ELA Database 2

Identify the verb, if any, that has a direct object in the following sentence.

Dr. Popov sat and squinted as he viewed cells through the microscope.

Identify the direct object in the following sentence, if there is one.

Max tried so hard, but he did not succeed.

Select the part of speech that cannot be found in the following sentence.

I subscribe to National Geographic, and I read it every month.

Identify the indirect object in the following sentence, if there is one.

Snowflakes fell softly to the ground.

Select the verb that acts on the underlined direct object in the following sentence.

We have no choice but to sit here and wait for these cows to cross the road!

Select the verb that acts on the underlined direct object in the following sentence.

James Madison and Thomas Jefferson were among the men who helped to write the Constitution.

What part of speech correctly describes the underlined word in the following sentence?

I don’t think you should give her that.

How many direct objects are in the following sentence?

I read Gulliver’s Travels, and I loved it!

Which of the following verbs can take a direct object?

Identify the direct object in the following sentence.

The doctor treated ten new patients last night.

Identify the indirect object in the following sentence, if there is one.

When I go, I’ll take you with me.

What part of speech correctly describes the underlined phrase in the following sentence?

The mother fed the baby from a bottle.

Identify the direct object of the underlined verb in the following sentence.

Tommy watched a movie with Mary.

Select the verb that acts on the underlined direct object.

We decided that we should walk the dog before going to the restaurant.

Select the direct object of the underlined verb.

Andrei was happy to help his daughter and her fiance plan their wedding.

Identify the indirect object in the following sentence.

I made us pie for dessert.

What part of speech correctly describes the underlined phrase in the following sentence?

In 1969, man walked on the moon.

Identify the direct object in the following sentence, if there is one.

After hiking, the scouts cooked dinner over a campfire.

What part of speech correctly describes the underlined phrase in the following sentence?

Leo watched his older brother walk to the bus stop on the first day of school.

Select the word that is an object of the underlined verb.

The graduates held lit candles.

Which of the following verbs cannot take a direct object?

Which verbs in the following sentence have indirect objects?

I told them my opinion when I said that giving their daughter a gerbil for her birthday was a bad idea.

Identify the direct object in the following sentence.

William’s sister painted a portrait for him.

How many indirect objects are in the following sentence?

Nigel drove his father’s car to their country house.

Identify the indirect object in the following sentence.

The dressmaker made Selena a lovely gown.

Identify the direct object in the following sentence.

Paulo accidentally locked his keys in his car.

Adding which of the following prefixes to cardium would describe the membrane around the heart?

Read the following sentence.

The patient was hemotoxic  and had to be treated immediately. 

What kind of condition is the patient suffering from?

In this sentence the suffix indicates that the doctor plans to do an excision on which body part?

The doctor needs to perform a pneumonectomy. on the patient.

Which of the following suffixes means “swelling of?”

Read the following sentence.

The doctor was treating the patient for gastric pain.

What kind of pain was the patient experiencing?

Which of the following words means “inside the vein?”

Based on your knowledge of medical roots, prefixes, and suffixes, which of the following words means the study of the structure and function of cells?

Which of the following suffixes means “hardening of?”

Which of the following root words means “veins?”

Which of the following suffixes means “to stop or control?”

In this sentence the root indicates that the patient has inflammation of which body part?

The patient was suffering from hepatitis.

Which of the following words means “pain of the kidneys?”

Based on your knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes what does epidermis mean?

Which prefix would you affix to the word “operative” to complete the following sentence?

The surgeon wanted to conduct a ____operative exam a week before the patient’s surgery.

Based on your knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes what does encephalitis mean?

Adding which of the following prefixes to glycemia would show that a person has low blood sugar?

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The doctor performed an endoscopy on the patient.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The scientists were studying human osteocytes to learn more about them.

Which prefix would you affix to the word “natal” to complete the following sentence?

The nurses in the NICU provide ____natal care for premature babies.

Which of the following root words means “small intestines?”

Which of the following words means “cancer-causing?”

In this sentence the root indicates that the doctor will surgically repair which body part?

The surgeon was getting ready to perform a rhinoplasty.

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The doctor performed a nephrectomy on the patient.

Based on your knowledge of medical roots, prefixes, and suffixes, which of the following words means the study of the nervous system?

Read the following sentence.

The nurse’s instructed the patient to take her ocular medication twice daily.

What kind of medicine is the patient taking?

Based on your knowledge of medical roots, prefixes, and suffixes, which of the following words means a disease of the muscle or muscle tissue?

Which suffix would you affix to the word “cardi” to complete the following sentence?

The student was studying to become a cardi_______.

Which of the following root words means “bones?”

Based on your knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes what is a hypodermic needle?

Adding which of the following to prefixes to thyroid would describe the area next to the thyroid?

Which of the following root words means “arm?”

Based on your knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes what is a neuroplasty?

Adding which of the following suffixes to psycho would describe the area of study focused on how medicine affects the brain?

In this sentence the root indicates that the patient has inflammation of which body part? The patient was suffering from encephalitis.

Based on your knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes, laryngostasis is the medical term for which of the following common ailments?

Which of the following root words means “abdomen?”

Which of the following root words means “sugar?”

In this sentence the root indicates that the patient has inflammation of which body part?

The patient needed care for his carditis.

Based on your knowledge of medical roots, prefixes, and suffixes, which of the following words means the study of diseases?

Which prefix would you affix to the word “operative” to complete the following sentence?

The surgeon wanted to conduct a ____operative exam a week after the patient’s surgery.

Adding which of the following prefixes to tension would show that a person has high blood pressure?

Which prefix would you affix to the root word “myo” and the suffix “sitis” to complete the following sentence?

The student was experiencing inflammation in many muscle groups, a condition called _____myositis.

Which prefix would you affix to “ologist” to complete the following sentence?

The doctor was a(n) ____ologist, caring for elderly.

Based on your knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes what does hematology mean?

Read the following sentence.

The doctor was treating the patient for rhinovirus.

What did the patient suffer from?

Which of the following suffixes means “cell?”

Which of the following words means “a procedure to remove the appendix?”

Based on your knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes what is a hysterectomy?

Based on your knowledge of medical roots, prefixes, and suffixes, which of the following words means the study and treatment of tumors?

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence to complete the follow-up sentence.

The patient went to an orthopedic surgeon. An orthopedic surgeon repairs anything that’s part of the –

Read the following sentence.

The doctor was treating the patient for thoracic pain.

What kind of pain was the patient experiencing?

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence to answer the following question.

The patient was suffering from adenopathy.

What was the patient experiencing?

Adding which of the following prefixes to pepsia would describe indigestion?

In this sentence the suffix indicates that the doctor plans to do an excision on which body part?

The doctor needs to perform an appendectomy on the patient.

Read the following sentence.

After surgery, the patient began to experience rhinalgia and needed pain medication.

What part of the patient’s body was hurting?

Adding which of the following suffixes to pelvi- , from the word pelvis, would show that the pelvis’s dimensions are being measured?

Based on your knowledge of medical roots, prefixes, and suffixes, which of the following words means a disease of the intestines?

Which of the following words means “pain of the kidneys?”

Which of the following root words means “brain?”

In this sentence the suffix indicates that the doctor plans to do a visual exploration on which body part?

The doctor needs to do an arthroscopy on the patient.

Which root word means “reproduction?”

Based on your knowledge of medical roots, prefixes, and suffixes, which of the following words means the study of joint, muscle, and ligament disorders?

Which of the following words means “treatment with water” for conditions like arthritis or paralysis?

Which of the following root words means “bones of the fingers and toes?”

Which of the following is the term for the medical screening of patients to determine their priority?

Based on your knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes what is a retinoblastoma?

Which of the following words means “under the skin?”

Based on your knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes what does posterior mean?

Which suffix would you affix to the word “tracheo” to complete the following sentence?

The surgeon needed to perform a tracheo ____ to create an opening in the trachea so the patient could breathe.

Which of the following suffixes means “causing?”

Which of the following suffixes means “an instrument used to record?”

Adding which of the following prefixes to natal would describe the time and events surrounding a birth, or approximately a few weeks before and after it?

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The patient was experiencing intramuscular pain.

Which of the following suffixes means “visual examination of?”

Read the following sentence.

The scientist was studying the myochrome of the human body.

What was the scientist studying?

Adding which of the following to prefixes to phobia would describe the fear of medicine?

Which of the following root words means “hearing”?

Look at the following sentence.

The young boy had a pulmonary issue and had to be seen by the doctor right away.

What kind of issue was the boy having?

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The patient had intraocular pressure.

Read the following sentence.

The patient was sent to see a pulmonologist.

What kind of doctor was the patient seeing?

Based on your knowledge of medical roots, prefixes, and suffixes, which of the following words means a disease present from birth?

Which of the following words means “adjacent to the esophagus?”

Which of the following suffixes means “weakness?”

Based on your knowledge of medical roots, prefixes, and suffixes, which of the following words means the study of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas?

Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

The doctor was trying to figure out what was causing the patient’s neuralgia.

Which of the following suffixes means “decay of?”

Read the following sentence.

The medical student was interested in studying otolaryngology.

What kind of doctor did the medical student wish to become?

In this sentence the root indicates that the doctor will surgically repair which body part?

The surgeon was getting ready to perform an osteoplasty.

Which suffix would you affix to the word “nephr” to complete the following sentence?

The patient was uncomfortable because she was experiencing nephr______, and the staff needed to deal with the swelling.

In this sentence the root indicates that the doctor will make an incision on which body part?

The surgeon was getting ready to perform a nephrectomy.

Read the following sentences:

Winston Smith grows increasingly ambitious in his acts of rebellion against Big Brother and the Party. __________ he is convinced from the beginning that he will be caught.

Which transition would best fit into the space above?

What is a transition in writing?

When you’re considering which of two words to use in an essay and you have no strong reason to do otherwise, you should choose the:

Read the following sentences:

Due to the fact that fatty pork is often cured and turned into unhealthy products like bacon, many health-conscious consumers fail to recognize the potential of pork. On the other hand, lean and unprocessed pork products can be a valuable part of a healthy diet.

Which transitions could replace the wordy phrases underlined and improve the writing style without changing the meaning?

Read the following sentences:

Our understanding of paleontology continues to grow and change. Until recently, we believed all dinosaurs had died out at the end of the Cretaceous Period 65 million years ago. We now understand that one group of dinosaurs survived and evolved into birds.

Which words and phrases are transitions?

An essay has __________ if the ideas are logical and consistent.

Read the draft paragraph below and answer the following question.

The Harry Potter books are told from a third person limited omniscient point of view. (1) The narrator describes Harry’s actions using words like he and him rather than I and me, but the narrator can access Harry’s inner thoughts as a real human observer could not. (2) The narrator is unable to read the thoughts of other characters, even of Harry’s close friends, Ron and Hermione. (3) The reader must guess at their thoughts, as friends must sometimes guess at the thoughts of friends in real life. (4) Rowling weaves her narratives in a way that makes readers feel a close kinship with Harry. (5)

Imagine this is a body paragraph in a draft essay with the following thesis:

“The Harry Potter series is successful partly because the author, J.K. Rowling, does an expert job of engaging her audience’s emotions.”

Which sentence should be moved to the beginning of the paragraph to create a clear and direct link back to this argument?

Read the draft paragraph below and answer the following question.

The Harry Potter books are told from a third person limited omniscient point of view. (1) The narrator describes Harry’s actions using words like he and him rather than I and me, but the narrator can access Harry’s inner thoughts as a real human observer could not. (2) The narrator is unable to read the thoughts of other characters, even of Harry’s close friends, Ron and Hermione. (3) The reader must guess at their thoughts, as friends must sometimes guess at the thoughts of friends in real life. (4) Rowling weaves her narratives in a way that makes readers feel a close kinship with Harry. (5)

Which evidence would back up the claim that the Harry Potter books are told in the third person limited omniscient point of view?

Read the draft paragraph below and answer the following question.

The Harry Potter books are told from a third person limited omniscient point of view. (1) The narrator describes Harry’s actions using words like he and him rather than I and me, but the narrator can access Harry’s inner thoughts as a real human observer could not. (2) The narrator is unable to read the thoughts of other characters, even of Harry’s close friends, Ron and Hermione. (3) The reader must guess at their thoughts, as friends must sometimes guess at the thoughts of friends in real life. (4) Rowling weaves her narratives in a way that makes readers feel a close kinship with Harry. (5)

Which transition best fits at the beginning of Sentence 2?

Read the draft paragraph below and answer the following question.

The Harry Potter books are told from a third person limited omniscient point of view. (1) The narrator describes Harry’s actions using words like he and him rather than I and me, but the narrator can access Harry’s inner thoughts as a real human observer could not. (2) The narrator is unable to read the thoughts of other characters, even of Harry’s close friends, Ron and Hermione. (3) The reader must guess at their thoughts, as friends must sometimes guess at the thoughts of friends in real life. (4) Rowling weaves her narratives in a way that makes readers feel a close kinship with Harry. (5)

Which transition best fits at the beginning of Sentence 4?

Read the draft paragraph below and answer the following question.

The Harry Potter books are told from a third person limited omniscient point of view. (1) The narrator describes Harry’s actions using words like he and him rather than I and me, but the narrator can access Harry’s inner thoughts as a real human observer could not. (2) The narrator is unable to read the thoughts of other characters, even of Harry’s close friends, Ron and Hermione. (3) The reader must guess at their thoughts, as friends must sometimes guess at the thoughts of friends in real life. (4) Rowling weaves her narratives in a way that makes readers feel a close kinship with Harry. (5)

Which sentence provides further explanation to back up the point in Sentence 4?

Read the text below and answer the following question.

WiseWear gear provides you with cutting-edge technology to enhance your performance and optimize your training. WiseWear products include sensors to track your heart rate, activity level, and calorie burn during workouts. Information is automatically uploaded to your phone and organized so you can track your improvement over time with just a tap of the screen.

Concerned about comfort? We’ve got you covered. WiseWear clothing is made with high-tech synthetic compression fabrics to promote circulation and wick away sweat while you work out.

Top-level pro athletes, like ultra-marathoner Uri Schmidt, rely on WiseWear for training and competition. Shouldn’t you do the same?

What graphic(s) should the author use to best assist the passage’s argument?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Our survey revealed a broad pattern of unconscious bias against minority students on majority-white college campuses. First, a startlingly high proportion of minority respondents, 83%, reported that they often or sometimes felt marginalized or overlooked by members of their broader campus communities.

In a follow-up telephone interview, Aida Green, an African American sophomore at Standmore University in Iowa, said that students in campus common areas often asked her questions like, “Where are you visiting from?” Although these encounters typically take a friendly tone, Green said the underlying message is clear: her community fails to recognize her as a member. When asked why this matters, Green sounded frustrated. “I see people’s eyes pass over me when they’re forming study groups. White kids get asked; I have to put myself forward.” She sighed. “And that’s if I know an opportunity exists. I’m always wondering what I could be doing to get ahead that I’m not doing because nobody thought to tell me I can.”

Similar patterns existed in other minority students’ survey comments and interviews. The most common type of statement was a sentiment of fatigue; students feel exhausted by the effort to insert themselves into groups that unconsciously exclude them. And many students echoed Green’s worry that they may be missing out on opportunities. Clarity Ferrer, a black Puerto Rican senior at Northeastern College of Vermont, was certain she had been overlooked: “My own sorority sisters started holding informal lunches with alumni to talk about jobs and internships, and they didn’t invite me the whole first quarter. All the other seniors got told about it. But me? They forgot.”

Which option could the author use to make the passage argument stronger?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

As a parent, I find television and movie rating systems unhelpful. Ratings systems are not human. Their scores are based on numbers: how many bad words, how many gory scenes. To me, that makes no sense. Nobody else knows my kids like I do, so nobody else can say what’s okay for them to watch.

In my experience, the content a government organization rates as PG or PG-13 may or may not be appropriate for my 9-, 14-, and 16-year-olds. My youngest is quite mature for his age, and I’m fine with him hearing a bad word or two as a part of a meaningful story.

Violence concerns me more. I won’t let even my 16-year-old watch frivolous violence or horror. But I don’t shelter him from realistic violence. My little guy still has to stay out of the room for the bloody stuff. But eventually, kids need to know what’s out there.

Where would the author likely find information to support their argument?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

What happens when you walk barefoot from the swimming pool onto a section of sun-baked pavement? Ouch! The soles of your feet burn, and you might start to hop up and down and then quickly scamper away to a cooler, shaded spot of ground. What happened?

Thank specialized cells . . . . Networks of connected cells called neurons make up your body’s electrical, or nervous, system. This system works to communicate messages, such as, “Quick, move off the hot pavement!” Cells of the nervous system (specifically neurons) possess special features and a unique shape, both of which suit them for their job in communication. Or, as scientists like to put it, structure determines function.

Neurons have long, spindly extensions called axons that carry electrical and chemical messages. These messages convey information to your brain—”The ground is burning hot!”—and responses back from the brain—”Pick up your foot!”

To transmit these messages, charged particles (primarily sodium ions), jet across a nerve cell membrane, creating an electrical impulse that speeds down the axon. When the electrical impulse reaches the end of the axon, it triggers the neuron to release a chemical messenger (called a neurotransmitter) that passes the signal to a neighboring nerve cell. This continues until the message reaches its destination, usually in the brain, spinal cord, or muscle.

Most neurons can convey messages very fast because they are electrically insulated with a fatty covering called myelin. Myelin is formed by Schwann cells—one of the many types of glial cells that supply support and nutrition to nerve cells.

Nerves coated with myelin transmit messages at a speed of about 250 miles per hour, plenty of time for the message to get to your brain to warn you to lift your foot before it burns.

One reason young children are at a higher risk for burning themselves is because the neurons in children’s bodies do not become fully coated with myelin until they are about 10 years old. That means it takes dangerously long for a message like, “The stove is hot!” to reach a young children’s brains to tell them to pull their hands away.

Myelin formation (and consequently the conduction of nervous system messages) can be disrupted by certain diseases, such as multiple sclerosis. Symptoms such as numbness, double vision, and muscle paralysis all result from faulty nerve conduction that ultimately impairs muscle cell function.

The text is from the U.S. National Institute of General Medical Sciences.

Using both the diagram and the text, what is an axon?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

What happens when you walk barefoot from the swimming pool onto a section of sun-baked pavement? Ouch! The soles of your feet burn, and you might start to hop up and down and then quickly scamper away to a cooler, shaded spot of ground. What happened?

Thank specialized cells . . . . Networks of connected cells called neurons make up your body’s electrical, or nervous, system. This system works to communicate messages, such as, “Quick, move off the hot pavement!” Cells of the nervous system (specifically neurons) possess special features and a unique shape, both of which suit them for their job in communication. Or, as scientists like to put it, structure determines function.

Neurons have long, spindly extensions called axons that carry electrical and chemical messages. These messages convey information to your brain—”The ground is burning hot!”—and responses back from the brain—”Pick up your foot!”

To transmit these messages, charged particles (primarily sodium ions), jet across a nerve cell membrane, creating an electrical impulse that speeds down the axon. When the electrical impulse reaches the end of the axon, it triggers the neuron to release a chemical messenger (called a neurotransmitter) that passes the signal to a neighboring nerve cell. This continues until the message reaches its destination, usually in the brain, spinal cord, or muscle.

Most neurons can convey messages very fast because they are electrically insulated with a fatty covering called myelin. Myelin is formed by Schwann cells—one of the many types of glial cells that supply support and nutrition to nerve cells.

Nerves coated with myelin transmit messages at a speed of about 250 miles per hour, plenty of time for the message to get to your brain to warn you to lift your foot before it burns.

One reason young children are at a higher risk for burning themselves is because the neurons in children’s bodies do not become fully coated with myelin until they are about 10 years old. That means it takes dangerously long for a message like, “The stove is hot!” to reach a young children’s brains to tell them to pull their hands away.

Myelin formation (and consequently the conduction of nervous system messages) can be disrupted by certain diseases, such as multiple sclerosis. Symptoms such as numbness, double vision, and muscle paralysis all result from faulty nerve conduction that ultimately impairs muscle cell function.

The text is from the U.S. National Institute of General Medical Sciences.

The text does a thorough job explaining parts of a neuron. Why would an author include the associated image with the text?

Study the graphic element and consider the summary below to answer the following question.

A high school student is presenting research on how gender affects participation in her political science class.

Summary: Following a month-long study of the participation levels in Political Science Class 201, the results indicate that males make up the majority of the time spent speaking. Throughout the course of the month, twelve in class lectures of one-hour sessions took place. Approximately half of the class was spent for the professor to lecture. The professor is male, but the total time and subsequent questions taken during his lecture were subtracted out to calculate the data. Only the time dedicated to post lecture discussion was evaluated for the creation of the graphs and conclusion.

As a result of the research, it would be recommended to host formal debate styled conversations. Although, it may be necessary to create some, if not very specific, limitations to prevent a filibuster effect. This would allow for each debate party, whoever it may consist of, to share their opinions and pose questions to the professor and class.

The student wants to expand her research to create a report for a class surrounding gender differences and studies. What would the best approach be?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Dear Dr. Rodriguez,

I am writing to request that you change my daughter Amelia’s chemistry grade. Amelia is a brilliant and capable girl who does not deserve an F in your class. Incidentally, I am sure you recall our family’s substantial donation to your school district last year. I was led to believe we would no longer be troubled by petty grade issues or incompetent teachers after I wrote that check. In fact, I feel compelled to forward this message to your superiors to make certain the issue is dealt with promptly, and to ensure that we have no future misunderstandings.

Sincerely,
Violetta D. Johannsen

If Violetta wanted to make a reasonable argument, what information should she add?

Which of the following is not  a function of text features?

Use the map below and answer the following question. 

A person could get from the Lodge to Fairyland Point by:

Use the map below and answer the following question. 

Which feature on the map is between Sunset Point and Bryce Point?

Use the map below and answer the following question.

How could a person travel from the visitor center to Bryce Point without touching Sunset Point?

Use the map below and answer the following question.

Which feature on the map is farthest west?

Use the map below and answer the following question.

The key shows:

Consider the following chart and answer the question.

At three and a half months, a baby girl in the 50th percentile is about _________ centimeters long.

Consider the following chart and answer the question.

Samantha, a 6-week-old baby, is measured at 59 centimeters. How does her length compare to most babies her age?

Consider the following chart and answer the question.

Delia, a 6-month-old baby, is measured at 59 centimeters. How does her length compare to most babies her age?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

A growing focus on STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—has brought funding and excitement for these subjects into schools. Meanwhile, the push for standardized testing is requiring teachers to devote a large proportion of class time to reading and math test preparation. One consequence of these dual trends is that schools are skimping on social studies instruction.

Mindful world citizens need, at a minimum, a general awareness of foreign cultures, a passing familiarity with geography, and a basic understanding of history. If you’re not sure your child’s school is instilling these basic foundations of knowledge, you need to support your kids’ learning yourself. Daunting as this may sound, it doesn’t need to take an inordinate amount of time and effort.

A good first step is to keep a globe or world map in a prominent location in your home. Whenever possible, refer to this resource in conversation. For instance, if your child is interested in a particular animal, point out where in the world it lives. If older children ask questions about the news, show them where current events are happening. If your budget allows it, keep a good children’s atlas handy too. This will allow your conversations to go into greater depth if your children show interest.

Children have ever-greater access to high-quality fiction about people and cultures around the world. If you’re reading together about a foreign place or time—or if you see your older child picking up a historical or multicultural book—take a moment to find a children’s nonfiction book on the same subject. If you don’t have time to do this research during a family library trip, most libraries allow patrons to browse and order books online.

What information could the author add to the passage to make the argument stronger and more informative?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

It is perhaps unsurprising that fad diets are so common given the level of obesity in American society. But over the long term, most fad diets are harmful both to the health and to the waistline. Many such diets advocate cutting out one major nutrient, such as fats or carbohydrates. Others suggest fasting over long periods or eating from fixed menu options that may not meet the body’s needs. Most of these diets are highly impractical, and many lead directly or indirectly to binge eating and other unhealthy behaviors.

The author finds a scientific survey that reveals over 75% of adults quit a fad diet before they’ve reached four weeks of following one. Why would this be useful?

Please read the text below and answer the following question.

A global temperature change of a few degrees is more significant than it may seem at first glance. This is not merely a change in weather in any one location. Rather, it is an average change in temperatures around the entire surface of the planet. It takes a vast amount of heat energy to warm every part of our world—including oceans, air, and land—by even a tiny measurable amount. Moreover, relatively small changes in the earth’s surface temperatures have historically caused enormous changes in climate. In the last ice age 20,000 years ago, when much of the northern hemisphere was buried under huge sheets of ice, mean global temperatures were only about five degrees Celsius lower than they are now. Scientists predict a temperature rise of two to six degrees Celsius by 2100. What if this causes similarly drastic changes to the world we call home?

The author wants to include a line graph demonstrating the mean global temperature changes between the last ice age to the present. Why should the author not do this?

Please read the text below and answer the following question.

A global temperature change of a few degrees is more significant than it may seem at first glance. This is not merely a change in weather in any one location. Rather, it is an average change in temperatures around the entire surface of the planet. It takes a vast amount of heat energy to warm every part of our world—including oceans, air, and land—by even a tiny measurable amount. Moreover, relatively small changes in the earth’s surface temperatures have historically caused enormous changes in climate. In the last ice age 20,000 years ago, when much of the northern hemisphere was buried under huge sheets of ice, mean global temperatures were only about five degrees Celsius lower than they are now. Scientists predict a temperature rise of two to six degrees Celsius by 2100. What if this causes similarly drastic changes to the world we call home?

What graphic(s) would best assist the passage to support the author’s argument?

If you are using a book for research but it contains more information than you need, which text feature is most likely to help you find the most important pages to read?

Carla is trying to limit her calorie intake. When she buys a bottle of soda, she is pleased to see a low value of 100 calories per serving. Before she pours herself a glass, she should check the number of:

What is a text feature?

If a map does not have a compass, north is:

Which nutrient do most people need to make an effort to limit?

What is a bias?

A statement that is probably true is a(n):

Read the following sentence.

A nurse should not divulge personal information about her patients.

Which revision eliminates gender bias?

Which sentence does not  display gender bias?