14. Read the sentence from the passage...what does the simile suggest?

The fog felt very comforting to Tommy

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8. Part two: Which sentence best supports the answer in part one? choose one.

Sillett made an art of climbing, but can't eliminate danger

Read the 3rd paragraph...How does the paragraph most contribute to the development of ideas?

by explaining how Sillett became involved with redwoods

16. Part Two Which sentence supports the answer in Part One? choose two

Fog like white wool, drifting past him...looked solid, The snow was no longer snow, but rain...

Which evidence best supports the author's claim redwoods have a "complex structure"?

The crown of an old redwood often has many trunks...

2. Read the sentence...what does the figurative language in the sentence suggest?

Exercise has long-term effects on the body

How does the information in the text box most contribute to the development of the ideas?

It supports the idea climbing redwoods requires attention

9. How is the author's purpose to inform conveyed in the passage?

Scientific details share to explain how redwoods are studied

5. Which sentence from the passage best explains why teens may want to consider solo sports...

Exercise you do on your own is easier to continue...

7. Part Two: Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer in part one? choose one

It's also possible to overtrain-something athletes need to..

6. Why are headings included in the passage?

to identify the topic of each section

13. Read the sentence from the passage...how does the author use the phrase "to pull together"

to show Storm's belief in working for the same cause

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9. Read the sentence from passage...how does it contribute to the passage?

gives the reader visual image of where the story takes place

4. Which evidence best supports "activities that encourage flexibility are easy to find"?

Even small things can count as exercise when you start...

Read the sentence from the passage...Which evidence best supports this central idea?

At its top was a sunny glade alive with mosses, lichens, ...

Read the sentence from the passage...what does the figurative language in the sentence suggest?

The fog spreads over the redwood trees

Read the sentence from the passage...how does the author use the word "champions"

to indicate a way that redwood trees help the environment

7. Part two: Which evidence from the passage supports the answer in part one? Choose 2

If the top of the trunk dies and falls off, another trunk..., The trees are immune to diseases

16 Part One what point during the storm does Tommy first realize things are not as he expects

when the weather becomes warmer

8. Part Two which evidence from the passage supports the answer to part one? choose two

If so solo sports like biking or snowboarding may be for you, Like other muscles, the heart enjoys a good workout

15. Part Two Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer in part one? choose one

We'll drop everything else...looking for other specimens

7. Part One: What generalization can be made based on the section Too Much of a Good Thing

Athletes should limit the time spent on one sport

Part One: Which claim does the author make in the passage

Redwood trees are known for their ability to stay alive

10. Read the sentence from the passage...How does it develop the plot?

shows that Jim & Tommy have different viewpoints already

8. part one Based on the passage what is the main difference between aerobic and strength train

the muscles of the body each targets

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14. Read the sentence from the passage...what does the simile suggest?
the fog hinted to Tommy that he was going to crash the plane
The fog gave Tommy a reason to feel afraid of the future
The fog felt very cold to Tommy
The fog felt very comforting to Tommy
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new text
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3. Read the sentence from the passage...What does the word efficient mean used in the sentence?
original
capable
obvious
necessary
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8. Part two: Which sentence best supports the answer in part one? choose one.
Sillett uses these numbers to construct 3-D diagrams
But when Sillett reached the crown...he found a forest above
Sillett made an art of climbing, but can't eliminate danger
These rope systems allow them to move all around the crown..
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Read the 3rd paragraph...How does the paragraph most contribute to the development of ideas?
by focusing on Sillett's techniques for climbing redwoods
by describing the places Sillett visits to study redwoods
by explaining how Sillett became involved with redwoods
by emphasizing Sillett's research findings on redwoods
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16. Part Two Which sentence supports the answer in Part One? choose two
A grayish body...waving two enormously long tentacles...
The plane was no longer controllable
Fog like white wool, drifting past him...looked solid
The snow was no longer snow, but rain...
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Which evidence best supports the author's claim redwoods have a "complex structure"?
They've installed sensors in trees to collect data on light
The climbers hang in harnesses from ropes...to avoid putting
At that time the tops of the ancient trees in old-growth...
The crown of an old redwood often has many trunks...
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2. Read the sentence...what does the figurative language in the sentence suggest?
Exercise requirements change as the body ages
Exercise methods should be chosen carefully...
Exercise should be pain free for the body from the beginning
Exercise has long-term effects on the body
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How does the information in the text box most contribute to the development of the ideas?
It supports the idea climbing redwoods requires attention
It suggests that much equipment is needed to climb redwoods
It supports the idea that redwood trees can live a long time
It suggests that different animals can live within redwoods
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9. How is the author's purpose to inform conveyed in the passage?
Scientific details share to explain how redwoods are studied
Historical accounts are given about how redwoods looked
Professional interviews are shared about how redwoods used
Practical tips are given about how people can visit redwoods
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5. Which sentence from the passage best explains why teens may want to consider solo sports...
Exercise you do on your own is easier to continue...
One of the biggest reasons people drop exercise is boredom
Exercise is one most important parts to keep you healthy.
When you use your muscles and they become stronger...
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7. Part Two: Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer in part one? choose one
It's also possible to overtrain-something athletes need to..
And if you have an injury...give yourself time to heal
Also never exercise through pain
The body needs enough calories to function properly
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6. Why are headings included in the passage?
to offer a possible solution to a problem
to identify the topic of each section
to define key terms in each section
to answer questions from the author
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15. Part One Which word describes how Jim Dodd felt when he found the fossil?
frustrated
doubtful
sympathetic
delighted
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13. Read the sentence from the passage...how does the author use the phrase "to pull together"
to suggest Cap. Storm likes to debate others
to show that Storm enjoys being a sailor on the exhibition
to show Storm's belief in working for the same cause
to illustrate Cap. Storm's desire to have a group of friends
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Next Passage Questions
Next passage questions
Next passage questions
Next passage questions
Next passage questions
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9. Read the sentence from passage...how does it contribute to the passage?
hints at the problem the main character will have later
gives the reader visual image of where the story takes place
gives the reader clues as to the overall theme
explains why the men in the plane are coming back to camp
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11. What does the word maneuvering mean as used in the passage?
moving
mistaking
monitoring
marking
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4. Which evidence best supports "activities that encourage flexibility are easy to find"?
When picking exercise, it can help to consider your ...
This is especially true for teens, who are still growing
Even small things can count as exercise when you start...
It's a good idea to talk someone who understand the exercise
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1. Read the sentence from the passage...what does the phrase "rev up" mean?
reverse
increase
protect
accept
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Read the sentence from the passage...Which evidence best supports this central idea?
The crown of an old rewood often has many trunks...
Water molecules have a tendency to cling to one another, ...
At its top was a sunny glade alive with mosses, lichens, ...
Growing from a rotting stump in the middle of the crown...
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8. Part One: Which word best describes Sillett's approach to studying redwoods?
critical
reluctant
cautious
fearful
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Read the sentence from the passage...what does the figurative language in the sentence suggest?
The fog makes it difficult to clearly see the redwoods
The fog makes it cooler for researchers to climb the redwood
The fog spreads over the redwood trees
The fog cleans the redwood trees
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Read the sentence from the passage...how does the author use the word "champions"
to indicate a way that redwood trees help the environment
to emphasize one area in which people can protect redwoods
to suggest that redwood trees complete against other plants
to reveal that more research is needed on redwoods
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7. Part two: Which evidence from the passage supports the answer in part one? Choose 2
The oldest and largest ones survived in old-growth forests
If the top of the trunk dies and falls off, another trunk...
The trees are immune to diseases
Scientists assumed they were biological desserts
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16 Part One what point during the storm does Tommy first realize things are not as he expects
when he sees a snowstorm that blackens the sky
when he sees a shrimp that is of an enormous size
when the weather becomes warmer
when the plane starts going in circles
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8. Part Two which evidence from the passage supports the answer to part one? choose two
If so solo sports like biking or snowboarding may be for you
Like other muscles, the heart enjoys a good workout
Being flexible may also help improve a person's performance
Those gym class standbys are also good for building muscle
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12. Based on the prefix im- what does impartial mean?
the act of taking sides
taking sides again
not taking sides
taking opposite sides
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15. Part Two Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer in part one? choose one
We'll drop everything else...looking for other specimens
It resembled nothing so much as an enormous beetle
This substance...looked as hard as plate armor
A beetle with the shell of crustacean instead mere chitin
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7. Part One: What generalization can be made based on the section Too Much of a Good Thing
Athletes should limit the time spent on one sport
Being flexible can improve how well one performs a sport
Playing several sports will strengthen a variety of muscles
There is a sport or activity to fit every workout style
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Part One: Which claim does the author make in the passage
Redwood trees are known for their ability to stay alive
Redwood trees mostly grow in foreign countries
Redwood trees require a lot of water to survive.
Redwood trees have few living plants within them
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10. Read the sentence from the passage...How does it develop the plot?
shows that Jim & Tommy have different viewpoints already
suggests Jim & Tommy will continue on expeditions together
shows that Jim & Tommy are good friends for long time
suggests Jim & Tommy are soon going on a dangerous adventure
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8. part one Based on the passage what is the main difference between aerobic and strength train
the amount of money each costs
the age of the person each benefits
the amount of practice each requires
the muscles of the body each targets

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