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Read the passage from President Barack Obama's back-to-school remarks.Maybe you could be a good writer—maybe even good enough to write a book or articles in a newspaper—but you might not know it until you write a paper for your English class. Maybe you could be an innovator or an inventor—maybe even good enough to come up with the next iPhone or a new medicine or vaccine—but you might not know it until you do a project for your science class.

A
emphasize his belief in the importance of being able to write well.
B
explain his thoughts on the best classes to take for a good education.
C
prove his point by spelling out the options available with an education.
D
strengthen his argument that more scientists are needed in the workforce.
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s State of the Union address and the poster below it.Fortunately, there are only a few Americans who place appetite above patriotism. The overwhelming majority realize that the food we send abroad is for essential military purposes, for our own and Allied fighting forces, and for necessary help in areas that we occupy.

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A
conserving resources at home so troops can have more.
B
making sure that all citizens receive a fair share.
C
displaying patriotism in all facets of one’s daily life.
D
donating money to provide supplies for the troops.
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s State of the Union address.We take off our hats to the farmers who have faced an unprecedented task of feeding not only a great Nation but a great part of the world.

A
It suggests that feeding troops is a hopeless cause.
B
It illustrates how many nations are actually fighting in the war.
C
It stresses a positive idea and invigorates the audience.
D
It shows what a huge burden has been placed on farmers.
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[BLANK]

A
vague pronoun
B
dangling modifier
C
subject without a verb
D
verb without a subject
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Prompt: Write an analytical essay in which you analyze and evaluate the British World War II propaganda directed at women.

A
In order to show that women were essential to the war effort, the British government created a series of posters and disseminated them during the war.
B
During the war, the British government engaged in a campaign to convince the general public that every man and woman must in some way join the war effort in order to support their country.
C
In order to convince women to join the war effort in some capacity, the government disseminated posters that depicted them as strong, capable, and necessary for Britain’s victory.
D
The government felt that if women worked in factories or hospitals or found another type of wartime employment, Britain would have a better chance at winning the war.
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Niko is analyzing a cereal advertisement that suggests a rival cereal brand uses artificial ingredients and an excess amount of sugar. What persuasive technique is being used?

A
name-calling
B
plain folks
C
nostalgia
D
glittering generalities
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Which sentence provides the best hook for a presentation about energy conservation?

A
Every American household should strive to reduce energy consumption.
B
Would you be willing to flip a switch to preserve energy for future generations?
C
Turn off lights, unplug toasters, and power down electronics before leaving.
D
Do you know who is often credited with the invention of the light bulb?
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To evaluate a piece of media means to

A
express the main idea in a clear and specific way.
B
disseminate the contents to a wide audience.
C
judge the purpose and message in a thoughtful way.
D
communicate the information to a group of people.
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Jamie is analyzing an advertisement that suggests people will impress their friends by wearing a certain brand of clothing. What persuasive technique is being used?

A
simple solution
B
nostalgia
C
positive association
D
beautiful people
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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 fit the school schedule, meeting three to five times per week.
B
Fine arts classes hone observational skills that foster academic success.
C
Participants in fine arts classes must also fulfill their academic requirements.
D
Participants in fine arts classes meet with their peers and a certified instructor.
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s State of the Union address.We must appraise the events of 1942 according to their relative importance; we must exercise a sense of proportion.

A
It encourages the public to act with a united front.
B
It demands that every citizen contribute in some way.
C
It shows that the nation’s only choice is to fight.
D
It explains the specific roles each citizen must play.
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Read the sentence.The planet Jupiter, named for the king of the Roman gods, has rings composed of dust particles ejected during impact with incoming comets and asteroids.

A
Jupiter and Roman
B
rings and dust
C
composed and ejected
D
named and during
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Read the sentence.We knew Algerlynn must be angry because her features darkened and her speech became abrupt.

A
mad
B
furious
C
mean
D
unhappy
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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.

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Look at the poster.

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A
The image of a large clock next to a lazy worker stresses the importance of being on time, particularly for work in the factories.
B
The image of a large clock next to an unproductive worker emphasizes the importance of utilizing every minute of production time.
C
The image of a large clock next to a tired worker supports the idea of maintaining fair working hours, even during the war.
D
The image of a large clock next to a slow worker suggests that faster production is the central key to winning the war.
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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
Bilingual students exhibit better problem-solving skills than peers who speak only one language.
B
Many elementary schools offer exposure to foreign languages and cultures in a club format.
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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A
Media
B
A technique
C
A thesis
D
Propaganda
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Read the excerpt from President Roosevelt’s State of the Union address.I cannot prophesy. I cannot tell you when or where the United Nations are going to strike next in Europe. But we are going to strike—and strike hard.

A
impress the public with emotional diction.
B
inspire the public to join the military.
C
convince the public of America’s strength.
D
encourage viewers to remain active.
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Read the sentence.The poster includes bright, pretty colors to catch the viewer’s attention and evoke a sense of joy.

A
vibrant
B
jarring
C
understated
D
nice
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Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

A
Hungry after practice, the team gobbled up their sandwiches.
B
Looking through his backpack, Tyler finally spotted his calculator.
C
After trying the new recipe, chicken pizza tasted delicious.
D
With a sigh of exhaustion, Mrs. Granger put her feet up.

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