Sabrina used 21 tiles to make a design. She used twice as many blue tiles as red tiles. She used twice as many red tiles as green tiles. How many tiles of each color did Sabrina use?

Unscramble the word
TORPER

Read the following short excerpt of student writing. Use your vocabulary and grammar knowledge to determine which suggestions you would make to improve his or her grammar and word choice.I really thought she loved me but I discovered her grave betrayal one afternoon. It was easy to figure out because she accidentally sent a text to me that was meant for him. I was confused by the text because it said, "Don't tell Mike." I felt insulted that she thought she could get away with this infidelity. At first I felt very angry bitter and hateful but then, I felt so hopeless and depressed. I longed for her to call me. I thought if I could just hear her pleasing voice, maybe then I would not be filled with such bitterness. Instead of calling her I talked to another friend who is good at listening and feeling my pain. Talking with her makes me feel euphoric. I think I may be on the road to recovery.

Which comma rule does this student need to apply to this passage?

I really thought she loved me but I discovered her grave betrayal one afternoon. It was easy to figure out because she accidentally sent a text to me that was meant for him. I was confused by the text because it said, "Don't tell Mike." I felt insulted that she thought she could get away with this infidelity. At first I felt very angry but then I felt so hopeless and depressed.

Use a comma to separate three or more items in a series.
Use a comma before a conjunction to separate two complete thoughts.
Use a comma to set off a phrase or clause at the beginning of a sentence.
Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives.

'Which of the following has the correct punctuation? “What is the time asked” Michelle.
“what is the time? Asked Michelle.”
“What is the time?” asked Michelle.
“What is the time? Asked Michelle.

Review the excerpt from Lord of the Flies.Ralph moved impatiently. The trouble was, if you were a chief you had to think, you had to be wise. And then the occasion slipped by so that you had to grab at a decision. This made you think; because thought was a valuable thing, that got results.

Only, decided Ralph as he faced the chief's seat, I can't think. Not like Piggy.

Once more that evening Ralph had to adjust his values. Piggy could think.

What does this excerpt reveal?


A Ralph is incapable of being a good leader because he has doubts about his own abilities.


B Piggy is most capable of leading the group, and even Ralph understands this fact.


C Leaders are formed through hard work and Ralph struggles to grow into his leadership role.


D Ralph is jealous of Piggy by revealing Ralph's inner thoughts.

In MLA format, double space all citations, but do not skip spaces betweenentries.
True
False

Subject or predicate
the lonesome pine tree