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You didn't get any answers correct. Let's try one more question before matching you with a tutor. Read the passage below and answer the question: //In the 16th century, an age of great marine and terrestrial exploration, Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to sail around the world. As a young Portuguese noble, he served the king of Portugal, but he became involved in the quagmire of political intrigue at court and lost the king’s favor. After he was dismissed from service by the king of Portugal, he offered to serve the future Emperor Charles V of Spain.// Which word is a synonym for "marine?" [[military|readingnoimprove]] [[sea|readingimprove]] [[land|readingnoimprove]] [[air|readingnoimprove]]

You only got one answer correct. Let's try one more question before matching you with a tutor. Read the passage below and answer the question: //In the 16th century, an age of great marine and terrestrial exploration, Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to sail around the world. As a young Portuguese noble, he served the king of Portugal, but he became involved in the quagmire of political intrigue at court and lost the king’s favor. After he was dismissed from service by the king of Portugal, he offered to serve the future Emperor Charles V of Spain.// Which word is a synonym for "marine?" [[military|readingnoimprove]] [[sea|readingimprove]] [[land|readingnoimprove]] [[air|readingnoimprove]]

You got two questions correct! After a year of working with your tutor, your reading skills have improved. As you continue to work with your tutor, what else would you like to do? [[English conversation group]] [[Citizenship test]] [[Take a break|Ending]]

You got every question correct! After a year of working with your tutor, your reading skills have improved. As you continue to work with your tutor, what else would you like to do? [[English conversation group]] [[Citizenship test]] [[Take a break|Ending]]

Joan uses the function C(x) = 0.11x + 12 to calculate her monthly cost for electricity. • C(x) is the total cost (in dollars). • x is the amount of electricity used (in kilowatt-hours). Which one of these statements are true? [[Joan's fixed monthly cost for electricity use is $0.11.|48mathday00]] [[The cost of electricity use increases $0.11 each month.|48mathday00]] [[If Joan uses no electricity, her total cost for the month is $12.|48mathday01]] [[Joan pays $12 for every kilowatt-hour of electricity that she uses.|48mathday00]]

Joan uses the function C(x) = 0.11x + 12 to calculate her monthly cost for electricity. • C(x) is the total cost (in dollars). • x is the amount of electricity used (in kilowatt-hours). Which one of these statements are true? [[Joan's fixed monthly cost for electricity use is $0.11.|48mathday10]] [[The cost of electricity use increases $0.11 each month.|48mathday10]] [[If Joan uses no electricity, her total cost for the month is $12.|48mathday11]] [[Joan pays $12 for every kilowatt-hour of electricity that she uses.|48mathday10]]

Joan uses the function C(x) = 0.11x + 12 to calculate her monthly cost for electricity. • C(x) is the total cost (in dollars). • x is the amount of electricity used (in kilowatt-hours). Which one of these statements are true? [[Joan's fixed monthly cost for electricity use is $0.11.|48mathend00]] [[The cost of electricity use increases $0.11 each month.|48mathend00]] [[If Joan uses no electricity, her total cost for the month is $12.|48mathend01]] [[Joan pays $12 for every kilowatt-hour of electricity that she uses.|48mathend00]]

Joan uses the function C(x) = 0.11x + 12 to calculate her monthly cost for electricity. • C(x) is the total cost (in dollars). • x is the amount of electricity used (in kilowatt-hours). Which one of these statements are true? [[Joan's fixed monthly cost for electricity use is $0.11.|48mathend10]] [[The cost of electricity use increases $0.11 each month.|48mathend10]] [[If Joan uses no electricity, her total cost for the month is $12.|48mathend11]] [[Joan pays $12 for every kilowatt-hour of electricity that she uses.|48mathend10]]

You didn't get any answers correct. Let's try one more question before matching you with a tutor. Read the passage below and answer the question: //In the 16th century, an age of great marine and terrestrial exploration, Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to sail around the world. As a young Portuguese noble, he served the king of Portugal, but he became involved in the quagmire of political intrigue at court and lost the king’s favor. After he was dismissed from service by the king of Portugal, he offered to serve the future Emperor Charles V of Spain.// Which word is a synonym for "marine?" [[military|48readingnoimprove]] [[sea|48readingimprove]] [[land|48readingnoimprove]] [[air|48readingnoimprove]]

You only got one answer correct. Let's try one more question before matching you with a tutor. Read the passage below and answer the question: //In the 16th century, an age of great marine and terrestrial exploration, Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to sail around the world. As a young Portuguese noble, he served the king of Portugal, but he became involved in the quagmire of political intrigue at court and lost the king’s favor. After he was dismissed from service by the king of Portugal, he offered to serve the future Emperor Charles V of Spain.// Which word is a synonym for "marine?" [[military|48readingnoimprove]] [[sea|48readingimprove]] [[land|48readingnoimprove]] [[air|48readingnoimprove]]

You got two questions correct! After a year of working with your tutor, your reading skills have improved. As you continue to work with your tutor, what else would you like to do? [[Math|48math]] [[Take a break|Ending]]

You got every question correct! After a year of working with your tutor, your reading skills have improved. As you continue to work with your tutor, what else would you like to do? [[Math|48math]] [[Take a break|Ending]]

Before we match you with a tutor, we need to assess your math skills. A florist can buy a new flower stand for $400. She can buy the same stand used for $156 less. Which of these is the price of the used flower stand? [[$234|48math0]] [[$244|48math1]] [[$356|48math0]] [[$556|48math0]]

Jenell works at a hair salon. In the first week, she has 38 clients. In the second week, she has 12 clients on Monday, 11 clients on Tuesday, and 9 clients on Wednesday. There are no clients on Thursday and Friday. How many fewer clients does Jenell have in the second week than in the first week? [[6|48math01]] [[8|48math00]] [[16|48math00]] [[18|48math00]]

At a party, 3 people share 15 cookies equally. How many cookies does each person get? [[3|48math0points]] [[ 5|48math1points]] [[12|48math0points]] [[45|48math0points]]

At a party, 3 people share 15 cookies equally. How many cookies does each person get? [[3|48math1points]] [[ 5|48math2points]] [[12|48math1points]] [[45|48math1points]]

You didn't get any questions correct. Let's try one more. At an aquarium, researchers are preparing a mixture of salt water. The desired ratio is 90 grams of salt per liter of water. • 1 ounce = 28.35 grams • 1 gallon = 3.8 liters What is the ratio in ounces per gallon? [[0.8 ounce per gallon|48mathnoimprove]] [[3.2 ounces per gallon|48mathnoimprove]] [[12.1 ounces per gallon|48mathimprove]] [[23.7 ounces per gallon|48mathnoimprove]]

Your assessment determined you have a first grade math level. We match tutors and students based on availability. When would you like to meet with your tutor? [[Weekdays|48weekdays]] [[Weekends|48weekends]]

Jenell works at a hair salon. In the first week, she has 38 clients. In the second week, she has 12 clients on Monday, 11 clients on Tuesday, and 9 clients on Wednesday. There are no clients on Thursday and Friday. How many fewer clients does Jenell have in the second week than in the first week? [[6|48math11]] [[8|48math10]] [[16|48math10]] [[18|48math10]]

At a party, 3 people share 15 cookies equally. How many cookies does each person get? [[3|48math2points]] [[ 5|48math3points]] [[12|48math2points]] [[45|48math2points]]

You got one question correct. Let's try one more. At an aquarium, researchers are preparing a mixture of salt water. The desired ratio is 90 grams of salt per liter of water. • 1 ounce = 28.35 grams • 1 gallon = 3.8 liters What is the ratio in ounces per gallon? [[0.8 ounce per gallon|48mathnoimprove]] [[3.2 ounces per gallon|48mathnoimprove]] [[12.1 ounces per gallon|48mathimprove]] [[23.7 ounces per gallon|48mathnoimprove]]

Your assessment determined you have a second grade math level. We match tutors and students based on availability. When would you like to meet with your tutor? [[Weekdays|48weekdays]] [[Weekends|48weekends]]

You got two questions correct! As you continue to work with your tutor, what else would you like to do? [[Reading|48reading]] [[Take a break|Ending]]

Your assessment determined you have a third grade math level. We match tutors and students based on availability. When would you like to meet with your tutor? [[Weekdays|48weekdays]] [[Weekends|48weekends]]

You got all three questions correct! As you continue to work with your tutor, what else would you like to do? [[Reading|48reading]] [[Take a break|Ending]]

Your assessment determined you have a fourth grade math level. We match tutors and students based on availability. When would you like to meet with your tutor? [[Weekdays|48weekdays]] [[Weekends|48weekends]]

The two legs of a right triangle are 6 feet and 8 feet long. What is the perimeter of the triangle? [[10 feet|48math0p]] [[20 feet|48math0p]] [[24 feet|48math1p]] [[28 feet|48math0p]]

The two legs of a right triangle are 6 feet and 8 feet long. What is the perimeter of the triangle? [[10 feet|48math1p]] [[20 feet|48math1p]] [[24 feet|48math2p]] [[28 feet|48math1p]]

The two legs of a right triangle are 6 feet and 8 feet long. What is the perimeter of the triangle? [[10 feet|48math2p]] [[20 feet|48math2p]] [[24 feet|48math3p]] [[28 feet|48math2p]]

The two legs of a right triangle are 6 feet and 8 feet long. What is the perimeter of the triangle? [[10 feet|48math0p]] [[20 feet|48math0p]] [[24 feet|48math1p]] [[28 feet|48math0p]]

The two legs of a right triangle are 6 feet and 8 feet long. What is the perimeter of the triangle? [[10 feet|48math1p]] [[20 feet|48math1p]] [[24 feet|48math2p]] [[28 feet|48math1p]]

The two legs of a right triangle are 6 feet and 8 feet long. What is the perimeter of the triangle? [[10 feet|48math2p]] [[20 feet|48math2p]] [[24 feet|48math3p]] [[28 feet|48math2p]]

You got that one right! As you continue to work with your tutor, what else would you like to do? [[Reading|48reading]] [[Take a break|Ending]]

You'll keep working with your tutor. What else would you like to do? [[Reading|48reading]] [[Take a break|Ending]]

Before we match you with a tutor, we need to assess your reading level. Which word has a short "e" vowel sound? [[embedded|48reading1]] [[xertz|48reading0]] [[eurythmic|48reading0]] [[meacock|48reading0]]

According to the article, which of these explains what will happen if people do not save water? Read the paragraph and choose the best answer. //Over the past fifty years, the populace of the Joined together States has multiplied. Amid the same sum of time, water utilize has tripled. Nowadays, at slightest 36 states are brief on water. Individuals must work to spare water. On the off chance that they don’t, they will before long not have enough. The taken a toll of water will rise. It’ll not be simple to purchase. Nations will elbow each other for rights to the water that remains.// [[The population will decrease|48reading00]] [[Other countries will sell water|48reading00]] [[The price of water will increase|48reading01]] [[People will be able to use dishwashers|48reading00]]

Read the sentence below. Which words means the same as "migrating" as it is used in the sentence? //These whale watchers are getting what they hoped for—a view of gray whales migrating south.// [[correlate|48reading0points]] [[indicating|48reading0points]] [[surging|48reading1point]] [[ambulating|48reading0points]]

Read the sentence below. Which words means the same as "migrating" as it is used in the sentence? //These whale watchers are getting what they hoped for—a view of gray whales migrating south.// [[correlate|48reading1point]] [[indicating|48reading1point]] [[surging|48reading1point]] [[ambulating|48reading2points]]

Your assessment determined you read at a first-grade level. We match students and tutors based on their availability. When would you like to meet with your tutor? [[Weekdays|48readingweekdays]] [[Weekends|48readingweekends]]

According to the article, which of these explains what will happen if people do not save water? Read the paragraph and choose the best answer. //Over the past fifty years, the populace of the Joined together States has multiplied. Amid the same sum of time, water utilize has tripled. Nowadays, at slightest 36 states are brief on water. Individuals must work to spare water. On the off chance that they don’t, they will before long not have enough. The taken a toll of water will rise. It’ll not be simple to purchase. Nations will elbow each other for rights to the water that remains.// [[The population will decrease|48reading10]] [[Other countries will sell water|48reading10]] [[The price of water will increase|48reading11]] [[People will be able to use dishwashers|48reading10]]

Read the sentence below. Which words means the same as "migrating" as it is used in the sentence? //These whale watchers are getting what they hoped for—a view of gray whales migrating south.// [[correlate|48reading1point]] [[indicating|48reading1point]] [[surging|48reading1point]] [[ambulating|48reading2points]]

Read the sentence below. Which words means the same as "migrating" as it is used in the sentence? //These whale watchers are getting what they hoped for—a view of gray whales migrating south.// [[correlate|48reading2points]] [[indicating|48reading2points]] [[surging|48reading2points]] [[ambulating|48reading3points]]

Your assessment determined you read at a second-grade level. We match students and tutors based on their availability. When would you like to meet with your tutor? [[Weekdays|48readingweekdays]] [[Weekends|48readingweekends]]

Your assessment determined you read at a third-grade level. We match students and tutors based on their availability. When would you like to meet with your tutor? [[Weekdays|48readingweekdays]] [[Weekends|48readingweekends]]

Your assessment determined you read at a fourth-grade level. We match students and tutors based on their availability. When would you like to meet with your tutor? [[Weekdays|48readingweekdays]] [[Weekends|48readingweekends]]

You got that one right. After a year of working with your tutor, your reading has improved. As you continue to work with your tutor, what else would you like to do? [[Math|48math]] [[Take a break|Ending]]

You didn't get that one right, but you will keep working on it with your tutor. What else would you like to do? [[Math|48math]] [[Take a break|Ending]]

You've been matched with Nancy! You meet at the library every Tuesday, working on vocabulary and . After a few months, you take another assessment. Which of these best explains the meaning of the phrase “keep your wits about you” in the paragraph below? //Quicksand is not quite the mysterious force of nature that many believe it to be. An experience with quicksand usually is more messy and embarrassing than it is dangerous. In any case, don’t panic, and keep your wits about you. Afterward, you will have a most interesting story to share with friends and family!// [[stay quiet|48readingweekdays0]] [[remain alert|48readingweekdays1]] [[focus on intelligence|48readingweekdays0]] [[have a helpful attitude|48readingweekdays0]]

In the paragraph below, what is a "chain?" //In many European countries, people typically visit their local merchants on a daily basis. People travel to the local butcher, baker, and seller of fruits and vegetables to buy what they need for their meals that day. In America, however, often the opposite is true. Many Americans do their weekly food shopping at large grocery stores. These stores belong to chains with locations across the country. Many of the stores’ products are not produced in the areas where the stores are located. Instead, fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy products are shipped in from locations around the country and even around the world.// [[a single store in your town|48readingweekdays00]] [[large stores owned by the same corporation|48readingweekdays01]] [[a series of metal links|48readingweekdays00]] [[a place in the town where there are many stores|48readingweekdays00]]

Which is a synonym of exposition? [[debate|482reading0points]] [[edication|482reading0points]] [[explanation|482reading1point]] [[hatred|482reading0points]]

Which is a synonym of exposition? [[debate|482reading1point]] [[edication|482reading1point]] [[explanation|482reading2points]] [[hatred|482reading1point]]

In the paragraph below, what is a "chain?" //In many European countries, people typically visit their local merchants on a daily basis. People travel to the local butcher, baker, and seller of fruits and vegetables to buy what they need for their meals that day. In America, however, often the opposite is true. Many Americans do their weekly food shopping at large grocery stores. These stores belong to chains with locations across the country. Many of the stores’ products are not produced in the areas where the stores are located. Instead, fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy products are shipped in from locations around the country and even around the world.// [[a single store in your town|48readingweekdays10]] [[large stores owned by the same corporation|48readingweekdays11]] [[a series of metal links|48readingweekdays10]] [[a place in the town where there are many stores|48readingweekdays10]]

Which is a synonym of exposition? [[debate|482reading1point]] [[edication|482reading1point]] [[explanation|482reading2points]] [[hatred|482reading1point]]

Which is a synonym of exposition? [[debate|482reading2points]] [[edication|482reading2points]] [[explanation|482reading3points]] [[hatred|482reading2points]]

You've been matched with Ryan! You meet at the coffee shop every Sunday, working on vocabulary and . After a few months, you take another assessment. Which of these best explains the meaning of the phrase “keep your wits about you” in the paragraph below? //Quicksand is not quite the mysterious force of nature that many believe it to be. An experience with quicksand usually is more messy and embarrassing than it is dangerous. In any case, don’t panic, and keep your wits about you. Afterward, you will have a most interesting story to share with friends and family!// [[stay quiet|48readingweekends0]] [[remain alert|48readingweekends1]] [[focus on intelligence|48readingweekends0]] [[have a helpful attitude|48readingweekends0]]

In the paragraph below, what is a "chain?" //In many European countries, people typically visit their local merchants on a daily basis. People travel to the local butcher, baker, and seller of fruits and vegetables to buy what they need for their meals that day. In America, however, often the opposite is true. Many Americans do their weekly food shopping at large grocery stores. These stores belong to chains with locations across the country. Many of the stores’ products are not produced in the areas where the stores are located. Instead, fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy products are shipped in from locations around the country and even around the world.// [[a single store in your town|48readingweekends00]] [[large stores owned by the same corporation|48readingweekends01]] [[a series of metal links|48readingweekends00]] [[a place in the town where there are many stores|48readingweekends00]]

Which is a synonym of exposition? [[debate|482reading0points]] [[edication|482reading0points]] [[explanation|482reading1point]] [[hatred|482reading0points]]

Which is a synonym of exposition? [[debate|482reading1point]] [[edication|482reading1point]] [[explanation|482reading2points]] [[hatred|482reading1point]]

In the paragraph below, what is a "chain?" //In many European countries, people typically visit their local merchants on a daily basis. People travel to the local butcher, baker, and seller of fruits and vegetables to buy what they need for their meals that day. In America, however, often the opposite is true. Many Americans do their weekly food shopping at large grocery stores. These stores belong to chains with locations across the country. Many of the stores’ products are not produced in the areas where the stores are located. Instead, fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy products are shipped in from locations around the country and even around the world.// [[a single store in your town|48readingweekends10]] [[large stores owned by the same corporation|48readingweekends11]] [[a series of metal links|48readingweekends10]] [[a place in the town where there are many stores|48readingweekends10]]

Which is a synonym of exposition? [[debate|482reading2points]] [[edication|482reading2points]] [[explanation|482reading3points]] [[hatred|482reading2points]]

Which is a synonym of exposition? [[debate|482reading1point]] [[edication|482reading0points]] [[explanation|482reading2points]] [[hatred|482reading1point]]

You've been matched with Richard! You meet at the library every Tuesday. After a few months, you take another assessment. The lists show the measured heights, in feet, of horses in two different sections of a paddock. Section A: 4.9, 5.1, 5.4, 5.9, 6.2, 6.6, 6.6 Section B: 3.9, 3.9, 5.9, 6.5, 6.7, 6.9, 9.3 Which statement makes a correct conclusion based on the interquartile range of the two data sets? [[The horses in Section B most likely have more consistent heights than the horses in Section A.|482mathday0]] [[The horses in Section A most likely have more consistent heights than the horses in Section B.|482mathday1]] [[A randomly selected horse in Section B will most likely be taller than a randomly selected horse in Section A.|482mathday0]] [[A randomly selected horse in Section A will most likely be taller than a randomly selected horse in Section B.|482mathday0]]

You've been matched with Angela! You meet at the library every Tuesday. After a few months, you take another assessment. The lists show the measured heights, in feet, of horses in two different sections of a paddock. Section A: 4.9, 5.1, 5.4, 5.9, 6.2, 6.6, 6.6 Section B: 3.9, 3.9, 5.9, 6.5, 6.7, 6.9, 9.3 Which statement makes a correct conclusion based on the interquartile range of the two data sets? [[The horses in Section B most likely have more consistent heights than the horses in Section A.|482mathend0]] [[The horses in Section A most likely have more consistent heights than the horses in Section B.|482mathend1]] [[A randomly selected horse in Section B will most likely be taller than a randomly selected horse in Section A.|482mathend0]] [[A randomly selected horse in Section A will most likely be taller than a randomly selected horse in Section B.|482mathend0]]

Let's work on some questions about the United States. What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for? [[third president of the United States|citizen0]] [[youngest member of the Constitutional Convention|citizen0]] [[U.S. diplomat|citizen1]] [[inventor of the airplane|citizen0]]

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Your assessment has determined you are a Level 1 English speaker. While you may have gotten some answers correct, you didn't really know what you were answering. We match students and tutors based on their availability. When would you like to meet with your tutor? [[Weekdays]] [[Weekends]]

Your assessment has determined you are a Level 1 English speaker. When you didn't understand what the questions meant, you said so instead of guessing an answer. We match students and tutors based on their availability. When would you like to meet with your tutor? [[Weekdays]] [[Weekends]]

First, we will have to test your English skills to match you with a tutor. Let’s do that now. Question 1 Choose the best response: "Thaw locor si oury arc?" [[Green|Wrong English Question 2]] [[Red|Wrong English Question 2]] [[I don't understand|Good English Question 2]]

Welcome to the English language conversation group! We meet every week and talk about our lives, working in English phrases, idioms, and American slang. Guyana: Hi. Where do you live? [[I live in Fairport|convofairport]] [[I am from Korea|convokorea]] [[I live in Rochester|convorochester]]

Choose the best response: "Si ti kayo orf em ot karp ym heiclev reeh?" [[Yes|English A results]] [[No|English A results]] [[I don't understand|English A results]]

Choose the best response: "Chiwh lofor is eht crodot no?" [[Five|Wrong 2 English Question 3]] [[Two|Wrong 2 English Question 3]] [[I don't understand|Good English Question 3]]

Choose the best response: "Si ti kayo orf em ot karp ym heiclev reeh?" [[Yes|English A results]] [[No|English A results]] [[I don't understand|English B results]]

Welcome to Rochester. What skills do you want to develop? [[Speaking English|English Question 1]] [[Reading and writing]]

Before we match you with a tutor, what skills do you want to develop? [[Reading|48reading]] [[Math|48math]]

Before we match you with a tutor, we need to assess your reading level. Which word has a short "e" vowel sound? [[embedded|reading1]] [[xertz|reading0]] [[eurythmic|reading0]] [[meacock|reading0]]

You've been matched with Cathy! You meet at the library every Tuesday, reviewing English words and phrases. After a few months, you take another assessment. Which does the idiom "beat around the bush" mean? [[Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable|weekdays1]] [[Being direct and to the point|weekdays0]] [[Trimming plants outside your house|weekdays0]]

You've been matched with Dave! You meet at the coffee shop every Saturday, reviewing English words and phrases. After a few months, you take another assessment. Which does the idiom "beat around the bush" mean? [[Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable|weekends1]] [[Being direct and to the point|weekends0]] [[Trimming plants outside your house|weekends0]]

Welcome to Literacy Rochester! Please tell us about yourself. [[I am 23 years old and recently moved to Rochester from Korea.]] [[I am 48 years old, born in Rochester, but did not graduate from high school.]] [[I came to the library for help with my computer.]]

Choose the best response: "Si ti kayo orf em ot karp ym heiclev reeh?" [[Yes|English A results]] [[No|English A results]] [[I don't understand|English A results]]

Choose the best response: "Chiwh lofor is eht crodot no?" [[Five|Wrong 3 English Question 3]] [[Two|Wrong 3 English Question 3]] [[I don't understand|Good 2 English Question 3]]

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? [[James Madison|citizen00]] [[Thomas Jefferson|citizen01]] [[Abraham Lincoln|citizen00]] [[George Washington|citizen00]]

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? [[the Secretary of State|citizen0points]] [[the President Pro Tempore|citizen0points]] [[the Secretary of the Treasury|citizen0points]] [[the Speaker of the House|citizen1point]]

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? [[the Secretary of State|citizen1point]] [[the President Pro Tempore|citizen1point]] [[the Secretary of the Treasury|citizen1point]] [[the Speaker of the House|citizen2points]]

You didn't get any questions correct.. Let's try another one. Which number president was Alexander Hamilton? [[First president|citizennoimprove]] [[Third president|citizennoimprove]] [[Fifth president|citizennoimprove]] [[He was never president|citizenimprove]]

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? [[James Madison|citizen10]] [[Thomas Jefferson|citizen11]] [[Abraham Lincoln|citizen10]] [[George Washington|citizen10]]

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? [[the Secretary of State|citizen1point]] [[the President Pro Tempore|citizen1point]] [[the Secretary of the Treasury|citizen1point]] [[the Speaker of the House|citizen2points]]

If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? [[the Secretary of State|citizen2points]] [[the President Pro Tempore|citizen2points]] [[the Secretary of the Treasury|citizen2points]] [[the Speaker of the House|citizen3points]]

You got one question correct. Let's try another one. Which number president was Alexander Hamilton? [[First president|citizennoimprove]] [[Third president|citizennoimprove]] [[Fifth president|citizennoimprove]] [[He was never president|citizenimprove]]

You got two out of three questions correct and go on to pass your citizenship test. [[Continue|Ending]]

You got all three questions correct and go on to pass your citizenship test. [[Continue|Ending]]

You got that one right, and eventually pass your citizenship test. What would you like to do next? [[English conversation group]] [[Reading and writing]] [[Take a break|Ending]]

You and your tutor will spend more time working together before you take another practice test. [[English conversation group]] [[Reading and writing]] [[Take a break|Ending]]

Marie: Do you have any children? [[I don't have children|convotimeup]] [[I have a new baby|convotimeup]]

Marie: Do you have family here? [[I moved here with my parents|convotimeup]] [[I moved here alone and am making friends|convotimeup]]

Elsa: I also live in Fairport. What is your favorite place to go? [[I like to get ice cream|convokorea]] [[I like kayaking in the canal|convokorea]] [[I like to relax in the park|convokorea]]

Woo: I am also from Korea. How long have you lived here? [[I have been in the United States for 3 years|convo3years]] [[I have lived in Rochester for 4 months|convo4months]]

Elsa: I also live in Rochester. What is your favorite place to go? [[I like to go to the movies|convokorea]] [[I like the Public Market|convokorea]] [[I like to go to the beach|convokorea]]

We're out of time this week. Thank you for coming! Your English skills are much better. What else would you like to do? [[Study for a citizenship test|Citizenship test]] [[Work on reading and writing|Reading and writing]] [[Take a break|Ending]]

You didn't get any questions correct, but after a year of working with your tutor, your English skills have still improved. Let's do one more question. Which word is a synonym for "donate" in the sentence below? //I support my local animal shelter by donating money to their programs. // [[contributing|englishlowimprove]] [[delivering|englishlowsame]] [[printing|englishlowsame]] [[destroying|englishlowsame]]

You got one question correct. After a year of working with your tutor, your English skills have improved. Let's do one more question. Which word is a synonym for "donate" in the sentence below? //I support my local animal shelter by donating money to their programs. // [[contributing|englishlowimprove]] [[delivering|englishlowsame]] [[printing|englishlowsame]] [[destroying|englishlowsame]]

You got two out of three questions correct! After a year of working with your tutor, your English skills have improved. As you continue to work with your tutor, what else would you like to do? [[English conversation group]] [[Citizenship test]]

You got every question correct! After a year of working with your tutor, your English skills have improved. As you continue to work with your tutor, what else would you like to do? [[English conversation group]] [[Citizenship test]]

You got that one right! As you continue to work with your tutor, what else would you like to do? [[English conversation group]] [[Citizenship test]] [[Take a break|Ending]]

We'll try another one later. As you continue to work with your tutor, what else would you like to do? [[English conversation group]] [[Citizenship test]] [[Take a break|Ending]]

According to the article, which of these explains what will happen if people do not save water? Read the paragraph and choose the best answer. //Over the past fifty years, the populace of the Joined together States has multiplied. Amid the same sum of time, water utilize has tripled. Nowadays, at slightest 36 states are brief on water. Individuals must work to spare water. On the off chance that they don’t, they will before long not have enough. The taken a toll of water will rise. It’ll not be simple to purchase. Nations will elbow each other for rights to the water that remains.// [[The population will decrease|reading00]] [[Other countries will sell water|reading00]] [[The price of water will increase|reading01]] [[People will be able to use dishwashers|reading00]]

Read the sentence below. Which words means the same as "migrating" as it is used in the sentence? //These whale watchers are getting what they hoped for—a view of gray whales migrating south.// [[correlate|reading0points]] [[indicating|reading0points]] [[surging|reading0points]] [[ambulating|reading1point]]

Read the sentence below. Which words means the same as "migrating" as it is used in the sentence? //These whale watchers are getting what they hoped for—a view of gray whales migrating south.// [[correlate|reading1point]] [[indicating|reading1point]] [[surging|reading1point]] [[ambulating|reading2points]]

Your assessment determined you read at a first-grade level. We match students and tutors based on their availability. When would you like to meet with your tutor? [[Weekdays|readingweekdays]] [[Weekends|readingweekends]]

According to the article, which of these explains what will happen if people do not save water? Read the paragraph and choose the best answer. //Over the past fifty years, the populace of the Joined together States has multiplied. Amid the same sum of time, water utilize has tripled. Nowadays, at slightest 36 states are brief on water. Individuals must work to spare water. On the off chance that they don’t, they will before long not have enough. The taken a toll of water will rise. It’ll not be simple to purchase. Nations will elbow each other for rights to the water that remains.// [[The population will decrease|reading10]] [[Other countries will sell water|reading10]] [[The price of water will increase|reading11]] [[People will be able to use dishwashers|reading10]]

Read the sentence below. Which words means the same as "migrating" as it is used in the sentence? //These whale watchers are getting what they hoped for—a view of gray whales migrating south.// [[correlate|reading1point]] [[indicating|reading1point]] [[surging|reading1point]] [[ambulating|reading2points]]

Read the sentence below. Which words means the same as "migrating" as it is used in the sentence? //These whale watchers are getting what they hoped for—a view of gray whales migrating south.// [[correlate|reading2points]] [[indicating|reading2points]] [[surging|reading2points]] [[ambulating|reading3points]]

Your assessment determined you read at a second-grade level. We match students and tutors based on their availability. When would you like to meet with your tutor? [[Weekdays|readingweekdays]] [[Weekends|readingweekends]]

Your assessment determined you read at a third-grade level. We match students and tutors based on their availability. When would you like to meet with your tutor? [[Weekdays|readingweekdays]] [[Weekends|readingweekends]]

Your assessment determined you read at a fourth-grade level. We match students and tutors based on their availability. When would you like to meet with your tutor? [[Weekdays|readingweekdays]] [[Weekends|readingweekends]]

You got that one right. After a year of working with your tutor, your reading has improved. As you continue to work with your tutor, what else would you like to do? [[English conversation group]] [[Citizenship test]] [[Take a break|Ending]]

You didn't get that one right, but you will keep working on it with your tutor. What else would you like to do? [[English conversation group]] [[Citizenship test]] [[Take a break|Ending]]

You've been matched with Nancy! You meet at the library every Tuesday, working on vocabulary and . After a few months, you take another assessment. Which of these best explains the meaning of the phrase “keep your wits about you” in the paragraph below? //Quicksand is not quite the mysterious force of nature that many believe it to be. An experience with quicksand usually is more messy and embarrassing than it is dangerous. In any case, don’t panic, and keep your wits about you. Afterward, you will have a most interesting story to share with friends and family!// [[stay quiet|readingweekdays0]] [[remain alert|readingweekdays1]] [[focus on intelligence|readingweekdays0]] [[have a helpful attitude|readingweekdays0]]

In the paragraph below, what is a "chain?" //In many European countries, people typically visit their local merchants on a daily basis. People travel to the local butcher, baker, and seller of fruits and vegetables to buy what they need for their meals that day. In America, however, often the opposite is true. Many Americans do their weekly food shopping at large grocery stores. These stores belong to chains with locations across the country. Many of the stores’ products are not produced in the areas where the stores are located. Instead, fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy products are shipped in from locations around the country and even around the world.// [[a single store in your town|readingweekdays00]] [[large stores owned by the same corporation|readingweekdays01]] [[a series of metal links|readingweekdays00]] [[a place in the town where there are many stores|readingweekdays00]]

Which is a synonym of exposition? [[debate|2reading0points]] [[edication|2reading0points]] [[explanation|2reading1point]] [[hatred|2reading0points]]

Which is a synonym of exposition? [[debate|2reading1point]] [[edication|2reading1point]] [[explanation|2reading2points]] [[hatred|2reading1point]]

In the paragraph below, what is a "chain?" //In many European countries, people typically visit their local merchants on a daily basis. People travel to the local butcher, baker, and seller of fruits and vegetables to buy what they need for their meals that day. In America, however, often the opposite is true. Many Americans do their weekly food shopping at large grocery stores. These stores belong to chains with locations across the country. Many of the stores’ products are not produced in the areas where the stores are located. Instead, fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy products are shipped in from locations around the country and even around the world.// [[a single store in your town|readingweekdays10]] [[large stores owned by the same corporation|readingweekdays11]] [[a series of metal links|readingweekdays10]] [[a place in the town where there are many stores|readingweekdays10]]

Which is a synonym of exposition? [[debate|2reading1point]] [[edication|2reading1point]] [[explanation|2reading2points]] [[hatred|2reading1point]]

Which is a synonym of exposition? [[debate|2reading2points]] [[edication|2reading2points]] [[explanation|2reading3points]] [[hatred|2reading2points]]

You've been matched with Ryan! You meet at the coffee shop every Sunday, working on vocabulary and . After a few months, you take another assessment. Which of these best explains the meaning of the phrase “keep your wits about you” in the paragraph below? //Quicksand is not quite the mysterious force of nature that many believe it to be. An experience with quicksand usually is more messy and embarrassing than it is dangerous. In any case, don’t panic, and keep your wits about you. Afterward, you will have a most interesting story to share with friends and family!// [[stay quiet|readingweekends0]] [[remain alert|readingweekends1]] [[focus on intelligence|readingweekends0]] [[have a helpful attitude|readingweekends0]]

In the paragraph below, what is a "chain?" //In many European countries, people typically visit their local merchants on a daily basis. People travel to the local butcher, baker, and seller of fruits and vegetables to buy what they need for their meals that day. In America, however, often the opposite is true. Many Americans do their weekly food shopping at large grocery stores. These stores belong to chains with locations across the country. Many of the stores’ products are not produced in the areas where the stores are located. Instead, fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy products are shipped in from locations around the country and even around the world.// [[a single store in your town|readingweekends00]] [[large stores owned by the same corporation|readingweekends01]] [[a series of metal links|readingweekends00]] [[a place in the town where there are many stores|readingweekends00]]

Which is a synonym of exposition? [[debate|2reading0points]] [[edication|2reading0points]] [[explanation|2reading1point]] [[hatred|2reading0points]]

Which is a synonym of exposition? [[debate|2reading1point]] [[edication|2reading1point]] [[explanation|2reading2points]] [[hatred|2reading1point]]

In the paragraph below, what is a "chain?" //In many European countries, people typically visit their local merchants on a daily basis. People travel to the local butcher, baker, and seller of fruits and vegetables to buy what they need for their meals that day. In America, however, often the opposite is true. Many Americans do their weekly food shopping at large grocery stores. These stores belong to chains with locations across the country. Many of the stores’ products are not produced in the areas where the stores are located. Instead, fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy products are shipped in from locations around the country and even around the world.// [[a single store in your town|readingweekends10]] [[large stores owned by the same corporation|readingweekends11]] [[a series of metal links|readingweekends10]] [[a place in the town where there are many stores|readingweekends10]]

Which is a synonym of exposition? [[debate|2reading1point]] [[edication|2reading0points]] [[explanation|2reading2points]] [[hatred|2reading1point]]

Which is a synonym of exposition? [[debate|2reading2points]] [[edication|2reading2points]] [[explanation|2reading3points]] [[hatred|2reading2points]]

Choose the best answers to complete the sentence below. //The Amazon in Brazil is ---- longest river in ---- South America.// [[the / the|weekdays00]] [[the / - |weekdays01]] [[a / the|weekdays00]] [[- / -|weekdays00]]

Complete the sentence below. ---- of what he said was very sensible. [[Many|english0points]] [[A few|english0points]] [[Much|english1point]] [[Few|english0points]]

Complete the sentence below. ---- of what he said was very sensible. [[Many|english1point]] [[A few|english1point]] [[Much|english2points]] [[Few|english1point]]

Choose the best answers to complete the sentence below. //The Amazon in Brazil is ---- longest river in ---- South America.// [[the / the|weekdays10]] [[the / - |weekdays11]] [[a / the|weekdays10]] [[- / -|weekdays10]]

Complete the sentence below. ---- of what he said was very sensible. [[Many|english1point]] [[A few|english1point]] [[Much|english2points]] [[Few|english1point]]

Complete the sentence below. ---- of what he said was very sensible. [[Many|english2points]] [[A few|english2points]] [[Much|english3points]] [[Few|english2points]]

Choose the best answers to complete the sentence below. //The Amazon in Brazil is ---- longest river in ---- South America.// [[the / the|weekends00]] [[the / - |weekends01]] [[a / the|weekends00]] [[- / -|weekends00]]

Complete the sentence below. ---- of what he said was very sensible. [[Many|english0points]] [[A few|english0points]] [[Much|english1point]] [[Few|english0points]]

Complete the sentence below. ---- of what he said was very sensible. [[Many|english1point]] [[A few|english1point]] [[Much|english2points]] [[Few|english1point]]

Choose the best answers to complete the sentence below. //The Amazon in Brazil is ---- longest river in ---- South America.// [[the / the|weekends10]] [[the / - |weekends11]] [[a / the|weekends10]] [[- / -|weekends10]]

Complete the sentence below. ---- of what he said was very sensible. [[Many|english1point]] [[A few|english1point]] [[Much|english2points]] [[Few|english1point]]

Complete the sentence below. ---- of what he said was very sensible. [[Many|english2points]] [[A few|english2points]] [[Much|english3points]] [[Few|english2points]]

You meet with a Digital Literacy Volunteer at the library. You want to learn about computer basics and start an online assessment. On the image below, which button turns on the computer? <img src="http://literacyrochester.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PC-image.png"> [[A|computer1]] [[B|computer0]] [[C|computer0]]

Which settings category would allow you to change the size of your text or cursor? <img src="http://literacyrochester.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PC-settings.png"> [[Network & Internet|computer10]] [[Ease of Access|computer11]] [[Gaming|computer10]] [[Privacy|computer10]]

Which settings category would allow you to change the size of your text or cursor? <img src="http://literacyrochester.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PC-settings.png"> [[Network & Internet|computer00]] [[Ease of Access|computer01]] [[Gaming|computer00]] [[Privacy|computer00]]

Which icon shows that you are connected to Wi-Fi? <img src="http://literacyrochester.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PC-icons.png"> [[A|computer1pt]] [[B|computer2pt]] [[C|computer1pt]] [[D|computer1pt]]

Which icon shows that you are connected to Wi-Fi? <img src="http://literacyrochester.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PC-icons.png"> [[A|computer2pt]] [[B|computer3pt]] [[C|computer2pt]] [[D|computer2pt]]

Which icon shows that you are connected to Wi-Fi? <img src="http://literacyrochester.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PC-icons.png"> [[A|computer0pt]] [[B|computer1pt]] [[C|computer0pt]] [[D|computer0pt]]

Which icon shows that you are connected to Wi-Fi? <img src="http://literacyrochester.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PC-icons.png"> [[A|computer1pt]] [[B|computer2pt]] [[C|computer1pt]] [[D|computer1pt]]

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You got two out of three questions correct and earned a Digital Literacy Certificate! [[Continue|DigitalEnding]]

You got all three questions correct and earned a Digital Literacy Certificate! [[Continue|DigitalEnding]]

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