LEAP Core Subject Areas 2

Question 1

A student reads that a hurricane caused flooding in coastal Louisiana. Which text structure best describes this cause-and-effect relationship?

Accepted Answer

Cause and effect

Answer

Cause and effect text structure explains how one event (hurricane) leads to another (flooding).

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a rational number?

Accepted Answer

−3/4

Answer

A rational number can be expressed as a fraction of two integers; −3/4 fits this definition.

Question 3

In science class, students are testing whether fertilizer affects plant growth. The plants receiving no fertilizer represent which variable?

Accepted Answer

Control group

Answer

The control group receives no treatment (fertilizer) to serve as a baseline for comparison.

Question 4

Louisiana's state government is divided into three branches. Which branch is responsible for interpreting laws?

Accepted Answer

Judicial branch

Answer

The judicial branch interprets laws and determines if they comply with the state and federal constitutions.

Question 5

A student writes: 'The cafeteria food is terrible; nobody likes it.' What writing error does this sentence contain?

Accepted Answer

Overgeneralization

Answer

Saying 'nobody likes it' is an overgeneralization because it claims an absolute that cannot be proven.

(LEAP) Louisiana Educational Assessment Program Practice Test