Letter to the Museum

What is the main purpose of Emily’s letter to the museum?

• To suggest creating an online exhibit during renovations

• To complain about the inconvenience of the museum being closed

• To encourage the museum to permanently reopen its frontier exhibit

• To share her family’s history and interest in local museums

Answer explanation

Emily's letter primarily suggests creating an online exhibit during the museum's renovations, allowing continued engagement with the community despite the physical closure.

Which sentence in the first paragraph (sentences 1-5) repeats information and should be removed?

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 5

Answer explanation

Sentence 4 repeats information already presented in Sentence 2, making it redundant. Removing it improves clarity without losing essential content.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What is the most effective transition word to begin sentence 10?

• Therefore

• Additionally

• However

• Meanwhile

Answer explanation

The word 'However' is the most effective transition for sentence 10 as it indicates a contrast or exception to the previous statements, enhancing the flow and clarity of the argument.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Combine sentences 13 and 14 into a clear and effective single sentence.

Answer explanation

To combine sentences 13 and 14 effectively, identify the main ideas and use a conjunction or a semicolon to link them, ensuring clarity and coherence in the new sentence.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which sentence would most effectively replace sentence 15 to close Emily’s letter?

• Thank you for considering this idea to ensure the community stays connected to our local history.

• I look forward to visiting the museum once renovations are complete and the exhibits are better than ever.

• Your museum is very important to my family, and I know others feel the same way.

• I am confident that creating an online exhibit would help everyone stay informed and entertained.

Answer explanation

The correct choice emphasizes gratitude and highlights the importance of community connection to local history, effectively closing Emily's letter with a positive and inclusive tone.

A closing sentence can restate the main idea or be a __________ of all the ideas in the paragraph.

• fact

• fiction

• summary

• supporting detail

Answer explanation

A closing sentence can effectively summarize the main ideas presented in the paragraph, making 'summary' the correct choice. It encapsulates the key points rather than presenting new information, unlike 'fact' or 'fiction'.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

when writing describes a series of events in the sequence that they happen.

• chronological order

• describing a process

• pros and cons

• compare and contrast

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'describing a process' because it refers to explaining events in the order they occur, which aligns with the definition of chronological order. Both terms emphasize sequence, but 'describing a process' is more specific.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5