TRUE/FALSE
In 1825 the Stockton to Darlington Railroad in England became the second line to carry general traffic
FALSE!
In 1825 the Stockton to Darlington Railroad in England became the first line to carry general traffic
The word “stimulating” in line 6 is closest in meaning to
Promoting
They were of crucial importance in stimulating economic expansion
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They are of crucial importance in stimulating economic expansion
What does "FYI" stand for?
For Your Information
The cars from one line could fit onto tracks of the next line
FALSE!
The cars from one line couldn’t fit onto tracks of the next line
The word “their” in line 6 refers to
Railroads
John Stevens ran a locomotive and cars
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John Stevens has run a locomotive and cars
What does "LOL" stand for?
Laugh Out Loud
Steam locomotive power was first used in 1832
TRUEEEEE
The word “schedules” in line 24 is closest in meaning to
Timetables
Steam locomotive power didn’t come into regular service
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Steam locomotive power don’t come into regular service
What does "AKA" stand for?
Also Known As
The author includes details about Great Britain in the passage is comparing developments in both the United States and Great Britain
FALSEE!
The author includes details about Great Britain in the passage is provading a complete historical context
The word “stable” in line 28 is closest in meaning to
Sound
Railroads eventually became the nation’s number one transportation system
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Railroads eventually have become the nation’s number one transportation system
What does "PDF" stand for?
Portable Document Format
The construction of the interstate highway system halfway through the twentieth century
TRUUEEEE!
The word “surpassed” in line 32 is closest in meaning to
Exceeded
It used a team of horses to pull a train of passenger carriages
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It uses a team of horses to pull a train of passenger carriages
What does "USB" stand for?
Universal Serial Bus