·       Choose the one that best expresses the idea and makes the statement correct.

·       If you think the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE.”

• A. NO CHANGE

• B. century, as the kingdom

• C. century, when the kingdom

• D. century. The kingdom

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.5.2

·       Choose the one that best expresses the idea and makes the statement correct.

·       If you think the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE.”

• F. NO CHANGE

• G. Benin City, while his brother, Ahruaran

• H. Benin City while his brother, Ahruaran,

• J. Benin City, while his brother, Ahruaran,

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

·       Choose the one that best expresses the idea and makes the statement correct.

·       If you think the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE.”

• A. NO CHANGE D. unprecedented move and he turned

• B. unprecedented move he turned

• C. unprecedented move; he turned

• D. unprecedented move and he turned

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which choice most effectively guides the reader from the preceding paragraph into this new paragraph?

• F. NO CHANGE

• G. With Idia’s guidance and help, Esigie was able to defeat his brother and the Igala, reuniting Benin and securing its role as a regional power.

• H. Esigie’s reliance on his mother’s council stood out in a culture in which women typically played more passive roles.

• J. Idia was reluctant, but eventually she decided to help her son.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

·       Choose the one that best expresses the idea and makes the statement correct.

·       If you think the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE.”

• A. NO CHANGE

• B. the first Queen Mother of Benin, Queen Mother Idia.

• C. who became the first Queen Mother of Benin.

• D. who became the first Queen Mother of Benin as a result of the counsel and support she provided.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

·       Choose the one that best expresses the idea and makes the statement correct.

·       If you think the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE.”

• F. NO CHANGE

• G. hers

• H. themselves

• J. oneself

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

·       Choose the one that best expresses the idea and makes the statement correct.

·       If you think the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE.”

• A. NO CHANGE

• B. undertook

• C. assumed

• D. sat down at

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

·       Choose the one that best expresses the idea and makes the statement correct.

·       If you think the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE.”

• F. NO CHANGE

• G. to cause harm to the country by supernatural means.

• H. to harm the country.

• J. OMIT the underlined portion

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

·       Choose the one that best expresses the idea and makes the statement correct.

·       If you think the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE.”

• A. NO CHANGE

• B. allowed her to live but also by honored

• C. allowing her to live but also honored

• D. allowed her to live but also by honoring

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

·       Choose the one that best expresses the idea and makes the statement correct.

·       If you think the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE.”

• F. NO CHANGE

• G. Queen Mother and bestowing upon her certain political powers.

• H. Queen Mother, and bestowing upon her certain political powers.

• J. Queen Mother bestowing upon her certain political powers.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A