Question 1: 5. A class contains an equal number of boys and girls. The average height of the boys is 62 inches. The average height of the all the students is 60 inches. What is the average height of the girls in the class?

• 57 inches
• 60 inches
• 59 inches
• 58 inches (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 58 inches

Let 'n' be the number of boys and 'n' be the number of girls. The total height of the boys is 62n. The total height of all 2n students is 2n * 60 = 120n. The total height of the girls is the total height of all students minus the total height of the boys: 120n - 62n = 58n. Since there are 'n' girls, their average height is 58n / n = 58 inches.

Question 2: An author writes that a new factory 'promises jobs but threatens the river that feeds the town.' What is the author's overall tone toward the factory?

• Indifferent
• Enthusiastic
• Mocking
• Conflicted (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Conflicted

Pairing a benefit with a threat signals a conflicted, mixed attitude.

Question 3: What is 3/5 ÷ 2/3?

• 6/15
• 2/5
• 1/2
• 9/10 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 9/10

Dividing by a fraction means multiplying by its reciprocal: 3/5 × 3/2 = 9/10.

Question 4: A student writing a literary analysis on PARCC needs to support a claim about a character's motivation. Which evidence use is most effective?

• Mentioning that the character seems interesting and complex
• Listing several events from the story without connecting them to the claim
• Summarizing the entire plot of the story to give context
• Quoting a line of dialogue and explaining how it reveals the character's internal conflict (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Quoting a line of dialogue and explaining how it reveals the character's internal conflict

Effective evidence use means selecting a specific textual detail and directly explaining how it supports the claim. Summarizing plot, making vague statements, or listing unconnected events does not demonstrate analytical thinking required by PARCC.

Question 5: Which sentence corrects the comma splice: 'The experiment failed, we tried again'?

• The experiment, failed we tried again.
• The experiment failed; we tried again. (Correct answer)
• The experiment failed, we tried, again.
• The experiment failed we tried again.

Correct answer: The experiment failed; we tried again.

A semicolon correctly joins two related independent clauses that a comma alone cannot.

Question 6: 12. Many <u>reading</u> lists for <u>high-school</u> students <u>include</u> translations from <u>Scandinavian writers</u> such as Lagerlog, Undset, and Ibsen. <u>No error.</u> </strong></p>

• E (Correct answer)
• B
• D
• A
• 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 7: 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 8: 16. The teacher discussed the rule <u>that</u> the <u>compliment</u> of thirty degrees is <u>sixty</u> <u>degrees.</u> <u>No error.</u> </strong></p>

• C
• D
• A
• E
• B (Correct answer)

Correct answer: B

The word "compliment" means an expression of praise. In geometry, the term for an angle that, when added to another, totals 90 degrees is "complement." This is a common homophone error, where the incorrect word is used due to similar pronunciation.

Question 9: 6. Part B: Which sentence supports your answer from Part A?

• Turn off the water when you brush your teeth, and limit your showers to five minutes.
• Global warming and the depletion of natural resources are constant threats to the future of our planet. (Correct answer)
• From what you buy to what you do to how much you use, your decisions affect the planet and everyone around you.
• Food that remains on your plate is a wasted resource, and you can always go back for seconds.

Correct answer: Global warming and the depletion of natural resources are constant threats to the future of our planet.

This sentence directly states that 'Global warming and the depletion of natural resources are constant threats to the future of our planet.' This explicitly supports the idea that these environmental issues will persist if the author's suggestions for responsible choices are not followed, reinforcing the implied consequence from Part A.

Question 10: To improve sentence variety in an essay, a writer should:

• Avoid all punctuation
• Begin every sentence the same way
• Use only short, simple sentences
• Mix simple, compound, and complex sentence structures (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Mix simple, compound, and complex sentence structures

Varying sentence length and structure makes writing more engaging and fluent.

Question 11: 5. A baseball is thrown up in the air from an initial height of 6 feet. Its height above the ground (in feet) t seconds after being thrown is given by the function h(t)=-16t^2+46t+6. How long will it take (in seconds) for the baseball to hit the ground?</strong></p>

• 5/2 seconds</li>
• 3 seconds</li>
• 2 seconds</li>
• 4 seconds</li> (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 4 seconds</li>

To find when the baseball hits the ground, set the height function h(t) to 0: -16t^2 + 46t + 6 = 0. Dividing by -2 simplifies the equation to 8t^2 - 23t - 3 = 0. Factoring this quadratic equation yields (8t+1)(t-3) = 0, which gives solutions t = -1/8 and t = 3. Since time cannot be negative, the baseball hits the ground after 3 seconds. (Note: There appears to be a discrepancy between the calculated answer of 3 seconds and the provided correct answer of 4 seconds for this specific function.)

Question 12: Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

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

Correct answer: What time is it?

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

Question 13: Solve for x: x + 9 = 15.

• 6 (Correct answer)
• 5
• 24
• 4

Correct answer: 6

Subtract 9 from both sides: x = 6.

Question 14: Two angles of a triangle measure 45° and 75°. What is the measure of the third angle?

• 80°
• 120°
• 60° (Correct answer)
• 40°

Correct answer: 60°

The sum of angles in a triangle is 180°. Third angle = 180° − 45° − 75° = 60°.

Question 15: Which revision improves the awkward sentence? "Being that it was late, we went home."

• Being late, it was we went home.
• It being late, home we went being.
• Because it was late, we went home. (Correct answer)
• Late being, we went home that.

Correct answer: Because it was late, we went home.

"Because" is the clear, standard way to show the reason.

Question 16: Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

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

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 17: 9. Rachel spent $24.15 on vegetables. She bought 2 lbs of onions, 3 lbs of carrots, and 1 1\/2 lbs of mushrooms. If the onions cost $3.69 per lb, and the carrots cost $ 4.29 per lb, what is the price per lb of mushrooms?

• $2.60 (Correct answer)
• $2.75
• $2.80
• $3.10
• $2.25

Correct answer: $2.60

First, calculate the cost of onions (2 lbs * $3.69/lb = $7.38) and carrots (3 lbs * $4.29/lb = $12.87). The combined cost for onions and carrots is $7.38 + $12.87 = $20.25. Subtract this from the total spent ($24.15 - $20.25 = $3.90) to find the cost of the mushrooms. Finally, divide the mushroom cost by their weight to find the price per pound: $3.90 / 1.5 lbs = $2.60/lb.

Question 18: 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.
• 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)

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 19: In a narrative, a flashback is used primarily to do what?

• Predict the future ending
• Reveal earlier events that affect the present (Correct answer)
• Describe the cover art
• List the chapter titles

Correct answer: Reveal earlier events that affect the present

A flashback interrupts the present to show past events that shape the story.

Question 20: What is the mean of 12, 18, 24, and 30?

• 20
• 21 (Correct answer)
• 22
• 24

Correct answer: 21

The sum is 84 and 84 divided by 4 equals 21.

Question 21: A garden is 12 ft long and 9 ft wide. How much fencing is needed to enclose it?

• 54 ft
• 21 ft
• 108 ft
• 42 ft (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 42 ft

Perimeter is 2 × (length + width): 2 × (12 + 9) = 42 ft.

Question 22: 8. After comparing my air conditioner with the one on sale, I decided that <u>mine was the most efficient.</u> </strong></p>

• should be considered the most efficient.
• was the most efficient.
• was the more efficient. (Correct answer)
• should be the most efficient.
• was by far the most efficient.

Correct answer: was the more efficient.

The sentence compares only two air conditioners: "my air conditioner" and "the one on sale." When comparing exactly two items, the comparative degree of an adjective is used. Therefore, "more efficient" is correct, while "most efficient" is reserved for comparisons involving three or more items.

Question 23: The root "port" in "transport" and "portable" means:

• See
• Carry (Correct answer)
• Build
• Break

Correct answer: Carry

The root "port" means "carry," as in transport and portable.

Question 24: A paragraph's main idea is best found by asking:

• Who printed it?
• What is this paragraph mostly about? (Correct answer)
• What is the first letter?
• How long is the paragraph?

Correct answer: What is this paragraph mostly about?

The main idea answers what the paragraph is mostly about.

Question 25: Which of the following passages would MOST LIKELY have the purpose of persuading the reader?

• A biography that describes events in a famous artist's life
• A dictionary entry defining the word 'ecosystem'
• A flyer urging students to join the environmental club to save the planet (Correct answer)
• A recipe that lists ingredients and cooking steps in order

Correct answer: A flyer urging students to join the environmental club to save the planet

A flyer that urges students to take action and uses emotional language like 'save the planet' is designed to convince the reader to do something, making persuasion its clear purpose.

Question 26: 12. Towering 700 feet above the valley floor, Mount Rushmore National Memorial<u> was an impressive site.</u> </strong> <p>

• was an impressive sight
• is an impressive site
• is an impressive sight (Correct answer)
• was an impressive site
• is a impressive sight

Correct answer: is an impressive sight

The original sentence contains two errors: incorrect verb tense and incorrect word choice. Mount Rushmore still exists, so the present tense 'is' is appropriate to describe its current state, not 'was.' Furthermore, 'site' refers to a location, while 'sight' refers to something seen or visible, making 'sight' the correct word to describe an impressive view.

Question 27: 15. What will it cost to tile a kitchen floor that is 12 feet wide by 20 feet long if the tile cost $8.91 per square yard?

• $224.51
• $282.32
• $246.55
• $237.60 (Correct answer)
• $271.38

Correct answer: $237.60

First, calculate the area of the kitchen floor: 12 feet * 20 feet = 240 square feet. Since the tile cost is given per square yard, convert the area to square yards by dividing by 9 (as 1 square yard = 3 feet * 3 feet = 9 square feet): 240 sq ft / 9 sq ft/sq yd = 26.666... square yards. Finally, multiply the area in square yards by the cost per square yard: 26.666... * $8.91 = $237.60.

Question 28: 4. We spent Sunday afternoon <u>wandering aimless</u> in the park. </strong></p>

• wandering in an aimless manner
• wandering aimlessly (Correct answer)
• wandering without purpose
• wandering aimless
• wandering almost aimlessly

Correct answer: wandering aimlessly

The word "aimless" is an adjective, but it is incorrectly used here to modify the verb "wandering." Verbs should be modified by adverbs. The correct adverbial form is "aimlessly," describing *how* they were wandering.

Question 29: 5. The badger, a shy animal sometimes makes friends with a coyote.

• friends, with
• sometimes, makes
• No error
• a shy animal, (Correct answer)

Correct answer: a shy animal,

The phrase 'a shy animal' is an appositive that provides additional, non-essential information about 'the badger.' Non-essential appositives must be set off by commas. A comma is missing after 'animal,' so the sentence should correctly read: 'The badger, a shy animal, sometimes makes friends with a coyote.'

Question 30: A book has 250 pages and Jon has read 175. How many pages remain?

• 95
• 75 (Correct answer)
• 65
• 85

Correct answer: 75

250 − 175 = 75 pages remaining.

Question 31: 5. Only after I <u>went home</u> did I remember my dental appointment. </strong></p>

• gone home
• had went home
• should go home
• 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 32: A student is writing a research essay about climate change. Which source would be MOST reliable to cite?

• A peer-reviewed study published in the journal Nature (Correct answer)
• A blog post by a concerned citizen that links to news articles
• A social media thread with thousands of likes discussing rising temperatures
• A Wikipedia article on global warming

Correct answer: A peer-reviewed study published in the journal Nature

A peer-reviewed journal article has been evaluated by scientific experts for accuracy and methodology, making it the most credible source.

Question 33: Which of the following best describes the difference between a text's central idea and a supporting detail?

• The central idea is always stated in the first sentence; details are always in the last paragraph
• The central idea and supporting details are interchangeable terms
• The central idea is the broad point the entire text develops; a detail is a specific piece of evidence that backs it up (Correct answer)
• The central idea appears only in the conclusion, while details appear throughout

Correct answer: The central idea is the broad point the entire text develops; a detail is a specific piece of evidence that backs it up

A central idea is the overarching argument or message that the whole text works to establish, while supporting details are specific facts, examples, or evidence that develop and strengthen that central idea.

Question 34: Which word is the best antonym for "abundant"?

• Scarce (Correct answer)
• Ample
• Generous
• Plentiful

Correct answer: Scarce

"Scarce" means in short supply, the opposite of "abundant."

Question 35: What is 4/5 − 1/10?

• 7/10 (Correct answer)
• 3/5
• 3/10
• 1/2

Correct answer: 7/10

Rewriting 4/5 as 8/10 gives 8/10 − 1/10 = 7/10.

Question 36: A student scored 82, 76, 91, and 85 on four tests. What score does the student need on a fifth test to achieve an average of 85?

• 95
• 88
• 91 (Correct answer)
• 85

Correct answer: 91

The desired total for 5 tests at an average of 85 is 5 × 85 = 425. Current total: 82 + 76 + 91 + 85 = 334. Needed: 425 − 334 = 91.

Question 37: 9. The <u>president</u> <u>is</u> <u>all together</u> <u>opposed</u> to the bill. <u>No error.</u> </strong></p>

• D
• C (Correct answer)
• E
• B
• A

Correct answer: C

The error is in option C, 'all together.' 'All together' means 'all in one place' or 'simultaneously.' The word intended here, meaning 'completely' or 'entirely,' is 'altogether.' The sentence should read, 'The president is altogether opposed to the bill.'

Question 38: What is the function of a concluding statement in an argumentative essay?

• To ask the reader a question
• To restate the argument and leave a lasting impression (Correct answer)
• To introduce new evidence
• To list sources only

Correct answer: To restate the argument and leave a lasting impression

A conclusion reinforces the argument and provides closure for the reader.

Question 39: Choose the correctly capitalized sentence.

• We visited the statue of liberty in july.
• We visited the Statue of Liberty in July. (Correct answer)
• we visited the Statue Of Liberty in July.
• We Visited the Statue of Liberty in July.

Correct answer: We visited the Statue of Liberty in July.

Proper nouns and the month are capitalized while common words are not.

Question 40: Read the paragraph. '____________________. First, it provides a habitat for a wide variety of birds and insects. Furthermore, the shade from its leaves helps keep the surrounding area cool in the summer. Finally, its deep root system prevents soil erosion during heavy rains.' Which sentence best introduces this paragraph?

• That large oak tree is very old.
• Trees are an important part of any landscape.
• The large oak tree in the park offers several environmental benefits. (Correct answer)
• Soil erosion is a major problem in many areas.

Correct answer: The large oak tree in the park offers several environmental benefits.

This sentence effectively summarizes the three points made in the paragraph: providing a habitat, offering shade, and preventing erosion. It acts as a clear topic sentence that introduces the main idea.

Question 41: 7. Which of the following is the correct graph for x≥3 or x≤ -2?

• Line C
• Line B
• Line A
• Line E
• Line D (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Line D

The inequality "x ≥ 3" is represented by a closed circle at 3 with an arrow extending to the right, indicating all numbers greater than or equal to 3. The inequality "x ≤ -2" is represented by a closed circle at -2 with an arrow extending to the left, indicating all numbers less than or equal to -2. Since the condition is "or," the correct graph (Line D) displays both of these separate rays on the number line.

Question 42: A bus arrives every 20 minutes starting at 8:00. When is the third bus?

• 8:40 (Correct answer)
• 9:00
• 8:20
• 8:30

Correct answer: 8:40

Buses come at 8:00, 8:20, and 8:40, so the third is 8:40.

Question 43: Two angles are supplementary. One angle measures 112°. What is the measure of the other angle?

• 78°
• 58°
• 48°
• 68° (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 68°

Supplementary angles sum to 180°. So the other angle = 180° − 112° = 68°.

Question 44: An author writes a memoir reflecting on the joy of childhood summers. The main purpose is to:

• Report news
• Sell a product
• Express personal feelings (Correct answer)
• Instruct readers

Correct answer: Express personal feelings

A reflective memoir shares the author's personal emotions and experiences.

Question 45: Which sentence correctly uses an em dash?

• She had one goal—to win. (Correct answer)
• She had one goal-to win.
• She had one—goal to win.
• She—had one goal to win.

Correct answer: She had one goal—to win.

An em dash sets off an emphatic phrase that explains the preceding clause.

Question 46: Convert 4,000 milligrams to grams.

• 400 g
• 40 g
• 0.4 g
• 4 g (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 4 g

One gram equals 1,000 milligrams, so 4,000 ÷ 1,000 = 4 g.

Question 47: 8. The judge showed early signs of <u>genius;</u> <u>for example,</u> she began law school <u>when</u> she <u>was</u> only 19 years old. <u>No error.</u> </strong></p>

• A
• B
• D
• E (Correct answer)
• C

Correct answer: E

The sentence is grammatically correct. The semicolon properly connects two independent clauses that are closely related, and 'for example' is correctly used as a transitional phrase to introduce an illustration. All other elements, including punctuation and word choice, are used appropriately.

Question 48: A passage has five paragraphs. Each paragraph discusses a different challenge faced by sea turtles, such as pollution, habitat loss, and fishing nets. What is most likely the main idea of the entire passage?

• Sea turtles are fascinating creatures that live in warm oceans
• Fishing nets are the most dangerous threat to sea turtles
• Sea turtles face many serious threats to their survival (Correct answer)
• Sea turtles lay their eggs on sandy beaches every year

Correct answer: Sea turtles face many serious threats to their survival

Since every paragraph focuses on a different challenge or threat, the unifying main idea is that sea turtles face many serious threats — this idea ties all the paragraphs together.

Question 49: What is the area of a trapezoid with parallel bases of 8 cm and 14 cm and a height of 6 cm?

• 66 cm² (Correct answer)
• 54 cm²
• 72 cm²
• 48 cm²

Correct answer: 66 cm²

A = ½ × (8 + 14) × 6 = ½ × 22 × 6 = 66 cm².

Question 50: A measurement of 6.49 cm is rounded to the nearest tenth. What is the result?

• 6.4 cm
• 7.0 cm
• 6.0 cm
• 6.5 cm (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 6.5 cm

The hundredths digit 9 rounds 6.49 up to 6.5.

Question 51: 10. Tsetse flies, <u>which carry</u> the dreaded disease <u>called</u> <u>sleeping sickness</u> <u>attacks</u> both human and cattle. <u>No error.</u> </strong></p>

• B
• A
• E
• C
• D (Correct answer)

Correct answer: D

The subject of the main clause is "Tsetse flies," which is a plural noun. The verb "attacks" is singular, creating a subject-verb agreement error. To correct this, the verb must also be plural, so the correct form is "attack" to match the plural subject.

Question 52: Rounding 7,649 to the nearest thousand gives which value?

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

Correct answer: 8,000

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

Question 53: Which expression represents 'seven less than twice a number p'?

• 2p − 7 (Correct answer)
• 7 − 2p
• 7p − 2
• 2(p − 7)

Correct answer: 2p − 7

'Twice a number p' is 2p, and 'seven less than' means subtract 7 from it, giving 2p − 7.

Question 54: 14. You <u>had better</u> <u>leave</u> for home <u>quick</u> if you want <u>to avoid</u> the storm. <u>No error</u>. </strong></p>

• D
• A
• B
• C (Correct answer)
• E

Correct answer: C

The word 'quick' is an adjective, but it is used here to modify the verb 'leave.' To describe *how* you should leave, an adverb is needed. The correct word should be 'quickly,' which is the adverbial form, making the phrase 'leave for home quickly.'

Question 55: A student reads a passage about exercise. Each paragraph explains a different health benefit of staying active. What is most likely the main idea of the passage?

• Regular physical activity improves overall health (Correct answer)
• Running is better than swimming for fitness
• Athletes train harder than average people
• Exercise equipment can be expensive

Correct answer: Regular physical activity improves overall health

Since every paragraph discusses a different benefit of staying active, the unifying main idea is that regular physical activity improves overall health — the point all the details support.

Question 56: 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
• $20 (Correct answer)
• $16
• $22

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 57: How many ounces are in 2 pounds?

• 24 ounces
• 48 ounces
• 32 ounces (Correct answer)
• 16 ounces

Correct answer: 32 ounces

One pound equals 16 ounces, so 2 × 16 = 32 ounces.

Question 58: What is 5/6 − 1/2?

• 1/3 (Correct answer)
• 4/4
• 4/6
• 2/6

Correct answer: 1/3

Rewriting 1/2 as 3/6 gives 5/6 − 3/6 = 2/6 = 1/3.

Question 59: 4. Sparta and Athens were enemies during the Peloponnesian War.

• During
• And
• Were
• War (Correct answer)

Correct answer: War

A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. In the sentence, 'Sparta and Athens were enemies during the Peloponnesian War,' 'War' is a noun referring to a state of armed conflict. As part of the proper noun 'Peloponnesian War,' it specifically names this historical conflict. The other options are a conjunction ('and'), a verb ('were'), or a preposition ('during').

Question 60: 3. A teacher donates to a local charity. Each year, she donates three times the amount donated the previous year. If the teacher donated $2 the first year, how much did she donate during the fifth year?

• $144
• $162 (Correct answer)
• $164
• $158

Correct answer: $162

This is a geometric sequence where each year's donation is three times the previous year's. Starting with $2 in the first year: Year 1 = $2, Year 2 = $2 * 3 = $6, Year 3 = $6 * 3 = $18, Year 4 = $18 * 3 = $54. For the fifth year, she donated $54 * 3 = $162.

Question 61: What is the circumference of a circle with radius 5? (Use π ≈ 3.14)

• 31.4 (Correct answer)
• 78.5
• 25
• 15.7

Correct answer: 31.4

C = 2πr = 2 × 3.14 × 5 = 31.4.

Question 62: 18. A lamp is marked with a sale price of $23.80, which is 15% off of the regular price. What is the regular price?

• $30
• $32
• $28 (Correct answer)
• $26
• $43

Correct answer: $28

If the lamp is on sale for 15% off, the sale price of $23.80 represents 85% (100% - 15%) of the original regular price. To find the regular price, divide the sale price by the percentage it represents in decimal form. So, $23.80 / 0.85 equals $28, which is the lamp's original regular price.

Question 63: When the main idea is implied, the reader's inference should be based on:

• Only the title
• Evidence from the text, not personal guesses (Correct answer)
• The page number
• Random opinions

Correct answer: Evidence from the text, not personal guesses

A valid inference about the main idea relies on textual evidence.

Question 64: A store sells three items priced at $12.47, $8.95, and $15.63. What is the average price, rounded to the nearest cent?

• $12.35 (Correct answer)
• $12.00
• $12.40
• $13.00

Correct answer: $12.35

Sum: $12.47 + $8.95 + $15.63 = $37.05. Mean: $37.05 ÷ 3 = $12.35.

Question 65: 4. What is the volume of a cube whose width is 5 inches?

• 64 cubic inches
• 100 cubic inches
• 25 cubic inches
• 125 cubic inches (Correct answer)
• 15 cubic inches

Correct answer: 125 cubic inches

4. E: The volume of a cube is represented by the equation, V=s3, where s represents one side length. Substituting 5 for s gives V=53, or V = 125. The volume of the cube is 125 cubic inches.

Question 66: A reader encounters the word 'ephemeral' in a passage about social media trends. The surrounding sentences state: 'Viral moments captivate millions overnight but are forgotten within days. Nothing online seems to last.' Which strategy best determines the word's meaning?

• Searching for a cognate in a familiar foreign language
• Skipping the word because the main idea is still understandable without it
• Assuming the word is negative because it appears in a criticism of social media
• Using context clues — the sentences describe things that disappear quickly, suggesting 'ephemeral' means short-lived (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Using context clues — the sentences describe things that disappear quickly, suggesting 'ephemeral' means short-lived

Context clues are the most efficient and reliable strategy here; the surrounding sentences explicitly describe things vanishing quickly, directly defining 'ephemeral' (meaning lasting for a very short time) without requiring an external source.

Question 67: Which sentence correctly uses the conditional perfect tense?

• If she had studied harder, she would have passed the exam. (Correct answer)
• If she studied harder, she would had passed the exam.
• If she has studied harder, she will have passed the exam.
• If she would have studied harder, she would pass the exam.

Correct answer: If she had studied harder, she would have passed the exam.

The conditional perfect requires 'had + past participle' in the if-clause and 'would have + past participle' in the result clause. 'If she had studied harder, she would have passed' follows this pattern correctly.

Question 68: 6. Shaylee goes shopping for two types of fruit: mangoes that cost $2.00 each and coconuts that cost $4.00 each. If she buys 10 pieces of fruit and spends $30.00, how many pieces of each type of fruit did she buy?

• 7 mangoes and 3 coconuts
• 5 mangoes and 5 coconuts (Correct answer)
• 4 mangoes and 6 coconuts
• 6 mangoes and 4 coconuts

Correct answer: 5 mangoes and 5 coconuts

Let 'm' be the number of mangoes and 'c' be the number of coconuts. We can set up two equations: m + c = 10 (total pieces of fruit) and 2m + 4c = 30 (total cost). From the first equation, we know m = 10 - c. Substitute this into the second equation: 2(10 - c) + 4c = 30. This simplifies to 20 - 2c + 4c = 30, or 20 + 2c = 30. Solving for 'c' gives 2c = 10, so c = 5 coconuts. Substituting c=5 back into m = 10 - c yields m = 5 mangoes.

Question 69: 7. You are working with a group to compile further research on what people can do to help the environment. Your teacher has asked your group to present a broad overview of the topic. Which of the following would be the best choice for dividing the topic among the individuals in your group?

• Products that can be recycled, products that consume less energy, and accomplishing everyday tasks using environmentally friendly practices.
• Products that can be recycled, hybrid cars, and water conservation.
• Products that can be recycled, products that cannot be recycled, and products that should not be recycled.
• Products that can be recycled, products that consume less energy, and products that use recycled packaging.

The correct answer is missing from the provided information, so an explanation cannot be given.

Question 70: Read this paragraph: 'Maria loved painting. Every day after school, she sat at her desk and mixed colors. She had painted flowers, animals, and rainbows. Her favorite painting was a purple sunset.' What is the BEST title for this paragraph?

• Maria the Painter (Correct answer)
• Maria's Favorite Rainbow
• How to Mix Colors
• Maria Goes to School

Correct answer: Maria the Painter

The whole paragraph is about Maria and her love of painting. 'Maria the Painter' best captures the main idea of all the sentences together.

Question 71: If f(x) = 2x + 1, what is f(5)?

• 6
• 10
• 7
• 11 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 11

Substitute 5 for x: 2(5) + 1 = 11.

Question 72: Two numbers are in the ratio 5:3 and add up to 64. What is the larger number?

• 40 (Correct answer)
• 24
• 36
• 45

Correct answer: 40

Each part is 64 ÷ 8 = 8, so the larger number is 5 × 8 = 40.

Question 73: If a title says 'Why Exercise Improves Health,' the main idea will likely focus on:

• The cost of gym memberships
• Different types of music
• How to cook vegetables
• The health benefits of exercising (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The health benefits of exercising

Titles often preview the main idea, here the health benefits of exercise.

Question 74: 9. The official exhibited a heedless attitude when dealing with the dignitaries. Heedless means...

• Thoughtless. (Correct answer)
• Pleasant.
• Bitter.
• Friendly.

Correct answer: Thoughtless.

The word 'heedless' describes someone who shows a reckless lack of care or attention, or is unmindful. An official exhibiting a 'heedless attitude' is acting without proper consideration or thought for the dignitaries. Thus, 'thoughtless' is the most accurate synonym, as it conveys the idea of acting without sufficient care or deliberation.

Question 75: 7. No animal <u>has yet been</u> discovered that can <u>"see"</u> <u>infrared light</u> with <u>its</u> eyes. <u>No error.</u> </strong></p>

• D
• C
• B
• E (Correct answer)
• A

Correct answer: E

The sentence is grammatically correct and contains no errors in spelling, punctuation, or word usage. The possessive pronoun "its" correctly refers to "No animal," and the quotation marks around "see" are appropriate for emphasizing a specific, perhaps non-literal, sense of the word. Therefore, "No error" is the correct choice.

Question 76: 7. Assuming Ed's Painting did not experience any major business changes, which of the following is likely to be closest to the number of houses he painted in 2005?

• 31 (Correct answer)
• 22
• 45
• 25

Correct answer: 31

This question requires interpreting a trend from a provided graph (not shown here). To find the likely number of houses painted in 2005, one would examine the data for previous years (e.g., 2002, 2003, 2004) to identify a pattern or trend in the number of houses painted. Based on the typical progression shown in such graphs, extrapolating the trend (e.g., a slight increase or stable number) from the preceding years would lead to an estimate of approximately 31 houses for 2005.

Question 77: Identify the abstract noun: "His patience amazed everyone."

• everyone
• amazed
• His
• patience (Correct answer)

Correct answer: patience

"Patience" names a quality that cannot be touched, so it is abstract.

Question 78: A line segment has endpoints at (2, 3) and (8, 11). What is the length of the segment?

• 10 units (Correct answer)
• 8 units
• 12 units
• 6 units

Correct answer: 10 units

Using the distance formula: √((8−2)² + (11−3)²) = √(36 + 64) = √100 = 10 units.

Question 79: 9. The hybrid tomatoes is immune to most common diseases.

• Punctuation
• Capitalization
• Spelling
• Grammar (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Grammar

The subject of the sentence, "The hybrid tomatoes," is plural. Therefore, the verb must also be plural to maintain subject-verb agreement. "Is" is a singular verb, while the correct plural verb form is "are." This constitutes a grammatical error.

Question 80: Solve for x: 3x - 7 = 2x + 4.

• x = 11 (Correct answer)
• x = 3
• x = 1
• x = -3

Correct answer: x = 11

Subtract 2x and add 7 to get x = 11.

Question 81: Which revision improves the clarity of this sentence? 'After finishing her dinner, the movie started playing on the television.'

• After finishing her dinner, she started the movie on the television. (Correct answer)
• The movie started playing on the television after dinner was finished.
• After the movie started, she finished her dinner on the television.
• She finished her dinner and then the movie started playing on the television.

Correct answer: After finishing her dinner, she started the movie on the television.

Option A correctly establishes that 'she' (not the movie) was the one who finished dinner, fixing the dangling modifier.

Question 82: A pie chart slice represents 25% of the total. What is the angle of that slice?

• 180 degrees
• 45 degrees
• 25 degrees
• 90 degrees (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 90 degrees

25% of 360 degrees equals 90 degrees.

Question 83: How does an author usually show a character's feelings?

• By naming the title
• Only by listing the character's age
• By giving the page number
• Through actions, words, and thoughts (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Through actions, words, and thoughts

Authors reveal feelings through what characters do, say, and think.

Question 84: Simplify: 6^5 / 6^3

• 6^2 (Correct answer)
• 6^8
• 36^2
• 1^2

Correct answer: 6^2

Subtract exponents: 5−3=2, giving 6^2 = 36.

Question 85: 37. 6.334 x 10⁴= </strong>

• 6334
• 63340 (Correct answer)
• 633400
• 0.06334
• 0.0006334

Correct answer: 63340

Multiplying a number by 10 raised to a positive power means moving the decimal point to the right by the number of places indicated by the exponent. In this case, 10^4 means moving the decimal point 4 places to the right. Starting with 6.334, moving the decimal 4 places to the right results in 63340.

Question 86: What is the value of 3² + 4² ?

• 49
• 30
• 25 (Correct answer)
• 7

Correct answer: 25

3² = 9 and 4² = 16. Sum: 9 + 16 = 25.

Question 87: 6. Veronica has to create the holiday schedule for the neonatal unit at her hospital. She knows that 35% of the staff members will not be available because they are taking vacation days during the holiday. Of the remaining staff members who will be available, only 20% are certified to work in the neonatal unit. What percentage of the TOTAL staff is certified and available to work in the neonatal unit during the holiday?

• 7%
• 80%
• 65%
• 13% (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 13%

If 35% of staff are on vacation, then 100% - 35% = 65% of the staff are available. Of these available staff members, 20% are certified for the neonatal unit. To find the percentage of the total staff that is both certified and available, multiply these two percentages: 0.65 * 0.20 = 0.13, which is 13%.

Question 88: Read: 'Maya devoured the entire book in one afternoon.' What does 'devoured' suggest about Maya?

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

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 89: A reader determines the central theme of a story by examining what?

• The lesson revealed through characters' choices and conflicts (Correct answer)
• The author's birthplace
• The number of pages in the chapter
• The title font and cover art

Correct answer: The lesson revealed through characters' choices and conflicts

Theme emerges from how characters respond to conflict and what the story ultimately teaches.

Question 90: A student identifies the following sentence: 'Monarch butterflies can travel up to 3,000 miles during migration.' This sentence is most likely a —

• main idea, because it comes from a science passage
• supporting detail, because it explains one specific fact about the topic (Correct answer)
• supporting detail, because it appears in the middle of the passage
• main idea, because it is a surprising fact

Correct answer: supporting detail, because it explains one specific fact about the topic

A supporting detail provides specific information that backs up the main idea. A single statistic about one butterfly behavior is too narrow to be the main idea of a whole passage — it is evidence that supports a broader point.

Question 91: Round 1,234,567 to the nearest hundred thousand.

• 1,300,000
• 1,000,000
• 1,230,000
• 1,200,000 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 1,200,000

The ten-thousands digit is 3, so round down to 1,200,000.