READING
Read the sentence.
Although the hike was arduous, the group was proud when they finally reached the top of the mountain.
What does arduous most nearly mean?
A. Easy
B.Short
C. Difficult
D. Beautiful
C. Difficult
Which is NOT a complete sentence?
A. Because the rain stopped suddenly.
B. The rain stopped suddenly.
C. The rain stopped, and the sun came out.
D. The rain stopped after lunch.
DOUBLE-JEOPARDY! (Double the points if your team is correct!)
A. Because the rain stopped suddenly.
An expression is shown.
2.1 x 105 + 4.3 x 104
Which expression is equivalent?
A. 2.53 x 104 B. 2.53 x 105
C. 6.4 x 105 D. 6.4 x 109
B. 2.53 x 105
Which statement describes how rock characteristics affect rates of weathering?
a. Rocks with metamorphic rock weather more quickly than sedimentary rocks.
b. Rocks with gaps and cracks weather more quickly than rocks with smooth surfaces.
c. Rocks without minerals weather more quickly than rocks made up of many minerals.
d. Rocks that are buried deep underground weather more quickly than rocks at the surface.
B. Rocks with gaps and cracks weather more quickly than rocks with smooth surfaces"
On a testing day, or every day really, you should do this in the morning to get your brain working best.
Eat a HEALTHY breakfast
A passage explains the most common ways that wildfires start then continues to go into detail on the damage that occurs due to the wildfires.
What text structure would this passage most likely follow?
A. Cause and Effect
B. Problem and Solution
C. Chronological
D. Compare and Contrast
A. Cause and Effect
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
A. After the game we went out for pizza.
B. After the game, we went out for pizza.
C. After the game we went, out for pizza.
D. After the game we, went out for pizza.
B. After the game, we went out for pizza.
Select the two equations that represent a nonlinear function.
A. y=3x2+9x+6
B. y = 3x - 10
C. y = x(3x + 10)
D. y = (x/3) + 10
DOUBLE-JEOPARDY! (Double the points if your team is correct!)
A & D
Which condition allows for a population of genetically identical organisms to be successful?
A. An invasive and competing species
B. A changing environment
C. A stable environment
D. A new disease
C. A stable environment
What should you specifically use scrap paper for when taking your ELA test?
Making an outline or writing a rough draft/notes on what to write.
Read the sentence.
The sidewalk was wet and people were carrying umbrellas.
What can the reader infer?
A. It is raining
B. It is nighttime
C. It is cold
D. It is windy
A. It is raining
If you want to verify the answer you choose, look back at the passage to find ____________________ that supports the answer/response.
If you want to verify the answer you choose, look back at the passage to find (TEXT) EVIDENCE or (DIRECT) QUOTES that supports the answer/response.
What is the slope of a vertical line?
ex: x = 5
Undefined or No Slope
Deep within Earth’s mantle, some materials sink toward the planet’s center, while others rise toward the surface. Which property of a material is directly related to whether it will rise or sink?
A. Density
B. Magnetism
C. Acidity
D. Conductivity
A. Density
For math, what should you do in an equation before looking at the answers?
Work out the problem and check your work with the answers provided.
An author describes a character as “stubborn, unyielding, and impossible to convince.”
What tone does this word choice create?
A. Admiring
B. Neutral
C. Critical
D. Humorous
C. Critical
Which point of views should NEVER be used in an informational/expository or argumentative essay?
1st Person Point of View
A right square pyramid has a height of 10 cm and the side length of the base is 16 cm. What is the length, in centimeters, of s? Round your answers to the nearest tenth.
12.8 cm
Which statement describes the weight of a horse?
A. Weight is the total amount of matter in the horse's body
B. Weight is the resistance to a change in the horse's motion
C. Weight is a property of the horse that remains the same from planet to planet.
D. Weight is the gravitational force of attraction between Earth and the horse.
D. Weight is the gravitational force of attraction between Earth and the horse.
What is the best way to make sure you finish all questions of the test?
Manage time and mark questions to review if you are unsure.
Read the paragraph:
(1)Maria felt trepidation as she approached the stage. (2)She had rehearsed her lines many times, but her hands shook and her stomach churned. (3)The audience waited quietly, and Maria could hear the faint rustle of programs. (4)Finally, she stepped up to the microphone and began speaking.
What is a synonym for trepidation AND which sentence can be used as a clue to help you decide that?
Answer should be a word (a synonym) and a number (1,2,3 or 4)
Possible synonyms: Nervous, Anxious, Fearful, Uneasy, Worried... (Other answers require teacher approval)
Context Clue Sentence: (2)She had rehearsed her lines many times, but her hands shook and her stomach churned.
Choose the best transition to complete the sentence.
Many students enjoy using technology for learning. ________, teachers must make sure it does not become a distraction.
A. For example
B. However
C. Similarly
D. In addition
B. However
Darren and his friend save money for vacation. Darren starts with $120 in savings. Each week, Darren adds $40 to his savings.
Darren's friend also begins with $120 in savings but saves at a faster rate than Darren.
Select the equation that could represent the amount of money, y, in dollars, that Darren's friend saves for vacation after x weeks.
A. y = 120 +40x B. y = 120 + 25x
C. y = 120 +32x D. y = 120 + 45x
D. y = 120 + 45x
Select the three situations in which unbalanced forces are acting on the objects.
1. A toy car rolling faster down the ramp.
2. A car remaining parked in a parking lot.
3. A bike moving at a constant speed around a circular path.
4. A truck slowly speeding up after being stopped at a stoplight.
5. A bus moving at a constant speed in a straight direction on a highway.
1. A toy car rolling faster down the ramp.
3. A bike moving at a constant speed around a circular path.
4. A truck slowly speeding up after being stopped at a stoplight.
If a question has multiple steps you should...
Make sure you answer each part of the question clearly and show any necessary work.