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    Which of the following best describes an opinion?

    • A person who can prove something.
    • Making a good choice.
    • A person's thoughts or feelings about something.
    • Something that can be proven.
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  • 2. 

    Which of the following best describes a fact?

    • The feelings of the main character.

    • Something that can be proven.

    • Something that can't be proven.

    • How much the main character likes something.

    Correct Answer
    A. Something that can be proven.
    Explanation
    A fact is a statement or information that can be verified or proven to be true. It is based on evidence, data, or objective observations. In contrast, opinions or feelings are subjective and cannot be proven. Therefore, the best description of a fact is "something that can be proven."

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  • 3. 

    From the title, decide if the book would be fiction or non fiction. My Teacher Is a Martian!

    • Fiction

    • Non Fiction

    Correct Answer
    A. Fiction
    Explanation
    The title "My Teacher Is a Martian!" suggests that the book would be a work of fiction. The idea of a teacher being a Martian is not based in reality and is likely to be a fantastical or imaginative concept. Therefore, it can be concluded that the correct answer is fiction.

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  • 4. 

    Read the following passage and decided on POINT OF VIEW.As I walked up the hill, I realized that the atmosphere was just too quiet. There was no sound from the cardinal who was nearly always singing from the top of the maple tree. I thought I saw a shadow move high up on the slope, but when I looked again it was gone. Still, I shuddered as I felt a silent threat pass over me like a cloud over the sun.

    • First Person

    • Second Person

    • Third Person Limited

    • Third Person Omniscient

    Correct Answer
    A. First Person
    Explanation
    The passage is written from the perspective of someone who is walking up a hill and observing their surroundings. The use of pronouns such as "I" and "me" indicates that the narrator is telling the story from their own point of view. They describe their thoughts, observations, and feelings, which suggests that they are directly experiencing the events of the passage. Therefore, the correct answer is First Person.

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  • 5. 

    The story of Evangeline is one of deep love and sorrow. Evangeline lived with her dad in Nova Scotia, which is located in Canada. It was said that when war came these peaceful people were thrown on to ships and taken from their homes. Many families were broken up as well as many true loves. Evangeline's true love was placed on a ship that took him to the Carolinas, and Evangeline's ship took her to New Orleans. She and her love spent many years searching for one another. Evangeline worked as a nurse, and he was a soldier. When he was shot in battle, he was in the hospital where she worked as a nurse. They finally met each other again, but it was not a happy ending. He died in her arms in the hospital. Because Evangeline was a nurse

    • She couldn't go home.

    • She was there when her love was brought to the hospital.

    • She made a good helper.

    • She wanted to be a doctor.

    Correct Answer
    A. She was there when her love was brought to the hospital.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "She was there when her love was brought to the hospital." This is because the passage states that Evangeline worked as a nurse and her love was a soldier who was shot in battle and brought to the hospital where she worked. Therefore, she was present at the hospital when her love was brought in.

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  • 6. 

    From the title, decide if the book would be fiction or non fiction. Famous Women Inverntors

    • Fiction

    • Non Fiction

    Correct Answer
    A. Non Fiction
    Explanation
    The book "Famous Women Inventors" would most likely be classified as non-fiction because it is about real women who have made significant contributions in the field of invention. Fiction books are typically based on imaginary events and characters, while non-fiction books provide factual information about real people and events. Therefore, "Famous Women Inventors" would fall under the category of non-fiction as it explores the achievements and stories of real women inventors.

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  • 7. 

    The story of Evangeline is one of deep love and sorrow. Evangeline lived with her dad in Nova Scotia, which is located in Canada. It was said that when war came these peaceful people were thrown on to ships and taken from their homes. Many families were broken up as well as many true loves. Evangeline's true love was placed on a ship that took him to the Carolinas, and Evangeline's ship took her to New Orleans. She and her love spent many years searching for one another. Evangeline worked as a nurse, and he was a soldier. When he was shot in battle, he was in the hospital where she worked as a nurse. They finally met each other again, but it was not a happy ending. He died in her arms in the hospital. Because people were thrown onto ships,

    • Evangeline was reunited with her lost love.

    • Everybody was able to go to New Orleans.

    • Families were separated.

    • Evangeline lost contact with her parents.

    Correct Answer
    A. Families were separated.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Families were separated." This is evident from the statement in the passage that when war came, these peaceful people were thrown onto ships and taken from their homes. It is mentioned that many families were broken up as a result of this, indicating that families were separated.

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  • 8. 

    Read the following paragraph to answer question. Andrew's mother and father unloaded the van after the family returned from the soccer tournament. Andrew was exhausted from playing in all eight games over the weekend. Andrew wasn't helping, because he ran inside the house to call his grandparents to tell them about the games. He had won a trophy for being the most valuable player, and his team had won all of their games. He scored at least two goals in each of the games. He was extremely excited.Which of these sentences is an opinion stated in the paragraph?

    • Andrew was exhausted, but excited about the tournament.

    • Andrew's parents unloaded the van after the tournament.

    • Andrew called his grandparents to tell them about the tournament.

    • Andrew's team won the tournament.

    Correct Answer
    A. Andrew was exhausted, but excited about the tournament.
    Explanation
    The sentence "Andrew was exhausted, but excited about the tournament" is an opinion stated in the paragraph because it expresses a personal feeling or viewpoint about Andrew's emotions after the tournament.

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  • 9. 

    From the title, decide if the book would be  fiction or nonfiction.Fish in Rivers and Streams

    • Fiction

    • Non - Fiction

    Correct Answer
    A. Non - Fiction
    Explanation
    The book "Fish in Rivers and Streams" is most likely non-fiction because it seems to be a factual title that suggests it will provide information about fish and their habitats in rivers and streams. Fiction books usually have more imaginative or made-up titles, while non-fiction books tend to have more straightforward and descriptive titles. Therefore, based on the title alone, it can be inferred that "Fish in Rivers and Streams" is a non-fiction book.

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  • 10. 

    Paris, who was prince of Troy, received a wish from a goddess. His wish was to wed the most beautiful woman in the world. The only problem was that Helen who was the most beautiful woman was already married to King Menelaus. When Paris stole Helen, he started a war that lasted ten years. It was called the Trojan War. The two sides fought and fought until the Greeks, King Menelaus' group created a giant horse and wheeled it into the walls of Troy as a peace offering. Later that night the trap door opened in the horse's belly. The Greeks poured out and killed the people of Troy while they slept. Helen was freed, and the spell that had been cast on her died. She went home to King Menelaus.Paris had to use trickery or magic to have Helen because

    • She lived out of town.

    • Paris was already married.

    • Helen was married.

    • Helen despised Paris.

    Correct Answer
    A. Helen was married.
    Explanation
    Paris had to use trickery or magic to have Helen because Helen was already married to King Menelaus.

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  • 11. 

    Read the following question and decide which reference source(s) would be the BEST source(s) to give you the answer. What part of speech is voyage?

    • Atlas

    • Dictionary

    • Encyclopedia

    • Index

    Correct Answer
    A. Dictionary
    Explanation
    The best source to determine the part of speech of a word is a dictionary. A dictionary provides definitions and categorizes words based on their grammatical functions, including their part of speech. Therefore, consulting a dictionary would be the most appropriate reference source to find the answer to the question.

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  • 12. 

    Read the following paragraph to answer question. Steve, Raphael, Karen, and I all went to the movies last Friday night. Steve had picked the movie, because it was his birthday. He really likes comedies, so we chose one that starred his favorite comedian. We made it just in time, because the movie was starting in fifteen minutes. We got really great seats. They were in the middle of the theater, fourteen rows from the front. Steve and Karen laughed through the entire movie. They just loved it! Raphael and I didn't think it was funny at all. The only thing Raphael and I thought was funny was when Steve laughed so hard that he spilled his popcorn all over Karen.Which of the following is NOT a fact stated in the paragraph?

    • Steve spilled his popcorn on Karen.

    • Steve, Raphael, Karen and I went to the movies last Friday night.

    • We has seats in the front row of the theater.

    • It was Steve's birthday, so he chose the movie.

    Correct Answer
    A. We has seats in the front row of the theater.
    Explanation
    The paragraph states that "We got really great seats. They were in the middle of the theater, fourteen rows from the front." This indicates that the seats were not in the front row of the theater, making the statement "We had seats in the front row of the theater" incorrect.

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  • 13. 

    Read the following selections, and answer the cause/effect question."I don't want a babysitter. I am eleven years old. My babysitter is only three years older than I am," she loudly yelled to her Mom. Now, she really wished she had somebody with her as she heard the clicking, scratching noises outside of the living room window. "This is silly. It's probably the storm," the girl said. She regretted watching the horror show she had been tuned into for the last half hour. As she searched for the remote to turn off the vampire movie, the front door blew open with a thunderous noise. Carla whirled around to see a dark image.What made Carla turn around?

    • The dark image that appeared at the door.

    • The front door blew open.

    • Carla's babysitter appeared at the door.

    • Carla couldn't find the remote control.

    Correct Answer
    A. The front door blew open.
    Explanation
    Carla turned around because the front door blew open with a thunderous noise.

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  • 14. 

    Read the following paragraph to answer question. Steve, Raphael, Karen, and I all went to the movies last Friday night. Steve had picked the movie, because it was his birthday. He really likes comedies, so we chose one that starred his favorite comedian. We made it just in time, because the movie was starting in fifteen minutes. We got really great seats. They were in the middle of the theater, fourteen rows from the front. Steve and Karen laughed through the entire movie. They just loved it! Raphael and I didn't think it was funny at all. The only thing Raphael and I thought was funny was when Steve laughed so hard that he spilled his popcorn all over Karen. Which of the following is an opinion stated in the paragraph?

    • Steve's favorite comedian was in the movie.

    • Steve spilled his popcorn on Karen.

    • It was Steve's birthday, so he chose the movie.

    • Steve and Karen loved the movie.

    Correct Answer
    A. Steve and Karen loved the movie.
    Explanation
    The paragraph states that Steve and Karen loved the movie. This is an opinion because it is a subjective statement about their feelings towards the movie.

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  • 15. 

    Read the following selections, and answer the cause/effect question."I don't want a babysitter. I am eleven years old. My babysitter is only three years older than I am," she loudly yelled to her Mom. Now, she really wished she had somebody with her as she heard the clicking, scratching noises outside of the living room window. "This is silly. It's probably the storm," the girl said. She regretted watching the horror show she had been tuned into for the last half hour. As she searched for the remote to turn off the vampire movie, the front door blew open with a thunderous noise. Carla whirled around to see a dark image. Carla didn't want a babysitter because

    • She believes she is old enough to take care of herself.

    • She wants to watch scary movies.

    • Carla's mother leaves her alone all the time.

    • Carla's babysitter is only three years older than Carla.

    Correct Answer
    A. She believes she is old enough to take care of herself.
    Explanation
    Carla didn't want a babysitter because she believes she is old enough to take care of herself. This is evident from her statement, "I don't want a babysitter. I am eleven years old." She feels that she is capable of looking after herself and doesn't need someone else to supervise her.

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  • 16. 

    Read the following paragraph to answer questions. Andrew's mother and father unloaded the van after the family returned from the soccer tournament. Andrew was exhausted from playing in all eight games over the weekend. Andrew wasn't helping, because he ran inside the house to call his grandparents to tell them about the games. He had won a trophy for being the most valuable player, and his team had won all of their games. He scored at least two goals in each of the games. He was extremely excited.Which of these sentences is NOT a fact stated in the paragraph?

    • Andrew won a trophy at the soccer tournament.

    • Andrew scored at least 2 goals in every game.

    • Andrew was exhausted, but excited about the tournament.

    • Andrew's team won all of their games in the tournament.

    Correct Answer
    A. Andrew was exhausted, but excited about the tournament.
    Explanation
    The paragraph states that Andrew was exhausted from playing in all eight games over the weekend, but it does not explicitly state that he was excited about the tournament.

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  • 17. 

    Now you have to look up the location and characteristics of the Sahara Desert in northern Africa.  Which volume would you choose?

    • Ru - Sap

    • Pan - Ro

    • Min - Pam

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Ru - Sap
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Ru - Sap. This volume is most likely to contain information about the location and characteristics of the Sahara Desert in northern Africa. The other options, Pan - Ro and Min - Pam, do not seem relevant to the topic.

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  • 18. 

    Read the following question and decide which reference source(s) would be the BEST source(s) to give you the answer. List the top 10 cities with the largest population.

    • Dictionary

    • Thesaurus

    • Almanac

    • Atlas

    Correct Answer
    A. Almanac
    Explanation
    The Almanac would be the best source to provide the answer to the question. An almanac typically contains a wide range of information, including population data, which would be useful in determining the top 10 cities with the largest population. The dictionary and thesaurus would not have this specific information, and while an atlas may provide some population data, an almanac would likely have more comprehensive and up-to-date information on this topic.

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  • 19. 

    Read the following passage and decided the POINT OF VIEW. As she walked up the hill, she realized that the atmosphere was just too quiet. There was no sound from the cardinal who she so often heard singing from the top of the maple tree. She thought she saw a shadow move high up on the slope, but when she looked again it was gone. Nevertheless, she shuddered as she felt a silent threat pass over her. It felt like a cloud creeping over the sun.

    • First Person

    • Second Person

    • Third Person Limited

    • Third Person Omniscient

    Correct Answer
    A. Third Person Limited
    Explanation
    The passage is written from the perspective of a narrator who is limited to the thoughts and feelings of one character. The use of "she" indicates that the narrator is focusing on the experiences of a specific individual, rather than providing a broader, all-knowing perspective. The narrator describes the character's observations and emotions, such as the silence and the feeling of a threat passing over her. This limited perspective allows the reader to empathize with the character and experience the events through her eyes.

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  • 20. 

    Paris, who was prince of Troy, received a wish from a goddess. His wish was to wed the most beautiful woman in the world. The only problem was that Helen who was the most beautiful woman was already married to King Menelaus. When Paris stole Helen, he started a war that lasted ten years. It was called the Trojan War. The two sides fought and fought until the Greeks, King Menelaus' group created a giant horse and wheeled it into the walls of Troy as a peace offering. Later that night the trap door opened in the horse's belly. The Greeks poured out and killed the people of Troy while they slept. Helen was freed, and the spell that had been cast on her died. She went home to King Menelaus.Helen was released because

    • The Greeks captured Helen.

    • Paris made a wish to have the most beautiful woman in the world.

    • The two sides fought.

    • Helen was married to King Menelaus.

    Correct Answer
    A. The Greeks captured Helen.
    Explanation
    Helen was released because the Greeks captured her.

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  • 21. 

    Read and identify the correct POINT OF VIEW.As the girl walked up the hill, she realized that the atmosphere was just too quiet.             The cardinal tipped his head back and drew breath to sing, but just as the first note passed his beak he heard the crack of a dead branch far below his perch high in the maple tree. Startled, he looked down, cocking his head to one side and watching with great interest while the man rattled the blades of grass as he tried to hide himself behind the tree.             As the man saw her start up the hill, he moved quickly into the shelter of the huge old maple tree. If she saw him now, everything would be ruined.             She thought she saw a shadow move high up on the slope, but when she looked again it was gone.             The man thought if he could stay hidden until she came within range, she'd have to talk to him. Wouldn't she?             The girl shuddered as she felt a silent threat pass over her. It felt like a cloud creeping over the sun.

    • First Person

    • Second Person

    • Third Person Limited

    • Third Person Omniscient

    Correct Answer
    A. Third Person Omniscient
    Explanation
    The correct point of view is third person omniscient because the narrator has access to the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters. The passage switches between the perspectives of the girl, the cardinal, and the man, allowing the reader to see into their minds and understand their motivations. The narrator also provides descriptions and insights that the characters themselves may not be aware of, such as the silent threat that the girl feels. This broad perspective is characteristic of third person omniscient narration.

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  • 22. 

    Read the following question and decide which reference source(s) would be the BEST source(s) to give you the answer. What will the weather be tomorrow?

    • Dictionary

    • Atlas

    • Internet

    • Newspaper

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Internet
    A. Newspaper
    Explanation
    The internet and newspaper would be the best sources to find the answer to the question "What will the weather be tomorrow?" The internet provides access to various weather websites and apps that offer real-time and forecasted weather information. Newspapers often include a weather section that provides daily weather forecasts. Both sources are reliable and regularly updated with the latest weather information.

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  • 23. 

    Read the following question and decide which reference source(s) would be the BEST source(s) to give you the answer. . What states border Utah?

    • Atlas

    • Table of Content

    • Glossary

    • Encyclopedia

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Atlas
    A. Encyclopedia
    Explanation
    The question asks for the states that border Utah, which is a geographical question. An atlas is a reference source that provides maps and geographical information, making it a good source for this question. An encyclopedia is also a reliable source as it contains comprehensive information on various subjects, including geography. Therefore, both an atlas and an encyclopedia would be the best sources to provide the answer to this question.

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  • 24. 

    Read the following question and decide which reference source(s) would be the BEST source(s) to give you the answer. How many soldiers died in the Persian Gulf War?

    • Encyclopedia

    • Almanac

    • Internet

    • Atlas

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Encyclopedia
    A. Almanac
    A. Internet
    Explanation
    The question is asking for the best reference source(s) to find the answer to the number of soldiers who died in the Persian Gulf War. An encyclopedia would provide detailed information about the war and its casualties. An almanac would also contain historical data, including information on military conflicts. The internet is a vast source of information and would likely have various websites, articles, and databases that could provide the answer. Therefore, all three sources (encyclopedia, almanac, internet) would be the best options to find the answer to this question.

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