Inferences
One necklace had half a heart with the word "Best." The matching necklace had the other half a heart with the word "Friends." Myra frowned. Two necklaces, just like every other set. Oh well. She would just make her own necklaces. One would say "Best," one would say "Friends," and one would say "Forever."
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
A. Myra has two best friends
B. Myra often makes her own Jewelry
C. Myra works in a Jewelry store
A. Myra has two best friends
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After returning home from battle, the wounded soldier was fitted for his _________________________ arm.
A. prosthetic
B. Compassionate
C. Supple
A. Prosthetic
Select the TWO adjectives
Although we usually think of a computer as a stand-alone object, there are also embedded computers inside appliances such as microwaves and dishwashers.
Stand-alone & embedded
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When Heidi Transformed Televised Football
On November 17, 1968, football fans across the United States sat glued to their televisions. A close game between two top teams—the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders—was being broadcast. When the Jets pulled ahead with only fifty seconds remaining, viewers went wild. But then, just as the Raiders were bringing the ball across midfield, the game disappeared from the screen! In its place, a previously scheduled children's movie, Heidi, started playing. Callers flooded the TV network's phone lines, but it was too late. The Raiders scored two touchdowns in the very final moments—touchdowns that were unseen by all but West Coast viewers. As a result of the interrupted event, dubbed "the Heidi game," television networks began delaying their regularly scheduled programs until football games had ended.
A. After Heidi interrupted a crucial moment during a televised football game, the TV network received numerous calls from angry viewers who were unable to watch the final moments of the game
B. After Heidi interrupted a crucial moment during a televised football game, networks began to delay regularly scheduled shows until football games were over
B. After Heidi interrupted a crucial moment during a televised football game, networks began to delay regularly scheduled shows until football games were over
Kevin shoved a fistful of mashed peas into his mouth, and then threw his cup on the floor. When Henry bent over to pick up the cup, Kevin squealed and grabbed his brother's hair.
"You little monster!" Henry laughed.
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
A. Kevin is a baby
B. Kevin is a cruel bully
C. Kevin doesn't like peas
A. Kevin is a baby
Fill in the blank with the correct vocab term:
When it came time, water was used for the daily_________________________.
A. Supple
B. Rigor
C. Ablutions
C. Ablutions
Select the TWO adjectives
There are numerous economic consequences of drought; for example, farmers may lose money when crops die, and the cost of food may increase.
Numerous and economic
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What's Beneath Your Plane?
As Shane Loeffler, a geology student at the University of Minnesota, was flying home from Europe, he looked down at the landscape and began to wonder what he was flying over. He realized that a plane flight would be a good opportunity for people to learn about the geological features of the earth below them. As a result of this experience, with a grant from the National Science Foundation, he created a free app called Flyover Country. The app provides users with information on natural formations, man-made features like dams, and even where fossils can be found. The features are pinpointed on a map that corresponds to the landscape below the plane.
A. Shane Loeffler's plane flight home from Europe led him to think about the geological features of the land below him
B. Shane Loeffler's experience in a plane led him to create an app that would provide information to flyers about the land below them
B. Shane Loeffler's experience in a plane led him to create an app that would provide information to flyers about the land below them
"You built Christine's go-kart all by yourself?" Anthony asked.
"Yup!" Brett said. "I had a lot of parts left over, too."
Suddenly they heard a loud thud, and saw three wheels go rolling by.
"BRETT!" Christine yelled.
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
A. Anthony wants to learn how to build go-karts
B. Christine's go-kart fell apart
C. Christine wants to show Brett something exiting
B. Christine's go-kart fell apart
Fill in the blank with the correct vocab term:
Due to the demanding _________________________ of the school, higher qualifying scores were necessary to attend.
A. Compassionate
B. Rigor
C. Supple
B. Rigor
Select the TWO adjectives
Spencer felt confident that he could maintain control of the ball with little difficulty, and as he dribbled past the defender, he managed to shoot the ball into the goal.
Confident and little
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Saving the Rhinos
Poachers in Africa are killing large numbers of rhinos for their horns. Rhinoceros horns, valued for use in traditional medicines in Vietnam and China, can fetch as much as thirty-six thousand dollars a pound. Officials have tried to protect the rhinos: they have created fenced areas for the animals, patrolled their habitats, and even tried removing their horns. Despite these efforts, the number of rhinos in Africa has been dwindling. One creative solution to the poaching problem is to remove the rhinos from Africa altogether. Ray Dearlove, the founder of the Australian Rhino Project, came up with a plan to relocate eighty rhinos to a safari park outside Adelaide, Australia, where a breeding herd can be established.
A. Officials have tried to protect African rhinos from poachers by guarding their habitats and removing their horns, but their efforts have been largely unsuccessful
B. Because other attempts to protect African rhinos from poachers have failed, the Australian Rhino Project is relocating the rhinos to Australia
B. Because other attempts to protect African rhinos from poachers have failed, the Australian Rhino Project is relocating the rhinos to Australia
When Adam opened the door, he was overwhelmed by an awful smell.
"Phew!" Adam pinched his nose. "What happened to you?"
Ben shook his head. "I was just trying to pet your black and white cat, but it got mad and sprayed me!"
"My cat?" Adam asked. "I don't have a cat!"
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
A. Ben was standing next to the trash
B. Ben had petted a skunk, not a cat
C. Ben hadn't taken a bath in weeks
B. Ben had petted a skunk, not a cat
Fill in the blank with the correct vocab term:
The class quickly _________________________ themselves at the sound of the fire alarm.
A. Maneuvered
B. Mobilized
C. Idiocies
B. Mobilized
Select the THREE adjectives
The unique dimpled ball in golf flies much farther than than a ball that is perfectly smooth
unique, simple, and smooth
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April Fools' Days Around the World
April Fools' Day is celebrated around the world, although it varies somewhat from country to country. In the United States, for example, it's a day to play practical jokes. In France, where the holiday is known as Poisson d'Avril, or April Fish, people secretly tape paper fish on their friends' backs. A common April Fools' prank in Portugal is to throw flour on someone; in Scotland, the most popular trick involves sending someone on a useless errand. Denmark celebrates April Fools' Day on April 1, but some people there celebrate again in May. Maj-kat, on May 1, is yet another day for jokes and pranks in the spring.
A. On Poisson d'Avril, France's version of what Americans call April Fools' Day pranksters tape paper fish to people's backs
B. Though there are variations in how different countries observe April Fools' Day, the celebrations all involve playing pranks
B. Though there are variations in how different countries observe April Fools' Day, the celebrations all involve playing pranks
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Akira flipped the light switch off and on, but the lamp didn't turn on. The TV wouldn't turn on, either. Akira looked out her window. All of the other houses had dark windows even though it was dinner time.
The power was out in the neighborhood
Fill in the blank with the correct vocab term:
The _________________________ of the disorganized schedule quickly frustrated the crowd.
A. Anchorage
B. Menace
C. Idiocies
C. Idiocies
Select the THREE adjectives
Sharks are notorious for being terribly dangerous, but most people grossly overestimate the frequency with which sharks attack humans.
Notorious, dangerous and most
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Eat Carrots, See Better?
Carrots contain high amounts of vitamin A and are good for general eye health. However, carrots will not improve night vision. That myth goes back to British propaganda during World War II. In 1940, the German Luftwaffe, or air force, began bombing Britain at night. In response, the British government ordered people to turn off their lights; the government wanted to make it difficult for German pilots to hit their targets. A new technology, radar, allowed the British air force to track and shoot down the German planes without light. To keep the technology secret, the government told the media that their pilots could see the German planes because they consumed so many carrots. Consequently, people began to believe that eating carrots would help them see better in the dark.
A. During World War II, the British government told the media that their pilots ate a lot of carrots
B. Because of a British Media Campaign, people thought that eating carrots would improve their night vision
B. Because of a British Media Campaign, people thought that eating carrots would improve their night vision