Science
What force pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?
Gravity
What is the value of 8 × 7?
56
Define intertextuality and explain its significance in literary analysis.
Intertextuality refers to the shaping of a text’s meaning by referencing or echoing other texts.
It is significant because it highlights how literature is interconnected, enriching interpretation and revealing deeper layers of meaning.
What ancient civilization built the pyramids at Giza?
The Ancient Egyptians
In what sport is the term “home run” used?
Baseball
Which state of matter has a definite shape and a definite volume?
Solid
Solve: 45 ÷ 5 = ?
9
Identify the grammatical error in the following sentence and correct it:
"Each of the students were required to submit their essays by Friday."
Error: Subject–verb agreement.
Correction: "Each of the students was required to submit their essays by Friday."
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
How many players are on the field for one soccer team during play?
11 Players
What do plants produce during photosynthesis that humans need to breathe?
Oxygen
What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 12 and 18?
6
In rhetorical analysis, what is the difference between ethos and pathos?"
Ethos appeals to the credibility or character of the speaker or writer, while pathos appeals to the audience’s emotions.
What was the main purpose of the Silk Road?
To trade goods, ideas, and culture between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe
Which sport is known as “the fastest game on ice”?
Ice Hockey
Which organ in the human body is responsible for pumping blood?
The heart
A rectangle has a length of 10 cm and a width of 4 cm.
What is its perimeter?
28 cm.
Rewrite the following sentence to improve clarity and reduce wordiness:
"Due to the fact that the experiment was unsuccessful, the researchers decided to conduct a new study."
Improved sentence:
"Because the experiment failed, the researchers decided to conduct a new study."
In the Middle Ages, what was the name of the system in which land was exchanged for service and loyalty?
Feudalism
In basketball, how many points is a free throw worth?
1 Point
What is the process of water changing from a liquid to a gas called?
Evaporation
Convert 0.5 to a fraction in simplest form.
1/2
Name and briefly describe one narrative technique commonly used in modernist literature.
Example answer:
Stream of consciousness – a narrative technique that attempts to represent a character's thoughts and feelings as they occur, often in a nonlinear or fragmented manner.
What major event started when German forces invaded Poland in 1939?
World War II
Which international event brings together athletes from around the world every four years to compete in various sports?
The Olympic Games