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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Ohio? Solution: Columbus is the capital of Ohio.
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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. California is farthest south.
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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 ocean is highlighted? Solution: This is the Indian Ocean.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is this organism's common name? Solution: Cathartes aura is written in italics. The first word is capitalized, and the second word is not. So, it is the scientific name. Cathartes aura is the organism's scientific name. So, you know that turkey vulture is the common name.
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is the Mississippi River? Solution: The best estimate for the length of the Mississippi River is 2,300 miles. 2,300 inches, 2,300 feet, and 2,300 yards are all too short.
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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 word and is not important, so it should not be capitalized. The correct title is Penny and Her Doll.
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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]Based on the time line, which event happens after James Marshall discovers gold and before gold becomes harder to find? Solution: A time line shows the order of events by placing them along a line. This time line shows important events during the California Gold Rush. Look at how the events are orde...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the direction of this push? Solution: The bottom magnet pushes the top magnet. The direction of the push is away from the bottom magnet.
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Marshall has five fingers on each hand. Solution: Most humans are born with five fingers on each hand. So, having five fingers is an inherited trait.
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Rudy inherited this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? After Carla 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 figure of speech is used in this text? Logan is a real Benedict Arnold. After promising to work on my campaign for class president, he decided to support my opponent. Solution: The text uses an allusion, a brief reference to someone or something well known. Benedict Arnold alludes to the Ameri...
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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: Both magnet sizes and distance affect the magnitude of the magnetic force. The sizes of the magnets in Pair 1 are the same as in Pair 2. The distance between the magnets is also the ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which ocean is highlighted? Solution: This is the Southern Ocean. The Southern Ocean reaches from the shores of Antarctica to 60° South latitude.
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is a basketball court? Solution: The best estimate for the length of a basketball court is 24 meters. 24 millimeters and 24 centimeters are too short. 24 kilometers is too long.
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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 statement describes the Great Basin Desert ecosystem: a smal...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the vertebrate. Solution: A tiger is a mammal. Like other mammals, a tiger 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. Like other octopuses, a Caribbean reef octopus i...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which sentence states a fact? Solution: The first sentence states a fact. In terms of size and age, the Sun is an average star. It can be proved by looking up information about the Sun and other stars. The second sentence states an opinion. In most respects, stars are more interesting than planets. ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which organizational structure does this text primarily use? Solution: The text uses a sequential structure to show the evolution of the bicycle. In the text, certain words and phrases help to organize ideas in a sequential structure. Notice the phrases in 1818, in 1863, a few years later, over the ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Darnell's phenotype for the cystic fibrosis trait? Solution: An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait. Darnell's observable version of the cystic fibrosis trait is having cystic fibrosis. So, Darnell's phenotype for the cystic fib...
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Josie inherited this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following statement about our solar system true or false? The volume of Mercury is less than one-tenth of the volume of Earth. Solution: To determine if this statement is true, calculate the value of one-tenth the volume of Earth. Then compare the result to the volume of Mercury. The volume o...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the organism in the same species as the blue jay. Solution: A blue jay's scientific name is Cyanocitta cristata. Larus michahellis does not have the same scientific name as a blue jay. So, Cyanocitta cristata and Larus michahellis are not in the same species. Goura victoria does not have the ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the reptile below. Solution: A leaf-tailed gecko is a reptile. It has scaly, waterproof skin. Many geckos have special pads on their toes. The pads help them climb up plants and rocks. A clownfish is a fish. It lives underwater. It has fins, not limbs. Clownfish live with animals called anemo...
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Question: [QUESTION]The city of Lexington has been one of the world's biggest makers of cough drops for many years. But last month, Lexington's cough drop factories were destroyed by floods. What will probably happen to the overall supply of cough drops? Solution: Floods destroyed the cough drop factories in Lexington....
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Question: [QUESTION]What kind of sentence is this? Do you know Donald from soccer camp, or do you have another connection with him? Solution: The sentence asks something, and it ends with a question mark. It is an interrogative sentence.
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Pete acquired this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Ruben inherited this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is an adult great white shark? Solution: The best estimate for the length of an adult great white shark is 5 yards. 5 inches and 5 feet are too short. 5 miles is too long.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the volume of a small measuring spoon? Solution: The better estimate for the volume of a small measuring spoon is 5 milliliters. 5 liters is too much.
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence. Christianity and () originated in the same region of the world. Solution: Look at the map. The markers representing Christianity and Judaism are close together, so they originated in the same region of the world. Both religions started in the Middle East. In fact, Christianity...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of these continents does the equator intersect? Solution: The equator is the line at 0° latitude. It intersects Africa. It does not intersect North America or Australia.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? The old wooden rocking chair that Norma brought home from the rummage sale was as comfortable as a bed of nails. Solution: The text uses verbal irony, which involves saying one thing but implying something very different. As comfortable as a bed of nails ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal's feet are also adapted for swimming? Solution: Look at the picture of the Suriname toad. The Suriname toad has webbed feet. Its feet are adapted for swimming. As it swims, the Suriname toad uses its webbed feet to push itself through water. Now look at each animal. Figure out which ani...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word does not rhyme? Solution: The words bird and third rhyme. They both end with the ird sound. The word hard does not rhyme. It ends with a different sound.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? album - avoid Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since argue is between the guide words album - avoid, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on the table, who invented the Super Soaker? Solution: In a table, each cell gives information related to its row and column. This table shows the inventors of some popular toys. Look in the Toy column and find Super Soaker. Then, follow that row to the left to see who the Inventor was. The le...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which text uses the word nauseous in its traditional sense? Solution: The second text uses nauseous in its traditional sense: causing disgust or nausea. Dana couldn't tolerate the nauseous odor emanating from the landfill, so she rolled up her car windows as she drove past. The first text uses nause...
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Question: [QUESTION]Does this passage describe the weather or the climate? The dry season in Emmett's hometown usually lasts from November to May. Solution: Read the text carefully. The dry season in Emmett's hometown usually lasts from November to May. This passage tells you about the usual precipitation pattern where...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? Ed picked up his pace on the trail as his spidey sense began to tingle. Solution: The source of the allusion spidey sense is a comic book. The comic book superhero Spider-Man possesses a spidey sense that warns him of impending trouble. The a...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following statement about our solar system true or false? The volume of Neptune is less than 75% of the volume of Uranus. Solution: To determine if this statement is true, calculate the value of 75% of the volume of Uranus by multiplying its volume by 0.75. Then compare the result to the volu...
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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 nylon shorts are more flexible. If you fold nylon fabric, it will not break.
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Question: [QUESTION]What does the metaphor in this text suggest? Kiara felt a roller coaster of emotions when she heard the news. Solution: The text uses a metaphor, comparing two things that are not actually alike without using like or as. The metaphor Kiara felt a roller coaster of emotions suggests that Kiara had va...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the living thing. Solution: Clay is not a living thing. Clay does not have all of the traits of a living thing. It can be formed into different shapes, but it does not grow or respond to the world around it. It does not need food or water. A giant clam is a living thing. Giant clams grow and ...
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Question: [QUESTION]What can Clare and Henry trade to each get what they want? Solution: Clare wanted broccoli in her lunch and Henry was hoping for tomatoes. Look at the labeled part of the images. Clare has tomatoes. Henry has broccoli. They can trade tomatoes for broccoli to both be happier. Trading other things wou...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is building a fence a good or a service? Solution: To decide whether building a fence is a good or a service, ask these questions: Is building a fence something you can touch? No. Is building a fence a job you might pay someone else to do? Yes. So, building a fence is a service.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words? neglect - normal Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since nice is between the guide words neglect - normal, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Amos's phenotype for the body size trait? Solution: You need to determine Amos's phenotype for the body size trait. First, consider the alleles in Amos's genotype for the body size gene. Then, decide whether these alleles are dominant or recessive. The allele for a...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the name of the colony shown? Solution: The colony is Virginia. The Virginia Colony included land that would later become part of the state of West Virginia. West Virginia was never its own colony.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? Peter is a real Benedict Arnold. After promising to work on my campaign for class president, he decided to support my opponent. Solution: The text uses an allusion, a brief reference to someone or something well known. Benedict Arnold alludes to the Ameri...
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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]Which logical fallacy is used in the text? Mrs. Harmon, you point out that childhood obesity rates have skyrocketed, but are you aware that rainforests provide critical habitats for some of the world's rarest plants and animals? Solution: The text argues that obesity rates and rainforests are someho...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the temperature of a cup of hot cocoa? Solution: The better estimate for the temperature of a cup of hot cocoa is 65°C. 65°F is too cold.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following best describes a population in the mountains of Yellowstone National Park? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which continent is highlighted? Solution: This continent is Europe.
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Question: [QUESTION]Complete the sentence. Sanding a piece of wood is a (). Solution: Sanding a piece of wood is a physical change. The wood becomes smoother, but it is still made of the same type of matter.
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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 **Apple or Orange**.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? Tisha insisted that her dog wasn't fat; she said that he was merely well-fed. Solution: The text uses a euphemism, a polite or indirect expression that is used to de-emphasize an unpleasant topic. Well-fed is an indirect way of saying overweight.
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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 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. Illinois is farthest west.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which of the following fossils is younger? Select the more likely answer. Solution: Look again at the fossils in the rock sequence diagram. Compare the positions of these fossils to determine which one is younger: The crocodile egg fossil is in a shallower layer in the rock sequence than the feather...
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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 Henry tried to get away from the snow but found himself in a snowstorm regardless. Last winter, Henry ...
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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 smooth object is not scratchy or rough. Both objects are smooth. Blue is a color. This color is blue. Neither of the objects are blue. The property that both objects ...
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Question: [QUESTION]How long is a bench? Solution: The best estimate for the length of a bench is 9 feet. 9 inches is too short. 9 yards and 9 miles are too long.
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Question: [QUESTION]What information supports the conclusion that Mackenzie acquired this trait? Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Which ocean is highlighted? Solution: This is the Southern Ocean. The Southern Ocean reaches from the shores of Antarctica to 60° South latitude.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which ocean is highlighted? Solution: This is the Pacific Ocean.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal's legs are also adapted for wading? Solution: Look at the picture of the great egret. Long legs help the great egret 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 ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the one substance that is not a mineral. Solution: Compare the properties of each substance to the properties of minerals. Select the substance whose properties do not match those of minerals. Native gold is a mineral. Chrysotile is a mineral. A turtle shell is not a pure substance. But all m...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which online professional profile is more formal? Solution: The second online professional profile is more formal. It uses more elevated language (sales professional, strong interpersonal skills). The other professional profile uses imprecise language (really) and abbreviations (sales pro).
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Question: [QUESTION]Which is softer? Solution: Soft is a property. A soft material changes shape when you press on it. Look at each picture, one at a time. Imagine touching the material shown in each picture. Of the choices, the styrofoam packing peanuts are softer. If you squeeze styrofoam packing peanuts, they will c...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which property matches this object? Solution: Look at the object. Think about each property. A bouncy object will bounce back from the floor if you drop it. The towel is not bouncy. A soft object changes shape when pressed or squeezed. The towel is soft.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which material is this balloon made of? Solution: Look at the picture of the balloon. The balloon is made of rubber. Some types of rubber come from the sap inside trees! To get the sap out, a small hole is cut into the tree. The sap slowly flows out into a bucket. The sap can be used to make many th...
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Question: [QUESTION]What do these two changes have in common? breaking a pencil in half cutting an apple Solution: Step 1: Think about each change. Breaking a pencil is a physical change. The pencil gets broken into pieces. But each piece is still made of the same type of matter. Cutting an apple is a physical change. ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which specific humidity level was measured within the outlined area shown? Solution: Look at the colors shown within the outlined area. Then, use the legend to determine which specific humidity levels those colors represent. The legend tells you that this air mass contained air with specific humidit...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the capital of Connecticut? Solution: Hartford is the capital of Connecticut.
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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]Identify the question that Tanner's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the invertebrate. Solution: A diving beetle is an insect. Like other insects, a diving beetle is an invertebrate. It does not have a backbone. It has an exoskeleton. A harvest mouse is a mammal. Like other mammals, a harvest mouse is a vertebrate. It has a backbone. A blue jay is a bird. Like...
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the mass of a trumpet? Solution: The better estimate for the mass of a trumpet is 1 kilogram. 1 gram is too light.
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Question: [QUESTION]Which figure of speech is used in this text? In every cry of every Man, In every Infant's cry of fear, In every voice: in every ban, The mind-forg'd manacles I hear. —William Blake, "London" Solution: The text uses anaphora, the repetition of the same word or words at the beginning of several phrase...
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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]Identify the question that Edwin's experiment can best answer. Solution:
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the one animal that has all of the mammal traits listed above. Solution: To decide if an animal is part of a group, look at the traits of the group. Mammals have the following traits: They feed their offspring milk. They have fur or hair. Compare each animal's traits to the group's traits. Se...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the mammal below. Solution: An American bullfrog is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water. A giraffe is a mammal. It has hair and feeds its young milk.
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Question: [QUESTION]What is the volume of a paper drinking cup? Solution: The better estimate for the volume of a paper drinking cup is 110 milliliters. 110 liters is too much.
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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 A has more mass than each particle in sample B. So, the particles in sample A have a higher ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Is the following trait inherited or acquired? Christina has a scar on her right elbow. 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]Which property do these three objects have in common? Solution: Look at each object. For each object, decide if it has that property. An opaque object does not let light through. None of the objects are opaque. A fuzzy object is covered in soft hair. The jello is not fuzzy. Sugar has a sweet taste. ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Based on this information, what is Birdie's genotype for the leg color gene? Solution: An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. Birdie has one allele for white legs (L) and one allele for yellow legs (l). So, Birdie's genotype for the leg color gene is Ll.
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Question: [QUESTION]Would you find the word equal on a dictionary page with the following guide words? enjoy - example Solution: Put the words in alphabetical order. Since equal is between the guide words enjoy - example, it would be found on that page.
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the mammal. Solution: A parrotfish is a fish. It lives underwater. It has fins, not limbs. Parrotfish have fins and live underwater near coral reefs. They get their name from their bird-like beak! An elephant seal is a mammal. It has hair and feeds its young milk. Seals have flippers instead ...
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Question: [QUESTION]Which animal's limbs are also adapted for swimming? Solution: Look at the picture of the sea turtle. The sea turtle uses its flippers to push itself through water. The flippers can also help it change direction while swimming. Now look at each animal. Figure out which animal has a similar adaptation...
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Question: [QUESTION]What do these two changes have in common? tearing a piece of paper shaking up salad dressing Solution: Step 1: Think about each change. Tearing a piece of paper is a physical change. The paper tears into pieces. But each piece is still made of paper. Shaking up salad dressing is a physical change. T...
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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 of the following contains a vague pronoun reference? Solution: The first answer choice contains a vague pronoun reference. The pronoun it could refer to the sedan or Bluetooth. After scouring the classified ads for days, Greg finally found a used car that fit his budget. The sedan had Bluetoot...
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Question: [QUESTION]Select the solid. Solution: Apple juice is a liquid. A liquid takes the shape of any container it is in. If you pour apple juice into a different container, the apple juice will take the shape of that container. But the apple juice will still take up the same amount of space. The air inside a beach ...
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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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