A student is providing evidence to support the following central idea:
Roller coasters are designed by engineers who harness the power of physics to deliver an exhilarating experience for theme park enthusiasts.
Which statement provides the best evidence to support this central idea?
(1 point)
Responses
Potential energy turns to kinetic energy as gravity pulls the roller coaster along the track.
Potential energy turns to kinetic energy as gravity pulls the roller coaster along the track.
The first roller coaster was created in 1884 for a park in Coney Island, New York.
The first roller coaster was created in 1884 for a park in Coney Island, New York.
The fastest roller coaster in the world travels close to 150 miles per hour.
The fastest roller coaster in the world travels close to 150 miles per hour.
Fast-moving roller coasters are located in many countries all over the world.
Potential energy turns to kinetic energy as gravity pulls the roller coaster along the track.
Which sentence might be found in a summary of a magazine article about learning to play a new instrument?(1 point)
Responses
Practicing every day is important when first learning to play an instrument.
Practicing every day is important when first learning to play an instrument.
I think it would be boring to have to practice an instrument every day.
I think it would be boring to have to practice an instrument every day.
This article is very similar to other articles in the magazine.
This article is very similar to other articles in the magazine.
I think it would be fun to learn how to play the flute.
I think it would be fun to learn how to play the flute.
Practicing every day is important when first learning to play an instrument.
Use the sentences to answer the question.
Because it was raining, we chose not to take the tour of the National Mall. We went to the Capitol Building instead.
Which type of interaction is described in this sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
sequential
sequential
chronological order
chronological order
cause and effect
cause and effect
cause and effect
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Josie was pleased with the number of people who showed up for the bake sale on Saturday. Despite the large turnout, though, a substantial number of treats were left over. Josie decided to donate the cookies and cakes to the community center, and she let each volunteer take home a pie.
What does the term substantial mean in this context?
(1 point)
Responses
a great number
a great number
more than enough
more than enough
a surprising number
a surprising number
not enough
a great number
Use the sentences to answer the question.
The dearth of women in our government is clear; women make up half of the total population but only a quarter of Congress.
Based on the context clues in the sentence, what is the most likely meaning of dearth?
(1 point)
Responses
a number that is very small
a number that is very small
a lack of something
a lack of something
a group of people
a group of people
a type of government
a lack of something
Use this paragraph to answer the question.
Editing skills are as important as writing skills. Knowing how to proofread and edit your work will improve your grades. It is important to take a break from your work and then approach it with a new perspective. The best time to edit your work is with fresh eyes. After writing and reviewing a paper, it is easy to fall into the habit of skimming rather than reading line by line. This can cloud your vision when looking for errors. To avoid this, begin the editing process at the end of the paper and work backward. Mindful editing will reduce grammar and punctuation errors as well as improve the flow of the content. A good paper is an error-free paper that effectively communicates your ideas.
Why are editing skills important?
(1 point)
Responses
Good editing can reduce errors and improve communication.
Good editing can reduce errors and improve communication.
Some editing will provide a new perspective.
Some editing will provide a new perspective.
Great editing will teach you to proofread.
Great editing will teach you to proofread.
Error-free writing is high-quality writing.