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Read the following excerpt: 'Unlike its predecessor, the revised curriculum emphasizes critical thinking over rote memorization. Teachers report that students are more engaged, though some parents worry that foundational facts may be overlooked.' Which statement best summarizes the excerpt?
Answer: A new curriculum focuses on critical thinking but raises parental concern about basics
The summary captures both the shift toward critical thinking and the parental concern about foundational facts.
A reader encounters the phrase 'the bill was tabled by the committee.' In American English, 'tabled' most likely means:
Answer: Postponed or set aside for later
In American English, 'to table' a motion means to postpone or set it aside, unlike British English where it means to bring something forward.
Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
Answer: A diary written by a soldier during a battle
A primary source is an original, firsthand document created at the time of the event, such as a diary written by a soldier.
The passage states: 'The policy was not without its detractors.' What does 'detractors' mean?
Answer: People who oppose or criticize something
'Detractors' are people who criticize or speak negatively about something.
A passage describes wolves, then describes dogs, noting similarities in pack behavior and differences in domestication. What text structure is being used?
Answer: Compare and contrast
Examining similarities and differences between two subjects is the compare-and-contrast structure.
Which of the following sentences contains a context clue that helps define the underlined word? 'The scientist's hypothesis, or educated guess, was tested through several experiments.'
Answer: or educated guess
The phrase 'or educated guess' is an appositive that directly defines 'hypothesis' within the sentence.
A reader is skimming an article about renewable energy. To quickly find statistics about solar panel efficiency, the reader should look at:
Answer: Headings, subheadings, and bold text
Headings, subheadings, and bold text help readers locate specific information quickly without reading every word.