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Question: [QUESTION]Which closing is correct for a letter? Solution: The first closing is correct: Its first word is capitalized, and it ends with a comma.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of North Dakota? Solution: Bismarck is the capital of North Dakota.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which type of force from the boy moves the cart forward? Solution: The boy applies a force to the shopping cart to move it forward. The direction of this force is away from the boy. This force is a push.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Arizona? Solution: Phoenix is the capital of Arizona.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the name of the colony shown? Solution: The colony is Maryland.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the temperature shown by this thermometer. Solution: Find the top of the red liquid. Now look at the scale to the right. The top of the red liquid is halfway between 80 and 90. So, the temperature is 85°F.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which state is highlighted? Solution: This state is Mississippi.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference? Solution: The first answer choice contains a vague pronoun reference. The pronoun he could refer to Josh or Scott. After Josh beat Scott in tennis, he asked for a rematch. The second answer choice shows a possible correction for the vague pr...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is a motorcycle a good or a service? Solution: To decide whether a motorcycle is a good or a service, ask these questions: Is a motorcycle something you can touch? Yes. Is a motorcycle a job you might pay someone else to do? No. So, a motorcycle is a good.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is a trumpet a good or a service? Solution: To decide whether a trumpet is a good or a service, ask these questions: Is a trumpet something you can touch? Yes. Is a trumpet a job you might pay someone else to do? No. So, a trumpet is a good.
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Question: [QUESTION]The city of Greenville has been one of the world's biggest makers of cough drops for many years. But last month, Greenville's cough drop factories were destroyed by floods. What will probably happen to the overall supply of cough drops? Solution: Floods destroyed the cough drop factories in Greenvil...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which country is highlighted? Solution: This country is Saint Kitts and Nevis.
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Question: [QUESTION]Using only these supplies, which question can Mandy investigate with an experiment? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? It's an open secret that Bryce is writing a book based on his experiences living in Singapore. He never talks about it, but almost all his friends know. Solution: The text uses an oxymoron, a joining of two seemingly contradictory terms. Open secret is a ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which text uses the word literally in its traditional sense? Solution: The second text uses literally in its traditional sense: in a factual, non-exaggerated way. Jayce's new kitten—barely three weeks old—was literally the size of a softball; it could just about fit in the palm of his hand. The firs...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which sentence is more formal? Solution: The first sentence is less formal. You can tell because it uses a contraction (didn't). The second sentence does not use a contraction, so it is more formal.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the one true statement. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Arizona? Solution: Phoenix is the capital of Arizona.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which solution has a higher concentration of purple particles? Solution: In Solution A and Solution B, the purple particles represent the solute. To figure out which solution has a higher concentration of purple particles, look at both the number of purple particles and the volume of the solvent in ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these states is farthest south? Solution: To find the answer, look at the compass rose. Look at which way the south arrow is pointing. Colorado is farthest south.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following could Alec's test show? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What can Marcy and Jayla trade to each get what they want? Solution: Look at the table and images. Marcy wants broccoli. Jayla wants tomatoes. They can trade tomatoes for broccoli to both get what they want. Trading other things would not help both people get more items they want.
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Question: [QUESTION]How many years passed between the founding of Jamestown and the founding of Plymouth Colony? Solution: Look at the timeline to find the answer. Jamestown was founded in 1607. Plymouth (PLIH-meth) Colony was founded in 1620. To find how many years passed between those events, subtract 1607 from 1620....
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Question: [QUESTION]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? Solution: The population of Belmont fell by 8,000 people. Many of the people who have left are probably trying to sell thei...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which text uses the word ironic in its traditional sense? Solution: The first text uses ironic in its traditional sense: contrary to what was intended, often in an amusing way. It's ironic because Jordan tried to get away from the snow but found himself in a snowstorm regardless. Last winter, Jordan...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of North Carolina? Solution: Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Pebbles's phenotype for the tail spots trait? Solution: Pebbles's genotype for the tail spots gene is ii. Pebbles's genotype of ii has only i alleles. The i allele is for an unspotted tail. So, Pebbles's phenotype for the tail spots trait must be an unspotted tail....
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is the Grand Canyon? Solution: The best estimate for the length of the Grand Canyon is 450 kilometers. 450 millimeters, 450 centimeters, and 450 meters are all too short.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Washington? Solution: Olympia is the capital of Washington.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? Wayne remarked that the new book on anti-gravity was impossible to put down. Solution: The text uses a pun, a word or phrase that humorously suggests more than one meaning. Impossible to put down means that the book is so good that it is hard to stop read...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which closing is correct for a letter? Solution: The second closing is correct: Its first word is capitalized, and it ends with a comma.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the name of the colony shown? Solution: The colony is Connecticut.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the name of the colony shown? Solution: The colony is New York. During the colonial era, New Hampshire and New York both claimed the territory that would later become the state of Vermont. Vermont was never its own colony.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? Jason's room is as tidy as an overgrown garden. Solution: 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.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which object has the least thermal energy? Solution: All three cherry pies have the same mass but different temperatures. Since the 24°C pie is the coldest, it has the least thermal energy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which material is this aluminum foil made of? Solution: Look at the picture of the aluminum foil. Aluminum foil is made of metal. Aluminum foil is made by pressing large blocks of aluminum until they are flat. The blocks of aluminum are large and heavy. They weigh over 10,000 pounds!
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Question: [QUESTION]What does the allusion in this text suggest? Trevor seems to have the Midas touch. Without any special experience or training, he launched a thriving business and then established a well-respected charity. Solution: The text uses an allusion, a brief reference to someone or something well known. The...
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Question: [QUESTION]What do these two changes have in common? burning a candle melting glass Solution: Step 1: Think about each change. Burning a candle is a chemical change. Both the wick and the melted wax burn. They react with oxygen in the air and turn into soot, carbon dioxide, and water. Melting glass is a change...
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Question: [QUESTION]What type of rock is sandstone? Solution: Sandstone is a sedimentary rock. Like other sedimentary rocks, it forms from layers of sediment. Sand is a type of sediment. It is found in places like deserts and beaches. Sediments like sand can build up in layers. Over time, the top layers press down on t...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? Ava said there's no way Scotland's Loch Ness Monster is real, but she's not even Scottish, so there's no way she could really know. Solution: The text argues that Ava's claim that the Loch Ness Monster isn't real is not valid because she's not Scottish. Thi...
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Algernon's genotype for the fur color gene? Solution: An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. Algernon has two alleles for brown fur (f). So, Algernon's genotype for the fur color gene is ff.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same species as the moon jellyfish. Solution: A moon jellyfish's scientific name is Aurelia aurita. Aurelia aurita has the same scientific name as a moon jellyfish. So, these organisms are in the same species. Cyanea capillata does not have the same scientific name as a mo...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which solution has a higher concentration of pink particles? Solution: In Solution A and Solution B, the pink particles represent the solute. To figure out which solution has a higher concentration of pink particles, look at both the number of pink particles and the volume of the solvent in each con...
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is the Red Sea? Solution: The best estimate for the length of the Red Sea is 1,400 miles. 1,400 inches, 1,400 feet, and 1,400 yards are all too short.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which property do these three objects have in common? Solution: Look at each object. For each object, decide if it has that property. A shiny object reflects a lot of light. You can usually see your reflection in a shiny object. The gold nugget is shiny, but the log is not. A bumpy object is covered...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which month is the hottest on average in Adelaide? Solution: To describe the average temperature trends in Adelaide, look at the graph. Choice "Feb" is incorrect. Choice "Jun" is incorrect. Choice "Jul" is incorrect. Choice "Aug" is incorrect. Choice "Sep" is incorrect. Choice "Oct" is incorrect. Ch...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which sentence is more formal? Solution: The first sentence is less formal. You can tell because it uses overly simple or imprecise language (some things, bring up). The second sentence uses more precise language, so it is more formal overall.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the plant. Solution: An oak tree is a plant. It can have thick branches. Acorns grow on oak trees. Acorns are small nuts with a seed inside. An orca is an animal. It swims in the ocean. Orcas are also called killer whales. They hunt fish and other animals that live in the ocean.
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Question: [QUESTION]Will these magnets attract or repel each other? Solution: Will these magnets attract or repel? To find out, look at which poles are closest to each other. The north pole of one magnet is closest to the north pole of the other magnet. Poles that are the same repel. So, these magnets will repel each o...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which type of force from the woman's hand unplugs the power cord? Solution: The woman's hand applies a force to the power cord and unplugs it. The direction of this force is toward the woman's hand. This force is a pull.
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Question: [QUESTION]Using only these supplies, which question can Jasmine investigate with an experiment? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Does this passage describe the weather or the climate? Hector put on an extra pair of socks this morning because it was so cold. Solution: Read the text carefully. Hector put on an extra pair of socks this morning because it was so cold. This passage tells you about the temperature this morning wher...
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Question: [QUESTION]Would you find the word rob on a dictionary page with the following guide words? reap - ruin Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since rob is between the guide words reap - ruin, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Lady's phenotype for the wool color trait? Solution: An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait. Lady's observable version of the wool color trait is white wool. So, Lady's phenotype for the wool color trait is white wool.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which correctly shows the title of a TV show? Solution: Capitalize the first word, the last word, and every important word in between. The word and is not important, so it should not be capitalized. The correct title is Liv and Maddie.
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence so that it uses personification. The elaborate monument () the attention of everyone who came near it. Solution: Complete the sentence with the word demanded. It describes the monument as if it were a bossy, demanding person.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Barry has a scar on his left ankle. Solution: Children do not inherit their parent's scars. Instead, scars are caused by the environment. People can get scars after they get hurt. So, having a scar is an acquired trait.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the fish. Solution: An Amazon tree boa is a reptile. It has scaly, waterproof skin. Tree boas eat small mammals, birds, lizards, and frogs. Tree boas only need to eat once every few months! A cassowary is a bird. It has feathers, two wings, and a beak. Cassowaries have wings, but they cannot ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which object has the least thermal energy? Solution: All three plates of spaghetti have the same mass but different temperatures. Since the 97°F plate of spaghetti is the coldest, it has the least thermal energy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which month has the highest average precipitation in Santiago? Solution: To describe the average precipitation trends in Santiago, look at the graph. Choice "Mar" is incorrect. Choice "Jun" is incorrect. Choice "Oct" is incorrect. June has an average monthly precipitation of about 80 millimeters. Th...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these states is farthest north? Solution: To find the answer, look at the compass rose. Look at which way the north arrow is pointing. Delaware is farthest north.
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Austin inherited this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? actually - attach Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since alphabet is between the guide words actually - attach, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same species as the European nightjar. Solution: A European nightjar's scientific name is Caprimulgus europaeus. Ardea alba does not have the same scientific name as a European nightjar. So, Caprimulgus europaeus and Ardea alba are not in the same species. Caprimulgus euro...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Colorado? Solution: Denver is the capital of Colorado.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference? Solution: The second answer choice contains a vague pronoun reference. The pronoun they is used without its antecedent. The first answer choice shows a possible correction for the vague pronoun reference. They has been replaced with the inst...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following could Tanvi's test show? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Missouri? Solution: Jefferson City is the capital of Missouri.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following statement about our solar system true or false? The four largest planets are made mainly of gas or ice. Solution: To decide which four planets are the largest, look at the volumes and compare the exponents. The volumes of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune have the largest exponen...
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Question: [QUESTION]Compare the average kinetic energies of the particles in each sample. Which sample has the higher temperature? Solution: The particles in both samples have the same average speed, but each particle in sample B has more mass than each particle in sample A. So, the particles in sample B have a higher ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the living thing. Solution: A cave is not a living thing. A cave may have animals or plants living inside. But a cave does not have all the traits of a living thing. A cave does not need food or water. The Great Sphinx of Giza is not a living thing. The Great Sphinx of Giza is a statue of a m...
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Question: [QUESTION]What can Desmond and Tanner trade to each get what they want? Solution: Look at the table and images. Desmond wants broccoli. Tanner wants tomatoes. They can trade tomatoes for broccoli to both get what they want. Trading other things would not help both people get more items they want.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal's body is better adapted for protection against a predator with sharp teeth? Solution: Look at the picture of the painted turtle. The painted turtle has a hard outer shell. Its body is adapted for protection against a predator with sharp teeth. The hard shell makes it difficult for pred...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? It's an open secret that Brett is writing a book based on his experiences living in Singapore. He never talks about it, but almost all his friends know. Solution: The text uses an oxymoron, a joining of two seemingly contradictory terms. Open secret is a ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the temperature shown by this thermometer. Solution: Find the top of the red liquid. Now look at the scale to the right. The top of the red liquid is halfway between 50 and 60. So, the temperature is 55°F.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which greeting is correct for a letter? Solution: The second greeting is correct: Its first word is capitalized, and it ends with a comma. Uncle Aaron is capitalized because it is a proper noun.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Beauty's phenotype for the coat color trait? Solution: An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait. Beauty's observable version of the coat color trait is a red coat. So, Beauty's phenotype for the coat color trait is a red coat.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? The Boston Red Sox failed to win the World Series for eighty-six years after they traded Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees. Fans believed this to be the "Curse of the Bambino," or punishment for selling "The Bambino" to another team. Solution: The text argu...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which country is highlighted? Solution: This country is Palau.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal's skin is better adapted as a warning sign to ward off predators? Solution: Look at the picture of the flamboyant cuttlefish. The flamboyant cuttlefish has a poisonous body with brightly colored skin. Its skin is adapted to ward off predators. The bright colors serve as a warning sign t...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? After Cara cooked and served a scrumptious dinner, Dad boasted that she is the Julia Child of our family. Solution: The text uses an allusion, a brief reference to someone or something well known. Julia Child alludes to the famous chef who is known for po...
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the statement. Propane is (). Solution: Count the number of chemical elements represented in the model. Then, decide if propane is an elementary substance or a compound. In this model, each ball is labeled with C for carbon or H for hydrogen. So, the model shows you that propane is made of ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? I used to love this TV show, but then I found out that Emir likes it, too. So I changed my opinion—if someone like Emir likes a show, it can't be as good as I thought! Solution: The text argues that a television show must be bad because someone the speaker ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the elementary substance. Solution: Look at the chemical formula for each substance, and count the number of symbols in the formula. Then, decide if the substance is an elementary substance. The chemical formula for tin contains one symbol: Sn. So, tin is made of one chemical element. Substan...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Rebecca has naturally blond hair. Solution: Humans do not choose their natural hair color. Instead, children get their natural hair color from their parents. So, Rebecca's hair color is an inherited trait.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference? Solution: 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 offi...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is a pair of shoes a good or a service? Solution: To decide whether a pair of shoes is a good or a service, ask these questions: Is a pair of shoes something you can touch? Yes. Is a pair of shoes a job you might pay someone else to do? No. So, a pair of shoes is a good.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same genus as the blue jay. Solution: A blue jay's scientific name is Cyanocitta cristata. The first word of its scientific name is Cyanocitta. Goura cristata and Cyanocitta cristata are not in the same genus. These organisms are not in the same genus, but part of their sc...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Idaho? Solution: Boise is the capital of Idaho.
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Question: [QUESTION]During this time, thermal energy was transferred from () to (). Solution: The temperature of each cake decreased, which means that the thermal energy of each cake decreased. So, thermal energy was transferred from each cake to the surroundings.
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Sebastian acquired this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Compare the motion of three bicycles. Which bicycle was moving at the highest speed? Solution: Look at the distance each bicycle moved and the time it took to move that distance. The direction each bicycle moved does not affect its speed. Notice that each bicycle moved for 5 hours. The bicycle that ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the invertebrate. Solution: A black howler is a mammal. Like other mammals, a black howler is a vertebrate. It has a backbone. A green sea turtle is a reptile. Like other reptiles, a green sea turtle is a vertebrate. It has a backbone. An earthworm is a worm. Like other worms, an earthworm is...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which property do these two objects have in common? Solution: Look at each object. For each object, decide if it has that property. A lemon has a sour taste. Both objects are sour. A stretchy object gets longer when you pull on it. Neither of the objects are stretchy. The property that both objects ...
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Question: [QUESTION]What does the idiom in this text suggest? "Speak of the devil!" Alice declared when Richard strolled into the room. Solution: The text uses an idiom, an expression that cannot be understood literally. The idiom speak of the devil suggests that Alice had just been speaking about Richard. People say t...
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Question: [QUESTION]Choose the poem that uses anaphora. Solution: This poem uses anaphora. It repeats the same word or words at the beginning of multiple lines or phrases. She stands alone, a wonder deathly-white. She stands there patient nerved with inner might.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of North Carolina? Solution: Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word does not rhyme? Solution: The words luck and duck rhyme. They both end with the uck sound. The word black does not rhyme. It ends with a different sound.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Indiana? Solution: Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which better describes the Jardines de la Reina National Park ecosystem? Solution: A tropical coral reef is a type of ecosystem. Tropical coral reefs have the following features: shallow, salty water, bright sunlight, and many different types of organisms. So, Jardines de la Reina National Park has ...
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