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Finish the second sentence. My older brother is the funniest person I know. For instance,

• he's often crying and unhappy.

• he recently became afraid of his own shadow.

• he can make our mother laugh just by rolling his eyes.

• I often feel myself longing for sleep when he speaks.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Choose the correct sentence goes before the following sentence. ____________. Nonetheless, Gregg and Deborah found themselves paddling around the fountain's shallow pool.

• Greg and Deborah desperately wished to swim in the public garden's fountain.

• The public garden's rules clearly stated that visitors were not allowed to swim in the fountain.

• Greg and Deborah wore their swimsuits to the public gardens.

• Greg and Deborah were always rebellious.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Choose the correct sentence goes before the following sentence. ____________. Consequently, I was late to the surprise party.

• I love surprise parties.

• I'm always on time.

• I missed the bus.

• I left an hour early.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Finish the second sentence. My neighbor, Ms. Ramirez, is a little goofy. Indeed, she

• often leads me a hammer or wrench when I need it.

• insists on decorating her house with silly signs on Groundhog Day.

• sometimes lets her dog into our yard.

• usually comes home late.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following sentences uses the word "meanwhile" correctly?

• I quickly ran to the store for more napkins. Meanwhile, "I'll be back!" I shouted, to my unconcerned guests as I hurried out the door.

• I met my grandfather at the station. Meanwhile, I had really missed him.

• My cousin often sleepwalks. Meanwhile, she thinks it is because of her realistic dreams.

• The mayor supported building a new swimming pool. Meanwhile, the town's citizens opposed the plan.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following sentences uses the word "simultaneously" correctly?

• I had breakfast and simultaneously had dinner afterwards.

• "I feel simultaneously," she announced, "so I can't stay for dinner."

• The acrobat simultaneously juggled three balls and hula-hooped.

• Simultaneously, he ate the candy. Then, he had a toothache.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Finish the last sentence. Anwita and I are a lot alike. Anwita enjoys learning about the solar system. Similarly,

• I enjoy studying the stars.

• I dislike the dark.

• Anwita goes to bed early.

• I'm vegetarian.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Finish the sentence. Ronnie walked to the grocery store despite

• wearing very sensible walking shoes.

• desperately needing more bananas.

• planning to cook dinner later that day.

• the threat of rain.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Finish the last sentence. Katrina should run for her city council. She is passionate about her city. Moreover,

• she doesn't like hard work.

• she is well known and liked by her neighbors.

• Anwita goes to bed early.she is timid and dislikes crowds.

• she is often misinformed.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Finish the last sentence. Bees are an important part of our ecosystem and are truly invaluable. In sum,

• I have more questions about bees.

• let me tell you more about bees.

• we should work to protect bees.

• let's continue exploring how bees buzz.

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CCSS.W.6.1E

CCSS.W.6.2F