Rounding Decimals
Sarah measured the length of a pencil and found it was 12.378 inches long. What is the length of the pencil rounded to the nearest tenth?
12.4
Select which context clues give a hint to the meaning of each of these word
sources
When a sound is created, it travels from its source in waves, called sound waves. Different sources, or causes, of sounds create different kinds of sound waves.
…or causes…
what is needed when combing two independent sentences
comma conjuction
Evidently, there was a disturbing quality in the sound that Sabor heard, something that inspired a certain restlessness, if not actual apprehension, though she could not be sure as yet that it boded ill. It might be her great lord returning, but it did not sound like the movement of a lion, certainly not like a lion dragging a heavy kill. She glanced at her cub, breathing as she did so a plaintive whine. There was always the fear that some danger menaced him, this last of her little family, but she, Sabor, was there to defend him.
Based on details in the excerpt, the reader can conclude that Sabor is -
a mother lion
Carlos ran a marathon and his GPS watch displayed a total distance of 26.219 miles. If his watch rounds distances to the nearest tenth, what distance will be displayed?
26.3 miles
Select which context clues give a hint to the meaning of each of these word
PINNA
Different sources, or causes, of sounds create different kinds of sound waves. The part of the ear that is outside our head is called the pinna. The pinna helps to catch the sound waves around us and guide them inside the ear.
…part of the ear that is outside our head…
Choose the best way to combine the sentences below using a comma and a conjunction:
1. The rain poured heavily.
2. We decided to stay inside and play board games.
The rain poured heavily, so we decided to stay inside and play board games.
The student looked perplexed about how to solve the alegrbra problem. He teacher had taught the class, but his mind was draig a blank.
What does perplexed mean?
confused
A grocery store sells sugar in bulk. A customer buys 3.278 pounds of sugar in one bag and 4.845 pounds in another. What is the total weight of sugar rounded to the nearest hundredth?
8.12 pounds
Select which context clues give a hint to the meaning of each of these word
EARDRUM
As a sound wave enters the ear, it hits the eardrum. The eardrum is a thin layer of skin called a membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear.
…thin layer of skin…
Last weekend, my family went camping in the mountains, we set up our tent near a beautiful lake.
Fix the sentence.
Last weekend, my family went camping in the mountains, and we set up our tent near a beautiful lake.
Many ancient Egyptian tombs have been unearthed by archaeologist. Once found, the scientist carifully studied the findings?
What does unearthed mean?
revealed
Lisa bought 3.46 pounds of apples and 2.52 pounds of oranges. What is the total weight of the fruits rounded to the nearest whole number?
7 pounds
Select which context clues give a hint to the meaning of each of these word
the hammer, the anvil, and the stirrup
Just behind the eardrum are three tiny bones called the hammer, the anvil, and the stirrup. These are the smallest bones in the human body.
…three tiny bones…
What is the function of the conjuction for?
to give a reason/ replace because
Who is the greatest singer alive?
Chris Brown
Jamal bought a book for $8.75 and a notebook for $3.29. What is the total cost of both items rounded to the nearest dollar?
$13
Context are.....
clues from the text that help you define the meaning of unkniwn words
which conjuction give additional information or reasons?
and
so
Who is Ms. Cage going to marry?
CHRIS BROWN