mnlp-a2e2/scienceqa_mcqa · Datasets at Hugging Face

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Which tense does the sentence use? Mona will print her name with care.	[ "past tense", "future tense", "present tense" ]	B
Complete the sentence. Sewing an apron is a ().	[ "physical change", "chemical change" ]	A
Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference?	[ "Steven's brother Jim wondered whether he ran fast enough to qualify for the Boston Marathon.", "Steven's brother Jim wondered whether Steven ran fast enough to qualify for the Boston Marathon." ]	A
What do these two changes have in common? tearing a piece of paper breaking a piece of glass	[ "Both are chemical changes.", "Both are only physical changes.", "Both are caused by cooling.", "Both are caused by heating." ]	B
What is the volume of a large soup pot?	[ "7 liters", "7 milliliters" ]	A
Read the following excerpt from a student essay. How can the writer best improve his or her word choice? When I said that I wanted to take a cooking class, I didn't know what I was getting into. I love cooking, but I'm very shy and hate being in the spotlight. The first time the teacher asked me to do a culinary technique, my hands were sweating profusely. As I held the heavy utility knife in my sweaty hand, it fell to the floor. The class had just started, and I had already made a terrible first impression! My face was red, but I got the knife, put it in the sink, took a clean one, and cut the slab of raw bluefin tuna into paper-thin pieces. Everyone in the class—even the instructor—gave me a round of applause.	[ "by adding technical terms", "by using more precise verbs", "by using words with more appropriate connotations" ]	B
What information supports the conclusion that Logan inherited this trait?	[ "Logan's mother has blue eyes. She passed this trait down to Logan.", "Logan likes to wear a blue sweater to match his blue eyes." ]	A
Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Katy plays soccer.	[ "acquired", "inherited" ]	A
Based on this information, what is Holly's phenotype for the whisker type trait?	[ "straight whiskers", "curved whiskers" ]	A
Select the solid.	[ "water in a fishbowl", "hammer", "rain" ]	B
Which figure of speech is used in this text? Hunter remarked that the new book on anti-gravity was impossible to put down.	[ "alliteration", "pun" ]	B
What information supports the conclusion that Aaron acquired this trait?	[ "Aaron learned biology by doing experiments.", "Aaron is most interested in plant biology." ]	A
How long is a guitar?	[ "1 meter", "1 millimeter", "1 centimeter", "1 kilometer" ]	A
Select the living thing.	[ "amoebae", "van", "teddy bear", "kite" ]	A
Which organ controls the function of other body organs?	[ "skeleton", "brain", "heart", "lungs" ]	B
Which object has more thermal energy?	[ "a cherry pie at a temperature of 90°F", "a cherry pie at a temperature of 85°F" ]	A
Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Bobby has a scar on his left leg.	[ "acquired", "inherited" ]	A
Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? file - four	[ "flea", "fatigue" ]	A
Using only these supplies, which question can Jeremiah investigate with an experiment?	[ "Is the pet lizard more active when its tank is heated with one heating lamp or with two heating lamps?", "Is the pet lizard more active when it is fed insects or lettuce?", "Is the pet lizard more active when it is fed crickets or mealworms?" ]	C
Based on this information, what is Bambi's genotype for the coat color gene?	[ "LL", "a black coat" ]	A
Would you find the word oasis on a dictionary page with the following guide words? orange - ought	[ "yes", "no" ]	B
Which word does not rhyme?	[ "hike", "bike", "fine" ]	C
Which is a compound sentence?	[ "Last night we heard an owl outside in the oak tree.", "I ate all of my dinner, so I can have some pie." ]	B
Is this a run-on sentence? If you have a hankering for a delicious bowl of soup, you should try Mr. Montoya's smoked French onion soup made with Vidalia onions, smoked Gruyère cheese, and fresh thyme.	[ "yes", "no" ]	B
Last year, there were seven men's clothing stores on Main Street in Springtown. This year, there are only three. What probably happened to the overall supply of men's shirts in Springtown?	[ "The supply probably went down.", "The supply probably went up." ]	A
Would you find the word forgot on a dictionary page with the following guide words? false - fro	[ "no", "yes" ]	B
Which sentence states a fact?	[ "The prettiest parts of the Rocky Mountains are in the state of Wyoming.", "In the United States, the Rocky Mountains stretch from New Mexico to Montana." ]	B
How long is a walk across Central Park in New York City?	[ "3 meters", "3 kilometers", "3 millimeters", "3 centimeters" ]	B
Does this passage describe the weather or the climate? There was rain and sleet in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, last weekend.	[ "climate", "weather" ]	B
Select the temperature shown by this thermometer.	[ "30°F", "80°F", "45°F" ]	C
Which is a compound sentence?	[ "Mr. Smith peeled the tangerine and divided it into sections.", "Before the performance, Maura tied a satin sash around her waist, and Kimberly braided her hair." ]	B
Based on this information, what is Squirt's phenotype for the tail spots trait?	[ "an unspotted tail", "a spotted tail" ]	B
Select the reptile.	[ "dwarf crocodile", "harbor seal", "eagle ray", "California newt" ]	A
Would you find the word miracle on a dictionary page with the following guide words? mean - mumps	[ "no", "yes" ]	B
Which greeting is correct for a letter?	[ "Dear ms. Allen,", "Dear Ms. Allen," ]	B
Using only these supplies, which question can Stefan investigate with an experiment?	[ "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?", "Does vinegar separate faster when stirred together with olive oil or with coconut oil?" ]	A
Which is a simple sentence?	[ "In the early morning, I drank tea by a spice stall as the Turkish bazaar came to life.", "The gutters were full of leaves and in need of cleaning." ]	B
Assume all other forces on Tamir are balanced. Which statement describes the forces on Tamir?	[ "The forces are unbalanced, so there is a net force on Tamir.", "The forces are balanced, so there is no net force on Tamir." ]	B
Which sentence states a fact?	[ "The giant anteater uses its sticky tongue to grab insects.", "The eating habits of the giant anteater are disgusting." ]	A
Which figure of speech is used in this text? Rebecca's Bistro used to be a great place to go for a delicious and carefully prepared dinner, but nobody goes there anymore: it's too crowded.	[ "paradox", "apostrophe" ]	A
Complete the sentence. In this chemical reaction, glucose is a ().	[ "product", "reactant" ]	A
Which figure of speech is used in this text? After spending weeks in New York City, Florence was a bit unnerved by the deafening silence of her small hometown.	[ "oxymoron", "euphemism" ]	A
Complete the statement. Assume that the sled's mass did not change. The gravitational potential energy stored between the sled and Earth () as Michelle rode down the hill.	[ "decreased", "increased", "stayed the same" ]	A
Which closing is correct for a letter?	[ "Your friend,\nCarla", "your friend,\nCarla" ]	A
Based on this information, what is Zazu's phenotype for the cheek color trait?	[ "bright orange cheeks", "pale orange cheeks" ]	A
Select the vertebrate.	[ "redback spider", "asp viper", "common octopus", "birdwing butterfly" ]	B
Which tense does the sentence use? Mr. Norman signed his name on the letter.	[ "present tense", "past tense", "future tense" ]	B
What do these two changes have in common? a banana getting ripe on the counter newly poured concrete becoming hard	[ "Both are caused by cooling.", "Both are caused by heating.", "Both are chemical changes.", "Both are only physical changes." ]	C
Which text uses the word literally in its traditional sense?	[ "Cara adores the classic Renaissance style of the Rialto Bridge in Venice. She was surprised to learn that the bridge remains functional even though it is literally a million years old.", "Cara adores the classic Renaissance style of the Rialto Bridge in Venice. She was surprised to learn that the bridge remains functional even though it is literally hundreds of years old." ]	B
Compare the motion of two fish. Which fish was moving at a higher speed?	[ "a fish that moved 50kilometers in 10hours", "a fish that moved 85kilometers in 10hours" ]	B
Which sentence is more formal?	[ "People who didn't grow up playing or watching cricket often can't understand the rules of the sport.", "People who did not grow up playing or watching cricket often find it difficult to understand the rules of the sport." ]	B
Would you find the word pig on a dictionary page with the following guide words? pardon - polish	[ "no", "yes" ]	B
What does the verbal irony in this text suggest? "This is the best day of my life," Mr. Hogan mumbled after his car broke down on the way to an important job interview.	[ "Mr. Hogan was having a bad day.", "Mr. Hogan liked fixing cars." ]	A
Which is a complete sentence?	[ "In summer, insects always fly around the pond.", "A bag of beans." ]	A
Which metal paper clip has less thermal energy?	[ "the colder metal paper clip", "the hotter metal paper clip" ]	A
Complete the sentence so that it uses personification. "You might think you'll always be young," Mrs. Hensley counseled, "but time ()".	[ "creeps up on you", "affects everyone" ]	A
Which tense does the sentence use? Scientists will measure the rainfall in Greenville.	[ "past tense", "future tense", "present tense" ]	B
Which tense does the sentence use? Reba chops onions for the tomato sauce.	[ "past tense", "future tense", "present tense" ]	C
What do these two changes have in common? a slice of banana turning brown grilling a hamburger	[ "Both are chemical changes.", "Both are only physical changes.", "Both are caused by heating.", "Both are caused by cooling." ]	A
What is the volume of a bowl of soup?	[ "11 fluid ounces", "11 gallons", "11 cups" ]	A
Which figure of speech is used in this text? "This mattress is as soft as concrete," Tyler complained as he tested the bed in his hotel room.	[ "verbal irony", "personification" ]	A
Ken starts to pull the wagon across the yard. To move the wagon at the same speed each time, which friend does Ken need to pull with a larger force?	[ "a friend who weighs 32 pounds", "a friend who weighs 25 pounds" ]	A
Is a travel bag a good or a service?	[ "a good", "a service" ]	A
What does the idiom in this text suggest? "Speak of the devil!" Whitney declared when Charlie strolled into the room.	[ "Whitney had just been speaking about Charlie.", "Whitney didn't trust Charlie." ]	A
Which figure of speech is used in this text? "There's nothing I love more than skipping lunch," Mr. Crawford told the flight attendant when he learned that no food would be available on his cross-country flight.	[ "allusion", "verbal irony" ]	B
Last year, 50,000 people lived in the city of Belmont. But since then, 8,000 people have moved away. What probably happened to the overall supply of houses for sale in Belmont?	[ "The supply probably went down.", "The supply probably went up." ]	B
Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Elijah plays hockey.	[ "inherited", "acquired" ]	B
Complete the sentence. In this chemical reaction, carbon dioxide is a ().	[ "product", "reactant" ]	B
Which is a simple sentence?	[ "In the early morning, I drank tea by a spice stall as the Turkish bazaar came to life.", "Mr. Duran's afternoon lecture was about art and culture in Germany before World War II." ]	B
Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Becky can fly an airplane.	[ "inherited", "acquired" ]	B
Which is a simple sentence?	[ "My assistant will distribute the report to everyone at the meeting while I make the introductions.", "The audition for the part of Dracula will begin in just a few minutes." ]	B
How long is a sandbox?	[ "2 meters", "2 centimeters" ]	A
Would you find the word scoop on a dictionary page with the following guide words? seam - sheriff	[ "yes", "no" ]	B
What information supports the conclusion that Ryan acquired this trait?	[ "Ryan can cook food over a fire.", "Ryan learned how to build a fire at summer camp." ]	B
Which correctly shows the title of a book?	[ "*Harold and the Purple Crayon*", "\"Harold and the Purple Crayon\"" ]	A
Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? patient - private	[ "pit", "public" ]	A
Which correctly shows the title of a book?	[ "*Bugs in My Hair*", "\"Bugs in My Hair\"" ]	A
What is the mass of an elephant?	[ "4,295 kilograms", "4,295 grams" ]	A
Which is smoother?	[ "silk necktie", "concrete sidewalk" ]	A
Which tense does the sentence use? Scientists will measure the rainfall in Lancaster.	[ "future tense", "past tense", "present tense" ]	A
Use the evidence in the text to select the photosynthetic organism.	[ "Mossy frogs get the energy they need to live by eating insects. The frogs capture insects with their tongues.", "Sphagnum mosses get the energy they need to live from sugars. The mosses make these sugars from carbon dioxide and water." ]	B
How long is a pen?	[ "20 centimeters", "20 kilometers" ]	A
What kind of sentence is this? I write for the school newspaper.	[ "interrogative", "declarative" ]	B
What is the volume of a paper drinking cup?	[ "185 liters", "185 milliliters" ]	B
What information supports the conclusion that Harry inherited this trait?	[ "Harry's biological parents have wavy hair.", "Harry uses a headband to keep his wavy hair out of his face.", "Harry's biological mother has long hair. Harry also has long hair." ]	A
Which drop of dish soap has a lower temperature?	[ "the drop of dish soap with more thermal energy", "the drop of dish soap with less thermal energy" ]	B
Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? scribble - spade	[ "sweat", "sleepy" ]	B
Which is a run-on sentence?	[ "Tina will ride her bike this weekend.", "The event was exciting it had music, a show and food." ]	B
Which figure of speech is used in this text? The moon is a friend for the lonesome to talk with. —Carl Sandburg, "Moonlight and Maggots"	[ "simile", "personification" ]	B
Compare the motion of two motorboats. Which motorboat was moving at a higher speed?	[ "a motorboat that moved 240miles in 10hours", "a motorboat that moved 135miles in 10hours" ]	A
Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? papoose - pliers	[ "purple", "pedal" ]	B
Which sentence is more formal?	[ "Dr. Alexander and her team traveled by horseback to a remote village that had no modern medical services.", "Dr. Alexander and her team took horses and went to a place that had no modern medical services." ]	A
What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? When I learned the details of Lillian's Faustian bargain, I was in disbelief.	[ "Roman mythology", "literature" ]	B
How long does it take to bake lasagna in the oven?	[ "42 minutes", "42 hours" ]	A
Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Most humans can sense many different smells.	[ "inherited", "acquired" ]	A
Which correctly shows the title of a book?	[ "*Island of the Blue Dolphins*", "\"Island of the Blue Dolphins\"" ]	A
Complete the sentence. Lighting a match is a ().	[ "physical change", "chemical change" ]	B
Select the vertebrate.	[ "earthworm", "ladybug", "mosquito", "rainbow trout" ]	D
Which announcement is more formal?	[ "The Danville Law Firm is so happy to tell you . . .", "The Danville Law Firm is pleased to announce . . ." ]	B
Select the amphibian.	[ "great crested newt", "helmeted iguana", "blue-footed booby", "robin" ]	A

Which tense does the sentence use? Mona will print her name with care.

[ "past tense", "future tense", "present tense" ]

B

Complete the sentence. Sewing an apron is a ().

[ "physical change", "chemical change" ]

A

Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference?

[ "Steven's brother Jim wondered whether he ran fast enough to qualify for the Boston Marathon.", "Steven's brother Jim wondered whether Steven ran fast enough to qualify for the Boston Marathon." ]

A

What do these two changes have in common? tearing a piece of paper breaking a piece of glass

[ "Both are chemical changes.", "Both are only physical changes.", "Both are caused by cooling.", "Both are caused by heating." ]

B

What is the volume of a large soup pot?

[ "7 liters", "7 milliliters" ]

A

Read the following excerpt from a student essay. How can the writer best improve his or her word choice? When I said that I wanted to take a cooking class, I didn't know what I was getting into. I love cooking, but I'm very shy and hate being in the spotlight. The first time the teacher asked me to do a culinary technique, my hands were sweating profusely. As I held the heavy utility knife in my sweaty hand, it fell to the floor. The class had just started, and I had already made a terrible first impression! My face was red, but I got the knife, put it in the sink, took a clean one, and cut the slab of raw bluefin tuna into paper-thin pieces. Everyone in the class—even the instructor—gave me a round of applause.

[ "by adding technical terms", "by using more precise verbs", "by using words with more appropriate connotations" ]

B

What information supports the conclusion that Logan inherited this trait?

[ "Logan's mother has blue eyes. She passed this trait down to Logan.", "Logan likes to wear a blue sweater to match his blue eyes." ]

A

Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Katy plays soccer.

[ "acquired", "inherited" ]

A

Based on this information, what is Holly's phenotype for the whisker type trait?

[ "straight whiskers", "curved whiskers" ]

A

Select the solid.

[ "water in a fishbowl", "hammer", "rain" ]

B

Which figure of speech is used in this text? Hunter remarked that the new book on anti-gravity was impossible to put down.

[ "alliteration", "pun" ]

B

What information supports the conclusion that Aaron acquired this trait?

[ "Aaron learned biology by doing experiments.", "Aaron is most interested in plant biology." ]

A

How long is a guitar?

[ "1 meter", "1 millimeter", "1 centimeter", "1 kilometer" ]

A

Select the living thing.

[ "amoebae", "van", "teddy bear", "kite" ]

A

Which organ controls the function of other body organs?

[ "skeleton", "brain", "heart", "lungs" ]

B

Which object has more thermal energy?

[ "a cherry pie at a temperature of 90°F", "a cherry pie at a temperature of 85°F" ]

A

Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Bobby has a scar on his left leg.

[ "acquired", "inherited" ]

A

Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? file - four

[ "flea", "fatigue" ]

A

Using only these supplies, which question can Jeremiah investigate with an experiment?

[ "Is the pet lizard more active when its tank is heated with one heating lamp or with two heating lamps?", "Is the pet lizard more active when it is fed insects or lettuce?", "Is the pet lizard more active when it is fed crickets or mealworms?" ]

C

Based on this information, what is Bambi's genotype for the coat color gene?

[ "LL", "a black coat" ]

A

Would you find the word oasis on a dictionary page with the following guide words? orange - ought

[ "yes", "no" ]

B

Which word does not rhyme?

[ "hike", "bike", "fine" ]

C

Which is a compound sentence?

[ "Last night we heard an owl outside in the oak tree.", "I ate all of my dinner, so I can have some pie." ]

B

Is this a run-on sentence? If you have a hankering for a delicious bowl of soup, you should try Mr. Montoya's smoked French onion soup made with Vidalia onions, smoked Gruyère cheese, and fresh thyme.

[ "yes", "no" ]

B

Last year, there were seven men's clothing stores on Main Street in Springtown. This year, there are only three. What probably happened to the overall supply of men's shirts in Springtown?

[ "The supply probably went down.", "The supply probably went up." ]

A

Would you find the word forgot on a dictionary page with the following guide words? false - fro

[ "no", "yes" ]

B

Which sentence states a fact?

[ "The prettiest parts of the Rocky Mountains are in the state of Wyoming.", "In the United States, the Rocky Mountains stretch from New Mexico to Montana." ]

B

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

[ "3 meters", "3 kilometers", "3 millimeters", "3 centimeters" ]

B

Does this passage describe the weather or the climate? There was rain and sleet in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, last weekend.

[ "climate", "weather" ]

B

Select the temperature shown by this thermometer.

[ "30°F", "80°F", "45°F" ]

C

Which is a compound sentence?

[ "Mr. Smith peeled the tangerine and divided it into sections.", "Before the performance, Maura tied a satin sash around her waist, and Kimberly braided her hair." ]

B

Based on this information, what is Squirt's phenotype for the tail spots trait?

[ "an unspotted tail", "a spotted tail" ]

B

Select the reptile.

[ "dwarf crocodile", "harbor seal", "eagle ray", "California newt" ]

A

Would you find the word miracle on a dictionary page with the following guide words? mean - mumps

[ "no", "yes" ]

B

Which greeting is correct for a letter?

[ "Dear ms. Allen,", "Dear Ms. Allen," ]

B

Using only these supplies, which question can Stefan investigate with an experiment?

[ "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?", "Does vinegar separate faster when stirred together with olive oil or with coconut oil?" ]

A

Which is a simple sentence?

[ "In the early morning, I drank tea by a spice stall as the Turkish bazaar came to life.", "The gutters were full of leaves and in need of cleaning." ]

B

Assume all other forces on Tamir are balanced. Which statement describes the forces on Tamir?

[ "The forces are unbalanced, so there is a net force on Tamir.", "The forces are balanced, so there is no net force on Tamir." ]

B

Which sentence states a fact?

[ "The giant anteater uses its sticky tongue to grab insects.", "The eating habits of the giant anteater are disgusting." ]

A

Which figure of speech is used in this text? Rebecca's Bistro used to be a great place to go for a delicious and carefully prepared dinner, but nobody goes there anymore: it's too crowded.

[ "paradox", "apostrophe" ]

A

Complete the sentence. In this chemical reaction, glucose is a ().

[ "product", "reactant" ]

A

Which figure of speech is used in this text? After spending weeks in New York City, Florence was a bit unnerved by the deafening silence of her small hometown.

[ "oxymoron", "euphemism" ]

A

Complete the statement. Assume that the sled's mass did not change. The gravitational potential energy stored between the sled and Earth () as Michelle rode down the hill.

[ "decreased", "increased", "stayed the same" ]

A

Which closing is correct for a letter?

[ "Your friend,\nCarla", "your friend,\nCarla" ]

A

Based on this information, what is Zazu's phenotype for the cheek color trait?

[ "bright orange cheeks", "pale orange cheeks" ]

A

Select the vertebrate.

[ "redback spider", "asp viper", "common octopus", "birdwing butterfly" ]

B

Which tense does the sentence use? Mr. Norman signed his name on the letter.

[ "present tense", "past tense", "future tense" ]

B

What do these two changes have in common? a banana getting ripe on the counter newly poured concrete becoming hard

[ "Both are caused by cooling.", "Both are caused by heating.", "Both are chemical changes.", "Both are only physical changes." ]

C

Which text uses the word literally in its traditional sense?

[ "Cara adores the classic Renaissance style of the Rialto Bridge in Venice. She was surprised to learn that the bridge remains functional even though it is literally a million years old.", "Cara adores the classic Renaissance style of the Rialto Bridge in Venice. She was surprised to learn that the bridge remains functional even though it is literally hundreds of years old." ]

B

Compare the motion of two fish. Which fish was moving at a higher speed?

[ "a fish that moved 50kilometers in 10hours", "a fish that moved 85kilometers in 10hours" ]

B

Which sentence is more formal?

[ "People who didn't grow up playing or watching cricket often can't understand the rules of the sport.", "People who did not grow up playing or watching cricket often find it difficult to understand the rules of the sport." ]

B

Would you find the word pig on a dictionary page with the following guide words? pardon - polish

[ "no", "yes" ]

B

What does the verbal irony in this text suggest? "This is the best day of my life," Mr. Hogan mumbled after his car broke down on the way to an important job interview.

[ "Mr. Hogan was having a bad day.", "Mr. Hogan liked fixing cars." ]

A

Which is a complete sentence?

[ "In summer, insects always fly around the pond.", "A bag of beans." ]

A

Which metal paper clip has less thermal energy?

[ "the colder metal paper clip", "the hotter metal paper clip" ]

A

Complete the sentence so that it uses personification. "You might think you'll always be young," Mrs. Hensley counseled, "but time ()".

[ "creeps up on you", "affects everyone" ]

A

Which tense does the sentence use? Scientists will measure the rainfall in Greenville.

[ "past tense", "future tense", "present tense" ]

B

Which tense does the sentence use? Reba chops onions for the tomato sauce.

[ "past tense", "future tense", "present tense" ]

C

What do these two changes have in common? a slice of banana turning brown grilling a hamburger

[ "Both are chemical changes.", "Both are only physical changes.", "Both are caused by heating.", "Both are caused by cooling." ]

A

What is the volume of a bowl of soup?

[ "11 fluid ounces", "11 gallons", "11 cups" ]

A

Which figure of speech is used in this text? "This mattress is as soft as concrete," Tyler complained as he tested the bed in his hotel room.

[ "verbal irony", "personification" ]

A

Ken starts to pull the wagon across the yard. To move the wagon at the same speed each time, which friend does Ken need to pull with a larger force?

[ "a friend who weighs 32 pounds", "a friend who weighs 25 pounds" ]

A

Is a travel bag a good or a service?

[ "a good", "a service" ]

A

What does the idiom in this text suggest? "Speak of the devil!" Whitney declared when Charlie strolled into the room.

[ "Whitney had just been speaking about Charlie.", "Whitney didn't trust Charlie." ]

A

Which figure of speech is used in this text? "There's nothing I love more than skipping lunch," Mr. Crawford told the flight attendant when he learned that no food would be available on his cross-country flight.

[ "allusion", "verbal irony" ]

B

Last year, 50,000 people lived in the city of Belmont. But since then, 8,000 people have moved away. What probably happened to the overall supply of houses for sale in Belmont?

[ "The supply probably went down.", "The supply probably went up." ]

B

Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Elijah plays hockey.

[ "inherited", "acquired" ]

B

Complete the sentence. In this chemical reaction, carbon dioxide is a ().

[ "product", "reactant" ]

B

Which is a simple sentence?

[ "In the early morning, I drank tea by a spice stall as the Turkish bazaar came to life.", "Mr. Duran's afternoon lecture was about art and culture in Germany before World War II." ]

B

Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Becky can fly an airplane.

[ "inherited", "acquired" ]

B

Which is a simple sentence?

[ "My assistant will distribute the report to everyone at the meeting while I make the introductions.", "The audition for the part of Dracula will begin in just a few minutes." ]

B

How long is a sandbox?

[ "2 meters", "2 centimeters" ]

A

Would you find the word scoop on a dictionary page with the following guide words? seam - sheriff

[ "yes", "no" ]

B

What information supports the conclusion that Ryan acquired this trait?

[ "Ryan can cook food over a fire.", "Ryan learned how to build a fire at summer camp." ]

B

Which correctly shows the title of a book?

[ "***Harold and the Purple Crayon***", "\"Harold and the Purple Crayon\"" ]

A

Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? patient - private

[ "pit", "public" ]

A

Which correctly shows the title of a book?

[ "***Bugs in My Hair***", "\"Bugs in My Hair\"" ]

A

What is the mass of an elephant?

[ "4,295 kilograms", "4,295 grams" ]

A

Which is smoother?

[ "silk necktie", "concrete sidewalk" ]

A

Which tense does the sentence use? Scientists will measure the rainfall in Lancaster.

[ "future tense", "past tense", "present tense" ]

A

Use the evidence in the text to select the photosynthetic organism.

[ "Mossy frogs get the energy they need to live by eating insects. The frogs capture insects with their tongues.", "Sphagnum mosses get the energy they need to live from sugars. The mosses make these sugars from carbon dioxide and water." ]

B

How long is a pen?

[ "20 centimeters", "20 kilometers" ]

A

What kind of sentence is this? I write for the school newspaper.

[ "interrogative", "declarative" ]

B

What is the volume of a paper drinking cup?

[ "185 liters", "185 milliliters" ]

B

What information supports the conclusion that Harry inherited this trait?

[ "Harry's biological parents have wavy hair.", "Harry uses a headband to keep his wavy hair out of his face.", "Harry's biological mother has long hair. Harry also has long hair." ]

A

Which drop of dish soap has a lower temperature?

[ "the drop of dish soap with more thermal energy", "the drop of dish soap with less thermal energy" ]

B

Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? scribble - spade

[ "sweat", "sleepy" ]

B

Which is a run-on sentence?

[ "Tina will ride her bike this weekend.", "The event was exciting it had music, a show and food." ]

B

Which figure of speech is used in this text? The moon is a friend for the lonesome to talk with. —Carl Sandburg, "Moonlight and Maggots"

[ "simile", "personification" ]

B

Compare the motion of two motorboats. Which motorboat was moving at a higher speed?

[ "a motorboat that moved 240miles in 10hours", "a motorboat that moved 135miles in 10hours" ]

A

Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? papoose - pliers

[ "purple", "pedal" ]

B

Which sentence is more formal?

[ "Dr. Alexander and her team traveled by horseback to a remote village that had no modern medical services.", "Dr. Alexander and her team took horses and went to a place that had no modern medical services." ]

A

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

[ "Roman mythology", "literature" ]

B

How long does it take to bake lasagna in the oven?

[ "42 minutes", "42 hours" ]

A

Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Most humans can sense many different smells.

[ "inherited", "acquired" ]

A

Which correctly shows the title of a book?

[ "***Island of the Blue Dolphins***", "\"Island of the Blue Dolphins\"" ]

A

Complete the sentence. Lighting a match is a ().

[ "physical change", "chemical change" ]

B

Select the vertebrate.

[ "earthworm", "ladybug", "mosquito", "rainbow trout" ]

D

Which announcement is more formal?

[ "The Danville Law Firm is so happy to tell you . . .", "The Danville Law Firm is pleased to announce . . ." ]

B

Select the amphibian.

[ "great crested newt", "helmeted iguana", "blue-footed booby", "robin" ]

A