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All food has bacteria in it. Food poisoning comes from eating food with bad bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Some food may be spoiled, or it may not be cooked properly. Food poisoning is often caused by foods that come from animals, such as meat, fish or eggs. These foods need to be cooked well to kill the bad bacteria.
You can get food poisoning in a variety of ways
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I sat on the bench while Mother and Punch went into the room. I was a little worried about Punch, but I knew that he would get good care. As I waited I watched a tiny puppy wander toward the lady with a cat in a crate. The lady at the desk talked to a man with who was buying medicine. Where am I?
The vet office
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I was going to go to Sally's party; however, my car broke down. What is the transition word in that sentence?
However
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What is the author's purpose of a poem?
To entertain
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Bitter ice rivers covered the area at Glacier Bay nearly 4,000 years ago. Then some of these glaciers began melting around 1750. However, melting takes time at Glacier Bay! When did the bitter ice rivers at Glacier Bay start melting?
4,000 years ago/1750
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The name musk oxen means “animals with skin like a beard.” Their dark brown hair almost drags on the ground. Under the dark hair is very warm and soft wool called qivuit. Musk oxen shed qivuit each year when bitter winter is past. Some people gather this wool to make clothes.
The skin of oxen
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Miya came out of the bathroom with tears in her eyes. She ran down to the cafeteria and asked the staff if they had any rice. Fortunately for Miya, Ms. Lucille did. Ms. Lucille filled a red plastic cup about half way with white rice grains and handed it to Miya. Miya pulled a damp phone from out of her back pocket and pushed it into the dry rice grains inside of the plastic cup. She sincerely thanked Ms. Lucille and then went back to class. She felt relieved, but she was still a little worried. Why is Miya upset at the beginning of the passage? _
She dropped her phone in the toilet.
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Jaimie really wanted to go to her friends house after school. They were going to go to the movies and then dye their hair blonde. Jaimie knew dying her hair without her mom's permission would be an automatic grounding. So, she decided not to go. What is the transition word in this blurb?
So
200
What is the author's purpose of an article from a scientific journal that details a new cancer treatment?
To inform
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The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are smartphones running iOS developed by Apple Inc. The devices are part of the iPhone series and were revealed on September 9, 2014 and released on September 19, 2014. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus serve as successors to the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S. When was the iPhone 6 released?
September 19, 20014
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An anteater walks with its front feet positioned sideways to protect its claws. It uses its claws to tear open insect nests and defend itself. When in danger, the anteater perches on its back legs and tail, like a tripod. Then it uses its front legs to strike the enemy.
How an anteater protects itself
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Tony walked out of the shopping mall with his arms full of bags and the sun shining on him. As he approached his car, he started awkwardly feeling around his pockets with his arm full of bags. He did not find what he was looking for so he transferred the bags on one arm to the other arm, which already had bags. Tony had a lot of bags on one arm. He still couldn't find what he was looking for. Now he dropped the bags and plunged both hands desperately into all of the pockets on his jeans. With a look of despair, Tony ran to his car. He tried to open the door, but it was locked. Then he saw something on the passenger seat of the car. He stopped looking and pulled his phone out of his pocket. Why does Tony get so frantic?
He locked the keys in the car
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If you are late to a final exam you may not enter! You must go to the Dean's office and schedule a make-up with your teacher. There will be no lunch Friday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. There will be buses to pick up students after each final. In addition, you are not allowed to be in the hallways during final exam time. What is the transitional phrase in this paragraph?
In addition
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What is the author's purpose of a presidential debate over texting and driving laws?
To persuade
300
Scandal is an American thriller TV series starring Kerry Washington. Created by Shonda Rhimes, it debuted on ABC on April 5, 2012. The show takes place in Washington, D.C. and focuses on Olivia Pope's crisis management firm, Olivia Pope & Associates, and its staff, as well as staff at the White House, which includes President Fitzgerald Grant III, Chief of Staff Cyrus Beene, and First Lady Mellie Grant. Where does the show scandal take place?
Washington, D.C.
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You can get germs from people who sneeze and cough in your direction. The germs in those droplets spread out and travel invisible through the air. People should be careful to sneeze and cough into a tissue or, at least, their arms, so that others don’t come into contact with the germs. Keep that germ spray out of the air and off your hands, and then you will probably avoid those germs and remain healthy!
You can get sick if you come in contact with germs.
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Ryan was looking forward to sleeping over at his friend Robert's house. Though they had been classmates for a while, the two had only recently become good friends. Ryan packed up his sleeping bag, a pillow, and a few of his favorite toys and games, and then his mom dropped him off at Robert's. Robert met Ryan on the porch and the two did their secret handshake and started playing right away. First they played pirates in Robert's tree fort. Next they played ninjas in the driveway. Then it started getting dark and they went inside of Robert's house. As soon as they walked in the house, Ryan's eyes starting getting red and itchy. He saw a big orange cat sitting on the couch. Then he started sneezing uncontrollably. "I'm sorry, Robert. It's been a lot of fun, but I have to call my mom." Why do Ryan's eyes get red and itchy when he walks into Robert's house?
He is allergic to the cat.
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Students are allowed to use their cellphones at East Leyden High School. Whereas the students at West Leyden cannot have their phones out. This topic has been up for much debate against students and staff. Some students at West Leyden like the policy because it limits the distractions. Some students dislike the policy because it they think it impedes on their freedom. What is the transition in this paragraph?
Whereas
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Dear Diary, Today was the worst day ever! Jerome broke up with me and I got an F on my math test. I tried to talk to my mom about it, but all she did was yell at me for my bad grade. She just doesn't understand me some times! What is the author's purpose of this text?
To entertain
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On September 10, 2012, Ridiculousness was renewed for a twenty episode third season.It premiered on February 14, 2013, and included a crossover with Jersey Shore when Pauly D guest-starred. The season would later go into hiatus in April 2013 and return on July 18, 2013. It was announced on September 17, 2013, that Ridiculousness has been renewed for a twenty-two episode fourth season.Season 4 premiered on January 2, 2014. How many seasons has ridiculousness had?
4
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When you see a teddy bear, do you think about a president? Well, you will now! Theordore Roosevelt was president from 1901 to 1909. This nickname was Teddy, he loved nature and animals. One day, Teddy was out enjoying nature when he came across a baby bear stuck in a bear trap. He let the cub go free. Many people heard this story and were touched by it. Two toymakers made a special toy bear that they called a “Teddy Bear”. Many people wanted a Teddy bear. The teddy bear became one of America’s favorite toys.
How and why the Teddy bear came out
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As the teacher brought the class back from the washroom, he noticed that Alvin and Elijah were nowhere to be seen. He asked the class, "Has anyone seen Alvin or Elijah?" Most of the students confirmed that they had not seen them, except for Rodney, who remained silent while tapping his foot on the floor anxiously. The teacher noticed this. "Rodney, do you happen to know where your best buddies Alvin and Elijah went?" Rodney looked away and said, "Nah, I haven't seen them." The teacher notified the office of the missing students. An announcement was made over the PA system and a few minutes later, Alvin and Elijah returned to class. Both of them were very sweaty and Elijah was carrying a basketball. "Sorry we took so long. We had to use the bathroom," said Elijah. "Yeah," chimed in Alvin, "it took longer than we thought." What were Alvin and Elijah doing while they were gone?
Playing basketball
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Ariana Grande-Butera known professionally as Ariana Grande, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She began her career in the Broadway musical 13, before landing the role of Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon television series Victorious in 2009. After four seasons, Grande starred on the spinoff, Sam & Cat, which ended in 2014. She has also appeared in other theatre, television and film roles and lent her voice to animated television and films. Grande has been featured on the cover of numerous teen and music magazines. What is the transitional phrase?
After four seasons,
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In 1911, two million children were working in the United States. They worked in mines where they had to dig or factories where things were made. Many worked twelve hours a day for very low pay. Some people wanted to stop the practice that they called "child slavery". One of these people was Lewis Hine. What is the author's purpose of this text?
To inform
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Taco Bell was founded by Glen Bell, who first opened a hot dog stand called Bell's Drive-In in San Bernardino, California in 1946 when he was 23 years old. In 1950, he opened Bell's Hamburgers and Hot Dogs in San Bernardino's West Side barrio. According to Gustavo Arellano, author of Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America, Bell watched long lines of customers at a Mexican restaurant called the Mitla Cafe, located across the street, which attracted a dedicated customer base for its hard-shelled tacos. Bell began eating there regularly, attempting to reverse-engineer the recipe, and eventually won the confidence of the proprietors such that they allowed him to see how the tacos and other foods were prepared.In late 1951 or early 1952, he took what he had learned and opened a new stand, this time selling tacos under the name of Taco-Tia. What type of food did the creator of Taco Bell originally start selling?
Hot dogs
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