Reading
Which of the following is an opinion rather than a fact?
-Water boils at 212 degrees F at sea level
-The Nile is the longest river in the world
-Hiking in the mountains is the most rewarding way to exercise
-The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776
Hiking in the mountains is the most rewarding way to exercise
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'Please put the books over _______ on the table.'
-They're
-There
-Their
-There's
There
Which system of the human body is primarily responsible for allowing the action of breathing?
-Digestive system
-Circulatory system
-Nervous system
-Respiratory system
Respiratory system
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are collectively known as what?
The Bill of Rights
Solve for x: 3x - 7 = 14
x=7
Read the following sentence: 'The candidate’s speech was filled with ambiguous promises that left the voters confused about his actual plans.' Based on the context, what does ambiguous mean?
Unclear, uncertain
Which sentence uses the correct punctuation for a list?
- I need to buy: bread, milk, and eggs.
- I need to buy, bread, milk, and eggs.
- I need to buy; bread, milk, and eggs.
- I need to buy bread milk and eggs.
I need to buy: bread, milk, and eggs.
In a study on plant growth, a student uses three groups of plants. One group receives only water, the second receives water and fertilizer A, and the third receives water and fertilizer B. All plants are kept at the same temperature and receive the same amount of sunlight. What is the dependent variable in this experiment?
The growth height of the plants
What is the primary purpose of the 'checks and balances' system in the U.S. government?
-To make sure election happen every year
-To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
-The ensure the President has the most power
-To allow the government to collect taxes effectively
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
A rectangular rug has a length of 15 feet and a width of 10 feet. What is the area of the rug in square feet?
150 square feet
Read the excerpt:
'In the late 19th century, the expansion of the railroad system transformed the American economy. Goods could be shipped across the country in days rather than months, allowing businesses to reach new markets.'
What is the author's primary purpose?
To inform the reader about the impact of railroads
What is the correct way to write the following possessive phrase?
- The teachers desk
- The teacher's desk
- The teachers' desk
The teacher's desk
According to the Law of Conservation of Mass, what happens to the total mass of substances during a chemical reaction?
It stays the same
Which branch of the U.S. government has the power to declare a law unconstitutional?
-Judicial Branch
-Executive Branch
-Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
A catering company charges a flat fee of $150 plus $25 per guest. If a client has a budget of $900, which inequality can be used to find the maximum number of guests (g) they can invite?
25g + 150 is less than or equal to 900
Read the passage:
'Although Sarah loved her job at the library, she often felt the urge to travel. She spent her lunch breaks looking at maps of distant islands and reading travel blogs.'
What can be inferred about Sarah?
She wants more adventure in her life. She enjoys books. She enjoys reading. She wants to travel somewhere.
Choose the best transition word to connect these two sentences: 'The weather forecast predicted heavy rain. _______, the outdoor concert was cancelled.'
-However
-Meanwhile
-Instead
-Therefore
Therefore
A person stands at the top of a hill holding a ball. As the ball starts rolling down the hill, what energy transformation takes place?
-Kinetic energy to potential energy
-Potential energy to kinetic energy
-Electrical energy to mechanical energy
-Chemical energy to mechanical energy
Potential energy to kinetic energy
In a market economy, what usually happens to the price of a product if the supply decreases but the demand remains high?
-The price stays the same
-The demand will immediately drop
-The price increases
-The price decreases
The price increases
An item originally priced at $80 is on sale for 20% off. What is the sale price of the item?
$64
What is the difference between a passage being written in chronological order and being written in compare/contrast?
Chronological order is when a passage is written in time order (dates, times, years)
Compare/contrast in a passage is when we are given two things and we go over how they are the same and how they are different
Find the errors in the passage:
My friend who lives in New york is coming to visit me on wednesday. She likes sandwiches, I will buy some bread and meat. She will leave on Friday so we will not have too much time together.
My friend, who lives in New York, is coming to visit me on Wednesday. She likes sandwiches; I will buy some bread and meat. She will leave on Friday, so we will not have too much time together.
Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?
-Cutting paper into pieces
-Dissolving sugar in tea
-Ice melting into water
-Iron rusting
Iron rusting
Chemical changes is when a new substance is formed (iron and oxygen react to form iron oxide)
In economics, 'opportunity cost' is best defined as which of the following?
-The value of the next best alternative given up
-The total amount of money spent on an item
-The discount received during a sale
-The cost of production for a business
The value of the next best alternative given up
It represents what you lose by choosing one option over another
What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (2, 5) and (4, 9)
slope = 2