Algebra and Writing

Punctuation

100

This symbol, shown below, is used to separate two independent clauses that are closely related.

;

What is a semicolon?

200

This symbol, shown below, has a variety of uses; It is mainly used to separate lists, quotes, and time.

:

What is a colon?

300

This symbol, shown below, is used to create long breaks in a sentence, or to separate one part of a sentence from the main body.

—

What is an em-dash?

400

This symbol, shown below, is most commonly used when omitting part of a sentence, or to express hesitation and suspense.

...

What is an ellipsis?

500

In 1000 words, this is how many times a comma is used according to the Corpus of Contemporary American English (COCA).

What is 62? (60 will be accepted)

Function Machines

100

This is the answer when asked if the following is a function machine.

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 x   |   y

 1   |  1

 2   |  1

 3   |  4

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What is yes/true?

200

This is the solution for ? in the following function machine.

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 x   |    y

 1   |   1

 2   |   4

 3   |   9

 4   |   ?

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What is 16?

300

This is the solution for ? in the following function machine.

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 x   |   y

 1   |   4

 2   |   7

   3   |   10

 5   |   ?

What is 16?

400

This the rule used to make the following function machine:

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 x   |   y

 1   |   5

 2   |   7

 3   |   9

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What is 2x + 3?

500

This the rule used to make the following function machine:

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 x   |   y

 0   |   4

 1   |   7

 2   |   12

 3   |   19

 4   |   28

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What is x² + 2x + 4

Laws of Exponents

100

Simplify the following:

x² * x

What is x³?

200

Simplify the following:

2x²y³ * 8x²y^-1

What is 16x⁴y²? (Or (4x²y)²)

300

Simplify the following:

2x^-1 / (4x⁴)

What is 1 / 2x⁵ ?

400

Simplify the following:

(3x^-2y³)^-4

What is x⁸ / 81y¹² ?

500

Simplify the following:

(2pm^-1q⁰)^-4 * 2m^-1p³ / (2pq²)

What is m³ / 16p²q² ?

Figures of Speech

100

Using language that conveys the opposite meaning of the literal meaning of the words used.

What is irony?

200

Repeating the beginning sounds of neighboring words.

What is alliteration?

300

Giving human qualities to non-human things.

What is personification?

400

A word or a phrase that is applied to an object but cannot be applied to that object literally.

What is a metaphor?

500

Using exaggeration for extra emphasis or effect... not to be taken literally.

What is a hyperbole?

Famous Land Forms in Massachusetts

100

This is the third largest island off the east coast of the U.S. that is also a famous vacation spot in the summer.

What is Martha's Vineyard?

200

This is the lake in Worcester County that is also known as Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg. (Also holds the title for longest single worded name for a land form in the U.S., and number 3 worldwide.)

What is Webster Lake?

300

This is the largest river in Massachusetts, passing through four states and through the city of Springfield.

What is the Connecticut River?

400

This is the tallest mountain in Massachusetts that is a recorded 3489 foot mountain. The mountain is also in the Northwest corner of Massachusetts.

What is Mount Greylock?

500

In the rankings of largest states in the United States, Massachusetts falls under this rank.

What is 44th?