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Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan. It takes place in a ring. Two players try to score points by holding each other down or pushing each other out of the ring. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans. The robot that scores the most points wins.

Which of the following is a supporting detail of this paragraph?

What is the type of the following paragraph?

The Holmdel Horn Antenna is a large microwave horn antenna that was used as a satellite communication antenna and radio telescope during the 1960s at Bell Telephone Laboratories in Holmdel Township, New Jersey, United States. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1988 because of its association with the research work of two radio astronomers, Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson, who used it to discover the cosmic microwave background radiation (CMBR) that permeates the universe. This helped change the science of cosmology, the study of the history of the universe, from a field for unlimited theoretical speculation into a discipline of direct observation.

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One of the people that I admire the most is my great-grandmother Carla. She came to the United States from Italy in 1911 as a young woman on a large ship. She had little money and no property. Soon after landing at Ellis Island in New York, she began working as a seamstress in Brooklyn. She met and married my great-grandfather not long after that. They immediately began their large family. Great-grandma Carla had eight children—five boys and three girls. In addition to taking care of such a large family in a new country, my great-grandmother survived discrimination as an immigrant, two world wars, the Great Depression, and a long list of illnesses. However, she rarely complained, and she was very happy with her new life in America. Whenever I think of my great-grandmother Carla, I am always filled with admiration for her.

Read the sentence, choose the correct answer.

My absent-minded teacher loses his keys, his book and his chalk almost every day!

What does it mean to be absent-minded?

Choose the correct time order words to complete the paragraph:

You can safely drive your car from one place to another if you follow these steps. ______, settle comfortably into the driver’s seat and fasten your seatbelt snugly across hips, shoulder and chest. ______, adjust the rearview and side view mirrors to give yourself a clear view of traffic immediately behind you and behind you on both sides. ______, check over both shoulders before backing out of your parking spot. A successful journey begins with the first step and if you begin your drive by following these steps, your journey should end well for you and for everybody else on the road.

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There are great numbers of deer around here. This whole area is great country for hunters and fishermen. There are bears, mountain lions, and coyotes. To the east there are streams full of trout, and there are ducks and geese. This is a really good place to hunt.

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New York and Boston attract millions of tourists, but I think one of the best cities to visit on the east coast of the United States is Washington, D.C. It has some of the most interesting landmarks and tourist spots in the country. There are many monuments to visit, such as the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, and the Washington Monument, which is the tallest building in Washington. For more excitement, the area called Georgetown in northwest Washington is famous for its shopping and restaurants. Finally, there is the White House tour. On this tour, the guide leads visitors as they walk through many of the rooms in the White House and view the home of the president of the United States. Although Washington, D.C., does not have the large number of visitors that New York or Boston does, I think this city is one of the best destinations for tourists.

Select the statement that best expresses the main idea.

The Louisiana Purchase proved to be one of the shrewdest business pacts in the entire

history of the United States. The purchase doubled in the area of the country and provided territory from which fourteen new states were created either wholly or in part. It also gave us control over the mouth of the Mississippi River and opened up the way to foreign trade Prior to the purchase, the waterway had been blocked by the Spanish, probably with the approval of Napoleon. The land that was bought was rich in timber, minerals, and natural resources of many kinds. Finally, the cost of the transaction was unbelievably low; the total of $15 million amounted to about four cents an acre.

Select the statement that best expresses the main idea.

People often refer to taxes in terms of their being much too high. In reality, they are probably even higher than you think, because in addition to the federal income tax  we are now studying, there are many other Federal, State, and local taxes, including sales taxes,inheritance taxes, state income taxes, personal property taxes, real estate taxes, and others These are just some of the most obvious ones.

Choose the correct time order words to complete the paragraph:

Making a good cup of tea is exquisitely simple. ______ , the teapot is heated by filling it with water that has just come to a boil. This water is then discarded, and one teaspoon of loose tea per cup is placed in the teapot. Fresh water that has just come to a boil is poured into the pot. The tea must now steep for three to five minutes; ______ it is poured through a strainer into a cup or mug.

Choose the sentence that does not support the topic sentence.

TOPIC SENTENCE: It was a very exciting weekend.

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There are many reasons why a cat makes a great pet. First, a cat is always happy to see you when you get home. Second, they will love you unconditionally, which is a really nice thing when you are having a bad day. Cats don't require regular grooming. They are easy to take care of on a regular basis. All they need is to be loved, fed and play with. They love to purr near hands and feet, they are easy to train. They are great pets that the love and care you give them are worth what they give you in return.

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One of the people that I admire the most is my great-grandmother Carla. She came to the United States from Italy in 1911 as a young woman on a large ship. She had little money and no property. Soon after landing at Ellis Island in New York, she began working as a seamstress in Brooklyn. She met and married my great-grandfather not long after that. They immediately began their large family. Great-grandma Carla had eight children—five boys and three girls. In addition to taking care of such a large family in a new country, my great-grandmother survived discrimination as an immigrant, two world wars, the Great Depression, and a long list of illnesses. However, she rarely complained, and she was very happy with her new life in America. Whenever I think of my great-grandmother Carla, I am always filled with admiration for her.

Which of the following is not a good supporting sentence to the topic sentence:

An epidemic is the rapid spread of disease to a large number of hosts in a given population within a short period of time.

Choose the sentence that does not support the topic sentence.

TOPIC SENTENCE: Middle school is a challenging time.

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Fortunately, my parents were very strict with me when I was a child. I think that they were protective because I was an only child. However, at that time, it felt like I was in prison. I had to come straight home after school and immediately do my homework. After I finished my homework, I was allowed to watch only one hour of television. While my friends were playing video games or watching cartoons, I was usually doing chores around the house to help my mother. This included doing some of the laundry and ironing, mowing the lawn, and helping to prepare dinner. My father was an architect, and my mother was a housewife. Looking back, I am not sorry that my parents were strict with me because I think it was the best way to bring up a child.

Read the sentence, choose the correct answer.

I helped my friend in math. He was very grateful. He thanked me again and again. A grateful person is

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Fortunately, my parents were very strict with me when I was a child. I think that they were protective because I was an only child. However, at that time, it felt like I was in prison. I had to come straight home after school and immediately do my homework. After I finished my homework, I was allowed to watch only one hour of television. While my friends were playing video games or watching cartoons, I was usually doing chores around the house to help my mother. This included doing some of the laundry and ironing, mowing the lawn, and helping to prepare dinner. My father was an architect, and my mother was a housewife. Looking back, I am not sorry that my parents were strict with me because I think it was the best way to bring up a child.

Choose the best sentence as a good topic sentence for the following explanatory paragraph:

_____________________________________. This type of writing can act as the heart of the article or as a narration or description in the article. When used after an indirect opening, an expository paragraph also serves the purpose of explaining the topic, why the topic is important and what is to come in the remainder of the article. A writer utilizing the expository method must be credible and write with clarity, so the reader fully understands the explanation.

In an explanatory paragraph, the writer should define the concept or the term clearly, explain how it is different from similar terms, and what it is not.

Decide if the following statement is True or False:

A paragraph has unity if all parts of the paragraph work together to support a single main idea.

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The lovely egret is in danger of extinction because clothing manufacturers use their long, beautiful tail feathers to make ladies' hats.

What is an egret?

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Students compete in robot sumo contests. They learn how to build their own robots. They compete against their classmates and students from other schools. To win, students must be creative. They must have a good plan for defeating other robots.

Which of the following is not a supporting detail of this paragraph?

Choose the correct answer to complete the statement:

We use the transition words “besides, in addition, first, also” 

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

In which sentence does the writer introduce the opinion in the following paragraph?

I am not very interested in television. Watching TV is one way to pass the time when you are bored and have nothing else to do, but most of the programs are a waste of time. Some shows are entertaining or educational, but I can get the same thing from a book and I do not have to read the book at a certain time or for a certain amount of time. TV is not very important to me.

Choose the correct time order words to complete the paragraph:

The preparation of butter is a very straightforward process. ______, fresh milk is obtained from cows. The cream is then separated from the milk by churning. The cream is allowed to sour before being pasteurized to ensure safety. ______, the cream is churned again until it turns into butter. To give the butter a smooth texture and uniform flavour and colour, it is pounded or worked until all the liquid is removed. ______, the butter is packed and sent to the market.

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“Excuse me,” said the girl, “I thought you were someone else.” She was very embarrassed. When you are embarrassed, you are

When you combine two simple sentences with a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or so), the result is called:

What is the type of the following sentence?

The sun looks amazing today.

What is the type of the following paragraph?

A residential garage is a walled, roofed structure for storing a vehicle or vehicles that may be part of or attached to a home, or a separate outbuilding or shed. Residential garages typically have space for one or two cars, although three-car garages are used. When a garage is attached to a house, the garage typically has an entry door into the house, called the person door or man door, in contrast with the wider and taller door for vehicles, called the garage door, which can be raised to permit the entry and exit of a vehicle and then closed to secure the vehicle. A garage protects a vehicle from precipitation, and, if it is equipped with a locking garage door, it also protects the vehicle(s) from theft and vandalism.

Decide if the following statement is true or false:

When you describe a process, you do not describe how to do something step by step.

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It’s easy to put on your shoes. ______, put on a pair of socks to keep your shoes from getting sweaty. ______, pick up a shoe and put your foot through the opening at the back. Slide your foot in so that the toes are near the front of the shoe and your heel is comfortably in the back. ______, tie the laces in a knot. Repeat the process for the other shoe. You can finish this simple process in just a few seconds.

Choose the correct time order words to complete the paragraph:

It is quick and easy to put on a pair of glasses. ______, you take them out of their case. ______, you pull the arms away from the lenses. ______, you slip the glasses over your ears and nose and move them around until they feel comfortable on your ears and nose and you can see clearly through the lenses. Putting on your glasses takes a couple of seconds.

Decide if the following statement is True or False:

In an opinion paragraph, the writer presents his or her ideas about a topic.

Decide if the following statement is True or False:

In an opinion paragraph, the writer must support his or her opinion by including reasons and supporting details or examples.

In which sentence does the writer restate the paragraph topic in the following paragraph? 

I am not very interested in television. Watching TV is one way to pass the time when you are bored and have nothing else to do, but most of the programs are a waste of time. Some shows are entertaining or educational, but I can get the same thing from a book and I do not have to read the book at a certain time or for a certain amount of time. TV is not very important to me.

إقرأ الجملة ثم اختر الإجابة الصحيحة

طائر البلشون الجميل معرض لخطر الانقراض لأن مصنعي الملابس يستخدمون ريش ذيله الطويل والجميل لصنع قبعات السيدات.

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Decide if the following statement is True or False:

The transition words “and, for example, obviously” help in giving the meaning: to add.

What is the type of the following paragraph?

An epidemic is the rapid spread of disease to a large number of hosts in a given population within a short period of time. For example, in meningococcal infections, an attack rate in excess of 15 cases per 100,000 people for two consecutive weeks is considered an epidemic. Epidemics of infectious disease are generally caused by several factors including a change in the ecology of the host population (e.g., increased stress or increase in the density of a vector species), a genetic change in the pathogen reservoir or the introduction of an emerging pathogen to a host population (by movement of pathogen or host). Generally, an epidemic occurs when host immunity to either an established pathogen or newly emerging novel pathogen is suddenly reduced below that found in the endemic equilibrium and the transmission threshold is exceeded.

The following sentence is a good topic sentence for an explanatory paragraph:

In my opinion, cats make the best pets.

Decide if the following statement is True or False:

The transition words. “always, certainly, in addition” give the meaning to emphasize.

Choose the correct answer to complete the statement:

We use the transition words “definitely, obviously, certainly”

What is the type of the following sentence?

Rooftop gardens are very popular.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

Combine the Sentences to Form Compound Sentences:

I have a pet cat. Its name is Fluffy.

Decide if the following statement is True or False:

The transition words. “always, certainly, in addition” give the meaning to emphasize.

In which sentence does the writer restate the paragraph topic in the following paragraph?

My car is not very impressive, but it has its good points. It was cheap to buy and is cheap to maintain and fuel. It is also quite dependable. I have driven it around the island more than once without incident and when there is a problem, it is always because I have not looked after it properly. I may have forgotten to put water in the radiator, or the battery may have gotten old. Cost and dependability alone make the car a good buy.

In which sentence does the writer introduce the opinion in the following paragraph?

My car is not very impressive, but it has its good points. It was cheap to buy and is cheap to maintain and fuel. It is also quite dependable. I have driven it around the island more than once without incident and when there is a problem, it is always because I have not looked after it properly. I may have forgotten to put water in the radiator, or the battery may have gotten old. Cost and dependability alone make the car a good buy.

Decide if the following statement is true or false:

Time order words come at the end of the sentence followed by a comma.

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence:

The topic sentence introduces the audience to the _________ of the paragraph.

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There are many ships near our city, so there is a lot of tar in the water. When there is tar in the water, the water is

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The hill was too arduous for us to climb. We had to walk our bicycles up the hill.

What does arduous probably mean?

Decide if the following statement is True or False:

The phrases “I think, I don't think, I believe, I don't believe in my opinion, in my view, I feel” cannot be used to present the writer’s opinion.

Decide if the following statement is True or False:

In an opinion paragraph, the writer wants to make the reader disagree with his or her opinion. 

In which sentence does the writer restate the paragraph topic in the following paragraph? 

I am not very interested in television. Watching TV is one way to pass the time when you are bored and have nothing else to do, but most of the programs are a waste of time. Some shows are entertaining or educational, but I can get the same thing from a book and I do not have to read the book at a certain time or for a certain amount of time. TV is not very important to me.

Decide if the following statement is true or false:

Using different types of sentences makes the text more interesting.

What is the type of the following sentence?

He is innocent, so he has appealed to the court.

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You can trust the salesmen at that store because they always conduct business in an aboveboard manner.

What does aboveboard probably mean?

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I can't believe it! Right in the middle of our conversation, Peter turned around abruptly and walked out of the room!

 What does abruptly probably mean?

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Petra has so many friends because she is a gregarious person.

What does gregarious probably mean?

Decide if the following statement is True or False:

Transition words help your paragraph read smoothly from one sentence to the next.

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The transition words “for example, for instance” show the connection between ideas by giving an example.

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The concluding sentence may summarize the contents of the paragraph.

Read the paragraph and choose the concluding sentence.

New York and Boston attract millions of tourists, but I think one of the best cities to visit on the east coast of the United States is Washington, D.C. It has some of the most interesting landmarks and tourist spots in the country. There are many monuments to visit, such as the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, and the Washington Monument, which is the tallest building in Washington. For more excitement, the area called Georgetown in northwest Washington is famous for its shopping and restaurants. Finally, there is the White House tour. On this tour, the guide leads visitors as they walk through many of the rooms in the White House and view the home of the president of the United States. Although Washington, D.C., does not have the large number of visitors that New York or Boston does, I think this city is one of the best destinations for tourists.

Read the paragraph and choose the main idea.

There are many reasons why a cat makes a great pet. First, a cat is always happy to see you when you get home. Second, they will love you unconditionally, which is a really nice thing when you are having a bad day. Cats don't require regular grooming. They are easy to take care of on a regular basis. All they need is to be loved, fed and play with. They love to purr near hands and feet, they are easy to train. They are great pets that the love and care you give them are worth what they give you in return.

Read the paragraph and choose the concluding sentence:

Advertising affects our lives every day. Brand names are common household words. We start each day using the toothpaste, soap, and breakfast foods promoted by advertisers. Ads have made the cars we drive signs of our success. Our choices of food, dress, and entertainment are swayed by ads. Not one aspect of American life is untouched by advertising.

Decide if the following statement is true or false:

Using time order words when describing a process helps guide your readers.

Choose the correct time order words to complete the paragraph:

It is easy to watch TV. ______ finding the remote control, point it at the TV. ______, push the power button. Push the number buttons for the channel you want. ______, put the remote control down and sit back and enjoy the show. There is nothing to it.