English Middle School

Passage 1

The Two Friends

Once upon a time, in a jungle, there lived two very unusual friends—a tiger and a lion. They had been together since they were cubs and did not think it strange that they were friends. In that same jungle, there also lived an old monk. Many animals would come to the monk for guidance and all of them would go back satisfied with his wise advice.


One evening, the lion and tiger were strolling through the forest when the tiger saw the moon in the sky. The previous night had been a full moon night. The tiger noticed that the moon had decreased in size from the previous night. He turned to the lion and said, "Looks like we're in for some cold weather, the moon is smaller tonight." The lion looked up at the waning moon and replied, "Who told you that a waning moon indicates cold weather? A waxing moon indicates that we are in for cold days ahead." The tiger laughed at the lion and told him that he had gotten his facts wrong. The lion retorted that the tiger was ignorant. He told the tiger that he should check his facts before getting into an argument. Thus, the tiger and the lion continued to argue, both of them sure that the other was wrong.


The argument between the tiger and the lion would have continued, but then they decided to consult the monk. When the monk heard what they were arguing about, he laughed at their folly. He told them that cold weather did not depend on the waxing or waning of the moon but on the direction from which the wind was blowing. On hearing this, the tiger and the lion were satisfied that they both were wrong.



Passage 2

The Party


It was Ryan's fiftieth birthday the coming month and Ryan's wife, Paula, was helping him plan a grand birthday party. Paula had invited Ryan's parents, brother, two sisters, school friends, and colleagues. She had even managed to track down some of Ryan's old childhood friends. She decided to have a theme-based party. Ryan loved doing crosswords and Paula decided that nothing could be better than having a crossword-themed birthday party.


She spoke to Ryan's friends and they all loved the idea. The highlight of the party would be the cake. Paula got in touch with a famous cake artist and requested the artist and his team to make a crossword-themed cake. Paula and Ryan's friends came up with a crossword made up of clues about Ryan's favorite authors and singers, movies, and memorable events in his life including Ryan and Paula's first date, their first holiday together, their kids' graduations, and other little details about Ryan's life. Finally, the much-awaited day arrived and Paula was excited to see how Ryan would react on seeing the cake.


When Ryan saw the cake, he was speechless. He was extremely touched that Paula had taken so much time to think of something so unique and special for him. Paula asked him to solve the crossword imprinted on his cake before cutting it. As he read the clues and thought of the answers, Ryan couldn't help but feel nostalgic as all the fond memories and experiences associated with the clues came back to him. Everyone had a great time and the day created many new memories for Paula and Ryan.



How is passage 1 structured in comparison to passage 2?

A.

Passage 1 has a compare/contrast text structure whereas passage 2 has a descriptive text structure.

B.

Passage 1 has a sequence text structure whereas passage 2 has a problem/solution text structure.

C.

Passage 1 has a problem/solution text structure whereas passage 2 has a descriptive text structure.

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Answer 1

Answer:

What are you even asking for me to do?

Explanation:

I am a bit confused now.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. Passage 1 has a problem/solution text structure whereas passage 2 has a descriptive text structure

Related Questions

Read the sentence.

Despite it winning awards in six countries, the ticket sales lagged for the action film.

Which option best revises the sentence to correct the misplaced modifier?


A: Despite winning awards, the ticket sales for the action film lagged in six countries.

B: The ticket sales, despite winning awards in six countries, lagged for the action film.

C: Ticket sales lagged for the action film, despite its winning awards in six countries.

D: The action film's ticket sales lagged despite winning awards in six countries.

Answers

Answer:

C

Explanation:

I GOT IT WRONG TO THE GUY WHO SAID A.

Identify the verbal and its function in the sentence:

I would rather be sleeping!

It is a gerund functioning as a noun.
It is a gerund functioning as a verb.
It is an infinitive functioning as a noun.
It is an infinitive functioning as a verb.

Answers

Answer: The anwser is A

Explanation:

Answer:

A.

Explanation:

i would tho

Choose all that apply .Marika is planning a report on desert animals and found a great article on komodo dragons. Select all of the appropriate columns that Marika should include in her notes organizer.

1 type of media resource
2 bibliographic information
3 rating of source on a scale of 1-10
4 direct quote from research
5 paraphrased version of information
6 written paragraph to include in rough draft of report

Answers

Answer:

4,5 and, 6

Explanation:

Answer:

1 type of media resource

2 bibliographic information

4 direct quote from research

6 written paragraph to include in rough draft of report

Read the sentences.

Some scientists are for a manned mission to Mars. Some scientists are against a manned mission to Mars. There is a lot for people to think about.

What is the best way to revise the sentences for fluency and word choice?

Some scientists are for a manned mission to Mars, while others are against a manned mission to Mars. People should think about it.
Since scientists have stated both pros and cons for a manned mission to Mars, there are a number of factors for people to consider.
There are pros for a manned mission to Mars. There are cons for a manned mission to Mars. There is a lot for people to think about a manned mission to Mars.
When it comes to a manned mission to Mars, people should take some time to think about it because some scientists feel there are pros, while other scientists feel there are cons.

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Answer:

I think the answer would be B or the second choice you put because it sounds fluent and the second best option would be 4 but I dont think its 4 because there are some words in it that are simply unnecessary.

Explanation:

Answer:

I think it's B

Explanation:

There are a number of ways you can improve your writing; _______, you can try to use an outline. plz help me

Answers

Answer:

For instance

Explanation:

Answer:

For instance.

Explanation:

It's for instance because it's the only one that makes senses and goes into the sentence easily. The definitions of the other words make no sense in the sentence as well.

What four things should you evaluate in an argument?
A. How relevant and sufficient the evidence, how logical the reasoning is, and whether there is a counterargument
B. How clear and realistic the evidence is, how logical the reasoning is, and whether there is a counterargument
C. How detailed and specific the reasoning is, how factual the evidence is, and what the author's claim is
D. How relevant and specific the reasoning is, how important the counterargument is, and what the author's purpose is

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the answer would be a

Answer:

a

Explanation:

person before me is correct <3

Author's viewpoint is defined as

A)The author's bias toward one side of an issue.
B)positive, negative, or neutral
C)The author's opinion or perspective about an issue or topic.
D)The author's writing style.

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Answer:

C

Explanation:

The author's opinion or perspective about an issue or topic.

Answer:

c)The author's opinion or perspective about an issue or topic.

Explanation:

its what the author thinks about his own topic and his opinion about the issue

Dolphins have suffered from the carelessness of humans. Many dolphins are killed each year in fishing nets. Oil has been spilled into ocean water, polluting the dolphins' environment. The author's viewpoint is:

A)The author's favorite animals are dolphins.
B)The author thinks that humans harm dolphins.
C)The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins.
D)The author thinks that dolphins are dangerous.

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The answer should be A if he thinks that they have suffered.

What bigger picture can you infer from the details in the article?

Baseball was never a very popular sport in Puerto Rico, and most players did not want to become professionals.
Roberto Clemente was famous for what he did on the baseball field, but he was a hero for helping others.
Baseball players are always known for being patient and kind people who help others.
Roberto Clemente was a very popular baseball player in the United States, but Orlando Merced was more popular in Puerto Rico.

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B, I took the test 2020 Ed.

Answer:

B

Explanation:

edge2020

What connections can you make between the Coronavirus Pandemic of today and the Flu Pandemic of 1918?


PLEASE HURRY! I'M TIMED! WILL GIVE BRAINLIEST!
I ONLY HAVE 2 MINUTES!

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Answer:

In 1918, a new influenza virus emerged causing a pandemic that killed an estimated 675,000 Americans and at least 50 million people worldwide.

The flu pandemic of 1918 infected an estimated 500 million people worldwide, about one-third of the world’s population.

The 1918 pandemic produced the greatest influenza death total in recorded history. In 2020 a lot of people died from the coronavirus also

Explanation:

A team of biologists has been investigating fireflies to determine the cause of their declining population Habitat loss is the
most likely factor in the decline of the bioluminescent bug. Light pollution also plays a role Excessive light disrupts the insect's
mating ritual
Write one to two sentences giving an example of technical language in this paragraph and explaining how it affects the overall
meaning of the paragraph

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Answer:Light pollution also plays a role Excessive light disrupts the insect's

Explanation:Artificial light is a major problem for fireflies because they use their famous bioluminescence to find mates, and bright human lights can disrupt these courtship signal,these why that need thet own light.artificial light impacts fireflies in a very  big way. Fireflies find mates through a courtship process that involves flashing their light like i say it up below. And not just any light: the courting process involves a series of flashes, which are unique to each male and female.

How can someone’s silence or actions impact prejudice and injustice? Can ordinary citizen really make a difference?

Answers

Someone’s silence or actions may impact prejudice and injustice because they’re not standing up for what’s wrong and because of that it will most likely continue to happen. Yes, ordinary citizens can make a difference.

Who else wants to be a kid?
I wish we got to take naps like back in preschool and pre-k!!!!!!!!!! And i wish we had a short day like them. Lets face it, little kids are livin the dreams

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Answer:With distance learning I nap when ever I want

Explanation:

I also wish I were a kid. They don't have as many responsibilities, and they're free to do nearly whatever they want. High school brings along a lot of stress and a heavy workload; it's really frustrating. As a kid, you don't have to worry about that. As you mentioned, as a kid, you got to take naps, and you had a lot of time to play. In high school, you don't have naptime--unless you fall asleep during class. Kids are free to spend the majority of their time having fun without the restrictions of schoolwork and whatever negative stuff life brings you. When we were younger, we couldn't wait to grow up, but now that we're older, we wish we were younger again.

Can someone PLEEAASE read over my essay and correct me if anything is wrong??? (This is worth 30 of my points so please answer if you will ACTUALLY help me)

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Answer:

I think that it looks gud u can always run it over Grammarly to make sure.

Explanation:

Answer:

Explanation:

Page 1:

Try not to use got. So instead of "got selected" use "was selected."

I've read "The Giver" so I know the story, and who Gabriel is, but your reader may not, you don't explain on page 1, and you should.

Page 2:

Lower case "eleven"

Also, "stirrings" aren't the same as being released, or a reason to be released. There is a disconnect there.

Also, it would be nurturer of the baby. You're missing an r.

Page 4:

The baby could not choose between being released or not.

Page 5:

Don't start a sentence with "And"  you've done it twice.

You're missing the end, it's cut off. I don't know your grade, but good work.

Answer these riddles;
-What has to be broken before it can be used?
-I am full of holes but I have no problem holding water, What am I?
-What is a skeletons fav snack?

Answers

1.egg
2.sponge
3.ribs

Answer:

-egg

- sponge

- spare ribs

Explanation:

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