Main Idea
Dogs and wolves are part of the same animal family. Both animals have strong senses of smell and are loyal to their packs. But dogs and wolves are quite different when it comes to people. Dogs are used to living with people and get along well with them. In fact, dogs have been called "man's best friend." Wolves, on the other hand, cannot live with humans. Wolves prefer to live in the wild, where they can hunt for their food. Clearly, dogs belong with people, while wolves do not
What is the main idea?
A. Dogs are better suited to living with people than wolves are.
B. Wolves and dogs are members of the same animal family, so they have many things in common.
A. Dogs are better suited to living with people than wolves are.
What what the reason why the Revolutionary War occurred?
A. Slavery
B. Independence from Britain
B. Independence from Britain
We hearing about the battle in Yorktown.
Replace hearing with:
A. hearing (no change)
B. had heard
C. will be heard
D. will have been heard
B. had heard
The two men made preparations to keep the British from leaving Yorktown by land.
What is the meaning of the word preparations?
A. Something not done
B. Something well done
C. Something done again
D. Something done beforehand
D. Something done beforehand
It is too true that Cornwallis is taken. Tilghman is just arrived with dispatches from General Washington which confirm it. My friends and I have had long conversations on the melancholy situation of things.
Read the following dictionary entry.
dispatches verb 1. to send away with great speed. 2. to defeat. noun 3. a message sent quickly. 4. efficiency in performing a task.
What does the word dispatches mean as it is used in in the sentence?
A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
D. Definition 4
C. Definition 3
During the American Civil War, soldiers were supposed to be at least eighteen years old. Because of the great need for soldiers, however, both sides accepted younger people. Thousands of boys between thirteen and seventeen fought for the North and the South. Even boys as young as ten could be drummers or messengers. Drummers used different drum rolls to send messages on the battlefield. Messengers were fast runners who passed messages between officers. In fact, so many boys served in the Civil War that it became known as "The Boys' War.”
What is the main idea?
A. The North and South allowed boys to fight because they needed soldiers so badly.
B. Ten-year-old boys served as messengers or drummers during the Civil War.
A. The North and South allowed boys to fight because they needed soldiers so badly.
Why did the patriots want independence from Britain?
A. Because they had no representation
B. Because they were raising their taxes
C. Because they were treating them unfairly
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
It is unfortunate that losses to the armies on both sides of the battle were enormous.
To reduce the sentence, replace It is unfortunate that losses to the armies on both sides of the battle were enormous. with:
A. It is unfortunate that losses to the armies on both sides of the battle were enormous. (no change)
B. Unfortunately, losses on both sides were enormous.
C. Unfortunately, armies on both sides of the battle were enormous.
D. On both sides, losses to the armies were enormous, it is unfortunate to say.
B. Unfortunately, losses on both sides were enormous.
What does the word disagreed mean?
They disagreed with the Patriots and supported the British government throughout the American Revolutionary War.
A. agreed again
B. agreed before
C. did not agree
D. were able to agree
C. did not agree
They called to us not to be frightened, and pacified the mob. Had it not been for them I really believe the house would have been pulled down.
Read the following dictionary entry.
pacified verb 1. to calm or comfort. 2. to please with compromises. 3. to end conflict. 4. to defeat or subdue.
What does the word pacified mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
D. Definition 4
A. Definition 1
In 1847, Charlotte Brontë and her sister Anne both published their first novels. The following year, their sister Emily also published a first novel. Charlotte's novel, Jane Eyre, was one of the best-sellers of 1847. Emily's novel, Wuthering Heights, was disliked at first but later became highly respected. Annes's first novel did not sell well, but her second novel did. How did three sisters from the same family all become published writers? Their childhood might have had something to do with it. When Charlotte and Emily were young girls, they made up stories about an imaginary land called Angria. They filled notebooks with stories about Angria. When Anne was old enough, she joined in. It could be that their early years helped the girls to develop their creativity and storytelling abilities.
A.The Bronte sisters’ childhood storytelling may have helped their future writing careers.
B. While Charlotte Bronte’s first novel was a best-seller, her sister Emily’s first novel was not immediately successful.
A.The Bronte sisters’ childhood storytelling may have helped their future writing careers.
True or false:
Loyalists were Loyal to getting independence from Britain
A. True
B. False
B. False
Either the battle will just bring more pain but it will help us end this terrible war at long last.
Replace but with:
A. but (no change)
B. yet
C. nor
D. or
D. or
Chris asked for 10% interest when his friend asked to borrow 30$.
What is the correct definition? Read the following dictionary entry.
Interest:
A. as a noun: wanting to learn or know more about something
B. as a noun: additional money charged on a borrowed sum
C. as a verb: to arouse curiosity or attention
B. as a noun: additional money charged on a borrowed sum
English explorer Henry Hudson made four voyages to find a northern route to Asia. Each time, thick ocean ice brought his trips to an end. Though he never found a northern route, Hudson still became famous. On his voyages, he explored the eastern waterways of North America. He also discovered what would become known as Hudson Bay. A river, bridges, schools, and even towns now bear his name. His efforts helped light the way for more Europeans to settle in North America.
A.Henry Hudson never reached his goal, but he is still one of the best-known explorers.
B. Henry Hudson tried four times to find a northern route to Asia but had no success.
A.Henry Hudson never reached his goal, but he is still one of the best-known explorers.
Who was the King of Great Britain during the Revolutionary war?
A. King George II
B. King William III
C. King George III
D. King Henry II
C. King George III
Neither he nor the British army will win another battle, I believe.
Replace Neither he nor with:
A. Neither he nor (no change)
B. Not he nor
C. Unless he nor
D. Until he nor
A. Neither he nor (no change)
The crane outside my house was huge! One day when I'm older, I want to learn to operate it.
Read the following dictionary entry.
crane 1. a large machine that moves heavy things by lifting them in the air. 2. a kind of large bird with a long neck and long legs.. 3. when you stretch your neck in a particular direction in order to see or hear something better.
What does the word pacified mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
A. Definition 1
Computer-science skills are important in today's world. In countries such as Britain, China, and Vietnam, most students learn computer programming, also called coding. However, few American schools offer computer-science classes. A group called Code.org believes this should be changed. The group provides a first step in bringing computer science to U.S. schools. They offer a service called Hour of Code. Hour of Code gives students one hour of free online computer-science classes. Code.org hopes this program will encourage all schools to teach computer programming.
A.Code.org offers a way for more students to learn computer science.
B.Code.org believes that not enough schools in the U.S. offer computer-science classes.
A.Code.org offers a way for more students to learn computer science.
In what years did the revolutionary war occur?
A. 1802-1816
B. 1775-1783
C. 1714-1723
D. 1792-1801
B. 1775-1783
To reduce the sentence, replace Before the battle at Yorktown began, General Cornwallis of the British army expected ships to arrive in Yorktown with troops to support him. with
A. Before the battle at Yorktown began, General Cornwallis of the British army expected ships to arrive in Yorktown with troops to support him. (no change)
B. Before the Yorktown battle began, General Cornwallis of the British army expected ships to arrive in Yorktown with supporting troops .
C. Before the battle began at Yorktown, General Cornwallis, wo was with the British army, expected troops to arrive to support him.
D. Before the Yorktown battle, the British General Cornwallis expected supporting troops to arrive by ship.
D. Before the Yorktown battle, the British General Cornwallis expected supporting troops to arrive by ship.
My parents are planning a project to fix the bathroom in my house.
Read the following dictionary entry.
project 1. a specific plan or design. 2. obsolete 3. to throw or cast forward. 4. a usually public housing development consisting of houses or apartments built and arranged according to a single plan
What does the word project mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
D. Definition 4
D. Definition 4