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Question: [QUESTION]Which continent is highlighted? Solution: This continent is Asia.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Apollo's genotype for the coat pattern gene? Solution: An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. Apollo has one allele for a spotted coat (A) and one allele for a black coat (a). So, Apollo's genotype for the coat pattern gene i...
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Question: [QUESTION]Compare the motion of three ships. Which ship was moving at the highest speed? Solution: Look at the distance each ship moved and the time it took to move that distance. The direction each ship moved does not affect its speed. Notice that each ship moved for 5 hours. The ship that moved 210 miles mo...
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Question: [QUESTION]Compare the average kinetic energies of the particles in each sample. Which sample has the higher temperature? Solution: Each particle in the two samples has the same mass, and the particles in both samples have the same average speed. So, the particles in both samples have the same average kinetic ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the bird below. Solution: A zebra is a mammal. It has hair and feeds its young milk. Zebras eat mostly grass. But they sometimes eat other types of plants, such as shrubs or tree bark. An ostrich is a bird. It has feathers, two wings, and a beak. The ostrich is the largest bird alive today. O...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Iowa? Solution: Des Moines is the capital of Iowa.
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Question: [QUESTION]Will these magnets attract or repel each other? Solution: To predict if these magnets will attract or repel, 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. Like poles repel. So, these magnets will repel each other.
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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. Mrs. Petersen is capitalized because it is a proper noun.
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Question: [QUESTION]Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true? Solution: Magnet sizes affect the magnitude of the magnetic force. Imagine magnets that are the same shape and made of the same material. The smaller the magnets, the smaller the magnitude of ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following could Maura's test show? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? Mr. McCormick argues that we need to do more to prevent workplace injuries and fatalities. I doubt that someone so socially awkward would know a thing about office safety. Solution: The text argues that being socially awkward determines knowledge of workpla...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the probability that a rose plant produced by this cross will have light yellow flowers? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following could Emmy's test show? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]According to the text, what evidence of a volcanic eruption did the captain observe? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same species as the crystal jellyfish. Solution: A crystal jellyfish's scientific name is Aequorea victoria. Aurelia aurita does not have the same scientific name as a crystal jellyfish. So, Aequorea victoria and Aurelia aurita are not in the same species. Aequorea victori...
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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 her could refer to Mrs. Bradley's or Jane's. Just as Mrs. Bradley finished brewing Jane a cup of tea, her phone rang. The first answer choice shows a possible...
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Question: [QUESTION]Using only these supplies, which question can Richard investigate with an experiment? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which month is the hottest on average in Rome? Solution: To describe the average temperature trends in Rome, look at the graph. Choice "Feb" is incorrect. Choice "Mar" is incorrect. Choice "Apr" is incorrect. Choice "Jul" is incorrect. Choice "Aug" is incorrect. Choice "Dec" is incorrect. Choice "Ja...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? Jasper's Falstaffian nature makes him stand out at a party. Solution: The source of the allusion Falstaffian is Shakespeare. Sir John Falstaff, a comical character in several of William Shakespeare's plays, is known for his cheerful sociabili...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same genus as the cocoi heron. Solution: A cocoi heron's scientific name is Ardea cocoi. The first word of its scientific name is Ardea. Pelecanus philippensis is in the genus Pelecanus. The first word of its scientific name is Pelecanus. So, Pelecanus philippensis and Ard...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the student text plagiarized? Solution: The student text is plagiarized. Though it cites the source, it uses the source's exact words without quotation marks. Knowing a second language can aid in multi-tasking due to the bilingual brain's ability to inhibit one language while using another (Maria...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which wax candle has a higher temperature? Solution: The two wax candles are made of the same material and have the same mass. So, the wax candle with more thermal energy has a higher temperature.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is more flexible? Solution: Flexible is a property. A flexible material can be bent without breaking easily. Look at each picture, one at a time. Imagine bending the material shown in each picture. Of the choices, the tape is more flexible. If you bend a piece of tape, it will not break.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which state is highlighted? Solution: This state is Idaho.
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Question: [QUESTION]Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true? Solution: Distance affects the strength of the magnetic force. When magnets are closer together, the magnetic force between them is stronger. The magnets in Pair 1 are closer together than the...
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Question: [QUESTION]The United States has a federal system. Based on these definitions, which of these statements would most likely be made by a person who lives under a federal system? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Answer the riddle. I am red-brown. I have a big, bushy tail. I look like a small dog. What am I? Solution: A fox is red-brown. A fox has a big, bushy tail. A fox looks like a small dog.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which continent is highlighted? Solution: This continent is Europe.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Freya's phenotype for the coat pattern trait? Solution: An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait. Freya's observable version of the coat pattern trait is a black coat. So, Freya's phenotype for the coat pattern trait is a black co...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which job does the circulatory system do? Solution: The circulatory system brings oxygen, nutrients, and water to cells. It also helps remove carbon dioxide waste. The circulatory system does not break down food into small pieces. This job is done by the digestive system. After the digestive system ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is a compound sentence? Solution: The second sentence is the compound sentence. It is made up of two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction and. The rumor will fade away in time, and you won't even remember it.
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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. Florida is farthest south.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same species as the Grevy's zebra. Solution: A Grevy's zebra's scientific name is Equus grevyi. Macropus rufus does not have the same scientific name as a Grevy's zebra. So, Equus grevyi and Macropus rufus are not in the same species. Macropus giganteus does not have the s...
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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. Wyoming is farthest south.
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Question: [QUESTION]According to Newton's third law, what other force must be happening? Solution: Zachary is pulling on the suitcase. So, Newton's third law tells you that the suitcase is pulling on Zachary.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is this organism's scientific name? Solution: Cyanocitta cristata is written in italics. The first word is capitalized, and the second word is not. So, Cyanocitta cristata is the scientific name.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal's legs are also adapted for wading? Solution: Look at the picture of the flamingo. Long legs help the flamingo keep its body above the surface of the water while wading. Thin legs are easier to move through the water. Now look at each animal. Figure out which animal has a similar adapta...
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Question: [QUESTION]What kind of sentence is this? What rights do the first ten amendments to the Constitution guarantee Americans? Solution: The sentence asks a question and ends with a question mark. It is an interrogative sentence.
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Question: [QUESTION]In this experiment, which were part of an experimental group? Solution: In this experiment, Jayden investigated whether adding earthworms to soil affects how many leaves grow on mint plants. So, the mint plants that got earthworms were part of an experimental group. There were no earthworms in the s...
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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 breakable object will break into pieces if you drop it. The rubber ball is not breakable. A smooth object is not scratchy or rough. Both objects are smooth. The prope...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal's feet are also adapted for digging? Solution: Look at the picture of the star-nosed mole. The star-nosed mole has long, straight claws. Its feet are adapted for digging. The star-nosed mole uses its claws to break up soil and move it out of the way. Now look at each animal. Figure out ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is the stickiest? Solution: Sticky is a property. A sticky material easily attaches to other things. Look at each picture, one at a time. Imagine touching the material shown in each picture. Of the choices, the honey is the stickiest. If you touch honey, it will stick to you.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the reptile below. Solution: A green frog is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water. Frogs live near water or in damp places. Most frogs lay their eggs in water. A Galapagos giant tortoise is a reptile. It has scaly, waterproof skin. Galapagos tortoises live on the Galap...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of New Mexico? Solution: Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which statement is true about the average monthly precipitation in Nairobi? Solution: To describe the average precipitation trends in Nairobi, look at the graph. Choice "Feb" is incorrect. Choice "Apr" is incorrect. Choice "Aug" is incorrect. Choice "More precipitation falls in April than in August....
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Question: [QUESTION]What kind of sentence is this? In the game today, Mary hit a home run with bases loaded! Solution: The sentence is a statement that shows strong feeling and ends with an exclamation point. It is an exclamatory sentence.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which statement describes the Oglala National Grassland ecosystem? Solution: A prairie grassland is a type of ecosystem. Prairie grasslands have the following features: hot summers and cool winters, a medium amount of rain, and soil that is rich in nutrients. So, the following statements describe th...
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Question: [QUESTION]What does the personification in this text suggest? Keith tried to ignore his unfinished essay, but it glared at him from across the room. Solution: The text uses personification, giving human characteristics to nonhuman things. Glared at him suggests that it bothered Keith that the essay wasn't fin...
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Question: [QUESTION]Look at the models of molecules below. Select the elementary substance. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]In this food chain, the red fox is a tertiary consumer. Why? Solution: In this food chain, the red fox is a tertiary consumer because it eats a secondary consumer. The secondary consumer in this food chain is the deer mouse.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? There has been an incident on Praxis. —Brigadier Kerla, after Praxis is destroyed in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country Solution: The text uses understatement, which involves deliberately representing something as less serious or important than it rea...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which solution has a higher concentration of yellow particles? Solution: In Solution A and Solution B, the yellow particles represent the solute. To figure out which solution has a higher concentration of yellow particles, look at both the number of yellow particles and the volume of the solvent in ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? leaves - look Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since limp is between the guide words leaves - look, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]During this time, thermal energy was transferred from () to (). Solution: The temperature of each salmon increased, which means that the thermal energy of each salmon increased. So, thermal energy was transferred from the surroundings to each salmon.
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Question: [QUESTION]What can happen to an egg and a sperm? Solution: A sperm swims through a water drop on the heart-shaped plant to get to an egg. The sperm and egg can fuse to form a fertilized egg. The fertilized egg can then grow into a mature fern. A heart-shaped plant grows from a spore, not from a fertilized egg...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Maryland? Solution: Annapolis is the capital of Maryland.
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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. Connecticut is farthest north.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Virginia? Solution: Richmond is the capital of Virginia.
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Question: [QUESTION]What do these two changes have in common? a piece of avocado turning brown milk going sour Solution: Step 1: Think about each change. A piece of avocado turning brown is a chemical change. The avocado reacts with oxygen in the air to form a different type of matter. If you scrape off the brown part ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Identify the question that Farid's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which continent is highlighted? Solution: This continent is North America.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following statement about our solar system true or false? Jupiter's volume is more than 10,000 times as large as the volume of Mars. Solution: To determine if this statement is true, calculate the value of 10,000 times the volume of Mars. Then compare the result to the volume of Jupiter. Jupi...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which text uses the word terribly in its traditional sense? Solution: The first text uses terribly in its traditional sense: in a terrible manner. Steve shivered terribly as he gazed at the snow-clad slope. After calming his nerves, he began his descent. The second text uses terribly in its nontradi...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which better describes the Masoala National Park ecosystem? Solution: A tropical rain forest is a type of ecosystem. Tropical rain forests have the following features: year-round rain and warm temperatures, soil that is poor in nutrients, and many different types of organisms. So, Masoala National P...
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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]Which of the following organisms is the primary consumer in this food web? Solution: Primary consumers eat producers. So, in a food web, primary consumers have arrows pointing to them from producers. The bolete fungus has arrows pointing to it from the black racer, the gray fox, and the bobcat. None...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the direction of this push? Solution: The basketball player's shot is a type of push. He shoots the ball away from his hand to score a basket. The direction of the push is away from the basketball player's hand.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Salem's phenotype for the agouti fur trait? Solution: Salem's genotype for the agouti fur gene is aa. Salem's genotype of aa has only a alleles. The a allele is for not having agouti fur. So, Salem's phenotype for the agouti fur trait must be not having agouti fur....
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Question: [QUESTION]Does this passage describe the weather or the climate? Arianna put on an extra pair of socks this morning because it was so cold. Solution: Read the text carefully. Arianna put on an extra pair of socks this morning because it was so cold. This passage tells you about the temperature this morning wh...
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on the timeline, which of the following statements is true? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following statement about our solar system true or false? Earth is the largest planet that is made mainly of rock. Solution: The table tells you that Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are the planets made mainly of rock. Of these planets, Earth has the volume with the largest exponent. So, Eart...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these continents does the prime meridian intersect? Solution: The prime meridian is the line at 0° longitude. It intersects Africa. It does not intersect Asia or South America.
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Question: [QUESTION]Using only these supplies, which question can Cassie investigate with an experiment? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Chip's genotype for the fur texture gene? Solution: An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. Chip has one allele for straight fur (F) and one allele for wavy fur (f). So, Chip's genotype for the fur texture gene is Ff.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which solution has a higher concentration of green particles? Solution: In Solution A and Solution B, the green particles represent the solute. To figure out which solution has a higher concentration of green particles, look at both the number of green particles and the volume of the solvent in each...
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Question: [QUESTION]Compare the motion of two speed walkers. Which speed walker was moving at a lower speed? Solution: Look at the distance each speed walker moved and the time it took to move that distance. One speed walker moved 70 kilometers in 10 hours. The other speed walker moved 75 kilometers in 10 hours. Notice...
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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. Nebraska is farthest north.
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Question: [QUESTION]Compare the motion of two fish. Which fish was moving at a higher speed? Solution: Look at the distance each fish moved and the time it took to move that distance. One fish moved 20 miles in 5 hours. The other fish moved 15 miles in 5 hours. Notice that each fish spent the same amount of time moving...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal's feet are also adapted for digging? Solution: Look at the picture of the European mole. The European mole has long, straight claws. Its feet are adapted for digging. The European mole uses its claws to break up soil and move it out of the way. Now look at each animal. Figure out which ...
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Question: [QUESTION]The shopper lifts each bag at the same speed. Which bag is lifted with a larger force? Solution: Look for the shopping bag that is heavier. A shopping bag holding 5 pounds of food is heavier than a shopping bag holding 4 pounds of food. So, the bag holding 5 pounds needs a larger force to start movi...
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Holly's phenotype for the body hair trait? Solution: You need to determine Holly's phenotype for the body hair trait. First, consider the alleles in Holly's genotype for the body hair gene. Then, decide whether these alleles are dominant or recessive. The allele fo...
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Question: [QUESTION]Will these magnets attract or repel each other? Solution: To predict if these magnets will attract or repel, look at which poles are closest to each other. The south pole of one magnet is closest to the north pole of the other magnet. Opposite poles attract. So, these magnets will attract each other...
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence so that it uses personification. As much as we might like to freeze time, it (). Solution: Complete the sentence with the phrase marches on. It describes time as if it were a person who keeps walking forward.
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Question: [QUESTION]Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true? Solution: Distance affects the magnitude of the magnetic force. When there is a greater distance between magnets, the magnitude of the magnetic force between them is smaller. There is a greate...
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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 logical fallacy is used in the text? Leon must not have enjoyed the casserole, or he would have asked for a second serving. Solution: The text argues that if Leon enjoyed the casserole, then he would have eaten more. However, Leon could have enjoyed the casserole without wanting a second servi...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? "This box weighs a ton!" Juan panted. "Suzie, do you mind helping me carry it up the stairs?" Solution: The text uses hyperbole, an obvious exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally. A ton is an exaggeration, since it would be impossible for on...
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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 tense does the sentence use? The herd of wild horses will travel together. Solution: The sentence is in future tense. You can tell because it uses will before the main verb, travel. The verb tells you about something that is going to happen.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which phrase has a more negative connotation? Solution: A stench has a more negative connotation. Stench and odor both denote a smell. However, stench always suggests an unpleasant smell.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which text uses the word ironic in its traditional sense? Solution: The second text uses ironic in its traditional sense: contrary to what was intended, often in an amusing way. It's ironic because Pablo tried to get away from the snow but found himself in a snowstorm regardless. Last winter, Pablo ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same genus as the gray heron. Solution: A gray heron's scientific name is Ardea cinerea. The first word of its scientific name is Ardea. Lissotriton helveticus is in the genus Lissotriton. The first word of its scientific name is Lissotriton. So, Lissotriton helveticus and...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Wisconsin? Solution: Madison is the capital of Wisconsin.
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Monica acquired this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What kind of sentence is this? The audience's thunderous applause left me completely speechless! Solution: The sentence tells about something, but it shows strong feeling and ends with an exclamation point. It is an exclamatory sentence.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which tense does the sentence use? The astronomer uses the telescope only at night. Solution: The sentence is in present tense. You can tell because it uses a present-tense verb, uses. The verb ends in -s and tells you about something that is true or happening now.
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Question: [QUESTION]How long does it take to drain all of the water in a full bathtub? Solution: The better estimate for how long it takes to drain all of the water in a full bathtub is 50 seconds. 50 hours is too slow.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend. —William Blake Solution: The text uses a paradox, a statement that might at first appear to be contradictory, but that may in fact contain some truth. It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forg...
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is a road from one end of a city to the other? Solution: The better estimate for the length of a road from one end of a city to the other is 5 kilometers. 5 centimeters is too short.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Hawaii? Solution: Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii.
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