NJSLA MCQ Flashcards

A student writes: 'Some people think homework is helpful, but research shows it causes stress.' This sentence functions as:

Answer: A counterargument followed by a rebuttal

Acknowledging an opposing view ('some people think') and then challenging it ('but research shows') is the classic counterargument-rebuttal structure.

A triangle has angles measuring 90° and 35°. What is the measure of the third angle?

Answer: 55°

The sum of angles in a triangle is 180°; 180 − 90 − 35 = 55°.

Which of the following best defines 'connotation' as used in language arts?

Answer: The emotional or cultural associations a word carries beyond its literal meaning

Connotation refers to the implied feelings or ideas associated with a word beyond its denotative definition.

A recipe calls for 3/4 cup of sugar. If you want to make 1.5 times the recipe, how much sugar do you need?

Answer: 1 1/8 cups

3/4 × 1.5 = 3/4 × 3/2 = 9/8 = 1 1/8 cups.

In an informational text about ocean pollution, the author uses a graph showing plastic waste over 50 years. What is the primary purpose of including this graph?

Answer: To provide visual evidence that supports the written claims

Graphs and visual aids in informational texts serve to visually reinforce and support the written claims with data.

Which of the following number pairs are in a proportional relationship?

Answer: (3, 9) and (5, 15)

(3, 9) has ratio 3:9 = 1:3 and (5, 15) has ratio 5:15 = 1:3, so they are proportional.

A student is writing a research report and finds two sources: a peer-reviewed journal article and a personal blog post. Which is the more credible source and why?

Answer: The journal article, because it is reviewed by experts before publication

Peer-reviewed journal articles are vetted by subject-matter experts, making them more reliable than unreviewed personal blogs.