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Middle School English Quizzes

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3,208
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Start with Interpret Information From Diverse Media 2 min
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01
Analyze How Text Parts Contribute
16 questions · 12 min
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02
Determine Author's Point of View
12 questions · 9 min
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03
Determine Figurative and Technical Word Meanings
12 questions · 9 min
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04
Compare Authors' Presentations of Events
20 questions · 15 min
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05
Integrate Information From Different Media
12 questions · 9 min
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06
Trace and Evaluate Arguments
18 questions · 14 min
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07
Analyze How Ideas Are Developed
20 questions · 15 min
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08
Cite Textual Evidence/Draw Inferences (Text)
8 questions · 6 min
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09
Determine Central Idea and Summarize
7 questions · 5 min
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10
Read Grade-Level Literary Nonfiction
20 questions · 15 min
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01
Analyze How Parts Develop Theme
20 questions · 15 min
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02
Analyze Word Choice Impact on Meaning
20 questions · 15 min
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03
Author's Development of Point of View
20 questions · 15 min
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04
Compare Reading to Audio/Visual Versions
20 questions · 15 min
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05
Compare Texts in Different Genres
20 questions · 15 min
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06
Cite Textual Evidence/Draw Inferences (Literature)
20 questions · 15 min
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07
Describe Plot Development and Character Response
20 questions · 15 min
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08
Determine Theme and Summarize
10 questions · 8 min
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09
Read Grade-Level Literature
10 questions · 8 min
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01
Come to Discussions Prepared
20 questions · 15 min
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02
Follow Discussion Rules and Set Goals
16 questions · 12 min
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03
Pose Questions and Elaborate on Topic
14 questions · 11 min
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04
Review Ideas and Show Multiple Perspectives
10 questions · 8 min
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05
Delineate Speaker's Argument and Claims
20 questions · 15 min
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06
Interpret Information From Diverse Media
3 questions · 2 min
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07
Adapt Speech to Context and Task
10 questions · 8 min
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08
Include Multimedia Components in Presentations
20 questions · 15 min
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09
Present Claims and Findings Logically
20 questions · 15 min
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01
Maintain Consistency in Style and Tone
8 questions · 6 min
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02
Vary Sentence Patterns for Effect
9 questions · 7 min
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03
Spell Correctly
12 questions · 9 min
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04
Use Punctuation for Nonrestrictive Elements
10 questions · 8 min
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05
Distinguish Connotations of Similar Words
11 questions · 8 min
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06
Interpret Figures of Speech
6 questions · 5 min
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07
Use Word Relationships to Understand Meaning
10 questions · 8 min
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08
Correct Shifts in Pronoun Number
12 questions · 9 min
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09
Correct Vague Pronouns
10 questions · 8 min
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10
Recognize Variations From Standard English
10 questions · 8 min
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11
Use Intensive Pronouns
11 questions · 8 min
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12
Use Proper Pronoun Case
10 questions · 8 min
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13
Consult Reference Materials for Word Meanings
20 questions · 15 min
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14
Use Context Clues for Word Meanings
8 questions · 6 min
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15
Use Greek and Latin Roots
17 questions · 13 min
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16
Verify Word Meanings
10 questions · 8 min
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17
Use Grade-Appropriate Academic Vocabulary
12 questions · 9 min
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01
Apply Reading Standards to Literary Nonfiction
6 questions · 5 min
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02
Apply Reading Standards to Literature
20 questions · 15 min
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03
Develop Writing Through Planning and Revising
20 questions · 15 min
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04
Produce Clear and Coherent Writing
20 questions · 15 min
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05
Use Technology to Publish Writing
10 questions · 8 min
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06
Write Routinely Over Extended Time Frames
16 questions · 12 min
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07
Conduct Short Research Projects
20 questions · 15 min
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08
Gather and Assess Information From Sources
20 questions · 15 min
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09
Clarify Relationships Among Claims and Reasons
10 questions · 8 min
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10
Establish/Maintain a Formal Argument Style
18 questions · 14 min
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11
Introduce and Organize Claims
20 questions · 15 min
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12
Provide Concluding Statement for Argument
20 questions · 15 min
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13
Support Claims With Reasons and Evidence
10 questions · 8 min
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14
Develop Topic With Relevant Information
19 questions · 14 min
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15
Establish/Maintain a Formal Explanatory Style
8 questions · 6 min
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16
Introduce and Organize Topic
15 questions · 11 min
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17
Provide Concluding Statement
12 questions · 9 min
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18
Use Precise Language and Vocabulary
20 questions · 15 min
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19
Use Transitions to Clarify Relationships
17 questions · 13 min
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20
Engage Reader and Establish Context
20 questions · 15 min
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21
Provide Conclusion for Narrative
20 questions · 15 min
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22
Use Narrative Techniques
10 questions · 8 min
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23
Use Precise and Sensory Language
18 questions · 14 min
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24
Use Transitions to Signal Shifts
20 questions · 15 min
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01
Analyze Author's Point of View
16 questions · 12 min
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02
Analyze Text Structure and Organization
20 questions · 15 min
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03
Analyze Word Choice Impact on Meaning
17 questions · 13 min
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04
Analyze How Authors Shape Presentations
20 questions · 15 min
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05
Compare Text to Multimedia Versions
20 questions · 15 min
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06
Trace and Evaluate Arguments
20 questions · 15 min
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07
Analyze Interactions Between Individuals, Events, Ideas
20 questions · 15 min
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08
Cite Multiple Pieces of Textual Evidence
20 questions · 15 min
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09
Determine and Analyze Central Ideas
20 questions · 15 min
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10
Read Grade-Level Literary Nonfiction
20 questions · 15 min
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01
Analyze Development of Points of View
20 questions · 15 min
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02
Analyze How Form Contributes to Meaning
9 questions · 7 min
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03
Analyze Impact of Sound Devices
19 questions · 14 min
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04
Compare Fictional and Historical Accounts
20 questions · 15 min
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05
Compare Text to Filmed/Staged Versions
20 questions · 15 min
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06
Analyze How Story Elements Interact
20 questions · 15 min
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07
Cite Multiple Pieces of Literary Evidence
20 questions · 15 min
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08
Determine and Analyze Theme
16 questions · 12 min
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09
Read Grade-Level Literature
20 questions · 15 min
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01
Acknowledge New Information and Modify Views
20 questions · 15 min
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02
Come to Discussions Prepared
20 questions · 15 min
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03
Follow Discussion Rules and Track Progress
20 questions · 15 min
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04
Pose Questions and Respond Relevantly
20 questions · 15 min
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05
Analyze Ideas in Diverse Media
10 questions · 8 min
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06
Evaluate Speaker's Argument and Evidence
20 questions · 15 min
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07
Adapt Speech to Context and Task
10 questions · 8 min
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08
Include Multimedia to Clarify Claims
20 questions · 15 min
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09
Present Claims Emphasizing Salient Points
10 questions · 8 min
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01
Choose Precise and Concise Language
9 questions · 7 min
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02
Spell Correctly
2 questions · 2 min
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03
Use Commas With Coordinate Adjectives
10 questions · 8 min
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04
Distinguish Connotations of Similar Words
16 questions · 12 min
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05
Interpret Figures of Speech and Allusions
20 questions · 15 min
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06
Use Word Relationships to Understand Meaning
20 questions · 15 min
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07
Choose Sentence Types to Signal Relationships
10 questions · 8 min
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08
Correct Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
20 questions · 15 min
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09
Explain Functions of Phrases and Clauses
9 questions · 7 min
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10
Consult Reference Materials for Word Meanings
20 questions · 15 min
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11
Use Context Clues for Word Meanings
7 questions · 5 min
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12
Use Greek and Latin Roots
11 questions · 8 min
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13
Verify Word Meanings
20 questions · 15 min
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14
Use Grade-Appropriate Academic Vocabulary
20 questions · 15 min
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01
Apply Reading Standards to Literary Nonfiction
10 questions · 8 min
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02
Apply Reading Standards to Literature
20 questions · 15 min
Start
03
Develop Writing Through Planning and Revising
19 questions · 14 min
Start
04
Produce Clear and Coherent Writing
20 questions · 15 min
Start
05
Use Technology to Publish and Cite
20 questions · 15 min
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06
Write Routinely Over Extended Time Frames
20 questions · 15 min
Start
07
Conduct Research and Generate Questions
20 questions · 15 min
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08
Gather Information and Assess Credibility
14 questions · 11 min
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09
Create Cohesion Among Claims and Evidence
20 questions · 15 min
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10
Establish/Maintain a Formal Argument Style
12 questions · 9 min
Start
11
Introduce and Acknowledge Opposing Claims
20 questions · 15 min
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12
Provide Concluding Statement for Argument
20 questions · 15 min
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13
Support Claims With Logical Reasoning
20 questions · 15 min
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14
Develop Topic With Relevant Information
20 questions · 15 min
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15
Establish/Maintain a Formal Explanatory Style
12 questions · 9 min
Start
16
Introduce and Organize Topic
17 questions · 13 min
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17
Provide Concluding Statement
20 questions · 15 min
Start
18
Use Precise Language and Vocabulary
20 questions · 15 min
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19
Use Transitions to Create Cohesion
20 questions · 15 min
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20
Engage Reader and Establish Context
20 questions · 15 min
Start
21
Provide Reflective Conclusion
9 questions · 7 min
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22
Use Narrative Techniques
18 questions · 14 min
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23
Use Precise Language to Capture Action
20 questions · 15 min
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24
Use Transitions to Signal Shifts
18 questions · 14 min
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01
Follow Multistep Procedures in Technical Texts
4 questions · 3 min
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01
Analyze Author's Response to Conflicting Evidence
9 questions · 7 min
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02
Analyze Paragraph Structure
20 questions · 15 min
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03
Analyze Word Choice and Textual Allusions
20 questions · 15 min
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04
Analyze Conflicting Information in Texts
20 questions · 15 min
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05
Evaluate Advantages of Different Mediums
20 questions · 15 min
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06
Evaluate Arguments and Recognize Irrelevant Evidence
10 questions · 8 min
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07
Analyze Connections and Distinctions
20 questions · 15 min
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08
Cite Strongest Textual Evidence
10 questions · 8 min
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09
Determine and Analyze Central Idea
15 questions · 11 min
Start
10
Read Grade-Level Literary Nonfiction
8 questions · 6 min
Start
01
Analyze Effects of Dramatic Irony
15 questions · 11 min
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02
Analyze Word Choice and Literary Allusions
20 questions · 15 min
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03
Compare Structure of Multiple Texts
13 questions · 10 min
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04
Analyze Filmed Productions' Fidelity to Text
14 questions · 11 min
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05
Analyze Modern Fiction Drawing on Myths
20 questions · 15 min
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06
Analyze How Dialogue Propels Action
20 questions · 15 min
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07
Cite Strongest Literary Evidence
20 questions · 15 min
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08
Determine and Analyze Theme
20 questions · 15 min
Start
09
Read Grade-Level Literature
15 questions · 11 min
Start
01
Come to Discussions Prepared
20 questions · 15 min
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02
Connect Ideas of Multiple Speakers
20 questions · 15 min
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03
Follow Discussion Rules and Make Decisions
20 questions · 15 min
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04
Qualify Views Based on Evidence
15 questions · 11 min
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05
Analyze Purpose and Motives in Media
14 questions · 11 min
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06
Evaluate Speaker's Argument and Evidence
14 questions · 11 min
Start
07
Adapt Speech to Context and Task
20 questions · 15 min
Start
08
Integrate Multimedia Into Presentations
18 questions · 14 min
Start
09
Present Claims With Sound Reasoning
20 questions · 15 min
Start
01
Use Verb Forms for Effect
6 questions · 5 min
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02
Distinguish Connotations of Similar Words
8 questions · 6 min
Start
03
Interpret Verbal Irony and Puns
10 questions · 8 min
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04
Use Word Relationships to Understand Meaning
11 questions · 8 min
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05
Correct Shifts in Verb Voice/Mood
6 questions · 5 min
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06
Explain Functions of Verbals
12 questions · 9 min
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07
Form Active and Passive Voice
17 questions · 13 min
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08
Form and Use Verb Moods
12 questions · 9 min
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09
Spell Correctly
20 questions · 15 min
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10
Use Ellipsis for Omissions
20 questions · 15 min
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11
Use Punctuation for Pauses
9 questions · 7 min
Start
12
Consult Reference Materials for Word Meanings
11 questions · 8 min
Start
13
Use Context Clues for Word Meanings
10 questions · 8 min
Start
14
Use Greek and Latin Roots
20 questions · 15 min
Start
15
Verify Word Meanings
20 questions · 15 min
Start
16
Use Grade-Appropriate Academic Vocabulary
10 questions · 8 min
Start
01
Apply Reading Standards to Literary Nonfiction
10 questions · 8 min
Start
02
Apply Reading Standards to Literature
9 questions · 7 min
Start
03
Develop Writing Through Planning and Revising
10 questions · 8 min
Start
04
Produce Clear and Coherent Writing
18 questions · 14 min
Start
05
Use Technology to Publish Writing
10 questions · 8 min
Start
06
Write Routinely Over Extended Time Frames
20 questions · 15 min
Start
07
Conduct Research and Generate Questions
20 questions · 15 min
Start
08
Gather Information and Assess Credibility
20 questions · 15 min
Start
09
Create Cohesion Among Claims and Counterclaims
6 questions · 5 min
Start
10
Establish/Maintain a Formal Argument Style
20 questions · 15 min
Start
11
Introduce and Distinguish Claims
18 questions · 14 min
Start
12
Provide Concluding Statement for Argument
20 questions · 15 min
Start
13
Support Claims With Logical Reasoning
10 questions · 8 min
Start
14
Develop Topic With Well-Chosen Information
10 questions · 8 min
Start
15
Establish/Maintain a Formal Explanatory Style
20 questions · 15 min
Start
16
Introduce and Organize Topic
20 questions · 15 min
Start
17
Provide Concluding Statement
20 questions · 15 min
Start
18
Use Precise Language and Vocabulary
19 questions · 14 min
Start
19
Use Varied Transitions for Cohesion
20 questions · 15 min
Start
20
Engage Reader and Establish Context
18 questions · 14 min
Start
21
Provide Reflective Conclusion
20 questions · 15 min
Start
22
Use Narrative Techniques Including Reflection
20 questions · 15 min
Start
23
Use Precise Language to Capture Action
18 questions · 14 min
Start
24
Use Transitions to Convey Sequence
13 questions · 10 min
Start