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Reading Standards for Informational Text > Advanced Literary Comprehension (CCSS.RI.8.4) Practice Test

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In the old boathouse, the iron hinges had been left to the sea air all winter. By spring, a reddish-brown film had crept over the metal, and the once-smooth surface felt brittle and flaky. The caretaker sighed, explaining that without a protective coating, the hinges would oxidize quickly in the humid salt breeze.

As used in the passage, what does the word "oxidize" most nearly mean?

Jai's meticulous approach impressed the lab supervisor. Before submitting the research summary, he checked each citation, cross-referencing page numbers, and even measured the margins with a ruler to match the journal's guidelines. He left nothing to chance.

Reading Standards for Informational Text > Advanced Literary Comprehension (CCSS.RI.8.4) Practice Test

As used in the passage, what does the word "oxidize" most nearly mean?

Which phrase best helps the reader understand "meticulous"?

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