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social studies	grade-5	understand-overall-supply-and-demand	A recent news story said a healthy diet is the key to living longer. It said people should eat less meat and more vegetables. What will probably happen to the overall supply of vegetables over the next year?	[ "The supply will probably go up.", "The supply will probably go down." ]	0
social studies	grade-8	the-reformation	Martin Luther was not the first person who tried to reform the Catholic Church, but his ideas had a bigger effect than earlier reformers. One reason why Luther had a bigger effect was that many people agreed with Luther's criticisms of the Catholic Church. Read three of Martin Luther's statements criticizing the Catholic Church. Then complete the sentence below. It is certain that when money clinks in the [Catholic Church's] money chest, greed…can be increased. Christians [should] be taught that the one who gives to the poor or lends to the needy does a better deed than the one who [gives money to the Catholic Church]. Why does not the pope, whose wealth is today greater than…the richest, build this one [church named after] St. Peter with his own money, rather than with the money of poor believers? William R. Russell, translator, The Ninety-Five Theses and Other Writings. Copyright 2017 by Penguin Classics. Complete the following sentence. One reason why many people were unhappy with the Catholic Church was because they thought the Catholic Church was too ___ and greedy.	[ "rich", "small", "poor", "big" ]	0
social studies	grade-4	costs-and-benefits	Camilla is deciding whether to take a trip to Illinois or Oregon. She wants to enjoy her trip. But she is also trying to save money. Suppose Camilla decides to take a trip to Oregon. Which result would be a cost?	[ "Camilla will save some money. Plane tickets for Camilla to get to Oregon are less expensive than tickets to Illinois.", "Camilla will give up the chance to go to Illinois. She would have enjoyed a trip to Illinois more than Oregon." ]	1
language arts	grade-7	analyze-passages-from-a-long-walk-to-water-part-2	Review the passage. There they were, smiling and waving in the airport lobby—his new family! Chris, the father; Louise, the mother; and four children. Salva would have siblings, just as he had before. He felt his shoulders relax a little on seeing their eager smiles. Salva said "Hello" and "Thank you" many times, for in his fatigue and confusion, these were the only words he felt sure about. He could not understand what anyone was saying, especially Louise, who spoke so quickly that at first he was not sure she was even speaking English. And yes, they did have more clothes for him!—a big puffy jacket, a hat, a scarf, gloves. He put on the jacket and zipped it up. The sleeves were so bulky that he felt as if he couldn't move his arms properly. He wondered if he looked very foolish now, with his body and arms so fat and his legs so thin. But none of the family laughed at him, and he soon noticed that they were all wearing the same kind of jacket. The glass doors of the airport terminal slid open. The frigid air hit Salva's face like a slap. Never had he felt such cold before! In the part of Africa where he had lived all his life, the temperature rarely dropped below seventy degrees. When he inhaled, he thought his lungs would surely freeze solid and stop working. But all around him, people were still walking and talking and moving about. Apparently, it was possible to survive in such cold temperatures, and he now understood the need for the awkward padded jacket. Salva stood still inside the terminal doors for a few moments. Leaving the airport felt like leaving his old life forever—Sudan, his village, his family . . . . Tears came to his eyes, perhaps from the cold air blowing in through the open doors. His new family was already outside; they turned and looked back at him. Salva blinked away the tears and took his first step into a new life in America. From Linda Sue Park, A Long Walk to Water. Copyright 2010 by Linda Sue Park Based on the passage, why does Salva most likely hesitate inside the doors of the airport?	[ "He is unsure if he will enjoy these new conditions and wonders if he should turn back.", "He acknowledges that stepping outside is the start of new, uncertain changes for him.", "He is startled by the frigid air outside and prefers to stay in the warm terminal." ]	1
language arts	grade-8	determine-the-authors-point-of-view	Read the text. My family recently took a Festivity cruise, in part because we believed the company's promise of "Endless Fun for the Entire Family." In many ways, the company delivered on that promise. My wife and I laughed ourselves silly at comedy shows and boogied the evening away at dance contests while our five-year-old twins were lovingly cared for in a state-of-the-art playroom. There, indoor trampolines and climbing equipment provided them hours of glee. That said, I was disappointed in the entertainment options for my older kids, ages thirteen and fifteen. Our ship didn't offer the laser tag or paintball the company advertised, and although it did have a waterslide and wave pool, they were often closed for cleaning. Club Fun, the teen lounge, was also an option, but my daughter said that the DJ played unfamiliar songs, and all the kids ended up staring at their phones. What was "endless" for my teens turned out to be the vacation, not the fun. Which sentence best summarizes the author's point of view about the Festivity cruise?	[ "The waterslide and wave pool were well maintained and provided an endless amount of fun for the entire family.", "The cruise was full of entertaining activities for adults and young children, but not for teens." ]	1
language arts	grade-6	classify-logical-fallacies	Which logical fallacy is used in the text? Animals tread softly upon the earth without shoes, so all other living beings should follow suit.	[ "ad hominem: a personal attack against one's opponent", "appeal to nature: the assumption that natural things are always good" ]	1
language arts	grade-3	identify-base-words-prefixes-and-suffixes	What is the base word in misdialed?	[ "mis", "dialed" ]	1
language arts	grade-11	use-greek-and-latin-roots-as-clues-to-the-meanings-of-words	The root cred means "trust or believe". What does the word credulous mean?	[ "dense or heavy", "easily fooled or cheated", "likely to change" ]	1
language arts	grade-3	is-the-word-an-adjective-or-adverb	Is the word in bold an adjective or an adverb? Hanson reads quietly for hours in his cozy bed.	[ "adjective", "adverb" ]	1
language arts	grade-11	analyze-short-stories-set-1	Review the story. title: A Roof, a Palace After Brett gave Shelton the "grand tour," they sat at Shelton's new kitchen table for the last of the paperwork. Shelton wished he could brew them some tea, but he didn't have tea bags yet. Next time. As he signed the forms, he imagined himself retrieving the tea bags from the storage bin as water boiled on his camping stove. The image filled him with happiness. Brett stacked the paperwork into his briefcase. "I'll just put this in the car. Be right back." When he returned, he was carrying two presents. Embarrassed, Shelton said, "Aw, you didn't need—" "It's your housewarming!" Brett was grinning like a kid. "Open the gold one first." Shelton smiled and carefully removed the paper. The gift was an official ROOF toolbox. As usual, Shelton grimaced inwardly at the lopsided logo. He would love to clean it up a little, fix the perspective. He had been known for his logos, once upon a time. He opened the toolbox; it was fully stocked. "This is incredible. Thank you." "And this one's just from me." Brett nudged the smaller gift. "It's okay, we're allowed," he added quickly. "Discretionary fund." Shelton took his time with this wrapping paper, too. It was beautiful—thick and cream colored. When at last he uncovered the sketch pad and pens, his eyes filled. How long since he'd used anything besides recycled scraps and stubby library pencils? "Thank you," he whispered. "Thought you'd like it." Brett beamed and stood up. "I'll let you settle in. See you tomorrow for the interview." Shelton nodded. He wasn't thrilled about being on television, but he owed them one. He closed the door behind Brett and turned the deadbolt: another thrill. Security was a luxury he'd once taken for granted. Never again. He looked around, breathing deeply. If there was a heaven, he was in it. He removed his shoes, lay down on the daybed, and watched the late-afternoon sunlight move across the wall. Then he fell into the deepest sleep he'd had in what seemed like forever. The next morning, he kept himself busy with a million little chores: polishing his lantern, organizing his belongings, buffing the floor with an old T-shirt. By the time Brett and the news crew arrived, the whole place sparkled. "Nice digs," the cameraperson said as she set up battery-powered lights. "Absolutely," enthused the reporter. He wore an expensive-looking windbreaker over a collared shirt—the same look Shelton himself had once favored. He gave Shelton and Brett a few interviewing tips and showed them where to stand. "Remember—look at me, not the camera," he said. At the cameraperson's signal, the reporter spoke importantly into his microphone. "As many are all too aware, Semblance City has seen a marked increase in homelessness. ROOF—the Realistic Occupancy Options Fund—offers a unique solution: tiny homes for the homeless. I'm here with Shelton Pova, ROOF's newest occupant, and his case manager, Brett Green. Mr. Pova, congratulations." "Thank you." The reporter's face turned somber. "You were homeless for quite a while. Were you sleeping on the streets?" "I . . . it varied. At first, I lived in my car. After I had to give that up, I used the shelter, and yes, sometimes the street. It was a back-and-forth thing." "And Mr. Green, you recruited Mr. Pova for ROOF, correct?" "That's right. He was a perfect candidate." "It must be wonderful to have a roof over your head, Mr. Pova. In fact, Mr. Green, these tiny homes—there are eighteen in the cluster—are little more than roofs. No electricity, no kitchen, no bathrooms?" "There's a communal—" "An outdoor shower and some privies. How would you respond to critics who call this a campground?" A campground? Shelton looked around, trying to see his home as the reporter probably saw it. As he himself would once have seen it. He smiled a little, remembering a picture from his old childhood book of optical illusions. It showed a young man, but if you looked at it a certain way, you saw an old man instead. Shelton used to stare at it every night, delighting in the way his brain shivered when he succeeded in flipping perspectives. Brett was floundering. Shelton stepped forward, and the reporter whipped the microphone back to him. "Live in an uptown condo, and this is roughing it," Shelton said. Then he looked into the camera. "But spend a winter under a bridge, and it's a palace." The interview ended soon after. "I think I just aged ten years," Brett muttered as the crew packed up. "You saved it, Shelton." Shelton touched his arm. "Least I could do." That afternoon, Shelton sat at his table, sipping tea. Already, the place felt like home. He opened his sketchbook, selected a pen, and began to draw. Slowly, the image took shape. Look at it this way, it's just a roof. Look at it that way, it's a palace. The final version, Shelton already knew, would be good enough to frame. What does Shelton's reaction to the reporter's questioning reveal?	[ "Shelton is embarrassed by his past.", "Shelton has learned to be appreciative.", "Shelton has lived in nicer places before." ]	1
language arts	grade-11	analogies-challenge	Complete the analogy. tornado is to destruction as overwork is to	[ "employment", "labor", "fatigue" ]	2
language arts	grade-5	choose-reasons-to-support-an-opinion	Read the opinion below. More students should get engineering degrees. Select the reason that best supports this opinion.	[ "Many students don't know what they want to study in college.", "Engineers can earn a high salary right out of college." ]	1
language arts	grade-8	identify-plurals-singular-possessives-and-plural-possessives	What is the word in bold? My two daily responsibilities are walking the dog and unloading the dishwasher.	[ "a plural possessive noun", "a plural noun" ]	1
language arts	grade-8	determine-the-main-idea-of-a-passage	Read the passage. Bison and buffalo belong to the "Bovidae", or cattle, family, but they are different species and have distinct characteristics. Many people refer to the creatures that once roamed the American West as buffalo; however, these animals are actually American bison, and they are only found in North America. On the other hand, two species of buffalo—the cape buffalo and the water buffalo—are found in Africa and Asia, respectively. Unlike the American bison, which has short horns similar to those of cows, buffalo have broad, sweeping horns. In addition, the American bison has a broad head carried low and a massive hump at the shoulders. In contrast, buffalo don't have shoulder humps and their heads are smaller than the bison's. What is the main, or central, idea of the passage?	[ "American bison can be distinguished from buffalo by the size and shape of their horns.", "American bison are often mistakenly called buffalo, but the two creatures are quite different." ]	1
language arts	grade-6	determine-the-meaning-of-idioms-from-context-set-2	What is the meaning of at a crossroads? Melissa was at a crossroads as she considered whether to stay in her current job or start working for a new company.	[ "at a point where a decision must be made", "safe after being in danger" ]	0
language arts	grade-4	choose-between-the-past-tense-and-past-participle	Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb. Dan ___ me how to feed his pet toad.	[ "showed", "shown" ]	0
social studies	grade-4	costs-and-benefits	Emma is deciding whether to go as a ghost or a superhero to a costume party. She would rather go as a ghost. But she already has a superhero costume. Suppose Emma decides to go as a ghost. Which result would be a cost?	[ "Emma will spend some time and money to get the costume.", "Emma will get to wear the costume she is more excited about." ]	0
language arts	grade-3	choose-the-best-transition	Choose the transition that adds a new example or idea. Jessica is the president of her class. ___, she writes for the school newspaper and works in the library.	[ "In addition", "Indeed" ]	0
language arts	grade-12	explore-words-with-new-or-contested-usages	Which text uses the word unique in its traditional sense?	[ "Bryce bought his unique coffee table from a factory outlet store in Bloomington.", "Bryce custom ordered his unique coffee table from a master craftsman in Bloomington." ]	1
language arts	grade-8	identify-the-narrative-point-of-view	Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage? They worked together for an hour or more without speaking. Ellen was grave and absorbed in the anxious thoughts of that spring; Jethro was accustomed to adapting himself to the behaviors and moods of older people, and he found enough in the world about him to occupy his interest as he worked. From Irene Hunt, Across Five Aprils. Copyright 1964 by Irene Hunt	[ "first person", "second person", "third person" ]	2
language arts	grade-10	classify-logical-fallacies	Which logical fallacy is used in the text? The two authors of this study claim that social media can be healthy for adolescents. However, neither author attended a top-ranked medical school, so you can't trust their research.	[ "bandwagon fallacy: the assumption that the popular choice is automatically correct", "circular reasoning: an argument that supports a claim with the claim itself", "ad hominem: an attack against the person making the argument, rather than the argument itself" ]	2
language arts	grade-11	choose-the-word-whose-connotation-and-denotation-best-match-the-sentence	Complete the sentence with the word that best fits the overall meaning and tone. As a theater critic, Sophie's enthusiasm for the upcoming off-Broadway play began to ___ when she learned the lead actor dropped out.	[ "ebb", "tranquilize" ]	0
language arts	grade-3	use-action-verbs	Complete the sentence with the action verb. "We won the game!" ___ Hector and Dominic.	[ "event", "exclaimed" ]	1
language arts	grade-4	determine-the-meaning-of-idioms-from-context-set-2	What is the meaning of hanging by a thread? After Marshall's third traffic ticket, his hopes of becoming a truck driver were hanging by a thread.	[ "in an uncertain or risky position", "held together by a string" ]	0
social studies	grade-5	the-statue-of-liberty	What does the writing on the Statue of Liberty's tablet say?	[ "The United States of America", "In God We Trust", "E pluribus unum", "July 4, 1776" ]	3
language arts	grade-8	is-the-sentence-declarative-interrogative-imperative-or-exclamatory	What kind of sentence is this? What type of training and experience do you need to become a referee?	[ "interrogative", "declarative", "exclamatory" ]	0
language arts	grade-3	distinguish-facts-from-opinions	Which sentence states a fact?	[ "Rattlesnakes use their rattles to warn other animals.", "Rattlesnakes are the most dangerous reptiles." ]	0
language arts	grade-5	is-the-sentence-simple-or-compound	Which is a compound sentence?	[ "Those carpenters use wood to build stairways and doorframes.", "This paragraph is too long, so I need to remove some sentences." ]	1
language arts	grade-6	is-the-pronoun-reflexive-or-intensive	Is the pronoun in bold reflexive or intensive? Laura persuaded herself to plunge into the icy water with the other swimmers.	[ "intensive", "reflexive" ]	1
social studies	grade-5	the-war-of-1812-events-and-effects	Which president signed the declaration of war on Great Britain in 1812?	[ "John Quincy Adams", "Thomas Jefferson", "James Madison", "William Henry Harrison" ]	2
language arts	grade-3	choose-the-text-that-matches-the-writers-purpose	You want to inform someone about one way to make ice cream. "Inform" means "teach someone about something". What should you write?	[ "My little sister threw her ice cream into the swimming pool. She wanted to make an ice cream \"float\".", "Place a bag with cream and sugar inside a bag with salt and ice. Shake until the cream and sugar become hard.", "Are you looking for the best homemade ice cream, milkshakes, and malts in town? Come to the Shake Spot in Clarksville." ]	1
language arts	grade-1	which-word-is-not-like-the-others	Which word is not like the others?	[ "Germany", "Italy", "Sunday", "France" ]	2
language arts	grade-8	is-the-word-an-adjective-or-adverb	Is the word in bold an adjective or an adverb? In everything she does, Sarah demonstrates a genuine desire to help others.	[ "adjective", "adverb" ]	0
language arts	grade-5	choose-the-antonym	Which word is an antonym of anxious?	[ "suspect", "calm" ]	1
language arts	grade-8	is-the-word-an-adjective-or-adverb	Is the word in bold an adjective or an adverb? In everything she does, Ellie demonstrates a genuine desire to help others.	[ "adjective", "adverb" ]	0
language arts	grade-7	determine-the-meanings-of-words-with-greek-and-latin-roots	What does the word segregate mean?	[ "to separate or isolate from others", "to replace something bad or broken", "to distribute in an efficient way" ]	0
language arts	grade-11	analogies	Complete the analogy. outlier is to rarity as emergency is to	[ "injury", "urgency", "ambulance" ]	1
language arts	grade-11	analogies-challenge	Complete the analogy. joyous is to depressed as trivial is to	[ "important", "minor", "interesting" ]	0
social studies	grade-7	the-civil-war-bull-run-to-the-emancipation-proclamation	The passages below were written by reporters shortly after the Battle of Antietam. Use the passages to answer the question below. The first passage was written by a Confederate newspaper reporter. The results of the battle may be briefly summed up. Judged by all the rules of warfare, it was a victory to our arms. arms:army The second passage was written by a Union newspaper reporter. . . . the whole rebel army of Virginia annihilated. . . . We have undoubtedly won great and decisive victories both yesterday and today. annihilated:destroyed decisive:definite Based on these reports, which of the following statements is true?	[ "Both reporters agreed that the Union had won the battle.", "Each reporter claimed his side had won the battle.", "Both reporters agreed the Confederacy had won the battle.", "Each reporter claimed his side had been defeated." ]	1
language arts	grade-6	is-the-pronoun-reflexive-or-intensive	Is the pronoun in bold reflexive or intensive? Albert and I shielded ourselves from the hail as we hurried across the parking lot.	[ "intensive", "reflexive" ]	1
language arts	grade-6	analyze-passages-from-the-lightning-thief-part-2	Read the following passage from "The Lightning Thief". In this excerpt, Percy, Annabeth, and Grover have just finished eating a meal at a place called Aunt Em's Garden Gnome Emporium. [Aunty Em] reached out as if to stroke Annabeth's cheek, but Annabeth stood up abruptly. "We really should go." [ . . . ] I didn't want to leave. I felt full and content. Aunty Em was so nice. I wanted to stay with her a while. "Please, dears," Aunty Em pleaded. "I so rarely get to be with children. Before you go, won't you at least sit for a pose?" "A pose?" Annabeth asked warily. "A photograph. I will use it to model a new statue set. Children are so popular, you see. Everyone loves children." Annabeth shifted her weight from foot to foot. "I don't think we can, ma'am. Come on, Percy—" "Sure we can," I said. I was irritated with Annabeth for being so bossy, so rude to an old lady who'd just fed us for free. "It's just a photo, Annabeth. What's the harm?" "Yes, Annabeth," the woman purred. "No harm." I could tell Annabeth didn't like it, but she allowed Aunty Em to lead us back out the front door, into the garden of statues. Aunty Em directed us to a park bench next to the stone satyr. "Now," she said, "I'll just position you correctly. The young girl in the middle, I think, and the two young gentlemen on either side." "Not much light for a photo," I remarked. "Oh, enough," Aunty Em said. "Enough for us to see each other, yes?" "Where's your camera?" Grover asked. Aunty Em stepped back, as if to admire the shot. "Now, the face is the most difficult. Can you smile for me please, everyone? A large smile?" Grover glanced at the cement satyr next to him, and mumbled, "That sure does look like Uncle Ferdinand." "Grover," Aunty Em chastised, "look this way, dear." She still had no camera in her hands. "Percy—" Annabeth said. Some instinct warned me to listen to Annabeth, but I was fighting the sleepy feeling, the comfortable lull that came from the food and the old lady's voice. From Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief. Copyright 2005 by Rick Riordan Why does Annabeth tell Aunty Em that they can't pose for a picture?	[ "She knows the picture won't turn out well because there isn't enough light.", "She is stressed because they are behind schedule and need to leave soon.", "She feels uneasy about the situation and worries about unforeseen danger." ]	2
social studies	grade-5	understand-overall-supply-and-demand	Last year, 50,000 people lived in the city of Westminster. But since then, 8,000 people have moved away. What probably happened to the overall supply of houses for sale in Westminster?	[ "The supply probably went up.", "The supply probably went down." ]	0
language arts	grade-6	choose-between-adjectives-and-adverbs	Choose the word that best describes or modifies the adjective in bold. Zoe thought for a moment and then responded ___ to Mrs. Santiago's question.	[ "intelligently", "intelligent" ]	0
social studies	grade-2	christmas	In most countries, Christmas is officially celebrated on December 25. However, some countries celebrate Christmas in January instead. Why?	[ "The Christians in those countries want to wait until the weather is warmer.", "The Christians in those countries use a different calendar for their holidays.", "The Bible says that Christmas is in January." ]	1
language arts	grade-9	analyze-the-development-of-informational-passages-set-1	Review the third paragraph. title: Ida Wilson Lewis, Lighthouse Keeper The best-known lighthouse keeper in the world is perhaps Ida Wilson Lewis of Rhode Island. Over the course of her career, she saved somewhere between thirteen and twenty-five lives, including some men stationed at Fort Adams and even a sheep. Ida Wilson Lewis was born in 1842. In 1853, her father was appointed the first lighthouse keeper at Lime Rock, an island in Newport Harbor. A few months after his appointment, he was stricken by a paralytic stroke. As a result, Lewis and her mother carried out the lighthouse duties in addition to their everyday household chores. Performing numerous lighthouse and domestic duties groomed Lewis for her eventual appointment as the official lighthouse keeper of Lime Rock and set her down the path to becoming a renowned rescuer. Lewis was an expert oarswoman and had developed exceptional boat-maneuvering skills from making countless trips back and forth between the island and the mainland to transport supplies and her four siblings. Lewis's first rescue occurred in 1854 when she was just twelve years old. Lewis came to the aid of four men whose small sailboat had capsized. But it was the 1869 rescue of Sergeant Adams and Private McLaughlin of Fort Adams that made her famous. Because Lewis saved these two men from drowning in the midst of a squall, she was deemed the Grace Darling of America, after Grace Darling, the famed English lighthouse keeper's daughter who helped save several people from a shipwreck in 1838. For her bravery, Lewis was awarded a silver medal from the Life Saving Benevolent Association of New York and presented with a new boat by the citizens of Newport. She was featured on the cover of Harper's Weekly magazine, becoming the only lighthouse keeper ever to receive such a distinction. Lewis received numerous other awards throughout her life, including the Gold Lifesaving Medal (awarded to an individual who attempts rescue at the peril of his or her own life) and the congressionally awarded American Cross of Honor. Ida Wilson Lewis's career ended only when she died at the Lime Rock Light Station on October 24, 1911, at the age of 69. In 1924, the Rhode Island legislature renamed Lime Rock to the Ida Lewis Rock. The Lighthouse Service then officially changed the light station's name to the Ida Lewis Lighthouse, the only time a lighthouse has been renamed for a keeper. The lighthouse was converted to a yacht club in 1928 and is still known as the Ida Lewis Yacht Club. Many of Ida Wilson Lewis's personal items, including her Gold Lifesaving Medal, were bequeathed to the Newport Historical Society following her death. And as for that sheep she saved? In 1877, a sheep jumped from the wharf during a gale. Three men attempted to rescue the sheep, but when their boat met with trouble, Lewis rescued all four. Adapted from the National Archives, "Ida Wilson Lewis, Lighthouse Keeper and Fearless Federal Worker" Which of the following would be most relevant to add to the third paragraph?	[ "more information about Lewis's skills", "a description of Lime Rock", "more examples of Lewis's rescues" ]	0
social studies	grade-5	identify-facts-and-opinions	Which sentence states a fact?	[ "The Vikings carried out their raids in a swift, vicious fashion.", "The Vikings came from what are now the countries of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway." ]	1
social studies	grade-8	the-civil-war-bull-run-to-the-emancipation-proclamation	Union armies often lacked information about the local territory when they marched through a Southern state like Virginia. Which of the following people would most likely give information that was both trustworthy and up-to-date to the Union army?	[ "a Confederate soldier who had been captured several months before", "a wealthy slaveholder who had spent his entire life in Virginia", "an enslaved person who had spent her entire life in Virginia", "a northern army officer who had once visited Virginia as a child" ]	2
language arts	grade-3	distinguish-facts-from-opinions	Which sentence states a fact?	[ "People who moved to California for gold were greedy.", "The California Gold Rush began after gold was discovered in 1848." ]	1
language arts	kindergarten	choose-the-lowercase-letter-that-matches-c-k-o-p-s-u-v-w-x-z	Pick the lowercase letter that matches. W	[ "j", "w", "u" ]	1
language arts	grade-8	are-the-modifiers-used-correctly	Which sentence is correct?	[ "Commuting to his office downtown, Emmett was so engrossed with the crossword puzzle that he almost missed his bus stop.", "Commuting to his office downtown, the crossword puzzle kept Emmett so engrossed that he almost missed his bus stop." ]	0
social studies	grade-8	identify-primary-and-secondary-sources	Imagine that you are a historian who wants to learn more about the experiences of women during the Great Depression of the 1930s. You find the source described below. Read the description of the source. Then complete the sentence below. The biography Dorothea Lange: A Life Beyond Limits describes the experience of a photographer who took pictures of women during the Great Depression. It was written by the historian Linda Gordon in 2009. Complete the sentence. In this case, the biography is a ___ source because it ___.	[ "primary . . . was written during the Great Depression by a person who lived during the Great Depression", "secondary . . . was written by a historian after the Great Depression" ]	1
language arts	grade-2	complete-the-sentence-with-a-three-letter-consonant-blend-word	Which word makes more sense in the sentence? I dropped a tiny ___ on the floor, and now it's lost.	[ "stream", "screw" ]	1
language arts	grade-4	use-the-progressive-verb-tenses	Complete the sentence with the correct helping verb. Isaac couldn't hear you earlier because he ___ listening to music.	[ "is", "was" ]	1
language arts	grade-11	use-words-as-clues-to-the-meanings-of-greek-and-latin-roots	The word biology contains the root logy. What does the root logy mean?	[ "look at or observe", "the study of something", "shape", "earth or rock" ]	1
social studies	grade-4	costs-and-benefits	Shannon is deciding whether to plant crocuses or a birch tree in her backyard. She wants to make her backyard more beautiful. But she also wants to leave space for doing fun things. Suppose Shannon decides to plant the birch tree. Which result would be a cost?	[ "Shannon will get to look at the birch tree. She thinks it will look more beautiful than the crocuses would have looked.", "The birch tree will use up more space than the crocuses would have used up." ]	1
language arts	grade-6	determine-the-meaning-of-idioms-from-context-set-2	What is the meaning of bite the bullet? Justine didn't want to write the book report, but she decided to bite the bullet and start it anyway.	[ "to do something unpleasant but necessary", "to become very angry" ]	0
language arts	grade-8	what-does-the-punctuation-suggest	What does the following sentence suggest? According to law, foods that have been produced and processed according to certain government standards are allowed to bear the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Organic label.	[ "Only certain foods are allowed to bear the USDA Organic label.", "All foods are allowed to bear the USDA Organic label." ]	0
language arts	grade-9	use-greek-and-latin-roots-as-clues-to-the-meanings-of-words	The root greg means "group". What does the word segregate mean?	[ "to separate or isolate from others", "to take off the schedule for discussion at a later time", "to distribute in an efficient way" ]	0
language arts	grade-9	are-the-modifiers-used-correctly	Which sentence is correct?	[ "Mr. and Mrs. Logan donated some used clothing that they no longer need to the thrift store.", "Mr. and Mrs. Logan donated some used clothing to the thrift store that they no longer need." ]	0
language arts	grade-8	use-thesaurus-entries	Look at this thesaurus entry: verdict Part of speech: "noun" Definition: a decision on a disputed issue Synonyms: conclusion, decision, judgment, opinion, ruling, sentence Who might make a verdict?	[ "a judge", "a shopper" ]	0
language arts	grade-4	identify-the-meaning-of-idioms-and-adages-set-2	What is the meaning of salt of the earth?	[ "a person with hidden potential or ability", "a very good person" ]	1
language arts	grade-5	formatting-and-capitalizing-titles	Which sentence is correct?	[ "Maya learned the entire song \"Make New Friends but Keep the Old\".", "Maya learned the entire song \"Make New Friends but Keep the Old.\"" ]	1
language arts	grade-8	describe-the-difference-between-related-words	What is the difference between a cut and an incision?	[ "a cut is more purposeful", "an incision is more precise" ]	1
language arts	grade-8	is-the-sentence-declarative-interrogative-imperative-or-exclamatory	What kind of sentence is this? Who started the rumor about the cafeteria serving cotton candy and ice cream for lunch?	[ "declarative", "exclamatory", "interrogative" ]	2
language arts	grade-9	classify-figures-of-speech-euphemism-hyperbole-oxymoron-paradox	Which figure of speech is used in this text? This movie is so predictable that I'm likely to die of boredom if I keep watching it.	[ "paradox", "hyperbole" ]	1
language arts	grade-6	interpret-figures-of-speech	What does the verbal irony in this text suggest? "This is the best day of my life," Mr. Garcia mumbled after his car broke down on the way to an important job interview.	[ "Mr. Garcia was having a bad day.", "Mr. Garcia liked fixing cars." ]	0
language arts	grade-8	determine-the-themes-of-short-stories	Select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is It's often better to do a good job on something simple than attempt too many things at once.	[ "\"\"I'm going to make my grandmother's red velvet cupcakes, topped with cream cheese frosting and cinnamon,\" Liza replied.\"", "\"In spite of all these adventurous touches, his cupcakes turned out lopsided and goopy, and the frosting tasted strongly like licorice.\"" ]	1
language arts	grade-3	is-the-sentence-a-statement-question-command-or-exclamation	What kind of sentence is this? Why did Hazel sigh so loudly?	[ "an exclamation", "a question" ]	1
language arts	grade-6	compare-two-texts-with-different-genres	Read the following text from a novel. This excerpt is about Aladdin. He excitedly pulled more figs and dates out of his pockets and put them in a chipped bowl. And then, from the sash that held up his pants, he pulled fresh almonds and smoked pistachios . . . and from somewhere under his scrap of a shirt, cashews. ""Aladdin!"" His mother admonished him, but she was trying not to chuckle. "I did it for "you", Mom. You deserve a treat. You never get anything for "you"rself." "Oh, Aladdin, I don't need anything. Except you," she said, taking him in her arms and holding him tightly against her. "Mom," Aladdin whispered into her robes. "I've "seen" you give me the biggest part of whatever we have to eat. It's not fair. I just want to take care of you." From Liz Braswell, "A Whole New World: A Twisted Tale". Copyright 2015 by Disney Enterprises The previous text suggested that Aladdin treated his mother poorly. How does this novel build on or challenge that idea?	[ "It explains why Aladdin resented his mother.", "It shows how Aladdin treated his mother lovingly." ]	1
language arts	grade-8	analogies	Complete the analogy. staple is to fasten as knife is to	[ "cut", "sharp", "draw" ]	0
language arts	grade-9	use-the-correct-foreign-expression	Complete the text with the correct foreign expression. "We should take advantage of this beautiful evening by dining ___," Mr. Hall said to his wife.	[ "al fresco", "à la carte" ]	0
language arts	grade-3	determine-the-meaning-of-a-word-with-a-suffix-review	What does enjoyable mean?	[ "able to be enjoyed", "the action of enjoying" ]	0
language arts	grade-12	transitions-with-conjunctive-adverbs	Complete the text with the better adverbial conjunction. During her campaign for class president, Rose struggled to address the competing concerns of students who came from different social groups. ___, school politics were hardly her forte, but she'd never been one to walk away from a challenge.	[ "Consequently", "Admittedly" ]	1
language arts	grade-9	what-does-the-punctuation-suggest	What does the following sentence suggest? Unfortunately, all the wedding rings in Gwen's store that are made of pure gold are above my price range.	[ "Only some of the wedding rings in Gwen's store are above my price range.", "All the wedding rings in Gwen's store are above my price range." ]	0
social studies	grade-5	the-american-revolution-new-british-taxes	In the 1760s, many colonists made a living by shipping products into or out of the colonies illegally. What were these colonists called?	[ "customs officers", "artisans", "minutemen", "smugglers" ]	3
social studies	grade-4	costs-and-benefits	Erica is deciding whether to bake cranberry muffins or bran muffins. She wants the muffins to be tasty. But she also wants to make a lot of muffins. Suppose Erica decides to bake cranberry muffins. Which result would be a cost?	[ "Erica will get to eat cranberry muffins. She thinks cranberry muffins are tastier than bran muffins.", "Erica will give up some muffins. She could have made more bran muffins than cranberry muffins." ]	1
language arts	grade-6	use-coordinating-conjunctions	Complete the sentence with the best conjunction. The audience couldn't hear Tori, ___ she moved closer to the microphone.	[ "so", "or" ]	0
social studies	grade-8	identify-primary-and-secondary-sources	Imagine that you are a historian who wants to learn more about the fall of the Roman Empire in the 400s CE. You find the source described below. Read the description of the source. Then complete the sentence below. The historian Edward Gibbon wrote the book The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire in 1776 CE. Complete the sentence. In this case, the book is a ___ source because it ___.	[ "primary . . . is a firsthand account of the fall of the Roman Empire", "secondary . . . was written by a historian after the fall of the Roman Empire" ]	1
language arts	grade-9	suggest-appropriate-revisions	Read the following excerpt from a student essay. How can the writer best improve his or her organization? In the 1800s, egrets were hunted in the United States for their long white plumes (feathers). As a result, the birds were nearly wiped out completely. Thankfully, conservation measures were put in place, and the birds were protected. In fact, in recent years, egrets have expanded their range northward, moving beyond their original habitat in the American South. The egret is a large white bird that lives near marshes, lakes, ponds, and other wetland areas.	[ "by providing the description of egrets when they are first introduced", "by removing the sentence about the egrets' expanded range" ]	0
language arts	grade-10	interpret-figures-of-speech	What does the euphemism in this text suggest? "Thank you for your work over the years," Mrs. Olsen said to her gardener. "As of next week, however, your services will no longer be required."	[ "The gardener is being fired.", "The gardener is retiring." ]	0
language arts	grade-1	which-word-is-not-like-the-others	Which word is not like the others?	[ "snow", "rain", "time", "sun" ]	2
language arts	kindergarten	find-the-action-verb	Find the verb. A verb shows an action.	[ "sing", "song" ]	0
language arts	grade-6	which-sentence-matches-the-definition	Which sentence uses this meaning of dove? dove "noun" a small bird related to pigeons	[ "Joey tested the temperature of the water with his foot and then dove in.", "For many centuries, the dove has been seen as a symbol of peace." ]	1
social studies	grade-5	understand-overall-supply-and-demand	Last year, 50,000 people lived in the city of Booneville. But since then, 8,000 people have moved away. What probably happened to the overall supply of houses for sale in Booneville?	[ "The supply probably went up.", "The supply probably went down." ]	0
language arts	grade-6	determine-the-meaning-of-idioms-from-context-set-1	What is the meaning of below the belt? Francesca felt Samuel's teasing was really below the belt, and she couldn't help but cry.	[ "on hold", "unfair and overly mean" ]	1
language arts	grade-8	are-the-modifiers-used-correctly	Which sentence is correct?	[ "Lost in thought, the announcement about flying over the Grand Canyon went unheard, and Jayce neglected to look out the plane window.", "Lost in thought, Jayce missed the announcement about flying over the Grand Canyon, and he neglected to look out the plane window." ]	1
language arts	grade-12	choose-the-word-whose-connotation-and-denotation-best-match-the-sentence	Complete the sentence with the word that best fits the overall meaning and tone. Mr. Navarro relied on his gut feeling, or ___, when choosing candidates to mentor.	[ "aptitude", "intuition" ]	1
language arts	grade-12	use-greek-and-latin-roots-as-clues-to-the-meanings-of-words	The root min means "small". What does the word minuet mean?	[ "a game of chance played for money", "a dance involving short, dainty steps", "an instrument in the woodwind family" ]	1
language arts	grade-7	determine-the-authors-point-of-view	Read the text. Of all my hobbies, puttering around in my vegetable garden is my favorite. My friends joke that I treat my plants like they are my children. So, when I won a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Switzerland, I was hesitant to leave my beloved baby veggies at home alone. Who would sing lullabies to the carrots? Who would know that the tomatoes needed exactly seven minutes of watering, not a second more or less? I needn't have worried; the folks from Petunia's Garden Keepers treated my plants like they were their own. When I returned, my green beans were flourishing and there wasn't a single squash bug to be found on my zucchini. I daresay my plants actually missed the attentive and affectionate crew from Petunia's when I returned. Now I finally feel comfortable traveling and am already looking into a trip to Mexico next spring. Which sentence best summarizes the author's point of view about Petunia's Garden Keepers?	[ "The garden service features a team that carefully tends to plants in their care, making it easy to feel confident in their level of service.", "Although the garden service features a hardworking team, there is no substitute for the loving care given by the owner of a garden." ]	0
language arts	grade-6	identify-the-authors-purpose	Read the text. Place four eggs in a large saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover the eggs by one inch. Slowly bring the water to a boil over medium heat. As soon as the water begins to boil, remove the pan from the burner. Cover it and let the eggs sit for about ten minutes. Then, drain the water from the pan. You will notice, though, that a hot hard-boiled egg is not easy to peel. To cool the eggs, rinse them with cold water. Then, when you're ready to peel an egg, gently tap it on the counter until the shell cracks. Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?	[ "to teach readers how to make hard-boiled eggs", "to convince readers that making hard-boiled eggs is easy" ]	0
language arts	grade-7	is-it-a-complete-sentence-or-a-fragment	Which is a complete sentence?	[ "For breakfast, this restaurant serves eggs with biscuits and gravy.", "In the midst of ski season, a gigantic avalanche." ]	0
language arts	grade-6	identify-plurals-singular-possessives-and-plural-possessives	What is the word in bold? Mice have poor eyesight but keen senses of hearing and smell.	[ "a plural possessive noun", "a plural noun" ]	1
social studies	grade-6	the-qin-empire	Read the passage about Qin law. Then answer the question below. Shang Yang wrote many new laws for the Qin state. Some of these laws organized people into groups of five or ten families. Laws required these groups to spy on one another's activities and to report their neighbors' crimes. If neighbors reported crimes to the government right away, they would usually not be punished for their neighbors' crimes. But if people failed to report their neighbor's crime, they would be punished harshly. Based on the information above, why did Qin rulers make laws that required people to spy on one another?	[ "These laws kept people from committing crimes.", "The Qin government wanted to pardon people for committing crimes.", "These laws encouraged people to work harder.", "They hoped that neighbors would write their own laws and not bother the Qin government." ]	0
social studies	grade-2	sitting-bull	Complete the sentence. The Lakota moved from place to place to hunt ___.	[ "camels", "zebras", "alligators", "bison" ]	3
language arts	grade-3	use-time-order-words	Complete the text with the best word. , I stored my shorts and summer shirts in the basement. Today, I am searching for my winter clothing.	[ "Yesterday", "Tomorrow", "Tonight" ]	0
social studies	grade-5	costs-and-benefits	Destiny is deciding whether to plant begonias or a birch tree in her backyard. She wants to make her backyard more beautiful. But she also wants to leave space for doing fun things. Suppose Destiny decides to plant the birch tree. Which result would be a cost?	[ "Destiny will get to look at the birch tree. She thinks it will look more beautiful than the begonias would have looked.", "The birch tree will use up more space than the begonias would have used up." ]	1
social studies	grade-5	the-washington-monument	People started building the Washington Monument in 1848. Work was finished in 1884. How many years did it take for the Washington Monument to be built?	[ "21 years", "36 years", "48 years", "84 years" ]	1
language arts	grade-6	identify-plurals-singular-possessives-and-plural-possessives	What is the word in bold? When the movie "Shrek" was first released in 2001, it was well received. Critics' reviews were enthusiastic and full of praise.	[ "a plural noun", "a plural possessive noun" ]	1
social studies	grade-5	federal-government	Where is the federal government centered?	[ "in New York City", "in Washington, D.C.", "in Los Angeles, California", "in Chicago, Illinois" ]	1
language arts	grade-5	is-the-sentence-simple-compound-or-complex	Which is a compound sentence?	[ "Henry Bacon's design of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., won him a gold medal from the American Institute of Architects.", "The rumor will fade away in time, and you won't even remember it." ]	1

social studies

grade-5

understand-overall-supply-and-demand

A recent news story said a healthy diet is the key to living longer. It said people should eat less meat and more vegetables. What will probably happen to the overall supply of vegetables over the next year?

[ "The supply will probably go up.", "The supply will probably go down." ]

0

social studies

grade-8

the-reformation

Martin Luther was not the first person who tried to reform the Catholic Church, but his ideas had a bigger effect than earlier reformers. One reason why Luther had a bigger effect was that many people agreed with Luther's criticisms of the Catholic Church. Read three of Martin Luther's statements criticizing the Catholic Church. Then complete the sentence below. It is certain that when money clinks in the [Catholic Church's] money chest, greed…can be increased. Christians [should] be taught that the one who gives to the poor or lends to the needy does a better deed than the one who [gives money to the Catholic Church]. Why does not the pope, whose wealth is today greater than…the richest, build this one [church named after] St. Peter with his own money, rather than with the money of poor believers? William R. Russell, translator, The Ninety-Five Theses and Other Writings. Copyright 2017 by Penguin Classics. Complete the following sentence. One reason why many people were unhappy with the Catholic Church was because they thought the Catholic Church was too ___ and greedy.

[ "rich", "small", "poor", "big" ]

0

social studies

grade-4

costs-and-benefits

Camilla is deciding whether to take a trip to Illinois or Oregon. She wants to enjoy her trip. But she is also trying to save money. Suppose Camilla decides to take a trip to Oregon. Which result would be a cost?

[ "Camilla will save some money. Plane tickets for Camilla to get to Oregon are less expensive than tickets to Illinois.", "Camilla will give up the chance to go to Illinois. She would have enjoyed a trip to Illinois more than Oregon." ]

1

language arts

grade-7

analyze-passages-from-a-long-walk-to-water-part-2

Review the passage. There they were, smiling and waving in the airport lobby—his new family! Chris, the father; Louise, the mother; and four children. Salva would have siblings, just as he had before. He felt his shoulders relax a little on seeing their eager smiles. Salva said "Hello" and "Thank you" many times, for in his fatigue and confusion, these were the only words he felt sure about. He could not understand what anyone was saying, especially Louise, who spoke so quickly that at first he was not sure she was even speaking English. And yes, they did have more clothes for him!—a big puffy jacket, a hat, a scarf, gloves. He put on the jacket and zipped it up. The sleeves were so bulky that he felt as if he couldn't move his arms properly. He wondered if he looked very foolish now, with his body and arms so fat and his legs so thin. But none of the family laughed at him, and he soon noticed that they were all wearing the same kind of jacket. The glass doors of the airport terminal slid open. The frigid air hit Salva's face like a slap. Never had he felt such cold before! In the part of Africa where he had lived all his life, the temperature rarely dropped below seventy degrees. When he inhaled, he thought his lungs would surely freeze solid and stop working. But all around him, people were still walking and talking and moving about. Apparently, it was possible to survive in such cold temperatures, and he now understood the need for the awkward padded jacket. Salva stood still inside the terminal doors for a few moments. Leaving the airport felt like leaving his old life forever—Sudan, his village, his family . . . . Tears came to his eyes, perhaps from the cold air blowing in through the open doors. His new family was already outside; they turned and looked back at him. Salva blinked away the tears and took his first step into a new life in America. From Linda Sue Park, A Long Walk to Water. Copyright 2010 by Linda Sue Park Based on the passage, why does Salva most likely hesitate inside the doors of the airport?

[ "He is unsure if he will enjoy these new conditions and wonders if he should turn back.", "He acknowledges that stepping outside is the start of new, uncertain changes for him.", "He is startled by the frigid air outside and prefers to stay in the warm terminal." ]

1

language arts

grade-8

determine-the-authors-point-of-view

Read the text. My family recently took a Festivity cruise, in part because we believed the company's promise of "Endless Fun for the Entire Family." In many ways, the company delivered on that promise. My wife and I laughed ourselves silly at comedy shows and boogied the evening away at dance contests while our five-year-old twins were lovingly cared for in a state-of-the-art playroom. There, indoor trampolines and climbing equipment provided them hours of glee. That said, I was disappointed in the entertainment options for my older kids, ages thirteen and fifteen. Our ship didn't offer the laser tag or paintball the company advertised, and although it did have a waterslide and wave pool, they were often closed for cleaning. Club Fun, the teen lounge, was also an option, but my daughter said that the DJ played unfamiliar songs, and all the kids ended up staring at their phones. What was "endless" for my teens turned out to be the vacation, not the fun. Which sentence best summarizes the author's point of view about the Festivity cruise?

[ "The waterslide and wave pool were well maintained and provided an endless amount of fun for the entire family.", "The cruise was full of entertaining activities for adults and young children, but not for teens." ]

1

language arts

grade-6

classify-logical-fallacies

Which logical fallacy is used in the text? Animals tread softly upon the earth without shoes, so all other living beings should follow suit.

[ "ad hominem: a personal attack against one's opponent", "appeal to nature: the assumption that natural things are always good" ]

1

language arts

grade-3

identify-base-words-prefixes-and-suffixes

What is the base word in **misdialed**?

[ "mis", "dialed" ]

1

language arts

grade-11

use-greek-and-latin-roots-as-clues-to-the-meanings-of-words

The root **cred** means "trust or believe". What does the word **credulous** mean?

[ "dense or heavy", "easily fooled or cheated", "likely to change" ]

1

language arts

grade-3

is-the-word-an-adjective-or-adverb

Is the word in bold an adjective or an adverb? Hanson reads **quietly** for hours in his cozy bed.

[ "adjective", "adverb" ]

1

language arts

grade-11

analyze-short-stories-set-1

Review the story. title: A Roof, a Palace After Brett gave Shelton the "grand tour," they sat at Shelton's new kitchen table for the last of the paperwork. Shelton wished he could brew them some tea, but he didn't have tea bags yet. Next time. As he signed the forms, he imagined himself retrieving the tea bags from the storage bin as water boiled on his camping stove. The image filled him with happiness. Brett stacked the paperwork into his briefcase. "I'll just put this in the car. Be right back." When he returned, he was carrying two presents. Embarrassed, Shelton said, "Aw, you didn't need—" "It's your housewarming!" Brett was grinning like a kid. "Open the gold one first." Shelton smiled and carefully removed the paper. The gift was an official ROOF toolbox. As usual, Shelton grimaced inwardly at the lopsided logo. He would love to clean it up a little, fix the perspective. He had been known for his logos, once upon a time. He opened the toolbox; it was fully stocked. "This is incredible. Thank you." "And this one's just from me." Brett nudged the smaller gift. "It's okay, we're allowed," he added quickly. "Discretionary fund." Shelton took his time with this wrapping paper, too. It was beautiful—thick and cream colored. When at last he uncovered the sketch pad and pens, his eyes filled. How long since he'd used anything besides recycled scraps and stubby library pencils? "Thank you," he whispered. "Thought you'd like it." Brett beamed and stood up. "I'll let you settle in. See you tomorrow for the interview." Shelton nodded. He wasn't thrilled about being on television, but he owed them one. He closed the door behind Brett and turned the deadbolt: another thrill. Security was a luxury he'd once taken for granted. Never again. He looked around, breathing deeply. If there was a heaven, he was in it. He removed his shoes, lay down on the daybed, and watched the late-afternoon sunlight move across the wall. Then he fell into the deepest sleep he'd had in what seemed like forever. The next morning, he kept himself busy with a million little chores: polishing his lantern, organizing his belongings, buffing the floor with an old T-shirt. By the time Brett and the news crew arrived, the whole place sparkled. "Nice digs," the cameraperson said as she set up battery-powered lights. "Absolutely," enthused the reporter. He wore an expensive-looking windbreaker over a collared shirt—the same look Shelton himself had once favored. He gave Shelton and Brett a few interviewing tips and showed them where to stand. "Remember—look at me, not the camera," he said. At the cameraperson's signal, the reporter spoke importantly into his microphone. "As many are all too aware, Semblance City has seen a marked increase in homelessness. ROOF—the Realistic Occupancy Options Fund—offers a unique solution: tiny homes for the homeless. I'm here with Shelton Pova, ROOF's newest occupant, and his case manager, Brett Green. Mr. Pova, congratulations." "Thank you." The reporter's face turned somber. "You were homeless for quite a while. Were you sleeping on the streets?" "I . . . it varied. At first, I lived in my car. After I had to give that up, I used the shelter, and yes, sometimes the street. It was a back-and-forth thing." "And Mr. Green, you recruited Mr. Pova for ROOF, correct?" "That's right. He was a perfect candidate." "It must be wonderful to have a roof over your head, Mr. Pova. In fact, Mr. Green, these tiny homes—there are eighteen in the cluster—are little more than roofs. No electricity, no kitchen, no bathrooms?" "There's a communal—" "An outdoor shower and some privies. How would you respond to critics who call this a campground?" A campground? Shelton looked around, trying to see his home as the reporter probably saw it. As he himself would once have seen it. He smiled a little, remembering a picture from his old childhood book of optical illusions. It showed a young man, but if you looked at it a certain way, you saw an old man instead. Shelton used to stare at it every night, delighting in the way his brain shivered when he succeeded in flipping perspectives. Brett was floundering. Shelton stepped forward, and the reporter whipped the microphone back to him. "Live in an uptown condo, and this is roughing it," Shelton said. Then he looked into the camera. "But spend a winter under a bridge, and it's a palace." The interview ended soon after. "I think I just aged ten years," Brett muttered as the crew packed up. "You saved it, Shelton." Shelton touched his arm. "Least I could do." That afternoon, Shelton sat at his table, sipping tea. Already, the place felt like home. He opened his sketchbook, selected a pen, and began to draw. Slowly, the image took shape. Look at it this way, it's just a roof. Look at it that way, it's a palace. The final version, Shelton already knew, would be good enough to frame. What does Shelton's reaction to the reporter's questioning reveal?

[ "Shelton is embarrassed by his past.", "Shelton has learned to be appreciative.", "Shelton has lived in nicer places before." ]

1

language arts

grade-11

analogies-challenge

Complete the analogy. tornado is to destruction as overwork is to

[ "employment", "labor", "fatigue" ]

2

language arts

grade-5

choose-reasons-to-support-an-opinion

Read the opinion below. More students should get engineering degrees. Select the reason that best supports this opinion.

[ "Many students don't know what they want to study in college.", "Engineers can earn a high salary right out of college." ]

1

language arts

grade-8

identify-plurals-singular-possessives-and-plural-possessives

What is the word in bold? My two daily **responsibilities** are walking the dog and unloading the dishwasher.

[ "a plural possessive noun", "a plural noun" ]

1

language arts

grade-8

determine-the-main-idea-of-a-passage

Read the passage. Bison and buffalo belong to the "Bovidae", or cattle, family, but they are different species and have distinct characteristics. Many people refer to the creatures that once roamed the American West as buffalo; however, these animals are actually American bison, and they are only found in North America. On the other hand, two species of buffalo—the cape buffalo and the water buffalo—are found in Africa and Asia, respectively. Unlike the American bison, which has short horns similar to those of cows, buffalo have broad, sweeping horns. In addition, the American bison has a broad head carried low and a massive hump at the shoulders. In contrast, buffalo don't have shoulder humps and their heads are smaller than the bison's. What is the main, or central, idea of the passage?

[ "American bison can be distinguished from buffalo by the size and shape of their horns.", "American bison are often mistakenly called buffalo, but the two creatures are quite different." ]

1

language arts

grade-6

determine-the-meaning-of-idioms-from-context-set-2

What is the meaning of **at a crossroads**? Melissa was **at a crossroads** as she considered whether to stay in her current job or start working for a new company.

[ "at a point where a decision must be made", "safe after being in danger" ]

0

language arts

grade-4

choose-between-the-past-tense-and-past-participle

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb. Dan ___ me how to feed his pet toad.

[ "showed", "shown" ]

0

social studies

grade-4

costs-and-benefits

Emma is deciding whether to go as a ghost or a superhero to a costume party. She would rather go as a ghost. But she already has a superhero costume. Suppose Emma decides to go as a ghost. Which result would be a cost?

[ "Emma will spend some time and money to get the costume.", "Emma will get to wear the costume she is more excited about." ]

0

language arts

grade-3

choose-the-best-transition

Choose the transition that adds a new example or idea. Jessica is the president of her class. ___, she writes for the school newspaper and works in the library.

[ "In addition", "Indeed" ]

0

language arts

grade-12

explore-words-with-new-or-contested-usages

Which text uses the word **unique** in its traditional sense?

[ "Bryce bought his **unique** coffee table from a factory outlet store in Bloomington.", "Bryce custom ordered his **unique** coffee table from a master craftsman in Bloomington." ]

1

language arts

grade-8

identify-the-narrative-point-of-view

Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage? They worked together for an hour or more without speaking. Ellen was grave and absorbed in the anxious thoughts of that spring; Jethro was accustomed to adapting himself to the behaviors and moods of older people, and he found enough in the world about him to occupy his interest as he worked. From Irene Hunt, Across Five Aprils. Copyright 1964 by Irene Hunt

[ "first person", "second person", "third person" ]

2

language arts

grade-10

classify-logical-fallacies

Which logical fallacy is used in the text? The two authors of this study claim that social media can be healthy for adolescents. However, neither author attended a top-ranked medical school, so you can't trust their research.

[ "bandwagon fallacy: the assumption that the popular choice is automatically correct", "circular reasoning: an argument that supports a claim with the claim itself", "ad hominem: an attack against the person making the argument, rather than the argument itself" ]

2

language arts

grade-11

choose-the-word-whose-connotation-and-denotation-best-match-the-sentence

Complete the sentence with the word that best fits the overall meaning and tone. As a theater critic, Sophie's enthusiasm for the upcoming off-Broadway play began to ___ when she learned the lead actor dropped out.

[ "ebb", "tranquilize" ]

0

language arts

grade-3

use-action-verbs

Complete the sentence with the action verb. "We won the game!" ___ Hector and Dominic.

[ "event", "exclaimed" ]

1

language arts

grade-4

determine-the-meaning-of-idioms-from-context-set-2

What is the meaning of **hanging by a thread**? After Marshall's third traffic ticket, his hopes of becoming a truck driver were **hanging by a thread**.

[ "in an uncertain or risky position", "held together by a string" ]

0

social studies

grade-5

the-statue-of-liberty

What does the writing on the Statue of Liberty's tablet say?

[ "The United States of America", "In God We Trust", "E pluribus unum", "July 4, 1776" ]

3

language arts

grade-8

is-the-sentence-declarative-interrogative-imperative-or-exclamatory

What kind of sentence is this? What type of training and experience do you need to become a referee?

[ "interrogative", "declarative", "exclamatory" ]

0

language arts

grade-3

distinguish-facts-from-opinions

Which sentence states a fact?

[ "Rattlesnakes use their rattles to warn other animals.", "Rattlesnakes are the most dangerous reptiles." ]

0

language arts

grade-5

is-the-sentence-simple-or-compound

Which is a **compound sentence**?

[ "Those carpenters use wood to build stairways and doorframes.", "This paragraph is too long, so I need to remove some sentences." ]

1

language arts

grade-6

is-the-pronoun-reflexive-or-intensive

Is the pronoun in bold reflexive or intensive? Laura persuaded **herself** to plunge into the icy water with the other swimmers.

[ "intensive", "reflexive" ]

1

social studies

grade-5

the-war-of-1812-events-and-effects

Which president signed the declaration of war on Great Britain in 1812?

[ "John Quincy Adams", "Thomas Jefferson", "James Madison", "William Henry Harrison" ]

2

language arts

grade-3

choose-the-text-that-matches-the-writers-purpose

You want to **inform** someone **about one way to make ice cream**. "Inform" means "teach someone about something". What should you write?

[ "My little sister threw her ice cream into the swimming pool. She wanted to make an ice cream \"float\".", "Place a bag with cream and sugar inside a bag with salt and ice. Shake until the cream and sugar become hard.", "Are you looking for the best homemade ice cream, milkshakes, and malts in town? Come to the Shake Spot in Clarksville." ]

1

language arts

grade-1

which-word-is-not-like-the-others

Which word is not like the others?

[ "Germany", "Italy", "Sunday", "France" ]

2

language arts

grade-8

is-the-word-an-adjective-or-adverb

Is the word in bold an adjective or an adverb? In everything she does, Sarah demonstrates a **genuine** desire to help others.

[ "adjective", "adverb" ]

0

language arts

grade-5

choose-the-antonym

Which word is an antonym of **anxious**?

[ "suspect", "calm" ]

1

language arts

grade-8

is-the-word-an-adjective-or-adverb

Is the word in bold an adjective or an adverb? In everything she does, Ellie demonstrates a **genuine** desire to help others.

[ "adjective", "adverb" ]

0

language arts

grade-7

determine-the-meanings-of-words-with-greek-and-latin-roots

What does the word segregate mean?

[ "to separate or isolate from others", "to replace something bad or broken", "to distribute in an efficient way" ]

0

language arts

grade-11

analogies

Complete the analogy. outlier is to rarity as emergency is to

[ "injury", "urgency", "ambulance" ]

1

language arts

grade-11

analogies-challenge

Complete the analogy. joyous is to depressed as trivial is to

[ "important", "minor", "interesting" ]

0

social studies

grade-7

the-civil-war-bull-run-to-the-emancipation-proclamation

The passages below were written by reporters shortly after the Battle of Antietam. Use the passages to answer the question below. The first passage was written by a Confederate newspaper reporter. The results of the battle may be briefly summed up. Judged by all the rules of warfare, it was a victory to our arms. arms:army The second passage was written by a Union newspaper reporter. . . . the whole rebel army of Virginia annihilated. . . . We have undoubtedly won great and decisive victories both yesterday and today. annihilated:destroyed decisive:definite Based on these reports, which of the following statements is true?

[ "Both reporters agreed that the Union had won the battle.", "Each reporter claimed his side had won the battle.", "Both reporters agreed the Confederacy had won the battle.", "Each reporter claimed his side had been defeated." ]

1

language arts

grade-6

is-the-pronoun-reflexive-or-intensive

Is the pronoun in bold reflexive or intensive? Albert and I shielded **ourselves** from the hail as we hurried across the parking lot.

[ "intensive", "reflexive" ]

1

language arts

grade-6

analyze-passages-from-the-lightning-thief-part-2

Read the following passage from "The Lightning Thief". In this excerpt, Percy, Annabeth, and Grover have just finished eating a meal at a place called Aunt Em's Garden Gnome Emporium. [Aunty Em] reached out as if to stroke Annabeth's cheek, but Annabeth stood up abruptly. "We really should go." [ . . . ] I didn't want to leave. I felt full and content. Aunty Em was so nice. I wanted to stay with her a while. "Please, dears," Aunty Em pleaded. "I so rarely get to be with children. Before you go, won't you at least sit for a pose?" "A pose?" Annabeth asked warily. "A photograph. I will use it to model a new statue set. Children are so popular, you see. Everyone loves children." Annabeth shifted her weight from foot to foot. "I don't think we can, ma'am. Come on, Percy—" "Sure we can," I said. I was irritated with Annabeth for being so bossy, so rude to an old lady who'd just fed us for free. "It's just a photo, Annabeth. What's the harm?" "Yes, Annabeth," the woman purred. "No harm." I could tell Annabeth didn't like it, but she allowed Aunty Em to lead us back out the front door, into the garden of statues. Aunty Em directed us to a park bench next to the stone satyr. "Now," she said, "I'll just position you correctly. The young girl in the middle, I think, and the two young gentlemen on either side." "Not much light for a photo," I remarked. "Oh, enough," Aunty Em said. "Enough for us to see each other, yes?" "Where's your camera?" Grover asked. Aunty Em stepped back, as if to admire the shot. "Now, the face is the most difficult. Can you smile for me please, everyone? A large smile?" Grover glanced at the cement satyr next to him, and mumbled, "That sure does look like Uncle Ferdinand." "Grover," Aunty Em chastised, "look this way, dear." She still had no camera in her hands. "Percy—" Annabeth said. Some instinct warned me to listen to Annabeth, but I was fighting the sleepy feeling, the comfortable lull that came from the food and the old lady's voice. From Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief. Copyright 2005 by Rick Riordan Why does Annabeth tell Aunty Em that they can't pose for a picture?

[ "She knows the picture won't turn out well because there isn't enough light.", "She is stressed because they are behind schedule and need to leave soon.", "She feels uneasy about the situation and worries about unforeseen danger." ]

2

social studies

grade-5

understand-overall-supply-and-demand

Last year, 50,000 people lived in the city of Westminster. But since then, 8,000 people have moved away. What probably happened to the overall supply of houses for sale in Westminster?

[ "The supply probably went up.", "The supply probably went down." ]

0

language arts

grade-6

choose-between-adjectives-and-adverbs

Choose the word that best describes or modifies the adjective in bold. Zoe thought for a moment and then **responded** ___ to Mrs. Santiago's question.

[ "intelligently", "intelligent" ]

0

social studies

grade-2

christmas

In most countries, Christmas is officially celebrated on December 25. However, some countries celebrate Christmas in January instead. Why?

[ "The Christians in those countries want to wait until the weather is warmer.", "The Christians in those countries use a different calendar for their holidays.", "The Bible says that Christmas is in January." ]

1

language arts

grade-9

analyze-the-development-of-informational-passages-set-1

Review the **third paragraph**. title: Ida Wilson Lewis, Lighthouse Keeper The best-known lighthouse keeper in the world is perhaps Ida Wilson Lewis of Rhode Island. Over the course of her career, she saved somewhere between thirteen and twenty-five lives, including some men stationed at Fort Adams and even a sheep. Ida Wilson Lewis was born in 1842. In 1853, her father was appointed the first lighthouse keeper at Lime Rock, an island in Newport Harbor. A few months after his appointment, he was stricken by a paralytic stroke. As a result, Lewis and her mother carried out the lighthouse duties in addition to their everyday household chores. Performing numerous lighthouse and domestic duties groomed Lewis for her eventual appointment as the official lighthouse keeper of Lime Rock and set her down the path to becoming a renowned rescuer. Lewis was an expert oarswoman and had developed exceptional boat-maneuvering skills from making countless trips back and forth between the island and the mainland to transport supplies and her four siblings. Lewis's first rescue occurred in 1854 when she was just twelve years old. Lewis came to the aid of four men whose small sailboat had capsized. But it was the 1869 rescue of Sergeant Adams and Private McLaughlin of Fort Adams that made her famous. Because Lewis saved these two men from drowning in the midst of a squall, she was deemed the Grace Darling of America, after Grace Darling, the famed English lighthouse keeper's daughter who helped save several people from a shipwreck in 1838. For her bravery, Lewis was awarded a silver medal from the Life Saving Benevolent Association of New York and presented with a new boat by the citizens of Newport. She was featured on the cover of Harper's Weekly magazine, becoming the only lighthouse keeper ever to receive such a distinction. Lewis received numerous other awards throughout her life, including the Gold Lifesaving Medal (awarded to an individual who attempts rescue at the peril of his or her own life) and the congressionally awarded American Cross of Honor. Ida Wilson Lewis's career ended only when she died at the Lime Rock Light Station on October 24, 1911, at the age of 69. In 1924, the Rhode Island legislature renamed Lime Rock to the Ida Lewis Rock. The Lighthouse Service then officially changed the light station's name to the Ida Lewis Lighthouse, the only time a lighthouse has been renamed for a keeper. The lighthouse was converted to a yacht club in 1928 and is still known as the Ida Lewis Yacht Club. Many of Ida Wilson Lewis's personal items, including her Gold Lifesaving Medal, were bequeathed to the Newport Historical Society following her death. And as for that sheep she saved? In 1877, a sheep jumped from the wharf during a gale. Three men attempted to rescue the sheep, but when their boat met with trouble, Lewis rescued all four. Adapted from the National Archives, "Ida Wilson Lewis, Lighthouse Keeper and Fearless Federal Worker" Which of the following would be most relevant to add to the third paragraph?

[ "more information about Lewis's skills", "a description of Lime Rock", "more examples of Lewis's rescues" ]

0

social studies

grade-5

identify-facts-and-opinions

Which sentence states a fact?

[ "The Vikings carried out their raids in a swift, vicious fashion.", "The Vikings came from what are now the countries of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway." ]

1

social studies

grade-8

the-civil-war-bull-run-to-the-emancipation-proclamation

Union armies often lacked information about the local territory when they marched through a Southern state like Virginia. Which of the following people would most likely give information that was both trustworthy and up-to-date to the Union army?

[ "a Confederate soldier who had been captured several months before", "a wealthy slaveholder who had spent his entire life in Virginia", "an enslaved person who had spent her entire life in Virginia", "a northern army officer who had once visited Virginia as a child" ]

2

language arts

grade-3

distinguish-facts-from-opinions

Which sentence states a fact?

[ "People who moved to California for gold were greedy.", "The California Gold Rush began after gold was discovered in 1848." ]

1

language arts

kindergarten

choose-the-lowercase-letter-that-matches-c-k-o-p-s-u-v-w-x-z

Pick the lowercase letter that matches. W

[ "j", "w", "u" ]

1

language arts

grade-8

are-the-modifiers-used-correctly

Which sentence is correct?

[ "**Commuting to his office downtown**, Emmett was so engrossed with the crossword puzzle that he almost missed his bus stop.", "**Commuting to his office downtown**, the crossword puzzle kept Emmett so engrossed that he almost missed his bus stop." ]

0

social studies

grade-8

identify-primary-and-secondary-sources

Imagine that you are a historian who wants to learn more about the experiences of women during the Great Depression of the 1930s. You find the source described below. Read the description of the source. Then complete the sentence below. The biography Dorothea Lange: A Life Beyond Limits describes the experience of a photographer who took pictures of women during the Great Depression. It was written by the historian Linda Gordon in 2009. Complete the sentence. In this case, the biography is a ___ source because it ___.

[ "primary . . . was written during the Great Depression by a person who lived during the Great Depression", "secondary . . . was written by a historian after the Great Depression" ]

1

language arts

grade-2

complete-the-sentence-with-a-three-letter-consonant-blend-word

Which word makes more sense in the sentence? I dropped a tiny ___ on the floor, and now it's lost.

[ "stream", "screw" ]

1

language arts

grade-4

use-the-progressive-verb-tenses

Complete the sentence with the correct helping verb. Isaac couldn't hear you earlier because he ___ listening to music.

[ "is", "was" ]

1

language arts

grade-11

use-words-as-clues-to-the-meanings-of-greek-and-latin-roots

The word biology contains the root logy. What does the root logy mean?

[ "look at or observe", "the study of something", "shape", "earth or rock" ]

1

social studies

grade-4

costs-and-benefits

Shannon is deciding whether to plant crocuses or a birch tree in her backyard. She wants to make her backyard more beautiful. But she also wants to leave space for doing fun things. Suppose Shannon decides to plant the birch tree. Which result would be a cost?

[ "Shannon will get to look at the birch tree. She thinks it will look more beautiful than the crocuses would have looked.", "The birch tree will use up more space than the crocuses would have used up." ]

1

language arts

grade-6

determine-the-meaning-of-idioms-from-context-set-2

What is the meaning of **bite the bullet**? Justine didn't want to write the book report, but she decided to **bite the bullet** and start it anyway.

[ "to do something unpleasant but necessary", "to become very angry" ]

0

language arts

grade-8

what-does-the-punctuation-suggest

What does the following sentence suggest? According to law, foods that have been produced and processed according to certain government standards are allowed to bear the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Organic label.

[ "Only certain foods are allowed to bear the USDA Organic label.", "All foods are allowed to bear the USDA Organic label." ]

0

language arts

grade-9

use-greek-and-latin-roots-as-clues-to-the-meanings-of-words

The root **greg** means "group". What does the word **segregate** mean?

[ "to separate or isolate from others", "to take off the schedule for discussion at a later time", "to distribute in an efficient way" ]

0

language arts

grade-9

are-the-modifiers-used-correctly

Which sentence is correct?

[ "Mr. and Mrs. Logan donated some used clothing **that they no longer need** to the thrift store.", "Mr. and Mrs. Logan donated some used clothing to the thrift store **that they no longer need**." ]

0

language arts

grade-8

use-thesaurus-entries

Look at this thesaurus entry: **verdict** Part of speech: "noun" Definition: a decision on a disputed issue Synonyms: conclusion, decision, judgment, opinion, ruling, sentence Who might make a **verdict**?

[ "a judge", "a shopper" ]

0

language arts

grade-4

identify-the-meaning-of-idioms-and-adages-set-2

What is the meaning of **salt of the earth**?

[ "a person with hidden potential or ability", "a very good person" ]

1

language arts

grade-5

formatting-and-capitalizing-titles

Which sentence is correct?

[ "Maya learned the entire song \"Make New Friends but Keep the Old\".", "Maya learned the entire song \"Make New Friends but Keep the Old.\"" ]

1

language arts

grade-8

describe-the-difference-between-related-words

What is the difference between a cut and an incision?

[ "a cut is more purposeful", "an incision is more precise" ]

1

language arts

grade-8

is-the-sentence-declarative-interrogative-imperative-or-exclamatory

What kind of sentence is this? Who started the rumor about the cafeteria serving cotton candy and ice cream for lunch?

[ "declarative", "exclamatory", "interrogative" ]

2

language arts

grade-9

classify-figures-of-speech-euphemism-hyperbole-oxymoron-paradox

Which figure of speech is used in this text? This movie is so predictable that I'm likely to **die of boredom** if I keep watching it.

[ "paradox", "hyperbole" ]

1

language arts

grade-6

interpret-figures-of-speech

What does the **verbal irony** in this text suggest? "This is the best day of my life," Mr. Garcia mumbled after his car broke down on the way to an important job interview.

[ "Mr. Garcia was having a bad day.", "Mr. Garcia liked fixing cars." ]

0

language arts

grade-8

determine-the-themes-of-short-stories

Select the quotation from the story that most strongly suggests that the theme is **It's often better to do a good job on something simple than attempt too many things at once**.

[ "\"\"I'm going to make my grandmother's red velvet cupcakes, topped with cream cheese frosting and cinnamon,\" Liza replied.\"", "\"In spite of all these adventurous touches, his cupcakes turned out lopsided and goopy, and the frosting tasted strongly like licorice.\"" ]

1

language arts

grade-3

is-the-sentence-a-statement-question-command-or-exclamation

What kind of sentence is this? Why did Hazel sigh so loudly?

[ "an exclamation", "a question" ]

1

language arts

grade-6

compare-two-texts-with-different-genres

Read the following text from a novel. This excerpt is about Aladdin. He excitedly pulled more figs and dates out of his pockets and put them in a chipped bowl. And then, from the sash that held up his pants, he pulled fresh almonds and smoked pistachios . . . and from somewhere under his scrap of a shirt, cashews. ""Aladdin!"" His mother admonished him, but she was trying not to chuckle. "I did it for "you", Mom. You deserve a treat. You never get anything for "you"rself." "Oh, Aladdin, I don't need anything. Except you," she said, taking him in her arms and holding him tightly against her. "Mom," Aladdin whispered into her robes. "I've "seen" you give me the biggest part of whatever we have to eat. It's not fair. I just want to take care of you." From Liz Braswell, "A Whole New World: A Twisted Tale". Copyright 2015 by Disney Enterprises The previous text suggested that Aladdin treated his mother poorly. How does this novel build on or challenge that idea?

[ "It explains why Aladdin resented his mother.", "It shows how Aladdin treated his mother lovingly." ]

1

language arts

grade-8

analogies

Complete the analogy. staple is to fasten as knife is to

[ "cut", "sharp", "draw" ]

0

language arts

grade-9

use-the-correct-foreign-expression

Complete the text with the correct foreign expression. "We should take advantage of this beautiful evening by dining ___," Mr. Hall said to his wife.

[ "al fresco", "à la carte" ]

0

language arts

grade-3

determine-the-meaning-of-a-word-with-a-suffix-review

What does **enjoyable** mean?

[ "able to be enjoyed", "the action of enjoying" ]

0

language arts

grade-12

transitions-with-conjunctive-adverbs

Complete the text with the better adverbial conjunction. During her campaign for class president, Rose struggled to address the competing concerns of students who came from different social groups. ___, school politics were hardly her forte, but she'd never been one to walk away from a challenge.

[ "Consequently", "Admittedly" ]

1

language arts

grade-9

what-does-the-punctuation-suggest

What does the following sentence suggest? Unfortunately, all the wedding rings in Gwen's store that are made of pure gold are above my price range.

[ "Only some of the wedding rings in Gwen's store are above my price range.", "All the wedding rings in Gwen's store are above my price range." ]

0

social studies

grade-5

the-american-revolution-new-british-taxes

In the 1760s, many colonists made a living by shipping products into or out of the colonies illegally. What were these colonists called?

[ "customs officers", "artisans", "minutemen", "smugglers" ]

3

social studies

grade-4

costs-and-benefits

Erica is deciding whether to bake cranberry muffins or bran muffins. She wants the muffins to be tasty. But she also wants to make a lot of muffins. Suppose Erica decides to bake cranberry muffins. Which result would be a cost?

[ "Erica will get to eat cranberry muffins. She thinks cranberry muffins are tastier than bran muffins.", "Erica will give up some muffins. She could have made more bran muffins than cranberry muffins." ]

1

language arts

grade-6

use-coordinating-conjunctions

Complete the sentence with the best conjunction. The audience couldn't hear Tori, ___ she moved closer to the microphone.

[ "so", "or" ]

0

social studies

grade-8

identify-primary-and-secondary-sources

Imagine that you are a historian who wants to learn more about the fall of the Roman Empire in the 400s CE. You find the source described below. Read the description of the source. Then complete the sentence below. The historian Edward Gibbon wrote the book The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire in 1776 CE. Complete the sentence. In this case, the book is a ___ source because it ___.

[ "primary . . . is a firsthand account of the fall of the Roman Empire", "secondary . . . was written by a historian after the fall of the Roman Empire" ]

1

language arts

grade-9

suggest-appropriate-revisions

Read the following excerpt from a student essay. How can the writer best improve his or her **organization**? In the 1800s, egrets were hunted in the United States for their long white plumes (feathers). As a result, the birds were nearly wiped out completely. Thankfully, conservation measures were put in place, and the birds were protected. In fact, in recent years, egrets have expanded their range northward, moving beyond their original habitat in the American South. The egret is a large white bird that lives near marshes, lakes, ponds, and other wetland areas.

[ "by providing the description of egrets when they are first introduced", "by removing the sentence about the egrets' expanded range" ]

0

language arts

grade-10

interpret-figures-of-speech

What does the **euphemism** in this text suggest? "Thank you for your work over the years," Mrs. Olsen said to her gardener. "As of next week, however, your services will no longer be required."

[ "The gardener is being fired.", "The gardener is retiring." ]

0

language arts

grade-1

which-word-is-not-like-the-others

Which word is not like the others?

[ "snow", "rain", "time", "sun" ]

2

language arts

kindergarten

find-the-action-verb

Find the verb. A verb shows an action.

[ "sing", "song" ]

0

language arts

grade-6

which-sentence-matches-the-definition

Which sentence uses this meaning of **dove**? **dove** "noun" a small bird related to pigeons

[ "Joey tested the temperature of the water with his foot and then **dove** in.", "For many centuries, the **dove** has been seen as a symbol of peace." ]

1

social studies

grade-5

understand-overall-supply-and-demand

Last year, 50,000 people lived in the city of Booneville. But since then, 8,000 people have moved away. What probably happened to the overall supply of houses for sale in Booneville?

[ "The supply probably went up.", "The supply probably went down." ]

0

language arts

grade-6

determine-the-meaning-of-idioms-from-context-set-1

What is the meaning of **below the belt**? Francesca felt Samuel's teasing was really **below the belt**, and she couldn't help but cry.

[ "on hold", "unfair and overly mean" ]

1

language arts

grade-8

are-the-modifiers-used-correctly

Which sentence is correct?

[ "**Lost in thought**, the announcement about flying over the Grand Canyon went unheard, and Jayce neglected to look out the plane window.", "**Lost in thought**, Jayce missed the announcement about flying over the Grand Canyon, and he neglected to look out the plane window." ]

1

language arts

grade-12

choose-the-word-whose-connotation-and-denotation-best-match-the-sentence

Complete the sentence with the word that best fits the overall meaning and tone. Mr. Navarro relied on his gut feeling, or ___, when choosing candidates to mentor.

[ "aptitude", "intuition" ]

1

language arts

grade-12

use-greek-and-latin-roots-as-clues-to-the-meanings-of-words

The root **min** means "small". What does the word **minuet** mean?

[ "a game of chance played for money", "a dance involving short, dainty steps", "an instrument in the woodwind family" ]

1

language arts

grade-7

determine-the-authors-point-of-view

Read the text. Of all my hobbies, puttering around in my vegetable garden is my favorite. My friends joke that I treat my plants like they are my children. So, when I won a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Switzerland, I was hesitant to leave my beloved baby veggies at home alone. Who would sing lullabies to the carrots? Who would know that the tomatoes needed exactly seven minutes of watering, not a second more or less? I needn't have worried; the folks from Petunia's Garden Keepers treated my plants like they were their own. When I returned, my green beans were flourishing and there wasn't a single squash bug to be found on my zucchini. I daresay my plants actually missed the attentive and affectionate crew from Petunia's when I returned. Now I finally feel comfortable traveling and am already looking into a trip to Mexico next spring. Which sentence best summarizes the author's point of view about Petunia's Garden Keepers?

[ "The garden service features a team that carefully tends to plants in their care, making it easy to feel confident in their level of service.", "Although the garden service features a hardworking team, there is no substitute for the loving care given by the owner of a garden." ]

0

language arts

grade-6

identify-the-authors-purpose

Read the text. Place four eggs in a large saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover the eggs by one inch. Slowly bring the water to a boil over medium heat. As soon as the water begins to boil, remove the pan from the burner. Cover it and let the eggs sit for about ten minutes. Then, drain the water from the pan. You will notice, though, that a hot hard-boiled egg is not easy to peel. To cool the eggs, rinse them with cold water. Then, when you're ready to peel an egg, gently tap it on the counter until the shell cracks. Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?

[ "to teach readers how to make hard-boiled eggs", "to convince readers that making hard-boiled eggs is easy" ]

0

language arts

grade-7

is-it-a-complete-sentence-or-a-fragment

Which is a complete sentence?

[ "For breakfast, this restaurant serves eggs with biscuits and gravy.", "In the midst of ski season, a gigantic avalanche." ]

0

language arts

grade-6

identify-plurals-singular-possessives-and-plural-possessives

What is the word in bold? **Mice** have poor eyesight but keen senses of hearing and smell.

[ "a plural possessive noun", "a plural noun" ]

1

social studies

grade-6

the-qin-empire

Read the passage about Qin law. Then answer the question below. Shang Yang wrote many new laws for the Qin state. Some of these laws organized people into groups of five or ten families. Laws required these groups to spy on one another's activities and to report their neighbors' crimes. If neighbors reported crimes to the government right away, they would usually not be punished for their neighbors' crimes. But if people failed to report their neighbor's crime, they would be punished harshly. Based on the information above, why did Qin rulers make laws that required people to spy on one another?

[ "These laws kept people from committing crimes.", "The Qin government wanted to pardon people for committing crimes.", "These laws encouraged people to work harder.", "They hoped that neighbors would write their own laws and not bother the Qin government." ]

0

social studies

grade-2

sitting-bull

Complete the sentence. The Lakota moved from place to place to hunt ___.

[ "camels", "zebras", "alligators", "bison" ]

3

language arts

grade-3

use-time-order-words

Complete the text with the best word. , I stored my shorts and summer shirts in the basement. Today, I am searching for my winter clothing.

[ "Yesterday", "Tomorrow", "Tonight" ]

0

social studies

grade-5

costs-and-benefits

Destiny is deciding whether to plant begonias or a birch tree in her backyard. She wants to make her backyard more beautiful. But she also wants to leave space for doing fun things. Suppose Destiny decides to plant the birch tree. Which result would be a cost?

[ "Destiny will get to look at the birch tree. She thinks it will look more beautiful than the begonias would have looked.", "The birch tree will use up more space than the begonias would have used up." ]

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social studies

grade-5

the-washington-monument

People started building the Washington Monument in 1848. Work was finished in 1884. How many years did it take for the Washington Monument to be built?

[ "21 years", "36 years", "48 years", "84 years" ]

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language arts

grade-6

identify-plurals-singular-possessives-and-plural-possessives

What is the word in bold? When the movie "Shrek" was first released in 2001, it was well received. **Critics'** reviews were enthusiastic and full of praise.

[ "a plural noun", "a plural possessive noun" ]

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social studies

grade-5

federal-government

Where is the federal government centered?

[ "in New York City", "in Washington, D.C.", "in Los Angeles, California", "in Chicago, Illinois" ]

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language arts

grade-5

is-the-sentence-simple-compound-or-complex

Which is a **compound sentence**?

[ "Henry Bacon's design of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., won him a gold medal from the American Institute of Architects.", "The rumor will fade away in time, and you won't even remember it." ]

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