PARCC Assessment — Questions and Answers

Question 1: What is (1/2)^3?

1/6
3/2
1/8 (Correct answer)
1/2

Correct answer: 1/8

Cube both numerator and denominator: 1^3/2^3 = 1/8.

Question 2: Read the sentence. 'Each of the students ______ responsible for completing the research project on time.' Choose the verb that correctly completes the sentence.

is (Correct answer)
were
have been
are

Correct answer: is

The subject of the sentence is 'Each,' which is a singular pronoun. Therefore, it requires the singular verb 'is.' The phrase 'of the students' is a prepositional phrase and does not affect the subject-verb agreement.

Question 3: Which sentence best demonstrates an effective conclusion strategy?

I already said everything before.
The first reason was about water.
In conclusion, this is the end of my essay.
These findings show why conservation efforts deserve our continued support. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: These findings show why conservation efforts deserve our continued support.

A strong conclusion reinforces the main point and leaves the reader with significance.

Question 4: Which is an example of a compound sentence?

The cat slept all day.
Running quickly down the street.
I read a book, and my sister played outside. (Correct answer)
After the long, tiring day.

Correct answer: I read a book, and my sister played outside.

A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a conjunction.

Question 5: Estimating 503 − 198 by rounding to the nearest hundred gives which result?

350
400
300 (Correct answer)
200

Correct answer: 300

500 − 200 equals 300.

Question 6: 14. How many boys attended the 1995 convention?

540
358 (Correct answer)
716
407
390

Correct answer: 358

To determine the number of boys who attended the 1995 convention, you would locate the year 1995 on the provided convention attendance chart or graph. Then, you would read the specific value corresponding to the 'boys' category for that particular year, which is 358.

Question 7: What is 25 × 4?

90
125
75
100 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 100

25 times 4 equals 100.

Question 8: What is √49?

6
7 (Correct answer)
9
8

Correct answer: 7

Since 7 × 7 = 49, the square root of 49 is 7.

Question 9: What is the value of 3² + 4² ?

7
25 (Correct answer)
49
30

Correct answer: 25

3² = 9 and 4² = 16. Sum: 9 + 16 = 25.

Question 10: Which pair of equations forms a system with the solution (2, 5)?

y = x + 2 and y = 2x − 1
y = x + 2 and y = 3x − 1
y = 2x and y = x + 3
y = x + 3 and y = 2x + 1 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: y = x + 3 and y = 2x + 1

Substituting x = 2: y = 2 + 3 = 5 ✓ and y = 2(2) + 1 = 5 ✓, confirming (2, 5) satisfies both equations.

Question 11: A comedian writes a humorous essay about the chaos of trying to assemble furniture without reading the instructions, comparing himself to a confused penguin. What is the author's purpose?

To instruct readers on how to assemble furniture correctly
To inform readers about common furniture assembly mistakes
To persuade readers to hire professional furniture assemblers
To entertain readers through humor and relatable storytelling (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To entertain readers through humor and relatable storytelling

The exaggerated comparison and comedic tone reveal that the author's goal is to entertain, not teach a skill or change the reader's opinion.

Question 12: Which sentence corrects the redundancy: "She returned back to her seat"?

She returned to her seat. (Correct answer)
She back returned to her seat.
She returned back to her own seat.
She returned back again to her seat.

Correct answer: She returned to her seat.

"Returned" already means going back, so "back" is redundant.

Question 13: Read: 'Maya devoured the entire book in one afternoon.' What does 'devoured' suggest about Maya?

She read the book very quickly and eagerly (Correct answer)
She lost the book
She destroyed the book
She shared the book with a friend

Correct answer: She read the book very quickly and eagerly

'Devoured' is figurative language meaning to consume something eagerly and quickly. In this context, it shows Maya read with great enthusiasm and speed, finishing the whole book in one sitting.

Question 14: Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

The project was delayed; because the materials arrived late.
He finished his report; then he submitted it to his manager. (Correct answer)
She loves hiking; and swimming in the lake.
They ordered pizza; but forgot to pick it up.

Correct answer: He finished his report; then he submitted it to his manager.

A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction. 'He finished his report' and 'then he submitted it to his manager' are both independent clauses, making the semicolon appropriate here.

Question 15: What is √100?

10 (Correct answer)
50
1000
20

Correct answer: 10

Since 10 × 10 = 100, the square root of 100 is 10.

Question 16: Rounding 7,649 to the nearest thousand gives which value?

7,000
7,700
8,000 (Correct answer)
7,600

Correct answer: 8,000

The hundreds digit 6 rounds 7,649 up to 8,000.

Question 17: 2. Kristen must buy three items that are priced at $4.58, $6.22, and $8.94. What is the best estimate for the total cost of all three items?

$18
$22
$16
$20 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: $20

To find the best estimate, round each price to the nearest whole dollar: $4.58 rounds to $5, $6.22 rounds to $6, and $8.94 rounds to $9. Adding these rounded values gives $5 + $6 + $9 = $20. This provides the closest and most reasonable estimate for the total cost.

Question 18: Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

She likes reading, write, and to jog.
She likes reading, writing, and jogging. (Correct answer)
She likes reading, to write, and jogging.
She likes to read, writing, and jog.

Correct answer: She likes reading, writing, and jogging.

Parallel structure keeps items in a list in the same grammatical form, here all gerunds.

Question 19: A number rounded to the nearest ten is 350. Which value could NOT be the original number?

347
349
352
356 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 356

356 rounds to 360, not 350.

Question 20: 5. Only after I went home did I remember my dental appointment.

should go home
went home
gone home
had went home
got home (Correct answer)

Correct answer: got home

While "went home" is grammatically acceptable, "got home" is the more common and idiomatic expression in English to describe arriving at one's residence. In questions testing idiomatic usage, the most natural and frequently used phrasing is generally preferred.

Question 21: An equilateral triangle has a perimeter of 39 cm. What is the length of one side?

15 cm
11 cm
13 cm (Correct answer)
9 cm

Correct answer: 13 cm

An equilateral triangle has three equal sides. One side = 39 ÷ 3 = 13 cm.

Question 22: Which sentence places the modifier correctly?

A lost puppy walking to school she saw.
She saw a lost puppy walking to school it was.
Walking to school, she saw a lost puppy. (Correct answer)
Walking to school, a lost puppy was seen by her.

Correct answer: Walking to school, she saw a lost puppy.

The modifier "walking to school" correctly describes "she."

Question 23: 18. Many 19th-century biographers rely on their imaginations, not on real facts.

could rely on their imaginations:
relied on their imaginations, (Correct answer)
rely on their imaginations,
have relied on their imaginations
could have relied on their imaginations,

Correct answer: relied on their imaginations,

The phrase '19th-century biographers' clearly places the action in the past. Therefore, the verb describing their actions must also be in the past tense. 'Relied' is the simple past tense of 'rely,' correctly aligning the verb tense with the historical context provided.

Question 24: Which problem requires an EXACT answer rather than an estimate?

Estimating travel time
Counting change owed to a customer (Correct answer)
Planning how much pizza to order
Guessing crowd size at a game

Correct answer: Counting change owed to a customer

Giving exact change requires a precise calculation, not an estimate.

Question 25: Which revision combines the ideas most smoothly? "The movie was long. It was still exciting."

Although the movie was long, it was still exciting. (Correct answer)
The movie was long it was still exciting.
Long the movie was, still exciting it.
The movie was long, exciting it was still.

Correct answer: Although the movie was long, it was still exciting.

"Although" shows the contrast between length and excitement in one smooth sentence.

Question 26: 8. Hannah ran 12 laps every day for 8 days. How many laps did she run in all?

96 (Correct answer)
72
84
108

Correct answer: 96

To find the total number of laps Hannah ran, multiply the number of laps she ran each day by the total number of days. So, 12 laps/day * 8 days = 96 laps.

Question 27: A recipe lists ingredients and numbered cooking steps. The primary purpose is to:

Instruct (Correct answer)
Persuade
Express emotion
Entertain

Correct answer: Instruct

Step-by-step directions instruct the reader how to do something.

Question 28: 36. If one side of a square is 5 units, what is the area of the square?

10
25 (Correct answer)
10
30
20

Correct answer: 25

The area of a square is calculated by multiplying the length of one side by itself, or side squared (Area = side * side). Given that one side of the square is 5 units, the area is 5 units * 5 units. Therefore, the area of the square is 25 square units.

Question 29: Which inequality represents 'a number decreased by 5 is at least 10'?

n − 5 > 10
n − 5 ≥ 10 (Correct answer)
n + 5 ≥ 10
n − 5 ≤ 10

Correct answer: n − 5 ≥ 10

'Decreased by 5' means subtraction, and 'at least 10' means greater than or equal to 10, giving n − 5 ≥ 10.

Question 30: Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

what time is it?
what time is it
What time is it? (Correct answer)
What time is it.

Correct answer: What time is it?

Questions need a capital first letter and question mark at the end.

Question 31: 23. The British navy, members of which are called "limeys," were responsible for first using limes to prevent scury during long sea voyages. No error.

C
E
A
D (Correct answer)
B

Correct answer: D

The subject of the main clause is "The British navy," which, as a collective noun acting as a single unit, requires a singular verb. The verb "were responsible" is plural, creating a subject-verb agreement error. The correct singular verb form is "was responsible."

Question 32: 10. On a Map, 1 inch represents 20 miles. The distance between 2 towns is 6 1/5 inches. How many miles are actually between the two towns?

138 miles
84 miles
145 miles
124 miles (Correct answer)
65 miles

Correct answer: 124 miles

First, convert the mixed number 6 1/5 inches to a decimal, which is 6.2 inches. Since 1 inch on the map represents 20 miles in reality, multiply the map distance by the scale factor. Therefore, 6.2 inches * 20 miles/inch = 124 miles.

Question 33: What is the value of 3.45 + 2.8?

3.73
5.25
6.05
6.25 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 6.25

Align the decimals and add: 3.45 + 2.80 = 6.25.

Question 34: The function f(x) = −2x² + 8x − 3. What is the maximum value of f(x)?

−3
5 (Correct answer)
8
2

Correct answer: 5

x = −8/(2×−2) = 2. f(2) = −2(4) + 8(2) − 3 = −8 + 16 − 3 = 5. The maximum value is 5.

Question 35: What does 'summarize' mean?

To copy every word
To briefly restate the main points (Correct answer)
To add new details
To ask a question

Correct answer: To briefly restate the main points

Summarizing means restating the key points of a text briefly in your own words.

Question 36: In a novel, a young narrator describes his father as 'the bravest man in town,' yet every scene the narrator recounts shows the father deferring to others, avoiding conflict, and letting neighbors take risks on his behalf. A skilled reader would interpret this pattern as:

The author's deliberate use of hyperbole to generate humor about small-town life.
A flashback structure that presents the father before a transformative event the reader has not yet encountered.
Foreshadowing that will be resolved when the father finally performs an act of courage late in the novel.
Evidence of an unreliable or naive narrator whose stated characterization contradicts the textual evidence. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Evidence of an unreliable or naive narrator whose stated characterization contradicts the textual evidence.

When a narrator's explicit claim about a character is consistently contradicted by the scenes presented, it signals an unreliable or naive narrator. Skilled readers look beyond stated characterizations to what the evidence in the text actually demonstrates.

Question 37: A square has a perimeter of 28 cm. What is the length of one side?

7 cm (Correct answer)
14 cm
4 cm
28 cm

Correct answer: 7 cm

A square has 4 equal sides, so 28 ÷ 4 = 7 cm.

Question 38: An author writes, "The old bridge groaned under the weight of the morning traffic." What literary device is used?

Personification (Correct answer)
Simile
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia

Correct answer: Personification

Giving the bridge the human ability to groan is personification.

Question 39: Estimating 9.8 × 9.7 by clustering gives which product?

110
90
100 (Correct answer)
81

Correct answer: 100

Both factors cluster near 10, so 10 × 10 = 100.

Question 40: The ratio 12:18 reduced to lowest terms is:

3:4
6:9
2:3 (Correct answer)
4:6

Correct answer: 2:3

Dividing both by 6 gives 2:3.

Question 41: Where should a comma go to fix this sentence? "While we waited the rain stopped."

After "While"
After "waited" (Correct answer)
After "rain"
No comma is needed

Correct answer: After "waited"

A comma follows an introductory dependent clause.

Question 42: What is the theme of a story?

The central message or lesson (Correct answer)
The place where it happens
The list of characters
The order of events

Correct answer: The central message or lesson

A theme is the main idea or lesson the author wants readers to understand.

Question 43: 7. If Joey and Katrina hike an average of 3 miles per hour, about how long will it take them hike both the Beaverton Falls trail (7.25 miles) and the Copper Creek trail (4.75 miles)?

4.5 hours
3 hours
3.5 hours
4 hours (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 4 hours

First, calculate the total distance of both trails: 7.25 miles + 4.75 miles = 12 miles. Since Joey and Katrina hike at an average speed of 3 miles per hour, divide the total distance by their speed to find the total time. So, 12 miles / 3 mph = 4 hours.

Question 44: 9. If a match box is 0.17 feet long, what is its length in inches the most closely comparable to the following?

4 1/2 inch calculator
2 3/4 inch lipstick
5 1/16 inch highlighter
3 1/8 inch jewelry box
2 3/16 inch staple remover (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 2 3/16 inch staple remover

9. D: A length of 0.17 feet is equal to 2.04 inches. The following proportion may be used to determine the length, in inches: 0.17/x=1/12. A length of 2.1875 inches is the closest to this measurement.

Question 45: What is 4! (4 factorial)?

16
12
10
24 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 24

4! = 4·3·2·1 = 24.

Question 46: 4. Penny drinks 8 glasses of water each day. The number of glasses of water she drinks over a 12-day time span can be determined, using the number sentence: Which number sentence would not show the number of glasses of water she drinks?

12 x 8 = ?
? \/ 8 = 12
? \/ 12 = 8
12 - 8 = ? (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 12 - 8 = ?

To find the total number of glasses Penny drinks over 12 days, you would multiply the number of glasses per day by the number of days (8 * 12). Options A, B, and C are all equivalent ways to represent this multiplication or its inverse. However, 12 - 8 = ? represents subtraction, which does not calculate the total number of glasses drunk over a period of time.

Question 47: What is 15% of 200?

35
30 (Correct answer)
25
15

Correct answer: 30

15% of 200 = 0.15 × 200 = 30.

Question 48: 12. Many reading lists for high-school students include translations from Scandinavian writers such as Lagerlog, Undset, and Ibsen. No error.

B
A
D
E (Correct answer)
C

Correct answer: E

The sentence contains no grammatical errors, punctuation mistakes, or issues with word usage. The plural subject "Many reading lists" correctly agrees with the plural verb "include," and all other parts of the sentence are structured properly. Therefore, 'No error' is the correct choice.

Question 49: 1. Rick renovated his home. He made his bedroom 40% larger (length and width) than its original size. If the original dimensions were 144 inches by 168 inches, how big is his room now if measured in feet?

12 ft x 14 ft
201.6 ft x 235.2 ft
16.8 ft x 19.6 ft (Correct answer)
4.8 ft x 5.6 ft

Correct answer: 16.8 ft x 19.6 ft

First, convert the original dimensions from inches to feet by dividing by 12: 144 inches = 12 ft and 168 inches = 14 ft. Next, increase each dimension by 40%, which means multiplying by 1.40 (100% + 40%). The new length is 12 ft * 1.40 = 16.8 ft, and the new width is 14 ft * 1.40 = 19.6 ft.

Question 50: 16. Each night when night came and the temperature fell, my parents lit the fire in the bedroom.

and the temperature fell, (Correct answer)
and when the temperature fell
and that the temperature did fall
and that the temperature fell
and because the temperature fell

Correct answer: and the temperature fell,

The original sentence uses "when night came" to introduce a temporal clause. The phrase "and the temperature fell" is parallel to "night came," describing a simultaneous event. Option A maintains this parallelism and conciseness, effectively linking the two events without introducing unnecessary words or changing the grammatical structure.

Question 51: What is the purpose of quotation marks in a story?

To end a paragraph
To mark important vocabulary
To show the exact words someone said (Correct answer)
To make words louder

Correct answer: To show the exact words someone said

Quotation marks show dialogue — the exact words a character speaks.

Question 52: A passage's main idea can sometimes be found by reading:

The author's name
The opening and closing sentences together (Correct answer)
Only the middle word
Just the page number

Correct answer: The opening and closing sentences together

The first and last sentences often frame the central idea.

Question 53: Read: "She was reluctant to share her secret." What does "reluctant" mean?

Proud
Eager
Excited
Unwilling (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Unwilling

"Reluctant" means hesitant or unwilling to do something.

Question 54: Which of the following fractions is equivalent to 0.375?

3/7
3/10
3/9
3/8 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 3/8

3/8 = 0.375 because 3 ÷ 8 = 0.375. Alternatively, 0.375 = 375/1000 = 3/8 after simplification.

Question 55: A travel blog post lists step-by-step directions for hiking a trail safely. What is the author's primary purpose?

To express emotion
To entertain
To inform (Correct answer)
To persuade

Correct answer: To inform

Giving clear directions delivers factual guidance, which is informing.

Question 56: Read the sentence. 'The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should eat a good breakfast, and to be on the bus by 8:00 AM.' Which revision of the underlined portion of the sentence uses the correct parallel structure?

to get a lot of sleep, eating a good breakfast, and to be on the bus by 8:00 AM.
that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should eat a good breakfast, and that they should be on the bus by 8:00 AM. (Correct answer)
that they should get a lot of sleep, to eat a good breakfast, and to be on the bus by 8:00 AM.
getting a lot of sleep, eating a good breakfast, and being on the bus by 8:00 AM.

Correct answer: that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should eat a good breakfast, and that they should be on the bus by 8:00 AM.

The original sentence mixes structures ('that they should get,' 'that they should eat,' and 'to be'). The correct revision makes all three items in the list parallel by using the 'that they should' structure for each one, creating a consistent and grammatically correct sentence.

Question 57: In a narrative, dialogue should be punctuated so that:

Quotation marks surround the spoken words and a comma separates the tag (Correct answer)
No punctuation is needed at all
Each word gets its own quotation mark
Periods replace all quotation marks

Correct answer: Quotation marks surround the spoken words and a comma separates the tag

Spoken words go inside quotation marks, with commas separating them from dialogue tags.

Question 58: Which sentence correctly uses a dependent clause to add detail?

The river rose quickly because.
The river rose quickly residents evacuated.
Because the river rose quickly.
Because the river rose quickly, residents evacuated the area. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Because the river rose quickly, residents evacuated the area.

The dependent clause 'Because the river rose quickly' attaches properly to an independent clause.

Question 59: A road trip covers 240 miles in 4 hours. What is the average speed?

120 mph
40 mph
60 mph (Correct answer)
80 mph

Correct answer: 60 mph

Speed equals distance divided by time: 240 ÷ 4 = 60 mph.

Question 60: Which transformation moves a graph up without changing its slope?

Increasing the slope
Reflecting across the y-axis
Increasing the y-intercept (Correct answer)
Rotating 90 degrees

Correct answer: Increasing the y-intercept

Raising the y-intercept shifts the line up while keeping the same slope.

Question 61: What is the problem in a story usually called?

The conflict (Correct answer)
The author
The cover
The font

Correct answer: The conflict

The conflict is the main problem the characters must solve.

Question 62: 1. Are you all ready for the English exam?" asked mom. No error.

C
B
E
A
D (Correct answer)

Correct answer: D

The error is in option D, 'mom.' When 'mom' is used as a proper noun, specifically in direct address or as a substitute for a name, it should be capitalized. In the sentence 'asked mom,' 'mom' functions as a proper noun, so it should be capitalized as 'Mom.'

Question 63: An author describes a town as 'crumbling, gray, and forgotten.' These word choices create a mood that is:

Suspenseful
Humorous
Cheerful
Bleak (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Bleak

'Crumbling,' 'gray,' and 'forgotten' build a bleak, gloomy mood.

Question 64: What is the volume of a box that is 3 cm by 4 cm by 5 cm?

60 cm³ (Correct answer)
12 cm³
20 cm³
47 cm³

Correct answer: 60 cm³

Volume of a rectangular prism is length × width × height: 3 × 4 × 5 = 60 cm³.

Question 65: Which unit is most appropriate for measuring the mass of an apple?

Liters
Seconds
Kilometers
Grams (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Grams

Grams measure mass and are suitable for a small object like an apple.

Question 66: 2. By the time we get to the picnic area, the rain will stop.

will have stopped (Correct answer)
will has stopped
shall stop
shall have stopped
will stop

Correct answer: will have stopped

The phrase "By the time we get..." indicates an action that will be completed by a specific point in the future. This requires the future perfect tense, which is formed with "will have" + the past participle. "Will have stopped" correctly conveys that the rain's cessation will be complete before they arrive.

Question 67: Which sentence correctly uses a nonrestrictive clause?

My phone which is new broke.
My phone, which is new broke.
My phone, which is new, broke. (Correct answer)
My phone which, is new, broke.

Correct answer: My phone, which is new, broke.

Nonrestrictive clauses add extra detail and are enclosed by paired commas.

Question 68: Which sentence is written in active voice?

A throw was made with the ball.
The ball had been thrown.
The pitcher threw the ball. (Correct answer)
The ball was thrown by the pitcher.

Correct answer: The pitcher threw the ball.

Active voice has the subject performing the action, making writing more direct.

Question 69: 2. Kate got a 56 on her first math test. On her second math test, she raised her grade by 12%. What was her grade?

67.2
68.0
62.7 (Correct answer)
72.3

Correct answer: 62.7

To find Kate's new grade, first calculate the increase: 12% of 56 is 0.12 * 56 = 6.72. Then, add this increase to her original grade: 56 + 6.72 = 62.72. Therefore, her new grade was 62.7 when rounded to one decimal place.

Question 70: A passage explains how to set up a tablet with clear labeled steps. Its purpose is to:

Instruct (Correct answer)
Persuade
Entertain
Express emotion

Correct answer: Instruct

Setup steps instruct the reader to complete a task.

Question 71: Which sentence correctly uses a comma after an introductory clause?

When the bell rang students left.
When, the bell rang students left.
When the bell, rang students left.
When the bell rang, students left. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: When the bell rang, students left.

A dependent introductory clause is followed by a comma.

Question 72: Which sentence uses the correct past tense form of an irregular verb?

She brought her lunch yesterday. (Correct answer)
She bringed her lunch yesterday.
She brang her lunch yesterday.
She bringed her lunch yesterday too.

Correct answer: She brought her lunch yesterday.

The past tense of the irregular verb 'bring' is 'brought.'

Question 73: Read the two sentences. 'Jamal forgot his umbrella. He got soaked in the rain.' Which word BEST connects these sentences to show cause and effect?

However
On the other hand
Because of this (Correct answer)
Similarly

Correct answer: Because of this

Jamal getting wet was caused by forgetting his umbrella. 'Because of this' shows that cause-effect relationship.

Question 74: Which text feature most clearly supports a purpose to inform?

A cliffhanger
A punchline
A rhyming refrain
A labeled chart of data (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A labeled chart of data

Charts of data present facts to inform readers.

Question 75: 15. Still, the fact that a planet exists outside our solar system encourages hope that other solar systems exist, and in them, perhaps, a planet that supports life.

that a planet does exists out side our solar system encourages hope that other solar systems exist, and
that a Planet exists out side our solar system encourages hope that other solar systems exist and
could be that a planet exists outside our solar system encourages hope that other solar systems exist, and
that a planet exists outside our solar system encourages hope that other solar systems exist, and (Correct answer)
that a planet exist outside our solar systems encourage hope that other solar systems exist, and

Correct answer: that a planet exists outside our solar system encourages hope that other solar systems exist, and

The original sentence is grammatically correct and requires no changes. The subject 'fact' correctly takes the singular verb 'encourages,' maintaining subject-verb agreement. The clauses are properly connected, and the parenthetical phrase 'perhaps' is correctly set off by commas, ensuring clarity and proper flow.

Question 76: 16. Specially treated cloths, are best for cleaning eyeglass lenses. No error.

D
A
B (Correct answer)
E
C

Correct answer: B

The error is in option B, 'cloths, are best.' There is an unnecessary comma after 'cloths,' which incorrectly separates the subject ('Specially treated cloths') from its verb phrase ('are best'). A comma should not be used to separate a subject directly from its verb.

Question 77: What is an author's purpose when writing to make you laugh and enjoy a story?

To warn
To measure
To sell
To entertain (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To entertain

Writing meant to be fun and enjoyable has the purpose to entertain.

Question 78: What are the solutions to x² - 5x + 6 = 0?

x = 1 and x = 6
x = -1 and x = -6
x = -2 and x = -3
x = 2 and x = 3 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: x = 2 and x = 3

Factor the quadratic: (x - 2)(x - 3) = 0. Setting each factor to zero gives x = 2 and x = 3.

Question 79: What is the measure of each interior angle of a regular pentagon?

120°
72°
108° (Correct answer)
90°

Correct answer: 108°

Each angle = (5 − 2) × 180° ÷ 5 = 540° ÷ 5 = 108°.

Question 80: Which sentence correctly uses an appositive phrase?

My brother, he is a doctor, works at the hospital.
My brother who is a doctor, works at the hospital.
My brother, a doctor, works at the hospital. (Correct answer)
My brother a doctor works at the hospital.

Correct answer: My brother, a doctor, works at the hospital.

An appositive phrase renames or describes the noun immediately before it and is set off with commas. 'A doctor' is a correctly punctuated appositive that renames 'my brother.'

Question 81: What is 5/6 − 1/4?

1/2
5/12
7/12 (Correct answer)
2/3

Correct answer: 7/12

The LCD of 6 and 4 is 12. Convert: 5/6 = 10/12 and 1/4 = 3/12. Then 10/12 − 3/12 = 7/12.

Question 82: Which sentence correctly uses a comma with a coordinating conjunction?

She wanted to go to the movies but she was too tired.
She wanted to go to the movies, but she was too tired. (Correct answer)
She wanted to go, to the movies but she was too tired.
She, wanted to go to the movies but she was too tired.

Correct answer: She wanted to go to the movies, but she was too tired.

A comma is placed before a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) when it joins two independent clauses. 'But' joins two independent clauses, so a comma precedes it.

Question 83: 17. Anna Karenina has been read with enjoyment for over 100 years.

shall have been read
will have been read
was read
has been read (Correct answer)
is being read

Correct answer: has been read

The phrase 'for over 100 years' indicates an action that began in the past and continues up to the present. The present perfect passive tense, 'has been read,' is correctly used to describe an action that started in the past and is still ongoing or has relevance in the present. This tense accurately conveys the continuous enjoyment of the book over a long period.

Question 84: An author describes a forest using sight, sound, and smell to paint a vivid scene. This best shows a purpose to:

Describe (Correct answer)
Argue
Persuade
Instruct

Correct answer: Describe

Rich sensory detail aims to describe and create a picture.

Question 85: What is 1/2 of 3/5?

3/7
3/10 (Correct answer)
4/7
5/10

Correct answer: 3/10

Multiply 1/2 × 3/5 = 3/10.

Question 86: Which transition best signals a conclusion?

Likewise,
By contrast,
Meanwhile,
In conclusion, (Correct answer)

Correct answer: In conclusion,

"In conclusion" signals the final summary point.

Question 87: Which choice best restates this main idea: 'Reading every day strengthens vocabulary, focus, and imagination'?

Vocabulary lists are long
Books are heavy to carry
Some people dislike reading
Daily reading benefits the mind in several ways (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Daily reading benefits the mind in several ways

The restatement captures the multiple mental benefits of daily reading.

Question 88: Round 658 to the nearest hundred.

650
600
660
700 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 700

The tens digit is 5, so round the hundreds up to 700.

Question 89: Round 89,500 to the nearest ten thousand.

90,000 (Correct answer)
100,000
80,000
89,000

Correct answer: 90,000

The thousands digit is 9, so round up to 90,000.

Question 90: Which best describes the relationship between the topic and the main idea?

The topic is always longer
The main idea comes before the topic
They are completely unrelated
The topic is what the text is about; the main idea is the point made about it (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The topic is what the text is about; the main idea is the point made about it

The topic is the subject, while the main idea is the key point about it.

Question 91: A right triangle has legs measuring 6 cm and 8 cm. What is the length of the hypotenuse?

14 cm
7 cm
12 cm
10 cm (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 10 cm

Using the Pythagorean theorem: c² = a² + b² = 6² + 8² = 36 + 64 = 100, so c = 10 cm.

PARCC Assessment

The PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) is a standardized test for grades 3–11 measuring student proficiency in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics aligned to Common Core State Standards.

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240 min

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