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Write a sentence with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
Ms. Keller is my English teacher, and she is amazing.
Write the definition for the following vocabulary word:
CORRELATE.
Studies show that higher levels of education often correlate with higher lifetime earnings.
A connection, link, or relationship between two or more things.
There are four (4) main time zones in the contiguous United States (disregarding Alaska and Hawaii): __________, __________, __________, and __________.
Eastern, Central, Pacific, and Mountain
In the United States, there are three branches of government: __________, __________, and __________.
Judicial, executive, and legislative
DNA consists of 4 nucleobases: __________, __________, __________, and __________.
Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, Cytosine
Write a sentence with a semicolon.
Next week we have final exams; I am ready for summer break.
Write the definition for the following vocabulary word:
METICULOUS.
She is meticulous about reviewing her work, checking every detail twice to ensure no mistakes are made.
Someone who is careful and shows great attention to detail.
Where is the world’s largest desert?
Antarctica
What two countries fought in the War of 1812?
United States and Great Britain (British Empire)
What is the chemical formula for hydrochloride (aka hydrochloric acid)?
HCl
Write a sentence with a colon.
I need to buy three things from the store: shoes, socks, and cereal.
Write the definition for the following vocabulary word:
DISCREPANCY.
The detectives were confused by the discrepancy between the two witnesses who claimed to see the exact same event.
A noticeable difference, inconsistency, or lack of agreement between facts.
What is the official currency of India?
Rupee
This famous Roman general crossed the Rubicon on January 10, 49 B.C.E.
Julius Caesar
This tube, or vessel, carries blood to the heart. Found in humans and animals.
Veins
Write a sentence using 2 past tense verbs.
Yesterday I saw my friend Kayla, and we walked in the park.
Write the definition for the following vocabulary word:
PROFOUND.
The professor's profound words of wisdom completely changed how I viewed the world.
Something very deep, intense, or packed with significant meaning.
This chemical reaction explains why the copper on the Statue of Liberty appears green.
Oxidation
Write a sentence using a proper noun.
In 2023, I travelled to England and visited the Tower of London.
Write the definition for the following vocabulary word:
COHERENT.
He proposed the most coherent plan to improve the schools.
Something logical and easy to understand.
What is the name of the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?
The water cycle