[User]
In a title, capitalize the first word, the last word, and every important word in between.
The Wind in the Willows James and the Giant Peach
These words are not important in titles:
Articles, a, an, the
Short prepositions, such as at, by, for, in, of, on, to, up
Coordinating conjunctions, such as and, but, or

Question:
Which correctly shows the title of a movie?

0. how Green Was My Valley
1. How Green Was My Valley

[Assistant]
Capitalize the first word, the last word, and every important word in between.
The correct title is How Green Was My Valley.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
All organisms have pieces of hereditary material called genes, which are passed from parents to offspring. Genes contain instructions for building the parts of an organism. An organism's genes affect its observable traits, including its appearance, its behavior, and which diseases it may have. Genes may have different alleles, or forms, that can cause different versions of a trait.
For example, flower color is a trait in pea plants. The gene for this trait has two possible alleles. Each allele is represented by an uppercase or lowercase letter. The allele F is for purple flowers, and the allele f is for white flowers. Each pea plant has two alleles for the flower color geneone allele inherited from each parent.
An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. So, a pea plant may have a genotype of FF, Ff, or ff for the flower color gene.
An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait, which depends on the organism's combination of alleles. A pea plant may have a phenotype of purple flowers or white flowers for the flower color trait.

Question:
Based on this information, what is this tomato plant's genotype for the fruit color gene?

0. ff
1. yellow fruit

[Assistant]
An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. The tomato plant has two alleles for yellow fruit (f). So, the plant's genotype for the fruit color gene is ff.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down from biological parents to their offspring through genes. Genes are pieces of hereditary material that contain the instructions that affect inherited traits. Offspring receive their genes, and therefore gain their inherited traits, from their biological parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment. Parents do not pass acquired traits down to their offspring.

Question:
What information supports the conclusion that Amy acquired this trait?

0. Amy knows how to polish her cello.
1. Amy learned how to play the cello in music class.
2. Amy and her father play the cello together.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Every object is made of one or more materials. A material is a type of matter. Wood, glass, metal, and plastic are common materials.
A material has different properties. A material's properties tell you how it looks, feels, tastes, or smells. Some examples of properties are shiny, hard, fragile, and stretchy.
For example, a shiny material reflects a lot of light. A fragile material breaks when you drop it.

Question:
Which is the softest?

0. wood canoe
1. styrofoam packing peanuts
2. plastic ball

[Assistant]
Soft is a property. A soft material changes shape when pressed or squeezed.
Look at each picture, one at a time. Imagine touching the material shown in each picture.
Of the choices, the styrofoam packing peanuts are the softest. If you squeeze styrofoam packing peanuts, they will change shape.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
An object's velocity describes its speed and its direction.
An object has a constant velocity when neither its speed nor its direction is changing. So, an object has a constant velocity when the object is:
moving in a straight line at a constant speed, or
remaining motionless.
If an object does not have a constant velocity, the object is accelerating. An object is accelerating when either its speed or its direction is changing. So, an object is accelerating when the object is:
speeding up,
slowing down, or
changing direction.

Question:
Which statement describes the boy's motion?

0. The boy has a constant velocity.
1. The boy is accelerating.

[Assistant]
The boy is remaining motionless. So, the boy has a constant velocity.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
An allusion is a brief mention of something or someone well known, often from mythology, history, or literature. An allusion lets you reference ideas from an entire story in just a few words.
"I'd better get home before I turn into a pumpkin!" Lila remarked.
Here, Lila alludes to the fairy tale "Cinderella," in which Cinderella must leave the ball before the coach that brought her transforms into a pumpkin. The allusion shows that Lila must depart immediately.

Question:
What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below?
When I learned the details of Vicky's Faustian bargain, I was in disbelief.

0. history
1. literature

[Assistant]
The source of the allusion Faustian bargain is literature.
In a play by Christopher Marlowe based on the legend of Faust, a man strikes a deal with the devil. Disregarding the long-term consequences of his actions, he sells his soul in exchange for power.
The allusion Faustian bargain means a compromise of one's values for personal gain.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
A simple sentence is a sentence with only one subject and predicate.
The pitcher threw the ball to first base.
A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction such as and, but, or, or so.
The pitcher threw the ball, and the batter hit it.
Some simple sentences have a compound subject or a compound predicate, but they are not compound sentences.
Anna and James will watch the fireworks tonight.
This simple sentence has a compound subject, Anna and James.
The singers bowed and walked off the stage.
This simple sentence has a compound predicate, bowed and walked off the stage.
Some simple sentences have introductory phrases, but they are not compound sentences. The introductory phrase is part of the predicate.
In the winter, Farmer Ben wears his heavy coat.
This is a simple sentence. There is one subject, Farmer Ben, and one predicate, wears his heavy coat in the winter.

Question:
Which is a compound sentence?

0. Mr. Clarke cleans the chimney, and Mrs. Clarke washes the car.
1. Before practice the basketball players stretch on the floor.

[Assistant]
The first sentence is the compound sentence. It is made up of two simple sentences joined by a comma and the conjunction and.
Mr. Clarke cleans the chimney, and Mrs. Clarke washes the car.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
A simple sentence is a sentence with only one subject and predicate.
The pitcher threw the ball to first base.
A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction such as and, but, or, or so.
The pitcher threw the ball, and the batter hit it.
Some simple sentences have a compound subject or a compound predicate, but they are not compound sentences.
Anna and James will watch the fireworks tonight.
This simple sentence has a compound subject, Anna and James.
The singers bowed and walked off the stage.
This simple sentence has a compound predicate, bowed and walked off the stage.
Some simple sentences have introductory phrases, but they are not compound sentences. The introductory phrase is part of the predicate.
In the winter, Farmer Ben wears his heavy coat.
This is a simple sentence. There is one subject, Farmer Ben, and one predicate, wears his heavy coat in the winter.

Question:
Which is a compound sentence?

0. The fisherman caught fifteen trout, but they were all too small to keep.
1. Every month the mayor gives a speech to the citizens.

[Assistant]
The first sentence is the compound sentence. It is made up of two simple sentences joined by a comma and the conjunction but.
The fisherman caught fifteen trout, but they were all too small to keep.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Figures of speech are words or phrases that use language in a nonliteral or unusual way. They can make writing more expressive.
Hyperbole is an obvious exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally.
I ate so much that I think I might explode!

Question:
What does the hyperbole in this text suggest?
At that time Bogot was a remote, lugubrious city where an insomniac rain had been falling since the beginning of the 16th century.
Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Living to Tell the Tale, translated by Edith Grossman

0. It rained in Bogot for hundreds of years.
1. It rained frequently and for long periods of time in Bogot.

[Assistant]
The text uses hyperbole, an obvious exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally.
The hyperbole an insomniac rain had been falling since the beginning of the 16 th century suggests that it rained frequently and for long periods of time in Bogot. It was not literally raining non-stop for centuries.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Question:
Which change best matches the sentence?
A natural area, such as a forest or a grassland, catches fire and burns.

0. earthquake
1. flood
2. wildfire

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
A letter starts with a greeting and ends with a closing. For each one, capitalize the first word and end with a comma. You should also capitalize proper nouns, such as Aunt Sue.
Dear Aunt Sue,
I'm glad you could come to my party, and
thank you for the birthday gift. I could not have
asked for a better one! Every time I see it, I think
of you.
With love,
Rory

Question:
Which greeting is correct for a letter?

0. Dear grandma rebecca,
1. Dear Grandma Rebecca,

[Assistant]
The second greeting is correct:
Its first word is capitalized, and it ends with a comma. Grandma Rebecca is capitalized because it is a proper noun.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
An object's speed tells you how fast the object is moving. Speed depends on both distance and time.
Distance tells you how far the object has moved. One unit used to measure distance is the mile.
Time tells you how long the object has spent moving. One unit used to measure time is the hour.
Think about objects moving for the same amount of time. The object that is moving the slowest will go the shortest distance in that time. It is moving at the lowest speed.

Question:
Compare the motion of three cars. Which car was moving at the lowest speed?

0. a car that moved 530miles north in 10hours
1. a car that moved 270miles east in 10hours
2. a car that moved 585miles south in 10hours

[Assistant]
Look at the distance each car moved and the time it took to move that distance. The direction each car moved does not affect its speed.
Notice that each car moved for 10 hours. The car that moved 270 miles moved the shortest distance in that time. So, that car must have moved at the lowest speed.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Figures of speech are words or phrases that use language in a nonliteral or unusual way. They can make writing more expressive.
Hyperbole is an obvious exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally.
I ate so much that I think I might explode!

Question:
What does the hyperbole in this text suggest?
After he finished the marathon, Malik collapsed into a chair and declared that he could no longer move a single muscle.

0. Malik became paralyzed.
1. Malik was very tired and sore.

[Assistant]
The text uses hyperbole, an obvious exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally.
The hyperbole could no longer move a single muscle suggests that Malik was very tired and sore. His muscles were not literally incapable of moving.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Rhyming words are words that end with the same sound.
The words tip and slip rhyme. They both end with the same sound.
The words meet and treat also rhyme. They both end with the same sound, even though the sound has two different spellings.
The words tip and meet don't rhyme. They end with different sounds.

Question:
Which word does not rhyme?

0. wide
1. hide
2. time

[Assistant]
The words wide and hide rhyme. They both end with the ide sound.
The word time does not rhyme. It ends with a different sound.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
Present tense verbs tell you about something that is happening now.
Most present-tense verbs are regular. They have no ending, or they end in -s or -es.
Two verbs are irregular in the present tense, to be and to have. You must remember their forms.
Past tense verbs tell you about something that has already happened.
Most past-tense verbs are regular. They end in -ed.
Some verbs are irregular in the past tense. You must remember their past-tense forms.
Future tense verbs tell you about something that is going to happen.
All future-tense verbs use the word will.
Present | Past | Future
walk, walks | walked | will walk
go, goes | went | will go

Question:
Which tense does the sentence use?
Dad will clean the baby's bottle.

0. past tense
1. present tense
2. future tense

[Assistant]
The sentence is in future tense. You can tell because it uses will before the main verb, clean. The verb tells you about something that is going to happen.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
The atmosphere is the layer of air that surrounds Earth. Both weather and climate tell you about the atmosphere.
Weather is what the atmosphere is like at a certain place and time. Weather can change quickly. For example, the temperature outside your house might get higher throughout the day.
Climate is the pattern of weather in a certain place. For example, summer temperatures in New York are usually higher than winter temperatures.

Question:
Does this passage describe the weather or the climate?
Donald noticed that the sky was filled with cumulus clouds every day last week.

0. climate
1. weather

[Assistant]
Read the text carefully.
Donald noticed that the sky was filled with cumulus clouds every day last week.
This passage tells you about the clouds Donald saw last week. It describes the atmosphere at a certain place and time. So, this passage describes the weather.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down from biological parents to their offspring through genes. Genes are pieces of hereditary material that contain the instructions that affect inherited traits. Offspring receive their genes, and therefore gain their inherited traits, from their biological parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment. Parents do not pass acquired traits down to their offspring.

Question:
What information supports the conclusion that Martha acquired this trait?

0. Martha's scar is on her right elbow. Her father also has a scar on his right elbow.
1. Martha's sister has a bruise from falling on her elbow.
2. Martha's scar was caused by an accident. She cut her arm when she fell off her bicycle.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
There are four kinds of sentences.
A declarative sentence is a statement, and it always ends with a period.
The nurse told Mr. Abrams to roll up his sleeve so that she could check his blood pressure.
An interrogative sentence is a question, and it always ends with a question mark.
Do you have any plans for the upcoming weekend?
An imperative sentence is a command. It makes a request or tells someone to do something, and it usually ends with a period. If the command shows strong feeling, it ends with an exclamation point.
For this assignment, use references to support your claims.
Don't drive so quickly in the construction zone!
An exclamatory sentence is like a statement, but it shows surprise or strong feeling. An exclamatory sentence always ends with an exclamation point.
I can't wait to travel through Europe this summer!

Question:
What kind of sentence is this?
I can't believe this is Aisha's first time seeing the Pacific Ocean!

0. interrogative
1. exclamatory
2. declarative

[Assistant]
The sentence tells about something, but it shows surprise and ends with an exclamation point. It is an exclamatory sentence.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Rhyming words are words that end with the same sound.
The words tip and slip rhyme. They both end with the same sound.
The words meet and treat also rhyme. They both end with the same sound, even though the sound has two different spellings.
The words tip and meet don't rhyme. They end with different sounds.

Question:
Which word does not rhyme?

0. black
1. back
2. duck

[Assistant]
The words back and black rhyme. They both end with the ack sound.
The word duck does not rhyme. It ends with a different sound.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down through families. Children gain these traits from their parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment.

Question:
What information supports the conclusion that Chandler acquired this trait?

0. Chandler knits sweaters using cotton, wool, and other types of yarn.
1. Chandler learned how to knit in an after school program.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
The atmosphere is the layer of air that surrounds Earth. Both weather and climate tell you about the atmosphere.
Weather is what the atmosphere is like at a certain place and time. Weather can change quickly. For example, the temperature outside your house might get higher throughout the day.
Climate is the pattern of weather in a certain place. For example, summer temperatures in New York are usually higher than winter temperatures.

Question:
Does this passage describe the weather or the climate?
Jennifer noticed that the sky was filled with cumulus clouds every day last week.

0. weather
1. climate

[Assistant]
Read the text carefully.
Jennifer noticed that the sky was filled with cumulus clouds every day last week.
This passage tells you about the clouds Jennifer saw last week. It describes the atmosphere at a certain place and time. So, this passage describes the weather.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
All solids, liquids, and gases are made of matter. Matter is made up of tiny particles that are always moving. The energy from the motion of these particles is called thermal energy.
Temperature measures how hot or cold matter is. If the particles in matter move faster, the temperature goes up. The matter now has both more thermal energy and a higher temperature.

Question:
Which object has more thermal energy?

0. a 300-gram rock at a temperature of 120F
1. a 300-gram rock at a temperature of 145F

[Assistant]
The two rocks have the same mass but different temperatures. Since the 145F rock is hotter than the 120F rock, it has more thermal energy.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Words change in meaning when speakers begin using them in new ways. For example, the word peruse once only meant to examine in detail, but it's now also commonly used to mean to look through in a casual manner.
When a word changes in meaning, its correct usage is often debated. Although a newer sense of the word may be more commonly used, many people consider a word's traditional definition to be the correct usage. Being able to distinguish the different uses of a word can help you use it appropriately for different audiences.
Britney perused her notes, carefully preparing for her exam.
The traditional usage above is considered more standard.
David perused the magazine, absentmindedly flipping through the pages.
The nontraditional usage above is now commonly used, but traditional style guides generally advise against it.

Question:
Which text uses the word ironic in its traditional sense?

0. Last winter, Derek took a vacation to Florida to escape Boston's cold, snowy weather. In an ironic twist, a rare snowstorm happened to hit Florida that week.
1. Last winter, Derek took a vacation to Florida to escape Boston's cold, snowy weather. In an ironic twist, he just missed a few of his college friends, who had been in Florida the previous week.

[Assistant]
The second text uses ironic in its traditional sense: contrary to what was intended, often in an amusing way. It's ironic because Derek tried to get away from the snow but found himself in a snowstorm regardless.
Last winter, Derek took a vacation to Florida to escape Boston's cold, snowy weather. In an ironic twist, a rare snowstorm happened to hit Florida that week.
The first text uses ironic in its nontraditional sense: marked by coincidence. It was a coincidence that Derek's friends were in Florida the week before.
Last winter, Derek took a vacation to Florida to escape Boston's cold, snowy weather. In an ironic twist, he just missed a few of his college friends, who had been in Florida the previous week.
Most style guides recommend to avoid using the nontraditional sense of the word ironic because it is generally considered incorrect.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
A simple sentence is a sentence with only one subject and predicate.
The pitcher threw the ball to first base.
A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction such as and, but, or, or so.
The pitcher threw the ball, and the batter hit it.
Some simple sentences have a compound subject or a compound predicate, but they are not compound sentences.
Anna and James will watch the fireworks tonight.
This simple sentence has a compound subject, Anna and James.
The singers bowed and walked off the stage.
This simple sentence has a compound predicate, bowed and walked off the stage.
Some simple sentences have introductory phrases, but they are not compound sentences. The introductory phrase is part of the predicate.
In the winter, Farmer Ben wears his heavy coat.
This is a simple sentence. There is one subject, Farmer Ben, and one predicate, wears his heavy coat in the winter.

Question:
Which is a compound sentence?

0. Danielle will fly to India, or she will sail to Hawaii.
1. Last year the state received more than thirty inches of snow.

[Assistant]
The first sentence is the compound sentence. It is made up of two simple sentences joined by a comma and the conjunction or.
Danielle will fly to India, or she will sail to Hawaii.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
A simple sentence is a sentence with only one subject and predicate.
The pitcher threw the ball to first base.
A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction such as and, but, or, or so.
The pitcher threw the ball, and the batter hit it.
Some simple sentences have a compound subject or a compound predicate, but they are not compound sentences.
Anna and James will watch the fireworks tonight.
This simple sentence has a compound subject, Anna and James.
The singers bowed and walked off the stage.
This simple sentence has a compound predicate, bowed and walked off the stage.
Some simple sentences have introductory phrases, but they are not compound sentences. The introductory phrase is part of the predicate.
In the winter, Farmer Ben wears his heavy coat.
This is a simple sentence. There is one subject, Farmer Ben, and one predicate, wears his heavy coat in the winter.

Question:
Which is a compound sentence?

0. Every month the mayor gives a speech to the citizens.
1. Mr. Brady sent the email yesterday, but no one received it.

[Assistant]
The first sentence is the compound sentence. It is made up of two simple sentences joined by a comma and the conjunction but.
Mr. Brady sent the email yesterday, but no one received it.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
An allusion is a brief mention of something or someone well known, often from mythology, history, or literature. An allusion lets you reference ideas from an entire story in just a few words.
The protean nature of the disease makes it difficult to diagnose.
The word protean is an allusion to the sea god Proteus in Greek mythology. Because the sea is constantly changing, to describe something as protean suggests that it is variable or in flux.

Question:
What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below?
Rudy persisted despite his friends' attempts to tell him that this was a Gordian knot.

0. ancient legend
1. U.S. history

[Assistant]
The source of the allusion Gordian knot is ancient legend.
According to legend, Alexander the Great used his sword to slash an intricate knot by which a chariot was tied to a pole in the city of Gordium.
The allusion Gordian knot means a highly complex problem.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
All organisms have pieces of hereditary material called genes, which are passed from parents to offspring. Genes contain instructions for building the parts of an organism. An organism's genes affect its observable traits, including its appearance, its behavior, and which diseases it may have. Genes may have different alleles, or forms, that can cause different versions of a trait.
For example, flower color is a trait in pea plants. The gene for this trait has two possible alleles. Each allele is represented by an uppercase or lowercase letter. The allele F is for purple flowers, and the allele f is for white flowers. Each pea plant has two alleles for the flower color geneone allele inherited from each parent.
An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. So, a pea plant may have a genotype of FF, Ff, or ff for the flower color gene.
An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait, which depends on the organism's combination of alleles. A pea plant may have a phenotype of purple flowers or white flowers for the flower color trait.
Some traits, like flower color in pea plants, are controlled by a single gene. Most plants and animals have a genotype made up of two alleles for these traits. These two alleles determine whether an organism is homozygous or heterozygous for the gene.
An organism with two identical alleles for a gene is homozygous for that gene. A pea plant with the genotype FF or ff is homozygous for the flower color gene.
An organism with two different alleles for a gene is heterozygous for that gene. A pea plant with the genotype Ff is heterozygous for the flower color gene.
The types of alleles in an organism's genotype determine the organism's phenotype. Some alleles have types called dominant and recessive. These two types can cause different versions of a trait to appear as the organism's phenotype.
A dominant allele causes its version of the trait to appear even when the organism also has a recessive allele for the gene. In pea plants, the F allele, which causes purple flowers, is dominant over the f allele. A pea plant with at least one F allele will have the F allele's version of the flower color trait. So, a plant with the genotype FF or Ff will have purple flowers.
A recessive allele causes its version of the trait to appear only when the organism does not have any dominant alleles for the gene. In pea plants, the f allele, which causes white flowers, is recessive to the F allele. A pea plant with only f alleles will have the f allele's version of the flower color trait. So, a plant with the genotype ff will have white flowers.

Question:
Based on this information, what is Dasher's phenotype for the coat color trait?

0. a black coat
1. a red coat

[Assistant]
Dasher's genotype for the coat color gene is ll. Dasher's genotype of ll has only l alleles. The l allele is for a red coat. So, Dasher's phenotype for the coat color trait must be a red coat.
To check this answer, consider whether Dasher's alleles are dominant or recessive. The allele for a black coat (L) is dominant over the allele for a red coat (l). This means L is a dominant allele, and l is a recessive allele.
Dasher's genotype of ll has only recessive alleles. An organism with only recessive alleles for a gene will have the recessive allele's version of the trait. So, Dasher's phenotype for the coat color trait must be a red coat.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down from biological parents to their offspring through genes. Genes are pieces of hereditary material that contain the instructions that affect inherited traits. Offspring receive their genes, and therefore gain their inherited traits, from their biological parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment. Parents do not pass acquired traits down to their offspring.

Question:
What information supports the conclusion that Tracy acquired this trait?

0. Tracy learned how to make chili from a recipe book.
1. Tracy's friends like to make chili with her.
2. When Tracy was young, her grandmother taught her how to cut chili peppers.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Matter is made of very small particles called atoms. Atoms can be linked together by chemical bonds. When two or more atoms link together, they form a molecule.
In a chemical change, the chemical bonds in the molecules break. The atoms then link together to form new molecules. The types of molecules in matter before and after a chemical change are always different.
Burning a piece of paper is a chemical change. As paper burns, paper molecules react with oxygen molecules in the air. This reaction breaks the chemical bonds in the molecules. The atoms then relink and form different molecules. For example, carbon dioxide molecules are created when paper burns.
In a physical change, chemical bonds do not break. The types of molecules in matter before and after a physical change are always the same.
A change of state is a type of physical change. For example, water vaporizing is a physical change. Liquid water and water vapor are made of the same type of matter: water.

Question:
Complete the sentence.
Dissolving fruit punch mix into water is a ().

0. chemical change
1. physical change

[Assistant]
Dissolving fruit punch mix into water is a physical change. The fruit punch mix breaks into tiny pieces that are too small to see. But both the fruit punch mix and water are still made of the same type of matter as before the change.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
All solids, liquids, and gases are made of matter. Matter is made up of tiny particles that are always moving. The energy from the motion of these particles is called thermal energy.
Temperature measures how hot or cold matter is. If the particles in matter move faster, the temperature goes up. The matter now has both more thermal energy and a higher temperature.

Question:
Which object has the most thermal energy?

0. a 375-gram bath towel at a temperature of 4C
1. a 375-gram bath towel at a temperature of 20C
2. a 375-gram bath towel at a temperature of 25C

[Assistant]
All three bath towels have the same mass but different temperatures. Since the 25C towel is the hottest, it has the most thermal energy.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
Volume is a measurement of how much space something takes up.
There are many different units of volume. When you are using metric units, volume may be written in units of milliliters or liters.
There are 1,000 milliliters in 1 liter. So, 1 milliliter is much less than 1 liter.
A raindrop has a volume of about 20 milliliters, while a large soda bottle has a volume of 2 liters. The flask shown here measures volumes up to 500 milliliters.

Question:
What is the volume of a watering can?

0. 8 liters
1. 8 milliliters

[Assistant]
The better estimate for the volume of a watering can is 8 liters.
8 milliliters is too little.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
There are four kinds of sentences.
A declarative sentence is a statement and always ends with a period.
The nurse told Mr. Abrams to roll up his sleeve so that she could check his blood pressure.
An imperative sentence makes a request or a demand and usually ends with a period. If a demand shows strong feeling, it can end with an exclamation point.
For this assignment, use references to support your claims.
Don't drive so quickly in the construction zone!
An interrogative sentence asks a question and always ends with a question mark.
Given the recent critiques of her new strategic plan, do you think the CEO will reconsider the company's direction?
An exclamatory sentence is a statement that shows surprise or strong feeling. An exclamation always ends with an exclamation point.
I can't wait to travel through Europe this summer!

Question:
What kind of sentence is this?
When did Marie Curie win the Nobel Prize?

0. imperative
1. interrogative
2. declarative

[Assistant]
The sentence asks a question and ends with a question mark. It is an interrogative sentence.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
When you are using customary units, length may be written with units of inches, feet, yards, or miles.
There are 12 inches in 1 foot, and 3 feet in 1 yard. There are 5,280 feet in 1 mile.
A football is about 1 foot long. A football field is 100 yards long.

Question:
How long is a walk across Central Park in New York City?

0. 3 yards
1. 3 inches
2. 3 miles
3. 3 feet

[Assistant]
The best estimate for the length of a walk across Central Park in New York City is 3 miles.
3 inches, 3 feet, and 3 yards are all too short.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
Question:
Answer the riddle.
I can fly.
I am yellow and black.
I make honey.
What am I?

0. a bee
1. an ant

[Assistant]
A bee can fly.
A bee is yellow and black.
A bee makes honey.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
For example, think about the words eager and impatient. They both mean wanting something to happen, but they have different connotations.
Eager has a positive connotation. It is a nice word. An eager person is happy and excited.
Impatient has a negative connotation. It is not a nice word. An impatient person is often pushy and demanding.

Question:
Which phrase has a more negative connotation?

0. frown at someone
1. scowl at someone

[Assistant]
Scowl at someone has a more negative connotation. If you scowl at someone, you frown in a mean or angry way.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down from biological parents to their offspring through genes. Genes are pieces of hereditary material that contain the instructions that affect inherited traits. Offspring receive their genes, and therefore gain their inherited traits, from their biological parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment. Parents do not pass acquired traits down to their offspring.

Question:
What information supports the conclusion that Brenna acquired this trait?

0. When Brenna was young, her grandmother taught her how to cut chili peppers.
1. Brenna learned how to make chili from a recipe book.
2. Brenna's friends like to make chili with her.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
A force is a push or a pull that acts on an object. Every force has a direction and a magnitude, or strength. If two forces act on an object in opposite directions, the forces are called opposing forces.
When opposing forces have the same magnitude, they are balanced. If all the forces on an object are balanced, there is no net force on the object.
When opposing forces have different magnitudes, the forces are unbalanced. If any forces on an object are unbalanced, there is a net force on the object.

Question:
Assume all other forces on Carly are balanced. Which statement describes the forces on Carly?

0. The forces are balanced, so there is no net force on Carly.
1. The forces are unbalanced, so there is a net force on Carly.

[Assistant]
To determine if there is a net force on Carly, look at the forces:
Earth's gravity is pulling Carly down with a force of 600 N.
The seat of the cart is pushing Carly up with a force of 1,200 N.
The forces are in opposite directions, and the forces have different magnitudes: 600 N and 1,200 N. This means that the forces are unbalanced, so there is a net force on Carly.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
An allusion is a brief mention of something or someone well known, often from mythology, history, or literature. An allusion lets you reference ideas from an entire story in just a few words.
"I'd better get home before I turn into a pumpkin!" Lila remarked.
Here, Lila alludes to the fairy tale "Cinderella," in which Cinderella must leave the ball before the coach that brought her transforms into a pumpkin. The allusion shows that Lila must depart immediately.

Question:
What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below?
When I learned the details of Debbie's Faustian bargain, I was in disbelief.

0. literature
1. Roman mythology

[Assistant]
The source of the allusion Faustian bargain is literature.
In a play by Christopher Marlowe based on the legend of Faust, a man strikes a deal with the devil. Disregarding the long-term consequences of his actions, he sells his soul in exchange for power.
The allusion Faustian bargain means a compromise of one's values for personal gain.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
When you are using metric units, length can be written with units of millimeters, centimeters, meters, or kilometers. One meter contains 100 centimeters or 1,000 millimeters. So, 1 meter is larger than 1 centimeter, and 1 centimeter is larger than 1 millimeter.
The tip of the pencil shown here is only 1 millimeter wide, but the pencil is about 16 centimeters long.
A red fox is about 1 meter long. The Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia is about 1,000 meters, or 1 kilometer, in length.

Question:
How long is a tennis racket?

0. 70 meters
1. 70 centimeters
2. 70 millimeters
3. 70 kilometers

[Assistant]
The best estimate for the length of a tennis racket is 70 centimeters.
70 millimeters is too short. 70 meters and 70 kilometers are too long.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Mammals have hair or fur and feed their young milk.

Question:
Select the mammal.

0. hippopotamus
1. great white shark
2. arroyo toad
3. great crested newt

[Assistant]
An arroyo toad is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water.
Toads do not have teeth! They swallow their food whole.
A great crested newt is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water.
Some newts live in water. Other newts live on land but lay their eggs in water.
A great white shark is a fish. It lives underwater. It has fins, not limbs.
Great white sharks can live for up to 70 years.
A hippopotamus is a mammal. It has hair and feeds its young milk.
Hippopotamuses keep cool by lying in mud or water.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
All organisms have pieces of hereditary material called genes, which are passed from parents to offspring. Genes contain instructions for building the parts of an organism. An organism's genes affect its observable traits, including its appearance, its behavior, and which diseases it may have. Genes may have different alleles, or forms, that can cause different versions of a trait.
For example, flower color is a trait in pea plants. The gene for this trait has two possible alleles. Each allele is represented by an uppercase or lowercase letter. The allele F is for purple flowers, and the allele f is for white flowers. Each pea plant has two alleles for the flower color geneone allele inherited from each parent.
An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. So, a pea plant may have a genotype of FF, Ff, or ff for the flower color gene.
An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait, which depends on the organism's combination of alleles. A pea plant may have a phenotype of purple flowers or white flowers for the flower color trait.
Some traits, like flower color in pea plants, are controlled by a single gene. Most plants and animals have a genotype made up of two alleles for these traits. These two alleles determine whether an organism is homozygous or heterozygous for the gene.
An organism with two identical alleles for a gene is homozygous for that gene. A pea plant with the genotype FF or ff is homozygous for the flower color gene.
An organism with two different alleles for a gene is heterozygous for that gene. A pea plant with the genotype Ff is heterozygous for the flower color gene.
The types of alleles in an organism's genotype determine the organism's phenotype. Some alleles have types called dominant and recessive. These two types can cause different versions of a trait to appear as the organism's phenotype.
A dominant allele causes its version of the trait to appear even when the organism also has a recessive allele for the gene. In pea plants, the F allele, which causes purple flowers, is dominant over the f allele. A pea plant with at least one F allele will have the F allele's version of the flower color trait. So, a plant with the genotype FF or Ff will have purple flowers.
A recessive allele causes its version of the trait to appear only when the organism does not have any dominant alleles for the gene. In pea plants, the f allele, which causes white flowers, is recessive to the F allele. A pea plant with only f alleles will have the f allele's version of the flower color trait. So, a plant with the genotype ff will have white flowers.

Question:
Based on this information, what is Digby's phenotype for the fur color trait?

0. brown fur
1. black fur

[Assistant]
Digby's genotype for the fur color gene is ff. Digby's genotype of ff has only f alleles. The f allele is for brown fur. So, Digby's phenotype for the fur color trait must be brown fur.
To check this answer, consider whether Digby's alleles are dominant or recessive. The allele for brown fur (f) is recessive to the allele for black fur (F). This means F is a dominant allele, and f is a recessive allele.
Digby's genotype of ff has only recessive alleles. An organism with only recessive alleles for a gene will have the recessive allele's version of the trait. So, Digby's phenotype for the fur color trait must be brown fur.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down through families. Children gain these traits from their parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment.

Question:
What information supports the conclusion that Jon acquired this trait?

0. Jon learned to identify insects by reading many books about insects.
1. Jon likes to look at butterflies and beetles.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Reptiles have scaly, waterproof skin. Most reptiles live on land.

Question:
Select the reptile.

0. mandarinfish
1. bull shark
2. leaf-tailed gecko
3. eastern newt

[Assistant]
A leaf-tailed gecko is a reptile. It has scaly, waterproof skin.
Many geckos have special pads on their toes. The pads help them climb up plants and rocks.
A bull shark is a fish. It lives underwater. It has fins, not limbs.
Bull sharks can live in both fresh and salt water. They are found in rivers and in shallow parts of the ocean.
A mandarinfish is a fish. It lives underwater. It has fins, not limbs.
Mandarinfish often live near coral reefs. They eat small worms, snails, and fish eggs.
An eastern newt is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water.
Some newts live in water. Other newts live on land but lay their eggs in water.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
When you are using customary units, length may be written with units of inches, feet, yards, or miles.
There are 12 inches in 1 foot, and 3 feet in 1 yard. There are 5,280 feet in 1 mile.
A football is about 1 foot long. A football field is 100 yards long.

Question:
How long is a basketball court?

0. 32 miles
1. 32 feet
2. 32 yards
3. 32 inches

[Assistant]
The best estimate for the length of a basketball court is 32 yards.
32 inches and 32 feet are too short. 32 miles is too long.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
Figures of speech are words or phrases that use language in a nonliteral or unusual way. They can make writing more expressive.
Alliteration is the repetition of sounds at the beginning of nearby words.
What a lucky little lady you are!
An allusion is a brief reference to something or someone well known, often from history or literature.
"I'd better get home before I turn into a pumpkin!" Lila remarked.
An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood literally. Its meaning must be learned.
The assignment was a piece of cake.
A simile uses like or as to compare two things that are not actually alike.
The cat's fur was as dark as the night.
A metaphor compares two things that are not actually alike without using like or as.
The snow formed a blanket over the town.
Onomatopoeia involves using a word that expresses a sound.
The scrambled eggs hit the floor with a splat.
Personification is giving human characteristics to nonhuman things.
The trees danced in the wind.
A pun involves using a word or phrase in a humorous way that suggests more than one meaning.
A great new broom is sweeping the nation.
Verbal irony involves saying one thing but implying something very different. People often use verbal irony when they are being sarcastic.
Olivia seems thrilled that her car keeps breaking down.
Each breakdown is as enjoyable as a punch to the face.

Question:
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
Carson's room is as tidy as an overgrown garden.

0. verbal irony
1. pun

[Assistant]
The text uses verbal irony, which involves saying one thing but implying something very different.
As tidy as an overgrown garden shows verbal irony because an overgrown garden is not tidy.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
An object's speed tells you how fast the object is moving. Speed depends on both distance and time.
Distance tells you how far the object has moved. One unit used to measure distance is the kilometer.
Time tells you how long the object has spent moving. One unit used to measure time is the hour.
Think about objects moving for the same amount of time. The object that is moving the fastest will go the farthest distance in that time. It is moving at the highest speed.

Question:
Compare the motion of three speedboats. Which speedboat was moving at the highest speed?

0. a speedboat that moved 235kilometers east in 5hours
1. a speedboat that moved 390kilometers east in 5hours
2. a speedboat that moved 330kilometers south in 5hours

[Assistant]
Look at the distance each speedboat moved and the time it took to move that distance. The direction each speedboat moved does not affect its speed.
Notice that each speedboat moved for 5 hours. The speedboat that moved 390 kilometers moved the farthest distance in that time. So, that speedboat must have moved at the highest speed.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down through families. Children gain these traits from their parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment.

Question:
What information supports the conclusion that Joel acquired this trait?

0. Joel learned how to knit in an after school program.
1. Joel knits sweaters using cotton, wool, and other types of yarn.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
When writing research papers, you will often be asked to follow a particular style guide for your citations. One popular style guide is the Modern Language Association (MLA) Handbook.
Below are the basic formats for some common types of Works Cited entries. Consult the MLA Handbook for a complete list.
Books:
Format | Author(s). Book Title. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Medium of Publication.
Example | Austen, Jane. Pride and Prejudice. New York: Dover Publications, 1995. Print.
Essays, short stories, or poems in an anthology or book:
Format | Author(s). "Essay, Poem, or Short Story Title." Anthology or Book Title. Ed. Editor Name. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Page Number(s). Medium of Publication.
Example | James, Henry. "The Middle Years." The Oxford Book of American Short Stories. Ed. Joyce Carol Oates. Oxford: Oxford UP, 2013. 116-135. Print.
Magazine and newspaper articles:
Format | Author(s). "Article Title." Title of Magazine or Newspaper Date of Publication: Page(s). Medium of Publication.
Example | Hayes, David J., and James H. Stock. "The Real Cost of Coal." New York Times 24 Mar. 2015: n. pag. Web. 25 Mar. 2015.
Journal articles:
Format | Author(s). "Article Title." Title of Journal Volume.Issue (Year): Page(s). Medium of Publication.
Example | Gillette, Jane, et al. "Human Simulations of Vocabulary Learning." Cognition 73.2 (1999): 135-176. Print.
Web pages:
Format | Author(s). "Page Title." Name of Website. Publisher, Date of Publication. Medium of Publication. Date of Access.
Example | Gunn, Janelle P., and Lauren E. Owens. "How to Slash Sodium from Your Diet." Livestrong.com. Demand Media, 30 Mar. 2015. Web. 31 Mar. 2015.
Additional guidelines:
Author Names. The first author's name is written in last name, first name format (Smith, Jane). Additional author names are written in first name last name format (Smith, Jane, and John Doe). If there are more than three authors, the first author's name is followed by "et al.," which stands for and others (e.g., Smith, Jane, et al.).
Medium of Publication. Each entry must include information about what form the content was communicated in. The most common mediums are "Print" and "Web," but other possibilities include "Film," "E-mail," and "Lecture." Whenever the Medium of Publication is "Web," the date of access (the day, month, and year the webpage was viewed) must be listed directly after the Medium of Publication.
Editors and Translators. If a work has an editor or a translator, this information must be added to the Works Cited entry using the appropriate abbreviation. "Ed." stands for edited by. "Trans." stands for translated by.
Missing Information. If a work has no known author, the author section of the citation is simply left out. If a work has no available page numbers, the abbreviation "n. pag." is used instead. If a work has no available publication date, the abbreviation "n.d." is used instead. If a work has no available publisher or no available city of publication, the abbreviation "n.p." is used instead.

Question:
What does this Works Cited entry indicate about the cited work?
Jain, Nikhil. "The Ten Most Important Young Artists of the Year." Message to Zachary Gorski. 11 Feb. 2015. E-mail.

0. It is a web page.
1. It is an email.
2. It is a magazine article.

[Assistant]
Look closely at the Works Cited entry:
Jain, Nikhil. "The Ten Most Important Young Artists of the Year." Message to Zachary Gorski. 11 Feb. 2015. E-mail.
You can tell that the cited work is an email because "E-mail" is listed as the medium of publication.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
A clause is a group of words that contains both a subject and a predicate.
An independent clause is a complete thought that can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause (or subordinate clause) is not a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.
the oranges on our tree are ripe
The clause can stand alone. It is independent.
after we pick up Kevin from work
The clause cannot stand alone. It is dependent.
A simple sentence is made up of a single independent clause.
Ben and I spent all day relaxing by the pool.
Some simple sentences have introductory phrases, but the introductory phrase is part of the predicate.
In the winter, Ben usually wears his heavy coat.
Ben usually wears his heavy coat in the winter.
A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction such as and, but, or, or so.
We saw the flash of lightning, and seconds later we heard a rumble of thunder.
A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and a dependent clause. The dependent clause in a complex sentence usually begins with a subordinating conjunction or relative pronoun. Subordinating conjunctions include after, although, as, because, before, if, since, unless, until, when, and while. Relative pronouns include that, which, who, whom, or whose.
If she ever gets the chance, Terri would love to visit the Egyptian pyramids.
During his trip to Italy, Tony visited the Trevi Fountain, which is in Rome.
A compound-complex sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
After Samantha left work, she stopped at the bank, and then she went to the gym.
Sometimes a dependent clause in a complex or compound-complex sentence can interrupt an independent clause.
Orcas that are kept in captivity often have bent dorsal fins.

Question:
Which type of sentence is this?
Lorraine Hansberry wrote the widely acclaimed 1959 Broadway play A Raisin in the Sun, and her accomplishment opened the door for other African American playwrights.

0. compound
1. complex
2. simple
3. compound-complex

[Assistant]
The sentence is compound. It is made up of two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction and.
Lorraine Hansberry wrote the widely acclaimed 1959 Broadway play A Raisin in the Sun, and her accomplishment opened the door for other African American playwrights.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Scientists sort animals with similar traits into groups. This is called classification. Classification helps scientists learn about how animals live.
How do scientists classify animals? First, they make observations about an animal. Scientists observe the animal's traits, including its body parts and behavior. Then, scientists compare the animal's traits to other animals' traits. Scientists classify animals with similar traits into a group.

Question:
Select the one animal that has all of the reptile traits listed above.

0. Western rattlesnakes have scaly, waterproof skin. They can use their fangs to inject venom into their prey. Western rattlesnakes lay eggs with shells and are usually found in dry areas.
1. Thresher sharks hatch from eggs with no shells. They have a long tail and fins. They can use their tail to hit and stun their prey. Thresher sharks live in salt water.

[Assistant]
To decide if an animal is part of a group, look at the traits of the group.
Reptiles have the following traits:
They have scaly, waterproof skin.
They make eggs with shells.
Compare each animal's traits to the group's traits. Select the animal with traits similar to the group's traits.
A thresher shark has the following traits:
It has fins, not limbs.
It makes eggs with no shells.
A thresher shark does not have all of the traits of a reptile. A thresher shark is a fish.
A western rattlesnake has the following traits:
It has scaly, waterproof skin.
It makes eggs with shells.
A western rattlesnake has the traits of a reptile. A western rattlesnake is a reptile.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
A force is a push or a pull that acts on an object. Every force has a direction and a magnitude, or strength. If two forces act on an object in opposite directions, the forces are called opposing forces.
When opposing forces have the same magnitude, they are balanced. If all the forces on an object are balanced, there is no net force on the object.
When opposing forces have different magnitudes, the forces are unbalanced. If any forces on an object are unbalanced, there is a net force on the object.

Question:
Assume all other forces on Jim are balanced. Which statement describes the forces on Jim?

0. The forces are balanced, so there is no net force on Jim.
1. The forces are unbalanced, so there is a net force on Jim.

[Assistant]
To determine if there is a net force on Jim, look at the forces:
Earth's gravity is pulling Jim down with a force of 400 N.
The diving board is pushing Jim up with a force of 400 N.
The forces are in opposite directions, and the forces have the same magnitude: 400 N. This means that the forces are balanced, so there is no net force on Jim.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down from biological parents to their offspring through genes. Genes are pieces of hereditary material that contain the instructions that affect inherited traits. Offspring receive their genes, and therefore gain their inherited traits, from their biological parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment. Parents do not pass acquired traits down to their offspring.

Question:
What information supports the conclusion that Nicholas acquired this trait?

0. Nicholas's scar is on his left knee. His mother also has a scar on her left knee.
1. Nicholas's scar was caused by an accident. He cut his leg when he fell off his skateboard.
2. Nicholas's brother has scars on both of his knees.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
When you are using customary units, length may be written with units of inches, feet, yards, or miles.
There are 12 inches in 1 foot, and 3 feet in 1 yard. There are 5,280 feet in 1 mile.
A football is about 1 foot long. A football field is 100 yards long.

Question:
How long is an ice skate?

0. 14 yards
1. 14 miles
2. 14 inches
3. 14 feet

[Assistant]
The best estimate for the length of an ice skate is 14 inches.
14 feet, 14 yards, and 14 miles are all too long.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
Present tense verbs tell you about something that is happening now.
Most present-tense verbs are regular. They have no ending, or they end in -s or -es.
Two verbs are irregular in the present tense, to be and to have. You must remember their forms.
Past tense verbs tell you about something that has already happened.
Most past-tense verbs are regular. They end in -ed.
Some verbs are irregular in the past tense. You must remember their past-tense forms.
Future tense verbs tell you about something that is going to happen.
All future-tense verbs use the word will.
Present | Past | Future
walk, walks | walked | will walk
go, goes | went | will go

Question:
Which tense does the sentence use?
Uncle Brody will cook dinner for us.

0. future tense
1. past tense
2. present tense

[Assistant]
The sentence is in future tense. You can tell because it uses will before the main verb, cook. The verb tells you about something that is going to happen.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
Imagine being told that a pencil is 16 long. You might be thinking, 16 what? Is the pencil 16 centimeters long? 16 meters? 16 kilometers?
The number 16 on its own does not give you much information about the length of the pencil. That is because the units are missing.
Now look at the drawing of the pencil and the ruler. The ruler shows that the units are centimeters. So, the length of the pencil is 16 centimeters.
There are 100 centimeters in 1 meter. So, 1 centimeter is much shorter than 1 meter.
There are 1,000 meters in 1 kilometer. So, 1 meter is much shorter than 1 kilometer.

Question:
How long is a school bus?

0. 15 meters
1. 15 centimeters

[Assistant]
The better estimate for the length of a school bus is 15 meters.
15 centimeters is too short.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
A clause is a group of words that contains both a subject and a predicate.
An independent clause is a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause is not a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.
the oranges on our tree are ripe
The clause can stand alone. It is independent.
after we pick up Kevin from work
The clause cannot stand alone. It is dependent.
A simple sentence is made up of a single independent clause.
Ben and I spent all day relaxing by the pool.
Some simple sentences have introductory phrases, but the introductory phrase is part of the predicate.
In the winter, Ben usually wears his heavy coat.
Ben usually wears his heavy coat in the winter.
A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction such as and, but, or, or so.
We saw a flash of lightning, and seconds later we heard the rumble of thunder.
A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and a dependent clause. The dependent clause usually begins with a subordinating conjunction such as after, although, as, because, before, if, since, unless, until, when, or while.
If she ever gets the chance, Terri would love to visit the Egyptian pyramids.

Question:
Which is a compound sentence?

0. On the ferry to Ellis Island, Maggie took a photograph, and now it's sitting in a frame on her dresser at home.
1. According to many scholars, the 1798 publication of Lyrical Ballads by Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth began the romantic period in English literature.

[Assistant]
The second sentence is the compound sentence. It is made up of two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction and.
On the ferry to Ellis Island, Maggie took a photograph, and now it's sitting in a frame on her dresser at home.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Scientists sort animals with similar traits into groups. This is called classification. Classification helps scientists learn about how animals live.
How do scientists classify animals? First, they make observations about an animal. Scientists observe the animal's traits, including its body parts and behavior. Then, scientists compare the animal's traits to other animals' traits. Scientists classify animals with similar traits into a group.

Question:
Select the one animal that has all of the placental mammal traits listed above.

0. Japanese tree frog tadpoles hatch from eggs without shells. The tadpoles live underwater. After some time, they grow legs and crawl onto land. Adult Japanese tree frogs have moist, smooth green skin.
1. Orangutans live mostly in trees and have long, reddish hair. Orangutans give birth to live offspring.

[Assistant]
To decide if an animal is part of a group, look at the traits of the group.
Placental mammals have the following traits:
They give birth to live offspring.
They have fur or hair.
Compare each animal's traits to the group's traits. Select the animal with traits similar to the group's traits.
A Japanese tree frog has the following traits:
It spends part of its life in water and part on land.
It has moist skin.
It makes eggs with no shells.
A Japanese tree frog does not have all of the traits of a placental mammal. A Japanese tree frog is an amphibian.
An orangutan has the following traits:
It gives birth to live offspring.
An orangutan has the traits of a placental mammal. An orangutan is a placental mammal.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Rhyming words are words that end with the same sound.
The words tip and slip rhyme. They both end with the ip sound.
The words lake and make rhyme. They both end with the ake sound.
The words tip and lake don't rhyme. They end with different sounds.

Question:
Which word does not rhyme?

0. led
1. wed
2. seat

[Assistant]
The words led and wed rhyme. They both end with the ed sound.
The word seat does not rhyme. It ends with a different sound.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
Some animals have a backbone. The backbone is made of many bones in an animal's back. An animal's backbone helps connect the different parts of its body. In the drawings below, each animal's backbone is colored orange.
Other animals do not have a backbone. In fact, these animals don't have any bones! Some animals without backbones have a hard outer cover. Other animals have a soft body.

Question:
Select the animal that has a backbone.

0. gorilla
1. grasshopper

[Assistant]
A gorilla is a mammal. Like other mammals, a gorilla has a backbone.
A grasshopper is an insect. Like other insects, a grasshopper does not have a backbone. It has a hard outer cover.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
Volume is a measurement of how much space something takes up.
There are many different units of volume. When you are using metric units, volume may be written in units of milliliters or liters.
There are 1,000 milliliters in 1 liter. So, 1 milliliter is much less than 1 liter.
A raindrop has a volume of about 20 milliliters, while a large soda bottle has a volume of 2 liters. The flask shown here measures volumes up to 500 milliliters.

Question:
What is the volume of a kiddie pool?

0. 1,035 liters
1. 1,035 milliliters

[Assistant]
The better estimate for the volume of a kiddie pool is 1,035 liters.
1,035 milliliters is too little.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
Volume is a measurement of how much space something takes up.
There are many different units of volume. When you are using customary units, volume may be written in units of fluid ounces, cups, or gallons.
As the diagram shows, there are 8 fluid ounces in 1 cup and 16 cups in 1 gallon. So, 1 fluid ounce is less than 1 cup and much less than 1 gallon.
A glass of milk has a volume of about 8 fluid ounces, or 1 cup. A jug of milk has a volume of 1 gallon.

Question:
What is the volume of a washing machine?

0. 40 gallons
1. 40 fluid ounces
2. 40 cups

[Assistant]
The best estimate for the volume of a washing machine is 40 gallons.
40 fluid ounces and 40 cups are both too little.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Present tense verbs tell you about something that is happening now.
Most present-tense verbs are regular. They have no ending, or they end in -s or -es.
Two verbs are irregular in the present tense, to be and to have. You must remember their forms.
Past tense verbs tell you about something that has already happened.
Most past-tense verbs are regular. They end in -ed.
Some verbs are irregular in the past tense. You must remember their past-tense forms.
Future tense verbs tell you about something that is going to happen.
All future-tense verbs use the word will.
Present | Past | Future
walk, walks | walked | will walk
go, goes | went | will go

Question:
Which tense does the sentence use?
Mold will grow in a damp, dark place.

0. present tense
1. past tense
2. future tense

[Assistant]
The sentence is in future tense. You can tell because it uses will before the main verb, grow. The verb tells you about something that is going to happen.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
A letter starts with a greeting and ends with a closing. For each one, capitalize the first word and end with a comma. You should also capitalize proper nouns, such as Aunt Sue.
Dear Aunt Sue,
I'm glad you could come to my party, and
thank you for the birthday gift. I could not have
asked for a better one! Every time I see it, I think
of you.
With love,
Rory

Question:
Which greeting is correct for a letter?

0. Dear Jayce,
1. dear Jayce,

[Assistant]
The second greeting is correct:
Its first word is capitalized, and it ends with a comma. Jayce is capitalized because it is a proper noun.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
A fact is something that can be proved to be true.
The month of July has more days than the month of June.
This is a fact. It can be proved by looking at a calendar and counting the number of days in each month.
An opinion is something that a person believes, thinks, or feels. An opinion cannot be proved true.
July is a better month than June for camping.
This is an opinion. People may have different opinions about which month is "better" for camping.

Question:
Which sentence states a fact?

0. The Maya people believed that chocolate was the food of the gods.
1. The Maya people of Central America had some peculiar ideas about chocolate.

[Assistant]
The first sentence states a fact.
The Maya people believed that chocolate was the food of the gods.
It can be proved by looking in books about Mayan beliefs.
The second sentence states an opinion.
The Maya people of Central America had some peculiar ideas about chocolate.
Peculiar shows what a person believes, thinks, or feels. Another person might have a different opinion about what is peculiar.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
When you are using customary units, length may be written with units of inches, feet, yards, or miles.
There are 12 inches in 1 foot, and 3 feet in 1 yard. There are 5,280 feet in 1 mile.
A football is about 1 foot long. A football field is 100 yards long.

Question:
How long is a seesaw?

0. 3 feet
1. 3 miles
2. 3 inches
3. 3 yards

[Assistant]
The best estimate for the length of a seesaw is 3 yards.
3 inches and 3 feet are too short. 3 miles is too long.
Therefore my final answer is: 3


[User]
Rocks are made of minerals. Here are some properties of rocks:
They are solid.
They are formed in nature.
They are not made by living things.
They are not pure substances.

Question:
Select the one substance that is not a rock.

0. Granite is not a pure substance. It is not made by living things.
1. Syenite is a solid. It is formed in nature.
2. A marble is made by humans. It is not a pure substance.

[Assistant]
Compare the properties of each substance to the properties of rocks. Select the substance whose properties do not match those of rocks.
Syenite is a rock.
A marble is made by humans. But rocks are not made by living things.
So, a marble is not a rock.
Granite is a rock.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down from biological parents to their offspring through genes. Genes are pieces of hereditary material that contain the instructions that affect inherited traits. Offspring receive their genes, and therefore gain their inherited traits, from their biological parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment. Parents do not pass acquired traits down to their offspring.

Question:
What information supports the conclusion that Aubrey inherited this trait?

0. Aubrey's parents have dark skin. They passed down this trait to Aubrey.
1. Aubrey and her father both have dark hair.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Plants and animals are living things. Living things are called organisms.
Plants come in many shapes and sizes. Most plants grow in the ground. They might grow leaves, flowers, and fruit. Plants cannot move around on their own like animals can.
Animals also come in many shapes and sizes. Most animals can move around. Animals might run, swim, jump, or fly. Animals eat plants or other organisms for food.

Question:
Select the animal.

0. Pine trees have green leaves.
1. Alligators eat animals.

[Assistant]
An alligator is an animal. It eats other animals.
Alligators can live in ponds, rivers, marshes, and lakes.
A pine tree is a plant. It has green leaves.
Pine tree seeds grow in cones. Trees that grow cones are called conifers.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Everything you can buy is either a good or a service.
A good is something you can touch or hold in your hands. For example, a hammer is a good.
A service is a job you pay someone else to do. For example, cooking food in a restaurant is a service.

Question:
Is a carton of milk a good or a service?

0. a good
1. a service

[Assistant]
To decide whether a carton of milk is a good or a service, ask these questions:
Is a carton of milk something you can touch? Yes.
Is a carton of milk a job you might pay someone else to do? No.
So, a carton of milk is a good.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Figures of speech are words or phrases that use language in a nonliteral or unusual way. They can make writing more expressive.
Alliteration is the repetition of sounds at the beginning of nearby words.
What a lucky little lady you are!
An allusion is a brief reference to something or someone well known, often from history or literature.
"I'd better get home before I turn into a pumpkin!" Lila remarked.
An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood literally. Its meaning must be learned.
The assignment was a piece of cake.
A simile uses like or as to compare two things that are not actually alike.
The cat's fur was as dark as the night.
A metaphor compares two things that are not actually alike without using like or as.
The snow formed a blanket over the town.
Onomatopoeia involves using a word that expresses a sound.
The scrambled eggs hit the floor with a splat.
Personification is giving human characteristics to nonhuman things.
The trees danced in the wind.
A pun involves using a word or phrase in a humorous way that suggests more than one meaning.
A great new broom is sweeping the nation.
Verbal irony involves saying one thing but implying something very different. People often use verbal irony when they are being sarcastic.
Olivia seems thrilled that her car keeps breaking down.
Each breakdown is as enjoyable as a punch to the face.

Question:
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
The old wooden rocking chair that Layla brought home from the rummage sale was as comfortable as a bed of nails.

0. alliteration
1. verbal irony

[Assistant]
The text uses verbal irony, which involves saying one thing but implying something very different.
As comfortable as a bed of nails shows verbal irony because sitting on nails would not be comfortable.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Figures of speech are words or phrases that use language in a nonliteral or unusual way. They can make writing more expressive.
Verbal irony involves saying one thing but implying something very different. People often use verbal irony when they are being sarcastic.
Olivia seems thrilled that her car keeps breaking down.
Each breakdown is as enjoyable as a punch to the face.

Question:
What does the verbal irony in this text suggest?
According to Mr. Gruber's kids, his snoring is as quiet as a jackhammer.

0. The snoring is subtle.
1. The snoring is loud.

[Assistant]
The text uses verbal irony, which involves saying one thing but implying something very different.
As quiet as a jackhammer suggests that the snoring is loud. A jackhammer is not quiet, and neither is Mr. Gruber's snoring.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Chemical changes and physical changes are two common ways matter can change.
In a chemical change, the type of matter changes. The types of matter before and after a chemical change are always different.
Burning a piece of paper is a chemical change. When paper gets hot enough, it reacts with oxygen in the air and burns. The paper and oxygen change into ash and smoke.
In a physical change, the type of matter stays the same. The types of matter before and after a physical change are always the same.
Cutting a piece of paper is a physical change. The cut pieces are still made of paper.
A change of state is a type of physical change. For example, ice melting is a physical change. Ice and liquid water are made of the same type of matter: water.

Question:
Complete the sentence.
A copper statue turning green is a ().

0. physical change
1. chemical change

[Assistant]
A copper statue turning green is a chemical change. The copper reacts with oxygen in the air. This reaction forms a different type of matter called copper oxide. The copper oxide is green.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down through families. Children gain these traits from their parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment. Children do not inherit their parents' acquired traits.

Question:
Is the following trait inherited or acquired?
Max plays golf.

0. inherited
1. acquired

[Assistant]
People are not born knowing how to play golf. Instead, some people learn how to play golf. Playing the sport takes practice. So, playing golf is an acquired trait.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Informal writing is typically used in casual situations or when communicating with someone you know well. Informal language often expresses familiarity and tends to sound more like speech. It uses more conversational language, such as slang, idioms, abbreviations, imprecise language, and contractions.
Formal writing is typically used in academic and business writing or when writing directly to an authority figure. It tends to be more courteous and impersonal, avoiding overly familiar or conversational language.
Compare the following sentences.
Informal: Yeah, ostriches can't fly, but I think they're awesome.
More formal: Ostriches may be flightless, but they're remarkable runners.
Most formal: Though flightless, ostriches are remarkable runners.

Question:
Which graduation announcement is more formal?

0. Tanner Bennett is graduating, and we couldn't be more proud!
1. We are proud to announce the graduation of Tanner Bennett.

[Assistant]
The first graduation announcement is more formal. It uses more ceremonious language (proud to announce). The other graduation announcement uses more conversational language (we couldn't be more proud!).
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
A chemical change occurs when new substances are formed from existing substances. This process is called a chemical reaction.
In a chemical reaction, one or more substances change into one or more different substances. During the reaction, the atoms of the original substances are rearranged to form other substances.
The original substances in a chemical reaction are called reactants. These substances react, or go through a chemical change.
The substances that are formed in a chemical reaction are called products. These substances are produced by the chemical reaction.
So, in a chemical reaction, reactants go through a chemical change to form products.

Question:
Complete the sentence.
In this chemical reaction, sucrose is a ().

0. reactant
1. product

[Assistant]
Read the underlined text carefully. Look for information about what happens to sucrose in this chemical reaction.
Honeybees make honey from nectar that they collect from flowers. Nectar is a clear liquid that contains a sugar called sucrose. After a bee collects nectar from a flower, chemicals in the bee's body break down the sucrose into a mixture of fructose and glucose, two simpler sugars. The bee then deposits this mixture into a honeycomb and seals the honeycomb with wax.
The underlined text tells you that when sucrose breaks down, fructose and glucose are formed. When sucrose reacts, or goes through a chemical change, its atoms are rearranged to form fructose and glucose. Because sucrose reacts in this chemical reaction, sucrose is a reactant.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
Temperature can be written with units of degrees Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C). Use the list below to compare the two units.
212F | Water boils | 100C
98.6F | Body temperature | 37C
68F | Room temperature | 20C
32F | Water freezes | 0C

Question:
What is the temperature of the air on a cold, rainy day?

0. 40F
1. 40C

[Assistant]
The better estimate for the temperature of the air on a cold, rainy day is 40F.
40C is too hot.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Figures of speech are words or phrases that use language in a nonliteral or unusual way. They can make writing more expressive.
Anaphora is the repetition of the same word or words at the beginning of several phrases or clauses.
We are united. We are powerful. We are winners.
Antithesis involves contrasting opposing ideas within a parallel grammatical structure.
I want to help, not to hurt.
Apostrophe is a direct address to an absent person or a nonhuman entity.
Oh, little bird, what makes you sing so beautifully?
Assonance is the repetition of a vowel sound in a series of nearby words.
Try to light the fire.
Chiasmus is an expression in which the second half parallels the first but reverses the order of words.
Never let a fool kiss you or a kiss fool you.
A euphemism is a polite or indirect expression that is used to de-emphasize an unpleasant topic.
The head of Human Resources would never refer to firing people, only to laying them off.
Hyperbole is an obvious exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally.
I ate so much that I think I might explode!
An oxymoron is a joining of two seemingly contradictory terms.
Some reviewers are calling this book a new classic.
A paradox is a statement that might at first appear to be contradictory, but that may in fact contain some truth.
Always expect the unexpected.
Understatement involves deliberately representing something as less serious or important than it really is.
As you know, it can get a little cold in the Antarctic.

Question:
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
Good children listen to their parents. Great parents listen to their children.

0. chiasmus
1. assonance

[Assistant]
The text uses chiasmus, an expression in which the second half parallels the first but reverses the order of words.
The second sentence reverses the order of the words children and parents relative to the first sentence.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down through families. Children gain these traits from their parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment. Children do not inherit their parents' acquired traits.

Question:
Is the following trait inherited or acquired?
Jack knows how to type.

0. inherited
1. acquired

[Assistant]
People are not born knowing how to type. Instead, many people learn how to type. So, typing is an acquired trait.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Rocks are made of minerals. Here are some properties of rocks:
They are solid.
They are formed in nature.
They are not made by living things.
They are not pure substances.

Question:
Select the one substance that is not a rock.

0. Andesite is a solid. It is not a pure substance.
1. A skull is made by a living thing. It is not a pure substance.
2. Shale is formed in nature. It is not made by living things.

[Assistant]
Compare the properties of each substance to the properties of rocks. Select the substance whose properties do not match those of rocks.
A skull is made by a living thing. But rocks are not made by living things.
So, a skull is not a rock.
Andesite is a rock.
Shale is a rock.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
All living things need food and water. Water helps living things break down food and remove waste. Food gives living things energy. Living things use this energy to grow and change. All living things grow and change during their lives.
All living things sense changes in the world around them. Living things might sense changes by seeing, smelling, hearing, or feeling. Living things can respond to the changes they sense.

Question:
Select the living thing.

0. oleander tree
1. paper airplane

[Assistant]
An oleander tree is a living thing.
Oleander trees grow and respond to the world around them. They need food and water.
Oleander trees are plants. They make their own food using water, carbon dioxide, and energy from sunlight.
A paper airplane is not a living thing.
Paper airplanes do not have all of the traits of living things. They do not grow or respond to the world around them. They do not need food or water.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down through families. Children gain these traits from their parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment.

Question:
What information supports the conclusion that Scott inherited this trait?

0. Scott's parents have pale skin. They passed down this trait to Scott.
1. Scott and his father both have dark hair.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Present tense verbs tell you about something that is happening now.
Most present-tense verbs are regular. They have no ending, or they end in -s or -es.
Two verbs are irregular in the present tense, to be and to have. You must remember their forms.
Past tense verbs tell you about something that has already happened.
Most past-tense verbs are regular. They end in -ed.
Some verbs are irregular in the past tense. You must remember their past-tense forms.
Future tense verbs tell you about something that is going to happen.
All future-tense verbs use the word will.
Present | Past | Future
walk, walks | walked | will walk
go, goes | went | will go

Question:
Which tense does the sentence use?
Maggie parked her scooter in front of the store.

0. present tense
1. future tense
2. past tense

[Assistant]
The sentence is in past tense. You can tell because it uses a past-tense verb, parked. The verb ends in -ed and tells you about something that has already happened.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
Similes and metaphors are figures of speech that compare two things that are not actually alike.
A simile compares two things by saying that one is like the other. Similes often use the words like and as.
My sister runs like a cheetah.
The sister's running and a cheetah's running are compared using the word like.
A cheetah is known for running fast, so the simile means that the sister also runs fast.
The cat's fur was as dark as the night.
The cat's fur and the night are compared using the word as.
The night is dark, so the simile means that the cat's fur is also dark.
A metaphor compares two things by saying that one of them is the other. Unlike similes, metaphors don't use the word like or as.
The snow formed a blanket over the town.
The snow and a blanket are compared without the word like or as.
A blanket is a large piece of cloth that completely covers a bed. The metaphor makes the reader imagine that the snow becomes a blanket, covering the town completely.
Using similes and metaphors in your writing can help you create an interesting picture for the reader.

Question:
Does the sentence use a simile or a metaphor?
Erin went down the slide face-first, like a penguin.

0. metaphor
1. simile

[Assistant]
Erin went down the slide face-first, like a penguin.
The words Erin and penguin are compared using the word like. So, the sentence uses a simile.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Chemical changes and physical changes are two ways matter can change.
In a chemical change, the type of matter changes.
Burning a piece of paper is a chemical change. The paper changes into ash and smoke.
In a physical change, the type of matter stays the same.
Cutting a piece of paper is a physical change. The cut pieces are still made of paper.
Ice melting is also a physical change. When ice melts, it changes from a solid to a liquid. But both ice and liquid water are made of the same type of matter: water! This kind of change is called a change of state.

Question:
Complete the sentence.
Breaking a piece of glass is a ().

0. physical change
1. chemical change

[Assistant]
Breaking a piece of glass is a physical change. The glass gets broken into pieces. But each piece is still made of the same type of matter.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Question:
Answer the riddle.
You may hear me at school.
You may see me on a bike.
I make a ringing noise.
What am I?

0. a bell
1. a song

[Assistant]
You may hear a bell at school.
You may see a bell on a bike.
A bell makes a ringing noise.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
For example, think about the words eager and impatient. They both mean wanting something to happen, but they have different connotations.
Eager has a positive connotation. It is a nice word. An eager person is happy and excited.
Impatient has a negative connotation. It is not a nice word. An impatient person is often pushy and demanding.

Question:
Which phrase has a more negative connotation?

0. an animal
1. a beast

[Assistant]
A beast has a more negative connotation. A beast is a dangerous wild animal.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Words change in meaning when speakers begin using them in new ways. For example, the word peruse once only meant to examine in detail, but it's now also commonly used to mean to look through in a casual manner.
When a word changes in meaning, its correct usage is often debated. Although a newer sense of the word may be more commonly used, many people consider a word's traditional definition to be the correct usage. Being able to distinguish the different uses of a word can help you use it appropriately for different audiences.
Britney perused her notes, carefully preparing for her exam.
The traditional usage above is considered more standard.
David perused the magazine, absentmindedly flipping through the pages.
The nontraditional usage above is now commonly used, but traditional style guides generally advise against it.

Question:
Which text uses the word nauseous in its traditional sense?

0. Everyone seemed to enjoy the magnolia-scented candle, but it made Jake feel rather nauseous.
1. Everyone seemed to enjoy the magnolia-scented candle, but Jake found the smell rather nauseous.

[Assistant]
The second text uses nauseous in its traditional sense: causing disgust or nausea.
Everyone seemed to enjoy the magnolia-scented candle, but Jake found the smell rather nauseous.
The first text uses nauseous in its nontraditional sense: feeling disgusted or nauseated.
Everyone seemed to enjoy the magnolia-scented candle, but it made Jake feel rather nauseous.
Most style guides recommend to use the traditional sense of the word nauseous because it is considered more standard.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Present tense verbs tell you about something that is happening now.
Most present-tense verbs are regular. They have no ending, or they end in -s or -es.
Two verbs are irregular in the present tense, to be and to have. You must remember their forms.
Past tense verbs tell you about something that has already happened.
Most past-tense verbs are regular. They end in -ed.
Some verbs are irregular in the past tense. You must remember their past-tense forms.
Future tense verbs tell you about something that is going to happen.
All future-tense verbs use the word will.
Present | Past | Future
walk, walks | walked | will walk
go, goes | went | will go

Question:
Which tense does the sentence use?
Mr. Griffith signed his name on the letter.

0. past tense
1. present tense
2. future tense

[Assistant]
The sentence is in past tense. You can tell because it uses a past-tense verb, signed. The verb ends in -ed and tells you about something that has already happened.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
When writing, make sure to avoid vague pronoun references. A vague pronoun reference occurs when a pronoun could refer to more than one possible antecedent.
When Lisa and Kim finally landed, she breathed a sigh of relief.
The pronoun she could refer to either Lisa or Kim, so the meaning of the sentence is unclear.
Vague pronoun references can be corrected in one of two ways:
1. Replace the pronoun with its correct antecedent:
When Lisa and Kim finally landed, Lisa breathed a sigh of relief.
2. Rewrite the sentence:
Lisa breathed a sigh of relief when she and Kim finally landed.
A vague pronoun reference also occurs when they, them, their, theirs, it, or its is used without its antecedent.
They say that this nail polish dries in less than five minutes.
The pronoun they is used without its antecedent, so the meaning of the sentence is unclear.
This problem can be fixed by replacing the pronoun with its missing antecedent.
The advertisements say that this nail polish dries in less than five minutes.

Question:
Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference?

0. Tom, did you ask the nurses if the flu vaccination is available yet?
1. Tom, did you ask them if the flu vaccination is available yet?

[Assistant]
The first answer choice contains a vague pronoun reference. The pronoun them is used without its antecedent.
The second answer choice shows a possible correction for the vague pronoun reference. Them has been replaced with the nurses.
Tom, did you ask the nurses if the flu vaccination is available yet?
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Figures of speech are words or phrases that use language in a nonliteral or unusual way. They can make writing more expressive.
Alliteration is the repetition of sounds at the beginning of nearby words.
What a lucky little lady you are!
An allusion is a brief reference to something or someone well known, often from history or literature.
"I'd better get home before I turn into a pumpkin!" Lila remarked.
An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood literally. Its meaning must be learned.
The assignment was a piece of cake.
A simile uses like or as to compare two things that are not actually alike.
The cat's fur was as dark as the night.
A metaphor compares two things that are not actually alike without using like or as.
The snow formed a blanket over the town.
Onomatopoeia involves using a word that expresses a sound.
The scrambled eggs hit the floor with a splat.
Personification is giving human characteristics to nonhuman things.
The trees danced in the wind.
A pun involves using a word or phrase in a humorous way that suggests more than one meaning.
A great new broom is sweeping the nation.
Verbal irony involves saying one thing but implying something very different. People often use verbal irony when they are being sarcastic.
Olivia seems thrilled that her car keeps breaking down.
Each breakdown is as enjoyable as a punch to the face.

Question:
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
Darell's room is as tidy as an overgrown garden.

0. pun
1. verbal irony

[Assistant]
The text uses verbal irony, which involves saying one thing but implying something very different.
As tidy as an overgrown garden shows verbal irony because an overgrown garden is not tidy.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Present tense verbs tell you about something that is happening now.
Most present-tense verbs are regular. They have no ending, or they end in -s or -es.
Two verbs are irregular in the present tense, to be and to have. You must remember their forms.
Past tense verbs tell you about something that has already happened.
Most past-tense verbs are regular. They end in -ed.
Some verbs are irregular in the past tense. You must remember their past-tense forms.
Future tense verbs tell you about something that is going to happen.
All future-tense verbs use the word will.
Present | Past | Future
walk, walks | walked | will walk
go, goes | went | will go

Question:
Which tense does the sentence use?
The herd of wild horses will travel together.

0. future tense
1. present tense
2. past tense

[Assistant]
The sentence is in future tense. You can tell because it uses will before the main verb, travel. The verb tells you about something that is going to happen.
Therefore my final answer is: 0