These are massive, moving pieces of solid rock that make up the Earth's outer shell, fitting together like a giant jigsaw puzzle.
A. tectonic plates
B. crust
C. mantle
D. magma
A. tectonic plates
What is the name of the number above the fraction bar?
A. numerator
B. denominator
C. divisor
D. quotient
A. numerator
A compound sentence is formed by using a comma and a coordinating conjunction to join two or more complete thoughts. Which of the words below is NOT an example of a coordinating conjunction?
A. and
B. first
C. but
D. or
B. first
A ___________ note is worth 1 beat.
A. whole
B. half
C. quarter
D. eighth
True or False? You always begin the introduction of your opinion essay with the word, "First . . ."
False! You begin the introduction with a hook. You can begin the first body paragraph with the word "First . . ."
When tectonic plates get stuck and suddenly break free, they release energy that makes the ground tremble. This is called a(n):
A. earthquake
B. tsunami
B. volcano
C. sandwich
A. earthquake
What operation does the vinculum or fraction bar represent?
A. multiplication
B. division
C. addition
D. subtraction

Which coordinating conjunction best completes the compound sentence below:
I saw the move, ______ I thought the book was better.
A. and
B. but
C. or
B. but
These notes are half a beat each. Together, they are worth 1 beat. What type of notes are these?

eighth notes
In opinion writing, what is a "hook?" Give one example of a "hook."
A hook gets the reader's attention. An example of a hook is a question, fun fact or interesting statement.
A ________ is a series of massive, powerful ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanoes, or landslides.
tsunami
Convert the following mixed number into an improper fraction:
6 7/12 =
6 7/12 = 79/12
Which compound sentence with coordinating conjunction is written correctly?
A. It was a sunny day, so we used plenty of sunscreen.
B. It was a sunny day so, we used plenty of sunscreen.
C. It was a sunny day so we used plenty of sunscreen.
D. It was a sunny day, so, we used plenty of sunscreen.
A. It was a sunny day, so we used plenty of sunscreen.
What is this note?

D
Why do you need to cite a source?
A. to get the reader's attention
B. to preview the reasons
C. to show where you got your information
D. to state you opinion clearly
C. to show where you got your information
The ______ is a massive 25,000-mile horseshoe-shaped area around the Pacific Ocean known for having 75% of Earth's active volcanoes and 90% of its earthquakes.
A. Circle of Death
B. Ring of Fire
C. Lord of the Rings
D. sandwich
B. Ring of Fire
Convert the following improper fraction into a mixed number:
32/5 =
32/5 = 6 2/5
A modal auxiliary is a verb that helps add meaning to the main verb. Which is NOT an example of a modal auxiliary below?
A. can
B. may
C. should
D. first
D. first
What is this note?

F
What are the 3 parts of an introduction paragraph?
A. Reason, Evidence and Explanation
B. Introduction, Body, Conclusion
C. Hook, Opinion, Preview of Reasons
D. Question, Fun-fact, Interesting Statement
C. Hook, Opinion, Preview of Reasons
Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is a ______.
A. volcanic eruption
B. lung disease caused by a volcanic eruption
C. volcanic eruption under the ocean
D. sandwich
B. lung disease caused by a volcanic eruption
7 xx 8 9/10 =
7 xx 8 9/10 =
(7 xx 8) + (7 xx 9/10) =
56 + 63/10 =
56 + 6 3/10 =
62 3/10
Which modal auxiliary best completes this sentence?
If it gets too hot, they ________ make you go to the auditorium for recess.
can
may
might
should
This symbol means that there are ______ beats in one measure?

4
What are the 5 parts of an opinion essay?
Introduction
Body Paragraph 1
Body Paragraph 2
Body Paragraph 3
Conclusion