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ELA

1

Read the sentence:

“The sky darkened, and the wind howled as the storm approached.”

 Which literary device is primarily used in the phrase “the wind howled”?

 A. Simile
 B. Metaphor
 C. Personification
 D. Hyperbole

C. Personification

2

Read the paragraph:

“Many schools are adding later start times because students perform better when they get enough sleep. Studies show that students who sleep more have better focus and grades.”

 Which sentence best supports the central idea?

 A. Students enjoy sleeping late
 B. Schools are changing schedules
 C. Students who sleep more have better focus and grades
 D. Many students are tired

C

MATH

1

Solve for x:

3(x−2)+4=2x+103(x - 2) + 4 = 2x + 103(x−2)+4=2x+10

Correct Answer:
 3x - 6 + 4 = 2x + 10
 3x - 2 = 2x + 10

 x = 12

2

Question:
 A jacket originally costs $80 and is on sale for 25% off, then an additional 10% off the sale price.

 What is the final price?

Correct Answer:
 25% of 80 = 20 → 80 - 20 = 60
 10% of 60 = 6 → 60 - 6 = $54

SCIENCE

1

 Which organelle is responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP?

 A. Nucleus
 B. Ribosome
 C. Mitochondria
 D. Cell membrane

C. Mitochondria

2

 A 10 kg object is accelerating at 2 m/s².
 What is the net force acting on the object?

 Formula:
 F = m × a

 F = 10 × 2 = 20 N