"Public U a bargin" - Keystone Practice

Read the sentence from the passage.

"Even with the 14-percent increase, our tuition remains the lowest among our peer public institutions around the country."

Which definition of institutions is the same as is used in the passage?

• organizations devoted to education

• fundamental parts of a culture

• established laws or rules

• buildings devoted to charitable work

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence from the passage contains an opinion?

• "...$1.7 million more of tuition revenue was directed to need-based financial aid."

• "This increase in financial aid complements our already robust commitment..."

• "...our students receive about $2,700 on average in grant aid..."

• "Those who cannot afford to pay it get a discount or pay nothing."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which word is a synonym for magnitude?

• preservation

• conviction

• splendor

• enormity

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Based on information in the passage, how do reduced tuition costs relate to a better community?

• Those who attend college earn more money, which will produce increased tax revenue for services that benefit everyone.

• Those who pay less tuition have more money left over for savings accounts.

• Those who use financial aid will have less money later to spend on local activities.

• Those who attend college move to a different city to find a job, which will decrease the population in the college community.

Based on information in the passage, what conclusion can be made about the University of Washington?

• The university wants to support the economy by spending money.

• The university wants to attract more students so it can increase profits.

• The university knows the importance of offering an education to as many people as possible.

• The university tries to provide as many classes as possible so students can graduate early.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How is repeating the notion that public universities are a bargain effective as a persuasive technique?

• It provides the reader with a balanced presentation.

• It helps the reader understand the statistics cited.

• It keeps the reader focused on the central argument.

• It gives the reader additional information to consider.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which characteristic most clearly defines the passage as nonfiction rather than fiction?

• the thematic message

• the use of active verbs

• the first person pronouns

• the use of evidence as support

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5