Literature Composition
In a nonfiction article, what does the author most likely use a text feature such as a sidebar for?
To provide extra information that supports the main text
A rope is 48 feet long. You cut off 1/6 of it, then cut the remaining piece into 3 equal parts. How long is each final piece?
Round to the nearest number that would make sense, if this was a real life situation.
12 feet
Explanation- One-sixth of 48 is 8. That leaves 40 feet. Dividing 40 by 3 gives about 13.33 feet, but the closest exact option is 12 feet — meaning only one option fits the intended whole-number reasoning.
Which part of a plant is mainly responsible for taking in water from the soil?
Roots
Which continent has the most countries?
Africa
Which food is a traditional staple in many East Asian cultures?
Rice
A character says, "This backpack weights a ton!" What type of figurative language is being used?
Hyperbole
A juice machine holds 90 ounces when full. You pour out 2/5 of it for a party, then refill the machine with 18 ounces. How much juice is in the machine now?
72 ounces
Explanation-
Step 1- Find 2/5 of 90
Step 2- Subtract
90-36=54
Step 3- Add 18
54+18=72
Final Answer- 72 ounces
What force pulls objects toward the center of Earth?
Gravity
What is the longest river in the world according to most measurements?
Hint- Think about the old good days!
Nile river
Which country is famous for the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu?
Peru
If an author includes clues about events that will happen later in the story, what technique are they using?
Foreshadowing
A number is multiplied by 6, then decreased by 18, and the result is 54. What was the original number?
The original number is 12
Explanation-
Step 1- Form an equation
6x-18=54
Step 2- Add 18 to both sides
6x=72
x=12
What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?
Oxygen
Which country is both in Europe and Asia?
Turkey
Which Middle Eastern country is known for its traditional dish called hummus?
Lebanon
When comparing two texts on the same topic, what is the most effective way to determine how their perspectives differ?
Look at the authors word choices and tone
A number is multiplied by 6, then 24 is subtracted, and the result is 48. What was the original number?
The original number is 12
Explanation-
48 + 24 = 72. Then 72 ÷ 6 = 12.
Which process in the water cycle requires the Sun’s energy to change liquid water into water vapor?
Evaporation
What do we call a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses?
Isthmus
Which religion is most commonly practiced in Thailand?
Buddhism
In a historical fiction passage, the narrator describes a city as 'a patchwork quilt of voices, smells, and hurried footsteps.' What is the author most likely trying to convey with this description?
The city is lively and full of diverse activity
A spinner is divided into 5 equal sections: red, blue, green, yellow, and purple. If you spin it 300 times, about how many times would you expect it to land on green?
60 times
Explanation-
1/5 of 300 = 60.
Earth’s tilt is responsible for which phenomenon?
The seasons
What is the term for a place where a river meets the ocean, mixing fresh and salt water?
Estuary
What is the world’s largest desert (by area)?
Antarctic Desert