Read the following paragraph: In today’s society students battle many things on social media. Schools should teach students how to manage their social media content as early as middle school. This would help students understand influencer and social media culture, while also engaging students in a topic that interests them. However, there are so many people who believe that social media should be ignored and banned in school. Many adults believe that students simply should not be allowed on social media, so teaching students how to manage their time and content on social media could be a forgone conclusion but that should not stand. Which sentence could be added to the paragraph as a main claim?

Schools should develop an elective course that teaches students about social media.

There would be no benefit to an elective course on social media.

An elective course about social media would be fun!

Adults should not ignore the need to have elective course about social media.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

Christina left on time, but her bus was late.

When I woke up, I saw the snow fall.

Jazmin needed to buy greens, beans, potatoes, and tomatoes from the grocery store.

The artist filled her sketchbook with beautiful, detailed artwork.

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

We enjoyed the clean, crisp smell of the mountain air.

Audrey has an intelligent gifted mind.

The shy awkward teenager felt nervous about his first date.

We saw several large apples on the young tree.

Read the following sentence: At first, the kids at Sky Zone only jumped around. By the end of the day, all of the kids were springing up and down. What does the word “spring” convey that the word “jump” does not?

It conveys a stronger degree of jumping.

It conveys the temperature of the room.

Read the following sentence: Getting a job in high school is good because it makes students better prepared for life after high school and promotes responsibility. The clause “Getting a job in high school is good” is much too vague. Which of the following would be an appropriate replacement for the above clause without changing the meaning?

Students should get a job in high school

Getting a job in high school is essential

All students should have at least one job

Read the following sentence: “It’s not that I did not like both sports. It was just hard to keep a thumb on both sports at the same time.” What does the phrase “to keep a thumb on both sports” mean?

To be meaningfully active in both sports

Read the following poem: Autumn I saw its universal beauty But it runs away and retreats Moving summer into the past, I felt its determination With a meek, hesitant voice, Requesting entitled space Demanding nothing Ushering in newness and starts It wakes us up, fights for us Without the boxing gloves To save itself It wakes us up. How does the underlined line BEST contribute to the meaning of the poem?

It describes how Autumn affects the speaker.

It describes how a person wakes up the speaker.

It describes how the speaker prefers Autumn over other seasons.

It describes how the poet’s best friend is a person named Autumn.

Read the following poem: Autumn I saw its universal beauty But it runs away and retreats Moving summer into the past, I felt its determination With a meek, hesitant voice, Requesting entitled space Demanding nothing Ushering in newness and starts It wakes us up, fights for us Without the boxing gloves To save itself It wakes us up. How does the speaker feel about Autumn?

Autumn is comforting and strong.

Autumn is cruel and frightening.

Read the following poem: Autumn I saw its universal beauty But it runs away and retreats Moving summer into the past, I felt its determination With a meek, hesitant voice, Requesting entitled space Demanding nothing Ushering in newness and starts It wakes us up, fights for us Without the boxing gloves To save itself It wakes us up. What common theme of autumn does the poem show?

Autumn is the time for new relationships.

Autumn is the time for the end of school.

Autumn is the time for leaves to fall.

Autumn is the time for fighting.

Read the following poem: Autumn I saw its universal beauty But it runs away and retreats Moving summer into the past, I felt its determination With a meek, hesitant voice, Requesting entitled space Demanding nothing Ushering in newness and starts It wakes us up, fights for us Without the boxing gloves To save itself It wakes us up. What does the narrator mean by the line, “It wakes us up?”

Autumn wakes people up in the morning.

Read the following poem: Autumn I saw its universal beauty But it runs away and retreats Moving summer into the past, I felt its determination With a meek, hesitant voice, Requesting entitled space Demanding nothing Ushering in newness and starts It wakes us up, fights for us Without the boxing gloves To save itself It wakes us up. How does the first-person perspective in the poem reinforce the idea that Autumn is a person?

It gives the impression that the speaker is personally experiencing autumn as an actual being.

It is told from the perspective of autumn, which proves that it is an actual being.

It allows the reader to get into autumn's mind and experience what it experiences.

It is omniscient, which means that it knows everything, so autumn must be an actual being.

Read the following the following excerpt from "The Dinner Party" by Mona Gardner: "The American does not join in the argument but watches the other guests. As he looks, he sees a strange expression come over the face of the hostess. She is staring straight ahead, her muscles contracting slightly. With a slight gesture she summons the native boy standing behind her chair and whispers to him. The boy’s eyes widen: he quickly leaves the room. Of the guests, none except the American notices this or sees the boy place a bowl of milk on the veranda just outside the open doors. The American comes to with a start. In India, milk in a bowl means only one thing—bait for a snake. He realizes there must be a cobra in the room. He looks up at the rafters—the likeliest place—but they are bare. Three corners of the room are empty, and in the fourth the servants are waiting to serve the next course. There is only one place left—under the table." Which of the following events caused the American to look for a cobra in the room?

The boy leaves a bowl of milk outside the door.

The servants were waiting in the corner.

The American simply has good instincts.

Read the following the following excerpt from "The Dinner Party" by Mona Gardner: His first impulse is to jump back and warn the others, but he knows the commotion would frighten the cobra into striking. He speaks quickly, the tone of his voice so arresting that it sobers everyone. Which of the following events caused the American to look for a cobra in the room? “I want to know just what control everyone at this table has. I will count to three hundred—that’s five minutes—and not one of you is to move a muscle. Those who move will forfeit fifty rupees. Ready!” Which statement explains why the American "wants to know just what control" the table members have?

He wants to see if the colonel's statement is true.

He wants to challenge everyone at the table.

He wants to see if the cobra will show up.

He wants to prevent the cobra from getting upset.

Read the following the following excerpt from "The Dinner Party" by Mona Gardner: The twenty people sit like stone images while he counts. He is saying “. . . two hundred and eighty. . .” when, out of the corner of his eye, he sees the cobra emerge and make for the bowl of milk. Screams ring out as he jumps to slam the veranda doors safely shut. “You were right, Colonel!” the host exclaims. “A man has just shown us an example of perfect control.” “Just a minute,” the American says, turning to his hostess. “Mrs. Wynnes, how did you know that cobra was in the room?” A faint smile lights up the woman’s face as she replies: “Because it was crawling across my foot.” How does Mrs. Wynnes actions shape the conclusion of the story?

Mrs. Wynnes' silence as the snake crawled across her foot proved that women have as much nerve control her men.

Mrs. Wynnes' faint smile caused the snake to appear in front of everyone.

Mrs. Wynnes' faint smile caused the snake to crawl across her foot.

Mrs. Wynnes' scream as the snake crawled across her foot proved that women have as much nerve control her men.

Which excerpt from the passage BEST supports the idea that women have as much "nerve control" as men?

"A faint smile lights up the woman’s face as she replies: “Because it was crawling across my foot.”

"His first impulse is to jump back and warn the others, but he knows the commotion would frighten the cobra into striking."

"He speaks quickly, the tone of his voice so arresting that it sobers everyone."

"Screams ring out as he jumps to slam the veranda doors safely shut."

Read the following sentence: Charlie reigned victoriously over his bullies. What does the underlined word mean?

It means that Charlie conquered his bullies.

It means that Charlie was bullied.

It means that Charlie is happy for his bullies.

It means that Charlie lost to his bullies.

Which of these BEST describes the effect created by the italicized, parenthetical stage directions within the lines of the play?

They show what the characters are doing and thinking.

They foreshadow what will happen next in the play.

They constantly keep the events of the plot moving.

They give set and costume details.

Which is the best way to rewrite this sentence? The liter of water is in the refrigerator that is cool and thirst-quenching.

The liter of cool and thirst-quenching water is in the refrigerator.

The cool and thirst-quenching liter is in the water refrigerator.

The liter of water is in the cool and thirst-quenching refrigerator.

The refrigerator is cool and thirst-quenching that is the liter of water.

Read the following excerpt from "Tansen's Gift": Once, long ago, lived a great emperor called Akbar. His kingdom spanned all of northern India, and he lived in a red sandstone palace along a craggy ridge, which came to be called Fatehpur Sikri. Not far from the palace lived a small boy named Tansen. As a child, Tansen would venture into the mangrove forests with his friends, and much to their delight, he would expertly imitate the sounds of the birds in the treetops. As Tansen grew older, his father brought many tutors to the house, hoping his son might learn to read and write. But Tansen was not interested. He wanted only to sing, and his voice was so tender to all who heard it that they stopped what they were doing to listen to its passion. What is the author's purpose of starting the passage off this way?

to give a general description of Tansen and his gift of singing

to give a general description of the setting

to introduce the beginning of the passage

to establish the story in a major way

Read the following excerpt from "Tansen's Gift": One day, while hunting in a nearby forest, Emperor Akbar spotted a Bengal tiger, whose reddish-orange fur stood out against the tall, green blades of grass. Its narrow black stripes were as dark and angry as its eyes. The enraged, ferocious tiger tried to escape its attackers. Its strong, powerful jaw opened to display its large, sharp teeth. The emperor’s men tried in despair to capture it but were intimidated by its sharp talons that ripped repeatedly through the empty air. The men were about to fling a net over this beautiful, wild creature when they stopped and cocked their heads to hear a faint, enchanting sound in the distance. Even the tiger seemed soothed by the melody and soon calmed. He lay down upon the tall grass, as if in a trance. The emperor gestured to his men to remain silent. He pointed to the lazy tiger. It had rolled to its side, showing its creamy white stomach. The tiger looked gentle, no longer threatening What effect does the tiger's reaction to Tansen's singing having on the development of the text?

it demonstrates the power of Tansen's singing

it provides the Emperor an animal

it helps Tansen gain confidence in his singing gift

it demonstrates how nature overcomes humans

Read the following excerpt from "Tansen's Gift": One morning, they approached the emperor, voicing doubts about the beauty of Tansen’s music. They suggested that if he was indeed as good as they had heard, he should sing Deepak Raga for the court — if this song was sung to perfection, it was said that lamps would alight, and the singer’s body would be consumed by fire and turn to ash. The emperor faced a dilemma: if he dismissed his other advisers’ proposals, they would spread rumors of his weakness; if he accepted their suggestion, it could forever destroy the beauty of Tansen’s gift. Nevertheless, Emperor Akbar approached Tansen and ordered that he sing Deepak Raga. Tansen protested, but the emperor held up his hand, silencing Tansen’s protests, and told him that he must accept the challenge. What does the passage reveal about Emperor Akbar?

It shows that Akbar values his reputation over Tansen.

It shows that Akbar values Tansen over his reputation.

It shows that Tansen is ready to take on a challenge.

It shows that Tansen is arrogant about his singing talents.

Which detail from the passage best supports the idea that Tansen is clever?

"At last, he saw how he could be saved. Perhaps someone could accompany him by singing Megh Raga, which would bring the rain…"

"As Tansen grew older, his father brought many tutors to the house, hoping his son might learn to read and write."

"His compelling voice drifted between the boughs of the trees like a gentle wind into the ears and hearts of its listeners."

"Tansen's glory spread faster than the fiery power of Deepak Raga. Accounts of Tansen swiftly spread down the valleys and across the hilltops to other kingdoms."

Read the following excerpt from "Tansen's Gift": Rupa grew nervous. Her voice was but a whisper. She looked worriedly at Tansen. His voice had grown red like the sandstone of the palace and dripped with sweat. It drenched his clothes and made a puddle around him. Rupa gathered her courage and began to sing Megh Raga. Her voice grew stronger as she sang, and it soared through the thick, warm air, over the rooftops to the sky above, which darkened. Heavy, gray clouds swelled. Then the rains came, their cool drops refreshing the audience, filling the fountains, and awakening the drooping flowers. After reading the remainder of the passage, which of the following sentences BEST describes the main theme of the text?

Music is a powerful gift and tool.

Jealousy destroys close friendships.

Music is how people show one another love.

Animals can communicate with humans through song.

Choose the BEST sentence to help the reader visualize the setting of the passage.

"His kingdom spanned all of northern India, and he lived in a red sandstone palace along a craggy ridge, which came to be called Fatehpur Sikri."

"The enraged, ferocious tiger tried to escape its attackers. Its strong, powerful jaw opened to display its large, sharp teeth."

"As Tansen grew older, his father brought many tutors to the house, hoping his son might learn to read and write."

"One day, while hunting in a nearby forest, Emperor Akbar spotted a Bengal tiger, whose reddish-orange fur stood out against the tall, green blades of grass."

Which of the following sentences contains vivid details or sensory language?

Riding the parachute was like winning the lottery over and over again, and I felt tingly and energetic all over.

The parachute ride made me feel happy.

Once I was on the parachute ride, I began to feel energetic.

I felt happy as rode the parachute.

Which of the following BEST describes the effect created by the italicized, parenthetical stage directions within the lines of a play?

They are showing what the characters are doing or thinking.

They give details for set and costume design.

They foreshadow what will happen next in the play.

They constantly keep the action of the plot moving forward.

Read the following passage: Can't get that new song out of your head? You've probably got an earworm. According to scientist Elizabeth Margulis, an earworm "tends to be this little fragment, often a bit of the chorus of the song, that just plays and replays like it's stuck on loop in your head." The quirky YouTube hit "What Does the Fox Say?" by Ylvis and The Baha Men's "Who Let the Dogs Out?" are just a couple tunes known to spawn earworms, according to Margulis. Choose the sentence that would BEST serve as the thesis statement.

Ear warms are extremely common and describe the lingering sensation of song that just won't leave your head.

I am about to tell you all about ear warms.

Ear worms get stuck in your head.

Read the following passage: With so many digital clocks around, learning to read an analog clock can seem like, well, a waste of time. After all, you already have a lot to learn—algebra, the Constitution, how cells work. Why bother learning something you don’t truly need? Which sentence MOST effectively follows from and supports the argument in the paragraph?

Although reading analog clocks is important, it is not necessary; that time could be spent learning other, more essential things.

Not everything that is taught in school needs to have a practical value.

Personally, I enjoy reading analog clocks.

Although some might disagree, but analog clock reading should be taught in school.

Collective CPC Reviews (for GMAS Rev) Quiz

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which words can help the reader identify the story’s point of view?

that, there, was

cars, blue, as

she, her, hers

we, your, his

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which restatement explains what engrossed means in this sentence from the passage?
**Marnie wanted to do well on her math quiz in the morning, but she was too engrossed with her 'for you page' to stop.**

Marnie was so inattentive with Tiktok that she did not study for her math quiz.

Marnie was so absorbed with Tiktok that she did not study for her math quiz.

Marnie was so disgusted with Tiktok that she did not study for her math quiz.

Marnie was so amazed with Tiktok that she did not study for her math quiz.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How does a story’s third-person point of view affect the overall text?

It helps readers understand the actions and feelings of the narrator.

It helps readers understand the actions and feelings of one character.

It helps readers understand that there are three characters.

It helps readers understand the actions and feelings of multiple characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the following sentence:
Ethan was excited to hear about the radio station being shorthanded since he was looking for a job in journalism.
When Ethan heard that the radio station was “shorthanded,” it meant…

that the radio station is in need of more workers

that everyone who works at the radio station has short arms and small hands

that the radio station does not have enough listeners

that the radio station is in need of more equipment

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom “dying to go” mean in the following sentence?
When Beyoncé announced her latest world tour, Tara screamed because she has been dying to go see Beyoncé in concert for years!

scared to go

thinking about going

Wanting very much to go

delaying go

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the following poem titled “We Real Cool” by Gwndeolyn Brooks:
The Pool Players.
        Seven at the Golden Shovel.
            We real cool. We
            Left school. We
            Lurk late. We
            Strike straight. We
            Sing sin. We
            Thin gin. We
            Jazz June. We
            Die soon.
Which of the following identifies the theme of the poem?

A carefree lifestyle can have dire consequences.

It is important to control the image other people have of you.

As long as you have a reliable group of friends, nothing else matters.

Your youth should be a time for fun, not responsibilities.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the following poem titled “We Real Cool” by Gwndeolyn Brooks:
The Pool Players.
        Seven at the Golden Shovel.
            We real cool. We
            Left school. We
            Lurk late. We
            Strike straight. We
            Sing sin. We
            Thin gin. We
            Jazz June. We
            Die soon.
Which sentence first FORESHADOWS the idea that something negative will happen to the speaker and their friends?

"We real cool."

"We lurk late."

"We sing sin."

"We die soon."

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.4

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the following paragraph from Hope’s draft of an argumentative essay:
Having a summer job helps teach teens responsibility. The act of committing to a schedule and organizing personal and professional duties around a job’s schedule is good practice for adulthood. When teens get summer jobs, it also allows them to understand the value of earning, saving, and spending money. Most teens spend way too much money on snacks, clothes, and frivolous activities that are not good investments of their earnings. Not only will teens with summer jobs learn more about money, but they will also learn how to balance their money responsibly by balancing what they need versus what they want.
Which of the following sentences should be removed because it does NOT support the main argument of the essay?

"Not only will teens with summer jobs learn more about money, but they will also learn how to balance their money responsibly by balancing what they need versus what they want."

"Having a summer job helps teach teens responsibility."

"Most teens spend way too much money on snacks, clothes, and frivolous activities that are not good investments of their earnings."

"The act of committing to a schedule and organizing personal and professional duties around a job’s schedule is good practice for adulthood."

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Read the following paragraph from Hope’s draft of an argumentative essay:
Having a summer job helps teach teens responsibility. The act of committing to a schedule and organizing personal and professional duties around a job’s schedule is good practice for adulthood. When teens get summer jobs, it also allows them to understand the value of earning, saving, and spending money. Most teens spend way too much money on snacks, clothes, and frivolous activities that are not good investments of their earnings. Not only will teens with summer jobs learn more about money, but they will also learn how to manage their money responsibly by balancing what they need versus what they want.
Select the sentence that should be included in a summary of the text.

"Not only will teens with summer jobs learn more about money, but they will also learn how to balance their money responsibly by balancing what they need versus what they want."

"Having a summer job helps teach teens responsibility."

"Most teens spend way too much money on snacks, clothes, and frivolous activities that are not good investments of their earnings."

"The act of committing to a schedule and organizing personal and professional duties around a job’s schedule is good practice for adulthood."

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

You are writing an essay in support of HCCMS putting on a seventh grade dance. Which introductory sentence is written in formal style?

Y'all need to let us have a seventh grade dance!

Wouldn't you like to give students the opportunity to have a seventh grade dance?

We deserve the opportunity to learn and have fun with our peers in a school setting.

Seventh grade students deserve the opportunity to learn alongside their peers as well as have fun in a school setting.

Collective CPC Reviews (for GMAS Rev)

62 questions

Which words can help the reader identify the story’s point of view?

Which restatement explains what engrossed means in this sentence from the passage?
**Marnie wanted to do well on her math quiz in the morning, but she was too engrossed with her 'for you page' to stop.**

How does a story’s third-person point of view affect the overall text?

Read the following sentence:
Ethan was excited to hear about the radio station being shorthanded since he was looking for a job in journalism.
When Ethan heard that the radio station was “shorthanded,” it meant…

What does the idiom “dying to go” mean in the following sentence?
When Beyoncé announced her latest world tour, Tara screamed because she has been dying to go see Beyoncé in concert for years!

You are writing an essay in support of HCCMS putting on a seventh grade dance. Which introductory sentence is written in formal style?

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Collective CPC Reviews (for GMAS Rev)

62 questions

Which words can help the reader identify the story’s point of view?

Which restatement explains what engrossed means in this sentence from the passage?Marnie wanted to do well on her math quiz in the morning, but she was too engrossed with her 'for you page' to stop.

How does a story’s third-person point of view affect the overall text?

Read the following sentence:Ethan was excited to hear about the radio station being shorthanded since he was looking for a job in journalism.When Ethan heard that the radio station was “shorthanded,” it meant…

What does the idiom “dying to go” mean in the following sentence?When Beyoncé announced her latest world tour, Tara screamed because she has been dying to go see Beyoncé in concert for years!

Read the following poem titled “We Real Cool” by Gwndeolyn Brooks: The Pool Players. Seven at the Golden Shovel. We real cool. We Left school. We Lurk late. We Strike straight. We Sing sin. We Thin gin. We Jazz June. We Die soon.Which of the following identifies the theme of the poem?

You are writing an essay in support of HCCMS putting on a seventh grade dance. Which introductory sentence is written in formal style?

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Which restatement explains what engrossed means in this sentence from the passage?
**Marnie wanted to do well on her math quiz in the morning, but she was too engrossed with her 'for you page' to stop.**

Read the following sentence:
Ethan was excited to hear about the radio station being shorthanded since he was looking for a job in journalism.
When Ethan heard that the radio station was “shorthanded,” it meant…

What does the idiom “dying to go” mean in the following sentence?
When Beyoncé announced her latest world tour, Tara screamed because she has been dying to go see Beyoncé in concert for years!

Read the following poem titled “We Real Cool” by Gwndeolyn Brooks:
The Pool Players.
Seven at the Golden Shovel.
We real cool. We
Left school. We
Lurk late. We
Strike straight. We
Sing sin. We
Thin gin. We
Jazz June. We
Die soon.
Which of the following identifies the theme of the poem?