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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: There are many reasons people find clowns scary.
People often think of the creepy clowns they've seen on movies such as "It."
There have been some bad clowns in the news lately.
Their face paint hides their true identity.
Clowns make fun balloon animals.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Dora the explorer is an educational show for kids.
She has a really cute monkey named Boots.
Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools.
Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.
She usually stops Swiper from swiping.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Elephants are very intelligent animals.
Elephants can recognize their reflections in mirrors.
An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years.
Elephants tear off branches of trees to use as fly swatters.
Elephants have been seen keeping vigil over their deadly companions.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.
He runs away when you sweep the floor.
He sleeps all day long.
He jumps every time the doorbell rings.
He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.
People like professional football players make a lot of money.
The pros live the good life.
Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.
All of us can be professional athletes.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Schools should eliminate summer vacation.
Students will learn more and forget less if they have school all year.
It costs too much money for school buildings to remain empty in the summer months.
Year-round school can better prepare students for year-round work in the adult world.
During summer classes, the school should be air-conditioned.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy treat.
It tastes really good.
Candy contains high amounts of sugar.
You can find many artificial additives in candy.
Eating too much candy can give you cavities.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
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