1.
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judy blume's career as an american writer spans four decades and includes many literary awards. she is most famous for her novels geared toward pre-teens. one notable example is tales of a fourth-grade nothing. however, blume also has had success writing for an adult audience. three of her novels for adults reached the new york times best-seller list. in a 2008 interview blume remarked, "i have so many stories left to tell! " by that time she had written nearly 30 novels. judy blume is an exceptionally talented and productive american author.

how does the third sentence ("however, blume also has. ") support the main idea of the paragraph? (5 points)

it tells you that the author once wrote for children but has changed her focus and preference to adults.

it tells you that the author has great talent because she writes good stories for children as well as adults.

it points out that the author has written more books for children than she has written, or plans to write, for adults.

it points out that the author only writes stories that she expects will win awards or sell well among adults.
2.
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you and your friend play a video game where a superbird has to find and eat radiation leaks at nuclear power plants before the plants explode. which of the following is the topic of this video game? (5 points)

radiation leaks are dangerous

a superbird saves the world

bird with superpowers

nuclear power plants
3.
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walking is not the most exciting form of exercise a person can take on for fitness. yet it is low impact and requires no fancy equipment. that makes walking a simple activity for those new to exercise. walking is less likely than other exercises to cause injury to leg tendons and muscles. all it requires is a good pair of sneakers—no cables, stylish outfits, or weights required. of course, a person could increase the benefit of a workout by adding weights or speed walking.

how does the third sentence ("that makes ") support the main idea of the paragraph? (5 points)

it points out that walking is a good introduction to exercise for beginners.

it says that walking is too easy for people who have experience with exercise.

it points out that beginning exercisers may not like walking because it is too easy.

it says that walking is less costly than other activities because it needs no equipment.
4.
(mc)
judy blume's career as an american writer spans four decades and includes many literary awards. she is most famous for her novels geared toward pre-teens. one notable example is tales of a fourth-grade nothing. however, blume also has had success writing for an adult audience. three of her novels for adults reached the new york times best-seller list. in a 2008 interview blume remarked, "i have so many stories left to tell! " by that time she had written nearly 30 novels. judy blume is an exceptionally talented and productive american author.

which of the following statements supports the main idea in this paragraph? (5 points)

blume only publishes books that she expects will win awards.

blume prefers to write novels for adults rather than pre-teens.

blume has had an extremely and uncommonly long writing career.

blume is a gifted writer who can write for children as well as adults.
5.
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walking is not the most exciting form of exercise a person can take on for fitness. yet it is low impact and requires no fancy equipment. that makes walking a simple activity for those new to exercise. walking is less likely than other exercises to cause injury to leg tendons and muscles. all it requires is a good pair of sneakers—no cables, stylish outfits, or weights required. of course, a person could increase the benefit of a workout by adding weights or speed walking.

which of the following sentences comes closest to stating the main idea in this paragraph? (5 points)

yet it is low impact and requires no fancy equipment.

that makes walking a simple activity for those new to exercise.

walking is less likely than other exercises to cause injury to leg tendons and muscles.

of course, a person could increase the benefit of a workout by adding weights or speed walking.