Hines8 - adding or removing sentences

"Leaping lizards!" is an exclamation people sometimes say when they find something surprising or unusual. People seem to think a lizard that can fly is really weird. Actually, in certain parts of the world, these small reptiles can leap then soar so well that they are called "gliding lizards" or even "flying lizards." Gliding lizards live in tropical jungles. They live in countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, and parts of China. They look much like lizards anywhere else in the world. Their skin is colorful, which allows these creatures to blend with their surroundings.

What is the best way for Ashley to add more specific details to the underlined sentence?

• Their skin is a leathery mixture of greens, browns, and blacks that allow these creatures to blend with their surroundings.

• Their unusual skin is green and brown, and this colorful mixture allows these creatures to blend with their surroundings.

• Their skin is so dark that it allows these creatures to blend with their surroundings.

• Their colorful skin allows these creatures to blend with their surroundings.

We have all seen students running down the hall to go to an after-school basketball game or posting fliers for the Eastland Middle School Science Club bake sale. Some students may have even briefly thought, I should do that, but then have gone on with their day. This is why I think it is important to be involved.

Which sentence could Jarius best add after the underlined sentence to clearly communicate his purpose?

• Staying after school means having to make other transportation plans.

• Even if you cannot play basketball, it does not require any skill to go to the game and support the team.

• Some of the food that is sold at bake sales is actually quite tasty, so this is a great fundraiser.

• Many students do not realize what they are missing by not participating in school activities.

Amy is writing an essay about what it takes to be successful. She decides to write about how having a good attitude can lead to success.

Which of the following sentences does not belong in Amy's final draft?

• If you stay positive through a difficult time, you could be rewarded or have "good karma."

• A few months later there was a local contest and it was for "Personality and Ability" awards.

• I love the trophy I got when I played soccer.

• I believe that having a big, bright smile and gleaming personality can help anyone with becoming successful or spreading kindness, but all you really need is a good attitude.

Not all Broadway theaters are located on Broadway. A playhouse must have 500 or more seats to be considered a Broadway theater.

Which sentence should be added after the underlined sentence to provide the best supporting details?

• Theaters that hold between 100 and 499 people are designated Off-Broadway theaters.

• Today theater performances may occur in buildings or even in Central Park.

• Theaters wuth over 1000 seats are sometimes known as auditoriums.

• Today City Hall is used primarily for government work.

Jelani's science teacher asks the students to write about an extraordinary animal. Jelani decides to write about elephants.

Which sentence below does not relate to the topic?

• Since their skin is sensitive, the elephant requires frequent bathing and powdering with dust.

• This keeps the elephant free from parasites and diseases of the skin.

• Many other animals suffer from parasites and disease as well.

• Without a long trunk, the elephant would not be able to bathe itself or keep its skin in a healthy condition.

Joshua's teacher asks the students to write about a class they enjoy in school. Joshua decides to explain why PE is his favorite class.

Which sentence should Joshua delete because it is NOT related to the topic of his paper?

• First of all, an enjoyable educational activity for me is PE because we do many exercises to stay in shape/

• Second of all, in school an enjoyable educational for me is PE because we play many of my favorite sports.

• So that's why I love the fact in PE we're doing different exercises because now I'm starting to lose weight so I can prepare myself to play football in high school.

• We play many of my favorite sports that I enjoy watching and playing.