Read the following sentence:

Illusionist—the word grabbed him. He whispered it quietly, forming the syllables with his lips. Then he said it out loud. “Illusionist.” He loved the way it rolled off his tongue. What does the phrase the word grabbed him express to the reader?What does the phrase the word grabbed him express to the reader?

Which word BEST expresses the meaning of deriving in the sentence? It’s as if these undersea vents have created a unique ecosystem, deriving energy from Earth itself.

“Have fun on your field trip, Alma! You may want to pack an umbrella.” My dad’s last-minute advice repeated in my head. I wished I had taken his advice, but I never expected to encounter a drenching downpour of rain during the school hiking trip. Yet here I was, soaked to the bone and unable to see more than a few steps in front of me on the nature trail. For only a moment, I lost sight of the trail guide and my group, but it was enough time to make my stomach somersault with worry. Calmly, I stopped and peered intently through the wall of rain, straining to see someone ahead of me. I saw the orange vest of the guide. What a relief! I raced forward, and when I reached Josie in the back of the group, I grabbed her hand and vowed not to let go until the rain stopped. Which revision of the underlined sentence is the BEST way to add more sensory language to the paragraph?

Amateur chefs seeking to create the perfect omelet or bake a delicious cookie often turn to online recipes or cooking shows for tips on food preparation. 2 Some, though, are taking their cooking skills to a new level by enrolling in science classes. 3 In these classes, people can learn important scientific principles that help them become better chefs. 4 They learn, for example, how mechanical agitation can cause proteins to denature. 5 Additionally, they may learn about the chemical changes that occur when heat is applied to eggs, dairy products, and various types of cooking oils. What should the student do to make the paragraph clearer for the audience while still maintaining the purpose of the report?

Genevieve is working on a research paper. She is interested in the topic of plants that have healing properties. She needs to focus her research more specifically. Which question is BEST for the purpose of focusing her research?

Which sentence is the BEST way to revise the underlined sentence so that the paragraph is consistently written in the active voice?

We spent many of our summers on the Georgia Sea Islands. The music played by the residents there was inspiring. I would give anything to play that well.

What is the function of the underlined word in the sentence?

Reading is my favorite way to spend a quiet afternoon

Read the sentence.

The Harlem Renaissance an important period of artistic expression allowed for great cultural expression.

Which revision shows the correct use of commas to indicate a pause?

Which underlined word contains a spelling error?

His facial reaction was quite quizical in nature.

Jordan wants to use a quotation from the school principal in an article she is writing for the school newspaper about the sale of food on campus. “We’ve explored a number of different options, from outside vendors to clubs that want to hold food sales, and we think there are some ways we can make this work.” —Principal Gonzalez.

Jordan has a strict word limit for her article, so she needs to omit a few words from the quotation. Which sentence shows the BEST way to punctuate the omission?

We ________ to go to the store again if _______we out of milk.

Which words correctly complete the sentence with the appropriate verb mood?

Antartica is an amazing continent that is covered in a vast sheet of ice. If I _____ to visit it someday, I ______penguins on the land and whales in the sea.

Raise the Driving Age to 18!

After reading Mr. J. Brown's letter, dated August 15, I feel compelled to write and let your readers know how I feel about raising the driving age from 16 to 18. Teenagers should not be allowed to drive until they are 18. Only high school graduates should be given a driver's license, and only after successfully completing a driver's education class during their senior year of high school.Right now, 15-year-olds can get a practice permit and try for their license at 16. This is too young. Eighteen is a better age. At 18, people are more mature and better able to make mature decisions. Not all 18-year-olds are mature, but the majority of them are. At least we are more mature than 15-year-olds.

Which word BEST replaces recoiled without changing the meaning of the sentence?

Brayden opened the car door and recoiled at the sharp scent of pine.