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Read the paragraph: (20) She learned that they were more like humans than people used to think. (21) She watched the chimps playing and she watched the chimp eating and she watched the chimps caring for their young and she watched the chimps making tools. (22) She wrote reports about all the things she saw. (23) Her reports taught the rest of the world how chimps behave.
The writer would like to add a central idea statement to the beginning of the paragraph. Which of these sentences would be the best choice?

• A) While in Africa, she enjoyed the weather.
• B) Over the years, she wrote many letter home.
• C) Now that she was older, she planned to return to England.
• D) While studying the chimps, she discovered many new things about chimps.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Read the following paragraph: (24) In 1977, Dr. Goodall created the Jane Goodall Institute. (25) Its office is located in Silver Spring Maryland. (26) The institute teaches people about chimps. (27) It also teaches people how to save the wild areas where the chimps live. (28) Dr. Goodall doesn't live among the chimps any longer. (29) She still gives speeches and writes about her experiences. (30) She hopes that more people will become interested in these wonderful animals.
The writer would like to add a transition between sentences 28 and 29. Which transition word works the best?

• A ) Then,
• B ) While,
• C) First ,
• D) However,

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

(1)One day at school I invited my friend over to spend the night. (2) Next, I ask my football coach if I could have the day off. (3) My friend and I will have a wonderful time. What transition word could BEST be added to the beginning of sentence 3?

• First

• Suddenly

• Lastly

• Once

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

(1)One of the zoo goers favorite to view is the blankets in the chimp's enclosure.  (2)The keepers  use them to keep the chimps engaged and to encourage the expression of natural behaviors.  
I need a topic sentence for this paragraph.  Which sentence could come just before sentence 1 and help open this paragraph? 

• The chimps at the Houston Zoo enjoy many enrichment activities.
• Going to the zoo is a great way to spend the day.
• At the zoo there is a lot to do.
• There are many ways to encourage natural behaviors in animals at the zoo.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

(1) The chimpanzees at the sanctuary are given various toys to play with. (2) These toys help stimulate their minds and keep them active. (3) The keepers also provide them with puzzles to solve.
Which sentence could be added to the beginning of this paragraph to introduce the topic?

• Chimpanzees are often seen in zoos.

• Chimpanzees enjoy eating bananas.

• Chimpanzees live in the wild.

• Chimpanzees are highly intelligent animals.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

(1) The zoo has a new exhibit featuring exotic birds. (2) Visitors can see parrots, toucans, and flamingos. (3) The exhibit is designed to mimic the birds' natural habitats.
Which sentence could be added to the beginning of this paragraph to introduce the topic?

• Birds are fascinating creatures with colorful feathers.

• Birds are often kept as pets.

• Birds can fly long distances.

• Birds are known for their singing abilities.