The building of the Three Gorges Dam in southern China has not been without controversy. The dam is the largest in the world, and it provides much-needed electricity for the region. However, the dam has also caused significant environmental damage. What key event is introduced in this paragraph? A. the building of the Three Gorges Dam B. the environmental impact of the Three Gorges Dam C. the generation of electricity by the Three Gorges Dam D. the development of controversy about the Three Gorges Dam

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the answer is b

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Refer to the text "Lunch Money." State the author's purpose as well as three details from the text to support the author's purpose (1 character detail, 1 setting detail, and 1 plot detail).

Which of the following helps to encourage openness, sharing, and respect for one another’s ideas during a group discussion? (1 point)
rules for discussion

description of roles

evidence

deadlines





Why are goals important for a group discussion?(1 point)

They keep the discussion on track.

They keep the discussion respectful.

They keep the discussion open.

They keep the discussion lively.





Which of the following helps a group member ask good questions during a discussion?(1 point)

giving opinions

listening closely

sharing ideas

fulfilling a role





Which phrase best describes relevant? (1 point)

limited to a participant’s discussion role

respectful of the ideas of others

based on careful analysis of the topic

directly related to the topic

(1) Great Britain is the shortened name for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. (2) The U.S. fought for independence from England in the 1700s. (3) Great Britain is made up of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. (4) England, Scotland, and Wales are on one island, and Northern Ireland is on another island. (5) These islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean, across the English Channel from France and the rest of Europe.

Which sentence least supports the main idea?
A.
sentence 2
B.
sentence 1
C.
sentence 4

Jessa is writing a persuasive essay to be read out loud in front of her entire class. She will discuss the benefits of taking public transportation. Here is some of the evidence she has gathered:

My dad says that public transportation is the fastest way to get downtown during rush hour.
Public transportation is expensive, but so is keeping a car on the road.
It is not safe to drive a car these days with so many crazy drivers on the road downtown during rush hour.
According to researchers, public transportation is beneficial to the environment, because it helps to decrease carbon dioxide emissions and conserves fossil fuels.

She wants to present a solid argument with good evidence. Based on what you've learned about evaluating evidence, which of the above should Jessa include in her essay?

A.
statements 1 and 2
B.
statements 1 and 4
C.
statements 2 and 3
D.
statements 2 and 4

Read the biography and memoir excerpts below. Biography: When Wilbur was eleven and Orville seven, their father bought them a toy helicopter that sparked their interest in flight. Memoir: Late in the autumn of 1878, our father came into the house one evening with some object partly concealed in his hands, and before we could see what it was, he tossed it into the air. If the information contained in the biography were written directly by the author, which would be a likely example of the wording? A. When the boys were young, their dad bought them a toy helicopter. B. A toy helicopter purchased by the boys’ dad in 1878 sparked their flying dreams. C. It was the helicopter our father purchased that really encouraged us to learn to build a flying machine. D. When our father came into the house with a hidden present, we watched closely until he threw it into the air and it didn’t fall.