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Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier were papermakers, but they had been interested in flying for many years. One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea. He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney.Soon afterwards, the brothers conducted an experiment. They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once, the bag rose to the ceiling. After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air. Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.

Which sentence in this article provides text evidence for the inference that the Montgolfier brothers used hot air to lift their balloon?

• Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper.

• They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once the bag rose to the ceiling.

• On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.

• One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea.

The growth of industry and a wave of immigrants marked [the Gilded Age] in American history. The production of iron and steel rose dramatically, and western resources like lumber, gold, and silver increased the demand for improved transportation. Railroad development boomed as trains moved goods from the resource-rich West to the East. Steel and oil were in great demand. All this industry produced a lot of wealth for a number of businessmen like John D. Rockefeller (in oil) and Andrew Carnegie (in steel).

Source: AmericasLibrary.Gov

Which sentence from the passage supports the following inference:

Western states made a lot of money from their natural resources during the Gilded Age.

• The growth of industry and a wave of immigrants marked [the Gilded Age] in American history.

• The production of iron and steel rose dramatically, and western resources like lumber, gold, and silver increased the demand for improved transportation.

• Railroad development boomed as trains moved goods from the resource-rich West to the East.

Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long. 
What can you infer about Macey?

• Macey is mad at her mother.
• Macey does not want glasses.
• Macey is very excited about getting glasses.
• Macey has trouble making decisions.

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Excerpt from: Telemarketing Calls
Are You Getting Telemarketing Calls You Don’t Want?
Here’s How to Stop Them.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched the National Do Not Call Registry to give Americans a choice about getting telemarketing calls at home. According to a recent Harris Interactive poll, 92 percent of people who reported placing a number on the registry said they are receiving fewer calls; a total of 78 percent said they’re getting ‘far fewer calls’ or none at all.
Q: What can the reader infer from paragraph 1?

• The DO NOT CALL Registry costs the government a lot of money.
• The DO NOT CALL Registry has been somewhat successful for its intended purpose.
• The DO NOT CALL Registry should have been implemented years earlier.
• The DO NOT CALL Registry has had no significant impact on telemarketing calls.

Excerpt from: The Great Blue Hole

By: Rebecca Sparling

The poor water circulation inside most blue holes makes them anoxic. This means that oxygen levels are extremely low at certain depths. The unfavorable environment makes it difficult for marine plants and animals to survive, but large numbers of bacteria seem to flourish in these holes. Some divers claim to spot the occasional shark in the deeper parts of the hole where the water is much clearer. Explorers and scientists believe that a series of underwater tunnels might connect the hole to the mainland. The hazards of exploring such a network make this theory difficult to verify.

Q: In this passage the word anoxic means

• to much bacteria

• unfavorable environment

• clear water

• not enough oxygen

Alex shut the lid to his laptop with a loud clap.  Some of the people sitting at the tables near him looked up from their books and gave him annoyed looks.  Alex realized that he had disturbed them and held up his hand apologetically.  The librarian turned toward him and shushed him loudly, perhaps louder than the noise that he had made.  Alex put the laptop in his bag and began walking toward the door.  He held his head down low.
Which of the following choices is evidence that the setting is a library?

• He held his head down low.
• Alex shut the lid to his laptop with a loud clap
• Alex realized that he had disturbed them and held up his hand apologetically. 
• The librarian turned toward him and shushed him loudly, perhaps louder than the noise that he had made.

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, which of the following options is NOT supported by the text:

• Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
• Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
• There are many breeds of dogs.
• Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

As the teacher lectured the class about how important it was to pay attention, Brian found himself staring out the window again. Suddenly, a little boy came up to the window and peeked in. The boy blew a bubble with his gum and it exploded all over his face and the window. Brian began laughing so hard he fell out of his seat. The rest of the class silently stared at him as the teacher walked to his desk.
What can you infer about how the teacher will react?

• She will ignore him and pretend she doesn't see.
• She will laugh at him because he's on the ground.
• She will help him up and give him a piece of gum.
• She will scold Brian for not paying attention in class.

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Danger often appears in the most unexpected places. People usually think of the bathtub as a safe, quiet place. But more accidents occur there than anywhere else in the home. Slips or falls that occur while entering and leaving the tub injure thousands of people every year. Most people think of a baker as having a safe and pleasant job; however, rolling, kneading, and pounding dough causes clouds of flour dust, which can enter the lungs and disable the baker.

What can be inferred from this paragraph?

• The most dangerous place in your house is probably the bathroom

• It is easy to see where danger exists

• baker's jobs are somewhat safer than teachers

• bakers should wear nose plugs

It was a tough day for Cleveland Cavaliers fans. Well, it was confusing. Kyrie Irving got dealt to the Boston Celtics after requesting a trade out of Cleveland last month. Even though things have been strange between Irving and LeBron James, there’s no question how much James respects Irving.That was apparent in his public goodbye to Irving.
Answer the following question: What evidence shows that Kyrie and Lebron are on better speaking terms?

• The evidence that shows that Kyrie and Lebron are on better terms is that Kyrie is being traded.
• The evidence that shows that Kyrie and Lebron are on better terms because things had been strange before and then Kyrie was traded.
• The evidence that shows that Kyrie and Lebron are on better terms is that according to the text Lebron James respected Kyrie Irving by giving him a public goodbye.
• The evidence that shows that Kyrie and Lebron are on speaking terms is that things were strange and now they talk.

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