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1. What is the author’s conclusion about the house on Pine Street?

• A. The house did not have enough bedrooms.
• B. The house did not have a big enough yard.
• C. The house was not in the right neighborhood.
• D. The house was too expensive.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The author's conclusion about the house on Pine Street is that it was too expensive. This can be inferred from the description provided in the text, where it is mentioned that although the house had enough space inside, it didn't have a big enough yard for their dogs, and the cost of the house was well above their price range. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not align with the evidence from the text, which clearly points to the cost being the main issue with the house on Pine Street.

2. Which of the following is an opinion, rather than a historical fact, expressed by the author?

• A. Leif Erikson was definitely the son of Erik the Red.
• B. Leif Erikson's crew called the land Vinland.
• C. Leif Erikson deserves more credit for his accomplishments.
• D. Leif Erikson explored the Americas nearly five hundred years before Columbus.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The statement 'Leif Erikson deserves more credit for his accomplishments' is an opinion rather than a historical fact. Historical facts can be verified through evidence and documentation, while opinions are subjective viewpoints. Choices A, B, and D provide historical facts about Leif Erikson's lineage, the name given to the land he discovered, and his exploration, respectively, which can be supported by historical records and research.

3. When students use inference, what are they able to do?

• A. Make logical assumptions based on contextual clues
• B. Independently navigate various types of text
• C. Summarize a text's main idea
• D. Paraphrase a text's main idea

Correct answer: A

Rationale: When students use inference, they are able to make logical assumptions based on contextual clues found in the text. This involves reading between the lines and drawing conclusions that are not explicitly stated. Choice B is incorrect because it refers to the skill of navigating through different types of text independently, which is not specifically related to inference. Choices C and D are also incorrect as they refer to summarizing and paraphrasing a text's main idea, which are different skills from making inferences.

4. Which of the following statements offers a supporting argument for the passage's claim that many coastal islands are eroding?

• A. Recent hurricane seasons have been expensive.
• B. The Atlantic Basin is entering an active period.
• C. Louisiana has lost 2,000 square miles of coastal land.
• D. Barrier islands are the first line of defense against coastal storms.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Statement C directly provides evidence of coastal land erosion by stating that Louisiana has lost a significant amount of coastal land area. This supports the passage's claim that many coastal islands are eroding. Choice A is incorrect because the expense of recent hurricane seasons does not directly relate to coastal land erosion. Choice B is incorrect as the active period of the Atlantic Basin does not specifically address coastal land erosion. Choice D, while related to coastal storms, does not directly support the claim that many coastal islands are eroding.

5. Assuming this statement is true, which of the answer choices is a logical conclusion?

• A. Whole language is more effective at teaching people to read than phonics.
• B. Phonics is more effective at teaching people to read than whole language.
• C. Literacy rates will probably continue to decline over the next 15 years.
• D. The definition of what it means to be literate is much stricter now.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: If we consider the information provided in the extract that literacy rates were higher when phonics was predominantly used and have declined since whole language programs became more popular, it logically follows that phonics is more effective at teaching people to read than whole language. Choice A is incorrect as the extract suggests the opposite. Choice C cannot be concluded based on the information provided; it is an assumption beyond the scope of the data. Choice D is also unrelated to the information given and does not logically follow from the provided statement.

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