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Using the drop-down menus, choose the best specific word for "difficult" to complete the sentences. Use each word once.

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The race through the desert was; it was too long and hot, and my shoes were too tight.:grueling
I had a great time with therace that included an obstacle course section.:challenging
Completing the race wasbecause my shoelaces kept breaking, the road was slippery in places, and the sun was in my eyes.:problematic
The uphill section of the race was, and I felt that my legs would fall off and I wouldn't be able to keep going. However, I felt better on the way down.:exhausting
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usual✔ dull

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usual
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✔ dull
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✔ untamedX ferocious

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✔ untamed
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X ferocious
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Using the drop-down menus, choose whether each sentence is narrative or descriptive writing.

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I paddled my canoe onto the lake and took a deep breath of summer air.:narrative
The wretched huts - often little more than tents made of salvaged wood or metal - were crowded along the filthy street.:descriptive
The huge oak tree towered above. Its branches coiled in different directions, illuminated by an enchanting light: fireflies.:descriptive
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Using the drop-down menus, choose whether each example is an argument or a persuasion.

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Some believe teens should never drink high-fructose juices; others think it is fine.:argument
Those who drink high-fructose juices as teens face frightening health risks later in life.:persuasion
Ducks are terrible pets because they can make owners miserable.:persuasion
Although ducks are not for everyone, many people find them interesting and fun pets.:argument
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X argument✔ persuasion

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X argument
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✔ persuasion
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argument✔ persuasion

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argument
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✔ persuasion
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✔ argumentpersuasion

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✔ argument
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persuasion
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Using the drop-down menus, choose whether each sentence is narrative or descriptive writing.

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I paddled my canoe onto the lake and took a deep breath of summer air.:narrative
The wretched huts - often little more than tents made of salvaged wood or metal - were crowded along the filthy street.:descriptive
The huge oak tree towered above. Its branches coiled in different directions, illuminated by an enchanting light: fireflies.:descriptive
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X narrative✔ descriptive

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X narrative
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✔ descriptive
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X narrative✔ descriptive

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X narrative
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✔ descriptive
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informativenarrative✔ persuasiveargumentative

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informative
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narrative
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✔ persuasive
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argumentative
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What kind of words did the writer use to affect readers?

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only words with neutral connotations and positive connotations
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only words with strong negative connotations
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only words with strong positive connotations
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words with strong negative and positive connotations
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negative✔ positive

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negative
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✔ positive
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What effect does the word “vitally” have on the passage?

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It emphasizes how important it is to learn a foreign language.
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It shows that those who disagree with the writer are foolish.
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It suggests that learning a foreign language causes someone to be narrow-minded.

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