont
To engage residents in the discussion about
increasing business revenue.
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Did you know that just 10% of
the population is left-
handed?...
Which of the following
statements restates the main
idea of the passage?
Identical twins are more likely to have the same
dominant hands.
Did you know that just 10% of
the population is left-
handed?...
Which of the following details
from the passage supports
the main idea?
A growing number of experts believe handedness
is random.
PANGOLIN —
A concise summary of the
passage?
Tha pangolin will soon become extinct because it
is the most trafficked mammal on the planet.
PANGOLIN — Best supports
the main idea.
The pangolin is hunted due to its unique
appearance.
HERBS — The theme of the
passage
Herbal medicines can be found in most places on
the world.
HERBS — Strengthen the
argument
Humans have used herbal medicines for centuries.
SOCIAL MEDIA — Purpose of
confirmation bias in second
paragraph.
Misinformation
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SOCIAL MEDIA — What kind
of evidences is the author
using to?
Anecdotal evidence
The high volume of traffic —
meaning of volume
The size or scale of something
ABC CAREGIVER — A piece
of info provided in the
classified ad?
The day per week a caregiver is needed.
Vidya mailed a letter — what
happened before
Left his work
LEFT HANDNESS — Main idea
of the passage
Right - or - left handled doesn't really effect the
outcomes of people's lives.
LEFT HANDNESS — Support
the main idea
A growing number of experts believe handness is
random.
LEFT HANDNESS — restate
the main idea
most scientist believe that handedness is genetic
A runner is keeping track of
her daily running activities.
Base on the graph below, ow
which day did she run the
fastest?
Day 9
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JOB INTERVIEWS — Draw
conclusion
Being on time for a job interview and dressing
appropriately is important to securing a job.
JOB INTERVIEW — the writer's
purpose for writing the
passage
To analyze
JOB INTERVIEW -
which of the job interview can
compensate for a appropriate
business attire?
of all the candidates ,only one was appropriate
for the job
UFO
what kind of passage is this
Narriative
UFO
Logical conclusion based on
the first two paragraphs of the
passage?
Aliens appeared in New Mexico last December
and abducted an older man
UFO
logical conclusion based on
the last three paragraphs of
the passage
A fighter pilot shot down a UFO that is now being
kept in a hanger at a local army base. The army is
trying to cover up the story
UFO
Which of the following is an
opinion?
he seemed to be describing a midair battle,
indicating that he had fired a middle at an enemy
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UFO
three eyewitness are cited in
the article: Pam Marked an,
Mr. Mendez's neighbor, and
the reporter sent out to the
military base. which of the
following statements best
describe these eyewitness
accounts?
all three are primarily sources
UFO
Main Idea
Conspiracy and cover-up
UFO
Which of following is the best
summary of the passage?
In December, a woman sighted a UFO. Later that
same night, an elderly man reported missing. A
UFO watcher Today saw a damage UFO in an
army base hanger, but the army refused to
comment
Which of the following
resources would help a
reader gather information
economic?
News article and textbooks
Which of the following
features of an alamanc would
be most useful to a person
trying to decide whether to
throw a fourth of july party
over summer?
predict the weather using the alamanc or sunrise
times
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Which of the following is the
best source to consult for
information about the famous
Jazz Saxophonist Charlie
"Yard bird" parker's childhood
in Kansas City in the 1940s?
the ''Arts'' section of 1940 issue Kansas City
newspaper
Based on the advertisement
above, which of the following
attorneys provides the
nesccessary experience to
pursue her claim and would
ensure the employee the
lowest overall cost.
Smith & Jones
PWSAFMIX SFFMOC
A person facing south takes a
quarter turn to the left. She
then walks 10 paces straight
ahead and stops. She rotates
180 degrees and walks
another 10 paces straight
ahead .
After following these
directions this person is ???
In the same place as where
she started and is facing
WEST !!!
In the same place as where she started and is
facing WEST !!!
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Which of the following can be
used to find journal articles
ima given topic ?
A periodical table
Everyone had to drive slowly
because of the high volume
of traffic . What is the correct
meaning for the word "
volume " as used in the
sentence ?
The size or scale of something
Lead in drinking water will
harm humans. What would be
the evidence to support this
claim ?
People began to experience joint pain
Take 1 tablet every 4 to 6
hours, not more then 3 tablets
in 12 hours . Take tablet with 8
ounces of water. Which of the
following dosing schedules
should a person follow ?
6am , 11am, 3pm, 7pm
6am , 11am, 3pm, 7pm
He answered the attorney
questions swiftly with grace
and panache . To determine
the the denotative meaning of
" panache " a student should
use which of the following
reference
Merriam - Webster's collegiate dictionary
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Preheat the oven to 350* F.
Spray the cookie sheet with
nonstick spray. Roll the
previously refrigerated cookie
dough into 1-inch ball.
Arrange on the coooie sheet
2 inches apart. When the oven
is hot bake for 12 to 15min or
until golden brown . Transfer
to a cooling rack for 5min
before eating . Which of the
following steps should the
baker take immediately
before rolling the cookie
dough into balls. ?
Spray the cookie sheet with nonstick
For 2 servings: 1/3 cup milk, 3
tbs, plus 1 Tbs butter, 1/3lbs
FETTUCCINE, 1/4 cup Alfredo
mix. Optional: substitute milk
or chicken broth for half the
butter. Cook pasta according
to directions. Meanwhile, melt
butter in a sauce pain and
add milk. Add Alfredo mix.
Whisk briskly until combined.
Drain pasta and add to sauce
. Which of the following is
CORRECT according to
directions
One - third of a pound of pasta is required
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Greek Theater
According to the Greek
theater passage in which of
the following parts of the
classic dramatic structure
does the pro-against the
antagonist in a comedy ?
Falling action
Which of the following
proposed titles best
summarizes the main idea of
the passage ?
the element of classic dramatic narrative
Which of the following
statements from the Greek
theater passage is an opinion
?
Modern drama tends to be less rigid and is more
expressive than classic drama
Which of the following best
describes the authors
purpose ?
To inform readers about the
components of classic
dramatic structure
To inform readers about the components of
classic dramatic structure
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Based on the information in
the Greek theater passage
which of the following
sentence would most likely
appear in action part of the
Goldilocks story ?
When Goldilocks saw the 3 bears, she jumped out
of the window and ran away
establish a running plan
Which week shows the
greatest increase in distance
over the previous week ?
Week 3 and week 7
establish a running plan
Which of the following is the
purpose of the italicized in
the magazine clipping
Indicate heading
establish a running plan
Which of the following
statement about the article
and graph is correct?
Both article and graph provides about statistics
about developing a running plan
Game equipment
Which of the following is
correct according to the
board game rules?
the maximum number of players is 5
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Game equipment
Which of the following is the
purpose of using all capital
letters in the rules
To indicate text from the game board
Press Area:
Which of the following can be
inferred from this
employment advertisement
S+F media is looking for a knowledgeable ,
creative applicant
Press Area:
Which of the following
candidates would most likely
to qualify for the positions at
S+F media ?
An applicant who has a bachelors degree in web
design and 3 year experience
process of partially cooking
the surface of a meat to help
remove excessive fat
brown the meat