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TESTING
100

An angle that is equal to 180 degrees.

What is a STRAIGHT LINE?

100

3x + (x-8)=120

What is x=32?

100

 _____ very important that you get this right. 

Its / It's

What is IT'S?

100

Which late-night show was pulled “indefinitely” in the wake of the host’s comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk?

a. “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”

b. “Late Night with Seth Meyers”

c. “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”

d. “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”


What is “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”?

During his on-air comments, Kimmel accused MAGA-aligned Republicans of seeking to “score political points” from Kirk’s death.

100

Listen to the story #1.

Using inference answer the following question about story #1.

What type of job does Paul do?

What is a DIRTY JOB?

100

What insect communicates by dancing?

What is the BEE?

It’s hard to think bees could get more interesting, but turns out, they can! Just like many other species, bees communicate with one another. They live in a hive together and must all work together, so communication is certainly key. However, what sets bees apart from other species is that they actually communicate by dancing!

Bees have two different dance moves that allow them to show other bees where flowers are located. One bee will dance while the others watch to learn which direction they can find the flower patch in.

100

TABE M is one of the tests taken.  What does the M stand for?

What is MEDIUM?

200

A geometric figure formed by two rays with a common endpoint.

What is an ANGLE?

200

15x=3x+120

What is x=10?

200

I wish you would not _____ to me. 

Lie / Lay

What is LIE?

200

Israel pushed ahead with a fresh ground invasion of which Palestinian city this week, drawing international condemnation?

a. Gaza City

b. Hebron

c. Jenin

d. Rafah


What is "a. Gaza City"?

The long-anticipated offensive sent hundreds of thousands of Palestinians fleeing the famine-stricken area. Israel said its troops were “dismantling military structures” used by Hamas.

200

Listen to the story #1.

Using inference answer the following question about story #1.

Describe Alice.

What is CLEAN FREAK and CONTROLLING?

200

What is the fastest growing plant?

What is BAMBOO?

Bamboo is a fast-growing grass with a hollow stem. It’s used to create a number of sustainable products, but it’s best known for being a food source for giant pandas. 

Bamboo also happens to be the world’s fastest growing plant. One species of bamboo can even grow 35 inches in a single day, and some species reach full maturity in just 90 days! Not only does bamboo grow exceptionally fast, it also happens to hold a Guinness World Record for fastest growing plant!

200

TABE D is one of the tests taken.  What does the D stand for?

What is DIFFICULT?

300

An angle that is greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees.

What is an ACUTE ANGLE?

300

2x - (x+10) = 45

What is x=55?

300

Be sure not to _____ your money. 

Lose / Loose

What is LOSE?

300

What major film festival did actor and director Robert Redford help create?

a. Tribeca

b. South by Southwest

c. Sundance

d. Telluride


What is "c. Sundance"?

The film icon, who died this week at 89, founded the Sundance Institute, the nonprofit organization behind the Sundance Film Festival, in 1981 with the goal of discovering talent outside the Hollywood system.

300

Listen to the story #1.

Using inference answer the following question about story #1.

What is Alice an Paul's relationship?

What is MARRIED or MOTHER/SON?

300
What ocean inhabitants have names for each other?

What are DOLPHINS?

Just when you thought your favorite underwater mammal couldn’t get any cuter, we have some news for you. 

It’s a well-known fact that dolphins are highly social creatures. They typically travel in what we call pods, which can include anywhere from 2 to 30 dolphins. It’s also another well-known fact that dolphins are extremely intelligent. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting a dolphin, you know this first-hand. 

Turns out, dolphins actually have names for one another. Scientists have found that these marine mammals use a distinctive whistle to identify each other. When a dolphin hears their own “name” called to them, they respond.

300

Once you pass the TABE D test in reading, what three tests are you allowed to take?

What are the PHSE in reading, social studies, and science?

400

An angle that is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

What is an OBTUSE ANGLE?

400

90=5x-(2x-30)

What is x=20?

400

The new _____ seems to be very strict. 

Principal / Principle

What is PRINCIPAL?

400

Who was the lone dissenter to the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut this year?

a. Lisa Cook

b. Stephen Miran

c. Michelle Bowman

d. Christopher Waller


What is "b. Stephan Miran"?

The newly appointed governor, who was sworn in just ahead of the Fed’s meeting, voted in favor of a larger cut.

400

Listen to the story #2.

Using inference answer the following question about story #2.

Why is Max upset?

What is HE CAN'T GO OUTSIDE TO FLY HIS KITE?

400

Turns out, Democracy isn’t just a human behavior. Animals take part in it as well! The African buffalo is one of the animals most well-known for using a voting tactic to make travel decisions. 

Are votes cast by the MALE or FEMALE buffalo?

What are FEMALE buffalo?

African buffalo herds actually use a form of voting when trying to decide which direction to travel in. One at a time, adult females will stand up and look in a certain direction before sitting down. Whichever direction gets the most amount of looks is typically where the herd travels. 

Interestingly, if the vote is divided, the herd will actually split up temporarily. Only the adult females are allowed a vote, regardless of social status within the herd.

400

Once you pass the TABE D test, what is the next step?

What is WRITING YOUR PRACTICE ESSAY?

500

A pair of angles whose measures have a sum of 90 degrees.

What are COMPLIMENTARY ANGLES?

500

88- (3x+4)=4x

What is x=12?

500

I wrote a note on my new _____. 

Stationary / Stationery

What is STATIONERY?

500

President Trump is demanding an investigation for what event that occurred at the UN this week?

a.  Missing copy of his UN address

b.  Stopped escalator

c.  Toilet paper stuck to the bottom of his shoe

d.  Dinner that gave him food poisoning

What is "b. Stopped escalator"?


Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were forced to walk up an escalator when the stairway came to an abrupt halt moments after they stepped on.

500

Listen to the story #2.

Using inference answer the following question about story #2.

What did Mom have planned for today?

What is A PICNIC IN THE PARK?

500

Birds are descendants of what extinct species?

What are DINOSAURS?

When we think of dinosaurs, we often think of large, reptile-like creatures. The Tyrannosaurus Rex is often thought of as a scaled-up, ferocious lizard, but that might not be the case for all other dinosaurs. 

Since the 1960s, many scientists have found recurring evidence that birds are direct descendants of these prehistoric reptiles. In fact, according to the Smithsonian Magazine, all living birds are indeed dinosaurs, but not all dinosaurs were considered birds. Some dinosaurs even had feathers just like birds!

500

What are considered the hardest subjects to pass on the HiSET exam?

What is Math and Writing?

600

A pair of angles whose measures have a sum of 180 degrees.

What are SUPPEMENTARY ANGLES?

600

100+3x=7x

What is x=25?

600

This _____ is from my favorite novel. 

Quote / Quotation

What is QUOTATION?

600

In what event will Tom Brady be making his first official return to competition since his retirement?

a. Celebrity punt, pass and kick competition

b. Flag football tournament

c. Olympics

d. UFL


What is "b. Flag football tournament"?

The seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback was announced as the headliner for a new flag football event featuring active and retired NFL players that will take place next year in Saudi Arabia.

600

Listen to the story #3.

Using inference answer the following question about story #3.

Why is today a special day?

What is VALENTINE'S DAY?

600

What plants have the ability to protect themselves and fight back?

What are TREES?

Believe or not, if there’s a threat, trees don’t always allow it to harm them. In fact, sometimes, trees fight back. Now, it would be a little terrifying if trees fought back the way the apple trees do in Wizard of Oz. Thankfully, you won’t encounter any apple-throwing trees in the near future. Trees actually protect themselves in a much more subtle way. 

If an insect attacks a tree, it will fight back. Trees can flood their leaves with chemicals called phenolics, helping to deter any pests that may cause harm to the tree. They also have protective structures and processes that help protect them from disease, similar to our immune system.

600
If you never "failed" a test, and started at the M level in TABE, how many tests would you take to graduate?

What is 16 tests?

700

Angles formed by intersecting lines.

What are VERTICAL ANGLES?

700

5x=70+(x-10)

What is x=15?

700

We can’t _____ until we are all in agreement. 

Precede / Proceed

What is PROCEED?

700

Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream brand, stepped down from the company he started 47 years ago, citing a retreat from its campaigning spirit under which parent company?

a. General Mills

b. Peak Rock Capital

c. Unilever

d. Wells Enterprises

What is "c. Unilever"?

Answer: Greenfield wrote in an open letter that he could no longer “in good conscience” remain an employee of the company.

700

Listen to the story #3.

Using inference answer the following question about story #3.

Which boy does Veronica like?

What is JOHNNY?

700

What species of tree is most likely to be struck by lightning?

What is the OAK TREE?

Trees play an important role in history and mythology. In many cultures, the oak tree is a symbol of longevity and strength, making it sacred. 

In Greek mythology, the oak tree was used to represent Zeus, the god of the skies and king of Olympus. In fact, the oak tree is considered sacred amongst Jupiter, Dagda, Perun, and Thor –– each of these gods have some kind of dominion over rain, lightning, and thunder. Coincidentally, studies have actually found that oak trees are among the trees more likely to be struck by lightning in a storm.

700

What does HiSET stand for?

What is High School Equivalency Test?

800

Two angles that have a common vertex and a common ray.

What are ADJACENT ANGLES?

800

6x=4x+140

What is x=70?

800

Are you trying to _____ sympathy? 

Elicit / Illicit

What is ELICIT?

800

What common road obstacles are some self-driving Teslas not recognizing?

a. Potholes

b. Speed bumps

c. Traffic cones

d. Train crossings


What is "d. Train crossings"?

Drivers have reported their vehicles aren’t stopping at train crossings.

800

Listen to the story #3.

Using inference answer the following question about story #3.

Why did Bartleby run?

What is HE LIKES VERONICA AND THINGS DIDN'T GO AS PLANNED?

800

What is the largest animal to ever exist?

What is the BLUE WHALE?

Speaking of dinosaurs, when people think of these extinct animals, we often think of towering creatures. Surely, the dinosaurs were the biggest animals that roamed the Earth? Well, that’s actually not the case at all. 

Far bigger than any dinosaur, the blue whale is known to be the largest animal to ever exist. The magnificent mammals can actually grow to be 100 feet long and up to 200 tons. That’s about 30 Tyrannosaurus Rex!

800

What does TABE stand for?

What is TEST of ADULT BASIC EDUCATION?

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