Declaration of Independence & Constitution/ Stuffed with Love

Declaration of Independence

Q9. Which text structure did the author use?

• A. Cause and Effect

• B. Compare and Contrast

• C. Chronological/Sequence

• D. Description

• E. Problem and Solution

Answer explanation

Understanding the Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence uses a Compare and Contrast structure. It shows the differences between the colonies and British rule. This highlights why the colonies wanted to be independent. The text looks at different viewpoints to explain the need for freedom.

Declaration of Independence

Q10. The author wrote this passage to -

• show what caused the Declaration of Independence to be written

• show the differences between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution

• describe the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution

• explain the problem that the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution solved

Answer explanation

Differences Between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution

(We the People...)

The author wrote this passage to explain the differences between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. It shows how each one has a special purpose and how they fit into American history.

Declaration of Independence

Q11. Which detail from the passage best supports the text structure?

• The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution are two of the most important documents in American history.

• However, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were written for different reasons and did not have the same goal.

• The Constitution was written to establish how the government of that new, independent nation would work.

• The Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights the differences in purpose between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, which supports the text structure by emphasizing their distinct goals.

Declaration of Independence

Q12. According to the text, which of the following is true about both documents?

• Both documents established how the new government would work.

• Both documents were written the same year.

• Both documents were written on a single piece of parchment paper.

• Benjamin Franklin signed both documents.

Answer explanation

Benjamin Franklin and Important Documents

The right answer is that Benjamin Franklin signed both important papers. He signed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. The other choices are not correct about what these documents say and their history.

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Q13. What was the MAIN goal of the Constitution?

• The Constitution was written to only explain the three branches of government.

• The Constitution was written to formally announce to the world that the thirteen colonies were separating from Britain.

• The Constitution was written to establish how the new government would work.

• The Constitution listed all the ways the King of England had mistreated the colonies.

Answer explanation

Understanding the Constitution

The MAIN goal of the Constitution was to set up how the new government would work. It explained the rules and powers of the government. This was important because it did more than just list complaints or explain different branches of government.

"Stuffed with Love"

Q1. The word They is not a good word to begin sentence 13. Which beginning should replace They to make a more effective sentence?

• The boy and his toys

• The boy and the maid

• The boy and the china dog

• The boy and the stuffed rabbit

Answer explanation

Clearer Subject for Sentence 13

The phrase "The boy and his stuffed rabbit" helps make sentence 13 easier to understand. It connects better to the story. The other choices do not fit as well, so this is the best option. The boy and his rabbit starting "doing things together."

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Q2. What is the BEST way to rewrite the ideas in sentence 18?

• The boy is given a new stuffed rabbit before he starts to forget about his old stuffed rabbit.

• The boy is given a new stuffed rabbit, he starts to forget about his old stuffed rabbit.

• Even though the boy is given a new stuffed rabbit, he starts to forget about his old stuffed rabbit.

• When the boy is given a new stuffed rabbit, he starts to forget about his old stuffed rabbit.

Answer explanation

Understanding the Boy and His Stuffed Rabbits

The correct choice, "When the boy gets a new stuffed rabbit, he begins to forget about his old stuffed rabbit," clearly shows the order of events. This makes it the best way to rewrite the ideas from sentence 18.

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Q3. What change, if any, should be made in sentence 3?

• Change to to too

• Change Rabbit to rabbit

• Change williams to Williams

• Make no change

Answer explanation

Correcting Names in Writing

The right choice is to change 'williams' to 'Williams' because names are special words called proper nouns. Proper nouns always start with a capital letter. This helps us write correctly and follow the rules of good writing.

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Q4. What change, if any, should be made in sentence 14?

• Change Later to After a while

• Change worn to weared

• Insert a comma after worn

• Make no change

Answer explanation

Improving Clarity in Sentences

Changing "Later" to "After a while" makes the sentence clearer and easier to read. "After a while" tells us more about the time that has passed, which helps the reader understand the order of events better.

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Q5. Which of the following is an incomplete sentence?

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 16

• Sentence 21

• Sentence 22

Answer explanation

Understanding Incomplete Sentences

Sentence 4 is not complete because it does not have a main part or subject. This means it cannot stand alone as a full idea. The other sentences share complete thoughts, which shows that Sentence 4 is the right choice.