HSPT Practice Exam 1 Reading

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

In the late morning, Cynthia met Max at the state park where he had been waiting. They went on a hike. They followed a path that first led them through the deep, lush woods. The path then took them past a beautiful, serene lake. They were beginning to get thirsty, so they stopped to sit on a large rock to drink some water. Next, they continued hiking and came upon a clearing, Cynthia was astonished to see a picnic blanket all set up with plates and a picnic basket.
“Max!” she exclaimed.
Max had set up the picnic to surprise Cynthia.

According to the paragraph, which event happened first?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

In the late morning, Cynthia met Max at the state park where he had been waiting. They went on a hike. They followed a path that first led them through the deep, lush woods. The path then took them past a beautiful, serene lake. They were beginning to get thirsty, so they stopped to sit on a large rock to drink some water. Next, they continued hiking and came upon a clearing, Cynthia was astonished to see a picnic blanket all set up with plates and a picnic basket.
“Max!” she exclaimed.
Max had set up the picnic to surprise Cynthia.

Which word clues help you understand that this event happened first?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

In the late morning, Cynthia met Max at the state park where he had been waiting. They went on a hike. They followed a path that first led them through the deep, lush woods. The path then took them past a beautiful, serene lake. They were beginning to get thirsty, so they stopped to sit on a large rock to drink some water. Next, they continued hiking and came upon a clearing, Cynthia was astonished to see a picnic blanket all set up with plates and a picnic basket.
“Max!” she exclaimed.
Max had set up the picnic to surprise Cynthia.

Which of the following words from the passage is not a sequence word?

Please read the text below and answer the following question.

Desserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free radicals, the unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. This amazing sweet treat is also known to lower blood pressure, improve blood flow, and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve people’s brain function. There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can reap the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in moderation.

The topic of this paragraph is:

Please read the text below and answer the following question.

Desserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free radicals, the unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. This amazing sweet treat is also known to lower blood pressure, improve blood flow, and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve people’s brain function. There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can reap the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in moderation.

The topic sentence of this paragraph is:

Please read the text below and answer the following question.

Desserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free radicals, the unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. This amazing sweet treat is also known to lower blood pressure, improve blood flow, and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve people’s brain function. There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can reap the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in moderation.

If the author added a description of a popular recipe using dark chocolate as its main ingredient, what type of information would this be?

Please read the text below and answer the following question.

Desserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free radicals, the unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. This amazing sweet treat is also known to lower blood pressure, improve blood flow, and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve people’s brain function. There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can reap the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in moderation.

The word moderation as used in the last sentence of the passage, most nearly means

Please read the text below and answer the following question.

Desserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free radicals, the unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. This amazing sweet treat is also known to lower blood pressure, improve blood flow, and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve people’s brain function. There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can reap the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in moderation.

Read the following description of the paragraph:

The author fails to offer a holistic view of dark chocolate by only presenting its benefits and never exploring its downsides.

Why is this not  a valid description of the main idea?

Please read the text below and answer the following question.

Desserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free radicals, the unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. This amazing sweet treat is also known to lower blood pressure, improve blood flow, and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve people’s brain function. There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can reap the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in moderation.

Why isn’t a statistic about how much chocolate is consumed on a daily basis by the average American not suitable for this passage?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Until about 1850, few people living in temperate climates had ever had the opportunity to taste a banana. Only after the invention of the steamship could importers and exporters reliably transport this fruit to North America and Europe. Railways and refrigeration were two other vital components in the development of the banana trade. Today, bananas are a major export in several Central and South American countries as well as the Philippines. Around the world, people in climates that cannot support banana production now have access to plentiful inexpensive bananas.

Which sentence provides an effective summary of the text above?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Until about 1850, few people living in temperate climates had ever had the opportunity to taste a banana. Only after the invention of the steamship could importers and exporters reliably transport this fruit to North America and Europe. Railways and refrigeration were two other vital components in the development of the banana trade. Today, bananas are a major export in several Central and South American countries as well as the Philippines. Around the world, people in climates that cannot support banana production now have access to plentiful inexpensive bananas.

Read the following sentence:

Nobody would eat bananas today if modern shipping and refrigeration technology had never been invented.

Why doesn’t this sentence belong in a summary of the paragraph above?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Until about 1850, few people living in temperate climates had ever had the opportunity to taste a banana. Only after the invention of the steamship could importers and exporters reliably transport this fruit to North America and Europe. Railways and refrigeration were two other vital components in the development of the banana trade. Today, bananas are a major export in several Central and South American countries as well as the Philippines. Around the world, people in climates that cannot support banana production now have access to plentiful inexpensive bananas.

Reread the sentence from the passage:

Until about 1850, few people living in temperate climates had ever had the opportunity to taste a banana.

What type of sentence is this, and why?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Until about 1850, few people living in temperate climates had ever had the opportunity to taste a banana. Only after the invention of the steamship could importers and exporters reliably transport this fruit to North America and Europe. Railways and refrigeration were two other vital components in the development of the banana trade. Today, bananas are a major export in several Central and South American countries as well as the Philippines. Around the world, people in climates that cannot support banana production now have access to plentiful inexpensive bananas.

Where would a reader likely have found this passage?

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Until about 1850, few people living in temperate climates had ever had the opportunity to taste a banana. Only after the invention of the steamship could importers and exporters reliably transport this fruit to North America and Europe. Railways and refrigeration were two other vital components in the development of the banana trade. Today, bananas are a major export in several Central and South American countries as well as the Philippines. Around the world, people in climates that cannot support banana production now have access to plentiful inexpensive bananas.

What type of data would best help support the main idea of the passage?

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Studies conducted on numerous kindergarten programs across the country have revealed eye-opening evidence that today’s kindergarten curriculum looks more like the curriculum taught in first grade classrooms thirty years ago.

What is the main idea of this sentence?

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Studies conducted on numerous kindergarten programs across the country have revealed eye-opening evidence that today’s kindergarten curriculum looks more like the curriculum taught in first grade classrooms thirty years ago.

Imagine this sentence is a supporting detail  in a well-developed paragraph. Which of the following sentences would best function as a topic sentence?

Read the sentence below and answer the following question.

Studies conducted on numerous kindergarten programs across the country have revealed eye-opening evidence that today’s kindergarten curriculum looks more like the curriculum taught in first grade classrooms thirty years ago.

Imagine this sentence is the topic sentence  of a well-developed paragraph. Which of the following sentences would best function as a supporting detail?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

You know what I hate? Businesses that rely on contract workers and freelancers instead of regular employees.

Don’t hit me with arguments about grater freedom for workers. Freedom isn’t free if your bleeding out in the street.

Sound the alarm, people! Workers are suffering! No benefits means you’re out of luck if you get sick and can’t do your job. Plus, studies show freelancers don’t make as much money as regular employees.

–From Rod’s Job Blog at rodtalksaboutjobs.com

A reader should be skeptical of the line “Freedom isn’t free if your (sic) bleeding out in the street” because it:

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

You know what I hate? Businesses that rely on contract workers and freelancers instead of regular employees.

Don’t hit me with arguments about grater freedom for workers. Freedom isn’t free if your bleeding out in the street.

Sound the alarm, people! Workers are suffering! No benefits means you’re out of luck if you get sick and can’t do your job. Plus, studies show freelancers don’t make as much money as regular employees.

–From Rod’s Job Blog at rodtalksaboutjobs.com

A student is writing a paper on employment trends and wants to quote an expert’s opinion. What type of site would provide the most credible alternative to Rod’s Job Blog?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

You know what I hate? Businesses that rely on contract workers and freelancers instead of regular employees.

Don’t hit me with arguments about grater freedom for workers. Freedom isn’t free if your bleeding out in the street.

Sound the alarm, people! Workers are suffering! No benefits means you’re out of luck if you get sick and can’t do your job. Plus, studies show freelancers don’t make as much money as regular employees.

–From Rod’s Job Blog at rodtalksaboutjobs.com

What does the author mean by “Sound the alarm, people!”

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

You know what I hate? Businesses that rely on contract workers and freelancers instead of regular employees.

Don’t hit me with arguments about grater freedom for workers. Freedom isn’t free if your bleeding out in the street.

Sound the alarm, people! Workers are suffering! No benefits means you’re out of luck if you get sick and can’t do your job. Plus, studies show freelancers don’t make as much money as regular employees.

–From Rod’s Job Blog at rodtalksaboutjobs.com

What could the author of this blog do to make his argument stronger?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

You know what I hate? Businesses that rely on contract workers and freelancers instead of regular employees.

Don’t hit me with arguments about grater freedom for workers. Freedom isn’t free if your bleeding out in the street.

Sound the alarm, people! Workers are suffering! No benefits means you’re out of luck if you get sick and can’t do your job. Plus, studies show freelancers don’t make as much money as regular employees.

–From Rod’s Job Blog at rodtalksaboutjobs.com

What is the author’s intended purpose of the blog post?

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A global temperature change of a few degrees is more significant than it may seem at first glance. This is not merely a change in weather in any one location. Rather, it is an average change in temperatures around the entire surface of the planet. It takes a vast amount of heat energy to warm every part of our world—including oceans, air, and land—by even a tiny measurable amount. Moreover, relatively small changes in the earth’s surface temperatures have historically caused enormous changes in climate. In the last ice age 20,000 years ago, when much of the northern hemisphere was buried under huge sheets of ice, mean global temperatures were only about five degrees Celsius lower than they are now. Scientists predict a temperature rise of two to six degrees Celsius by 2100. What if this causes similarly drastic changes to the world we call home?

Which sentence is the topic sentence?

Please read the text below and answer the following question.

A global temperature change of a few degrees is more significant than it may seem at first glance. This is not merely a change in weather in any one location. Rather, it is an average change in temperatures around the entire surface of the planet. It takes a vast amount of heat energy to warm every part of our world—including oceans, air, and land—by even a tiny measurable amount. Moreover, relatively small changes in the earth’s surface temperatures have historically caused enormous changes in climate. In the last ice age 20,000 years ago, when much of the northern hemisphere was buried under huge sheets of ice, mean global temperatures were only about five degrees Celsius lower than they are now. Scientists predict a temperature rise of two to six degrees Celsius by 2100. What if this causes similarly drastic changes to the world we call home?

In the paragraph above, global temperature change is:

Please read the text below and answer the following question.

A global temperature change of a few degrees is more significant than it may seem at first glance. This is not merely a change in weather in any one location. Rather, it is an average change in temperatures around the entire surface of the planet. It takes a vast amount of heat energy to warm every part of our world—including oceans, air, and land—by even a tiny measurable amount. Moreover, relatively small changes in the earth’s surface temperatures have historically caused enormous changes in climate. In the last ice age 20,000 years ago, when much of the northern hemisphere was buried under huge sheets of ice, mean global temperatures were only about five degrees Celsius lower than they are now. Scientists predict a temperature rise of two to six degrees Celsius by 2100. What if this causes similarly drastic changes to the world we call home?

Which sentence summarizes the main idea of the paragraph?

Please read the text below and answer the following question.

A global temperature change of a few degrees is more significant than it may seem at first glance. This is not merely a change in weather in any one location. Rather, it is an average change in temperatures around the entire surface of the planet. It takes a vast amount of heat energy to warm every part of our world—including oceans, air, and land—by even a tiny measurable amount. Moreover, relatively small changes in the earth’s surface temperatures have historically caused enormous changes in climate. In the last ice age 20,000 years ago, when much of the northern hemisphere was buried under huge sheets of ice, mean global temperatures were only about five degrees Celsius lower than they are now. Scientists predict a temperature rise of two to six degrees Celsius by 2100. What if this causes similarly drastic changes to the world we call home?

Which sentence would best function as a supporting detail in this paragraph?

Please read the text below and answer the following question.

A global temperature change of a few degrees is more significant than it may seem at first glance. This is not merely a change in weather in any one location. Rather, it is an average change in temperatures around the entire surface of the planet. It takes a vast amount of heat energy to warm every part of our world—including oceans, air, and land—by even a tiny measurable amount. Moreover, relatively small changes in the earth’s surface temperatures have historically caused enormous changes in climate. In the last ice age 20,000 years ago, when much of the northern hemisphere was buried under huge sheets of ice, mean global temperatures were only about five degrees Celsius lower than they are now. Scientists predict a temperature rise of two to six degrees Celsius by 2100. What if this causes similarly drastic changes to the world we call home?

The author wants to include a line graph demonstrating the mean global temperature changes between the last ice age to the present. Why should the author not do this?

Please read the text below and answer the following question.

A global temperature change of a few degrees is more significant than it may seem at first glance. This is not merely a change in weather in any one location. Rather, it is an average change in temperatures around the entire surface of the planet. It takes a vast amount of heat energy to warm every part of our world—including oceans, air, and land—by even a tiny measurable amount. Moreover, relatively small changes in the earth’s surface temperatures have historically caused enormous changes in climate. In the last ice age 20,000 years ago, when much of the northern hemisphere was buried under huge sheets of ice, mean global temperatures were only about five degrees Celsius lower than they are now. Scientists predict a temperature rise of two to six degrees Celsius by 2100. What if this causes similarly drastic changes to the world we call home?

What graphic(s) would best assist the passage to support the author’s argument?

Please read the text below and answer the following question.

A global temperature change of a few degrees is more significant than it may seem at first glance. This is not merely a change in weather in any one location. Rather, it is an average change in temperatures around the entire surface of the planet. It takes a vast amount of heat energy to warm every part of our world—including oceans, air, and land—by even a tiny measurable amount. Moreover, relatively small changes in the earth’s surface temperatures have historically caused enormous changes in climate. In the last ice age 20,000 years ago, when much of the northern hemisphere was buried under huge sheets of ice, mean global temperatures were only about five degrees Celsius lower than they are now. Scientists predict a temperature rise of two to six degrees Celsius by 2100. What if this causes similarly drastic changes to the world we call home?

Select a more formal rewrite for the following sentence:

“It takes a vast amount of heat energy to warm every part of our world—including oceans, air, and land—by even a tiny measurable amount.”

Please read the text below and answer the following question.

A global temperature change of a few degrees is more significant than it may seem at first glance. This is not merely a change in weather in any one location. Rather, it is an average change in temperatures around the entire surface of the planet. It takes a vast amount of heat energy to warm every part of our world—including oceans, air, and land—by even a tiny measurable amount. Moreover, relatively small changes in the earth’s surface temperatures have historically caused enormous changes in climate. In the last ice age 20,000 years ago, when much of the northern hemisphere was buried under huge sheets of ice, mean global temperatures were only about five degrees Celsius lower than they are now. Scientists predict a temperature rise of two to six degrees Celsius by 2100. What if this causes similarly drastic changes to the world we call home?

Why does the author end the passage with a question?

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When my 13-year-old daughter entered the house, the door slammed open with a celebratory “bang!” I was instantly dismayed to see that my first-born stomped right by me as I held my arms open for a warm hug.

“How was your day, honey?” I asked as she gave me her quintessential eye roll.
I sat across from her ready to hear how marvelous her day was. However, I only got an earful of all the drama that had ensued at school: “So-and-so said this,” “gym was a drag,” “Mr. Fletcher doesn’t like me because I am not a math genius.”

My head ached from nodding so much, so I got up quickly to bring her something.
“Mom! How could you get up when I’m in the middle of telling you about my life?” she barked.
Despite her protest, her eyes could not help but light up when I brought her a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie on a plate.

I guess life isn’t all that bad, is it?

Which adjectives best describe the tone of the passage?

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When my 13-year-old daughter entered the house, the door slammed open with a celebratory “bang!” I was instantly dismayed to see that my first-born stomped right by me as I held my arms open for a warm hug.

“How was your day, honey?” I asked as she gave me her quintessential eye roll.
I sat across from her ready to hear how marvelous her day was. However, I only got an earful of all the drama that had ensued at school: “So-and-so said this,” “gym was a drag,” “Mr. Fletcher doesn’t like me because I am not a math genius.”

My head ached from nodding so much, so I got up quickly to bring her something.
“Mom! How could you get up when I’m in the middle of telling you about my life?” she barked.
Despite her protest, her eyes could not help but light up when I brought her a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie on a plate.

I guess life isn’t all that bad, is it?

Which sentence from the passage is clearly ironic?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

When my 13-year-old daughter entered the house, the door slammed open with a celebratory “bang!” I was instantly dismayed to see that my first-born stomped right by me as I held my arms open for a warm hug.

“How was your day, honey?” I asked as she gave me her quintessential eye roll.
I sat across from her ready to hear how marvelous her day was. However, I only got an earful of all the drama that had ensued at school: “So-and-so said this,” “gym was a drag,” “Mr. Fletcher doesn’t like me because I am not a math genius.”

My head ached from nodding so much, so I got up quickly to bring her something.
“Mom! How could you get up when I’m in the middle of telling you about my life?” she barked.
Despite her protest, her eyes could not help but light up when I brought her a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie on a plate.

I guess life isn’t all that bad, is it?

The author of the passage first establishes the ironic tone by:

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

When my 13-year-old daughter entered the house, the door slammed open with a celebratory “bang!” I was instantly dismayed to see that my first-born stomped right by me as I held my arms open for a warm hug.

“How was your day, honey?” I asked as she gave me her quintessential eye roll.
I sat across from her ready to hear how marvelous her day was. However, I only got an earful of all the drama that had ensued at school: “So-and-so said this,” “gym was a drag,” “Mr. Fletcher doesn’t like me because I am not a math genius.”

My head ached from nodding so much, so I got up quickly to bring her something.
“Mom! How could you get up when I’m in the middle of telling you about my life?” she barked.
Despite her protest, her eyes could not help but light up when I brought her a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie on a plate.

I guess life isn’t all that bad, is it?

Reread the following sentence:

I guess life isn’t all that bad, is it?

Which adjective could describe an effective reader’s mood when reading this line in the context of the passage?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

When my 13-year-old daughter entered the house, the door slammed open with a celebratory “bang!” I was instantly dismayed to see that my first-born stomped right by me as I held my arms open for a warm hug.

“How was your day, honey?” I asked as she gave me her quintessential eye roll.
I sat across from her ready to hear how marvelous her day was. However, I only got an earful of all the drama that had ensued at school: “So-and-so said this,” “gym was a drag,” “Mr. Fletcher doesn’t like me because I am not a math genius.”

My head ached from nodding so much, so I got up quickly to bring her something.
“Mom! How could you get up when I’m in the middle of telling you about my life?” she barked.
Despite her protest, her eyes could not help but light up when I brought her a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie on a plate.

I guess life isn’t all that bad, is it?

The author details how her daughter states, “Mr. Fletcher doesn’t like me because I am not a math genius.” Why does the author not take this statement seriously?

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Wizard WiFi is a digital application that allows you to manage your home WiFi network and connected devices. Wizard WiFi is easy to install and set up! Once installed Wizard WiFi enables you to find your WiFi password, know who is online, troubleshoot issues and manage family members’ online experiences. You will be a tech-savvy genius in no time!

Concerned about creating healthy tech-usage habits? Wizard WiFi allows you to create individualized WiFi usage limits and alert family members when they are nearing their daily quota, set a “Bedtime Mode” to create an optimal “tech-free” nighttime environment, and ensure age-appropriate, safe Web surging with features like Pause and Parental Controls. It is the best technology management system on the market!

If you are a Wizard Internet subscriber with a SuperWiz Gateway, you can access the Wizard WiFi experience at no additional cost through a mobile app, website or an app on the SuperWiz TV Box.

New Wizard Internet subscribers can access Wizard WiFi once their SuperWiz Gateway is activated. Existing subscribers with eligible SuperWiz Gateways can log into the Wizard WiFi portal immediately.

Top-level high-tech executives, like Pear Technology CEO Rusty Bartlett, rely on Wizard WiFi to manage the safety and security of their home WiFi network systems. Shouldn’t you do the same?

The purpose of this passage is to:

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Wizard WiFi is a digital application that allows you to manage your home WiFi network and connected devices. Wizard WiFi is easy to install and set up! Once installed Wizard WiFi enables you to find your WiFi password, know who is online, troubleshoot issues and manage family members’ online experiences. You will be a tech-savvy genius in no time!

Concerned about creating healthy tech-usage habits? Wizard WiFi allows you to create individualized WiFi usage limits and alert family members when they are nearing their daily quota, set a “Bedtime Mode” to create an optimal “tech-free” nighttime environment, and ensure age-appropriate, safe Web surging with features like Pause and Parental Controls. It is the best technology management system on the market!

If you are a Wizard Internet subscriber with a SuperWiz Gateway, you can access the Wizard WiFi experience at no additional cost through a mobile app, website or an app on the SuperWiz TV Box.

New Wizard Internet subscribers can access Wizard WiFi once their SuperWiz Gateway is activated. Existing subscribers with eligible SuperWiz Gateways can log into the Wizard WiFi portal immediately.

Top-level high-tech executives, like Pear Technology CEO Rusty Bartlett, rely on Wizard WiFi to manage the safety and security of their home WiFi network systems. Shouldn’t you do the same?

With which statement would the author of this passage most likely agree?

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Wizard WiFi is a digital application that allows you to manage your home WiFi network and connected devices. Wizard WiFi is easy to install and set up! Once installed Wizard WiFi enables you to find your WiFi password, know who is online, troubleshoot issues and manage family members’ online experiences. You will be a tech-savvy genius in no time!

Concerned about creating healthy tech-usage habits? Wizard WiFi allows you to create individualized WiFi usage limits and alert family members when they are nearing their daily quota, set a “Bedtime Mode” to create an optimal “tech-free” nighttime environment, and ensure age-appropriate, safe Web surging with features like Pause and Parental Controls. It is the best technology management system on the market!

If you are a Wizard Internet subscriber with a SuperWiz Gateway, you can access the Wizard WiFi experience at no additional cost through a mobile app, website or an app on the SuperWiz TV Box.

New Wizard Internet subscribers can access Wizard WiFi once their SuperWiz Gateway is activated. Existing subscribers with eligible SuperWiz Gateways can log into the Wizard WiFi portal immediately.

Top-level high-tech executives, like Pear Technology CEO Rusty Bartlett, rely on Wizard WiFi to manage the safety and security of their home WiFi network systems. Shouldn’t you do the same?

Which detail from the passage, if true, is factual?

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Wizard WiFi is a digital application that allows you to manage your home WiFi network and connected devices. Wizard WiFi is easy to install and set up! Once installed Wizard WiFi enables you to find your WiFi password, know who is online, troubleshoot issues and manage family members’ online experiences. You will be a tech-savvy genius in no time!

Concerned about creating healthy tech-usage habits? Wizard WiFi allows you to create individualized WiFi usage limits and alert family members when they are nearing their daily quota, set a “Bedtime Mode” to create an optimal “tech-free” nighttime environment, and ensure age-appropriate, safe Web surging with features like Pause and Parental Controls. It is the best technology management system on the market!

If you are a Wizard Internet subscriber with a SuperWiz Gateway, you can access the Wizard WiFi experience at no additional cost through a mobile app, website or an app on the SuperWiz TV Box.

New Wizard Internet subscribers can access Wizard WiFi once their SuperWiz Gateway is activated. Existing subscribers with eligible SuperWiz Gateways can log into the Wizard WiFi portal immediately.

Top-level high-tech executives, like Pear Technology CEO Rusty Bartlett, rely on Wizard WiFi to manage the safety and security of their home WiFi network systems. Shouldn’t you do the same?

The author of the passage includes details about Wizard WiFi’s ease of use in order to appeal to the reader’s:

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Wizard WiFi is a digital application that allows you to manage your home WiFi network and connected devices. Wizard WiFi is easy to install and set up! Once installed Wizard WiFi enables you to find your WiFi password, know who is online, troubleshoot issues and manage family members’ online experiences. You will be a tech-savvy genius in no time!

Concerned about creating healthy tech-usage habits? Wizard WiFi allows you to create individualized WiFi usage limits and alert family members when they are nearing their daily quota, set a “Bedtime Mode” to create an optimal “tech-free” nighttime environment, and ensure age-appropriate, safe Web surging with features like Pause and Parental Controls. It is the best technology management system on the market!

If you are a Wizard Internet subscriber with a SuperWiz Gateway, you can access the Wizard WiFi experience at no additional cost through a mobile app, website or an app on the SuperWiz TV Box.

New Wizard Internet subscribers can access Wizard WiFi once their SuperWiz Gateway is activated. Existing subscribers with eligible SuperWiz Gateways can log into the Wizard WiFi portal immediately.

Top-level high-tech executives, like Pear Technology CEO Rusty Bartlett, rely on Wizard WiFi to manage the safety and security of their home WiFi network systems. Shouldn’t you do the same?

The author most likely includes the detail about famous high-tech executive CEO in order to make readers:

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It is perhaps unsurprising that school dress codes are becoming more common in American public schools. In our high-status-driven society, students feel the pressure to keep up with the most current fashion trends. The additional anxiety of wanting to “fit in” with peers can distract students from performing their best academically. In addition, some fashion trends are downright inappropriate and can be distracting to other students! Enforcing a dress code can allow schools to offer guidelines for clothing options that are suitable for school. Some school administrators are in favor of requiring students to wear a specific school uniform. Others suggest this may not be the most advantageous option as cost could still be a factor for some students, resulting in the same level of anxiety. Instead, they argue, offering simple guidelines that afford students the ability to meet their school’s dress code requirements with maximum flexibility.

The topic of this paragraph is:

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It is perhaps unsurprising that school dress codes are becoming more common in American public schools. In our high-status-driven society, students feel the pressure to keep up with the most current fashion trends. The additional anxiety of wanting to “fit in” with peers can distract students from performing their best academically. In addition, some fashion trends are downright inappropriate and can be distracting to other students! Enforcing a dress code can allow schools to offer guidelines for clothing options that are suitable for school. Some school administrators are in favor of requiring students to wear a specific school uniform. Others suggest this may not be the most advantageous option as cost could still be a factor for some students, resulting in the same level of anxiety. Instead, they argue, offering simple guidelines that afford students the ability to meet their school’s dress code requirements with maximum flexibility.

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Irascible most nearly means

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Spending the day getting pampered at a spa will rejuvenate anyone.

A neophyte is someone who –

Something that is dysfunctional is –

Circumvent means to –

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There was much discord between the two political parties.

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Susan is known as a business magnate and is at the top of her industry.

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When an egg gets fertilized, a number of traits are predetermined by the natural genetic processes, including gender.

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What is the best definition of the word loquacious?

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FLACCID

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RETRACT

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TORRID

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PRESUMPTUOUS

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HAPLESS

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COMPEL

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DUTIFUL

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SORDID

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INNATE