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Main idea: Because of an unusual amount of rain, thousands of wildflowers grew in Death Valley in 2016

Read the passage then answer the quiestion down below.

Switched-On Bach is a musical album recorded by Wendy Carlos in 1968. As one might expect, the album features selections written by the famous 18th-century composer, Johann Sebastian Bach. Yet, Switched-On Bach is unlike any classical album that came before it. Carlos performed Bach's songs using electronic synthesizers designed by Robert Moog. These synthesizers were among the first electronic instruments used in popular music. Because of its original sound, Switched-On Bach became one of the first classical albums to sell 500,000 copies. It also won three Grammies.

Despite its commercial success, the album received a mixed reaction when it was first released. Some critics felt that it ruined Bach's music. Many artists, meanwhile, were excited by the freshness of the strange new electronic sound. Suddenly, everyone wanted to use Robert Moog's synthesizers on their next records.


Which of the following most accurately paraphrases what is written about the album Switched-On Bach in this passage?

A.

Because of its original sound, Switched-On Bach became one of the first classical albums to sell 500,000 copies. It also won three Grammies.

B.

Switched-On Bach was recorded by Wendy Carlos in 1968. It was extremely popular and won three Grammies.

C.

Switched-On Bach features Moog synthesizers, which were new at the time of release. A number of critics did not like the album. However, it sold half a million copies and influenced other artists.

D.

The synthesizers were designed by Robert Moog, but many critics felt that these instruments ruined Bach's music. Moog recorded many more albums. Eventually, people started to like the fresh sound.

Explain why there is no scientific basis for race. You must use at least two pieces of text evidence in your response.

Which sentence uses commas correctly? The man pedaled as, fast as he could, but he still could not get there in time. I wanted, to eat breakfast as soon as I woke up, but my father insisted that we wait. The young girl was proud that her experiment, the first of its kind, had won first place. The students, all scored very well, on the science exam​

Parentheses are most commonly used to


A.

separate two equal parts in a sentence

B.

set off material for emphasis

C.

introduce a list

D.

set off extra information from the rest of a sentence

List the five parts of a personal letter in order.

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The Lorax was written in 1972; Have the environmental issues in the story changed in comparison to the environmental concerns of today? If so, how? If not, why do you think this is?

Read the passage.

First Steps

THE LANDING

As the lander hit, Maria drew a jagged breath, and her chest muscles clenched tight with anxiety. Captain Curran, the group leader, turned around and smiled at Maria and her five friends.

“All right,” he said with forced joviality. “Who wants to be the first of the generations born in space to set foot on a real planet?”

Maria waited for someone else to speak or raise their hand. Next to her, Allen just stared at the floor of the lander muttering, “Not me, not me.”

She glanced at Lily, who Maria had always known to be fearless, but Lily bit her lip and turned away. Javier looked positively gray, and the twins buried their faces in their hands. Someone would have to be first. Maria closed her eyes and took a few meditative breaths, waiting for someone else to volunteer, but the lander was silent.

FINDING COURAGE

The radio crackled to life. “Lander one, this is Mothership, do you copy?”

“Yes,” Captain Curran answered. “We’ve landed safely and are waiting to exit the lander, but there’s just a little…disagreement…over which pioneer wants to be the first to set foot on our new home.”

“Tell them there’s plenty for everyone to see, and they’re going to love it out there,” the voice on the radio responded. “I wish it were me instead of you; I miss the feel of real air on my face.”

Captain Curran flipped off the microphone. “You six have lived your entire lives in space, and it’s a great privilege to be the first of your generation to see a new planet. The others are watching; if you’re afraid, they’ll be afraid. Can’t any of you find the courage to set an example?”

Maria shifted uncomfortably in her seat and thought of her parents; they had traveled across the galaxy to find their family a new home, with clean air and good soil, and she knew this planet was for them. “I’ll do it, Captain,” she mumbled as she slipped out of her harness and rose out of her seat. Maria couldn’t shake the feeling of trepidation as she stood and watched the doors of the lander slide open.

A NEW WORLD

A burst of air hit Maria in the face. She scrunched up her nose as an unfamiliar assortment of odors hit her nostrils. Some smelled sweet, some disgusting, and some were just strange. There were never strange smells on the ship; everything was always the same there. What was it going to be like to live where things changed? The rest of the children gathered around the opening as she climbed down the ladder, and Maria tried to smile as she met their worried eyes. Then, suddenly, something crunched underneath her boots; she was standing on the surface of the planet, and it felt nothing like the smooth metallic halls that she’d known all her life.

Without letting go of the ladder, she turned around to look at the world around the lander. The soil was full of shapes and textures; there were some small, grainy pieces, then larger clumps that she could break with the toe of her boot. One piece was hard and smooth, and she let go of the ladder to pick it up. “Captain,” she called, “I think I’ve found a rock!”

The air was moving, and long, thin, green things bowed and danced. “Grasses,” Maria whispered to herself, remembering the videos in her science lessons. She let go of the ladder and took soft, slow steps and realized her arms and legs felt like they were full of lead. “Natural gravity,” she whispered to herself. She started to walk a little more quickly, getting used to the new sensation. She was doing what others had previously thought impossible—taking steps on a new world.

A creature with gossamer wings landed on her nose, and she crossed her eyes trying to get a good look at it. Something small and furry scurried across her feet as she spun in a slow circle. Inspired, she ran as fast as she could across the foreign soil; she’d never seen somewhere so big, and it was thrilling. Suddenly, a deep, low sound echoed around her.

“That’s the call of a hornbeast,” Captain Curran shouted from the bottom of the ladder. Maria glanced back and saw that he was helping her friends take tentative first steps in the new world. “Walk to your left a little, and there should be a stream—flowing water on the ground; they often go there to drink, the explorers say.”

She started to run in that direction and then paused. “Hurry up!” she yelled, unable to contain her enthusiasm. “Our new home is extraordinary!”

In the story “First Steps,” how does Maria's act of leaving the spaceship to explore the new planet affect the story?

It overwhelms her and she returns to the ship for safety.

She gains the respect of Captain Curran and the other children.

She encounters dangerous animals for the first time.

It gives her friends the confidence to join her.

How do the jobs that Mother and Father have in the book differ from our society in the roles they play? The Giver Chapter 5

What are some social issues I can write a blog about?
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Why would a performer say some words louder than others when reading a poem aloud? A. to help the rhythm B. to highlight a rhyme C. to add to the imagery D. to provide emphasis

what is the best correction for the inappropriate shift in the verb tense in this passage

Begin writing an introductory paragraph for a narrative about this picture.

Remember to include: sensory details, transitions, dialogue, 1st person point-of-view

two sentences describe the characteristics of reliable sources? The author doesn’t list any qualifications or use any sources to support the information. The author provides his or her own opinion on the topic rather than just information. The source was written by an expert in the topic she’s writing about. The author relies on many other sources, although some of them aren’t reliable. The source was published in 2010, and it was updated in the last month.

The Tree House
The brothers mowed lawns throughout their neighborhood to earn money to help pay for supplies. Carter and Anton had convinced their father to help them build a tree house last year, but snow covered the ground before they were able to get started.
Through much anticipation, Carter and Anton had waited and prepared, and they were ecstatic that it was finally time to dive into their project. First, they had to go to the lumber yard with their father and purchase the wood. They spent an entire weekend measuring, cutting, and assembling the wood to create the floor, walls, and roof; it was very exciting to see the lumber transform into a small house.

Every evening, Carter, Anton, and their father would spend several hours nailing pieces of wood together until the tree house was finally complete. Then they went to the paint store, where Carter and Anton took nearly two hours to agree on the color lime green. Painting their tree house sounded more fun that it was; the sanding, priming, and rolling paint on each section of the house was both challenging and time consuming.

After more than a month of hard work and dedication, the tree house was finally complete.


Which sentence should be added to introduce the narrative?

A.

Carter and Anton were very happy with how their tree house turned out.

B.

The two brothers were excited to shop for supplies for their treehouse with their father.

C.

Carter and Anton had spent two whole months designing the blueprints for their tree house.

D.

The two brothers worked on their tree house every evening until it was completed.

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Choose the correct plural form of the singular noun below.
glass

Evidence to Support Reading was a Blessing to Fredrick Douglas

When Johnny is attacked by the Socs, he is the only major character involved; however, Ponyboy describes how the greasers responded. Why is Ponyboy's description important?

Since you know how only some of the boys responded, you know the story is told from third-person limited point of view.
You know the most about how Johnny reacted, which only gives insight into his perspective.
The reader knows how most members reacted, which gives you insight into their perspective.
Since you know how all the boys responded, you know the story is told from third-person omnisicent point of view.

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Complete each sentence with a word from the box

How do the author's organization of the different sections within the text help to highlight and distinguish the Lunar New Year and its celebrations throughout Asia?

i need a paragraph on how fingerprints can change

Exploring Text Structure and Relationships of Ideas - Part 5

In the essay you wrote during this lesson, you tied evidence to answer this question: Were these explorers mainly looking for personal gain or trying to advance people’s knowledge of the world?
For this assessment, you are going to narrow your focus. You will write two or three paragraphs answering this question: Did the search for wealth lead to the exploration of the Americas?
To answer this question, you will have to revisit the expeditions of Cortés, Pizarro, and Orellana. However, you will need to look at the information in these sections of the text in a new way. You will need to connect a specific cause (the search of wealth) with a specific effect (the exploration of the Americas).
To make the link from that cause to that effect, you will have to build a bridge of evidence. Use details and additional evidence from pp. 12–19 in the text to create a new Cause-and-Effect Chart. Give the chart the title Causes and Effects of Exploration of the Americas. As before, put causes in the boxes on the left. On the right, write the effect—the exploration of the Americas. Use your graphic organizer as a guide to write your paragraphs.
Plan this opinion piece like you did on the earlier one. Use the Writing Planner worksheet to plan. Be sure to include:
A strong introduction that presents your opinion on the issue,
Strong, well-organized reasons and plenty of good evidence to support them,
Transitions linking evidence,
A conclusion that effectively summarizes the information you have explained,
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what is your standpoint on todays standards for education. answer in 2-3 sentences.

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How do I turn this sentence that has a passive verb into an active verb???
"Visitors were entertained by a pianist."

How do we know that 'Jason and the Argonauts' is an epic (epic)?

In what way has the water-spider shown itself superior to humans?

What is one way you plan to support your mental health


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Explain the irony of each person having a name that no other individual in this particular community has. The Giver Chapter 6

do what it says on the image​