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10th grade (Year 11 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: W.9-10.5, W.11-12.5 · England: ACT English (Topic Development), SAT Reading and Writing

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  1. Question 1

    A writer wants to conclude a paragraph about the benefits of cycling to school by emphasising its environmental impact. Which sentence best achieves this goal?

    • A. Many pupils enjoy cycling with friends.
    • B. Cycling helmets come in many sizes.
    • C. Bicycles were invented in the nineteenth century.
    • D. Every journey made by bike instead of car keeps exhaust fumes out of the air we all breathe.

  2. Question 2

    A writer wants to conclude a paragraph about the benefits of cycling to school by emphasising its environmental impact. Which sentence best achieves this goal?

    • A. Many pupils enjoy cycling with friends.
    • B. Bicycles were invented in the nineteenth century.
    • C. Every journey made by bike instead of car keeps exhaust fumes out of the air we all breathe.
    • D. Cycling helmets come in many sizes.

  3. Question 3

    An essay about the invention of the telephone includes the sentence: "Many people today prefer texting to calling." Should this sentence be deleted?

    • A. No, because it explains how the telephone works.
    • B. Yes, because it is grammatically incorrect.
    • C. Yes, because it shifts away from the invention of the telephone.
    • D. No, because it is the essay's main claim.

  4. Question 4

    A paragraph explains how coral reefs protect coastlines from storms. The writer considers adding: "Coral comes in many beautiful colours." Should the writer add this sentence?

    • A. Yes, because it adds descriptive detail about coral.
    • B. No, because it does not relate to how reefs protect coastlines.
    • C. Yes, because it explains how storms form.
    • D. No, because it repeats information already given.

  5. Question 5

    A writer wants to conclude a paragraph about the benefits of cycling to school by emphasising its environmental impact. Which sentence best achieves this goal?

    • A. Every journey made by bike instead of car keeps exhaust fumes out of the air we all breathe.
    • B. Bicycles were invented in the nineteenth century.
    • C. Many pupils enjoy cycling with friends.
    • D. Cycling helmets come in many sizes.

  6. Question 6

    An essay about the invention of the telephone includes the sentence: "Many people today prefer texting to calling." Should this sentence be deleted?

    • A. Yes, because it is grammatically incorrect.
    • B. No, because it is the essay's main claim.
    • C. Yes, because it shifts away from the invention of the telephone.
    • D. No, because it explains how the telephone works.

  7. Question 7

    A writer wants to conclude a paragraph about the benefits of cycling to school by emphasising its environmental impact. Which sentence best achieves this goal?

    • A. Cycling helmets come in many sizes.
    • B. Bicycles were invented in the nineteenth century.
    • C. Every journey made by bike instead of car keeps exhaust fumes out of the air we all breathe.
    • D. Many pupils enjoy cycling with friends.

  8. Question 8

    A paragraph argues that school gardens improve pupils' diets. The writer considers adding: "In one survey, pupils who grew vegetables ate 40% more vegetables at lunch." Should the writer add this sentence?

    • A. Yes, because it provides evidence for the paragraph's claim.
    • B. Yes, because it introduces a counterargument.
    • C. No, because it changes the topic to surveys.
    • D. No, because surveys are never reliable.

  9. Question 9

    A report on volcano safety says: "People living near volcanoes should know their evacuation routes." The writer wants to support this with a specific example. Which sentence best achieves this goal?

    • A. Volcanoes can be found on every continent.
    • B. Lava is extremely hot.
    • C. Some volcanoes are dormant.
    • D. In 1991, early evacuation saved thousands of lives near Mount Pinatubo.

  10. Question 10

    A paragraph explains how coral reefs protect coastlines from storms. The writer considers adding: "Coral comes in many beautiful colours." Should the writer add this sentence?

    • A. No, because it does not relate to how reefs protect coastlines.
    • B. Yes, because it explains how storms form.
    • C. Yes, because it adds descriptive detail about coral.
    • D. No, because it repeats information already given.

  11. Question 11

    A report on volcano safety says: "People living near volcanoes should know their evacuation routes." The writer wants to support this with a specific example. Which sentence best achieves this goal?

    • A. Volcanoes can be found on every continent.
    • B. In 1991, early evacuation saved thousands of lives near Mount Pinatubo.
    • C. Some volcanoes are dormant.
    • D. Lava is extremely hot.

  12. Question 12

    An essay about the invention of the telephone includes the sentence: "Many people today prefer texting to calling." Should this sentence be deleted?

    • A. No, because it is the essay's main claim.
    • B. Yes, because it shifts away from the invention of the telephone.
    • C. No, because it explains how the telephone works.
    • D. Yes, because it is grammatically incorrect.

  13. Question 13

    A writer wants to conclude a paragraph about the benefits of cycling to school by emphasising its environmental impact. Which sentence best achieves this goal?

    • A. Every journey made by bike instead of car keeps exhaust fumes out of the air we all breathe.
    • B. Cycling helmets come in many sizes.
    • C. Many pupils enjoy cycling with friends.
    • D. Bicycles were invented in the nineteenth century.

  14. Question 14

    An essay about the invention of the telephone includes the sentence: "Many people today prefer texting to calling." Should this sentence be deleted?

    • A. No, because it explains how the telephone works.
    • B. Yes, because it shifts away from the invention of the telephone.
    • C. Yes, because it is grammatically incorrect.
    • D. No, because it is the essay's main claim.

  15. Question 15

    A report on volcano safety says: "People living near volcanoes should know their evacuation routes." The writer wants to support this with a specific example. Which sentence best achieves this goal?

    • A. Volcanoes can be found on every continent.
    • B. Some volcanoes are dormant.
    • C. Lava is extremely hot.
    • D. In 1991, early evacuation saved thousands of lives near Mount Pinatubo.

  16. Question 16

    A paragraph argues that school gardens improve pupils' diets. The writer considers adding: "In one survey, pupils who grew vegetables ate 40% more vegetables at lunch." Should the writer add this sentence?

    • A. No, because it changes the topic to surveys.
    • B. Yes, because it introduces a counterargument.
    • C. Yes, because it provides evidence for the paragraph's claim.
    • D. No, because surveys are never reliable.

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  1. Every journey made by bike instead of car keeps exhaust fumes out of the air we all breathe.
  2. Every journey made by bike instead of car keeps exhaust fumes out of the air we all breathe.
  3. Yes, because it shifts away from the invention of the telephone.
  4. No, because it does not relate to how reefs protect coastlines.
  5. Every journey made by bike instead of car keeps exhaust fumes out of the air we all breathe.
  6. Yes, because it shifts away from the invention of the telephone.
  7. Every journey made by bike instead of car keeps exhaust fumes out of the air we all breathe.
  8. Yes, because it provides evidence for the paragraph's claim.
  9. In 1991, early evacuation saved thousands of lives near Mount Pinatubo.
  10. No, because it does not relate to how reefs protect coastlines.
  11. In 1991, early evacuation saved thousands of lives near Mount Pinatubo.
  12. Yes, because it shifts away from the invention of the telephone.
  13. Every journey made by bike instead of car keeps exhaust fumes out of the air we all breathe.
  14. Yes, because it shifts away from the invention of the telephone.
  15. In 1991, early evacuation saved thousands of lives near Mount Pinatubo.
  16. Yes, because it provides evidence for the paragraph's claim.