Question

In recent years, online learning has become a popular option for middle school students. With advances in technology, students are able to access high-quality educational content from the comfort of their own home. Online learning provides students with the flexibility to work at their own pace and gives them access to a wide range of courses and resources. The structure of online learning also allows students to take classes from anywhere in the world. Additionally, online classes are often more affordable than traditional learning.

Which of the following is a central idea of this paragraph?

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It can help students develop key skills.
It can help students develop key skills.

It offers a safe and secure learning environment.
It offers a safe and secure learning environment.

Online learning has become very popular.
Online learning has become very popular.

Online learning has a variety of benefits for students.
Online learning has a variety of benefits for students.

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Online learning has a variety of benefits for students.

Answer 2

Online learning provides a safe and secure learning environment. With online courses, students don’t have to worry about bullying or other distractions that can be common in a traditional classroom. Additionally, online classes are often more engaging than traditional classes, with interactive activities and multimedia.

Which detail BEST supports the idea that online learning provides a safe and secure learning environment?

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Students are often engaged in an online class.
Students are often engaged in an online class.

It allows students to customize their learning experience.
It allows students to customize their learning experience.

It allows flexibility for students who may need it.
It allows flexibility for students who may need it.

Students don’t have to worry about bullying or other distractions.

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Students don’t have to worry about bullying or other distractions.

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One of the most significant benefits of online learning for middle school students is that it allows them to take classes that they may not be able to access in their local area. Students can explore topics such as advanced mathematics, foreign languages, and computer programming that aren’t offered at their school. Online learning also allows students to customize their learning experience to focus on topics that interest them.

Which is the BEST summary of the information in the paragraph?

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Students can access foreign languages and computer programming.
Students can access foreign languages and computer programming.

Online learning is usually the best option for a lot of students.
Online learning is usually the best option for a lot of students.

Middle school students are able to access and explore a variety of interests.
Middle school students are able to access and explore a variety of interests.

Some students prefer online learning to traditional learning.
Some students prefer online learning to traditional learning.

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Middle school students are able to access and explore a variety of interests.

Answer 6

Which of the following is true about an objective summary?(1 point)

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It quotes the text word-for-word.
It quotes the text word-for-word.

It describes all details from the text.
It describes all details from the text.

It provides the central idea of the text.
It provides the central idea of the text.

It often includes the author’s opinion.

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It provides the central idea of the text.

Answer 8

Online learning can help middle school students develop important skills such as time management, self-discipline, and problem-solving skills. As a result, students are able to work independently and learn to manage their own time, take responsibility for their learning, and develop critical thinking skills.

What type of interaction does the underlined phrase show in the paragraph above?

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Problem and solution
Problem and solution

Compare and contrast
Compare and contrast

Chronological
Chronological

Cause and effect

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Cause and effect

Answer 10

What is one skill that middle school students can develop through online learning?(1 point)

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Time management
Time management

Bullying prevention
Bullying prevention

Foreign language proficiency
Foreign language proficiency

Social skills

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Time management

Answer 12

No matter what he tried, Ben could not get his Connexus planner to load to view his daily lessons. He had to figure out another way to get it resolved so that he could complete his assignments. He finally decided to call the Student Services number to have them help. After a short phone call, the issue was resolved, and Ben was back to work.

What is the primary text structure used in the above excerpt?

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Order of importance
Order of importance

Compare and contrast
Compare and contrast

Steps in a process
Steps in a process

Problem and solution

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Problem and solution

Answer 14

Online learning can be a great alternative for middle school students. With its flexibility, affordability, and access to a wide range of courses, online learning can be a great way for middle school students to explore new topics, develop important skills, and engage in their learning.

What does the word alternative mean in the above context?

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Demand
Demand

Decision
Decision

Option
Option

Chance

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Option

Answer 16

In order to help her students best learn, the language arts teacher spent some time searching through STAR Reading Test data to determine the information she needed to cover in her next live lesson.

Which word from the sentence above provides the best context clue to define the term data?

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Searching
Searching

Information
Information

Cover
Cover

Determine

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Information

Answer 18

Sloths are some of the most interesting animals in the world. They are slow-moving mammals that spend most of their time hanging upside down in the trees of Central and South American rainforests. They have a special kind of fur that camouflages them from their predators, and an extra-long curved claw that helps them to hang on tightly to branches. Sloths are mostly nocturnal, sleeping during the day and becoming active at night, when they forage for food. They are expert swimmers and climbers, and can move twice as fast in the water as they do on land. Sloths eat a variety of leaves, buds, and fruits, and occasionally small insects. They have an incredibly slow metabolism, and it can take up to a month for them to digest their food. Sloths are solitary creatures, but you can sometimes find them sleeping in groups or cuddling with one another. While they may seem like lazy animals, they are actually very important to the rainforest ecosystem, spreading seeds, providing homes for other creatures, and helping to keep the trees healthy. Sloths are an amazing species, and we can all be thankful that they are still around.

What is the central idea of the text?

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Sloths are important to the rainforest ecosystem.
Sloths are important to the rainforest ecosystem.

Sloths are slow-moving mammals.
Sloths are slow-moving mammals.

Sloths are expert swimmers and climbers.
Sloths are expert swimmers and climbers.

Sloths have a slow metabolism.
Sloths have a slow metabolism.
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Sloths are important to the rainforest ecosystem.

Answer 20

Sloths are some of the most interesting animals in the world. They are slow-moving mammals that spend most of their time hanging upside down in the trees of Central and South American rainforests. They have a special kind of fur that camouflages them from their predators, and an extra-long curved claw that helps them to hang on tightly to branches. Sloths are mostly nocturnal, sleeping during the day and becoming active at night, when they forage for food. They are expert swimmers and climbers, and can move twice as fast in the water as they do on land. Sloths eat a variety of leaves, buds, and fruits, and occasionally small insects. They have an incredibly slow metabolism, and it can take up to a month for them to digest their food. Sloths are solitary creatures, but you can sometimes find them sleeping in groups or cuddling with one another. While they may seem like lazy animals, they are actually very important to the rainforest ecosystem, spreading seeds, providing homes for other creatures, and helping to keep the trees healthy. Sloths are an amazing species, and we can all be thankful that they are still around.

What role do sloths play in the rainforest ecosystem?

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They spread diseases.
They spread diseases.

They destroy trees.
They destroy trees.

They eat other animals.
They eat other animals.

They provide homes for other creatures.
They provide homes for other creatures.
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They provide homes for other creatures.

Answer 22

Sloths are some of the most interesting animals in the world. They are slow-moving mammals that spend most of their time hanging upside down in the trees of Central and South American rainforests. They have a special kind of fur that camouflages them from their predators, and an extra-long curved claw that helps them to hang on tightly to branches. Sloths are mostly nocturnal, sleeping during the day and becoming active at night, when they forage for food. They are expert swimmers and climbers, and can move twice as fast in the water as they do on land. Sloths eat a variety of leaves, buds, and fruits, and occasionally small insects. They have an incredibly slow metabolism, and it can take up to a month for them to digest their food. Sloths are solitary creatures, but you can sometimes find them sleeping in groups or cuddling with one another. While they may seem like lazy animals, they are actually very important to the rainforest ecosystem, spreading seeds, providing homes for other creatures, and helping to keep the trees healthy. Sloths are an amazing species, and we can all be thankful that they are still around.

What is the purpose of the last sentence in the text? (“Sloths are an amazing species, and we can all be thankful that they are still around.”)

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Responses

To provide additional information about sloths
To provide additional information about sloths

To summarize the main ideas of the text
To summarize the main ideas of the text

To ask a question
To ask a question

To introduce a new topic
To introduce a new topic
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To summarize the main ideas of the text