Review for DA 2

(1) I was ten years old. (2) At that time, my grandmother moved into my family’s house.

What is the best way to combine sentences 1 and 2?

• By ten years old, my grandmother moved into my family’s house.
• When I was ten years old, my grandmother moved into my family’s house.
• I was ten years old, my grandmother moved into my family’s house.
• I was ten years old at that time my grandmother moved into my family’s house.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which transition is the BEST transition to add at the beginning of sentence 16?

(12) As if the physical benefits weren’t enough, participating in martial arts also helps kids develop strong mental focus. (13) Classes usually begin with breathing exercises and a time of silence to help clear the mind. (14) By engaging in these activities, students learn how to train their minds to be calm and alert.

(15) Developing strong mental focus helps participants respond to an instructor’s commands and helps participants sense when to adjust their form. (16) Instructors teach students how to focus their energy so they can kick and punch with more power and accuracy. (17) Having strong mental focus helps students defeat their opponents during a match.

• Additionally

• As a result

• Later

• In other words

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

(23) Living in a bus has presented a few questions, especially during the hot Texas summers. (24) “We’re basically in a metal box,” Natalie explained. (25) Even with an air conditioner, the midday heat is brutal. (26) But since Mike works during the day and Natalie is a full-time nursing student, they are usually able to avoid being home during the hottest hours of the day, at least for now.

Katy wants to use a more appropriate word than questions in sentence 23. Which of these could best replace the word questions?

• challenges

• curiosities

• landmarks

• points

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CCSS.L.3.1C

(11) One night Maggie woke from a sound sleep to hear the unmistakable crash of an angry sea. (12) She knew that a big storm was brewing. (13) It hadn’t rained for weeks. (14) Maggie glanced out her window so that she might feel comforted by the steady glow of the lighthouse lamp. (15) But on this night no friendly light shone through the darkness. (16) The lamp had gone out! (17) Where was Captain Frank? (18) In this storm, how would the sailors know where to go to avoid the sharp rocks on the shoreline?

Deena has included an extraneous sentence in the fourth paragraph (sentences 11–18). Which sentence should Deena delete from this paragraph?

• Sentence 12

• Sentence 13

• Sentence 15

• Sentence 16

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

(29) They have also expressed concern about the current middle school schedule. (30) Its lack of flexibility means that there isn’t much time for working with students who need extra help. (31) For example, I try to follow the lessons in math class, but sometimes have trouble grasping new concepts. (32) Mrs. Hollister tries to help me, but once they understand, the rest of the class, she has to move on with the lesson. (33) During a flex period, I could return to her room and get more instruction. (34) In time, my math grade would probably improve, and both my teacher and I would feel better.

The meaning of sentence 29 is unclear. What is the BEST change to make in this sentence to improve its clarity?

• Change They to Some teachers

• Change expressed to shared

• Change concern to worry

• Change the current middle school schedules to it

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

(6) As one half of the animal’s brain enters a sleep state, the other half of the animal’s brain stays alert.

What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 6?

• One half of the animal’s brain enters a sleep state, the other half of the brain stays alert.

• As one half of the animal’s brain enters a sleep state, the other half stays alert.

• One half of the animal’s brain enters a sleep state, or the other half of the animal’s brain stays alert.

• As one half of the animal’s brain enters a sleep state, there is the other alert half of the animal’s brain.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

(11) The projects students chose were as diverse as the classes that selected them. (12) One class chose to implement a recycling program in the cafeteria. (13) A second class had the highest scores on the midyear science exam. (14) Another class painted a beautiful mural on one of the walls in the school’s entryway. (15) Our class took over the garden that had been planted near the front doors the previous year.

Ari has included an extraneous sentence in the third paragraph (sentences 11–15). Which sentence should be deleted from this paragraph?

• Sentence 12

• Sentence 13

• Sentence 14

• Sentence 15

The boss tries to help the customer, but once they are ready the others, she has to move on with business.

What is the most effective way to combine in the sentences?

• The boss tries to help the customer and move on with business for the other customers who are ready.

• The boss tries to help the other customers, who are ready, then she has to move on with business.

• The boss tries to help me, but once the other customers are ready, she has to move on with business.

• The boss tries to help the customer, once the other customers are ready, she has to move on with business.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

What change should be made in this sentence?
Darion took his test, and he makes a good grade.

• Change good to well
• Change makes to maked
• Change makes to made
• Make no change

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which transition word or phrase could BEST be added to the beginning of sentence

13 to connect paragraph 2 to paragraph 3

(8) Of the four species of venomous snakes, the coral snake is the most deadly. (9) Many people believe it’s the rattlesnake, but it’s not the rattlesnake, it’s the coral snake. (10) Luckily, it is also the easiest to identify due to its bright coloration. (11) These snakes are usually fairly small, about ten to twelve inches in length, with bands of black, red, and yellow. (12) There are other species that look similar, but if you see that the red and yellow bands are side by side, you’ll know that the snake you’ve encountered is definitely a coral snake.

(13) Because they are so small, it is difficult for them to bite (14) They don’t strike, or spring, like rattlesnakes, and they don’t have fangs. (15) The places they are most likely to bite are the areas between your fingers or your toes. (16) So, always be careful when you are walking barefoot or when you’re reaching into a patch of weeds to find something. (17) There’s an old saying you can remember to help you identify coral snakes, “Red and yellow kill a fellow.”

• Then,

• Certainly,

• Fortunately,

• And it’s a good thing,

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5