Exit Slip (5.3B/5.11C)

(22) The Frio River Treetop is closer to home. It is located near Leakey, Texas?

What is the correct way to write sentence 22?

• The Frio River Treetop is closer. To home, it is located near Leakey, Texas.

• The Frio River Treetop is closer to home. It is located near Leakey, Texas.

• The Frio River Treetop is closer to home as a result it is located, near Leakey, Texas.

• No change is needed.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is "The Frio River Treetop is closer to home. It is located near Leakey, Texas." This option maintains proper sentence structure and clarity, making it the best choice.

(6) During a school trip, Rowan and Aubree visited a massive building that is the largest capitol building in the country. It looks pink because it is made from sunset-red granite.

What is the correct way to write sentence 6?

• During a school trip, Rowan and Aubree visited a massive building that is the largest capitol building in the country. And looks pink because it is made from sunset-red granite.

• During a school trip, Rowan and Aubree visited a massive building that is the largest capitol building in the country and looks pink that is because it is made from sunset-red granite.

• During a school trip, Rowan and Aubree visited a massive building that is the largest capitol building in the country, and it looks pink. Because it is made from sunset-red granite.

• During a school trip, Rowan and Aubree visited a massive building that is the largest capitol building in the country. It looks pink because it is made from sunset-red granite.

Answer explanation

The correct choice maintains the original structure and clarity of the sentence. It correctly uses a period to separate the two independent clauses, making it grammatically accurate.

What is the best way to rewrite these sentences? Lilly was great at math. Lilly was not very good at writing. 
(a)  

• Lilly was great at math, but she was not very good at writing. 

• Lilly was great at math but she was not. Very good at writing. 

• Lilly was great at math. But not good at writing. 

• Lilly was great at math but she was not very good at writing. 

Answer explanation

The best choice combines both sentences using 'but' to contrast Sarah's strengths in math and weaknesses in writing, maintaining clarity and flow: 'Sarah was great at math, but she was not very good at writing.'

What type of clue is being used in the sentence: "Aubree is very punctual, so she is always on time for meetings."?

• Definition

• Example

• Antonym

• Synonym

Answer explanation

The clue used is a synonym, as it provides a word with a similar meaning to help identify the answer. This type of clue aids in understanding the concept by relating it to another familiar term.

During a class presentation, Rowan used the word 'inaudible' and explained it as 'could not be heard by the audience.' What type of clue is being used?

• Definition

• Example

• Antonym

• Synonym

Answer explanation

The clue provided is a definition, as it explains the meaning of a term directly. Definitions clarify what a word or concept is, distinguishing it from examples, antonyms, or synonyms.

Emeri couldn’t see the school building; it was shrouded by smoke and dust.

What does the word shrouded mean?

• covered

• ruined

• bounced

• invisible

Answer explanation

The word 'shrouded' means covered, as it describes how smoke and dust obscured Tristin's view of the school building. The other options do not accurately convey this meaning.

During a geography class, David and Aubree learned that the continents are slowly drifting apart. Since they are not stationary, North and South America will one day separate entirely.

What does stationary mean?

• Paper to write letters with

• Staying in one place

• Land

• Melting quickly

Answer explanation

The term 'stationary' means 'staying in one place.' In the context of the question, it indicates that the continents are not fixed and are gradually moving apart.

Rowan was feeling apprehensive about the camping trip. She had never slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?

What does the word apprehensive mean in the sentence?

• worried

• angry

• excited

• in pain

Answer explanation

In the sentence, Mara's feelings of apprehension indicate she is worried about the camping trip, particularly about the possibility of encountering bears or mountain lions. Thus, the correct meaning of 'apprehensive' is 'worried'.

Emeri and Kyla are depleting their supply of art materials. Someday there will not be any left.

What does depleting mean?

• using up

• adding to

• creating

• saving up

Answer explanation

The term 'depleting' means 'using up' resources. In the context of the question, it indicates that we are consuming the Earth's oil reserves, leading to their eventual exhaustion.

The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told Mrs. Emeri about his day at school.

What does garrulous mean?

• Quiet

• Secretive

• Talkative

• Exhausted

Answer explanation

The word 'garrulous' describes someone who is excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters. In the context, the boy is rambling on about his day, indicating he is talkative, making 'Talkative' the correct choice.