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Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference? | [
"The Chens' car has a dent in the bumper, but otherwise their car looks just like the Duncans'.",
"The Chens' car looks just like the Duncans', but theirs has a dent in the bumper."
] | B |
What information supports the conclusion that Haley acquired this trait? | [
"When Haley was young, her grandmother taught her how to cut chili peppers.",
"Haley learned how to make chili from a recipe book.",
"Haley's friends like to make chili with her."
] | B |
What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below?
The economist had been quietly publishing articles about the future of the housing market like a dutiful Cassandra. | [
"Greek mythology",
"a poem"
] | A |
What does this Works Cited entry indicate about the cited work?
Blake, William. The Complete Poetry and Prose of William Blake. Ed. David V. Erdman. New York: Anchor, 1988. Print. | [
"It is a short story.",
"It is a book.",
"It is a poem."
] | B |
How long does it take to see all the animals at the zoo? | [
"3 minutes",
"3 hours"
] | B |
Based on this information, what is Fido's phenotype for the fur length trait? | [
"ff",
"long fur"
] | B |
Which stick of butter has less thermal energy? | [
"the hotter stick of butter",
"the colder stick of butter"
] | B |
What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below?
"Michael's personality is very Jekyll and Hyde," Carrie told her brother. | [
"literature",
"U.S. history"
] | A |
What do these two changes have in common?
a log decomposing in the woods
an old sandwich rotting in a trashcan | [
"Both are caused by heating.",
"Both are caused by cooling.",
"Both are chemical changes.",
"Both are only physical changes."
] | C |
How long is a parking space? | [
"22 inches",
"22 miles",
"22 feet",
"22 yards"
] | C |
Which correctly shows the title of a short story? | [
"\"The Story of a Mother\"",
"\"The story of a mother\""
] | A |
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
Jackie insisted that her dog wasn't fat; she said that he was merely well-fed. | [
"paradox",
"euphemism"
] | B |
Complete the sentence.
In this chemical reaction, hydrogen is a (). | [
"reactant",
"product"
] | B |
What information supports the conclusion that Steven acquired this trait? | [
"Steven's scar was caused by an accident. He cut his arm when he fell off his bicycle.",
"Some scars fade more quickly than others."
] | A |
What information supports the conclusion that Mabel inherited this trait? | [
"Mabel and her mother both have short hair.",
"Mabel's parents were born with wavy hair. They passed down this trait to Mabel."
] | B |
Which sentence states a fact? | [
"Katharine Graham deserved to win a Pulitzer Prize in 1998.",
"Katharine Graham was the first female CEO of a Fortune 500 company."
] | B |
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
Everything in this room is eatable, even I'm eatable! But that is called cannibalism, my dear children, and is in fact frowned upon in most societies.
—Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | [
"understatement",
"apostrophe"
] | A |
Which is a compound sentence? | [
"Brenna and her sisters drew a map of the United States and hung it on the wall.",
"This loaf of bread is almost stale, but we can make it into bread crumbs for the meatballs."
] | B |
Which type of sentence is this?
Leonardo da Vinci, who was a renowned painter and sculptor, was also an inventor and scientist. | [
"compound",
"simple",
"compound-complex",
"complex"
] | D |
Based on this information, what is Marlin's phenotype for the eye color trait? | [
"black eyes",
"ee"
] | A |
Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
tender - torn | [
"thankful",
"tray"
] | A |
Assume all other forces on Megan are balanced. Which statement describes the forces on Megan? | [
"The forces are unbalanced, so there is a net force on Megan.",
"The forces are balanced, so there is no net force on Megan."
] | A |
How long is a long-distance running race? | [
"24 meters",
"24 kilometers",
"24 centimeters",
"24 millimeters"
] | B |
Which text uses the word terribly in its traditional sense? | [
"Wesley shivered as he gazed at the terribly steep, snowy slope. After calming his nerves, he began his descent.",
"Wesley shivered terribly as he gazed at the snow-clad slope. After calming his nerves, he began his descent."
] | B |
Which correctly shows the title of a movie? | [
"***A Kiss for Cinderella***",
"\"A Kiss for Cinderella\""
] | A |
What does the verbal irony in this text suggest?
"This salsa could use a little more spice," Vijay said as he gulped down water and wiped tears from his eyes. | [
"The salsa was tasteless.",
"The salsa was too spicy."
] | B |
Is the following trait inherited or acquired?
Jason can ride a motorcycle. | [
"inherited",
"acquired"
] | B |
Assume all other forces on Martin are balanced. Which statement describes the forces on Martin? | [
"The forces are balanced, so there is no net force on Martin.",
"The forces are unbalanced, so there is a net force on Martin."
] | A |
Suppose Isabelle decides to bake bran muffins. Which result would be a cost? | [
"Isabelle will get to eat more muffins. She can make more bran muffins than chocolate muffins.",
"Isabelle will give up the chance to eat chocolate muffins. She thinks chocolate muffins are tastier than bran muffins."
] | B |
According to Newton's third law, what other force must be happening? | [
"The door is pushing on Kinsley's hand.",
"The door is pulling on Kinsley's hand."
] | A |
Suppose Meg decides to plant the magnolia tree. Which result would be a cost? | [
"Meg will get to look at the magnolia tree. She thinks it will look more beautiful than the hydrangeas would have looked.",
"The magnolia tree will use up more space than the hydrangeas would have used up."
] | B |
Which correctly shows the title of a song? | [
"\"Black or White\"",
"Black or White"
] | A |
Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference? | [
"Does the university directory list contact information for the head of the English department?",
"Does it list contact information for the head of the English department?"
] | B |
Which tense does the sentence use?
Akiko teaches Audrey about customs in Japan. | [
"past tense",
"present tense",
"future tense"
] | B |
How long is the Mississippi River? | [
"2,300 yards",
"2,300 feet",
"2,300 inches",
"2,300 miles"
] | D |
The city of Fairview has been one of the world's biggest makers of cough drops for many years. But last month, Fairview's cough drop factories were destroyed by floods. What will probably happen to the overall supply of cough drops? | [
"The supply will probably go up.",
"The supply will probably go down."
] | B |
Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
harness - hotel | [
"himself",
"hurdle"
] | A |
How long does it take to sing the ABC song? | [
"26 seconds",
"26 minutes"
] | A |
Based on this information, what is Peanut's phenotype for the fur color trait? | [
"brown fur",
"ff"
] | A |
Would you find the word impolite on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
ice - intense | [
"no",
"yes"
] | B |
Which type of sentence is this?
Kathleen is a competitive horseback rider, and she will be competing in the next World Equestrian Games, which are held every four years. | [
"simple",
"compound",
"compound-complex",
"complex"
] | C |
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
Emilio returned to the parking lot to find his car somewhat destroyed. Apparently someone had crashed into it while he was working and had broken the entire front windshield. | [
"oxymoron",
"euphemism"
] | A |
Which is a compound sentence? | [
"The sun came out, and the clouds in the sky disappeared.",
"Later the sailors will wash the deck of the ship."
] | A |
Using only these supplies, which question can Michelle investigate with an experiment? | [
"Will eight ounces of carbonated water or eight ounces of tap water get warmer when placed in a jar in the sun?",
"When placed in the sun, will eight ounces of water in a glass jar or eight ounces of water in a plastic cup get warmer?",
"When placed in the sun, will eight ounces of water in a closed jar or eigh... | C |
Select the animal. | [
"Catfish swim underwater.",
"Oleander trees can grow colorful flowers."
] | A |
The mom and dad push the strollers at the same speed. Which stroller is pushed with a larger force? | [
"a stroller with kid that weighs 28 pounds",
"a stroller with kid that weighs 22 pounds"
] | A |
Compare the motion of three cars. Which car was moving at the lowest speed? | [
"a car that moved 655miles east in 10hours",
"a car that moved 400miles north in 10hours",
"a car that moved 435miles west in 10hours"
] | B |
What information supports the conclusion that Ling acquired this trait? | [
"Ling's scar is on her right elbow. Her father also has a scar on his right elbow.",
"Ling's sister has a bruise from falling on her elbow.",
"Ling's scar was caused by an accident. She cut her arm when she fell off her bicycle."
] | C |
How long is an adult great white shark? | [
"6 inches",
"6 feet",
"6 yards"
] | C |
What information supports the conclusion that Melissa inherited this trait? | [
"Melissa and her mother both have short hair.",
"Melissa's parents were born with wavy hair. They passed down this trait to Melissa."
] | B |
Select the one animal that has all of the reptile traits listed above. | [
"Bengal tigers are one of the world's largest living cats. They have black, white, and orange fur. Female Bengal tigers feed their offspring milk. Male Bengal tigers can be almost twice as large as females!",
"Coral snakes hatch from eggs with shells. They spend most of their time underground or hiding under leav... | B |
Does this passage describe the weather or the climate?
Southern California usually gets strong winds in the fall and winter. People call them Santa Ana winds. | [
"weather",
"climate"
] | B |
What do these two changes have in common?
chicken cooking in an oven
making paper from wood | [
"Both are only physical changes.",
"Both are caused by cooling.",
"Both are caused by heating.",
"Both are chemical changes."
] | D |
What is the mass of an apple? | [
"110 kilograms",
"110 grams"
] | B |
Which closing is correct for a letter? | [
"See You Soon,\nGabby",
"See you soon,\nGabby"
] | B |
Would you find the word blouse on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
board - bundle | [
"yes",
"no"
] | B |
Which phrase has a more positive connotation? | [
"an inquisitive person",
"a nosy person"
] | A |
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
After Wanda cooked and served a scrumptious dinner, Dad boasted that she is the Julia Child of our family. | [
"allusion",
"simile"
] | A |
Does this passage describe the weather or the climate?
The dry season in Emmett's hometown usually lasts from November to May. | [
"weather",
"climate"
] | B |
Based on this information, what is this plant's phenotype for the fruit color trait? | [
"yellow fruit",
"red fruit"
] | B |
Which sentence is more formal? | [
"There are some things that Ms. Stevenson wants to bring up at the next city council meeting.",
"Ms. Stevenson has several important proposals to discuss at the next city council meeting."
] | B |
What is the mass of a skateboard? | [
"3 kilograms",
"3 grams"
] | A |
Many people around the world celebrate the new year on January 1. But many other people celebrate the new year on different days. Why? | [
"They use different calendars.",
"They want to celebrate during summer.",
"They are confused about what day it is.",
"They think celebrating on January 1 is bad luck."
] | A |
Which sentence states a fact? | [
"Written by E. B. White, Charlotte's Web was first printed in 1952.",
"The book Charlotte's Web has an unhappy ending."
] | A |
Select the temperature shown by this thermometer. | [
"105°F",
"120°F",
"95°F"
] | A |
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
Lexi, please stay away from the ocean. You shouldn't go in the water until you know how to swim. | [
"oxymoron",
"paradox"
] | B |
Use the evidence in the text to select the photosynthetic organism. | [
"Aloe ferox plants have thick, spiny leaves and red flowers. These plants make sugars from carbon dioxide and water. The plants get the energy they need to live from these sugars.",
"Stinging nettle slug caterpillars are covered in sharp spines that protect them from predators. These caterpillars get the energy t... | A |
Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference? | [
"Mrs. Harper told her assistant to book a flight to Cedarburg immediately.",
"Mrs. Harper informed her assistant that she had to book a flight to Seoul immediately."
] | B |
Which tense does the sentence use?
Dad will love your surprise gift! | [
"future tense",
"present tense",
"past tense"
] | A |
By 1860, there were almost four million enslaved African American people in the United States. What is an enslaved person? | [
"a person who is a criminal",
"a person who is drafted into the army",
"a person who is owned by someone else",
"a person who works for someone else for 4 to 7 years"
] | C |
Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference? | [
"Before Ken decided on a double major in history and Russian literature, he talked to academic advisers about the requirements for each major.",
"Before Ken decided on a double major in history and Russian literature, he talked to them about the requirements for each major."
] | B |
Which logical fallacy is used in the text?
I used to love this TV show, but then I found out that Shane likes it, too. So I changed my opinion—if someone like Shane likes a show, it can't be as good as I thought! | [
"straw man: a misrepresentation of an opponent's position that makes it easier to argue against",
"guilt by association: a negative association intended to discredit someone or something",
"slippery slope fallacy: the false assumption that a small first step will lead to extreme consequences"
] | B |
Select the mammal. | [
"cane toad",
"red-headed poison frog",
"parrotfish",
"bottlenose dolphin"
] | D |
Suppose Wanda decides to get the rainbow sherbet ice cream. Which result would be a cost? | [
"Wanda will give up the chance to eat the peach ice cream. She likes this flavor more than rainbow sherbet.",
"Wanda will get a free waffle cone. She will enjoy the waffle cone."
] | A |
Using only these supplies, which question can Billy investigate with an experiment? | [
"Does vinegar separate faster when stirred together with olive oil or with coconut oil?",
"Does vegetable oil separate faster when stirred together with vinegar or with water?",
"Does vegetable oil separate faster when stirred together with cold water or with hot water?"
] | B |
Which correctly shows the title of a magazine? | [
"\"Art of the West\"",
"***Art of the West***"
] | B |
Is the following trait inherited or acquired?
Alexa has naturally red hair. | [
"acquired",
"inherited"
] | B |
Complete the sentence.
A seedling is (). | [
"a young plant",
"a plant that makes seeds",
"a part of a seed"
] | A |
What information supports the conclusion that Wendy acquired this trait? | [
"Wendy learned to identify insects by reading many books about insects.",
"Wendy likes to look at butterflies and beetles."
] | A |
Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference? | [
"After discussing the new research methods with Annie, Susan decided to try some of them out.",
"After Susan discussed the new research methods with Annie, she decided to try some of them out."
] | B |
What information supports the conclusion that Polly acquired this trait? | [
"Polly is most interested in human biology.",
"Polly learned biology by reading, observing, and experimenting."
] | B |
Based on this information, what is this fly's phenotype for the antenna type trait? | [
"normal antennae",
"mutated antennae"
] | A |
Which type of sentence is this?
As Colton sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him. | [
"simple",
"complex",
"compound-complex",
"compound"
] | B |
Suppose Charlotte decides to go on the roller coaster. Which result would be a cost? | [
"Charlotte will give up the chance to go on the flying bobsled. She would have had more fun on that ride.",
"Charlotte will save some ride tickets. She needs fewer tickets to go on the roller coaster than on the flying bobsled."
] | A |
How long is a paper clip? | [
"25 kilometers",
"25 meters",
"25 millimeters"
] | C |
What is the mass of a small candy bar? | [
"60 kilograms",
"60 grams"
] | B |
What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below?
Vince's remark about your new car is clearly a case of sour grapes. | [
"a fable",
"Greek mythology"
] | A |
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
I must have eaten too much of Antonio's homemade chili, because now I'm so full I could explode! | [
"hyperbole",
"paradox"
] | A |
Which tense does the sentence use?
Ian will pitch the ball quickly. | [
"future tense",
"present tense",
"past tense"
] | A |
Based on this information, what is Lyla's genotype for the coat pattern gene? | [
"aa",
"a black coat"
] | A |
What does the idiom in this text suggest?
Mr. and Mrs. Erickson usually see eye to eye, but not when it comes to the controversial mayoral race. | [
"Mr. and Mrs. Erickson usually agree.",
"Mr. and Mrs. Erickson are not politically active."
] | A |
Select the place that doesn't belong. | [
"moon",
"den",
"nest",
"hive"
] | A |
Which is a run-on sentence? | [
"All fish use gills for breathing underwater.",
"Grandpa teaches us how to play the fiddle it isn't easy."
] | B |
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
The metal platter landed with a great clang, spraying bits of food across the kitchen floor and cabinets. | [
"verbal irony",
"onomatopoeia"
] | B |
Is the following trait inherited or acquired?
Doug has a scar on his left leg. | [
"inherited",
"acquired"
] | B |
Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference? | [
"The jeweler carefully polished the ring once he had removed the precious gemstone from it.",
"After the jeweler removed the precious gemstone from the ring, he carefully polished it."
] | B |
Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference? | [
"Mike accidentally bumped into the waiter, and food splattered all over his shirt.",
"Mike accidentally bumped into the waiter, and food splattered all over Mike's shirt."
] | A |
What is the mass of a dinner fork? | [
"85 kilograms",
"85 grams"
] | B |
Which sentence is more formal? | [
"Andrew Carnegie made tons of dough when he sold his steel company to John Pierpont Morgan in 1901.",
"Andrew Carnegie became one of the world's richest men after selling his steel company to John Pierpont Morgan in 1901."
] | B |
How long does it take to do ten jumping jacks? | [
"21 minutes",
"21 seconds"
] | B |
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