This is the value that does not change when multiplying any number by it
1
This document begins with “We the People” and establishes the framework of the U.S. federal government
The Constitution
The phase of matter that has a definite shape and definite volume is called a ______.
Solid
Identify the part of speech that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
Noun
Spell the word meaning “not false” — it starts with ‘t’ and rhymes with ‘rue’.
t-r-u-e
Solve for x: 3x + 5 = 20
x = 5
Name one of the three branches of the U.S. federal government
Legislative, Executive, or Judicial
Water changes from liquid to gas at its boiling point. What is this process called?
Evaporation or boiling (use boiling at boiling point)
Rewrite this sentence in correct form: “me and him went to the library.”
“He and I went to the library.”
Spell the word for an annual period (12 months) that also means a recurring event; it starts with ‘a’.
a-n-n-u-a-l
A triangle has angles measuring 35° and 65°. What is the measure of the third angle?
80o
A citizen can influence government by voting and also by contacting this person who represents their district in the House of Representatives. What is this action called?
Civic participation / contacting a representative (constituent communication)
What is the main function of the respiratory system in humans?
To exchange gases: take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide
Define “theme” in fiction and give one example of a common theme.
Theme = a central idea or message of a story (example: friendship)
Spell the adjective meaning “able to be believed” that is often used in nonfiction: c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
c-r-e-d-i-b-l-e
The ratio of the length to the width of a rectangle is 5:2. If the width is 8 cm, what is the length?
20 cm
Describe one power that the U.S. Congress has according to the Constitution
Passing federal laws; declaring war; coining money
Explain how energy is transferred in a simple food chain: grass → grasshopper → frog → snake.
Energy transfers from producers to primary consumers to secondary consumers; energy decreases at each step due to heat/loss
Read this short passage : Identify the main idea and two supporting details.
Honeybees are essential to both ecosystems and agriculture. First, they act as primary pollinators, transferring pollen between flowers, which allows many plants to produce fruits and seeds. Without them, thousands of plant species, including many food crops, would fail to reproduce. Furthermore, honeybees create nutritious products, such as honey and beeswax, which have been used by humans for food and medicinal purposes for thousands of years.
Spell the word meaning “to make something shorter in length” used in editing text; it starts with ‘a’.
a-b-r-i-d-g-e
A line passes through points (2, 3) and (6, 11). What is the slope of the line?
2
Explain the principle of “checks and balances” in one or two sentences, and give one concrete example.
Checks and balances: Each branch limits others’ powers. Example: President can veto laws from Congress; Congress can override vetoes with a 2/3 vote.
A sealed container holds a gas at constant temperature. If the container’s volume is decreased, what happens to the pressure? Name the gas law that explains this relationship.
Pressure increases; Boyle’s Law (pressure inversely proportional to volume at constant temperature)
Explain how an author’s word choice (diction) can affect the tone of a passage; include one specific example (e.g., choosing “bleak” vs. “desolate”).
Diction shapes tone by choosing words with emotional or connotative weight (example: “gloomy” vs. “mournful” changes reader feeling)
Spell the word meaning “an official agreement or promise”; it starts with ‘t’.
t-r-e-a-t-y