Students are trying to prove the claim that daily exercise helps people sleep better. Which research question would help them prove the claim?

A student has written a draft paragraph from her research on automobiles, but the paragraph is overly broad. Read the paragraph. Henry Ford is understandably one of the most important figures in transportation history. His Model T car was the beginning of an entire lifestyle focused on driving. Cars can now be found all over the world. Every one of them, from compact cars to giant SUVs, are thanks to Ford. The Model T originally sold for only $850. The first production plant was in Detroit, Michigan, and the first car rolled off the assembly line in 1908. The assembly line was another of Ford’s major contributions. To reduce the cost of making the cars, he created a system where people were responsible for building one part of the car. That part then moved along a conveyor belt where the next person would add his part. This system of specialized assembly continues today in plants across many different industries. The student wants to narrow the topic of the paragraph. Which two research questions would help narrow the topic appropriately?

A student is writing an argumentative report about the cost of hosting the Olympic Games. He found sources for his report. Determine whether the source is relevant or not relevant to the topic.

A pamphlet highlighting the schedule and location of events at recent winter Olympic games.

A student is writing an argumentative report about the cost of hosting the Olympic Games. He found sources for his report. Determine whether the source is relevant or not relevant to the topic.

A report produced for the International Olympic Committee about anticipated construction for different events.

A student is writing an argumentative report about the cost of hosting the Olympic Games. He found sources for his report. Determine whether the source is relevant or not relevant to the topic.

A book discussing the history of the sports included in summer Olympic games.

A student is writing an argumentative report about the cost of hosting the Olympic Games. He found sources for his report. Determine whether the source is relevant or not relevant to the topic.

A documentary on the facilities and structures abandoned after the Olympics have concluded.

A student took notes about computer viruses from two sources. Read the sources. Source A Computer viruses pose a great risk to people of all ages. People rely on the Internet to find much of the information they need, so it is common to be fooled by a bad link or email attachment. Some viruses are easy to spot and fix, but others can damage a computer so badly that it needs to be replaced entirely. Source B One of the best ways to protect against computer viruses is to use an antivirus program. These programs run whenever the computer is on. They often catch viruses the user did not even know were there. They will even give warning messages about dangerous websites and scan documents before they are downloaded. Which sentence from the student’s notes correctly paraphrases, or restates, information from both sources?

A student is writing a report about using name-brand products in films. Read the source the student found. Source Filmmakers have used name-brand products in their movies since 1919. The process has developed much since then. The method of choosing which brand to use has become an important part of movie production. The legal aspects of using brand names has created an entire legal industry. Film companies establish regulations that determine how a product is used in their films. They also decide on the financial terms with a brand’s company. Brands often are secondary to the film, acting only as background or props. However, some products become central to the story. Some film companies choose to use fictitious products to avoid branding altogether. The student wants to include information from the source in her report but does not want to plagiarize the author’s ideas. Read the paragraph from the student’s report. Choose the sentence in the paragraph that is plagiarized.

A student is writing a narrative for a creative writing class assignment. Read an excerpt from the draft. The wind swirled around Annaka, moving at a fevered pitch and roaring with the power of a thousand lions. Her mind raced as she thought through her options, but each one seemed as fruitless as the last. Her heart was beating in her chest. Suddenly, she bolted upright and looked confusedly around her. She saw her phone, glowing on the nightstand, and her alarm clock proclaiming the time. She felt her bed, solid and secure, beneath her. “A dream,”she whispered. “It was just a dream.” Which revision to the underlined sentence uses the most precise language for the style of writing?

Read the draft from a student’s report about color. 1)___ Artists who work with paint often use the three primary colors: yellow, blue, and red. From those three colors, all other possible colors are created. To get shades of green, yellow and blue are mixed in different amounts. For purples, blue is mixed with red. On the other hand, light has different primary colors: red, green, and blue. Mixing red light with blue light still produces shades of purple, but green and red light becomes yellow! Even more interesting is how black and white are created in the different mediums. For paint, white is the absence of color, and black is all three colors combined. Light is the opposite. Combine red, green, and blue light to get white, while black is the absence of light. 2)____

1) What is the best introductory sentence for the paragraph?

Reread the draft from a student’s report about color. 1)___ Artists who work with paint often use the three primary colors: yellow, blue, and red. From those three colors, all other possible colors are created. To get shades of green, yellow and blue are mixed in different amounts. For purples, blue is mixed with red. On the other hand, light has different primary colors: red, green, and blue. Mixing red light with blue light still produces shades of purple, but green and red light becomes yellow! Even more interesting is how black and white are created in the different mediums. For paint, white is the absence of color, and black is all three colors combined. Light is the opposite. Combine red, green, and blue light to get white, while black is the absence of light. 2)____

2) What is the best conclusion sentence for the paragraph?

Read the paragraph from a student’s draft of a letter to the editor of the school newspaper. Choose the sentence that should be revised to better match the style of the letter.

I am deeply concerned about the recent cancellation of the upcoming lunchtime pep rally. I understand that the faculty is worried that students will be late to class after the rally. However, the rallies are an important part of developing school spirit. In addition, rallies are very cool, especially when kids get to join in. The events bring students together, and new friendships are often created. That’s why I’m very disappointed that this month’s rally was canceled. I certainly hope those in charge reconsider.

A student is writing an essay about going on a school field trip. Read the sentences from the essay. Choose the underlined transitional word or phrase that best completes each sentence.

When going on a field trip, there is one tip you need to remember above all else: wear comfortable shoes.

( Apparently / On the contrary / All too often ), students wear shoes that look good but are not appropriate for walking all day. As a result, students’feet become sore and tired. ( Besides / In fact / Even so ), students still have fun and look forward to the next field trip.

A student is writing an essay about going on a school field trip. Read the sentences from the essay. Choose the underlined transitional word or phrase that best completes each sentence.

When going on a field trip, there is one tip you need to remember above all else: wear comfortable shoes.

( Apparently / On the contrary / All too often ), students wear shoes that look good but are not appropriate for walking all day. As a result, students’feet become sore and tired.

( Besides / In fact / Even so ), students still have fun and look forward to the next field trip.

Read a student’s draft narrative.

I had never taken pictures with anything other than my phone until I joined the yearbook club. The yearbook adviser outfitted me with a camera, gave me a brief lesson, and assigned me to my first project: capture the action at the student-versus-staff annual kickball game this coming Friday night. I was nervous and excited at the same time.

During the week, I decided it would be a good idea to practice taking pictures. My adviser gave me a few tips and told me to capture the ball and players in motion. Luckily, my sister had a softball game Wednesday night where I was able to practice using the camera. Taking action shots was harder than I had thought. I took several ordinary shots before I was able to master the action shots.

By Friday, I felt ready to represent the yearbook club at the kickball game. I took pictures of the students in the stands and our school mascot leading a cheer. I got a great action shot of Mr. Paris, the math teacher, diving to catch the ball. I also captured the game-winning play by the students at the end of the game! The students and the players celebrated their victory while I also celebrated mine.

Which sentence best concludes the last paragraph of the student’s narrative?