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What do the following lines from "The Road Not Taken" mean?
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, 

• The speaker thinks both paths are equally good.
• The speaker is only one person and cannot go down two roads at the same time.
• The speaker would rather travel with someone, so they could each explore a path.
• The speaker regrets not taking the other road at the start.

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What is an "inference"? 

• a comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as"
• an exaggeration
• the repetition of beginning consonant sounds 
• a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

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When Mr. White says, " For God's sake don't let it in," we can reasonably infer that

• Mr. White is afraid of what his son might look like coming back from the dead.
• Mr. White really doesn't want his son to be alive again.
• Mr. White is afraid Herbert is seeking revenge on his parents.
• Mr. White thinks the company is coming back for their money.

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What is Molly looking for when she is looking for a place to cross the river?

• a place where there are no leeches

• a canoe, a rowboat, or another small boat

• bull rushes that she can fashion into a homemade raft

• a spot where the water is shallow and flowing slowly

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What would happen to the memories Jonas received if he were to be released?

• They would go back to the Giver

• They could go to the community and cause chaos

• They will go to the people in the community and cause great joy

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Rubin dug frantically through his backpack. It has to be here, he thought. How many times had his mother told him not to take his iPod to school. He searched his locker again without much hope. He knew he was in trouble. What inference can you make about Rubin?

• He is looking for his homework
• He is looking for his iPod
• He often gets in trouble
• He is looking for his lunch

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For Naomi, what event demonstrates her feelings towards Zach at the beginning of the novel?

• stealing Cap's shoes

• launching a spitball at Cap

• putting a dead bird in Cap's locker

• nominating Cap for eighth grade president

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Reasoning is __________________.

• A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem.

• Scientific data that supports the claim

• Explains why and how the evidence actually connects and supports the claim.

• Empirical Evidence

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My bestie, Annie

You finally made it! I always knew you will be accepted. St. Morris High School is the best school in our town! I hope you can achieve your dream. I also hope this is the beginning of your bright future. Good luck.

Your best friend,

Mona

What has Annie done?

• Accepted in favorite school

• Win a competition

• Join a contest

• Graduated from school

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Which piece of evidence BEST supports this claim:

Not having a father in the home can cause young boys to become violent young men.

• 20% of professional boxers grew up without fathers in the home.

• I knew a guy named Mike who grew up without a father and he was suspended from school five times for stealing.

• 26 of the 27 worst mass shooters in American history were boys who grew up without fathers.

• According to MSNBC, 75% of homeless men grew up without fathers.

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