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Which of these sources provide reliable information for research? Choose three correct answers.

A
.com advertisement
B
personal blog
C
scholarly article
D
.gov website
E
book written by an expert
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Consider this claim. Parents who speak more than one language should expose their children to multiple languages in early childhood. Which statement provides the best support for this claim?

A
Many elementary schools offer exposure to foreign languages and cultures in a club format.
B
Bilingual students exhibit better problem-solving skills than peers who speak only one language.
C
The biggest challenge of learning foreign languages is the conjugation of irregular verbs.
D
Foreign-language students may consider careers as interpreters or US diplomats.
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Read this source of information. (1) American youth have school commitments and extracurricular activities. (2) Many also enjoy leisure activities, such as reading and playing video games. (3) The US Department of Agriculture recommends that young people ages 6–17 should engage in 60 minutes of physical activity each day. (4) The specific amount of activity needed for a healthy lifestyle depends on daily caloric intake. Which sentence from the source best supports the reason "recreational sports are valuable because youth need to exercise daily”?

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Read this prompt. Create a multimedia presentation about mandatory community service hours as a graduation requirement. Research a variety of sources and create visual aids to accompany your spoken presentation. Which is an effective claim for this prompt?

A
Many school systems encourage high school students to perform community service hours.
B
Community service requirements are beneficial, nurturing young people’s interests and civic consciences.
C
I bet our county will add community service hours on top of all the other useless graduation requirements.
D
Some students enjoy serving senior citizens of the community at local retirement homes.
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Which image is the best choice for convincing high school students to plant a tree on Earth Day?

A
Image with description A pair of adult hands holding a child's hands holding a small seedling.
B
Image with description A young woman posed behind bushes.
C
Image with description A small boy planting seeds in a garden.
D
Image with description Two teenagers planting a small tree.
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Read this source of information. (1) Drivers must remain alert at all times, scanning the roadway for potential changes and dangers. (2) Many activities distract drivers, such as eating, drinking, and changing the radio station. (3) Conversations with other car occupants and text conversations are common distractions.(4) Some studies suggest that texting doubles a driver’s reaction time to roadway hazards. Which sentence from the source best supports the reason "texting should be banned because it impairs drivers”?

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Read this prompt. Create a presentation to convince the Hanover County School Board members that the county should add a fall break to next year’s school schedule, creating a week-long respite in October. Who is the intended audience for this presentation?

A
business owners
B
family
C
classmates
D
leaders
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Which image is the best choice for persuading young adults to wear bicycle helmets?

A
Image with description A page with four sketches of a bike helmet.
B
Image with description A child is riding a bicycle on a beach and an adult is helping him.
C
Image with description A young couple riding bikes.
D
Image with description Graphics of bike riding necessities such as a bike, water bottle, helmet, gloves and eyewear.
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Consider this claim. Every elective curriculum should include a variety of choices in the fine arts, including chorus, band, orchestra, art, and dance. Which statement provides the best support for this claim?

A
Fine arts classes hone observational skills that foster academic success.
B
Participants in fine arts classes must also fulfill their academic requirements.
C
Participants in fine arts classes meet with their peers and a certified instructor.
D
Fine arts classes fit the school schedule, meeting three to five times per week.
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Which statements describe effective formatting of visual aids? Choose three correct answers.

A
The headings and bulleted lists organize information.
B
The text is legible and easy to read.
C
The most important information is displayed visually.
D
The text uses every available font.
E
The images serve as humorous, irrelevant distractions.

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