NWEA MAP Reading Practice Flashcard

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Appoints In the United States government, the cabinet consists of the vice president and fifteen secretaries who are responsible for various parts of the government. Although the president appoints the secretaries, they must be approved by a vote in the Senate. Each member of the cabinet advises the president. These people are trusted with important tasks and with helping to make decisions. Cabinet members meet regularly with the president to discuss issues.

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chooses

Answer explanation

The word 'appoints' means to choose someone for a position. In this context, the president chooses the secretaries for the cabinet, making 'chooses' the correct synonym.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4

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from Be a Friend Cheer the youth who's bravely trying, Pity him who's sadly sighing; Just a little labor spend On the duties of a friend. Be a friend. The pay is bigger (Though not written by a figure) Than is earned by people clever In what's merely self-endeavor. You'll have friends instead of neighbors For the profits of your labors; You'll be richer in the end Than a prince, if you're a friend. Which theme is developed in the excerpt?

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Friendship leads to great rewards.

Answer explanation

The excerpt emphasizes that being a friend brings greater rewards than self-serving endeavors, suggesting that true friendship enriches one's life more than material wealth, thus highlighting the theme that friendship leads to great rewards.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Which line from the poem best supports the theme? Options: "Pity him who's sadly sighing;" (Line 2), "Just a little labor spend" (Line 3), "Than is earned by people clever" (Line 7), "You'll be richer in the end" (Line 11)

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"You'll be richer in the end" (Line 11)

Answer explanation

The line "You'll be richer in the end" (Line 11) encapsulates the theme of the poem, emphasizing that the true wealth gained from friendship surpasses material gains, highlighting the value of being a supportive friend.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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Aesthetic sense (as used in paragraph [4] of Anne of Green Gables)

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an appreciation of beauty

Answer explanation

In paragraph [4], 'aesthetic sense' refers to Marilla's lack of appreciation for beauty, as she dismisses Anne's colorful decorations. Thus, the correct choice is 'an appreciation of beauty', highlighting the contrast between Anne and Marilla.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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Phrase that helps determine the meaning of the word notorious in the passage about raccoons.

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their bad reputation

Answer explanation

The phrase 'their bad reputation' helps determine the meaning of 'notorious' as it indicates that raccoons are known for causing problems, which aligns with the negative connotation of being notorious.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4