Mastery Prep

What information mainly does the following quotation convey? “In study after study, of composers, basketball players, fiction writers, ice skaters, concert pianists, chess players, master criminals, and what have you, this number comes up again and again. Of course, this doesn’t address why some people get more out of their practice sessions than others do. But no one has yet found a case in which true world-class expertise was accomplished in less time.”

• All people get the same results out of their practice sessions.

• Ice skaters can achieve mastery more quickly than chess players.

• Criminals are true masters.

• The time required for mastery is consistent across a wide variety of skills.

• Sometimes true world-class expertise can be achieved in fewer than ten thousand hours.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main theme of the passage about 'Mastery Prep'?

• A) The importance of practice in achieving mastery

• B) The role of talent in success

• C) The impact of environment on learning

• D) The significance of competition in skill development

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage on 'Mastery Prep'?

• A) Encouraging

• B) Pessimistic

• C) Indifferent

• D) Critical

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the term 'Mastery Prep' imply in the context of the passage?

• A) Preparing for exams

• B) Achieving a high level of skill

• C) Learning new hobbies

• D) Competing in sports

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the context of 'Mastery Prep', which of the following is essential for success?

• A) Natural talent

• B) Consistent practice

• C) Financial resources

• D) Social connections

What literary device is primarily used in the passage about 'Mastery Prep'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Hyperbole

• D) Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which sentence structure is predominantly used in the 'Mastery Prep' passage?

• A) Simple sentences

• B) Compound sentences

• C) Complex sentences

• D) Compound-complex sentences

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the primary purpose of the 'Mastery Prep' passage?

• A) To inform

• B) To entertain

• C) To persuade

• D) To criticize

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which word best describes the author's attitude towards 'Mastery Prep'?

• A) Skeptical

• B) Supportive

• C) Neutral

• D) Hostile

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is the effect of repetition in the 'Mastery Prep' passage?

• A) It emphasizes key points

• B) It confuses the reader

• C) It adds humor

• D) It creates suspense

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2