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Part A Which conclusion about Columbia is BEST supported by the information in “America as a Woman”?

• A. She symbolizes the political power of American women.
• B. She endures as a symbol of the ideal American qualities.
• C. She has increased in significance over time in America.
• D. She is the preferred personification of modern America.

Part B Which detail from the passage BEST supports the answer in Part A?

• A. “But long before we imagined our country as a man with white hair and a long silver beard, America A. “But long before we imagined our country as a man with white hair and a long silver beard, America was considering a woman.
• B. “The New-York Historical Society asserts that ‘although she often bore arms or displayed a warrior’s persona, Columbia’s instincts were usually protective or defensive, rather than aggressive.’ ”
• C. “The two female personifications had been almost interchangeable in appearance throughout the nineteenth century, which is why the Statue of Liberty was designed to look like Columbia.”
• D. “While we don’t see Columbia at twenty-first-century parades, her image is firmly entrenched in our culture.”

Which characteristic of Columbia is BEST supported by historical facts in “America as a Woman” and reinforced through description in the poem?

• A. She is a guardian of fairness and freedom.
• B. She is a defender and symbol of women’s rights.
• C. She is a motivator for those who are disenchanted.
• D. She is a refuge for those who are weary.

Read the paragraph from a student’s argumentative essay. Americans today are increasingly reluctant to leave home without their smartphones. Having access to digital information while on the go has made smartphones a critical necessity for many people in everyday life. These days, people use their mobile devices for everything from accessing maps to shopping, scheduling appointments, researching on the Internet, and communicating with peers on social media. However, despite the useful nature of smartphones, people are just using those things way too much. Which revision of the underlined clause BEST maintains the formal style of the paragraph?

• A. people all over are really utilizing their mobile devices quite a bit.
• B. lots of people take this mobile device usage to super-high levels.
• C. people are becoming excessively reliant on these mobile devices.
• D. a bunch of people fail to put decent limits on using these mobile devices.

Read the paragraph from a student’s report. 1Though California’s Sierra Nevada range is the site of America’s most well-known gold rush, the first significant gold strike in America occurred near Dahlonega, Georgia, in the late 1820s. 2According to one legend, Benjamin Parks, a farmer and hunter, accidentally found the first gold nugget while traveling with a friend. 3He picked up what he initially thought was a rock, but upon closer examination, he realized it was gold. 4Word quickly spread that gold had been discovered. 5_______________________ thousands of people flocked to the area, hoping to make the same profitable discovery. Which transitional word or phrase should be placed at the beginning of sentence 5 to BEST clarify the relationship between ideas?

• A. Nevertheless,
• B. As a result,
• C. In the same way,
• D. Although this may be true,

Read the paragraph from a student’s draft of a narrative. 1I’ll never forget the day my family and I hiked nearly thirty minutes through brushy terrain on a humid afternoon to reach the campsite for our annual summer camping trip. 2As everyone started to settle into the campsite, my stomach sank as I suddenly realized something that would surely make me an unpopular camper. 3I remembered that I had left a box of graham crackers, chocolate bars, and marshmallows at home. 4Unfortunately, in my excitement to get the best seat in the car for the upcoming trip, I forgot the box. 5I prepared myself for everyone’s reaction once they knew that I had left the most important camping supplies at home. Read the sentence. I had purposely placed the box of supplies near the front door so that I wouldn’t forget it. Where should the sentence be placed to maintain a logical sequence of events in the narrative?

• A. after sentence 1
• B. after sentence 2
• C. after sentence 3
• D. after sentence 4

A student needs to answer the following research question for a science project: What are the advantages of implementing a renewable energy plan? The student took notes from various sources for the research project. Choose the note that BEST answers the student’s research question.

• A. Many people are still dependent upon sources of energy that are not renewable, such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas.
• B. Renewable energy sources have lasting benefits, but the initial setup of renewable energy technology is typically more expensive than traditional energy sources.
• C. Research shows that nonrenewable energy sources can be harmful to the environment and have been proven to emit greenhouse gases and other pollutants.
• D. Renewable energy sources, such as sunshine and wind, can meet current energy needs and are naturally replenished.

A student is writing an essay about how desalination of salt water can produce fresh water for human consumption. Which source would be the MOST credible and relevant to use for the essay?

• A. a chapter in a textbook that explains the process in which ocean water is converted into drinking water
• B. a chart from a government website that shows the percentage of Earth that is covered by oceans
• C. a journal article that explains the process of removing soaps and oils from water systems in Georgia
• D. a community newsletter that provides the schedule for replacing coastal city water supply lines