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Question 1 of 21

1. Question

Which of the following describes a child in the first stage of writing development?

The child writes random shapes.
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The child writes primitive symbols.
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The child writes recognizable letters.
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The child writes full words.
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Question 2 of 21

2. Question

Which of the following statements is a benefit of using a digital writing tool to teach writing to young learners?

It helps learners identify grammar mistakes.
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It helps learners memorize the alphabet.
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It helps learners stay engaged.
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It helps learners improve their penmanship.
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Question 3 of 21

3. Question

Which of the following is a benefit of using digital writing tools to facilitate communication among young learners?

Digital writing tools can help learners develop skills to learn a second language.
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Digital writing tools can help learners communicate with people from different backgrounds.
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Digital writing tools can help learners organize their thoughts before communicating with others.
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Digital writing tools can help learners communicate with more than one person simultaneously.
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Question 4 of 21

4. Question

Which of the following is the first step in the research process?

Collecting data
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Analyzing data
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Drawing a conclusion
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Identifying the question
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Question 5 of 21

5. Question

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

A book about Ancient Greece
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A man’s account of his grandfather’s life
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A letter from a World War II soldier
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A college history textbook
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Question 6 of 21

6. Question

Which of the following traits suggests that a source is unreliable?

It is short
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It contains bias
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It offers an opinion
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It has two authors
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Question 7 of 21

7. Question

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between paraphrasing and plagiarizing?

An author paraphrases when they use only one source and plagiarizes when they use multiple sources.
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An author paraphrases when they write what a source says in their own words and plagiarizes when they quote the source.
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An author paraphrases when they draw the same conclusion as a source and plagiarizes when they draw a different conclusion than a source.
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An author paraphrases when they cite a source and plagiarizes when they do not cite a source.
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Question 8 of 21

8. Question

Which of the following resources can best help you find credible print and digital sources?

A trained librarian
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A search engine
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A news program
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A blog site
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Question 9 of 21

9. Question

Which of the following parts of speech exists to connect clauses within a sentence?

Adjectives
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Verbs
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Conjunctions
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Pronouns
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Question 10 of 21

10. Question

Questions 10–11 refer to the following text, an excerpt from Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.

These visions faded when 10 I perused for the first time those poets whose effusions entranced my soul and lifted it to heaven 11 I also became a poet and for one year lived in a paradise of my own creation; I imagined that I also might obtain a niche in the temple where the names of Homer and Shakespeare are consecrated. You are well acquainted with my failure and how heavily I bore the disappointment. But just at that time I inherited the fortune of my cousin, and my thoughts were turned into the channel of their earlier bent.

Which of the following options corrects the underlined part of the sentence?

I perused for the first time, those poets
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I perused, for the first time, those poets
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I perused, for the first time those poets
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I perused for the first time those poets
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Question 11 of 21

11. Question

These visions faded when 10 I perused for the first time those poets whose effusions entranced my soul and lifted it to heaven 11 I also became a poet and for one year lived in a paradise of my own creation; I imagined that I also might obtain a niche in the temple where the names of Homer and Shakespeare are consecrated. You are well acquainted with my failure and how heavily I bore the disappointment. But just at that time I inherited the fortune of my cousin, and my thoughts were turned into the channel of their earlier bent.

Which of the following terms describes the underlined sentence?

Simple
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Compound
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Run-on
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Question 12 of 21

12. Question

Which of the following best describes how using a dialect in a narrative, poem, or play affects it?

It lets readers draw their own conclusions.
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It offers important supplementary information.
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It makes the story more interesting for readers.
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It roots the story to a specific time and place.
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Question 13 of 21

13. Question

Question 53 refers to the following text.

Getting my new driver’s license was a Byzantine experience. Although it only took an hour, I had to visit three different windows at the DMV and fill out a bunch of boring government forms.

Based on the information in the text, which of the following terms would best replace the underlined word?

Bureaucratic
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Challenging
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Time-consuming
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Traumatic
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Question 14 of 21

14. Question

Which of the following terms describes a form of figurative language wherein you make an indirect reference to something else?

Synecdoche
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Simile
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Metaphor
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Allusion
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Question 15 of 21

15. Question

Question 15 refers to the following text.

Sheila got up at 6:00 am. This was much earlier than usual, because she had a lot to do. First, she drove across town to pick up her dog from the vet. Then, she bought groceries for her elderly neighbor. Finally, she mailed some important boxes to her mom who lived across the country.

Replacing the underlined section with which of the following options would add hyperbole to the sentence?

she was very busy that day
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she had a million things to do
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she had three things to do
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she was going to help people out
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Question 16 of 21

16. Question

Question 16 refers to the following text.

As a pest exterminator, I always do a good job. My clients pay me well to take care of their bugs, rats, and other intruders. These disgusting vermin always meet a swift end when I’m around.

The underlined phrase reveals which of the following about the speaker?

Their point of view
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Their background
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Their job
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Their education level
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Question 17 of 21

17. Question

Which of the following is an example of a domain-specific word?

dog
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analyze
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predict
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parabola
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Question 18 of 21

18. Question

Which of the following explains the role of displacement in language?

It allows us to develop a near-infinite number of new sentences.
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It allows us to speak about past events and things that may no longer exist.
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It allows us to connect the meaning of words to social conventions.
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It allows us to learn languages other than our first language.
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Question 19 of 21

19. Question

Which of the following statements describes a benefit unique to visual communication?

It reduces communication errors.
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It requires less effort.
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It transcends language barriers.
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It conveys more information.
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Question 20 of 21

20. Question

A young learner responding appropriately to what someone says shows they have mastered which of the following language skills?

Complete comprehension
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Complex comprehension
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Active listening
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Good manners
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Question 21 of 21

21. Question

Good articulation during an oral presentation can enhance which of the following in the audience?

Acceptance
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Engagement
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Understanding
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Friendliness
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