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WorksheetsCheckPoint Challenge #6 HW Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 58mins
Read the following passage:
Isaiah mentioned the concept of forgiving someone, even if they didn't ask for it, in order to heal from harmful situations. Miranda understood this notion but did not fully agree.
What does the relationship between the words "concept" and "notion" in the paragraph suggest about their meanings?
They are antonyms, representing opposing ideas.
They are unrelated and used interchangeably in the passage.
They share a similarity in meaning, describing ideas or thoughts.
They have distinct meanings, with "concept" being more concrete than "notion."
Read the following dialogue:
JULIUS: This is just too absurd! Please don't tell me you are being serious right now.
What is a synonym for absurd?
confusing
ridiculous
annoying
hilarious
Read the following paragraph from Savannah's draft argumentative essay:
Implementing a 4-day school week is a beneficial step forward in the realm of education. One of the primary advantages is the potential for improved student well-being. With an extra day off, students can enjoy a more balanced schedule, reducing stress and burnout. This additional day could provide students with opportunities for extracurricular activities, personal pursuits, and restful breaks, contributing to their overall mental and physical health. Furthermore, a 4-day school week can lead to increased teacher satisfaction and retention. The extended weekends may offer educators valuable time for professional development, collaboration, and rejuvenation, ultimately enhancing the quality of education in the long run. However, it's essential to consider potential challenges, such as the need for adjustments in curriculum pacing to maintain educational standards.
Which of the following sentences should be removed because it does NOT support the main argument of the essay?
"However, it's essential to consider potential challenges, such as the need for adjustments in curriculum pacing to maintain educational standards."
"Implementing a 4-day school week is a beneficial step forward in the realm of education."
"This additional day could provide students with opportunities for extracurricular activities, personal pursuits, and restful breaks, contributing to their overall mental and physical health."
"The extended weekends may offer educators valuable time for professional development, collaboration, and rejuvenation, ultimately enhancing the quality of education in the long run."
Which of the following answer choices does NOT support the idea of banning dress codes in schools?
Imposing a dress code can stifle individuality and creativity among students, discouraging them from expressing their unique personalities through their clothing choices
A more relaxed dress policy fosters a comfortable atmosphere, allowing students to focus on their studies rather than conforming to predetermined dress standards
Embracing a diverse range of clothing styles in schools can help prepare students for the real world, where workplaces often have more lenient dress codes, allowing individuals to express themselves professionally.
Dress codes promote a sense of equality among students, as everyone adheres to a standard set of guidelines, minimizing socio-economic disparities.
You are writing a letter to the principal in support of making getting to chose your seats during lunch. Which introductory sentence is written in formal style?
Choosing our own seats during lunch is not only a practice in responsible decision-making, but is also less work for teachers.
I don't care what anyone says! We should be able to pick our own seats at lunch.
If we can't pick our own lunch seats, then what are we even doing at school?
You should let us choose our own lunch seats sometime; you'd be surprise how much we would appreciate it.
It is an American tradition to light fireworks in celebration of holidays and other special occasions. However, the first fireworks date back to ancient China. The Chinese lit bamboo, and the air inside the hollow stalks would create a loud explosion. The idea then went a step further with the addition of gunpowder placed inside the stalk. Metal shavings were added to create a sparkle effect. The invention made its way to Europe and later the Americas.
What is the author’s main point?
Americans light fireworks to celebrate holidays.
Gunpowder creates the loud explosions.
Metal shavings are added to fireworks.
Fireworks were invented in ancient China.
Peanuts are a type of seed called a legume because their seeds grow inside of a pod. However, they are very different from other legumes. First of all, peanuts are grown underground. All other legumes, such as beans, are grown above ground. Also, peanuts have a hard shell, whereas other legumes have soft pods. Lastly, peanuts can be used in a variety of ways. Most people enjoy peanuts ground into peanut butter, but they can also be boiled, roasted, eaten raw, or mixed into a candy bar.
How does the author develop the point that peanuts are different than other legumes?
By explaining the sequence of a peanut’s life cycle
By listing the other legumes that contrast to the peanut
By explaining their opinion about how peanuts taste
By listing the three reasons why they are different
The three main states of matter are liquid, solids and gases. Physical changes can cause matter to alter states. Water is unique because it can transform between all three states with only a change in temperature. If frozen, liquid water becomes solid ice. When the temperature rises, the ice will return to a liquid state. Heated water can also create steam, which is a gas. If the gas is left to cool back down, it will return to liquid form.
What is the author’s main point?
There are three states of matter
If water is frozen, it will become ice
Temperature changes allow water to transform into any state of matter
Water is a state of matter
Madagascar is an island off the coast of Africa. It has such a rare population of animals and plants that some ecologists call it the eighth continent of the world. Over 70 percent of Madagascar’s wildlife and 90 percent of its plants are found nowhere else in the world. The most common example is the lemur. All species of wild lemur can only be found on this African island. Due to deforestation, they are all currently classified as endangered. Madagascar is also home to the third-largest coral reef system called Toliara.
How does the author support the point that Madagascar is important to the lemur population?
Some ecologists call the island the eighth continent.
All species of wild lemur are found on this island.
Lemurs are currently classified as endangered.
Madagascar is also home to the coral reef called Toliara.
“The best things in life are free,” they say, which is true for things like libraries. However, it is not true for many museums. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, for example, costs $20 to get in.
Traveling exhibits, such as the work of a certain artist that is touring the country, almost always cost even more. People must pay to get into the museum and also pay for the special
showing. That means people who don’t have much money cannot enjoy the art.
Traveling exhibits, such as the work of a certain artist that is touring the country, almost always cost even more. People must pay to get into the museum and also pay for the special showing. That means people who don’t have much money cannot enjoy the art.
Most museums have “free days,” but these are usually only one or two days a month. If you’ve ever attended one of these, you know they are jam packed with people. It is hard to even see the exhibits when crammed into a room like sardines in a can!
The thing is, people already pay enough for the privilege of living in a city. In addition, museums are supported by arts organizations and individual donors. They do not need to charge the public a hefty sum as well. They should be free for everyone, all the time.
Which of the following evidence would support the author’s claim that“ people already pay enough for the privilege of living in a city”?
One.”
The 750-mile long area from Northern California to British Columbia is called the Cascadia “subduction zone.” That means it’s an area where one plate in the Earth’s crust slips underneath another. The “stress” or pressure on such places makes it likely that big
earthquakes will occur.
Scientists have figured out that the northern part of this zone “ruptures” about every 480 years. The southern part, in Oregon and California, does so about every 230 years. In 1700,
both parts of the zone had major earthquakes. That means a portion of the West Coast is overdue for a major quake.
There is no question that such an event is coming; the question is when and where. Scientists warn that people should always have emergency supplies on hand, to be prepared when the
“Big One” hits.
The author tries to convince readers that a big West Coast earthquake is due by
A claim is ______________________________.
examples, data, facts, and information.
a fact.
a debatable statement that can be supported with evidence.
an answer to a question.
Why is it important to use evidence in argumentative writing?
Use evidence to prove you have the only correct answer
Use evidence to persuade your readers to accept your claim
Use evidence to show off your knowledge
Use evidence to show that quotes are facts.
Polar bears live in the Arctic in the cold aquatic environment with ice, snow and water. They swim and hunt seals in the Arctic Ocean. Polar bears have large front paws that are partially webbed, strong claws on all four paws and a thick layer of fur.
Question-- Why are polar bears able to survive in their natural environment?
Identify TWO the pieces of evidence.
Their claws also allow them to catch seals and their fur keeps them warm in the cold environment.
This is important because adaptations are characteristics that allow an animal to survive in its environment.
Their webbed paws allow them to swim through the water to catch seals.
Polar bears are able to survive in their natural environment because they have adaptations.
Getting food and staying war are both necessary for an animal to live.
High school students should be required to wear uniforms.
Which answer supports this claim?
"Eating fruits and vegetables can help you be healthier."
Fruits have nutritional benefits that boost the immune system.
Fruits and vegetables have the capability to taste good in a smoothie.
Vegetables can be added to any dish for extra flavor.
A healthy diet with fruits can be affordable if you buy it from Target,
Which piece of textual evidence below would BEST support the inference that Ramona students prefer chocolate milkshakes over hot chocolate?
"On milkshake day, the cafeteria line stretched all the way around C building, through the quad, and up to the gym!" (Source 2)
"Hot chocolate just isn't worth it unless it also has marshmallows" (Source 2)
"Milkshakes are made of equal parts ice cream and milk, often flavored with other toppings like chocolate" (Source 2)
