Read this excerpt from The Call of the Wild and answer the question.

Buck felt vaguely that there was no depending upon these two men and the woman. They did not know how to do anything, and as the days went by it became apparent that they could not learn. They were slack in all things, without order or discipline.
What is the thematic relationship between these characters and a character such as Francois?

These characters act as bookends.
These characters are an antithesis.
These characters are unimportant.
These characters are antagonists.

Answer:

these characters are antithesis

Explanation:

they are the exact opposite of someone like Francois

Which sentence is an example of the use of figurative language?


A sudden breeze cooled our hot faces as we worked.


The breeze rustled the leaves of the tall elms.


The grain stalks bowed to one another in the breeze.


The wind chimes dinged and clanged in the breeze.

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What a to-do to die today, at a minute or two to two;
a thing distinctly hard to say, but harder still to do.
We'll beat a tattoo, at twenty to two
a rat-tat-tat- tat-tat-tat- tat-tat-tattoo
and the dragon will come when he hears the drum
at a minute or two to two today, at a minute or two to two.

Define landlocked. What are some disadvantages to being a landlocked country? Are there any advantages?

Does geography determine development? Provide at least two examples to support your answer.

What may be some other factors besides economics that are affected by a civilization’s geography?

What kind of geographical landscape dominates Egypt?

Type the following sentence and add parentheses or brackets where needed. Add any necessary punctuation marks for clarity. Use exact spelling and correct spacing.
"I appreciate this the honor truly, but I can't accept it."

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Read the excerpt from "Healthy Eating."

Unless you're trying to lose weight, nutritionists like to avoid diets. "We were just laughing about that, like we could sell fairy dust and that's pretty much what a lot of these fad diets are about," said Natalie Castro-Romero, the corporate dietician at Baptist who oversees the company's 15,000 employees. "One very common thing that happens is people feel overwhelmed and they need a starter to get something going, like a detox, but there’s no truth behind that." For some people, small changes can lead to big results.

Which statement best describes the author's argument in this part of the article?

A- Diet plans are helpful only for people who want to make a change.

B- People should not feel pressured to start living a healthier lifestyle.

C- People do not need to take drastic measures to start eating healthier.

D- Diet plans cause much more harm than people think they do.

What would happen if kids were in charge? Write 5-6 sentences telling me what you think.

Which of these thesis statements states what is being compared and the similarity or difference the essay will focus on?

(A)Of the many differences between deep-sea fishing and freshwater fishing, the methods of fishing are the most dramatic.

(B)There are many important similarities between deep-sea fishing and freshwater fishing.

(C)Anyone serious about fishing will quickly realize that there are many differences between deep-sea and freshwater fishing.

(D)The methods of fishing vary a lot, depending on what type of fish are actually being pursued.

HOW DO GEOLOGIST USE VOLCANOES TO LEARN ABOUT PLATE TECTONICS?

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Which of these aspects would be least useful in characterizing a villain as greedy?
A) They always grab the last slice of pizza
B) They always grab the last slice of pizza
C) They look down on charity
D) They are very wealthy

Directions: Fill in the missing word with the vocabulary word that makes sense. Be sure to use the correct form of the word.

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1. Melissa slowly ________________________ to her new school.

2. I don’t like it when people ____________________ how I speak. It
makes me feel bad.

3. Sometimes when I have to speak in front of a large group of people, my legs become_______________________ and I feel like I will never be able to bend them again.

4. I like to __________________________ poems by Maya Angelou.

5. Jonathan is ____________________________ to his new baby sister.

6. Bullies think it’s fun to __________________________ other people, but I think it’s disgusting.

1. Why do you think the author told the story of the Holocaust in this symbolic way? Who is this story directed to?


2. Why do you think the Terrible Things take away the animals one group at a time?


3. In an allegory, people, places, and events are used as symbols. What can the clearing in the woods stand for? What about the different animals? The Terrible Things?


4. What kind of excuses do the other animals offer to explain the fate of each group as it is taken away? How do these reactions help the Terrible Things?


5. How are the Terrible Things described? What verbs are used to describe their actions? How do the descriptions affect your feelings about the Terrible Things?


6. During the Holocaust, terrible things were done by real people, people with faces, names, and life histories. Why do you think the author shows the Terrible Things as anonymous?


7. What choices do the animals in the clearing have when the Terrible Things come?


8. What would you say to Big Rabbit’s statement, “We are the White Rabbits. It couldn’t happen to us”?



9. When the Terrible Things come for the rabbits, what do the rabbits do? What choice does Little Rabbit make? Why? What does this tell you about the Terrible Things?

10. Little Rabbit hopes someone will listen to him. Why might no one listen?

in Terrible Things

Part Two: Write two sentences for each of the word pairs. Correctly use each word in a sentence.
A. weather / whether
B. affect / effect
C. accept / except

Read this excerpt from Jody Frank's blog post Surfing the Smart Lane: Technology Can Make Us Smarter and think about why she used these specific reasons to support her claim that advances in technology are beneficial.

I've given it some thought, and I now realize that there are specific reasons why advances in digital technology have helped me work smarter. Twenty years ago, I coded HTML web pages by hand in a text editor. That skill still comes in handy, but visual HTML editors, databases, and other tools let me build websites much faster and better than I used to. These tools let me focus on design and layout instead of on tiny, nitpicky details. By freeing my mind from the drudgery of writing code, these tools allow me to be more creative. They also protect me from careless typing errors. (When you work in code, a missing quotation mark or bracket can ruin your life, at least for an hour or two.) Fortunately, the digital technologies that sustain the internet connect me with a worldwide network of other web developers who generously share their knowledge. If I have a problem, it’s extremely likely that another web developer has already solved that problem and posted the solution online.

How might Frank's reasons influence her audience to agree with her?

A. The audience will see the personal benefits technology has brought to her career.

B. The audience will feel as if they know her personally and will respect her opinion.

C. The audience will want to have the same level of success as the author, so they will agree with her.

D. The audience will see how technology has made the author less creative and more disciplined, which will inspire them.

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compare and contrast the tone of "The Nose" and "A Very old Man with Enormous wings.

Fill in the blank. Remember to spell correctly.

The United States has an airbase in Greenland near the town of ____.

Which idea presented in the selection does the photograph and caption next to paragraph 3 best support?

People like to buy produce that is sold at a reduced price

An initial step in Sainsbury’s plan is to sell appealing food to its customers.

Unwanted produce can be a nutritious source of food for farm animals.

Sainsbury’s donates fresh produce to local organizations that help people in need.

This is the paragraph 3

Offering shoppers the freshest and most appealing products possible is a good start. Attractive food sells the best. At the end of each day, each grocery store reduces the prices of fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy products. Cheaper food sells even better. Whatever edible food is left goes to charities for distribution to people who need it. Free food goes into bellies rather than the ground. Sainsbury’s gives away large amounts of food to farmers to feed animals as well. Animals do not care if lettuce is wilted.

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1. If you're having trouble coming up with suggestions for a peer's story, what should you do?

Tell the writer that you can't think of any suggestions.
Look for places where the writer could add more details.
Talk about what happened in your own story.
Ask the writer what he or she thinks the story needs.

2. What is the FIRST thing that you should share with a peer after you review his or her story?

any spelling or grammar mistakes you found
what you liked about the story
what you didn't like about the story
what you think the writer should change

How does the quote “Even Dally has a breaking point” from the outsiders relate to teens?

Why Do Monarch Butterflies migrate South?

A. They need to lay their eggs on plants that grow in the south.
B. They might be eaten by insects in the north.
C. They are not able to survive in the cold weather in the north.

Which statement is true?

A. Monarch are not able to survive in Cold Climates.
B. Monarch Butterflies feed on Milkweed Plants in Mexico.
C. Monarch migrate north in the winter.

(MC)The next question refers to the dialogue that follows. The paragraphs have been numbered to help you identify them more easily.

(1) Logan sighed as he sat on the couch. "I can't believe we're stuck at home on the Fourth of July!"

(2) "I blame Dad," said Kerry. "He should have driven us to see fireworks instead of taking Mom to a movie."

(3) "It's going to be pretty boring watching fireworks on television." said Logan.

(4) "Oh, I've got better plans than that," laughed Kerry. "I've got four firecrackers and two model rockets. Care to join me in the backyard?"



Which paragraph features dialogue that is incorrectly punctuated?
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4

How do nightly network news programs compare and contrast with weekly newsmagazines?

Which phrase from the story "Po-No-Kah" provides textual evidence for the inference that settling the frontier required exceptional character?
1. "Here he had planted and gathered his crops year after year, and in spite of annoyances from the Indians, who robbed his fields..."
2. "And so they sailed along, following its graceful windings..."
3. "Bessie Hedden was a merry-hearted creature..."
4. "Bright and early the next morning, the children stood in the doorway, eagerly looking out for Tom."

9th,10th graders, and etc

What is on the placement test?(hspt)

What is the meter in the following excerpt from “Jabberwocky” by Lewis Carroll?

'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe

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Pick any ad and answer the questions. (must have a picture or link to the add)

1) What is this advertisement trying to promote or sell? Could there be motivations other than direct sales? If so, what are they?
2) Who is the author, and what is the advertisement’s audience? How can you infer this from the ad?
3) List a minimum of 3 (and a maximum of 5) advertising techniques that your chosen ad uses to persuade consumers. Be sure to note how the technique works in addition to describing the technique itself.
4) Would the FTC take issue with any potentially deceptive, manipulative, or misleading practices in the ad? If so, describe them here.

9th,10th graders, and etc

What is on the placement test?(hspt)