Let the games begin

What is the most effective way for Paola to improve the organization of the first paragraph (sentences 1–6)?

• Move sentence 2 so that it follows sentence 5.

• Move sentence 4 so that it follows sentence 5.

• Move sentence 5 so that it comes before sentence 1.

• Move sentence 5 so that it follows sentence 2.

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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

What is the most effective way to combine sentences 9 and 10?

• The United States has hosted four Summer Olympics, more than any other country.

• The country to host the most Summer Olympics is the United States; it has hosted four.

• The United States has been chosen to host four Summer Olympics—this is more than any other country

• The most any country has hosted the Summer Olympics is four times, and this was done by the United States.

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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

How can Paola BEST revise sentences 13 and 14 to compare and contrast the Summer and Winter Olympics?

• The Winter Games are also held every four years. The host city is also chosen by committee, and these games are held in a place with mountains and snow for skiing.

• Both the Summer and Winter Games are held every four years. The Winter Games are held in an area that has mountains and snow for skiing, and the host city is chosen by committee.

• Like the Summer Games, the Winter Games are held every four years in a host city chosen by committee. However, the Winter Games must take place in an area that has mountains and snow for skiing.

• On one hand, the Summer and Winter Games are held every four years in a city chosen by committee. On the other hand, the Winter Games must take place in an area that has mountains and snow for skiing.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Paola wants to use a transition at the beginning of sentence 21. Read the sentence and select the BEST word to improve it.

• First

• Instead

• For example

• On the contrary

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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

The last paragraph (sentences 16–27) contains a sentence that does not relate to the controlling idea. Which sentence should be removed from this paragraph?

• sentence 23

• sentence 25

• sentence 26

• sentence 27

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Katrina needs another example to support sentence 1. Which sentence should be added after sentence 1 to BEST accomplish this goal?

• Students riding their scooters to school will lessen pollution.

• Tree clearing and fuel burning are harming our air quality.

• Scientists disagree about the causes and effects of environmental change.

• Some people believe that the environment will take care of itself.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

The phrase help the environment in sentence 16 is not precise. Select the phrase that should replace help the environment in sentence 16.

• are notable

• improve air quality

• benefit our planet

• change the atmosphere

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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

Katrina wants to end her essay with a final thought that expands on her controlling idea. What is the BEST sentence to add after sentence 22?

• Greenhouse gases and garbage harm the environment.

• Reducing greenhouse gases and garbage is how students can help the environment.

• If students in more schools took these easy steps, they could make a big difference.

• After they follow these steps, there are many other things students can do to make a difference.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2