In Sync STAAR Eng II

J.T. would like to add the following sentence to the first paragraph (sentences 1–6).

Students from around the world are also part of musical marching groups.

Where is the most effective place to insert this sentence?

• After sentence 1

• After sentence 2

• After sentence 4

• After sentence 5

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

J.T. wants to use a more appropriate transition in sentence 11. Which of the following can best replace Furthermore in this sentence?

• For example

• In conclusion

• Overall

• Instead

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 15?

• A misstep by just one student and a flaw is created that is visible in the perfectly coordinated display.

• A misstep by just one student creates a visible flaw in the perfectly coordinated display.

• A misstep by just one student creates a flaw in the perfectly coordinated display, the flaw is visible.

• A misstep by just one student creates a visible flaw that can be seen in the perfectly coordinated display.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

J.T. has included an extraneous sentence in his paper. Which of these sentences should be deleted from this paper?

• Sentence 9

• Sentence 13

• Sentence 18

• Sentence 20

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Mimi wants to conclude her essay by motivating her readers to take action. Which of the following statements should she insert after sentence 29 to accomplish this goal?

• The future of our planet depends on people like you doing away with a terrible threat—plastic water bottles.

• We should make the decision today to be smart about our finances and responsible with our planet by opting for reusable water bottles.

• Think of how much you can help the fish in our lakes, rivers, and oceans by avoiding bottled water.

• Choose reusable water bottles, and watch your savings grow.