What you speak, Greek or Latin?
The weather forecast called for an eighty-five _________ chance of rain so I made sure to bring my umbrella to school.
percent
Her Siamese cat's disappearance was very ___________ for Mrs. Grey.
traumatic
J.K. Rowling wrote the wildly popular series of Harry Potter books.
wrote
simplify. -3x + 12 - 16 + 7x
= 4x - 4
2 + x = 5
3
True or False.
The best way to describe a unit rate is a comparison that has a denominator of 1.
True
The Watsons.
What physical signs indicated that Dad was not feeling well in the car?
Dad was smiling but appeared to be gritting his teeth, had turned on country music, and was tapping his hand on the steering wheel.
The ___________ drew his sword, but it was too late; his opponent was a stronger warrior with quicker reflexes.
centurion
After Mr. Clark's students explained their science project was due on the same day as his history essay he ___________ and gave them three extra days.
succumbed
Our sweet golden retriever, Harley, stole a hot dog off the picnic table!
stole
Simplify.
-15m - 26 + 12x - 12 + 8m
12x - 7m - 38
-3x = -12
4
An 8 pound bag of oranges cost $4.95. Calculate the unit rate. Round to the nearest penny.
$0.62
Esperanza Rising.
What is Esperanza's mindset regarding their current living situation and her future plans?
Esperanza believes they are only temporarily living in their current situation until Abuelita is well enough to travel and they can buy a big house.
My great-grandmother’s wedding dress was almost a old, so we handled it with great care.
century
Kevin sent out a ___________ of invitations to his birthday party, because he had many friends.
plethora
Addison decided that Japanese wasabi is much too spicy for her.
decided
Simplify.
12p + 9p - 6p + 14 - 26 + 2p
17p - 12
2x - 5 = 7
6
A 14 pack of limes cost $1.12. What is the unit cost?
$0.08
Little House on the Prairie.
Why did Pa refuse to stay in the shade and rest?
Pa refused to stay in the shade and rest because he believed that the sooner he finished the fireplace, the sooner Caroline could cook inside the house out of the wind.
The weather report says it is going to be forty-one degrees __________, so you will need to do your best to stay cool and drink plenty of fluids.
centigrade
__________ between family and members is always sad.
Rancor
William the Conqueror, a Frenchman, invaded England in 1066
invaded
Simplify.
-8g + 12 - 15g - 2g - 17
-25g - 5
2(x - 3) = -2
2
Teachers earn $540 for working 3 ten hour shifts at school. What is their hourly wage?
$18 per hour
Chill Winds.
How does Aisha demonstrate determination and confidence during her meeting with Miss Silver?
Aisha demonstrates determination and confidence by expressing her desire to become a model, highlighting her nice-looking appearance and big size as strengths for the role.
A postcard is closer to one ___________ in length than it is to one centimeter in length.
decimeter
Irresponsible political ____________ often make promises they don't intend to keep.
demagogues
Dr. Abdul remembered something unusual in Becca's test results.
remembered
-2(x - 6) + 3(x + 5)
x + 27
3x - 7 = 5x - 15
4
Toby works at an amusement park. He loads 10 new passengers onto the roller coaster every 3/4 of a minutes. At what rate does Toby load passengers?
40/3 or 13 1/3
Wonder.
Why does Auggie ultimately agree to go back to school?
Auggie agrees to go back to school to avoid the negative consequences of his absence, such as a meeting with Tushman and potential apologies from Jack and others.