What is the author's purpose of an article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever?

Read the adverstisement below:

"Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95."

What is the author's purpose?

Read the passage below & determine the main idea.

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!

Read the passage & identify which of the following is a supporting detail of this paragraph.

Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan.

It takes place in a ring. Two players try to score points by holding each other down or pushing each

other out of the ring. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans. The robot that scores the most

points wins.

What is the main idea?

The United States seems to be in love with the idea of going out to eat. McDonald’s is the king of a subgroup of restaurants called fast-food restaurants. Chances are, no matter where you live, there is a McDonald’s restaurant near you. In 2015, QSR Magazine ranked McDonald’s the highest grossing fast food restaurant in the United States. The fast food giant raked in more than $35 billion in sales in 2014. McDonald’s added 72 new restaurants in 2014, proving that it has no intention of slowing down. There are even McDonald’s in the Soviet Union. Have you tried their classic Big Mac sandwich?

Read the passage & use text evidence to choose the correct answer based on your inference.

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness.

Read the passage and use the evidence to identify what is happening.

Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California."

Based on the context clues in the passage below, eliminate means ________________.

"Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures. They were not supposed to be there."

Read the passage below. Which word or words best helps you understand the meaning of the word obedient?

The obedient child always followed her mother's requests. That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.

Identify the type of sentence below.

If we can't find an inexpensive hotel for the Fourth of July weekend, we can always stay with my parents.

Identify the sentence type below.

Russia has a variety of natural resources, including oil, natural gas, timber, iron ore, copper, and lead.

Identify the sentence type below.

As cold weather approaches, you must protect your water pipes against freezing, or they can rupture and cause significant damage to your home.

Identify the sentence type below.

Mrs. Rainwater was a very popular author, and her accomplishments were celebrated across the country.

Which sentence below uses commas correctly?

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

Read the passage below & answer the question.

Cat-egories

There are many kinds of house cats. Around 50 different breeds exist. House cats have a variety of colors and types of fur. Let's learn about a few breeds. The LaPerm actually has curly fur, which looks like it has been styled at a salon. The Ocicat has spots. It's names after the ocelot, a wild jungle cat that it resembles. The Sphynx cat can be completely devoid of fur. It has big pointed ears and looks like a cat you might see in an ancient Egyptian drawing. What kind of cat would you like as a pet?

What evidence from the text supports the claim that LaPerm cats have fur?

Read the passage below & answer the question.

Cat-egories

There are many kinds of house cats. Around 50 different breeds exist. House cats have a variety of colors and types of fur. Let's learn about a few breeds. The LaPerm actually has curly fur, which looks like it has been styled at a salon. The Ocicat has spots. It's names after the ocelot, a wild jungle cat that it resembles. The Sphynx cat can be completely devoid of fur. It has big pointed ears and looks like a cat you might see in an ancient Egyptian drawing. What kind of cat would you like as a pet?

According to the text, what kind of markings does an Ocicat have?

Read the passage and answer the question below.

Horrible Hilarious Hiccups

At some point in your life, you've probably had the hiccups. Hiccups can be funny or annoying, but what causes them? Normally when you breathe in, a muscle in your abdomen called the diaphragm tightens, or contracts, and your lungs fill with air. Sometimes, the diaphragm contracts too quickly. What does that cause? That causes you to hiccup over and over. Normally hiccups only last for a few minutes. But in rare cases they can last for days or even weeks. The longest case of hiccups ever recorded was 68 years!

According to the text, what causes hiccups?