NJSLA MCQ Flashcards
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A student reads a passage about climate change and must identify the author's central claim. Which element best helps identify the central claim?
Answer: The repeated idea supported throughout the text
The central claim is the main argument an author makes and is supported by evidence throughout the entire text.
Which expression is equivalent to 3(x + 4) − 2x?
Answer: x + 12
Distributing gives 3x + 12 − 2x, and combining like terms gives x + 12.
In an informational text, a student encounters two paragraphs that present conflicting data on a topic. What is the best strategy to evaluate which source is more reliable?
Answer: Consider the credentials of each source cited
Reliable sources are evaluated by the expertise and credibility of those cited, not by length or position.
A rectangle has a length of 12 cm and a width of 7 cm. What is its perimeter?
Answer: 38 cm
Perimeter = 2(length + width) = 2(12 + 7) = 2(19) = 38 cm.
When writing a narrative, which technique best creates suspense for the reader?
Answer: Using short, urgent sentences and withholding key information
Suspense is built by withholding information and using short, tense sentences that create urgency.
Which of the following is an example of a ratio relationship?
Answer: For every 2 red marbles there are 5 blue marbles
A ratio compares two quantities, such as 2 red marbles for every 5 blue marbles.
A student underlines words like 'however,' 'although,' and 'on the other hand' in a text. What do these signal?
Answer: A contrast or counterargument
Transition words like 'however' and 'although' signal that a contrasting idea or counterargument follows.