The ratio of staff to guests at the gala was 3 to 5. There were a total of 576 people in the ballroom. How many guests were at the gala?
360
Identify the type of conflict: A character wants to tell the truth, but fears hurting their friend.
Internal conflict (Character vs. Self).
What organization held a major summit in June 2025 where leaders discussed increasing defense spending?
NATO
What happens to particle movement when temperature increases?
Particles move faster and spread apart.
4. If the area of a square is 196 cm², what is its perimeter?
56cm
What is the theme of a story?
The central message or lesson about life the author conveys.
Which country’s scientists discovered a new galaxy named Alaknanda in 2025?
India
What force keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?
Gravity.
A triangle has angles in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5. What is the measure of the largest angle?
90°
If the narrator is limited third person, what is one major weakness of the viewpoint?
The narrator only knows one character’s thoughts, limiting full understanding of others.
What was the conflict between the U.S. and Venezuela about in late 2025?
A seized oil tanker increased tensions between the countries.
What is the main function of the cell membrane?
Controls what enters and leaves the cell.
Solve: 4(2x + 3) = 6x + 30
x=3
“The storm screamed through the trees.” What literary device is this
Personification.
What caused the fall of the Bulgarian government in late 2025?
Answer: Large youth (Gen-Z) protests over corruption and economic issues.
force of 12 N acts on a 3-kg object. What is the acceleration?
4 m/s²
A number increases by 15%, then decreases by 20%. What is the overall percent change?
–8% (overall decrease)
If an author describes a setting in great detail, what effect does it have?
Creates mood, helps the reader visualize, and deepens atmosphere.
Name one African country facing major conflict in 2025 involving insurgent or extremist attacks.
Answer: Mali
(Others possible: Sudan, DRC, Nigeria)
. Which organelle makes proteins?
Ribosomes.