Pick the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word.

To tend a garden

• plan

• dig in

• remove

• care for

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Pick the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word.

A stationary train

• motionless

• speeding

• paper

• passenger

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Pick the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word.

To be punctual

• on time

• late

• tardy

• absent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Please read the following passage:

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About 5,000 years ago, the Egyptian invention of papyrus, paper like material made from an aquatic plant of the same name, revolutionized writing. The tall aquatic reed that produced the paper originated in Egypt and grew abundantly along the banks of the Nile River. Reaching heights from 11 to 25 feet, papyrus was fully utilized by ancient Egyptians. Thick stems of the plant were bound together for rafts. Its outer bark was woven into cloth, mats, shoes, and sails. Inside its thick stems was the spongelike, woody pith material that became paper. Egyptians sliced this pith into thin strips and placed them side by side in layers. The layers were then beaten to create thin sheets which were sun-dried, polished, and perfect for writing. The sheets of papyrus were glued together to form long scrolls that could be rolled for storage. Thousands of ancient papyri have been discovered and carefully excavated during archaeological digs in Egypt. It is believed the warm, dry climate of this country allowed these precious documents to survive.

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Which of the following choices does not describe papyrus?

• an aquatic plant

• a short reed like plant

• a paper like material to write on

• a plant used to make sails and cloth

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

Please read the following passage:

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About 5,000 years ago, the Egyptian invention of papyrus, paper like material made from an aquatic plant of the same name, revolutionized writing. The tall aquatic reed that produced the paper originated in Egypt and grew abundantly along the banks of the Nile River. Reaching heights from 11 to 25 feet, papyrus was fully utilized by ancient Egyptians. Thick stems of the plant were bound together for rafts. Its outer bark was woven into cloth, mats, shoes, and sails. Inside its thick stems was the spongelike, woody pith material that became paper. Egyptians sliced this pith into thin strips and placed them side by side in layers. The layers were then beaten to create thin sheets which were sun-dried, polished, and perfect for writing. The sheets of papyrus were glued together to form long scrolls that could be rolled for storage. Thousands of ancient papyri have been discovered and carefully excavated during archaeological digs in Egypt. It is believed the warm, dry climate of this country allowed these precious documents to survive.

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Based on the passage, ancient papyrus documents have survived because they were:

• well-preserved by the Egyptians

• excavated carefully

• in a warm, dry climate

• glued together

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

Please read the following passage:

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About 5,000 years ago, the Egyptian invention of papyrus, paper like material made from an aquatic plant of the same name, revolutionized writing. The tall aquatic reed that produced the paper originated in Egypt and grew abundantly along the banks of the Nile River. Reaching heights from 11 to 25 feet, papyrus was fully utilized by ancient Egyptians. Thick stems of the plant were bound together for rafts. Its outer bark was woven into cloth, mats, shoes, and sails. Inside its thick stems was the spongelike, woody pith material that became paper. Egyptians sliced this pith into thin strips and placed them side by side in layers. The layers were then beaten to create thin sheets which were sun-dried, polished, and perfect for writing. The sheets of papyrus were glued together to form long scrolls that could be rolled for storage. Thousands of ancient papyri have been discovered and carefully excavated during archaeological digs in Egypt. It is believed the warm, dry climate of this country allowed these precious documents to survive.

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Who would most likely excavate ancient documents?

• a meteorologist

• a biologist

• a psychologist

• an archaeologist

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Choose the word that is misspelled. If none of the words are misspelled, select "No mistakes."

• practic

• faint

• barrier

• seasons

• No mistakes

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

Choose the word that is misspelled. If none of the words are misspelled, select "No mistakes."

• cracker

• removeable

• seriously

• addresses

• No mistakes

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

Choose the word that is misspelled. If none of the words are misspelled, select "No mistakes."

• measure

• daughter

• orchard

• imform

• No mistakes

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Select which phrase has a capitalization error. If there are no errors, choose "No mistakes."

• Today our Teacher announced that

• Mayor Anderson would be coming to

• speak to our class next week.

• No mistakes

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A