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What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below?
Will's research on nineteenth-century philosophers led him down the rabbit hole. | [
"the Bible",
"literature"
] | B |
What kind of sentence is this?
How many articles did Oliver write before his publisher offered him a book contract? | [
"exclamatory",
"imperative",
"interrogative"
] | C |
Select the plant. | [
"Bumble bees drink nectar from flowers.",
"Pumpkin vines have large flat leaves."
] | B |
What is the mass of a small candy bar? | [
"1 ton",
"1 pound",
"1 ounce"
] | C |
The trucks begin to move at the same speed. Which truck needs a larger force to start moving? | [
"a mail truck carrying 500 pounds of mail",
"a mail truck carrying 350 pounds of mail"
] | A |
Which sentence uses a simile? | [
"Mr. Dotson's legs were as long as sunflower stalks.",
"Mr. Dotson's long legs were sunflower stalks."
] | A |
Select the vertebrate. | [
"giraffe",
"saturn butterfly"
] | A |
Which logical fallacy is used in the text?
Did you really vote for Samir as class treasurer? Didn't you hear that his uncle was imprisoned for embezzling $1.5 million? | [
"guilt by association: a negative association intended to discredit someone or something",
"appeal to nature: the assumption that natural things are always good"
] | A |
How long is a soccer field? | [
"105 meters",
"105 centimeters",
"105 kilometers"
] | A |
Which tense does the sentence use?
Ben carefully spelled the word aloud. | [
"past tense",
"present tense",
"future tense"
] | A |
What do these two changes have in common?
burning a marshmallow over a campfire
boiling an egg | [
"Both are only physical changes.",
"Both are caused by cooling.",
"Both are caused by heating."
] | C |
What information supports the conclusion that Brandon inherited this trait? | [
"Brandon's mother cuts his hair every month.",
"Brandon's parents have blond hair. They passed down this trait to Brandon."
] | B |
What can seeds look like? | [
"Seeds can come in many shapes, colors, and sizes.",
"Seeds are always round and black.",
"Seeds are always small and flat."
] | A |
What is the mass of a news magazine? | [
"10 pounds",
"10 ounces",
"10 tons"
] | B |
Which change better matches the sentence?
Pieces of rock and soil are washed away by water. | [
"erosion",
"earthquake"
] | A |
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
If you're going to become true dodgeballers, then you've got to learn the five d's of dodgeball: dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge!
—Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story | [
"alliteration",
"metaphor"
] | A |
What does the verbal irony in this text suggest?
"This is the best day of my life," Mr. Mercado mumbled after his car broke down on the way to an important job interview. | [
"Mr. Mercado was having a bad day.",
"Mr. Mercado was already running late."
] | A |
Is there a surplus or a shortage of stuffed elephants? | [
"shortage",
"surplus"
] | A |
Would you find the word hickory on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
head - hurry | [
"no",
"yes"
] | B |
What information supports the conclusion that Santiago inherited this trait? | [
"Santiago wears glasses and so do his sisters.",
"Santiago's biological father wears contacts in his hazel eyes.",
"Santiago's friend also has hazel eyes."
] | B |
Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
hail - hound | [
"hind",
"hunger"
] | A |
What does the verbal irony in this text suggest?
After a jog around the block, Katie collapsed on the couch and declared with a wheeze, "Well, I'm ready to run a marathon." | [
"Katie was out of shape.",
"Katie felt full of energy."
] | A |
What is the volume of a water balloon? | [
"600 liters",
"600 milliliters"
] | B |
Which tense does the sentence use?
Lily will print her name with care. | [
"present tense",
"future tense",
"past tense"
] | B |
Which logical fallacy is used in the text?
You may be impressed by Senator Carter's work with low-income communities, but the fact remains that he graduated from an elite university. He couldn't possibly empathize with low-income constituents. | [
"guilt by association: a negative association intended to discredit someone or something",
"appeal to nature: the assumption that natural things are always good",
"straw man: a misrepresentation of an opponent's position that makes it easier to argue against"
] | A |
What is the mass of a vacuum cleaner? | [
"7 grams",
"7 kilograms"
] | B |
Which closing is correct for a letter? | [
"Best wishes,\nCarmen",
"best wishes,\nCarmen"
] | A |
Last year, 50,000 people lived in the city of Westford. But since then, 8,000 people have moved away. What probably happened to the overall supply of houses for sale in Westford? | [
"The supply probably went down.",
"The supply probably went up."
] | B |
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
Reba, please stay away from the ocean. You shouldn't go in the water until you know how to swim. | [
"euphemism",
"paradox"
] | B |
Which change best matches the sentence?
Water builds up in a city after heavy rain. | [
"flood",
"wildfire",
"earthquake"
] | A |
Which logical fallacy is used in the text?
Everyone I know is making fruit smoothies for quick, portable meals, so smoothies must be really good for you. | [
"hasty generalization: a very broad claim based on very little evidence",
"bandwagon fallacy: the assumption that the popular choice is automatically correct"
] | B |
Based on this information, what is this plant's phenotype for the pod color trait? | [
"yellow pods",
"green pods"
] | A |
Based on this information, what is this rainbow trout's phenotype for the body color trait? | [
"a greenish-brown body",
"Bb"
] | A |
What information supports the conclusion that Henry acquired this trait? | [
"Henry's sister taught him how to do tricks with a jump rope.",
"Henry won a competition at his school with his jump rope tricks.",
"Henry has three jump ropes, each made of a different material."
] | A |
The city of Lexington has been one of the world's biggest makers of cough drops for many years. But last month, Lexington's cough drop factories were destroyed by floods. What will probably happen to the overall supply of cough drops? | [
"The supply will probably go down.",
"The supply will probably go up."
] | A |
Compare the motion of two humpback whales. Which humpback whale was moving at a lower speed? | [
"a humpback whale that moved 30kilometers in 10hours",
"a humpback whale that moved 60kilometers in 10hours"
] | A |
Which logical fallacy is used in the text?
Mayor Goodman wants to create more bicycle lanes in Milford. However, many citizens of Milford live far from work. It would not be realistic to force us to give up our cars and bike everywhere. | [
"circular reasoning: an argument that supports a claim with the claim itself",
"straw man: a misrepresentation of an opponent's position that makes it easier to argue against",
"bandwagon fallacy: the assumption that the popular choice is automatically correct"
] | B |
Which text uses the word disinterested in its traditional sense? | [
"Myra is happy with her position as class treasurer. Though she would have the support of the student council, she is disinterested in running for student body president.",
"Myra is excellent in her position as class treasurer. She always manages to be disinterested in student council debates about the allocation of extracurricular funds."
] | B |
Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
thin - trouble | [
"tug",
"to"
] | B |
Would you find the word album on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
ache - anxiety | [
"yes",
"no"
] | A |
Select the plant. | [
"Cypress trees have green leaves.",
"Lionfish swim underwater."
] | A |
What do these two changes have in common?
compost rotting
cooking a pancake | [
"Both are caused by heating.",
"Both are chemical changes.",
"Both are only physical changes.",
"Both are caused by cooling."
] | B |
Complete the sentence.
In this chemical reaction, gasoline is a (). | [
"reactant",
"product"
] | A |
Which tense does the sentence use?
The clown jumps through the ring. | [
"present tense",
"future tense",
"past tense"
] | A |
What kind of sentence is this?
Never reveal the four-digit PIN that you use to make ATM transactions. | [
"imperative",
"interrogative",
"exclamatory"
] | A |
What information supports the conclusion that Caden inherited this trait? | [
"Caden's mother has blue eyes. She passed this trait down to Caden.",
"Caden likes to wear a blue sweater to match his blue eyes."
] | A |
Which greeting is correct for a letter? | [
"Dear Uncle Scott,",
"Dear uncle scott,"
] | A |
Which change better matches the sentence?
The trees in a forest catch fire and burn. | [
"wildfire",
"volcanic eruption"
] | A |
What do these two changes have in common?
carving a piece of wood
ice melting in a cup | [
"Both are caused by cooling.",
"Both are chemical changes.",
"Both are caused by heating.",
"Both are only physical changes."
] | D |
Which logical fallacy is used in the text?
My dentist recommends this toothpaste brand, but I'm reluctant to take the advice of someone with such bad taste. He has truly ugly art on the office walls, and the upholstery in his waiting room is atrocious. | [
"appeal to nature: the assumption that natural things are always good",
"ad hominem: an attack against the person making the argument, rather than the argument itself",
"hasty generalization: a broad claim based on too few observations"
] | B |
Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference? | [
"The nurse examined the patient as soon as the patient arrived.",
"The nurse examined the patient as soon as she arrived."
] | B |
Which closing is correct for a letter? | [
"sincerely,\nHarry",
"Sincerely,\nHarry"
] | B |
What kind of sentence is this?
Evan campaigned tirelessly in support of his neighbor's bid for elective office. | [
"declarative",
"exclamatory",
"interrogative"
] | A |
Is a toaster a good or a service? | [
"a good",
"a service"
] | A |
Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
celebrate - cobbler | [
"crocodile",
"chair"
] | B |
Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
taxi - tie | [
"therefore",
"trestle"
] | A |
Select the one animal that has all of the monotreme traits listed above. | [
"Echidnas are covered in fur and spines. Their spines help protect them from predators. When an echidna is scared, it curls up into a ball! Echidnas lay eggs and feed their offspring milk.",
"Adult tiger salamanders have moist, smooth skin with stripes. They live in burrows underground, but they begin their lives in water. Young tiger salamanders hatch from eggs with no shells underwater."
] | A |
Is this a run-on sentence?
Overcome with joy, Mrs. Fischer told her husband the exciting news about her promotion. | [
"yes",
"no"
] | B |
What is the mass of a guitar? | [
"7 pounds",
"7 ounces",
"7 tons"
] | A |
How long does it take to make a paper airplane? | [
"60 seconds",
"60 minutes"
] | A |
What do these two changes have in common?
a penny tarnishing
chicken cooking in an oven | [
"Both are chemical changes.",
"Both are only physical changes.",
"Both are caused by cooling.",
"Both are caused by heating."
] | A |
Which text uses the word can in its traditional sense? | [
"As they observed the animals on the open grassland, the wildlife photographer said to Kyle, \"Did you know that cheetahs can run as fast as seventy-five miles per hour?\"",
"As they observed the cheetahs on the open grassland, the wildlife photographer said to Kyle, \"You can borrow my camera if you want.\""
] | A |
Would you find the word animal on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
alas - armistice | [
"yes",
"no"
] | A |
Answer the riddle.
I am green.
I need sunlight.
I grow out of the ground.
What am I? | [
"a plant",
"a frog"
] | A |
Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference? | [
"Carly and her husband met Annie for lunch at a small café around the block from Annie's office.",
"Carly and her husband met Annie for lunch at a small café around the block from her office."
] | B |
How long is a garden snail? | [
"25 kilometers",
"25 meters",
"25 millimeters"
] | C |
Would you find the word spent on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
signal - stern | [
"no",
"yes"
] | B |
What information supports the conclusion that Monica acquired this trait? | [
"Monica learned history by reading.",
"Monica is most interested in American history."
] | A |
Which greeting is correct for a letter? | [
"Dear Mrs. Kerr,",
"dear Mrs. Kerr,"
] | A |
What kind of sentence is this?
Please put the chicken, fish, and vegetables on the large white platter. | [
"imperative",
"exclamatory",
"interrogative"
] | A |
Would you find the word variety on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
velvet - voyage | [
"no",
"yes"
] | A |
Is an airplane a good or a service? | [
"a good",
"a service"
] | A |
Which is a compound sentence? | [
"My sister is frowning, so she must be sad.",
"After dinner I brush my teeth very carefully."
] | A |
What kind of sentence is this?
What are you most thankful for? | [
"exclamatory",
"interrogative"
] | B |
Based on this information, what is Erin's phenotype for the Huntington's disease trait? | [
"having Huntington's disease",
"not having Huntington's disease"
] | A |
Compare the motion of two ducks. Which duck was moving at a lower speed? | [
"a duck that moved 550miles in 10hours",
"a duck that moved 355miles in 10hours"
] | B |
Complete the statement. Assume that Matthew's mass did not change.
The gravitational potential energy stored between Matthew and Earth () as he rode the escalator. | [
"increased",
"stayed the same",
"decreased"
] | A |
What is the volume of a fish bowl? | [
"4 liters",
"4 milliliters"
] | A |
Which word does not rhyme? | [
"wave",
"blade",
"cave"
] | B |
What kind of sentence is this?
Give Santiago a tour of the building and then take him to Mr. Hutchinson's office. | [
"interrogative",
"exclamatory",
"imperative"
] | C |
Which sentence is more formal? | [
"To save water and energy, hotels shouldn't provide extra towels if a guest doesn't ask for them.",
"To save water and energy, hotels should not provide extra towels unless a guest requests them."
] | B |
Based on this information, what is Nica's phenotype for the body hair trait? | [
"a hairless body",
"bb"
] | A |
Would you find the word big on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
beauty - booth | [
"yes",
"no"
] | A |
Which type of sentence is this?
Emmet always approaches difficult tasks enthusiastically, and he frequently motivates others with his energy and fervor. | [
"compound",
"compound-complex",
"simple",
"complex"
] | A |
According to Newton's third law, what other force must be happening? | [
"The metal screw is pulling on the horseshoe magnet.",
"The metal screw is pushing on the horseshoe magnet."
] | A |
Compare the motion of two humpback whales. Which humpback whale was moving at a higher speed? | [
"a humpback whale that moved 85kilometers in 10hours",
"a humpback whale that moved 55kilometers in 10hours"
] | A |
Would you find the word ticket on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
too - treasure | [
"no",
"yes"
] | A |
Which text uses the word nauseous in its traditional sense? | [
"Everyone seemed to enjoy the magnolia-scented candle, but it made Manuel feel rather nauseous.",
"Everyone seemed to enjoy the magnolia-scented candle, but Manuel found the smell rather nauseous."
] | B |
Is the following trait inherited or acquired?
Noah has five fingers on each hand. | [
"inherited",
"acquired"
] | A |
Complete the sentence.
Dust settling out of the air is a (). | [
"chemical change",
"physical change"
] | B |
Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
thankful - too | [
"truant",
"tickle"
] | B |
Based on this information, what is this cucumber plant's phenotype for the fruit texture trait? | [
"bumpy fruit",
"Ff"
] | A |
What information supports the conclusion that Leo inherited this trait? | [
"Leo's mother cuts his hair every month.",
"Leo's parents have blond hair. They passed down this trait to Leo."
] | B |
What information supports the conclusion that Larry acquired this trait? | [
"Larry's neighbor taught him how to repair a kite.",
"Larry's friend taught him how to fly a kite.",
"Larry likes to fly a kite with his younger brother."
] | B |
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
"This box weighs a ton!" Jackson panted. "Elizabeth, would you mind helping me carry it up the stairs?" | [
"hyperbole",
"chiasmus"
] | A |
What information supports the conclusion that Kirk acquired this trait? | [
"Kirk is most interested in American history.",
"Kirk learned history by reading."
] | B |
Complete the sentence.
In this chemical reaction, sulfur is a (). | [
"reactant",
"product"
] | A |
Select the animal. | [
"Aloe vera has spiny leaves.",
"Hummingbirds walk and fly.",
"Mango trees have many leaves.",
"Giant water lilies can grow big flowers."
] | B |
Which is a complete sentence? | [
"Lucy wants to visit Lanberry she heard it has beautiful parks.",
"Cora bought a red belt and a pink scarf."
] | B |
What kind of sentence is this?
Do you know Albert from soccer camp, or do you have another connection with him? | [
"imperative",
"interrogative",
"declarative"
] | B |
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