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  •  English    15     Public
    Middle School
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  • The scientist had to ANALYZE the data before drawing a conclusion.
    to copy it exactly
    to ignore it
    to guess it randomly
    to examine in detail
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  • From the dark clouds, we can INFER that it might rain soon.
    Drawing a conclusion based on evidence
    Memorizing information
    making a wild guess
    Stating a fact directly
  •  20
  • The teacher asked us to EVALUATE the strengths and weaknesses of the argument.
    Read it quickly without thinking
    Count the number of words
    Write it from scratch
    Judge it's quality and effectiveness
  •  25
  • We had to COMPARE the two characters in our book report.
    listing only their differences
    ignoring one of them
    Finding their similarities
    Explaining them in great detail
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  • The assignment asked us to CONSTRAST life in the city and countryside.
    describe how they are alike
    focus on their differences
    summarize their plots
    write a new story
  •  20
  • Can you SUMMARIZE the main points of the article in a few sentences?
    explain it only using emojis
    Give it a short version with key points
    Add more details to make it longer
    Rewrite it word for word
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  • She tried to PERSUADE her parents to let her stay out late
    asking a questions in class
    writing a book report
    telling a friend an interesting fact
    convincing your parents to let you go to a party
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  • The author used vivid words to DESCRIBE the setting of the story.
    explain their traits, actions, and appearance.
    make up a new character
    list their name only
    list their name only
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  • The teacher explained the problem again to CLARIFY any confusion.
    ignoring your questions.
    changing the topic completely
    making it harder to understand
    giving more explanation to make it clear
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  • We had to INTERPRET the meaning behind the poem's symbolism.
    copy it exactly as written
    Change the ending of a poem.
    memorize it without thinking about the meaning
    explain what they think it means
  •  20
  • Which sentence best shows the meaning of the word "vivid?"
    The mysterious box sat in the corner unopened.
    She was hesitant to answer the question in class.
    The artist painted a vivid sunset with bright oranges
    The sky was a dull gray, without any bright colors.
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  • If someone is feeling "anxious" they are most likely..
    Nervous and worried
    Excited and happy
    Bored and tired
    relaxed and carefree
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  • What does "fragile" mean?
    Easily broken or damaged
    Heavy and difficult to move
    Large and powerful
    Strong and unbreakable
  •  20
  • If a person is "reluctant" to do something they are...
    confident and brave
    Eager and excited
    Unsure and hesitant
    Quick and energetic
  •  20
  • Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of "mysterious"?
    She eagerly raised her hand to answer the question.
    The old house at the end of the street always seemed dark
    The glass window shattered when the ball hit it.
    The bright and colorful balloon floated in the sky.
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