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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence so that it uses personification. At night, when the machines were () the factory seemed to be an entirely different place. Solution: Complete the sentence with the word asleep. It describes the machines as if they were people who were sleeping.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which continent is highlighted? Solution: This continent is Africa.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? I won't even bother to respond to Omar's comment on my op-ed. His profile picture is a duck wearing a top hat—he's clearly incapable of thoughtful debate. Solution: The text argues that Omar's comment should not be taken seriously because he has a silly pro...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which property matches this object? Solution: Look at the object. Think about each property. A breakable object will break into pieces if you drop it. The sandpaper is not breakable. A scratchy object is rough and itchy against your skin. The sandpaper is scratchy.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which statement describes the Great Basin Desert ecosystem? Solution: A cold desert is a type of ecosystem. Cold deserts have the following features: a small amount of rain or snow, dry, thin soil, and long, cold winters. So, the following statements describe the Great Basin Desert ecosystem: a smal...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which correctly shows the title of a movie? Solution: A movie should be in italics. The correct title is **The Sword in the Stone**.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Wyoming? Solution: Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of New Hampshire? Solution: Concord is the capital of New Hampshire.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which change best matches the sentence? A rock from outer space crashes into Earth's surface. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What do these two changes have in common? baking an apple pie making jam Solution: Step 1: Think about each change. Baking an apple pie is a chemical change. The type of matter in the pie changes when it is baked. The crust turns brown, and the apples become soft. Making jam is a chemical change. It...
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Question: [QUESTION]Does this passage describe the weather or the climate? It has not rained in over a week at Trevor's house. Solution: Read the text carefully. It has not rained in over a week at Trevor's house. This passage tells you about the precipitation last week at Trevor's house. It describes the atmosphere at...
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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]Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true? Solution: The magnets in Pair 2 attract. The magnets in Pair 1 repel. But whether the magnets attract or repel affects only the direction of the magnetic force. It does not affect the magnitud...
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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: The magnets in Pair 1 attract. The magnets in Pair 2 repel. But whether the magnets attract or repel affects only the direction of the magnetic force. It does not affect the magnitud...
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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]What is the mass of a full bag of groceries? Solution: The better estimate for the mass of a full bag of groceries is 2 kilograms. 2 grams is too light.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is the main persuasive appeal used in this ad? Solution: The ad appeals to logos, or reason. It mentions the results of laboratory tests.
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Question: [QUESTION]What location was involved in the triangular trade? Solution: Look at the map. The arrows on the map show that goods moved to and from these locations: China was not involved in the triangular trade.
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Question: [QUESTION]What can Chloe and Justin trade to each get what they want? Solution: Look at the table and images. Chloe wants broccoli. Justin 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]What is the capital of Idaho? Solution: Boise is the capital of Idaho.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these states is farthest west? Solution: To find the answer, look at the compass rose. Look at which way the west arrow is pointing. Texas is farthest west.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal's mouth is also adapted for bottom feeding? Solution: Look at the picture of the leopard shark. The leopard shark's mouth is located on the underside of its head and points downward. Its mouth is adapted for bottom feeding. The leopard shark uses its mouth to find food hidden in the sed...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the mammal below. Solution: A zebra is a mammal. It has hair and feeds its young milk. A tiger shark is a fish. It lives underwater. It has fins, not limbs.
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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. Potato chips have a salty taste. The lime is not salty. The property that both objects have in common is sour.
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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 sample A has more mass than each particle in sample B. The particles in sample A also have a higher average speed than the particles in sample B. So, the particle...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the phase of the Moon shown in the model. Solution:
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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 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. Carrie has always loved acting, and she often talks about moving to Hollywood.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which text uses the word nauseous in its traditional sense? Solution: The first text uses nauseous in its traditional sense: causing disgust or nausea. Everyone seemed to enjoy the magnolia-scented candle, but Oscar found the smell rather nauseous. The second text uses nauseous in its nontraditional...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which statement describes the antelope's motion? Solution: The antelope is speeding up. So, the antelope is accelerating.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which sentence is more formal? Solution: The first sentence is less formal. You can tell because it uses abbreviated language (ASAP). The second sentence does not use abbreviated language, so it is more formal.
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Question: [QUESTION]Using only these supplies, which question can Tessa investigate with an experiment? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is a run-on sentence? Solution: Sharon fell asleep Mom put a blanket on her is a run-on sentence. It has two sentences that are joined without end punctuation: Sharon fell asleep and Mom put a blanket on her.
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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 sticky object can attach or stick to other things. The sandpaper is not sticky. A fuzzy object is covered in soft hair. The sandpaper is not fuzzy. A scratchy objec...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal is also adapted to be camouflaged in a sandy desert? Solution: Look at the picture of the thorny devil. The thorny devil has a yellow-and-brown body. It is adapted to be camouflaged in a sandy desert. The word camouflage means to blend in. Now look at each animal. Figure out which anima...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the vertebrate. Solution: An emerald tree boa is a reptile. Like other reptiles, an emerald tree boa is a vertebrate. It has a backbone. A bess beetle is an insect. Like other insects, a bess beetle is an invertebrate. It does not have a backbone. It has an exoskeleton. A red-spotted purple b...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which country is highlighted? Solution: This country is New Zealand.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the name of the colony shown? Solution: The colony is Georgia.
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Question: [QUESTION]What kind of sentence is this? Don't overlook Jayla when choosing the new principal. Solution: The sentence makes a request, so it is an imperative sentence. Here, it ends with a period.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the vertebrate. Solution: An atlas moth is an insect. Like other insects, an atlas moth is an invertebrate. It does not have a backbone. It has a hard outer cover. A toucan is a bird. Like other birds, a toucan is a vertebrate. It has a backbone.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which sentence is more formal? Solution: The second sentence is less formal. You can tell because it uses slang (totally awesome). The first sentence uses formal language in place of the slang, so it is more formal overall.
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Question: [QUESTION]Would you find the word grief on a dictionary page with the following guide words? generally - good Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since grief is not between the guide words generally - good, it would not be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of West Virginia? Solution: Charleston is the capital of West Virginia.
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Question: [QUESTION]What can Brody and Kelly trade to each get what they want? Solution: Look at the table and images. Brody wants broccoli. Kelly 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 sentence uses a metaphor? Solution: This sentence uses a metaphor: Our boots were muddy pig's hooves. The words boots and pig's hooves are compared without the word like or as. This sentence uses a simile: Our boots were as muddy as a pig's hooves. The words boots and pig's hooves are compared...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which statement describes the sailboat's motion? Solution: The sailboat is speeding up. So, the sailboat is accelerating.
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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 soft object changes shape when pressed or squeezed. None of the objects are soft. A smooth object is not scratchy or rough. All three objects are smooth. A sticky o...
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Henry acquired this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which material is this sandwich bag made of? Solution: Look at the picture of the sandwich bag. The bag is made of plastic.
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Question: [QUESTION]What kind of sentence is this? Have you ever typed on a typewriter? Solution: The sentence asks something, and it ends with a question mark. It is an interrogative sentence.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? kangaroo - kitten Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since kerosene is between the guide words kangaroo - kitten, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Alec can ride a motorcycle. Solution: People are not born knowing how to ride a motorcycle. Instead, many people learn how to ride. So, riding a motorcycle is an acquired trait.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which ocean is highlighted? Solution: This is the Atlantic Ocean.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which correctly shows the title of a book? Solution: Capitalize the first word, the last word, and every important word in between. The words the, for, and a are not important, so they should not be capitalized. The correct title is I Took the Moon for a Walk.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the volume of a fish bowl? Solution: The better estimate for the volume of a fish bowl is 5 liters. 5 milliliters is too little.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? Don't try to tell me that you only watch educational programming, Nellie! I know for a fact that your sister only watches reality television. Solution: The text argues that Nellie must watch reality television, because her sister watches reality television....
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is softer? Solution: Soft is a property. A soft material changes shape when pressed or squeezed. Look at each picture, one at a time. Imagine touching the material shown in each picture. Of the choices, the cotton towel is softer. If you squeeze cotton fabric, it will change shape.
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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 farther apart, the magnetic force between them is weaker. The magnets in Pair 1 are farther apart than the magne...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which sentence states a fact? Solution: The first sentence states a fact. Certain insects help flowering plants reproduce by moving pollen between the plant's different parts. It can be proved by reading an article about how flowering plants are pollinated. The second sentence states an opinion. Tom...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? Mr. Copeland has a reputation as a Scrooge, so our club has stopped asking him for donations. Solution: The source of the allusion Scrooge is literature. The novella A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, tells the story of the penny-pinching...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which text uses the word peruse in its traditional sense? Solution: The second text uses peruse in its traditional sense: to examine in detail. The detective carefully perused the newspaper, hoping to find a coded message hidden in the personal ads. The first text uses peruse in its nontraditional s...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Pennsylvania? Solution: Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania.
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the statement. Carbon dioxide is (). Solution: Use the model to determine whether carbon dioxide is an elementary substance or a compound. Step 1: Interpret the model. . Use the legend to determine the chemical element represented by each color. The colors and atomic symbols from the legend...
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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. You can see clearly through a transparent object. The yarn pom pom and the stuffed dice are not transparent. A fuzzy object is covered in soft hair. All three objects...
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence. The Third Amendment says that the government cannot force people to keep soldiers in their () during a time of peace. Solution: The Third Amendment says that the government can't force people to keep soldiers in their homes during a time of peace. The amendment says that no so...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following could Matt's test show? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? When it comes to starting new businesses, Kinsley seems to have a Midas touch. Solution: The source of the allusion Midas is Greek mythology. In Greek mythology, King Midas is granted his wish that everything he touches turn to gold. The allu...
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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. Both poles of each magnet line up with both poles of the other magnet. The south pole of each magnet is closest to the north pole of the other m...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? After Wanda cooked and served a scrumptious dinner, Dad boasted that she is the Julia Child of our family. 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 p...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? cedar - county Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since chorus is between the guide words cedar - county, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is this organism's common name? Solution: Haliaeetus pelagicus is written in italics. The first word is capitalized, and the second word is not. So, it is the scientific name. Haliaeetus pelagicus is the organism's scientific name. So, you know that Steller's sea eagle is the common name.
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Question: [QUESTION]Does this passage describe the weather or the climate? Solution: Read the passage carefully. Humpback whales migrate each spring from Mexico to Alaska. They are often seen in Glacier Bay, Alaska, in late spring. Light winds are common in the spring, averaging eight miles per hour in May. The underli...
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Question: [QUESTION]What location was involved in the triangular trade? Solution: Look at the map. The arrows on the map show that goods moved to and from these locations: China was not involved in the triangular trade.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? By the time Anita had finished explaining to Mr. Dodson what had happened, her friends were laughingly referring to her as Scheherazade. Solution: The source of the allusion Scheherazade is ancient legend. The Arabian Nights presents the anci...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Nevada? Solution: Carson City is the capital of Nevada.
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Question: [QUESTION]What kind of sentence is this? Meet me at my house at noon. Solution: The sentence tells someone to do something, so it is an imperative sentence. Here, it ends with a period.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which tense does the sentence use? Kate and Lucy win the game every time. Solution: The sentence is in present tense. You can tell because it uses a present-tense verb, win. The verb tells you about something that is true or happening now.
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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]Think about the magnetic force between the magnets in each pair. Which of the following statements is true? Solution: The magnets in Pair 1 attract. The magnets in Pair 2 repel. But whether the magnets attract or repel affects only the direction of the magnetic force. It does not affect the magnitud...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which property do these four objects have in common? Solution: Look at each object. For each object, decide if it has that property. A soft object changes shape when pressed or squeezed. The jello is soft, but the wet ice cube is not. A slippery object is hard to hold onto or stand on. All four obje...
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Question: [QUESTION]Does this passage describe the weather or the climate? Morning clouds usually clear up by noon where Kimi lives. Solution: Read the text carefully. Morning clouds usually clear up by noon where Kimi lives. This passage tells you about the usual pattern of clouds where Kimi lives. It does not describ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which type of sentence is this? Brenna is a competitive horseback rider, and she will be competing in the next World Equestrian Games, which are held every four years. Solution: The sentence is compound-complex. It is made up of two independent clauses and a dependent clause. The dependent clause be...
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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 sample A has more mass than each particle in sample B. The particles in sample A also have a higher average speed than the particles in sample B. So, the particle...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which correctly shows the title of a book? Solution: A book should be in italics. The correct title is **The Elegant but Easy Cookbook**.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which continent was involved in the Seven Years' War? Solution: Look at the map. The map shows that the conflict involved countries and territories throughout South America, Africa, North America, Asia, and Europe. The only continents not involved were Australia, where no Europeans had settled, and ...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Minnesota? Solution: Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following statement about our solar system true or false? The volume of Mars is more than three times as large as Mercury's. Solution: To determine if this statement is true, calculate the value of three times the volume of Mercury. Then compare the result to the volume of Mars. The volume of...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is a simple sentence? Solution: The first sentence is the simple sentence. It is a single independent clause. Letters and packages were sent to the mail room from a chute on the fourth floor.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? Clare gazed at the ancient pug that seemed to sleep all day and noted, "You're an energetic puppy!" Solution: The text uses verbal irony, which involves saying one thing but implying something very different. An energetic puppy shows verbal irony because ...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of South Carolina? Solution: Columbia is the capital of South Carolina.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Pennsylvania? Solution: Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Jack's phenotype for the cheek color trait? Solution: You need to determine Jack's phenotype for the cheek color trait. First, consider the alleles in Jack's genotype for the cheek color gene. Then, decide whether these alleles are dominant or recessive. The allele...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which country is highlighted? Solution: This country is Trinidad and Tobago.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which sentence is more formal? Solution: The second sentence is less formal. You can tell because it uses abbreviated language (FYI). The first sentence does not use abbreviated language, so it is more formal.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the vertebrate. Solution: A bess beetle is an insect. Like other insects, a bess beetle is an invertebrate. It does not have a backbone. It has an exoskeleton. A three-toed sloth is a mammal. Like other mammals, a three-toed sloth is a vertebrate. It has a backbone. A praying mantis is an ins...
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Question: [QUESTION]Can Asimina triloba cells make their own food? Solution: Asimina triloba is a plant. Plant cells can make their own food. Plant cells make food using photosynthesis.
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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 sample A has more mass than each particle in sample B. The particles in sample A also have a higher average speed than the particles in sample B. So, the particle...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which announcement is more formal? Solution: The second announcement is more formal. It uses more elevated language (pleased to announce). The other announcement sounds more conversational (so happy).
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country. —President John F. Kennedy, inaugural address Solution: The text uses chiasmus, an expression in which the second half parallels the first but reve...
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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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