Math
Solve: 3x + 7 = 25
x = 6
Which is correct?
A) I bought apples, Alaska, and bananas.
B) I bought apples; Alaska, and bananas.
B) I bought apples; Alaska, and bananas.
Name the 3 branches of the U.S. government.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What organ pumps blood through your body?
Heart
You smell gas or something burning inside your house. What should you do?
Leave the area, alert an adult/emergency services, don't create sparks/flames
A $60 item is discounted 20%, then taxed 10%. What is the final price?
$52.80
Choose the correct word: The group of students ___ going outside.
A) are
B) is
B — is
What is the difference between a democracy and a dictatorship?
Democracy gives citizens political participation/elections while dictatorship concentrates power
What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
[BONUS] +1000. You've got one minute to create a response..
Two friends tell you different versions of the same argument. What is the best way to figure out what really happened?
The ratio of boys to girls is 3:5. There are 32 students. How many boys?
12 boys
Which punctuation belongs here? I brought three things to camp ___ a flashlight, water, and a jacket.
Colon or dash
A country places a high tax on imported smartphones to protect local companies. What is the MOST likely result?
A) Local smartphone companies may benefit, but consumers may face higher prices and fewer choices
B) Local smartphone companies will become less competitive because imported phones are more expensive
C) Consumers will automatically buy more smartphones because taxes increase demand
D) Imported smartphones will become cheaper because foreign companies want to stay competitive
A) Local smartphone companies may benefit, but consumers may face higher prices and fewer choices
Why do we sweat when our body gets hot?
Sweat evaporates and cools the body
Your group project is due tomorrow, and one member still hasn’t finished their slides. What is the BEST response?
A) Finish their slides yourself so the group’s grade is protected, then explain the situation to the teacher afterward
B) Message them, explain what still needs to be done, agree on a final deadline, and prepare a backup plan in case they don’t finish
C) Tell the teacher now so there is a record of the problem, but still give the student a chance to complete their part
D) Divide their unfinished slides among the rest of the group so everyone can make sure the presentation is ready
B) Message them, explain what still needs to be done, agree on a final deadline, and prepare a backup plan in case they don’t finish
This is harder because A, C, and D are all reasonable, but B is the best first response because it combines communication, accountability, and planning before escalating.
A rectangle's length is 3 cm greater than twice its width. Its perimeter is 42 cm. Find its dimensions.
Width 6 cm, Length 15 cm
What are the TWO ways to fix this sentence:
"My brother loves basketball; and my sister loves soccer."
My brother loves basketball, and my sister loves soccer.
OR
My brother loves basketball; my sister loves soccer.
The Silk Road helped connect China, India, the Middle East, and Europe. Which example BEST shows cultural diffusion caused by these trade routes?
A) A Chinese ruler increases taxes on merchants
B) Buddhist beliefs spread from India into China through traveling merchants and monks
C) European kingdoms build stronger walls around their cities
D) Farmers in China stop producing silk for foreign buyers
B is the only answer that shows that happening: Buddhism began in India and later spread into China through contact along trade routes, including merchants and monks.
The others do not show cultural diffusion:
So the key clue is “Buddhist beliefs spread from India into China.” That is one culture influencing another.
Why does metal usually feel colder than wood even when both are in the same room?
Metal conducts heat away from your hand faster
A new student joins your class halfway through the semester and doesn’t know anyone yet. What is the BEST thing to do?
A) Give them space until they feel comfortable talking to people on their own
B) Introduce yourself, include them in group activities, and help them understand how the class works
C) Ask the teacher to assign someone to be responsible for helping them
D) Invite them to sit with your friend group, even if they seem uncomfortable
B) Introduce yourself, include them in group activities, and help them understand how the class works
B is best because it helps the new student feel included without forcing them, while also giving them practical help adjusting to the class.
A store increases a price by 25%, then discounts the new price by 20%. Is it back to the original price? Explain.
Yes. Example: $100 → $125 → 20% off = $100
Correct all mistakes: The students backpacks were on the floor; however the teacher didn't know who's bag belonged to who.
The students' backpacks were on the floor; however, the teacher didn't know whose bag belonged to whom.
The president passes a policy, but a court decides that it violates the Constitution. What principle of government does this demonstrate?
Checks and balances.
Why can you sometimes see lightning before hearing thunder, even though they happen at almost the same time?
Light travels much faster than sound
A) Vote, because the option with the most support is probably the strongest
B) Let the group leader choose so the decision can be made quickly
C) Compare each idea using the project requirements, available evidence, and time needed, then choose the strongest fit
D) Combine all the ideas so nobody feels that their suggestion was ignored
C) Compare each idea using the project requirements, available evidence, and time needed, then choose the strongest fit
C is strongest because the group compares the ideas against the actual goal: what the project requires, what evidence supports each idea, and whether the group can realistically complete it on time.