“The Long and Short of Goals” by Bachelor Keystone Practice

What is the author’s main purpose for using an emotional appeal in the beginning of the passage?

• To argue that goals are achieved through cooperation

• To assert that goals are essential for individual success

• To show that goals can be fulfilled in more than one way

• To prove that goals make the world a better place

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

Which detail from the passage is least essential for understanding the significance of the anecdote about Thien?

• Thien arrived in the United States with the long-term goal of becoming a doctor.

• Thien’s grandmother is a highly respected herbal-medicine doctor in Vietnam.

• Thien attempted to master her new language by learning a few new words each day.

• Thien’s motivation is the realization that her efforts will be rewarded.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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Read the opinion from the passage.

”Becoming an ace student or the captain of your team isn’t something you can do overnight.”

The opinion was used to support which idea?

• Difficult goals should be avoided.

• Vague goals often lead to failure.

• Realistic goals are the most productive.

• Personal goals must be set early in life.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

According to the passage, what is the main reason measurable goals are desirable?

• They allow goal setters to compare their progress with that of another.

• They allow goal setters to strive for results that broaden their capabilities.

• They allow goal setters to know precisely what their targeted outcomes are.

• They allow goal setters to experience a greater sense of challenge in their lives.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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Which sentence from the passage best supports the generalization that “the best goals are ones that you have control over”?

• “Savvy goals are easy to understand and use.”

• “Measurable goals define exactly what you intend to accomplish.”

• “Active goals tell you what specific action you’re taking.”

• “Reachable goals stretch you but still feel within your reach.”

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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How do the bold headings about goals in the final section of the passage relate to the requirements of being a SMART goal?

• The headings provide examples of goals that offer alternative ways to meet the requirements of being a SMART goal.

• The headings provide examples of goals that need clarification based on the requirements of being a SMART goal.

• The headings provide examples of goals that expand on the requirements of being a SMART goal.

• The headings provide examples of goals that satisfy the requirements of being a SMART goal.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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Based on the “Three Ps” described in the passage, which goal is stated in a way that is most likely to be useful?

• Be the best babysitter in my neighborhood.

• Fill out some job applications during my free time.

• Try to quit wasting time in home room for the rest of the school year.

• Write notes for a research paper thirty minutes each night this week.

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CCSS.SL.9-10.4

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Which element of the passage helps develop the author’s inspirational tone?

• Short sentences that summarize important points

• Parentheses to add pertinent information to sentences

• Words that refer to time, such as “month” and “future”

• Personal pronouns, such as “you,” to address the reader

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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