Read: "The council approved the stadium. It will cost $40 million and take three years. Taxpayers will fund this reckless project." Which word shows the author's disapproval?

Read: "The phone ban is working. Teachers report calmer halls, and Ms. Ortega calls it a relief." Whose view is conspicuously left out of this report?

Read: "Never leave a campfire unwatched. One gust can carry a spark into dry grass. Check that the ashes are cold before you walk away." What is the purpose, and what conveys it?

Text 1: The library closes at six on Fridays. Text 2: The library shuts at six on Fridays, stranding students who work late. Which text reveals the writer's view of the hours, and how?

Read: "The bike lane will slow cars and cost drivers time. It will also protect riders. In the end, safety outweighs a few lost minutes." Which sentence reveals the author's position?

Read: "You can cut your water use today. Turn the tap off while brushing, and you save two gallons a minute. Your choices matter." What is the author's purpose, and what conveys it?

Author A wrote that a crowd of 200 gathered at city hall. Author B wrote that a mob of 200 swarmed city hall. What does Author B's word choice reveal?

Read: "The menu cut fries. The article lists the vitamins in the new salads and the money saved, but never the complaints families sent in." What do those choices suggest?

Read this line from a report: "The plan is bold and long overdue." True or False: the words "bold" and "long overdue" are judgment words rather than neutral facts.

Read: "The town hired 12 lifeguards. The pool opens June 1." True or False: each of these two sentences contains a word that judges the town's decision.

Read: "Rain falls on the ridge, seeps through cracked rock, and collects in a layer below. Wells pump it back up. That layer is an aquifer." What is the purpose, and what conveys it?

Read: "Snow closed the pass for two days. Crews cleared 30 inches. The county waited far too long to send them." Cutting which sentence would leave the report neutral?

Read: "Supporters call the fee modest. At $75 a season, a family with three players will pay $225." What does following "modest" with the $225 total signal?

Read: "The dam project moves ahead. A biologist warns it will block fish runs. Engineers who back the dam were not asked to comment." Which feature conveys the author's view?

Read: "The company dumped 200 tons of gravel along the shore. Officials said the gravel will slow erosion." Which word carries the author's judgment?

Read: "The bridge opened in 1957. It spans 1,200 feet and carries 40,000 cars a day. Repairs are scheduled for spring." What is the purpose, and what conveys it?

Read: "The council votes Tuesday on the leash law. Dog owners say the parks are safe. Runners say they are not." Which added closing line would show the writer favors the law?

Text 1: The team lost 4-1 after a late collapse. Text 2: The team lost 4-1, giving up three goals after halftime. Which text carries the writer's judgment, and how?

Read: "Do not ignore a cracked helmet. Even a hairline crack spreads on impact. Replace it before your next ride." What does the author's use of commands convey?

Read: "The new track will have eight lanes, lights, and a rubber surface. Athletes can train year-round." The article never gives the price. What does that omission suggest?